Vibrant Happy Women
554 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 637 ratingsThe Vibrant Happy Women Podcast is for women who want to expand their capacity for joy. If you crave a more authentic, heart-centered, and balanced life, you’ll love learning with Happiness Expert Dr. Jen Riday as she interviews vibrant women and shares proven tools that will help you “get your SPARKLE back” in all areas of your life. You’ll be inspired by discussions of authenticity, healthy boundaries, emotional healing, time management, confidence, adventure, spirituality, conscious parenting, marriage, friendship, identity, self love, and more! And if you enjoy this podcast, you’d love Vibrant Soul, the place to heal, transform and expand your soul with likeminded friends. Join us at JenRiday.com/vibrantsoul.
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Episodes
311: Codependence, Boundaries, and Emotional Safety (with Victoria Albina)
February 22, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 44.5 MBThis conversation is so much needed, so this week, Victoria Albina is showing you how to understand your nervous system and create emotional safety for yourself. Victoria explains codependency in a way we can understand, shares a new way to look at setting boundaries, and talks about the importance of showing yourself wild self-compassion. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/311
310: What Does it Really Mean to Be Authentic? (with Amber Price)
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 25.2 MBAmber Price and I discuss what it really means to be authentic and share some signs to help you see if you are being authentic in your life. Amber shares how she helps people change what they need to in their life to show up authentically, and what she believes to be one of the best parts of showing up with authenticity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/310
309: We Need to Talk About Race (with Celeste Headlee)
February 08, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 28.6 MBWe discuss why people tend to avoid conversations about race with somebody who doesn’t look like them, and why the key to allowing others to be seen, heard, and valued lies in having these important conversations. Celeste shares why you may not always say the right thing, but understanding and accepting this will enable you to learn from these exchanges and go forward with more power and compassion. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/309
308: Knowing Your Worth (with Beth Grant)
February 01, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MBLife can look a little different from what we anticipated, but different isn’t always bad. In this episode, hear how Beth learned to stop settling and start standing up for her worth, how she handles the uncertainty of no longer having her future locked in as planned, and her advice to anybody struggling with a lack of self-worth. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/308
307: Aligning Your Career with Your Values (with Ashley Stahl)
January 25, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 34.1 MBDiscover why knowing who you are will enable you to find a career that is more aligned with your values. Ashley shares the reason you might feel unhappy in your job, the key to having a fulfilling career, and how to connect with yourself to ensure your skillset is being used properly and you are free to become the highest version of yourself. If you want to figure out where to go next in your career, you won’t want to miss this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: ht...
306: Setting Goals from Your Strengths (with Ceri Payne)
January 18, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 26.8 MBCeri and I talk about why some goals don’t get accomplished and why we have to tie our goals in with our priorities. Ceri shares how to set goals from a place of strength so that we’re more likely to achieve them, and why “failing” at your goals isn’t actually a failure. Make sure you grab a paper and pen so you can follow along with the exercise Ceri leads us through! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/306
305: Raising Authentic Teen Girls (with Eliza Reynolds)
January 11, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBEliza and I dig into why there are so many stereotypes about teenage girls in our society and why it’s time to ditch them. We talk about how to improve our mother-daughter relationships, how to do our own inner-teen work, and why it’s time to retire the good-girl era in favor of teaching our girls to be authentic and real. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/305
304: Who Do You Want to Be in 2022?
January 04, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, I share why the process I use to achieve my goals, Be, Do, Have, is more effective and fulfilling than just looking at your to-dos. If 2020 made us resilient, and 2021 proved our endurance, who do you want to be at the end of 2022? We’re exploring that question and more today, so listen in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/304
303: The Trick to Setting Goals That Stick
December 28, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBI’m sharing the seven biggest mistakes people make when setting goals and intentions for a new year. Learn how to meet your needs while achieving your goals, and the trick to making your intentions stick. Plus, I’m sharing why you need to join us in the Vibrant Happy Women Club before January 1st! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/303
302: How to Have Stress-Free Holiday Gatherings
December 21, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, I share the recipe for a calmer holiday gathering full of wholehearted connection and respected boundaries. Learn how to host a gathering stress-free, how to attend a gathering feeling love for everyone there, and how to contribute to deeper connections. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/302
301: How to Get Unstuck (with Marci Barragan and Mary Kay Harton)
December 14, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 35.4 MBListen in today to find out what the secret to getting unstuck is from one of my Vibrant Happy Women coaches, Marci Barragan, and one of our members, Mary Kay Harton. They share how coaching differs from therapy and talking to your friends, and their advice for ditching the “shoulds” so you can set yourself free and get unstuck. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/301
300: What Do I Really Need?
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBTo celebrate 300 episodes and six amazing years of this podcast, I invite you to put down the map you were provided and to listen inwards. I’m sharing some of the things you might be needing right now, whose responsibility it is to meet them, and how to identify at the heart and soul level what you want. Your needs are your inner GPS; it’s time to start following them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/300
299: Connection, Friendship, and Soul Circles
November 30, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBI’m chatting with a few of the members of one of our Soul Circles about what it’s like having these friendships, what they’ve learned from their circle, and how their lives have improved since joining. Every woman you meet inside the Club is dedicated to creating a more aligned, vibrant, and happy life, so if this is something that interests you too, you don’t want to miss this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/299
298: Creating a Beautiful Life (with Maria L)
November 23, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 28.3 MBMaria shares her story of being adopted, going through a tricky divorce, and receiving a scary health diagnosis, on top of being a mom. You will hear experiences that may sound similar to your own struggles, and the different tools Maria has used to get through them. Like Maria, you deserve the most beautiful life, and you have the power to create it even when things seem hard. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/298
297: Launching Your Kids into the World (with Nicole Blanc, Natalie Bubak, and Tara Romney)
November 16, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MBHear Nicole, Natalie, Tara, and I discuss our experiences of launching our kids into the world and how it affected our emotions, our relationships with our kids, and our relationships with our spouses. Whether you have small kids, tweens, or adult children, this fun and informative conversation will help you feel your feelings and start embracing the idea that every emotional experience is okay. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/297
296: Living Your Purpose (with Tanya Dalton)
November 09, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBTanya and I discuss what it means to have a purpose for your life and why living into yours is so fulfilling. Tanya shares four steps to finding your purpose, how to handle regret and guilt, and how to cope with the curveballs life throws at you. If you’ve been feeling empty lately, maybe unfulfilled and lacking passion, this episode will help you get back on track to living the life you were born to live. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/296
295: Emotional Safety (with Laura Froyen and Janna Denton Howes)
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 44.4 MBDiscover what emotional safety is, where to find it, and why you so deeply deserve to feel emotionally safe. When you feel grounded and calm, you help your kids and everyone around you also feel that way. Learn why we as women sometimes struggle with feeling emotionally safe and how you can create the spaces and relationships that make you feel safe. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/295
294: Creating Sacred Space for Yourself
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 27.1 MBHear why I believe it is so important to create a space for yourself to be nurtured and away from your roles of mother and wife. I’m sharing how the retreat can be that place for you to break free from your languishing, and also how to create a sacred space in your day-to-day life. My guests, Beth, Kristen, and Maria are sharing why they keep coming back to the Retreat and what you can expect if you sign up. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/294
293: How to Stop Procrastinating
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBCurious how I managed to go from chronic procrastinator to energized and prepared? Listen in. This week, I’m sharing the exact steps I took to understand my procrastination and the changes I made to my mindset so you, too, can put an end to your procrastination habit. The benefits of stopping procrastinating are endless, and I can’t wait for you to enjoy them too! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/293
292: The Real Path to Balance (with Christy Wright)
October 08, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MBChristy shares her five practical and highly effective steps for creating balance in your life. Find out why the path to balance isn’t productivity, even though that’s what we’ve been told, and how to manage your time so that everything that matters makes the cut. I learned so many new things from Christy in this conversation and I can’t wait for her to blow your mind too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/292
291: How to Boost Your Baseline Mood
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBI’m sharing how you can find your baseline mood and then raise it so you can feel how you want to feel more often. Our thoughts have more power over our moods than we realize, so I’m showing you how to analyze your thoughts in order to bridge the gap between how you currently feel and how you want to feel. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/291
290: Becoming the Permission You Seek (with Regina Louise)
September 24, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MBRegina shares her story of growing up in foster care and the pain she endured under that system. By the age of 18, she had lived in 30 different homes and experienced significant trauma and abuse, but something Regina was able to cultivate in herself during this time was self-compassion and the permission to live with dignity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/290
289: Creating a Life You Love (with Zehra Mahoon)
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBZehra shares her journey of becoming a coach and how learning about and practicing the law of attraction has brought so much success, ease, and joy into her life. We talk about why it’s so easy to get stuck in victim thinking, how to break out of it, and the power of taking responsibility for the messes we create. If there’s any area of your life you want to improve, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/289
288: Letting Stuff Go (with Allie Casazza)
September 10, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBAllie and I talk about her goal of eradicating the “hot mess mom” stereotype and why understanding your family members' unique personality types will help you have empathy when they struggle to let things go. Everything that takes up your space takes up your time and energy, and Allie is sharing how we can get more of both. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/288
287: You Can Change
September 03, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll hear from nine of my recent graduates about the changes they decided to make in their lives and their reflections on that process. I share the questions I’ve been asking myself about who I want to become, and questions I encourage you to ask yourself. There is another mountain peak calling your name. Are you going to answer? Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/287
286: Becoming the Next Version of You (with Lezlie Eidson)
August 27, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBLezlie shares her story of losing herself, finding herself, and how getting coached empowered her to become a coach herself. Find out how her coaches’ questions led her down this path, what the process of changing her thoughts was like, and how you can use whatever transition you’re in right now to propel you into the next version of you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/286
285: When Life Feels Hard
August 20, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBI share seven ways you can reset and take care of yourself when life feels hard. I’m sharing the ways I choose happiness when things are looking dim, and one massive way I challenge you to do this for yourself this fall. Remember, you can choose to be happy right now. And this episode will show you how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/285
284: The Real Reason Relationships Fail (with Abby Medcalf)
August 13, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBAbby shares the real reason relationships fail and how to turn yours around if you’re on that path. We talk about the problem of competition in relationships, why it’s so important to set intentions, and how to move forward with a partner who has hurt you. If you’re at point A and your spouse is at point B, this episode will help you both find point C. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/284
283: Living Your Best Life (with Nicole Walters)
August 06, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBListen in today as Nicole and I chat about life, purpose, and choosing grace and gratitude. Nicole shares how racism impacts her life, the story of adopting her three girls, and how she maintains her attitude for gratitude. As you’ll hear, Nicole is so fun to talk to and this episode is sure to leave you feeling uplifted. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/283
282: Upleveling Your Thoughts About Your Kids (with Tracy May)
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBTracy graciously shares how we can stop comparing our kids to others and learn how to let them be themselves. Every child has a unique path, and it’s our job to accept them for who they are. Learn about Tracy’s experience raising her sons and how you can uplevel your thoughts to allow your kids to follow their own paths. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/282
281: Making Wealth and Money Easy (with Patrice Washington)
July 23, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBPatrice shares how you can get rid of that visceral reaction to the word “budget” and how to attract wealth to you through six simple pillars. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, Patrice’s six pillars will show you how to restore your wealth in every sense of the word and finally start attracting the abundance you deserve. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/281
280: How to Fight Fair
July 16, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBI’m sharing some of the ways my husband and I learned to fight fair and some of the tools we use to have a more harmonious relationship, even when we argue. Learn how your attachment styles are impacting your fights, how to prevent defensiveness, and the power of creating a fair fight rules list. Your children deserve to see healthy communication in action, and this episode will get you started. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/280
279: Healing Your Heartbreak (with Tracie Pinnock)
July 09, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBHear my conversation with Tracie all about grieving the loss of relationships and the loss of ourselves. You’ll learn the three phases of healing from heartbreak, how to grieve, and her tips on starting to date again. Whether you’re getting divorced, moving, or coming out of this pandemic a different version of yourself, Tracie’s expertise will be so helpful to hear. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/279
278: Leaping into Alignment (with Marci Barragan)
July 02, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MBHear my conversion with Marci all about taking the leap into alignment. She shares her story of changing lots of different things in her life so she could live her purpose, how these changes affected her family, and her advice for anyone who feels off-kilter right now. She’s an inspiration to me and I know she’ll be one to you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/278
277: Post Pandemic Adjustment
June 25, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBBesides validating whatever it is you’re feeling right now, I want to tell you that bouncing back to pre-pandemic days isn’t likely. We have all lost something, and in this post-pandemic adjustment period, it is our time to heal. Learn about the tools I’m using to do so today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/277
276: Becoming an Empowered Empath (with Wendy De Rosa)
June 18, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBTune in for my conversation with Wendy about being empathic, what it does and does not mean, and how to cultivate a deeper awareness of your intuition so you can make more holistic and conscious life choices. When the student is ready the teacher appears, and that is exactly how I felt during this conversation. Wendy’s wisdom is sure to help you start building a better relationship to your emotions so you can start healing your wounds. Get full show notes and more information here: https:...
275: How to Thrive This Summer with Kids (with Kira Dorrian and Deana Thayer)
June 11, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBHow awesome would it be at the end of this summer to say, “Holy cow! That was the best summer we’ve ever had”? For you to feel connected to your kids and to see them growing in their ability to take on responsibility while having a ton of fun? That’s my hope for this summer, and my guests today are here to share how to make it happen. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/275
274: Destress Your Life with Meditation (with Madhur-Nain Webster)
June 04, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBI interview Madhur-Nain on her spiritual upbringing, how meditation impacts her approach to therapy, and the gap she noticed in the self-help section that her book fills. We discuss how meditation is not a religious practice, but a therapeutic tool that helps calm the mind and therefore destress your life. If you’ve ever been curious about meditation or would like to make your practice more consistent, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenr...
273: How to Be a Guilt-Free Mom (with JoAnn Crohn)
May 28, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBJoAnn shares her own experience with mom guilt and the ways she has learned to let it go. She gives some invaluable advice for parents of children with big personalities; the ones that are often getting in trouble at school. I learned so much from JoAnn about how to handle kids in the midst of big emotions and I know her wisdom is going to be so helpful for you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/273
272: Taking Your Friendships to the Next Level (with Laura Tremaine)
May 21, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBYou may think that talking about yourself is narcissistic or tacky, but as Laura can assure you, it's not. In our conversation, Laura explains the importance of sharing about yourself if you want to create deep, lasting friendships. She’s letting us in on some of the questions from her book to get you started with sharing, as well as her experience using these tools. If you’re ready to take your friendships to the next level, you don’t want to miss this. Get full show notes and more inform...
271: The State of the World
May 14, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBHear some of the questions I'm posing about the state of the world right now. I’m guiding you to discover what you truly want your life to look like when this is all over and how you can start making shifts right now to become that version of you. The world is changing, and you can decide to become whoever you want to be on the other side. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/271
270: The Power of Writing It Down (with Allison Fallon)
May 07, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 29.8 MBAllison shares how powerful the habit of journaling can be for working through trauma and processing our emotions. Writing is a beautiful way to tell our stories and reflect back on our personal growth. She’s sharing the benefits of journaling, how to journal about trauma, and why this should be the one habit you implement in your life right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/270
269: Emotion Regulation for Moms and Kids (with Brooke Weinstein)
April 30, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, Brooke walks me through some of the common acting-out behaviors we see in our kids and how we can help them process their underlying emotions. She shares how moms can start doing this work for themselves and how doing this work will impact their lives. We discuss childhood anxiety, how to take ownership of our needs, and why emotion regulation is the ultimate argument for self-care. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/269
268: Setting Boundaries (with Terri Cole)
April 23, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBTune in today for an episode jam-packed with wisdom and guidance from the Boundary Boss herself. Terri shares what the different types of boundaries are, how to know which ones you need to set, and how to enforce them in your family relationships. We dive into the topic of high functioning codependency, self-love, and how setting boundaries will help you live a more vibrant, happy life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/268
267: Unapologetic Living (with Vashti Whitfield)
April 16, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBListen in today to hear Vashti’s candid, authentic, and vulnerable story of loss, adversity, and growth. We talk about the globally acclaimed documentary she and her late husband created, how she chooses to parent her children unapologetically, and why sometimes unexpected change is what we truly need. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/267
266: Letting Go of Mom Guilt (with Rachel Nielson)
April 09, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBTune in today to hear from Rachel on her experience of mom guilt and the different ways it was showing up in her life. She experienced aspirational shame, like I’m sure many of you do, yet figured out a way to fulfill her purpose while continuing to be an awesome mom. I encourage you to listen to this episode with an open heart and follow what feels right for you, it will always take you to the right destination. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/266
265: How to Create Lasting Change
April 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBEven if you don’t think life coaching is for you, I want you to listen to this episode. I remember how nervous and doubtful I was and how I didn’t think this life was possible for me. But it was, and it is for you too. I’m sharing how coaching transformed my life, how I see it transform my clients’ lives, and how you can start your journey to becoming a coach in the Vibrant Happy Women Coach Certification program. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/265
264: Healing from Unhealthy Relationships (with Rebecca Kay)
March 26, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 34.8 MBTune in today to hear Rebecca’s amazing story of self-love, how she healed her pain and sadness, and now helps other women do the same. We explore the things that helped Rebecca leave and how to start cultivating independence when you’re on the other side. Even if you’re not in a toxic relationship, this episode will remind you to put yourself first and know that you already have everything you need. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/264
263: How to Handle Feeling Like a Fish Out of Water (with Alberta McKnight)
March 19, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 32.3 MBListen in today as Alberta shares the ways she has felt like a fish out of water in her life and some of the ways she learned to cope with that feeling. We discuss how she addressed feelings of belonging when she joined the Vibrant Happy Women Coach Certification, and how she now encourages her clients to also overcome their limiting beliefs. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/263
262: The Purpose of Grief (with Rita Panuccio)
March 12, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.8 MBIn today’s episode, Rita shares what she believes to be the true purpose of grief and how loss can actually lead us back to ourselves. She also gives me some practical advice for helping a loved one cope with depression through energy work. There are some amazing nuggets of wisdom in this episode that you seriously don’t want to miss. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/262