Rock Your Joy

Intentional Rest

Aine Rock — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

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.

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Meditation: Grounding

Aine Rock — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

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Building Trust with Yourself

Aine Rock — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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 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

The Strong Mom, Strong Fam Way with Lauren Regula

Aine Rock — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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) - Strong Mom Strong Fam
(17:04) - The next open space
(19:45) - Sport parallels
(22:02) - Motherhood & entrepreneurship
(26:23) - Who Not How
(30:55) - Rest & recovery
(33:41) - Headspace
(35:43) - How is Lauren cultivating joy?
(38:04) - Be you and stay curious

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 @laurenregula or Facebook at @LaurenBayRegula.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Finding Gratitude

Aine Rock — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

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Questioning Habits

Aine Rock — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

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Your Mindset is Hurting Your Health with Dr. Nicole Byers

Aine Rock — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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?

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 Instagram and Facebook!

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Reconnecting

Aine Rock — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0600

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 ainerock.com/members.

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Meditation: Allow

Aine Rock — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

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Meditation: Breathe

Aine Rock — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

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Meditation: Heal

Aine Rock — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Meditation: Release

Aine Rock — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

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One Chapter Closes, A New One Begins

Aine Rock — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

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Simply Being Yourself with Jessica Zweig

Aine Rock — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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) - 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?

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Be in the Season of In Between

Aine Rock — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

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Align with Your Bliss with Stacey Brass-Russell

Aine Rock — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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) - E.V.O.L.V.E.
(13:44) - S.E.R.V.E.
(15:53) - System upgrade
(21:39) - Opportunity for transformation
(25:51) - Mindset and yoga
(31:01) - 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.

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Back to Basics

Aine Rock — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

The Transformative Power of Art with Emily McInnes

Aine Rock — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

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A Legacy of Joy

Aine Rock — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Reclaiming Your Financial Freedom with Jamie Trull

Aine Rock — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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) Financial Fitness Formula
(33:13) 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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Creating the Reality You Want

Aine Rock — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0600

"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!

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Prioritizing Pleasure with Danielle Savory

Aine Rock — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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) - 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?

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Courage in Vulnerability

Aine Rock — Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 -0600

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

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Exercising the Power of Your Voice with Simone Marean

Aine Rock — Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - 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.

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Do What Matters

Aine Rock — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0600

"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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Debunking the Myths around Mothering with Gertrude Lyons

Aine Rock — Wed, 05 May 2021 16:45:00 -0600

“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) - 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) - 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
Woman’s Essential Experience May 21-23: https://events.wrightfoundation.org/womans-essential-experience/
Instagram: @drgertrudelyons
LinkedIN: drgertrudelyons
Website: 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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Make Bold Decisions

Aine Rock — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0600

“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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Creating Healthy Food Connections with Alex DeSorbo-Quinn

Aine Rock — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0600

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 with 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:

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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Turn Off, Take Time, Rest

Aine Rock — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Journey to Joy

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Fan Favorite: Decluttering to Heal with Lili Pettit

Aine Rock — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Weekly Ritual Reset
(20:22) - Align to Thrive
(21:09) - Sacred Space
(26:04) - Breathwork healing
(36:00) - How is Lili cultivating joy?

Lili Pettit is an intuitive expert organizer, Founder of 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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

How Trust Shows Up in the Face of Fear

Aine Rock — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Revisiting Annmarie Chereso and Setting Conditions to Thrive

Aine Rock — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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 Annmarie Chereso - a Mom, Wife, Meditator, Life & Leadership Coach and Founder of 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) - 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, Annmarie Chereso, empowers people to be authentically happy and FREE to reach their full potential. Connect with her on Instagram @annmariechereso

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Reflections on a Year of Joy

Aine Rock — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Journey to Joy

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Designing the Life You Want with Kelly Mahalak

Aine Rock — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Align to Thrive Masterclass
(25:43) - Self-trust
(33:32) - Satisfied
(46:01) - Ginny & Georgia
(46:42) - How is Kelly cultivating joy?

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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Trust You Are Supported

Aine Rock — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Journey to Joy
(09:50) - Asking for support

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Say Yes to Investing in Yourself

Aine Rock — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Shylah Ray “Existence”

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Permission to Pivot

Aine Rock — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - Journey to Joy
(01:44) - Permission to pivot

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Supporting Breastfeeding Moms with Kate Torgersen

Aine Rock — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Create the Masterpiece of Your Life

Aine Rock — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Tackling Gender Equity with Annie Warshaw

Aine Rock — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - 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 here.

Annie Warshaw is the CEO and Co-founder of 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.

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Set Targets Over Goals

Aine Rock — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - How to Be an Imperfectionist
(5:04) - 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 here.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Healing through Ayurveda with Avanti Kumar-Singh

Aine Rock — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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) - The Health Catalyst
(34:02) - How is Avanti cultivating joy?

To apply for Aine’s Small Group Mentorship cohort click here. If you’d like to take the Rock Your Joy! Podcast survey you can do so by following this link.

When 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, The Healing Catalyst.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Set Your Intentions for 2021

Aine Rock — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0600

“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 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

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Find Joy Through Purpose

Aine Rock — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 01:05:29 -0600

“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) - 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 this link to sign up.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Decluttering to Heal with Lili Pettit

Aine Rock — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600

“I believe that the home is a living, breathing entity that needs nurturing, love, attention and care, just like any human would.” - Lili Pettit

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?

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Anchor Yourself in Love and Worthiness

Aine Rock — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600

"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 Rock

This 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 worthiness

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Embracing Your Calling with Rha Goddess

Aine Rock — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600

“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 Goddess

Early 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.

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Find Courage through Reflection

Aine Rock — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600

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 Rock

When 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 reflection

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The Gifts of Struggle with Abbe Meryl Feder

Aine Rock — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

“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 Feder

When 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."

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Unlock Joy Through Gratitude

Aine Rock — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

“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 Rock

2020 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) - Generosity

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Turning Compassion Into Action with Shelly Tygielski

Aine Rock — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

“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 Tygielski

Self-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.”

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Lead with Love

Aine Rock — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

"We are being told that our differences will keep us divided and that we should hate each other for those differences. But we have to win with love." – Aine Rock

Many of us have been experiencing a wide range of emotions lately in anticipation of the election. Now that the votes have all been cast, it’s important to look within, look to each other, and to be the light where we can be.

This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine reflects on how to move through these emotions, and continue forward fueled by love and joy. Listen for guidance on how to proceed with love and grace no matter the outcome of the election.

(00:34) - We must be a light
(08:57) - Anchor yourself in love

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Connecting with Your Guides with Dr. Amy Robbins

Aine Rock — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0600

“I just want people to be open and I want them to be curious and I want them to engage in the world in a way that can be much more fun and playful and beyond what we see.” – Dr. Amy Robbins

Fears about dying or losing our loved ones can lead to grief and suffering. But what if you could change your relationship with your fears about the other side? Dr. Amy Robbins is a therapist and a medium. After her own struggle with grief following the passing of a beloved aunt, Dr. Robbins began to connect with her spirit guides.

On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Dr. Robbins talks to Aine about why everyone should go to therapy, how you can hone your intuition, and why facing your fears about death will help you better experience life. If you are a soul-searcher, you won’t want to miss this episode.

(01:39) - After death visitation
(09:08) - Therapy and intuition
(11:04) - Intel from our guides
(15:06) - Manifestation conversation
(17:46) - Life, Death, and the Space Between
(19:47) - Intuitive children
(22:00) - Photographic orbs
(26:37) - How is Dr. Amy Robbins cultivating joy?

Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist, spiritual intuitive, wellness speaker and host of the hugely successful podcast Life, Death and The Space Between.

Dr. Robbins helps awaken and transform people by using the wisdom of death. While there is real sadness and grief around loss, Dr. Robbins makes death palpable yet approachable and truly believes that by dissecting death from a spiritual perspective, we can start to really live life. By starting with the end in mind, we can become more open, clear, conscious, calm and connected to not only what is happening here but also to our guidance from “the other side.”

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Look Within for the Answers

Aine Rock — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“The unseen, the unquantifiable, the stuff that you just know in your DNA that you feel. The things that we can't necessarily put a price tag on or a value on, those are the things that I want to start living my life by.” – Aine Rock

If you find yourself struggling under the weight of all the things you “should” be doing in your life, then it’s time to pause and get clear with yourself. Taking some time each day to pause and reflect will calm and quiet the chatter in your mind and help you figure out that which is most important to you.

This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine invites you to cultivate intimacy with your internal voice and get clear on what matters to you. Listen and make time to reflect.

(00:34) - Beauty in surrender
(03:19) - Release the should
(06:26) - Making space

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Empowering Girls Through Clothing with Kristen Flather

Aine Rock — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“We don't want them to feel constrained by the gender stereotypes that really do still permeate today's culture and a lot of ways and it starts at the very beginning, even before babies are born.” – Kristen Flather

We live in a society that puts unreasonable expectations on girls starting before they are even born. For new babies and children, most clothing available is on a spectrum of pink. Kristen Flather’s daughter struggled with this issue. Unable to find clothing that spoke to her interests or her unique personality, Kristen had the idea to start her own children’s clothing company.

As a former history teacher, Kristen took inspiration from the stories of strong women throughout history, and incorporated them into her clothing designs. She joined Aine for a discussion on how she was able to mesh two of her passions into a new business that has since become a family affair.

Kristen also talks about how the pandemic has forced her family to slow down and appreciate time together.

(01:15) - Becoming an entrepreneur
(04:57) - Free to be you
(07:28) - Heroic women
(10:05) - Leap of faith
(14:29) - Finding time
(15:54) - How is Kristen cultivating joy?
(18:13) - New additions
(20:51) - Pivoting in 2020

Kristen Flather is a history teacher turned small business owner. She started Makoshey, a clothing line for girls, with her husband Fred to offer inspiring, colorful, and comfortable options that break away from the current fashion trends and cliched graphics that dominate the girls retail space. Kristen is a mom to four kids and believes strongly that they should grow up to be anything, like anything, and do anything -- and what they wear should reflect those aspirations.

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Connect with Your Body

Aine Rock — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“If 2020 has taught us anything this year, it is surrender. To just stop trying to control the things we can't control.” – Aine Rock

Checking things off your to-do list is a satisfying feeling. But the thing with to-do lists is they never end. Sometimes, instead of trying to squeeze in just one more thing, it is better to connect with your body to check in with what it needs.

After a recent transformational travel experience, Aine shares why the practice of embodiment is so important to our physical and emotional health. She also talks about the importance of taking time to just be.

Aine’s new women’s circle, Sacred Joy, is open for sign-ups! Join to embrace the divine feminine energy and amplify your true passions.

(01:14) - Sacred Joy
(02:11) - Restore and receive
(06:35) - Embodiment

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Anchoring Yourself to the Present Moment with Cynthia Kane

Aine Rock — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“How can I be more helpful to myself right now? How can I be more generous with myself and more friendly toward myself right now in this moment? And the more that practice begins, the more self-compassion you cultivate.” – Cynthia Kane

Cynthia Kane suffered from anxiety for years. Things came to a head for her when her first love unexpectedly passed away. Alone and needing to pick up the pieces, Cynthia found comfort and purpose in meditation.

Since then, she has gone on to be a mindfulness instructor and the bestselling author of “How to Communicate Like a Buddhist.” Cynthia is Aine’s guest this week on Rock Your Joy.

Listen to the episode as Cynthia discusses her philosophy of Buddhism, dispels the myth that thinking is the enemy of meditation, and why it’s so important to set intentions for the day ahead.

(01:43) - How Cynthia's life experiment began
(09:03) - Communicating with ourselves
(15:14) - Learning to suffer less
(19:28) - Seeing your day as moments
(28:20) - Sitting with anxiety
(31:53) - Intentional Communication Training Program
(33:00) - How is Cynthia cultivating joy?

Cynthia Kane is a mindfulness instructor who has taught over 50,000 people so they can communicate better and feel more confident and present in their interactions.

She is also the author of three bestselling books, ‘How to Communicate like a Buddhist,’ ‘Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist,’ and ‘How to Meditate like a Buddhist.’ Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Yoga Journal, Self Magazine, and Woman’s Day Magazine.

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Surrender to the Moment

Aine Rock — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“Slow down. Check in. Listen for the stirrings of your soul. Surrender to the moment.” – Aine Rock

Planning our lives out is a great way to stay organized and stay in control. However, to truly be present, we must give ourselves the space and flexibility to change course when needed.

Aine hit a milestone this past week: 10 years of motherhood. The last 10 years have brought unimaginable joy but also many lessons in managing expectations and acknowledging that things don’t always go as planned.

Tune in to today’s episode of Rock Your Joy for a meditation on motherhood and surrender.

(00:34) - Celebrating a decade as a mother
(02:48) - Step into what is
(05:58) - Surrender to our primal experience

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Writing the Script for Your Life with Rea Frey

Aine Rock — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I think so many of us are in a state of doing and this time of just being has been so beautiful.” – Rea Frey

Many of us have thought about writing a book at some point in our lives. But writing a whole book is daunting, especially when the publishing process seems so out of reach. Rea Frey is a best-selling author here to demystify the publishing world. In addition to her own writing, Rea also helps aspiring writers realize their dreams through her company, Writeway.

On this week’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Rea shares her journey from dreamer to writer. She also talks about her journey homeschooling her daughter. For all parents struggling with COVID-related school closures, she has some advice: homeschooling is not the same as distance-learning, go easy on yourself!

Listen to the episode for writing and homeschooling advice.

(01:42) - Until I find You
(05:42) - Getting the work done
(08:20) - Helping other authors
(12:29) - Homeschooling
(18:35) - Soaking up the season
(20:35) - Moms' worst nightmares
(24:16) - Constructing a world without sight
(27:54) - How is Rea cultivating joy?
(30:24) - Task mode

Rea Frey is the author of four nonfiction books and three novels. While her path to publication seems like a dream, it was a long, arduous process to get there. The only reason she got a four-book deal with one of the Big 5 publishers is this: she began to look at her book as a product and publishing as a business.

That was a complete game changer.

Now, as the CEO and Founder of Writeway™, she teaches aspiring writers how to become published authors too. When she’s not promoting her novels or running her business, you can find her homeschooling her daughter, spending time with her husband, traveling, exercising, or plotting her next great adventure.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Find Joy Amidst the Chaos

Aine Rock — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“Sometimes it is the simplest and seemingly unimportant moments that string together into joy and a joyful life.” – Aine Rock

2020 has tested the resolve of everyone on the planet. But rather than give in to despair, it is important to remember in good times as well as times of crisis, that even the smallest moments have the power to bring joy.

This week, we’re reflecting on finding joy in the little things. Aine has had some great conversations over the last few months with women who are taking charge of their own happiness. Listen in for interviews with AnnMarie Chereso, Andrea Woroch, Shannon Buth, and Ahyiana Angel among many others for the simple activities they do to bring a smile to their faces.

Whether you’re going on a solo run, stopping to smell the roses, or honoring pauses, when you take the time to appreciate the small things, you can string together more moments of joy.

(00:34) - Joy in little things
(01:31) - Annmarie Chereso
(02:28) - Mar
(03:51) - Andrea Woroch
(04:32) - Shannon Buth
(05:41) - Andee Love
(06:58) - Ahyiana Angel
(08:01) - Brit Barron
(09:10) - Paula Quinn
(10:04) - Jenne Todd

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Overcoming Fear to Set Yourself Free with Brit Barron

Aine Rock — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“So many people know who they want to be. They know what they want. And there’s just a fear loop keeping them from getting there.” - Brit Barron

What do you do when you have a nagging feeling that you’re not living the life you are meant to? Brit Barron grew up in an Evangelical church, even rising to become a pastor. Her world changed when she fell in love with a woman.

After navigating the challenge of coming out, Brit realized that many other people also struggle with giving themselves the freedom to pursue what they truly want. Today on Rock Your Joy, we’re discussing the importance of allowing ourselves the freedom to be who we want without the worry of what others think.

Listen to the episode and check out Brit’s new book, Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For, and give yourself the grace to leave the fears that are not serving you behind.

(02:36) - Free & true
(05:56) - Worth It
(06:57) - Getting to the other side
(13:46) - Open to change
(16:35) - Back to busyness
(18:35) - Understanding Racism 101
(25:24) - How is Brit cultivating joy?
(29:15) - Forthcoming children's book

Brit Barron is a speaker, teacher, and author. She is a natural connector and steps onto stages to address areas of personal development, race, gender, and sexuality. Growing up in an Evangelical megachurch in the '90s, Brit was always trying to fit neatly inside the boundaries her church and its narrow view of God had placed around her. She was boxed in by her fears, unable to realize her full potential.

All that changed when she met a woman named Sami, fell in love, and chose to leave behind those narrow boundaries in favor of a fuller and more vibrant life. Brit’s first book, Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For, launched in July of 2020. In Worth It, Brit tells her story to inspire all of us to overcome our own fears— the kinds of fears that keep us from evolving beyond the narratives that have been handed to us by others.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Transition Your Energy

Aine Rock — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I always love this stretch right before fall because it's a quiet, open, luscious space for us to receive, and to create. But we have to create the space, give ourselves permission. Allow your mind and your spirit to wander and dream.” – Aine Rock

Now is a time of great transition. There are the micro-transitions of everyday life – transitioning from work mode to parent mode, or from stressful situations back to a feeling of being grounded. It’s also a time of seasonal transition – warm and light to dark and cold, back to school, and transitioning back to work in person.

Whatever type of transition you’re faced with, it’s important to take the time to plan and create rituals around them. Mindfully setting this intention to transition gives you a plan so that you’re not scrambling in the moment.

This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine invites you to ask yourself, “What is my mission this season?” Get your journal out and get clear with yourself on your plans for graceful transitions.

(00:34) - Transitions
(04:00) - Who do you want to be in 2021?
(08:14) - Ten things to release & let go

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Shining a Light on Inclusivity and Wellness with Monika McKenzie

Aine Rock — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“We are counting ourselves as wellness practitioners and as healers. The world is literally calling for healing right now. We need to show up.” - Monika McKenzie

Yoga and wellness are for everyone, however, in the West, these spaces are typically dominated by white women leaving BIPOC women wondering where they fit in. As a biracial woman, Monika McKenzie has had to navigate both worlds on her quest toward more soulful living.

Monika began her yoga journey after experiencing severe anxiety. What she has found is that many of us focus so much on the physical aspects of yoga that we forget the other teachings such as nonviolence to the self and others.

Listen as Monika shares her thoughts on yoga, inclusivity, and pregnancy during a pandemic.

(01:54) - Soulful yoga with Monika McKenzie
(09:03) - Satya and ahimsa
(12:46) - Inclusivity in the wellness world
(16:56) - Pandemic pregnancy
(21:27) - Forthcoming children's book
(24:22) - How is Monika cultivating joy?

Monika McKenzie is a Black, female yoga instructor and studio owner of The Yoga Nest in Kailua Kona.

Monika grew up in Oakland, California. A city recognized for its political progression and diversity, Oakland exposed her to rich foods, languages, and people from all walks of life at a young age. As a result of her colorful upbringing, Monika has a deep-seated appreciation for the Earth, multiculturalism, travel, and healthy living.

She moved to Los Angeles in her early twenties and worked as both a yoga instructor and a nanny to high-profile clients for almost a decade. Seeking a slower and more connected life, she and her husband relocated to the Big Island of Hawaii in 2017.

Monika lives in Kailua Kona and has developed a strong online presence using her platform to speak out against racism within the context of the yoga community. She enjoys being in the ocean, anything outdoors, and is expecting her first child this fall.

Monika is passionate about supporting expecting mothers during this incredibly heavy year through yoga, meditation, and wellness. She started a YouTube channel during quarantine to provide prenatal classes and meditations to help mothers find a sense of peace while navigating the intensity of bringing new life into an uncertain world.

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Influence Starts at Home

Aine Rock — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I can't think of anywhere that we have more impact than in our own home. And I want to remind you of your influence and your agency. But first, I want you to get centered and clear on what's coming up for you.” – Aine Rock

As our children get older, we tend to think that they’re not really listening to us. But even if they won’t admit it, our children crave our guidance. You have so much more influence than you think! While it can be helpful to check how other moms are handling things, know that there are no right answers and at the end of the day, you must do what is best for your family.

This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine wants you to reclaim your power. The only way to do this however, is to go back to your breath, get clear on your feelings, and recognize that you don’t have all the answers. That’s ok.

Join Aine for a quick meditation that will help you get centered so that you can have the kinds of vulnerable, messy conversations that come with being a parent.

(00:34) - Heart-centered leadership
(04:00) - Dare to Lead
(07:34) - Meditation

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Designing Sustainable Elegance with Heather Sullivan

Aine Rock — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I think people are realizing you don't need all of that stuff. Quality is better than quantity, so find your style and feel confident in what you're wearing. In my opinion, this is more important than showing up in a different outfit every day.” – Heather Sullivan

Heather Sullivan was a nutritionist but when her job became too intertwined with her personal life, she threw herself into creative pursuits. The result was a new slow fashion label dedicated to stylish, high-quality pieces.

She is our guest this week on Rock Your Joy and discusses her mission to provide women with chic, climate-friendly, well-made clothing that they don’t have to think about. Heather also shares how finding her style made life with young children much easier. Listen to learn how you can simplify your wardrobe and still feel good about what you’re wearing.

(00:34) - Slow fashion with Heather Sullivan
(05:45) - The inspiration for Vincent James
(07:20) - Launching with social connectivity
(08:53) - Small batch sustainability
(12:08) - Elevated essentials
(16:41) - Climate beneficial fabrics
(18:38) - How is Heather cultivating joy?

Heather Sullivan is the Creative Director and Founder of Vincent James and lives in Charleston where she recently moved from Chicago with her husband and four young children. Her long-time passion for design started as a child when her pattern-maker grandfather, Vincent James, would help make her fashion designs come to life. As her own family grew, Heather's need for a functional but still stylish wardrobe that took her from park dates to meetings to cocktails inspired the conception of her line. Her passion for environmental and women's rights drives the line's ethics.

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Unleash Your Resilience

Aine Rock — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“Give yourself the grace and love to get it wrong and still keep moving forward.” – Aine Rock

We’ve shared many conversations over the last few months about how the pandemic has left us feeling overwhelmed and adrift. Now is the time to remember your power and explore what resilience looks like for you in 2020.

Our minds naturally default to the negative, so it’s very easy to forget all the times you’ve had to be strong and persevere. When did it stop being ok to pick up, dust off, and keep going? Today, Aine shares some reflections on resilience and offers a mantra to help you shift your mindset so that you can become the best version of you.

(00:34) - Resilience in 2020
(02:44) - Acknowledge your own resilience
(05:24) - Reframe the dialogue
(07:06) - Embrace generosity

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Stringing Together Moments of Joy with Jenne Todd

Aine Rock — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I think a lot of times we look for joy in the great, big events in life and we forget to just notice and honor that little pause.” – Jenne Todd

After a series of health crises, Jenne Todd knew it was time to make a change in her life. In order to combat the fear of health issues returning, Jenne channeled her energy into what became Shift Collective, a coaching and training organization dedicated to helping women make their leadership and entrepreneurial dreams come true.

Jenne talks to Aine about the power of retreats and how women experience breakthroughs every day. She also discusses how COVID has shown her the need to pivot and grow in new ways toward online opportunities that can benefit more people. If you’re feeling stuck, take a listen and get inspired by Jenne’s story.

(01:01) - Jenne's mission
(02:07) - The journey to starting Shift Collective
(07:53) - Breaking through to the next level
(09:57) - Next-level challenges
(12:28) - Adapting to the online COVID world
(16:15) - Balance & grace
(18:22) - Setting boundaries
(20:48) - How is Jenne cultivating joy?

Jenne Todd is a transformation coach – a powerful force for women and an advocate for creating & embracing change. She thrives on building community in which women feel safe and supported to pursue their deepest work. She is passionate about finding strength in the struggle and has overcome major adversity in her own life. She is mom to 4 thriving kids, each with unique gifts & all with an incredible sense of humor! Her husband, Gil is just as invested in her passion for creating opportunity for transformation & supports every aspect of her business. She is obsessed with impact & genuinely thrives on seeing others succeed.

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Bonus Guided Meditation

Aine Rock — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

Sometimes finding joy is as simple as taking 10 minutes to meditate. Aine is here to help with that in this bonus guided meditation episode. Close your eyes and give it a listen.

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Have the Courage to Surrender

Aine Rock — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“Let 2020 be the gift. The year that we finally stepped into our purpose and power. Let this global pandemic have the most beautiful ripple effect, that five years down the road, you look back and say 2020 was the year I said enough. I'm ready to live in my purpose, in my light.” – Aine Rock

This year has been a rollercoaster to put it mildly. Just as things were beginning to open up and crawl toward a semblance of normal, new lockdowns are complicating our decisions about reentering the world. But through all the angst and fear, what are the gifts and lessons of this year?

This week, Aine challenges you to make a list of all the wins, large and small, that have come to you amidst the chaos. When you reflect on what’s going well, it makes it that much easier to catch yourself when you’re lost in nostalgia for the past or worry for the future. Take this opportunity to surrender control and accept where you are.

[00:34] - Moving forward in a post-COVID world
[02:54] - When Things Fall Apart
[06:07] - Let 2020 be a gift

Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Spreading Joy One Smile at a Time with Paula & Rosie Quinn

Aine Rock — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I thought to myself, maybe she's on to something. It brings me joy to see her so happy. And she is loving it. I said, let's try to figure it out. So, I quit my job. And a year later from the day I quit is the day we launched Coming Up Rosies.” – Paula Quinn

After Rosie Quinn was diagnosed with alopecia at just 2 years old, her mother Paula wanted to do something to help her daughter feel better about her self-image. She took a design Rosie had made and printed it on a headscarf. Rosie was so delighted, she had the idea to start a charity giving head scarves to children experiencing alopecia and cancer.

Now at 9 years old, Rosie is the Co-founder, along with her mom, of Coming Up Rosies. Both mother and daughter joined Aine for today’s discussion on how the two have found joy despite the challenges they have faced. Listen and get inspired!

[00:34] - Align to Thrive Group Coaching
[02:31] - Coming Up Rosies
[02:56] - Buy a Mask, Give a Mask
[04:43] - Smile Kits
[08:31] - How it started
[12:10] - Seeing it work
[15:15] - Living the leap of faith
[17:41] - My Hair Went on Vacation
[25:11] - What does self-care look like for Paula?
[27:32] - Taking it forward
[29:16] - How is Paula cultivating joy?
[30:34] - How is Rosie cultivating joy?

Paula Quinn is the Co-founder of Coming Up Rosies, a Chicago based non profit inspired by her daughter, Rosie's dream to help "kids who look like me and to make the bald kids smile." Rosie convinced Paula to leave her 10 year People Operations career at Google to provide the opportunity for bald children to create their own head scarf, neck scarf or superhero cape to wear with pride. Since 2016, Coming Up Rosies has donated over 1,600 Smile Kits to hospitals and charity organizations around the world. Each kit provides a child an outlet of creativity, and the ability to wear their masterpiece with a smile.

Paula works best juggling many hats, so in addition to running Coming Up Rosies, she’s the Head of People at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, a Chicago based joint venture technology firm.

Paula lives in Chicago, with her husband Larry, daughters Rosie and Caroline and their Bernadoodle, Enzo. In her free time, Paula enjoys spending time with her family, being a Legislative Liaison for the National Alopecia Foundation, cooking Italian dishes with her girls, running, impromptu dance parties, and doing jigsaw puzzles during the cold Chicago winters.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Embrace Struggle to Realize Joy

Aine Rock — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“We are the designers of our experience. And even though it is in our nature to try to avoid struggle and we may be feeling that now more than ever. The joy is found in our willingness to sit with it.”

None of us want to feel discomfort and none of us want to struggle. But sometimes sitting with those feelings is the only way to truly break through and find the joy and peace we crave. On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine shares how meditation is the cornerstone of her morning routine. Many people find meditation difficult and give up. Aine gently guides you to rethink how you look at meditation to make it work for you.

If you’re ready to step away from overwhelm and begin to thrive, Aine is launching a new high-performance coaching program. Click the link for more details and sign up today!

[00:34] - New mentorship program
[01:52] - The energy of joy
[03:23] - The Book of Joy
[05:06] - Sit through the storm

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Making a Career Leap with Ahyiana Angel

Aine Rock — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“I think that I like to look at it more so that I'm on a journey versus really understanding what my mission is, because I think that as we all grow and evolve, we may think that we have one mission in life, but then something else may be revealed.” - Ahyiana Angel

We often feel confused or adrift when we don’t know our life’s purpose or mission. Ahyiana Angel, host of the podcast Switch, Pivot or Quit, believes that’s ok. For Ahyiana, life is a journey and this outlook allows her to grow and make leaps to other careers as needed.

Her new book, Quit Playing Small, is all about flipping your self-doubt on its head. She talks to Aine about her career journey, why she’s finding joy in Zoom workshops, and how she practices self-care, hint: she’s all about morning routines and giving yourself time alone to reflect. Listen and think about what you can do to stop playing small in your life.

[01:09] - Quit Playing Small book giveaway
[01:46] - Who is Ahyiana Angel?
[03:49] - Ahyiana's career journey
[08:53] - Take the leap
[10:11] - Switch, Pivot, or Quit
[12:06] - How do we know if we're playing small?
[15:24] - Daily reminders
[18:07] - Guiding people to play bigger
[25:28] - Being mindful of what you need
[30:19] - How is Ahyiana cultivating joy?

For the giveaway mentioned in this episode, Aine is giving away a copy of Ahyiana’s book, Quit Playing Small to two winners.

To enter:

Follow @ahyiana.angel and @aine_healthyliving on Instagram
Tag someone who inspires you to Play BIG

And for a Bonus Entry...

Leave a review of the Rock Your Joy podcast on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Giveaway is open to US residents only. Winners will be announced on Tuesday June 30th in @aine_healthyliving’s Instagram stories.

Ahyiana Angel is the Founder of Mayzie Media and host of the personal growth podcast Switch, Pivot or Quit. A traditionally published author and speaker, Ahyiana and her work have been featured by Apple, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Girlboss and more. Quit Playing Small is her latest highly buzzed-about book that's a must-have for morning routines.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Create Routine to Create Joy

Aine Rock — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“Choosing you. Literally creating time in your day that is only for you, that becomes your sacred time. I believe this can be life changing.”

Overwhelm is the word of the year. After months of lockdown due to COVID-19, we’re witnessing a seismic, societal shift thanks to the efforts of the Black Lives Matter Movement. The amount of change that we are all collectively dealing with on such a rapid time frame is enough to stir anxiety in even the most centered or stoic among us. This is our body’s way of giving us clues and letting us know that it is time to slow down.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or anxious, consider creating your own sacred morning routine. Even though the idea of waking up as early as 5 am may sound crazy to you, getting up a bit earlier, before your family, is a way for you to take some time to reflect and do the things that support and nourish you.

Listen to the episode for tips on creating your own personal morning routine. Then, sign up at this link if you would like to take part in my 5 Day Rise Early Challenge. Every morning for five days you’ll get an email from me with a prompt and a reminder to wake up early to create time for yourself. This is a life-changing practice to help you get aligned with your purpose and have a positive ripple effect.

[00:34] - Processing emotion
[03:07] - 5 Day Early Rise Challenge
[07:44] - Impact and purpose

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Cultivating Community and Connection with Shannon Buth

Aine Rock — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0600

What would you do if the most important person in your world was no longer there? If you’re Shannon Buth, you create a movement. This week on the Rock Your Joy Podcast, Shannon joins Aine to discuss how she started her line of inspirational clothing as well as her work with various charities.

Shannon shares how her mother’s battle with cancer led to the idea for her “Live What You Love” collection. She and Aine also talk about the necessity of in-person connection and community. Listen to the episode and live what you love.

[01:51] - House of Shan
[10:57] - Live what you love
[16:48] - Philanthropy
[20:48] - How is Shannon cultivating joy?
[27:07] - Everything is timing

For the giveaway mentioned in this episode, Shannon is giving away a Hope Tee, Live What You Love engraved bracelet and an imperfect heart pin to the winner.

To enter:

Follow @houseofshan and @aine_healthyliving on Instagram
Tag a friend who inspires you to ‘Live What You Love’
FOR EVERY TAG, Aine will DONATE $5 to My Block, My Hood, My City up to $500.

In addition, Aine will also match your donation on any purchases on houseofshan.com when you use code: ROCKYOURJOY doubling the donation to $10 to My Block, My Hood, My City

Shannon Buth is a wife, mother to 4 beautiful and (spirited) boys, and the founder of House of Shan. She recently started a clothing line - the ‘Live What You Love’ Collection - as a way to spread positivity and give back to women’s charities. Currently, she is giving warm meals to healthcare workers through Feed Our Frontlines.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Reflect on Your Privilege: a Meditation for Justice

Aine Rock — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“The values that matter on The Rock Your Joy podcast are about all women finding and celebrating joy amidst the chaos, the mess, and the demanding seasons of life. And we find ourselves, again, in a demanding season.”

We are in an incredible moment in history and hopefully one that is the start of real change. The Rock Your Joy podcast is a place to celebrate ALL women finding joy, and we have work to do as a country to get to that place. The work starts with each of us.

Today, Aine talks about the necessity of centering yourself so you can get grounded and clear before engaging with others. Listen for a guided meditation to ground yourself and open your awareness.

[04:05] - Meditation

To learn more about how to engage in anti-racism work, here is a compilation of resources - bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Listening to the Language of Your Body with Andee Love

Aine Rock — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“You'll hear people say, we just need to stay high vibe. We just need to have positive thoughts like the universe has us. We're infinitely supported. And although those things are true, if we're not acknowledging where the discomfort or the ‘dis ease’ or the blocks are and we just try to put a Band-Aid over it, we're actually creating resistance.” Andee Love

Now more than ever, people recognize that it’s ok to not be ok all the time. For Andee Love, an Embodiment Facilitator and Coach, working through complicated emotions starts with getting back to the body.

On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Andee explains the concept of “spiritual bypassing” in which people try so hard to stay positive that they don’t acknowledge painful emotions they may be experiencing. She offers tips to find a movement practice that allows you to process your feelings and better connect with others.

Andee also shares her hopes for humankind as we begin to recover from the pandemic.

[02:28] - Impact first
[06:18] - The practice of embodiment
[09:19] - How Andee began her journey
[14:46] - Somatic healing
[20:56] - Spiritual bypassing
[26:24] - The power of bringing people together
[30:53] - Neutral facilitation
[33:43] - Service not selfless
[36:11] - Current practices
[40:22] - How is Andee cultivating joy?

Andee Love is a highly-trained embodiment facilitator, speaker and healer. Her journey and dedication to healing began as a teenager and in 2002 she was one of only a few practitioners in her town practicing Reiki. She is the founder of the Love Vibe Facilitator Program and Soul Flow Method, focusing on embodiment practices for deep connection to soul and developing sustainable success in life and business. She holds a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and her work is heavily influenced by both Gestalt and Somatic therapies. She made it her mission to redefine how the coaching world is teaching the ways to success and co-creating.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Let Go to Make Space

Aine Rock — Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“If you don't know who you want to be, how can you know where to start? You start by being radically honest about where you are.”

It’s taken a few months, but Aine is finding her groove – both in creating Rock Your Joy episodes and in managing a socially distanced life. But a longing is also bubbling up, and maybe it is for you too. As the weeks drag on, you may be feeling like you’re done with coping…you’re ready to strategize.

Making plans gives you a feeling of control. However, before you can make those plans, you need to be radically honest with yourself about who you want to be on the other side of this pandemic.

On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine guides you through the questions you must ask yourself to help you get crystal clear on your path forward once social distancing is over. She also shares a Sharon Salzberg quote on letting go of the unnecessary chatter and rocking your joy with every breath.

[01:02] - Stuck with ourselves
[02:55] - Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg
[04:05] - Creating clarity
[06:49] - The very best of who you are

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Facing Your Financial Fears with Andrea Woroch

Aine Rock — Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“You should feel excited about your money. You work hard for it and it’s there to help you create this life that you’ve dreamed of.” – Andrea Woroch

Andrea Woroch’s motto is that budgeting is a lifestyle, not a diet. But all too often, people get wrapped up in lifestyles that are out of their means and inevitably experience stress as a result. The good news is that it is possible to get your finances in order for a stable future…it just takes a little planning and patience.

This week on Rock Your Joy, Aine is talking to Andrea about how early experiences in New York City and the wake-up call of her mother’s divorce led her to embrace a more frugal lifestyle. Andrea shares her tips to help empower you to create financial freedom for yourself and your family.

[01:33] - Andrea's mission to save money
[09:27] - Spend less than you earn
[11:16] - Limiting beliefs
[13:22] - Powerful financial habits
[18:06] - Strategies for thinking ahead
[24:12] - Take control of your finances
[28:30] - How is Andrea cultivating joy?

Andrea Woroch is passionate about helping women take control of their family's financial future. As a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert, writer, and speaker, Andrea spends her days researching and sharing simple ways to get more while spending less.

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.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Unleash Your Creativity

Aine Rock — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 -0600

As humans, we are drawn to art because it reflects the full range of emotions. Today on Rock Your Joy, Aine wants you to commit to unleashing your inner creative. Whether that’s belting out a Broadway tune in the shower or writing poetry, expressing yourself creatively will help you cope with an ever-changing world.

Don’t forget to download the freebie for 5 Ways to Cultivate Calm & Joy.

[00:34] - 5 Ways to Cultivate Calm & Joy
[01:46] - Give yourself over to creative expression
[08:20] - Don't go back to sleep

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Setting the Conditions to Thrive with Annmarie Chereso

Aine Rock — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0600

Even under normal circumstances, it can be difficult to feel ok with putting your needs above those of your family. Now, with everyone sheltering-in-place, tending to yourself is vitally important. On today’s episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine is talking to Annmarie Chereso - a Mom, Wife, Meditator, Life & Leadership Coach and Founder of Bring It Home! Annmarie discusses at length her developing practice of creating the conditions she needs to thrive.

[00:34] - Today's guest: Annmarie Cherseo
[02:23] - Who is Annmarie?
[05:03] - Practicing stepping back
[09:20] - The journey to being a coach
[14:58] - Freedom
[22:43] - Devotion
[23:49] - Opportunity in crisis
[30:28] - How is Annmarie cultivating joy?

Author, teacher, coach, and liberator, Annmarie Chereso, empowers people to be authentically happy and FREE to reach their full potential. Connect with her on Instagram @annmariechereso

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

You are the Designer of Your Life

Aine Rock — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0600

When you’re stuck in the house with your family 24/7, it’s inevitable that you’re going to need a mom time out. It’s important to remember that we’re experiencing collective upheaval. This means that it’s totally normal to be laughing one minute and crying the next.

On this episode of Rock Your Joy, Aine challenges you to take charge and design the life you want within the parameters of this new normal. What gifts will you discover through this hardship?

Aine will then take you through a guided meditation to help you relax and reflect. Tune in!

[00:33] - How are you?
[01:42] - Mom time-out
[03:28] - Response control
[06:46] - Meditation to recenter, reconnect, & recalibrate

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Crafting a Career of Passion with Mar

Aine Rock — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0600

“It's the process that I've learned to completely fall in love with. And that's I think what's really helping me right now is I'm in love with the process.”

Even if you’re lucky enough to create a career based on your passions, that doesn’t mean you will never feel work stress again. Mar is our guest this week and is here to discuss the delicate balance between being a new mom, managing a business with multiple revenue streams, and keeping a healthy relationship with her spouse during the quarantine.

Mar has invaluable advice for new moms and for couples navigating their new normal from home. She also lets us know how she finds joy even in these troubled times.

[01:30] - 5-day Align to Thrive Challenge
[02:08] - Interview with Mar Soraparu
[02:49] - Creating before we consume
[05:08] - Mar's mission
[06:48] - Becoming a coach and yoga teacher
[12:27] - Financial independence
[15:44] - Navigating work, motherhood & self-care
[21:18] - Mindfulness tools
[24:28] - How the coach gets coached
[25:55] - Couples quarantine
[30:54] - Futurecasting
[33:58] - Opportunities to become better & stronger
[39:13] - How is Mar cultivating joy?

Mar is a Partner at BIÂN and the founder of Yoga With Mar. As a Partner at BIÂN, Mar is responsible for the curation of the club’s customized wellness programs and for leading BIÂN’s wellness team. In this role, she oversees the club’s wellness professionals to ensure their integration into all that BIÂN offers is both seamless and purposeful.

Formerly a finance professional at Nuveen Investments and Guggenheim Partners, Mar followed her deeply-rooted passion for health and wellness and made a bold career shift founding Yoga With Mar – a Chicago-based lifestyle, coaching, and yoga brand. Connect with her on Instagram, at her website Yoga With Mar, or on the BIÂN website.

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.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

A Guided Meditation for Calm Amidst the Chaos

Aine Rock — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0600

Right now, we are being asked to stay home to help lessen the spread of COVID-19. But using words like “lockdown” and “quarantine” are so dark and scary that they can take a toll on our mental health. Instead, let’s be intentional about the words we use to describe our current situation. We can choose to see this time as a privilege – an opportunity to stay at home for safety and wellness.

Aine leads a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you find some calm amidst the chaos. Listen, close your eyes, and take a deep breath.

[00:33] - Retreat for wellness
[01:24] - Being intentional with our time
[02:03] - Showing up for the full experience
[04:18] - Meditation to reset your nervous system & mind

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Mothering Yourself with Gertrude Lyons

Aine Rock — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0600

“It’s going to be really easy in this climate to discount and put away some of our own feelings in the service of others. And women are especially inclined for this because a beautiful aspect of women is we do care; we're caring and thinking about the world, and our immediate home and family all at the same time.” – Dr. Gertrude Lyons

During normal circumstances, it can be difficult to carve out time to practice self-care. Now, with everyone home under quarantine, women are caring for others round the clock with no time to focus on themselves. Our guest this week on Rock Your Joy, Dr. Gertrude Lyons, is here to help you give yourself permission to choose yourself.

Dr. Lyons and Aine talk about the current child-centric dynamic that leaves the well-being of the mother absent from the equation. Finally, Dr. Lyons explains why it’s her negative emotions like sadness and despair that fuel her joy. Are you allowing yourself to feel all of your emotions?

[00:34] - The women we are capable of being
[02:16] - Bridges to personal & human development coaching
[05:09] - The Mother Code
[07:15] - Getting it right
[11:59] - What does it mean to mother yourself?
[17:56] - Navigating uncertainty
[22:05] - Cultivating joy

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Finding Flow in Chaos

Aine Rock — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0600

We’ve gotten through our first week on lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In that confined space with my family around 24/7, there were a few things that struck me. First, when our family set routines and (light) structure, things seemed to flow better. Second, existence is fragile, as it always has been. But this virus has shifted us into an awakening from our complacency.

Everything you’ve ever done has led you to this moment. In times of challenge and uncertainty, what systems can you set up to achieve a sense of normalcy and flow? That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode. There has never been a greater time for radical honesty with our families and ourselves.

[00:34] - The "what if?" game
[03:11] - The space between hustle and flow
[06:18] - Resilience, hope, & trust

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Choose Joy

Aine Rock — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Rock Your Joy Podcast! My name is Aine Rock and I’ll be your host on this journey. I’ve long had the desire to share the stories of women who are finding and celebrating their joy, and to help women calm the overwhelm in their lives.

We’re living in scary, uncertain times. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find moments of levity and set up routines to cultivate more joy. That’s what we’ll do on this podcast! Join me every other week as we talk through our challenges and find unique ways to shift our mindset.

For our first episode, we’re discussing the current Covid-19 pandemic and how it has brought a sense of anxiety and uncertainty to our lives. I’ll talk you through some ideas to weather this storm – physically, mentally, and spiritually. Get ready to Rock Your Joy!

[00:34] - Choose to Rock Your Joy
[03:10] - Be the helper
[05:39] - Lift fear into love
[08:17] - The automaticity of thought

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Welcome to Rock Your Joy!

Aine Rock — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:54:38 -0600

Welcome to the Rock Your Joy podcast!

There's no one and done formula for a happy life. It's a tapestry of our daily choices, our community, and our mindset and nourishing our body and soul that lead us to our most vibrant life.

I'm your host, Aine Rock, a mom, entrepreneur, and a holistic high performance coach. I want to help you tap into your power and connect with your purpose so you can thrive even in the most demanding seasons of life. Rock Your Joy is a space to come together to share stories of finding joy amidst the chaos and flow amidst the hustle. It's a place to be inspired and have permission to grow and embody your most radiant self.

Are you ready to rock your health, life, body, and soul? Let's rock your joy.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow along and join the adventure.

This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.