Love Always, Jo

There's a context I see high-achievers living in that seems innocuous but actually causes them quite a bit of suffering. In this episode, we'll discuss what that context is and how it shows up so that you can decide if happily ever after is serving you, or not.  If you're like many of the high...

Many underwater achievers are walking around with a micromanager in their brains all day. Like a little drill sergeant with a checklist and a whistle. Gotta do this. Gotta do that. Joyful balanced leaders don't have that. They're focused, calmly and joyfully on what's in front of them — whether that's their work, their family,...

In this episode, author, coach, and Law of Attraction expert Christy Whitman joins me to talk about her book The Desire Factor.  We discuss… -Where action falls in the manifestation process, -Inner action v. outer action, -Why do do do is not the way to create the life you love, -How to get around experiences...

One of my biggest desires is having flavorful, delicious meals (particularly dinners) available to me at all times. Recently, I unlocked a new way to provide those for myself and in this episode I'm sharing a simple, delightful linchpin habit I've developed that makes this possible. If you're like many of the high achievers I...

There's a broken strategy I see many high-performers using in their lives and careers. In this episode, I'm revealing what it is and what balanced joyful leaders do instead. If you're like many of the high achievers I work with, it's likely that you have too much on your plate. I created The Life Review...

My husband and I love gathering people in our home and in our yard. It hit me recently that the processes we use to organize and plan our get togethers, and the struggles I experience as we do, parallel those of creating my dream life.  In this episode I share 7 lessons I learned hosting...

If you feel like you're playing whack-a-mole with all of the to-do's popping up in your life and your inbox, I guarantee you're more focused on what you need to do than what you want to do, the tiny pebbles instead of the big rocks, and believing that you have no choice but to do...

If you're dreaming of a solo vacation where you lay in bed and stare out the window all day or wish there was a magic button you could push that would stop the world and incoming requests for a bit, you might be an underwater achiever. Balanced leaders approach this differently, and in today's episode...

So many high-achievers are constantly under water because they have a certain relationship with rest, relaxation, and fun. Today, I'll share a common misconception about rest and what you can do to feel more on top of things and have more energy today.  If you're like many of the high achievers I work with, it's...

If you ever find yourself spinning your wheels trying to create something or get to the next level in your life, relationships, or career, unresolved trauma could be at the source of your struggle.  Today's guest, Dr. Don Wood, shares how and why unresolved trauma, including what he calls “little t trauma,” impacts your brain...

Dr. Shefali was 44 years old when she had an epiphany: the only person stopping her from harnessing her inner power was herself.  She says, “I truly believe that there comes a critical moment in a woman's life – typically around mid-life – where she faces a pivotal choice. I certainly came to that moment...

If there is a part of you yearning for a different, better, bigger, easier, happier life while simultaneously not wanting to threaten relationships with people you care deeply about, this episode is for you. Listen to the song mentioned in the episode: Half of My Hometown video If you’re like many of the high achievers...

Trying to get an A in life is likely keeping you stuck and holding you back from a whole lot of happiness.  A lot of high-achievers are making a super simple mistake with their life…and they don’t even realize it because everyone else in their life is doing the same thing. In this episode, I...

Last week I shared the first step to take to create the life of your dreams and in this episode I’m following up with the second step. It’s another simple but powerful one and I can’t wait for you to hear it. If you’re like many of the high achievers I work with, it’s likely...

There is a very simple but critical step you need to take to create the life of your dreams and it’s likely not what you think. In this episode, I’ll reveal what it is and invite you to try it. If you’re like many of the high achievers I work with, it’s likely that you...

Have you been prioritizing hustle over health, work over wellness? I know I have, and that’s exactly why I wanted to have a conversation with today’s guest, Ebeth Johnson, about her four part framework for delicious living.    In this episode, you’ll hear… How a doctor’s visit as a child led Ebeth to become a...

There’s a country song I can’t get enough of these days. It’s got lyrics that both take me to places I haven’t been in a while and speaks to something deep inside of me that I’ve felt for a really long time. It makes me smile, it makes me sing from my soul, it makes...

I’m taking a sabbatical from the podcast in September. In this episode you’ll hear… Why I’m taking a sabbatical What I’m hoping to get out of it What my inner critic thinks about it Journal prompts Where in your life would you like a sabbatical? What would you be taking a sabbatical from? If you...

Summary Through more than a decade of loss, battling addiction, an eating disorder, and a high-conflict divorce that cost her close to a quarter of a million dollars in legal fees, Julie Beckerman learned how to create space for herself no matter what is going on around her and to create freedom no matter the...

This is a super short and sweet episode with a simple message – call your people – and the story behind why this message is on my mind.  — If you want connect with me on getting through burnout, I would love to chat with you about a coaching spot in the fall. Email me...

Lara Zielin is an author who realized that she could use the process she uses to create stories for her characters to create the life of her dreams. In this episode, she shares that process with us. Listen in to hear… The simple writing exercise Lara used to change her life method and how you...

My friend Stacy and I pretty much have the same job. But, we have different bosses and those bosses give us credit for different things. A conversation we had around this inspired today’s episode. Listen in to hear… What Stacy and I give ourselves credit for (and why this made me turn my head in...

We’re starting a new type of show on Love Always, Jo today: “the Inner Critic +” and today’s topic is the Inner Critic + Money. In this series, we’ll explore how the inner critic shows up in different areas of our lives. If you like this episode, DM me on IG and let me know what...

  In this episode Kate Northrup and I discuss… What it really means to do less What Kate’s inner critic has to say about doing less Kate’s Do Less rules What the “old rules” were How Kate and I became interested in the menstrual cycle Using the menstrual cycle as a way to practice self-love...

  A short, sweet story about a little boy in the pizza shop who delighted me while following his sparkle.   In this episode I talk about… Following your sparkle Going with your impulses Learning the rules and then choosing which ones to break   Journal Prompts: Where can you be a little bit out...

  Each month we do a Q+A style episode called a Heart to Heart. This month is a Heart to Heart on sex. In this episode, we talk about staying celibate when dating, creating space for open and honest conversations about sex and having sex more often with your partner.   Questions: How have others broached...

  In this episode of Love Always, Jo, I interview Karina Antonopoulos, Relationship & Leadership Development Coach and retreat facilitator at The Center for Highly Sensitive People.   In this episode Karina Antonopoulos and I discuss… What it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) A simple acronym to understand the qualities of an...

  In this episode of Love Always, Jo, I’m talking about how to avoid burnout in the pursuit of having it all. I’ll be sharing the 6 things you can do to avoid burnout by decreasing your output or increasing your input. Listen to this episode to hear more about avoiding burnout.   Ready to...

In this short and sweet bonus episode of Love Always, Jo, I’m sharing two things you will NOT hear me say in my workshop How To Avoid Burnout in Your Pursuit of Having It All. Register for the free, live workshop at joanna-platt.com/burnout. Can’t wait to help get you off the cycle of burnout so...

In this episode I talk about… What I mean when I say “shine” Misconceptions around what it means to shine Why I advocate for shining in your own way Journal Prompts: Who are the people in your life who see your light? What does shining mean to you? Quotes: You shine when you stand confidently...

  Friendship as an adult is a whole different ball game. In this Q+A style episode, we’re talking about friendship. Questions include… What tips do you have about friends who have lots of toxic/negative/judgy energy? How has the fear of being “too much” shown up for you when it comes to friendship? And how are...

  Today, my friend Brit Kolo and I are talking about her recent sabbatical. Brit Kolo is the Creator of the Marketing Personality Type Framework at MarketingPersonalities.com, the Host of the Marketing Personalities Podcast, and an all-around wise, loving human being.   You’ll hear… limiting beliefs on what a sabbatical is why Brit took a...

Are you on the frequency of love or the frequency of wrong? That’s the central question and the main idea of this episode. In this episode, you’ll hear… what the frequencies of love and wrong are what it feels like to be on each of them how the inner critic comes into play here two personal...

  Questions: How do you leave your job because you’re being disrespected but you also hate letting people down? How do you navigate starting your career when you don’t know what you want to do? How do you balance goal setting with surrender? @jacq_fisch How do you know if/when it’s time for a career change?...

In this episode Alisha and I discuss… Wise Women Wednesday The importance of community Simple joys Using morning pages and art journaling to help with gratitude practices What abundance is Design thinking – what it is and how to utilize it in your life and job Tools to reignite creativity Using social media in business,...

  In this episode I talk about… When I’d felt like my future self The feeling you’re after when you envision your future self What I imagine my future self would be   Journal Prompts: What will you feel in the future? What do you imagine your future self to be? How can you create...

  This month’s heart to heart is on fun and play. This is a super vulnerable topic and one that isn’t really top of mind to many adults. That’s exactly why we’re talking about it. If you feel a lot of pressure and “shoulds” around fun, this episode is for you. Listen in to hear...

  In this bonus episode of Love Always, Jo, I’m talking about my new online community, Sparkle Collective. Sparkle Collective is a community for people who want to have it all. Meaningful, fulfilling work that makes a difference in the world, rich satisfying relationships with family and friends. Time to sit back and enjoy it...

In this episode of Love Always, Jo, I interview Devon Smiley, a negotiation consultant for entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals who are sick of settling and are ready to go after what they want, need, and deserve. Listen to this episode to hear more about asking for what you need. Devon Smiley is a negotiation consultant...

In this episode of Love Always, Jo, I’ll be talking about a Bachelor-themed date that turned into a very valuable, tangible life lesson that I’ll call on again and again. The doors to my new online community are going to open on Valentines Day (Thursday, February 14, 2019). The community won’t be opening up to...

  This month’s heart to heart is on setting goals. I chose this topic because this time of year can bring goals and resolutions to the front of our mind. But I had no idea where this episode would go or what would be on my heart when I recorded it. It’s a good one!...

Today, I’m talking to Tracy Bech, a multi-passionate serial entrepreneur and recovering burnout-a-holic. Having started, run, and sold 2 successful businesses, she now is dedicated to using brain science to teach women entrepreneurs how to level up without the overwhelm. In this episode Tracy and I discuss… Working to play Work and mindset Why it’s...

Today we’re talking about how (and why) to make your home feel more alive. Listen to this episode to hear more about bringing your home (and yourself) to life.   In this episode I talk about… How engaging in your home can make you feel better Simple ideas to make your home feel alive  ...

  In this month’s Heart-to-Heart we’re talking about receiving, how vulnerable it is, how to receive gifts well, the energy of receiving, and how to practice receiving this holiday season.   Journal Prompts: Write about times you got a gift and didn’t receive it as well as you could have. What was happening internally for...

  If lack of confidence, low libido, or guilt and shame around your sexuality are the cause of your bedroom woes, (the hot, wild sex you never have any more, or the transition into motherhood that sucked your libido dry), you need Lacey. She’s an integrated sex, love & relationship coach for soulful and successful...

  In this episode of Love Always, Jo, I’ll be talking about a man in our neighborhood who dresses like he’s been pulled straight out of the 70’s. He’s just doing him and I find it so admirable that he is doing exactly what he wants. Listen to this episode to hear more about owning...

This month’s heart to heart questions and advice on the holidays come from Shannon, Alicia, and Brit. In this episode of Love Always, Jo I’ll be answering questions about letting go of old/building new traditions, managing family expectations, preparing your energy for the holidays, and anxiety around end of the year reflections.   Links: Become...

In this episode Tara and I discuss… Why we don’t have this conversation How the inner critic and shame get involved Tara’s journey to get pregnant Why asking for what you need is so important and how to do it How to reconnect and develop a relationship with your body Monitoring and gathering your energy...

What if the thing you’re currently struggling with is preparing you for something in your future? In this episode of Love Always, Jo, I’ll be sharing a story of how the biggest project in my previous job prepared me for something I’m working on now.   In this episode I talk about… The things you’re...

  This month’s heart to heart questions and advice on doing it all come from Alicia, Cozette, Melissa, and Katherine. In this episode of Love Always, Jo I’ll be answering questions and talking more in-depth about doing it all. Links: Disease to Please: Curing People-Pleasing Syndrome (Book) Journal Prompts: What can you say “no” to...

  In this episode of Love Always, Jo, Joanna interviews Lauree Ostrofsky, an author, speaker, and coach at Simply Leap. Lauree Ostrofsky helps women make career and business leaps, feel clearer about what they want to do, and more confident about putting themselves out there. Most recently, she founded a vibrant local community in her...