She Finds Joy

Ep. 52 | The Happiness Mindset: Your Happiness Matters

Ep 52 | The Happiness Mindset: Your Happiness MattersAll of us want to be happy, even if we don’t want to admit it or we feel like it’s a frivolous thing to talk about. Some of us want professional success, to find the right partner, spiritual fulfillment, and others yearn for passion and purpose in their life. However, what holds true among almost everyone is that our culture looks at the happiness formula backward. We think, “If I get that job, then I’ll be happy,” or “When I get married, then I’ll be happy.” It’s a backward mindset. See, when we take the time to recognize the opportunities, abundance, and blessings in our life, we begin to attract strong, better relationships. We begin to grow in our personal lives and our careers. It’s important that we let go of the unhealthy, deep-seated assumptions about what happiness looks like and start focusing more on what makes you happy in the here and now. We need to make happiness a priority in our lives. To put it at the forefront of everything we do. What You’ll Learn From This Episode:How to shift to a happiness-focused mindset. Simple happiness habits you can form to build your happiness. Why your happiness changes every single outcome—career, business, relationships, money, creativity… How happiness helps you attract your wants and desires. What our happiness baseline is and where it comes from. The Pie Chart of Happiness: 50% genetic; 10% circumstances; and 40% thoughts, behaviors, and actions. “When your brain is positive, you shift every single outcome in your life.” - Kim Strobel Helpful LinksGet on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now! 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. 51 | The Arena of Bigness: How to Live a Braver Life

Ep 51 | The Arena of Bigness: How to Live a Braver LifeMany times we think we are overwhelmed… when in fact we are also underwhelmed. I believe burnout comes from both. When we feel underwhelmed, we feel lost from who we used to be, we no longer know what our hobbies are, or the dreams we want to pursue. Feeling underwhelmed keeps us tied to a job that sucks our soul or stuck in a relationship that continues to bleed us dry. Which is why it’s time to step into the Arena of Bigness. The Arena of Bigness is scary. It’s where you will fail. It’s full of uncertainty and risks. It’s where you fall face down in the dirt and wonder, “Will I ever get up again?” But, it’s also where you find your true gems, your true potential. It’s where you step out with courage and allow yourself to get uncomfortable because you know that’s what it takes to get where you need to go. On the other side of fear, vulnerability, risk, and uncertainty, lies greatness. It’s time to step into our bigness, together. If you don’t step forward with confidence, believing in the power of your dreams, you risk sitting on the sidelines your whole life. You risk never seeing your dreams manifest into reality. Playing small does not serve the world. The world needs your magic. What You’ll Learn From This Episode:How to show up, be seen, and live a braver life—you can overcome self-doubt and discover your potential. Why feeling overwhelmed might not be the cause of your discouragement. How courage changes the way we experience life, especially when you no longer care what other people think of you. Understand how your core values lead you to fulfillment or dissatisfaction.Why 90% of your potential is still up for grabs.The price we pay when we choose safety and comfort over risk and uncertainty. How to get off the sidelines of your life and step into the Arena of Bigness.“On the other side of your fear lies greatness.” Kim StrobelHelpful Links Get on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now!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. 50 | Burnout and Why I Created The Happy Academy

Ep 50 | Burnout & Why I Created The Happy AcademyBurnout is a kind of exhaustion that seeps into every aspect of your life. Even though I travel around the country teaching teachers, business people, and more about how to overcome burnout, I can tell you that I, too, have been experiencing it lately. For me, burnout looks like: The inability to shut work off, even when I should be enjoying time off An incessant need to keep checking my emailsThe feeling of obsessively thinking about "everything that needs to get done"Tiredness, irritability, and frustration with people around me I recently asked others in my Facebook Group what burnout out looks like to them and got these responses: Knots in my stomach the closer I get to work, despite LOVING my job.Never having satisfaction with my job and never feeling like I’m doing enough. Letting down all of the teachers I’m supposed to be leading, and I feel hopeless.Dreading going to work every day and counting the days until break.Never feeling like I’m meeting expectations. Being so overwhelmed with tasks and asks that I don’t even know where to start.Lost desire, unable to focus on anything, and no amount of time off or other activities.Investing in my own business so I can leave my current profession. Overworked (worked daily my entire sick leave), underpaid (completely revamped teaching during COVID/no overtime, no bonuses), and not thought of as a real person.You are allowed to have heavy emotions. It’s important to give ourselves the grace to feel the way we do and practice some self-compassion. Even though I sometimes enter the burnout stage, I recognize the signs of when it’s coming on, and I have a set of habits that get me out of the gutter quicker. You are not alone in the struggle. I am there too. What You’ll Learn From This Episode:How to identify burnout when it’s first setting in. Why it’s so hard to get off the hamster wheel of life. Why I created a program focused on shifting the inner blueprint of our life. How to leverage your mindset and overcome limiting beliefs. Why our relationship with ourselves is our biggest asset. How to take action to become who you want to be. How to step forward with confidence and discover your greatness.. “If you can’t see your own value, the world can’t give you value back.” - Kim Strobel Helpful Links Get on the waitlist for The Happy Academy now! About Kim Kim 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 helps 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. 49 | How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed in Motherhood with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins

Ep 49 | How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed in Motherhood with Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsToday on the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim sits down for a conversation with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins. Nicole is a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of two girls who empowers first-time moms to feel supported and prepared for pregnancy and birth. Over the last 15 years, she’s helped more than a thousand babies come into this world and has demystified pregnancy and childbirth for thousands of women through her 5-star rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, her free online birth plan class, and her signature online program - The Birth Preparation Course. Interviewing Dr. Nicole Rankins was such a pleasure. I mean, she’s delivered over a thousand babies! Can you imagine? Dr. Rankins authentically shares her own experiences with her two daughters and how the trauma of her first baby’s birth informs why and how she shows up to support, nurture, and educate expectant mothers. Dr. Rankins is also an integrative health coach, which means she supports mothers from every aspect of their lives: physical, relational, spiritual, emotional, and financial. Honestly, these are the pillars we should all take a reflective look at in our own lives. On top of delivering babies and coaching women, she is a high-achieving, career-oriented woman who desires to serve in a very big way. But, she is also a mother and a wife. She explains some of her favorite tips for juggling all of her roles, while also honoring and loving herself in the process. What You’ll Learn From This Episode:The traumatic birthing experience of her firstborn and how that changed her. The top fear of expectant mothers. Why giving mothers choices is so important. How to advocate for yourself in your healthcare. The value of an integrative health coach during pregnancy. Why we feel overwhelmed in motherhood and what we can do about it. How to create a wellness plan that supports all pillars of our wellbeing and health. “The number one thing a mother can do is ask for help.” - Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsHelpful Links Website: www.ncrcoaching.comInstagram: @drnicolerankins Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcoachingTwitter: @NCRCoachMDBook: “How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind” Huffington Post article: “Why You don’t Have a Health Coach (and Why You Should)” About 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 helps 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. 48 | Create a Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle to Reach Your Wellness Goals with Cassie Riley Part 2

Ep 48 | Create a Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle to Reach Your Wellness Goals with Cassie Riley Part 2Cassie Riley is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works with clients by helping them reach their specific wellness goals through healthy meal plans, nutritious food choices, and movement. She helps create positive behavior change through sustainable health habits that go deeper than just diet and exercise alone. Cassie helps clients grow their confidence and respect for their bodies and power through disordered eating struggles and patterns. In this episode, Kim and Cassie continue their conversation about ditching everything you have learned about diet culture. Now, they explore how to eat intuitively and listen to our bodies. Cassie explains why what others have taught us in the past demolishes our metabolism and lowers our metabolic flexibility, which means we end up worse than before we started “the diet.” Cassie provides her top tips for creating sustainable, healthy eating habits that can help boost your metabolism. She explains why maintaining your blood sugar levels throughout the day can help you feel satisfied, energetic, and happier. Plus, she shares a seven-minute video for strength training that can be done anywhere!Tune in to learn more about… How to keep your cravings under control without feeling hungry. Why it’s not about the number on the scale; it’s about your body composition. Options for getting protein, healthy fats, and fiber in each meal.Why reading labels is important because companies are sneaking ingredients into products to trick you into thinking they are healthy.How tiny tweaks to our meals lead to big changes.How you can begin to have a healthier relationship with food starting now. The #1 exercise for fat loss!“The #1 exercise that is best for fat loss is any exercise you enjoy doing.” - Cassie RileyHelpful Links Cassie’s Email for her Free Smoothie Recipes: be.nutritiated@gmail.comCassie’s Instagram: @be_nutritiatedThe Seven Minute Strength Building Video About 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 helps 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. 47 | Tools to Help You Ditch Diet Culture with Cassie Riley Part 1

Ep 47 | Tools to Help You Ditch Diet Culture with Cassie Riley Part 1In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Kim speaks with Cassie Riley. Cassie is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works with clients by helping them reach their specific wellness goals through healthy meal plans, nutritious food choices, and movement. She helps them create positive behavior change through sustainable health habits that go deeper than just diet and exercise alone. How many times in your life have you tried to lose weight using restrictive diets such as keto, Weight Watchers, the no-carb diet, and so on? How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start again on Monday?” How many Januarys are you going to restrict yourself from carbs and cookies? For the majority of the people, this never works. Fad diets and diet culture deliver false promises and show us testimonials of former clients on Day 28, but they don’t talk about what happened on Day 31. In this episode, Kim and Cassie discuss why women need to do the inner work of understanding and nurturing our bodies and how to get off the struggle bus when it comes to achieving our wellness goals. Cassie's approach is centered around not counting calories, not stepping on a scale daily, and not restricting ourselves from certain food groups. Instead, she offers us a healthy, feel-good solution to achieving our optimal health and wellness goals. She explains why we must stop utilizing a “one-size-fits-all” approach when trying to lose weight and instead create a sustainable lifestyle that truly fuels us.Tune in to learn more about: Why it’s important to dissociate diet with body image and body size.Why diet culture and fad diets are terrible for you and why they don’t work. Why cutting out entire food groups and restricting yourself leads to future weight gain and feelings of guilt, shame, and depression.What companies and culture do to trick you into thinking certain food is healthy.The simple formula for creating nutrient-rich, balanced meals that maintain blood sugar levels and keep you satisfied.The protein - healthy fats - fiber formula that will blow your mind when it comes to meal planning and staying satiated.Why building lifelong sustainable healthy habits is possible without all of the guilt and the strict rules. A simple plan for achieving your wellness goals. “Are you truly building lifelong, sustainable health habits or are you finding a quick fix diet for 30 days, and on Day 31, you run out to grab a box of doughnuts because you’ve completely restricted yourself for the last month? This approach doesn’t work.” - Cassie RileyHelpful Links Cassie’s email for her free smoothie recipes: be.nutritiated@gmail.comCassie’s Instagram: @be_nutritiatedCassie’s favorite protein powder: https://glnk.io/y7z/cassie2 Enter Code: CASSIER15 to get a 15% discountAbout 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 helps 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. 46 | Releasing People-Pleasing with Angela Robeck

Ep 46 | Angela Robeck: Releasing People-PleasingAngela Kelly Robeck is well versed in teaching and school leadership, having been a teacher for over 15 years and a school principal for six years before moving into a district-level position. She is a certified coach of The Life Coach School and completed the life coaching program from Martha Beck International, and is the founder of Angela Kelly Coaching. She specializes in helping leaders navigate the job demands to lead with confidence while also having a life outside of their jobs. In this episode, Angela explains why it’s crucial for us as mothers to stop doing all the crap we hate and start doing the things that bring us joy. She discusses why we should create our definition of what we believe a good mom is, and not focus on the definition society has fed us. She asks the important question, “Do you want to be the mom who is modeling to her children what it looks like to enjoy being a mother? Or do you want to model motherhood that is stressful and exhausting, where you are doing things out of obligation rather than because you want to?” What You’ll Learn From This Episode:Why we have to stop the people-pleasing mentality. Why our thoughts create our emotions, which cause our results. How you can self-check your thoughts when we are telling ourselves lies. Why it’s not that you are overwhelmed—it’s that you are underwhelmed.Why you should stop doing the tasks that don’t make you feel good and do the ones you enjoy. Why, as mothers, we must begin to invest money, time, and effort into ourselves starting now! “As women, we should value our own opinion, equally or greater than we value the opinions of others.” - Angela Robeck Helpful Links Website: https://angelakellycoaching.comPodcast: https://angelakellycoaching.com/blog/Email: angelakellycoaching@gmail.com About 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 helps 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. 45 | Overcoming Trauma, Advocating for Kids, and Bringing Your REAL Self with Tara Martin

Ep 45 | Tara Martin: Overcoming Trauma, Advocating for Kids, and Bringing Your REAL SelfTara grew up in a very chaotic and abusive home. She was an “at-risk” student whose life was changed by one caring, kind, and very REAL teacher, which is why she now advocates for every single student and empowers educators across the country to be REAL. REAL Educators are relatable, they expose vulnerability by sharing their experiences, they are approachable, and they learn through life.She shares how we must embrace the hand life dealt to us in order to fulfill our purpose and inspire those we serve to do the same.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @kimstrobeljoy and Tara @taramartin.real.What You’ll Learn From This Episode:Why school was the safest place for Tara while growing up.How we must embrace the hand life dealt us to fulfill our purpose and inspire those we serve to do the same. The power of being true to yourself and finding the courage to “cannonball” into the adventures that life offers. How to make “REAL” connections with others and dare to make a difference.Why you can do hard things. “You were not born to sit on the sidelines and watch the jumpers. You were born to jump.” - Tara M. MartinHelpful LinksTwitter: @TaraMartinEDU Instagram: tarammartin.realWebsite: tarammartin.comPodcast: The REAL Journey ShowREAL Talk with Tara Facebook PageAbout TaraTara Martin is an educator, author, leader, and hugger. Teaching is hands down her purpose in life, next to being a mom! She considers herself an instructional coach by default because leading by inquiry tends to bleed over into any role she has had the honor to serve. One of my favorite things about Tara is she thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo.About 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 helps 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.Love this episode and want to continue the conversation with me and other like minded individuals? Join the free private, She Finds Joy Facebook community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 44 | Boundaries, Expectations, and Manuals with Susie Pettit

Ep 44 | Boundaries, Expectations, and Manuals with Susie Pettit Susie Pettit has been helping women live lives they love for over 10 years. She is the host of the podcast Love Your Life Show and owner of the wellness company Strength: Mind & Body, LLC. Susie is passionate about helping women live lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. She spent more than half her life living a life she did not love; as a people pleaser, codependent perfectionist, trying desperately to win an award for “Martyr of the Year.” Tune in to learn: How being raised by controlling and manipulative parents impacted many of Susie’s major life decisions. How she stopped looking for external validation and found peace within herself. Why people pleasers are actually people deceiversThe thought model think-feel-act that can give you control, even in the most challenging moments in your life.How to get out of your own way during challenging communication with others. Why we must create boundaries that honor our values. How to stop taking everything so personally! “Anything you judge is a reflection of your own insecurity.” - Susie Pettit Helpful links: Susie’s Website: SMBSusie’s Podcast: Love Your Life ShowCheck out Susie’s Thought ModelAbout Susie Susie Pettit has been helping women live lives they love for over a decade. She is a certified Life + Wellness Coach and a mom of three teenage sons. Susie is passionate about helping women live lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. She spent more than half her life living a life she did not love. Luckily, she hit rock bottom and now has the breadth of experience to teach first hand about setting healthy boundaries, beating your inner critic, conscious parenting, and how to use mindfulness-based tools to beat overwhelm and anxiety. She uses two foundational frameworks: Her 5 Pillars of Wellness and the Thought Model.About 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 helps 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. 43 | How to Embrace Your Uniqueness as a Leader with Steve Bollar

Ep 43 | Steve Bollar: How to Embrace Your Uniqueness as a LeaderSteve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a culture and motivation expert. At 6’7, everyone assumed he would become a basketball player, but instead he pursued a career as an art teacher and eventually as a motivational speaker. In this episode of the She Finds Joy podcast, Steve and Kim discuss how we are told that in order to be a leader, you need to have certain attributes. Leaders are often expected to show little emotion, always be serious, not to have fun, and definitely never reveal their vulnerabilities. But, in reality, when you take the magic of who you are and integrate that with real leadership skills, you are able to maximize results and become a leader who is truly connected to your people. “I’ve always done things differently and I say ‘Why not me?’” - Steve Bollar Tune in to learn about: Steve’s journey from art teacher to motivational speaker.The importance of understanding what you respect and value, and how that leads to your decisions.How to do things differently than what others expect from you. Ways you can find the courage to show up as your most authentic self. Why you aren’t supposed to blend in with the crowd. How to stand tall in your life and have confidence in everything you do.How to have a vision instead of blindly stumbling through life. Helpful LinksSteve’s TwitterSteve’s FacebookSteve’s LinkedIn About 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 helps 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.About SteveSteve Bollar is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality. Steve is the author of the leadership book Stand Tall Leadership, school culture book Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!, and is a contributing author in the book School Climate 2.0: Preventing Cyberbullying One Classroom at a Time. Steve openly shares his knowledge, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff and communities throughout the country about how to think differently about schools, education, and life. Social Media:Twitter: @standtallsteveInstagram: @standtallsteveFacebook: Stand Tall Steve https://www.facebook.com/standtallsteve1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/standtallsteve/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.