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Ep. 36 | Changing Yourself by 1% Part 2

Ep 36 | Changing Yourself By 1% Part 2The reason you can’t create behavior change or habit change in your life has nothing to do with you or your willpower. It has to do with your system. Having a goal isn’t enough to achieve the result. And the size of your goal doesn’t correlate with the size of your results. Instead, put your energy into building a system to support your success in your habits. You might have a system for reading each night before you go to bed. A system for when, how long, and where you exercise. Creating systems is the foundation to you implementing new behaviors and habits in your life. This is where you need to spend your energy—in the system. In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, learn why:It’s not about goals, it’s about systems.The problem isn’t your willpower; it’s your system. Are you creating an environment or ritual that sets you up for success?Breakthroughs come suddenly after repeating a system, not all at once while chasing a goal.Habits act like compound interest when it comes to getting results.Your outcomes directly correlate with the measure of the habits that you have in your life.Downloading a new set of beliefs changes your next right action.The trick isn’t to have massive willpower; the trick is to create an environment where it’s easier to make the right choices. This is your system. “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” James Clear, Atomic HabitsHelpful LinksHere’s the link to Atomic Habits, by James Clear.About KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 35 | Changing Yourself By 1%

Ep 35 | Changing Yourself By 1%When it comes to change, you don’t need to take massive, gigantic action. You only need to implement tiny, 1% shifts in your life to grow yourself. Tiny habits are the compound interest of the self-improvement world. Human beings struggle to develop and maintain habits. We do things like work out like crazy for a week or so, and then stop completely. We go on a super strict diet where we eat like rabbits only, to find ourselves engulfing a chocolate cake by the weekend. We get so overwhelmed and “go all in” that we don’t realize the power of consistency and 1% changes. If you consistently do something, even in small things, it acts as compounding interest in your life. Tune in to hear Kim share:What money and compound interest have to do with your personal development goals. Why you are giving up on your goal too quickly and the profound power of consistency. How bite-sized habits work to create real change. Even if change isn’t noticeable, it’s creating a ripple effect that will pay off in the long-run.“The difference a tiny improvement can make over time is astounding. Here's how the math works out: if you can get 1% better each day for one year, you'll end up thirty-seven times better by the time you're done.” - James ClearAbout KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 34 | The Value of Self-Loyalty with Nancy Jane Smith

Ep 34 | The Value of Self-Loyalty with Nancy Jane Smith In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has the distinct pleasure of talking with Nancy Jane Smith. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with thirteen years in private practice, and has spent an impressive 20-plus years working as a counselor and coach. She has written three books on living happier, most notably The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals. Nancy is also a certified Myers-Briggs®, Strong Career Assessments®, and Daring Way™ Facilitator. In this episode, Nancy explains the term “self-loyalty.” In her work, she finds that loyalty is one of her clients’ highest core values. “We know how to be loyal to our mothers, fathers, spouses, children, friends, work, organizations, etc. We can give loyalty to other people, but we struggle to give it to ourselves.”Nancy breaks down this term and helps us understand how to practice more self-compassion while giving us strategies for dealing with our inner critic so we can begin to choose self-loyalty.Tune in to hear Nancy share:How self-love and self-loyalty go hand-in-hand.Why the root of our problems always come back to self-loyalty.Why self-compassion is difficult for us.Strategies to change our inner critic voice.How to not turn your back on yourself. “Self loyalty is not turning your back on yourself.” - Nancy Jane SmithHelpful Links:Nancy’s WebsiteNancy’s LinkedInThe Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier, and Still Accomplish Your GoalsAbout KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 33 | Overcoming Overwhelm as a Mother with Renae Fieck

Ep 33 | Renea Fieck: Overcoming Overwhelm as a MotherIn today’s episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim speaks with Renae Fieck. Renae is a shameless mom of three, an occupational therapist, and an advocate for moms who desire more grace, space, and rest within their lives. She has found strength beyond her own to navigate life’s struggles—multiple miscarriages, life with three kids, working mom life, stay-at-home mom life, and a husband suffering a brain tumor and seizures. Renae is the founder of the Rising Moms Club. It’s a community for moms who are ready to RISE ABOVE the chaos and overwhelm of life and busy days, and trade exhaustion and the never-ending to do list for a life with more joy! She is also the host of the annual More than Mom Summit, The Great Clutter Clear Out Challenge, and the Rising Moms Podcast.In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, listen to Renae share:Her rockbottom moment as a mother. How to create your mom-life with intention. How to keep your house somewhat clean and keep your sanity in just 15 minutes per day.Why shedding physical items will help you declutter your mental health and get your house back.Why you should say “no” to things in order to free up your calendar. “Taking care of yourself as a mother matters.” - Renae FieckHelpful Links Connect with RenaeRenae on IGRising Moms on FacebookFree 5 Steps to DeclutterAbout KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 32 | Using a Poison Pen Letter to Heal Hurts

Ep 32 | Using a Poison Pen Letter to Heal HurtsWhen we hold on to negative energy, it saps us of our creativity, health, and well-being. We let it steal our joy. We become so wrapped up in the wrong that was done to us that we can’t enjoy the present. When we hold onto unforgiveness, it can bring bitterness and anger into our experiences and relationships with others. “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” BuddhaIn this episode, Kim discusses the effects of holding onto grudges when they are, in fact, quite painful to maintain:Why do we keep wounds open and active, living in past experiences of pain which prevent new experiences? What keeps us stuck when we want to move on? Why we all need to write a poison pen letter to release the people who have wronged us. In the end, we can free ourselves. Helpful LinksMany Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives Paperback by Brian WeissSame Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy by Brian WeissAbout KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and a mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 31| My Journey to Become Anti-Racist

Ep 31 | My Journey to Become Anti-RacistIn this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim takes on the difficult topic of racism. This episode is different and hard, but necessary. Kim states her core values and support for the Black Lives Matter movement. She explains a few ways we can show up for people of color and do the work that is necessary to dismantle systemic racism. Kim believes we all must stand up and protect Black lives and human rights. This episode is an invitation to join Kim in open conversation about the state of existence in America and the reignited revolutionary action that’s taking place. America was built on enslavement and it’s up to us to make the necessary changes that will protect Black lives in communities across the country. Racism is not an individual concept, but a deeply-embedded institution of power that seeps into every corner of this country and we must acknowledge it and fight for change. Inside This Week’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, Kim discusses...How white people benefit from a system built by and for other white people.The barriers that people of color have faced and continue to face every day.The responsibility we have to educate ourselves and be willing to see new perspectives, get new information, and rethink our beliefs.“...Individuals might be against racism, but they still benefit from a system that privileges whites as a group.” Robin DiangeloHelpful Links Go download one of these audiobooks or podcasts and listen & learn:Me & White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, Become a Good Ancestor by Layla SaadI’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownSo You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThis Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee TaylorGood Ancestor Podcast with Layla Saad First Name Basis Podcast with Jasmine Bradshaw Seeing White Podcast About KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 30 | Dream, Fears, & Uncomfortableness

Ep 30 | Dream, Fears, & Uncomfortableness In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim discusses having a vision for your life and the importance of following your dreams. Kim discusses how, as women, we need to build our confidence and begin to really listen to the part of our soul that is begging to come forth. We can all take little actions towards our dreams, even if it means we feel uncomfortable or fearful. In this episode, she explains how to stop playing the “if/when” game and two steps that will light your soul on fire. Kim adamantly believes that you must have a vision for your life, but must not tie your happiness to the results of that vision. In today’s episode, Kim talks about…Why we must step into uncomfortability and walk through fear.How to listen to the whisper in your soul that wants your dream to come forward.Why we need to change the trajectory for future generations of girls and women.How to follow our dreams while still being happy in the now. How to escape mediocrity and come into our greatness.Two ways to achieve exceptional fulfillment.“We must listen to the whisper of our soul and follow our dreams.” - Kim StrobelHelpful Links This is the Steve Harvey book, Act Like A Success Think Like a Success, which Kim mentions. About KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 29 | Leaning Into Emotional Disruption with Shannon Jamail

Ep 29 | Leaning Into Emotional Disruption with Shannon JamailIn this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has a conversation with Shannon Jamail—the founder and creator of Mind & Body Complete. She is a best-selling author, podcast host, and therapist turned performance coach on a mission to elevate women in mind and body in order to connect, grow, and thrive.Shannon found traditional therapy to be extremely helpful, but realized that when we treat the person from a holistic standpoint, that significant changes can happen.In this episode, she explains that we all have emotional disruptions in our life, whether it’s at work, in our relationships, in our thinking, or a trauma we are dealing with. She also explains her three step system for making our way through our emotional disruptions that can lead to happiness and more fulfillment. In today’s episode, Kim and Shannon talk about…The reasons we get triggered by others’ actions and behaviors.Three ways of dealing with emotional disruption and getting through it.Why it’s so important to feel our feelings and not ignore them or bury them deep inside. Strategies for using the right side of your brain to regain emotional balance and stabilize the parasynthetic nervous system.Why your vagus nerve is so important to your emotional states. “...the only reason we get triggered by others is because it’s an insecurity within us…” - Shannon JamailHelpful Links Check out www.mindbodycomplete.com to learn about Shannon’s retreats and coaching practice.About ShannonShannon Jamial is the founder and creator of Mind & Body Complete. She is a best-selling author, podcast host, retreat leader, therapist turned performance coach and tequila connoisseur (not really but she does enjoy sipping on a good pour). Shannon has a passion and a mission to elevate women in mind and body in order to connect, grow, and thrive through her programs and intentional products. She lives on her ranch with her family in the Hill Country of Texas. Find out more about her at www.mindbodycomplete.com She also hosts her podcast, https://mindbodycomplete.com/podcast/. You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or check out her book! About KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 28 | Building Greatness from Feelings of Unworthiness with Delia Perry

Ep 28 | Building Greatness from Feelings of Unworthiness with Delia PerryIn this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim talks with Delia Perry, the host of the weekly podcast Girls 4 Greatness. Her popular podcast aims to build listeners’ personal confidence and belief in their ability to change, grow, and live the life they were truly meant to live. In the first part of the episode, Delia shares her struggles with self-esteem and worthiness that she’s experienced throughout her life. For much of her life, she felt like the way she looked controlled everything—even her marriage. Today, Delia leads us to rediscover the greatness we have inside of ourselves and helps us bring it into the world. She walks us through how to tune into our authentic selves and find where our strengths lie. In today’s episode, Kim and Delia talk about…Why Delia’s appearance became such a big part of who she is, why it carried into her marriage. The comparison game that destroys us from the inside out. Where our thought patterns come from and how to transform them. Why we need to take 100% responsibility for our lives. How to choose warriorhood over victimhood. How to stop self-sabotage and get back to your “real” self.“It’s so important for women to get in touch with the little girls they were and to find those dreams again.” - Delia PerryHelpful Links Instagram Facebook WebsitePodcast About DeliaDelia Perry has always had a passion for motivating and encouraging others. She was thrilled to bring her strengths to her podcast, Girls 4 Greatness. On this weekly podcast, Delia interviews other women who have overcome their own struggles in order to find success and fulfillment in their life. She highlights how her guests are using their own greatness to make an impact in the world. Girls 4 Greatness exists to build confidence and belief in others ability to change, grow and live the life they were truly meant to live. About KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 27 | Finding Purpose in Your Pain with Ashlee Bruggenschmidt

Ep 27 | Finding Purpose in Your Pain with Ashlee BruggenschmidtIn this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim has a conversation with Ashlee Bruggenschmidt, a former teacher turned principal. Ashlee also runs the Play for Kate Foundation in honor of her 11 year old daughter who tragically passed away in July of 2015 from an ATV accident.Ashlee and Kim talk in-depth about how we can all overcome hard things and still reach for joy in our lives. Ashlee’s actions show that she continues to choose hope every day, even as she navigated some of the darkest times of her life. In this interview, Ashlee discusses firsthand what the days following the tragedy were like for her as a mother. She also describes the social support system made up of her family, friends, and community and how this helped her heal. This support was exactly what led her to her mission and the Play for Kate Foundation, which honors her daughter through numerous acts of service. Ashlee’s story is one of courage, faith, resilience, and taking darkness and turning it into passion and purpose. She chooses HOPE each and every day. Inside This Week’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, Kim and Ashlee talk about…Grief—what it looks like, feels like, and how it continues to show up.Why you need a support system to help you navigate through difficult times.How to take trauma and turn it into a positive mission.Coping strategies Ashlee found helpful during her darkest days.“...Once I got a purpose, I could start to see the light from the darkness…” - Ashlee BruggenschmidtHelpful Links Check out Play for Kate. This is the foundation that was founded to honor Ashlee’s daughter Kate and all that she embodied. Kate made such a difference in the lives of those who knew her. She was selfless, caring, energetic, and driven. The foundation built a playground in Kate's memory in Boonville, Indiana, as well as supports student scholarships. The foundation worked to pass HEA 1200—Kate's softball number was 12—into law, which dictates that all ATV riders younger than 18 must wear a helmet, both on public and private land.About AshleeAshlee is an elementary principal, President of the Play for Kate Foundation and has received many recognitions including Indiana Elementary Principal of the Year and Healthcare Hero in Evansville, IN. She’s also an activist working to ensure children’s safety and is determined to use her tragedy as a way to celebrate the life of her daughter, Kate. About KimKim Strobel is Chief Happiness Officer at Kim Strobel Live Events and Retreats. She is a teacher, consultant, motivational speaker, happiness coach, and mission-minded person whose passion is helping others overcome their fears and discover their joy! You can follow Kim’s journey on Instagram at @KimStrobelJoy and in the free private She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.