Joy Found Here

Are you living a healthy lifestyle but not feeling your best? Low magnesium may be the culprit that is hindering your ability to live your best life. 

In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Natalie Jurado, the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium-infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood. She is a sought-after thought leader, educator, speaker, and is leading the wellness industry with her expertise in magnesium. Natalie’s mission is to spread awareness of the powerful mineral of magnesium for everyone struggling to live a full, vibrant life. 

To begin seeing the miracles of magnesium in your own life, use the code “Healthy” at checkout on Natalie’s website for 20% off and free shipping. 

Tune in to Episode 10 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn how the powers of magnesium can change your life for the better! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Natalie’s journey to finding magnesium (2:48)
• The negative consequences of low magnesium (7:20)
• How Natalie began her magnesium business, Rooted In (12:38)
• How to discover if your magnesium levels are low (19:38)
• If you shouldn’t use magnesium (24:04)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book: The Magnesium Miracle by Carolyn Dean, MD ND

Connect with Natalie 

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Have you become more dependent on any of your anxiety-easing habits since going through a global pandemic? Maybe … too dependent? 

In this episode, I am joined by an amazing woman, Amanda Gorman. I discovered Amanda through her incredibly vulnerable blog post about recovering from marijuana addiction. When I read Amanda’s post, I knew that I had to have her as a guest to share her story. Amanda’s journey with marijuana evolved from recreationally smoking it to using it as a way to cope with anxiety and eventually led to her not being able to go a day without it. Throughout this episode, Amanda talks about her slow descent to hitting rock bottom, what her rehab experience was, and what resources have helped her along the way. Get ready to be inspired by Amanda’s recovery journey, her resilience to shame, and how she holds herself accountable. 

Tune in to Episode 9 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn incredible lessons from Amanda on facing the reality of your behavioral patterns and overcoming addiction! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Amanda’s journey as a recovering marijuana addict (6:15)
• How marijuana can be insidious (11:02)
• About Amanda’s slow descent to hitting rock bottom (14:18)
• The rehab process that Amanda went through (19:43)
• The importance of becoming shame resilient (34:58)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Brene Brown: Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, The Power of Vulnerability
• Marijuana Anonymous

Connect with Amanda

• Podcast
• Instagram
• Website

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Have the struggles that you’ve been through been a blessing in disguise? The difficult situations we go through in life often tend to bring the most life-changing discoveries. 

In this episode, I am joined by an amazing and badass woman, Dawn Serzanin. Dawn has lived a few lifetimes through her 32 years. As a young and talented student-athlete, Dawn was sidelined with an illness that cut her athletic career short. While recovering from her illness, Dawn went on to become a young mom, having 5 kids before the age of 30. Throughout this episode, Dawn explains the struggles of her recent divorce, how she has reconnected with herself, and her journey of rediscovering her power and her greatness as a survivor. Dawn is the definition of strength, resilience, and what real life looks like. 

Tune in to Episode 8 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn Dawn’s unique life experiences and how she has remained resilient throughout it all!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Dawn’s background and her current endeavors (3:03)
• About Dawn’s health problems and recovery journey (4:01)
• What being a mother of five is like for Dawn (15:37)
• How Dawn is re-emerging and reconnecting with her true self after her divorce (22:56)
• What has helped Dawn to continue her self-growth (31:40)
• Upcoming plans for Dawn and her children (37:37)

Connect with Dawn

• Instagram

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Do you have any special family traditions? Whether it’s a grand party or a small gesture, family traditions connect each family member and serve as a reminder that family is forever. 

In this episode, I dive into the background of my family traditions before being joined by my son, Greg Rivera. Greg has been an eye witness for all of our family traditions throughout his 25 years and he has a unique perspective as the youngest child. Throughout this episode, Greg talks about his memories growing up in our family, his view on how he was parented, what his relationship with his father is like, and so much more. Greg is smart, handsome, outgoing, and continues to make our family so proud with how he moves through life. 

Tune in to Episode 7 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn about my family traditions and hear my son Greg’s experience growing up in the Rivera household!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The background of my family traditions (2:00)
• About Greg’s memories of Sunday dinner (8:35)
• Greg’s experience as the youngest child (16:30)
• About Greg and I’s relationships with our fathers (20:15)
• The type of father that Greg hopes to be (26:40)

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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The unexpected global pandemic last year reminded the world that change is always around the corner. While we can’t prevent change, we can decide to embrace it and make the most out of it. 

In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Rima Potter. Rima is a wickedly talented artist who created the Joy Found Here sign that I have next to me whenever I record. Rima is a teacher, an amazing mother, an amazing artist, author, and a valuable member of her community. Today Rima and I are talking all about pivoting and the importance of embracing the opportunities that come with inevitable change. Rima dives into her PIVOT acronym that will help you to make the most out of change, the difficulty of change, and much more to help you react to change with positivity instead of resistance. 

Tune in to Episode 6 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn how to face change head-on with a positive attitude to guide you towards your purpose!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Rima’s background (4:08)
• Rima’s PIVOT acronym that you can use to embrace change positively (11:32)
• To release your resistance (18:45)
• How to become aware of your resistance (23:33)
• To ignore the boxes people put you in (28:53)
• About the books that Rima has written (32:00)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - Pivot by Jenny Blake 

Connect with Rima

• Website
• Instagram

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Who do you have within your inner circle? Your vibe attracts your tribe and it’s no secret that the people we surround ourselves with are the most influential on our behaviors and mindset. 

In this episode, I am joined by Michelle Young. Michelle is a nurse by profession and a constant student of professional development. She is a connector, attracting many different people into her circle and developing deep relationships. Given both of our passions in personal development, it’s no surprise that Michelle and I met at a positive energy group meeting and ended up in a Power of 8 group together. Today, Michelle and I are specifically talking about the book The Power of 8 and how to harness the miraculous energies of a small group. Michelle and I also talk about the power of prayer, the power of intention, the power in numbers, and the power of dedication. 

Tune in to Episode 5 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn what the Power of 8 is, the practices of the Power of 8 group Michelle and I are in together, and so much more! 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Michelle’s background (3:00)
• How Michelle chose her Power of 8 group (7:14)
• What the Power of 8 is (11:30)
• What the after-party moment is (23:36)
• To discover what makes you excited and joyful (34:54)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - The Power of 8 by Lynne McTaggart
• Book - The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
• The Mindful Movement - Sara Raymond 
• The Mindful Movement Group
• Port Jeff Salt Cave
• Port Jeff Salt Cave - Facebook Page
• Port Jeff Salt Cave - Instagram

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Are you a Millennial? If you were born between 1981-1996 then you have been at the forefront of the money transformation. 

In this episode, I am joined by Jeanette Rosalia and we are talking all about money and how it shows up in your life. How you view money, spend your money, save your money, and your overall relationship with money, is generally built upon the environment you grew up in. Millennials like Jeanette have played an integral part in the new way of making money and doing business online. Jeanette hired her first online coach in 2019 and managed to pay off $15,000 of debt in one year. She started her own online business during the pandemic in 2020 while working full-time as a project coordinator. Jeanette specializes in financial literacy and debt pay off in order to save you money every day through her online courses, coaches, consulting, and free PDFs. 

Tune in to Episode 4 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn Jeanette’s money wisdom so you can pay off your debt and become financially independent!

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Can you tell us about yourself? (5:00)
• How do you track your money? (13:36)
• How do you celebrate a win? (17:09)
• How has debt defined you? (19:18)
• What are some ways you start to save? (25:04)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Millennials have a unique relationship with money (2:00)
• About Jeanette’s relationship with money (6:40)
• About Jeanette’s daily and monthly money habits (15:43)
• To stop viewing money from a place of lack (18:30)
• About Jeanette’s online business (21:27)

Connect with Jeanette Rosalia: 

• Instagram
• Website

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Have you had to rewrite your life story?

In this episode, I am joined by Rach Brooks, a badass woman whose 'take no-bullshit' attitude and admirable openness about her journey has inspired me and will definitely inspire you. Rach is an event planner and life coach but she is so much more than that, she is also an intuitive healer, a medium, and a fantastic friend. Throughout this episode, you will hear about Rach’s struggles, triumphs, and gems of wisdom that you can apply to your own life. Rach’s life story is a prime example of the importance of awakening, awareness, and adaptability. 

Tune in to Episode 3 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn about the wall that Rachel hit when she was 27 that led to her awakening and ultimately led her to rewriting her story. Enjoy!

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Can you tell me about rewriting your story? (8:20)
• How do you define happy now? (20:45)
• What do you suggest for someone who doesn’t know what they want? (31:37)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About who Rach is and what she does (2:49)
• About the wall that Rach hit when she was 27 (15:37)
• Why our relationships are our greatest teachers (25:35)
• How your mindset influences your perspective of reality (30:35)
• The power of your subconscious brain (38:07)

 Resources mentioned 

• Book - You Are A Badass by Jenn Sincero

Connect with Rach: 

• Instagram
• Website
• Facebook

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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“Sometimes your joy can be the source of your smile, sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Every day can’t be the best day, but when you remember that you control your mindset you can live life fully and in abundance!

In this episode, I am joined by my long-time friend and spiritual sister, Jennfier Baldi, who is a speech language pathologist, special education teacher, and an entrepreneur. Jen and I first met 13 years ago at a positive energy group which led into a 12-year voyage of sharing. Throughout this episode, Jen talks about the struggles she has experienced throughout her life and how she has changed her life with positive thinking and an abundance mindset. I am in awe of the way that Jennifer lives her life, she is one of the most powerful warriors I know and I can’t wait for you to hear her story. 

Tune in to Episode 2 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn about Jen’s story that led to her epiphany on positivity and how she lives her life in abundance!

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Can you talk about your career and what you do? (9:43)
• How are you handling the transition of your children growing up? (18:49)
• Do you think that doubt is also trying to control? (31:17)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About the struggles that Jen has gone through (6:30)
• The importance of patience in Jen’s career as a speech language pathologist (11:22)
• How positive thinking has changed Jen’s personal and professional life (16:27)
• How Jen lives her life in abundance (28:25)

 Resources mentioned 

• The Abundance Book 

Connect with Jennifer: 

• LinkedIn

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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Welcome to The Joy Found Here podcast! Kindness and true happiness start when you say yes to self-care, self-development, and positive self-talk.

In this debut episode, I describe my journey to starting this podcast and how this podcast will help you to look within, embrace your uniqueness, and give yourself grace. Each week we will explore the magic that life has to offer, overcoming roadblocks, and advice from all walks of life. My mission with this podcast is to remind you that anything is possible, it’s never too late and you’re never too old to live the life of your dreams.

Tune in to Episode 1 of The Joy Found Here podcast to learn about my life journey that led to this podcast and what’s to come for future episodes!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The journey to starting this podcast (1:45)
• About the foundation of parenting (4:40)
• That perfection comes from fear (6:57)
• The importance of self-care (9:38)
• What’s to come for Joy Found Here (13:30)

Let’s Connect:

• Website

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