Rock Your Joy

"We have a creative life force that comes out in so many unique and beautiful ways. But in order to tap into it, I think we have to stop. I think we have to stop producing, consuming, doing, and just take a breath and take a moment to pause." Our society values productivity over anything else. And with that kind of culture, it can be hard to honor our bodies' need for rest. But resting and restoring our energy throughout the day will not only improve the quality of the work we do but the quality of the life we live, too.   This week, Aine discusses creating intentional white space to tap into your higher self and invoking creative energy through deliberate rest. Listen in! (01:13) - Rising earlier, resting mid-day (02:42) - Always more to do (03:36) - White space (04:55) - Reaching your goals with rest (05:24) - Invoking creativity (06:29) - Routine (07:29) - Ways to restore your energy (09:48) - Noticing cycles (11:36) - Start small https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Let this time be the gift that you're giving yourself. The time to unwind and unfurl all the doing. And to just go inward and be. And to explore the nature of consciousness." - Aine Rock https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"You need to share with the people who really can help push you forward. People who share your vision and share the feeling that you're going for and see your greatness and help guide you." You have the power to change your story. If you're feeling stuck, unhappy with where you are, or just have a feeling that there is something bigger out there for you, you are not alone. And you have the power to make that shift within you.  This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine talks about tuning into your vision through stillness, harboring trust for your dreams within yourself, and building a support system of people who believe in you. Don't forget to keep an eye on http://www.ainerock.com/members (the website) for more information on how to join a community of high caliber, high performance women discovering their dreams and goals.  (00:49) - Feel the fear and do it anyway (02:25) - Change the story (03:56) - Environment (04:55) - Moving toward a feeling (07:03) - Trust (09:04) - Looking for guidance within (10:57) - Support from others https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.

"It really dawned on me that the best thing I can do for my kids is to be a happy, healthy mom. There's nothing on earth I can buy them that would be more important than them seeing their mom happy, healthy, confident, empowered." It's not uncommon for moms to put their dreams and goals on hold for their families. But at a certain point, doing so may hurt you. By learning to put ourselves on the priority list, we're becoming more fulfilled versions of ourselves and can show up in even more ways for the people we love. On this episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine is joined by Olympic bronze-medalist and founder of Strong Mom Strong Fam, Lauren Regula, to discuss the challenges she faced as she began her journey into motherhood, re-discovering her life-long passions and how she's transitioning back into “Mom-mode” after the 2020 Olympics!  (01:40) - Lauren's journey (06:55) - Becoming a new mom (10:05) - It's enough just to be me (11:55) -https://www.strongmomstrongfam.com/ ( Strong Mom Strong Fam) (17:04) - The next open space (19:45) - Sport parallels (22:02) - Motherhood & entrepreneurship (26:23) -https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/1401960588 ( Who Not How ) (30:55) - Rest & recovery (33:41) -https://www.headspace.com/meditation ( Headspace) (35:43) - How is Lauren cultivating joy? (38:04) - Be you and stay curious https://www.strongmomstrongfam.com/ (Lauren Regula) is the founder of Strong Mom Strong Fam, where she helps Moms "Calm The Chaos" within themselves and take ownership of their bodies and lives. Recently, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and train to make her third Olympic roster in softball. Now, Lauren is officially a 3x Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist! Even still, Lauren had plenty of hurdles to jump to get to where she is today. She spent 6 years in and out of depression after the birth of her third child. Through more hard work and strength than she knew was possible, she loved herself whole, gained back the confidence she had lost, and became the person she needed to be to make her dreams come true. She was able to make this happen just before her 40th birthday and with her family as the best support system - and cheering section - that she could ask for! Keep up with Lauren on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurenregula/ (@laurenregula) or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008001136700 (@LaurenBayRegula). https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"We can become open to new opportunities when we are truly grateful for what we have already created, because everything in your life right now is something you already manifested." It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Our to-do list grows and we can't help but feel like there isn't enough time, enough money, enough energy… And in this feeling of lack, we forget that the holiday season is about connection, love, and gratitude.  This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine talks about the narrative of overwhelm that is associated with the holiday season and how we don't have to subscribe to it. She invites us to focus on what you do have, instead of what you don't, to help you manifest more of what you desire in the new year.  (00:47) - The story of overwhelm (01:10) - Busy season (02:42) - Embracing connection (04:12) - Celebrating what we have (06:46) - External validations (08:01) - Shifting the lens (10:12) - Trust, oneness, gratitude (11:40) - Abundance in the new year https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Ultimately our habits create our life. And so the invitation is actually to become curious and present and willing to take yourself off autopilot and check in: is this life I've created the one I really want, am I being who I want to be?" Creating a life that you're excited about begins with your own actions. Sometimes, we fall into routines that don't serve us, or once did and don't anymore. That's why it's important to step back and reflect on your habits to ask if your day-to-day actions are helping cultivate the life you want. On this week's edition of Rock Your Joy, Aine shares how moving to California took her out of autopilot, allowing her to examine her habits and think about new ones. Plus, she covers how exploring mind, body, and breath exercises has helped her better understand her goals.  (00:49) - Exploring mind, body, and breath (02:33) - Taking yourself off autopilot (04:02) - Everything is new (06:01) - Noticing habits (07:02) - Bookends of your day (09:21) - Checking your energy (11:37) - Callings in stillness https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“We get into these habits of hustle culture and this drains our resources. And so it's not uncommon to get to the point where our brain says, 'Enough is enough. I actually can't manage this anymore.' And where that shows up is physical health symptoms.”  Our minds and bodies are intrinsically linked together. When we become stressed and overworked, our bodies will begin to show signs that it's time to slow down. Dr. Nicole Byers is a neuropsychologist and the CEO of Rocky Mountain Neurosciences. She uses her platform as a public speaker and host of The Bold Life Podcast to aid folks in understanding what their bodies are telling them and how to manage symptoms by finding their source.   On this episode of Rock Your Joy, Nicole joins Aine for a conversation on building awareness of your own body, why change is so difficult for us to process, and the practice of saying no. Tune in to learn more! (01:31) - Mind-body connection (05:14) - Early signs of burnout (06:33) - Unpacking overload (08:23) - Learning to say “No” (11:32) - Blank space (14:49) - Breathing deep (17:00) - Out of the comfort zone (21:02) - Becoming more aware (22:39) - Constantly connected (24:13) - How is Nicole cultivating joy? https://www.drnicolebyers.com/ (Dr. Nicole Byers) is a neuropsychologist, speaker, host of The Bold Life podcast, and CEO of Rocky Mountain Neurosciences in Calgary, Canada. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, she is an Adjunct Research Assistant Professor with the University of Calgary, and she has published articles in professional journals on the topics of brain health and neuroscience. She's an ambitious overachiever herself, a self-described neuroscience nerd, and mom to one very opinionated preschooler who keeps her on her toes. Nicole helps folks overcome the mental habits that are keeping them stuck in self-doubt, overwhelm, and stress so they can have the confidence to achieve success. Keep up with Nicole on https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebyers/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/DrNicoleByers/ (Facebook)! https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

Change is never easy. It can cause immense discomfort and usually leaves us feeling stressed, confused, and drained. But change is a necessary part of life. One thing that can ground us in times of transition is our daily practices, the routines we've set in place that can stay the same when everything else feels uncertain.  On this week's episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine shares what she learned during her move to California, why fear keeps us stagnant, and how she used meditation and journaling to guide herself.  (01:02) - Honoring your feelings (02:54) - Fear (03:53) - What moves us (05:42) - Contradicting emotions (07:55) - Stepping back (09:24) - Daily practices (12:03) - Membership announcement Keep an eye out for updates on Aine's new membership program at http://ainerock.com/members (ainerock.com/members). https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Acknowledge that you've taken these few moments to come into the body, into the breath, and to be right here in this moment." - Aine Rock Our minds are constantly in motion racing from one thought to the next like waves on the ocean. This week, Aine offers a guided meditation to help you release the cycle of discontent from a racing mind. Instead of dwelling, get curious. Take a listen to the meditation and bookmark for whenever you get hooked on the stories your thoughts tell you. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Come into the body, into the spirit, into the space of knowing, trusting, releasing. With gratitude, thank your body for her strength and her sensitivity." - Aine Rock Meditation is a foundational tool for leading a life of joy, even through challenging times. One of the central tenets of meditation is a return to breath. Breath is personal and it can change session to session. Aine shares a guided breathwork meditation that you can come back to anytime you need calm. Grab a pillow or mat for this week's edition of Rock Your Joy. Bookmark the episode to return to your breath anytime you need it. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"The more that we pour into ourselves, the more we have to pour into others." - Aine Rock Whatever ails you, meditation is a great tool to help you return to your breath and feel better. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine offers a meditation and visual exercise to help you heal from whatever is currently on your plate. Root your feet to the ground, take a deep breath, and let Aine's soothing voice guide you. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Release yourself from the bondage of future casting and rolling over the past in your mind. Instead be in this moment ready to receive the future as it comes." - Aine Rock Whether you're remembering a past mistake or worrying about your to-do list for the next week, we all spend a great deal of time out of the present moment. However, when we come back to our breath and quiet the internal chatter, we can finally attain some quiet moments of peace. Join Aine for a short meditation on releasing the soundtrack of your mind. Listen and bookmark for anytime you need to just breathe. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I wanted to share my goodbye thoughts to Chicago with you. Because we can't begin another chapter until we are fully in the letting go." - Aine Rock  When we close a chapter of our lives, it is normal to feel a bittersweet sense of loss. But in these times, it is also important to remember that a new chapter is ready to begin. After a season of change, Aine is making her big move to California. This week's episode of Rock Your Joy is Aine's love letter to Chicago as she embarks on a new life. Listen in! (00:34) - Season of change (03:07) - Goodbye thoughts to Chicago https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I'd like to believe that I'm helping to rewrite the perception of personal branding with my work. It's not about ego, it's not about self service, it's about being of service. We all have a unique divine light inside of us." - Jessica Zweig Jessica Zweig is in the business of authenticity. Whether it's teaching her clients how to connect with their customers, connecting with listeners of her podcast, or connecting with readers of her book, Jessica has crafted an authentic personal brand that is rooted in service. On this week's edition of Rock Your Joy, Jessica shares the difference between image and authenticity, discusses how she shows up as a woman entrepreneur, and the simple things that are bringing her joy these days. Listen to the interview and then check out Jessica's book, Be. A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by SimplyBeing Yourself. (02:37) - Becoming an entrepreneuress (06:30) -https://www.jessicazweig.com/book ( Be) (11:00) - Daily practices (15:25) - Fill up your own cup (17:39) - Weaving together ourselves (22:04) - Harmonizing energies (24:44) - The roadmap (27:01) - It's your feed (29:36) - Click out of the fear (32:16) - How is Jessica cultivating joy? https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Give yourself the gift of being here, in this in-between space." - Aine Rock The summer can be unsettling. It is a time of transition that shakes up our normal routines. In this season of in-between, give yourself the grace to loosen the grip on your shoulders and release the expectations you have set for yourself. On this week's episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine reminds us no matter how much we like order and predictability, we can't have our next adventure unless we are prepared to disrupt our routines.  Listen and get in touch with what is shifting in your own life. (00:34) - Great adventure out west (02:54) - Give yourself grace (06:08) - Invitation to breathe (09:27) - Release perfection https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I created these systems so that I could support people seeing themselves in possibility. If we don't see ourselves in possibility, then we can't take action on anything." - Stacey Brass-Russell Everyone loves savasana – that final pose of yoga where you let go and lay in your bliss. But yoga is not an escape from the conflict of everyday life, you still need to chart your path forward. Stacey Brass-Russell is a Life and Business Success Coach who helps people utilize tools such as yoga and mindfulness to help them get through life. Stacey joined Aine for a conversation on her EVOLVE program (Expand, Visualize, Observe, Let Go, Voice, Engage) and explained how it helps people find order through systems. She also shared advice on shifting from the fear of “what if,” to the curiosity of “I wonder.” Listen to the episode for more of Stacey's insights. (02:55) - Life and business success (09:29) -https://staceybrassrussell.com/evolve-system ( E.V.O.L.V.E.) (13:44) -https://staceybrassrussell.com/serve-system ( S.E.R.V.E.) (15:53) - System upgrade (21:39) - Opportunity for transformation (25:51) - Mindset and yoga (31:01) -https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Mind-Manual-Living-Creatively/dp/0938190121 ( The Passionate Mind) (33:38) - How is Stacey cultivating joy? Stacey Brass-Russell is the founder of INSPIRED EVOLUTION™ LLC in New York City and is a master life coach and business strategist. She helps creative, passionate growth-minded individuals move through resistance to change and use their creativity, gifts and passions to build service-based businesses from scratch as well as succeed and grow within their existing work and lives. Stacey also holds the highest level yoga teaching certifications and has been teaching yoga for 20 years, co-founded and owned her own studio in NYC and has trained and mentored hundreds of certified yoga teachers. She is also a lifelong performer having appeared on Broadway as well as all over the country and in numerous commercials and voice overs. She resides in New York City with her psychoanalyst husband Christopher and 2 cats, Ella and Charmaine. She is a passionate home cook, avid theatre goer and music lover. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I'm making a commitment to not miss anything and to allow the fullness of sadness, joy, grief, and fear. The breathwork helps me do that." – Aine Rock We all have a baseline of optimal health and wellness. Discovering your unique baseline takes practice and curiosity. Once you find the tools that nourish your soul, cultivate a daily habit so that when you are faced with times of stress, your tools are ready to support you. On this week's edition of Rock Your Joy, Aine is getting back to the basics and offering suggestions for tools to add to your wellness routine. Tools such as breathwork, morning pages, exercise, meditation, and sleep are all great habits to cultivate. Listen for some motivation to return to your yoga cushion! (00:34) - Pillars of wellness (01:50) - Meditation (03:17) - Morning pages (04:40) - Breathwork (06:40) - Heart rate variability https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I wanted to sell art online in a way that created democracy in an industry where there's a lot of smoke and mirrors and intimidation. I wanted to change all that and really disrupt it." - Emily McInnes Art is healing. It can enliven a space and improve your mood. However, the art world has long been hidden behind cultural gatekeepers and critics. Emily McInnes is trying to change this with her online gallery EYE BUY ART. Emily joined Aine for an illuminating conversation about access to art and the importance of connecting with an artist's story. She explains why it's so rewarding to purchase from an artist over a mass-produced platform such as Ikea and goes into the importance of sitting with negative emotions. Tune in for a cathartic conversation! (03:43) - The missing piece (08:23) - Investing in the narrative (15:04) - Reverse engineering (19:22) - Energy shift (23:51) - Let it sit (28:01) - The gift of adversity (30:42) - How is Emily cultivating joy? Emily McInnes the founder of two art servicing businesses: one that curates site-specific contemporary art projects for corporate partners, and an e-commerce platform for emerging artists, EYE BUY ART. She started with the idea of having an online business  and reverse-engineered the concept from there so that she would have flexibility and could start a family.  https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I can look to what really matters: saying yes to taking chances, living outside of my comfort zone, trying new things, and savoring the sweetness of every moment, every breath." – Aine Rock When one chapter of your life closes and a new one begins, it is normal to feel nostalgic for the life you had. These reflections can help you evaluate where you are as well as where you are headed. On this week's edition of Rock Your Joy, Aine opens up about the medical emergency her husband faced in their early days of marriage and how this challenge helped her to realize what was important in her own life. When your very foundation is shaken, there is always an opportunity to be present and ask yourself if the things you have been doing give you true joy. Listen and reflect. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"I ended up exactly where I was supposed to be, helping women entrepreneurs with their finances, understanding financial literacy, maximizing their profit, and reclaiming their lives." - Jamie Trull  Society tells us from an early age that women are not good with finances – that numbers, dollars, and cents are a man's domain. Jamie Trull is on a mission to help women break away from this myth and take charge of their financial literacy. Jamie joined Aine to talk about the rise of women-owned businesses and how women can put on both their CEO and CFO hats to make the best decisions for their businesses. She shared advice for entrepreneurs looking to better understand their profits and losses as well as a reminder to pay yourself for your time and effort. Take a listen! (02:05) Drawn to numbers (05:20) Taking ownership with data (10:34) Financial literacy (12:50) Profitability deep dive (16:11) Surviving to thriving (20:24) Hustle culture (23:25) Numbers as possibilities (27:27) Finances in the home (29:49) How is Jamie cultivating joy? (32:31) https://balancecfo.mykajabi.com/fff ( Financial Fitness Formula) (33:13) https://balancecfo.mykajabi.com/basics ( Finance Basics) Jamie Trull is a Financial Literacy Coach and Profit Strategist who helps business owners understand the finance side of their business so that they can make and KEEP more money. Prior to becoming an online entrepreneur, Jamie spent her career rising in the ranks of Finance Leadership in the Coca-Cola System.  After leaving the Corporate world in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, Jamie leveraged her background and her CPA designation to serve women-owned businesses as a Virtual CFO. Recognizing that there was a lack of truly accessible and understandable financial education resources for small business owners, Jamie pivoted her business toward creating resources to help fill that gap and impact more people. Today Jamie has helped thousands of business owners feel more confident about their finances through her resources and programs. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"When we are aligned with our potential, our worthiness, and our desires, we create the reality we want." - Aine Rock Many of us go through life simply reacting to the situations that are thrust upon us. But it is possible to manage your energy, attract good outcomes, and create the reality that you desire. On this week's edition of Rock Your Joy, Aine is taking a look at the Law of Attraction. Tune in for Aine's tips on how you can change your vibrations and create the life you want. Leave reaction mode behind! https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"We're told desire just happens to us and oftentimes our bodies are seen as objects of pleasure. But we can create our own desire and pleasure, then we can experience it for ourselves, not just for the male gaze, not just for the consumption of others, but for us." Traditionally women have been expected to be givers and are not taught to celebrate their sexuality. Danielle Savory wants to change all that. Originally trained in neuroscience, Danielle has made it her mission to help women find their pleasure. Tune in to this week's episode of Rock Your Joy as Danielle talks to Aine about how she helps women increase sensitivity, get in touch with their senses, and stay grounded in their bodies. (01:30) - Being human to full capacity (04:44) - Love no matter what (07:04) - The intersection of sensuality and mindset (11:44) - Pleasure as a priority (15:55) - Wake up your body (18:59) -https://daniellesavory.com/group/ ( Better Sex in 90 Days) (23:44) - Reconnect with desire (25:02) - Sex coach certification (26:54) - Right action (28:04) - How is Danielle cultivating joy? https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We're often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

Most of us move through life taking things on the chin and trying to power through obstacles with bravery and courage. While there is a time and place for that, it is so important that we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and ask for help when we need it. For Aine, this idea came to a breaking point with her ongoing move across country. On this week’s edition of Rock Your Joy, Aine gets vulnerable and makes the case for why you should too. Take a listen. (00:34) - The underbelly of expansion https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“When our girls are growing up in a culture that rewards them for being complicit and agreeable, to ask them to be powerful and to use their voice can mean getting in trouble, getting a bad grade, or losing friends. There are consequences to learning to be powerful, especially as you're growing up.” – Simone Marean Learning to use your voice to speak up for yourself is a muscle. Simone Marean, co-founder and co-CEO of Girls Leadership, believes that if you teach girls the social, emotional skills to assert themselves early in life, that muscle will be stronger as they grow up. Simone joined Aine for an empowering discussion on the emotional benefits of training girls to use their voice to advocate for themselves and others. Whether you have daughters, granddaughters, nieces, friends, or you need a boost for yourself, listen to the episode to learn more about Girls Leadership and their important work. (02:28) - https://girlsleadership.org/ (Girls Leadership) (06:34) - Partnering with adults (10:48) - Race and ethnicity (15:33) - Social-emotional learning (20:25) - Unlearning (24:25) - Direct impact (26:45) - Program structure (29:22) - Collective healing (36:50) - How is Simone cultivating joy? Simone Marean is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Girls Leadership, a national educational nonprofit that equips girls with the skills to exercise the power of their voice. In Girls Leadership’s ten years as a nonprofit, it has impacted more than 200,000 girls, and is on track to reach one million girls by 2023. She began her career teaching in New York at Brearley and the Young Women’s Leadership School and she taught at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Simone now presents the latest research and work on girls around the country; including at Google, Facebook, Morgan Stanley, PwC, UBS, as well as on the Today Show and KQED’s Forum. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College and later earned a Master’s Degree in Education from NYU. She now lives with her family in Berkeley, California. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

"Let's together release ourselves of this notion that we can do it all and instead ask ourselves, can we do what matters?" - Aine Rock In our quest to be picture-perfect moms, it is easy to take on way too much. Doing it all will just leave you exhausted and overwhelmed. Instead, it is time to take a hard look at everything on your plate and think about what you can release. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine is offering tips on how you can create space in your life to do the work that really matters. Listen and create a daily practice that leaves you feeling accomplished and supported. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“Mothering is available to all women whether you decide to mother a child or not. We mother our careers, our relationships, ideas, and dreams. We often discover the most overlooked person that needs mothering is ourselves.” - Gertrude Lyons No matter if you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, mothering is one of the hardest jobs a person can sign up for. Many moms feel guilty about their choices, especially when they are trying to make their dreams come true at the same time. Rock Your Joy is coming full circle today and revisiting one of our first guests, Gertrude Lyons. Gertrude returns to talk about her research into the transformational opportunity of mothering, divine feminine energy, and how it is possible to merge your dreams with that of creating strong family bonds. A crucial part of this conversation is that you don’t have to be a mom yet to take part. Tune in! (03:40) - https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/ (Rewrite the Mother Code) (08:24) - Regret and remorse (14:05) - Tapping into divine feminine energy (21:21) - Redefining self-care (26:33) - Balanced values (31:38) - https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/podcast (mot(HER)) (42:41) - How is Gertrude cultivating joy? Where to find and work with Gertrude Lyons: Rewrite the Mother Code Mastermind June 7: https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/mastermind (https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/mastermind) Woman’s Essential Experience May 21-23: https://events.wrightfoundation.org/womans-essential-experience/ (https://events.wrightfoundation.org/womans-essential-experience/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgertrudelyons/ (@drgertrudelyons) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gertrudelyons/ (drgertrudelyons) Website: http://www.drgertrudelyons.com/ (www.drgertrudelyons.com) https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/ (Gertrude Lyons)’ coaching journey began nearly 30 years ago when she and her husband decided to work with a couples coach at the Wright Foundation. It was through these sessions that she began to realize the powerful effects of coaching and decided to become a coach herself. During her doctoral studies at Wright University, she took a deep dive into the idea of motherhood. The program and her studies deepened her relationship with her daughters, as well as her sense of self. Gertrude’s goal is to help women reclaim their lives through mothering and create a safe space where women can express their dreams, fears, and truths around motherhood.  https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“It's really important to me in the work that I do, to empower my clients to move through life, make bold decisions, be able to recognize fear, and still be able to trust your instincts.” – Aine Rock For years, Aine has dreamed of moving to California. But there was always something holding her back – from other people’s criticism to her own fears. Recently, the universe gave her signs she couldn’t ignore, and she and her husband made the bold decision to uproot their lives in search of the home they always dreamed of. Making the decision was half the battle. Moving through the anxiety of the transition is another beast entirely. On this week’s edition of Rock Your Joy, Aine encourages you to make bold decisions and allow yourself to feel all the joy, excitement, and anxiety that comes with it. Don’t let fear hold you back, trust your intuition.  https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

Food has a way of bringing people together across cultures and backgrounds. Kids are notoriously picky eaters and need guidance to make healthy food decisions. Pilot Light is a nonprofit partnering teachers and chefs to make learning about food fun. Alex DeSorbo-Quinn is the executive director of Pilot Light and joined Aine for a conversation about food and self-care on this week’s edition of Rock Your Joy. Listen to the conversation to find out how Pilot Light was inspired by Michelle Obama, why the partnership between chefs and teachers is so meaningful, and how to find self-care in unexpected moments. Join the conversation! (02:19) - How to make health education fun (04:42) - The power of music (07:48) - Defining food education withhttps://pilotlightchefs.org/ ( Pilot Light) (17:46) - Growth & expansion (23:21) - Changing food in the home (28:05) - Practicing self-care (29:40) - How is Alex cultivating joy? Pilot Light Programs: https://pilotlightchefs.org/what-we-do/food-education-fellowship/ (Food Education Fellowship) https://foodedu.pilotlightchefs.org/ (The Food Education Center) https://foodedu.pilotlightchefs.org/family-resources/ (Family Meal Resources) https://foodedu.pilotlightchefs.org/elearning-lesson-plans/ (Pilot Light Anywhere) https://foodedu.pilotlightchefs.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/09/PL_FES_2018.pdf (Food Education Standards) Alex DeSorbo-Quinn is the executive director of Pilot Light, a nonprofit that partners teachers with chefs to encourage food education. She is originally from upstate New York and now lives in the Chicago area with her husband and three young children, Tommy, Oliver, and Poppy. Alex started her career at Harlem Hospital in New York City, where she became involved in school-based health education programs that gave young students the knowledge and tools to save lives through hip hop music. Recognizing the power of the creative arts to engage students in learning, she decided to devote her career to it and has had the honor of serving as Pilot Light's first executive director since 2014. Together with an incredible team of educators and chefs, Pilot Light has reached more than 12,000 students nationwide with important food education by teaching about food–through food–in subjects like math and English. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“Set some time to rest and relax, to turn off your computer, to turn off the email. Not having enough time to rest is a myth.” – Aine Rock The pandemic has forced many of us into constant pivot mode where we’re trying to exist as families, learners, and employees all under one roof. For those of us lucky enough to keep our jobs thanks to the possibilities of remote work, it's easy to let work and school take over our lives. Resetting boundaries is the key to ensure you are getting the mental and emotional breaks you need to stay healthy. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine calls for digital sunsets – the idea of making the unplugging of devices a regular part of your routine. She also makes the case for taking time in the middle of the day to do something delightful. Listen to the episode for Aine’s tips to ensure that you’re getting the rest you need. (00:34) - Rest and unplug (08:08) - https://www.ainerock.com/mastermind (Journey to Joy) https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“The less we have, and the more intentional things we have in our home, the easier it is to really feel openness and expansiveness.” - Lili Pettit We have spent most of 2020 at home. The pandemic necessitated that our homes become our offices, schools, and gyms, among other things. The amount of stuff we have can clutter our spaces and our minds. In order to feel productive, functional, and happy in our homes, we need to get rid of the things that are not serving us.  This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine is revisiting her conversation with intuitive expert organizer and breathwork healer, Lili Pettit, about how she found great joy in creating order out of chaos. Listen in to find out how to live a more organized and spiritually aligned life. (02:57) - Holistic home organization (09:12) - Expansion in lockdown (13:28) - Homes with kids (17:03) -https://clutterhealing.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=478037e59aa68708fae35a94f&id=415eba4f92 ( Weekly Ritual Reset) (20:22) -https://www.ainerock.com/masterclass ( Align to Thrive) (21:09) -https://clutterhealing.com/sacredspace ( Sacred Space) (26:04) - Breathwork healing (36:00) - How is Lili cultivating joy? Lili Pettit is an intuitive expert organizer, Founder of http://www.clutterhealing.com (Clutter Healing® Inc.), a breathwork healer and a mother. She takes a holistic approach to home organizing, focusing on the whole home while leading clients on a gentle and effective journey toward living a more organized and spiritually aligned life. Her motto is #itsallconnected. All clutter is connected to unresolved parts of our past. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“We can move forward trusting in the infinite abundance of the universe. Or we can stay small and live in fear.” – Aine Rock March has been difficult for many and Aine is no exception. While it can be easier to explain things after all loose ends have been tied up, it is important to lean into what makes us uncomfortable so that we can truly grow. On this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine reflects on what it means to truly trust the abundance of the universe even when things seem impossible. Grab a pen and sheet of paper so you can reflect alongside Aine. (00:34) - How you move with trust https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“I think as parents, we sometimes forget to allow ourselves to just be human. We get to have our experience as human beings, as parents, and our children get to have theirs.” — Annmarie Chereso  Even under normal circumstances, it can be difficult to feel ok with putting your needs above those of your family. After a year of sheltering-in-place, tending to yourself is vitally important. On this rebroadcast of Rock Your Joy, Aine is talking to http://annmariechereso.me (Annmarie Chereso) - a Mom, Wife, Meditator, Life & Leadership Coach and Founder of http://bringithome.me/ (Bring It! Home) Annmarie discusses at length her developing practice of creating the conditions she needs to thrive. Annmarie has also dealt with a lot of unexpected transitions over the course of her life. She offers encouragement and tips for parents helping children and young adults navigate the uncertainty of the times. Listen in and foster curiosity about what you’re feeling. (00:34) -https://www.ainerock.com/mastermind ( Journey to Joy) (03:22) - Who is Annmarie? (06:03) - Practicing stepping back (10:19) - The journey to being a coach (15:58) - Freedom (23:44) - Devotion (24:49) - Opportunity in crisis (31:27) - How is Annmarie cultivating joy? Author, teacher, coach, and liberator, https://annmariechereso.me/ (Annmarie Chereso), empowers people to be authentically happy and FREE to reach their full potential. Connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annmariechereso/ (@annmariechereso) https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“Begin today. Bravely, because fear, I guarantee, will show up. Fear is a part of life. And fear can exist and you can still move forward.” - Aine Rock Rock Your Joy is officially one year old today! When Aine first started recording, her goal was to inspire through conversations and reflections. The pandemic started around the same time that the first episode was released. The message of the podcast has been intertwined with the pandemic since day one: how do we navigate the chaos and live lives of purpose and passion? Today Aine is reflecting on her first year as a podcaster. Tune in for a reflection on how you can reframe any situation to find its gifts. (00:34) - First anniversary (09:16) - Hope and gratitude (13:50) - https://www.ainerock.com/mastermind (Journey to Joy) https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“In order for us to give really good yeses in life, to bring in the things that are for us, we have to first learn how to give really good nos.” – Kelly Mahalak Human Design is a marriage between ancient spiritual systems and quantum physics. It is a tool intended to help you cut through the noise of your suffering so that you can live an intentional, purposeful life. Kelly Mahalak is a Human Design coach and creator of the popular (re)defined program helps people get to their essence. She is Aine’s guest this week on Rock Your Joy and discusses what Human Design is and how you can harness this tool. Take a listen to the episode. (02:14) - Empowering entrepreneurs with Human Design (07:11) - Blueprint for the soul (09:17) - Intertwined systems (10:42) - Chart interpretation (16:48) - Decision-making compass (24:37) -https://www.ainerock.com/masterclass ( Align to Thrive Masterclass) (25:43) - Self-trust (33:32) - https://www.kellymahalak.com/satisfied (Satisfied) (46:01) -https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10813940/ ( Ginny & Georgia) (46:42) - How is Kelly cultivating joy? http://instagram.com/kellymahalak (Kelly Mahalak) is an Embodied Leadership Facilitator and Human Design Coach. She helps female-identifying entrepreneurs and executives step into their power fully by embracing who they were created to be and unbecoming everything that was never really them to begin with. Kelly is the creator of (re)defined, a decolonized and trauma-informed Human Design mentorship and training and is a single mom with 3 daughters proving that anything is possible when you learn to trust yourself. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“We are not meant to manage and prioritize every single thing by ourselves. It is so much more beautiful and joyful when we bring in the support of other people.” — Aine Rock  It is in moments of stillness that you can really hear the whispers of the universe. If you have been struggling with trying to figure out your next steps or your next evolution, it is time to start paying attention to the signs all around you, and when you’re ready to take the next step, don’t be afraid to ask for support. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine is sharing more on her personal life. She discusses three things that have helped her move into different phases of her life. Listen to the episode to hear about them, and know you are supported on your journey to your next phase! (00:33) - The process of pivoting (01:38) - Daily disciplines (04:55) - Rituals for gratitude (08:34) - https://www.ainerock.com/mastermind (Journey to Joy) (09:50) - Asking for support https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“The more we're willing to work on ourselves and go deeper into our own healing, the more space we can hold for other people to heal.” – Aine Rock For years, Aine saw herself on retreat in Maui, but the opportunity proved elusive. It was only when she said yes to a mastermind course that she was able to realize her dream. On this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine talks about the concept of investing in yourself. She shares how the investment of time and money initially put her off before she realized that this was the best way for her to grow. Listen as Aine shares her experience with a mastermind course and discusses how you can make the leap and invest in yourself. (00:34) - A Culmination in Maui (08:24) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxWzD1E7EOU ( Shylah Ray “Existence”) https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“Where do I feel most like myself? Where am I finding that joy and passion and excitement? I let those things lead me along the way.” – Aine Rock There is no field manual guiding you toward your ultimate purpose. Finding your flow is a journey of trial and error. For Aine, that meant multiple career iterations before finding her joy in helping and coaching others. On this week’s episode, Aine shares her journey and talks about the questions you need to ask yourself to guide the way. Listen for a reflection on the importance of giving yourself permission to be who you want to be. (00:52) - https://www.ainerock.com/journeytojoy (Journey to Joy) (01:44) - Permission to pivot https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“When the boundaries between work and life totally went away, I think we were all forced to reconstruct them.” – Kate Torgersen Kate Torgersen had a demanding job that required her to travel consistently. This created a nightmare scenario as a nursing mother on the road. Unable to find a solution to get her breastmilk home to her infants, she created one instead. This week on Rock Your Joy, Kate Torgersen joined Aine to discuss her company, Milk Stork, a courier service for working women that gets their breastmilk home on demand. She talked about how women are communicating their worth and have helped get employers to offer Milk Stork as a benefit. She also discussed why she had a reckoning with her stress levels. Take a listen! (03:17) - Keeping women at the table (04:24) - Born out of frustration (09:07) - Creating demand with employers (11:06) - Solutions in the pandemic (14:56) - Working with family (17:01) - Reckoning with stress (20:34) - Balancing the scales (27:13) - How is Kate cultivating joy? Kate Torgersen is the founder and CEO of Milk Stork®, the first-ever breast milk shipping company. Since launching in 2015, Milk Stork’s award-winning services have supported breastfeeding, traveling moms at more than 700 companies, and Milk Stork has delivered more than 3,200,000 ounces of breastmilk - helping traveling moms maintain their commitment to breastfeeding. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“Let’s unpack the shoulds and all of the things that stop you from really living into your optimal energy.” - Aine Rock Rock Your Joy’s mission is to help you live an intentional, joyful life. Now it’s time to go behind the scenes to find out about Aine’s journey. Today’s episode is the first in a series where Aine discusses the different paths that led her to Rock Your Joy. Take a listen as Aine shares about her time as an artist, actress, yoga teacher, and coach. Learn more about feminine versus masculine energies and how you can find balance. Listen to the episode and create the masterpiece that is your life. (00:34) - Who I am becoming (03:08) - High performance healing (10:02) - Create the masterpiece of your life https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“We need to be teaching our boys how to be allies. And one way of doing that is really building emotional competency.” - Annie Warshaw The pandemic has touched every aspect of our lives, and for women in the workforce, it has been devastating. With kids home learning online, it can be difficult for moms to carve out time to work if they’re fortunate enough to have a work from home option. Annie Warshaw knows this struggle all too well and had to pivot her own business to better serve the needs of her clients. Annie joined Aine to talk about Mission Propelle, her coaching business that aims to give moms the tools they need to stay in the workforce. She discussed overwhelm, equity, and managing societal expectations. Listen for Annie’s story as well as tips on what you can do to gain some semblance of a work-life balance under extraordinary conditions. (03:03) -https://missionpropelle.com/ ( Mission Propelle) (05:21) - Workforce depletion (08:08) - Equity education (10:48) - Corporate solutions (15:34) - Personal passion (19:18) - Building emotional competency (24:11) - Principles from yoga (28:40) - Tips for overwhelmed moms (33:26) - Fun with self-care (35:32) - How is Annie cultivating joy? If you would like to participate in Aine's small group mentorship program, Journey to Joy, mentioned in this episode you can apply https://www.ainerock.com/journeytojoy (here).  Annie Warshaw is the CEO and Co-founder of https://missionpropelle.com/ (Mission Propelle). She is a fierce advocate for gender equity. For the past seven years she has run operations for the company, overseeing partnerships with over 100 schools in the Chicagoland area. She now manages corporate partnerships for their product, Equity Consulting. She is also a Gender Justice Professor at Roosevelt University and is an activist in her community. She is a mom to a 3.5 year old and 19 month old and is due in March of 2021. https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“I want you to be future casting for the woman who, in January 2022, is able to look back and see measurable progress toward living her optimal life." - Aine Rock We all need something to shoot for, but sometimes externally focused goals are too limiting. Coming off what was a very difficult year, it is clearer than ever that we don’t have control over external circumstances. On this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine advocates setting targets to help us keep momentum without limiting ourselves to goals we do not have control over. Tune in for tips on how you can plan your year intentionally so that you can continue making progress even if you aren’t running at 100% every day. Check out the book, How to Be an Imperfectionist by Stephen Guise for more. (00:34) - Stay the course (02:08) - Something to shoot for (04:31) -https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Imperfectionist-Self-Acceptance-Perfectionism/dp/0996435409/ ( How to Be an Imperfectionist) (5:04) - https://www.ainerock.com/journeytojoy (Journey to Joy) (06:23) - Creating systems and rituals If you would like to participate in Aine's small group mentorship program, Journey to Joy, mentioned in this episode you can apply https://www.ainerock.com/journeytojoy (here).  https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“When you are in harmony with nature, when you live, eat, sleep, work in harmony with nature, you will have optimal health and a vibrant life.” - Avanti Kumar-Singh Ayurveda is considered the mother of all healing systems. The ancient, Indian practice has been around for thousands of years and uses the rhythms of nature to promote health and self-healing. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is a trained medical doctor who returned to the Ayurvedic healing system of her youth to help heal her own chronic conditions and offer integrated healing to others. Today on Rock Your Joy, Dr. Kumar-Singh spoke to Aine about the principles of Ayurveda, the tools of yoga, and how people can take their health into their own hands by becoming more aware of their own patterns. Listen and learn how you can create routines that promote health, and how you can find meditation in everyday things. **This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.** (03:14) - Integrating ayurveda with western medicine (04:27) - Choosing a non-traditional path (09:54) - Balance with nature (12:59) - Healing ourselves from within (17:39) - Pandemic anxiety (21:27) - Stability and safety (24:59) - Nourishment routines & rituals (31:41) -https://www.avantikumarsingh.com/the-book ( The Health Catalyst) (34:02) - How is Avanti cultivating joy? To apply for Aine’s Small Group Mentorship cohort click https://www.ainerock.com/coaching (here). If you’d like to take the Rock Your Joy! Podcast survey you can do so by following https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw8_081dp9MZFWNIzMizEbAJ3rxqCYXm1IbMDIf56OuJuUYQ/viewform (this link).  When http://www.avantikumarsingh.com (Avanti Kumar-Singh) left her medical practice to teach Ayurveda full time, many of her contemporaries thought she was crazy. And for a brief moment, she believed them. Yet as soon as she decided to trust her instincts and own her deep expertise in the practice of Ayurveda, the universe responded in kind, and the opportunities to start spreading her profound knowledge of healing came pouring in. Now, as Chicago’s premier thought leader and go-to expert on Ayurveda, Avanti’s mission is to share the methods that transformed her life with as many people as possible. If you’re interested in learning more about Ayurveda and self-healing, check out Avanti’s recently released book, https://www.amazon.com/Health-Catalyst-Ayurveda-Self-Heal-Wellness/dp/1734657227 (The Healing Catalyst). https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“The date on the calendar doesn't change anything unless you change." – Aine Rock January is the start of a new year and with it comes the hope that we will start anew and live the lives we want. This is possible, but only if we are willing to reflect on what has and hasn’t worked for us and put in the work to move forward. Aine kicks off her first show of the new year with a discussion on the value of being intentional when setting your goals. It is only through consistency, habits, and actions that we are fully able to realize our dreams. Take a listen to the episode and download https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ff4eea6eb6637bbde6cbe6c (Aine’s intention questionnaire) so you can get clear on your goals for 2021. (00:34) - Review & assess (03:21) - Widen the lens (07:52) - Accountability partner https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“Follow your bliss and doors will open where there were no doors before.” - Joseph Campbell & The Power of Myth Everyone has a unique purpose. Sometimes that purpose aligns with our job or career, but other times, purpose is bigger than any role or accomplishment. Throughout 2020, Aine has interviewed guests who have listened for their calling and are making great strides pursuing it. For this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy, take a listen for advice from guests such as Rha Goddess, Cynthia Kane, Paula Quinn, and many others on the soul-satisfying work of heeding your life’s purpose. (00:34) - Joy through purpose (02:39) - Purpose anxiety (05:26) - Internal knowing (10:15) - Taking charge (12:47) - Just for smiles (13:42) - Empathy and action (18:16) - https://www.ainerock.com/release (Release & Activate Workshop) (19:07) - Rooted in nature (21:09) - Listen to the body (26:57) - The right combo If you’re ready to set goals and get a clear vision to bring your highest self into 2021, Aine’s hosting a special Release & Activate Workshop on Sunday, January 3rd at 3pm CT. Follow https://www.ainerock.com/release (this link) to sign up.  https://www.instagram.com/aine_rockyourjoy/ (Aine Rock) is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9FMWE5a2IxRQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/7sqhsnfavKnP4yCeF8EXOL (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-joy/id1501888277 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

“I believe that the home is a living, breathing entity that needs nurturing, love, attention and care, just like any human would.” - Lili PettitWe have spent most of 2020 at home. The pandemic necessitated that our homes become our offices, schools, and gyms, among other things. The amount of stuff we have can clutter our spaces and our minds. In order to feel productive, functional, and happy in our homes, we need to get rid of the things that are not serving us. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine spoke with intuitive expert organizer and breathwork healer, Lili Pettit, about how she found great joy in creating order out of chaos. Listen in to find out how to live a more organized and spiritually aligned life.(00:00) - Embodied Leader workshops(03:19) - Holistic home organization(09:35) - Expansion in lockdown(13:51) - Homes with kids(17:26) - Weekly Ritual Reset(20:43) - Sacred Space(25:00) - Breathwork healing(35:34) - How is Lili cultivating joy?Aine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

"To manifest your best life, you have to open up the gates within. Let the energy and the beauty of you circulate, flow, and touch everyone around you."  – Aine RockThis year presented us with challenges we never anticipated, and as we look toward the hope and unwritten future of 2021, we need a new way to approach our goal setting and planning for the year ahead. Rather than setting goals from a place of scarcity and limitation, we must look within to approach the new year from a place of expansion and possibility. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine proposes a deep investigation into your own intuition as a guide to set your yearly goals from a place of love and worthiness. Listen in and unlock the flow. (00:34) - Journey to Joy(02:16) - Tap into worthinessAine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“One of the fundamental shifts to support finding and owning your purpose and your calling is to get still, and to start going in as opposed to seeking.” - Rha GoddessEarly in the pandemic, Rha had a dream where she fought to stay afloat in a wild storm. Suddenly she heard a voice say, “Do not fight the waves. Let the current carry.” It’s a message each of us can benefit from, and not just in this year of massive change. Many of us have what Rha would call purpose anxiety: Who am I? What am I meant to do with my life? What if I go for it and it doesn’t work out? Rha Goddess, Founder and CEO of Move the Crowd, admits she came to her own purpose kicking and screaming. After a life-changing wake-up call, she chose soul coaching and authorship to help people find their purpose and work through three major conversations that often stand in the way. Through her most recent project nFormation, a membership-based technology platform for high-performing women of color, Rha has experienced how purpose can evolve and change over time, particularly when we analyze how our personal gifts align with the times in which we live. Rha Goddess is our guest on this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy where she discusses how the “great pause” has given us the gift of time, her book The Calling: Three Fundamental Shifts to Stay True, Get Paid and Do Good, and the evolution of purpose and its alignment with the times. Take a listen!(01:00) - Embodied Leader Workshop(02:48) - Champion for the spirit(04:02) - The sacred pause(11:45) - The Calling(19:38) - Inner foundation(25:43) - Divine experiences(30:37) - Worthiness(33:50) - Are you willing to be the one?(36:40) - nFormation(45:24) - How is Rha cultivating joy?Rha Goddess is the entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries and social entrepreneurs. Rha’s work has focused on issues of racial justice and equality, electoral politics, offender aid and restoration, mental health and youth and women’s empowerment and contributed to initiatives that have impacted millions of lives. Her work has been featured in Time Magazine, Ms Magazine, Variety, Essence, the Source, Redbook, Forbes, Fast Company and the Chicago Tribune, among others. As a sought-after speaker, Rha has led the conversation around a “whole self” approach to entrepreneurship as key to a more just, harmonious and sustainable economy and culture. As CEO of Move The Crowd, Rha is galvanizing a movement of 3 Million entrepreneurs dedicated to re-imagining “work” as a vehicle for creative expression, financial freedom and societal transformation. Rha’s book, The Calling (St. Martin’s Press) leverages her unique methodology into a step by step blueprint for finding your purpose and making your most profitable contribution. Aine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Full Show Notes:“Daily actions and choices take courage. So tap into that feeling of courage because the more that we can feel the energy, we can recreate it.” - Aine RockWhen your mind is racing a mile a minute, it’s easy for fears and insecurities to creep in. By connecting with your breath, you can bring yourself back to the present moment and tap into feelings of courage.As we approach the end of what has been a difficult year, there has never been a better time to reflect on moments where we have taken courageous action and then think about how we can show up with courage in 2021 and beyond. After you listen to the episode, check out Aine’s 10-minute heart meditation. Use that meditation as your guide.(00:34) - Tap into courage(03:40) - Back to the present(07:44) - The gift of reflectionAine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“In a way, I feel like I'm only now, after having gone through everything, finding a way to bridge all these pieces of my life together and that purpose in each and every facet of the pie brings me joy.” - Abbe Meryl FederWhen you’re going through difficult times, it’s hard to see how you will ever find joy again. Abbe Meryl Feder found herself in this position when she was going through the devastating journey of IVF. It was made especially challenging because she didn’t have anyone in her life who really understood what she was going through.Now that Abbe is on the other side, she’s finding joy in life’s small moments and finding new purpose in sharing her story with others. She joined Aine for a discussion on the painful journey of IVF, the fear of regret, survivor’s guilt, and how she’s trying to empower more men to share their stories of infertility. Listen to the episode for some inspiration on finding gifts in the struggle.(02:16) - Abbe's mission(04:02) - Maculate Conception(06:37) - Abbe's fertility journey(11:34) - Shout it from the rooftop(13:56) - The toll on couples(15:21) - Creating the narrative(18:01) - InCircle Fertillity(19:57) - Pregnancy after loss(22:03) - Raising twins(26:36) - How is Abbe cultivating joy?Abbe Meryl Feder is a writer, producer, and actress in Los Angeles. She’s an Artist in Residence at the Braid Theater in Santa Monica. Her struggle with infertility led to co-founding InCircle Fertility, a coaching business helping people navigate infertility. She is also a stylist, and is a recurring contributor to the blog What’s Up Moms. You can find her on Instagram at @absofstyle. She grew up on the mean streets of New York’s Upper East Side, graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. She is an avid mahjong and card player, an escape room enthusiast, and has been called by many friends a true "balabusta."Aine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“We want to think that joy and sadness are completely separate, but as we learn from the great teachers, they are not separate. They are entwined together.” – Aine Rock2020 has thrown us all for a loop. In many cities across the United States, a second series of COVID lockdowns are taking place right before the holidays. If you’ve made the difficult decision not to see your family for Thanksgiving or the December holidays, you’re likely feeling disappointment, sadness, anger, or even grief.These feelings are normal. Instead of steaming over them, make space for all of your difficult feelings. This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine gives tools to unpack your feelings and consciously co-create a new reality. Listen in for tips on how a gratitude practice can help you shift your perspective.(00:34) - Joy & sadness(02:06) - Shift our perspective(04:08) - Step back and look around(05:52) - Gratitude(06:49) - GenerosityAine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“Diseases aren't the only thing that can be viral. Love and hope and kindness and a lot of positive things can be viral as well.” - Shelly TygielskiSelf-care is not self-indulgence. It is a moral obligation to take care of yourself. This is the message of Shelly Tygielski, a self-care activist, mindfulness teacher, and the founder of Pandemic of Love.After the 2016 election, Shelly knew that she had to take action to make the world a better place. She worked with the Women’s March movement and noticed that many activists would get burned out. Using her skills as a mindfulness teacher, she was able to help these activists take better care of themselves so they could continue showing up for others.Now, Shelly is connecting volunteers across the globe with people who have been impacted by COVID-19. She is our guest on this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy and discusses the importance of self-care, compassion, and how to celebrate little victories.(02:19) - Self-care activism(03:32) - Shelly's mindfulness journey(07:27) - Mindfulness-based stress reduction(10:17) - Pandemic of Love(21:42) - Non-profit disruption(24:51) - Community safety net(27:35) - Moral obligation(33:40) - How is Shelly cultivating joy?Shelly Tygielski is the Founder of Pandemic of Love, a global, grass-roots volunteer-led mutual aid community that has directly matched over 700,000 people since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, accounting for over $42 million in direct transactions. If you would like to get involved with Pandemic of Love by providing assistance to a community member you can complete this form. She is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher, a community organizer, self-care activist and an author, with a forthcoming book, “Sit Down to Rise Up” due out in the Fall of 2021 from New World Publishing.Shelly’s work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Upworthy, The Kelly Clarkson Show and TIME magazine and she was recently recognized by President-Elect Joe Biden as being one of the individuals that is restoring “the soul of America.”Aine Rock is an artist, entrepreneur, mom and High Performance Coach working on becoming the best version of herself and inspiring others to do the same. Rock Your Joy is a place for women to share the unique ways they find, cultivate, and celebrate joy. We’re often so focused on things happening to us that we forget that joy exists within us. Tune in every other week as we find that joy, together.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Rock Your Joy in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.