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We are Trésa and Ashlee, a mother-daughter duo we believe that every life experience presents itself to take us on a journey of expansion. A journey to wholeness. A journey to joy. We also believe that joy can overcome anything in this world if it is chosen. Our goal is to help you navigate the light and the shadow by amplifying others' voices and sharing raw truths to encourage a shift in perspective. Our greatest teachers are those who have navigated the dark and are brave enough to share. ...
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If you own a business or want to start one, this episode will inspire you to pull the trigger. Ellie shares with us her incredible journey from education to taking a chance to own her own business. She walks us through the courage it took to overcome the messages telling her she wouldn't be successful. Ellie remained curious and asked really great …
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We are back with a conversation about women, and the highs and lows that come with Mother's Day. We talk about finding our own inspiration and joy that hides in the cracks and can feel elusive. We are thinking about every woman out there who struggles on this day. There are so many hard stories and unfortunate circumstances that can cast a huge sha…
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We are so excited to be back after a bit of a break. We've been busy working on our course, Divine Woman the art of Unbecoming. It has been in the works for a long time now. It was born from you our community and all of the questions, conversations, and interactions we've had with you over the years. We compiled all of our tools, education, and rea…
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In today's episode, we have a conversation with Clayne Edward Wayman. He was a former member of the FLDS polygamist group referred to as "The Work." His new book Echos of Resounding love, A true story of a polygamist kid's journey to spiritual awakening" Is a gripping tale of Survival, abuse, faith, suppression, adultery, polygamy, enlightenment, a…
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Are you consciously living for yourself? We've been raised in a society that has taught us as women that our service to others is paramount and the ultimate priority. We tend to sacrifice our needs for those around us and frequently settle for the leftovers. We are in changing times that are asking us to emerge from the heaviness of the invisible e…
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Today we look at the new year through a different lens. What if instead. of setting a bunch of resolutions, we allow ourselves to be in sync with the seasons. We talk about turning inward during the long dark days of winter. Exploring that inner landscape and learning what our body mind and soul need most. Maybe those gym memberships can wait until…
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Expectations, seem to dwell under the foundation of everything we do in life. We are held to their impossible standards and unconsciously hold those we love to ours. Expectations we place on ourselves can become great benchmarks to achieve goals and find success, but when we project them onto others we become disappointed or dissatisfied in relatio…
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Our conversation with Becca Piastrelli brought us the grounding and connection we didn't even know we needed. Her new book Root and Ritual drops November 16th. She breaks it into four chapters that focus on the following: Reconnect with the land Reclaim the gifts of your ancestors Connecting to community Returning to yourself As a culture we are al…
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"By journeying through the Good Girl Myths and becoming more you, you will naturally case a ripple, a riot, a revolution within. You will come alive. You will create the radically new. You will bring about what the world needs instead of the good girl the world thinks it wants. And if that feels overwhelming, remember that you're not alone. You're …
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We are so excited to bring back Doug Cartwright to talk about his new bestselling book "Holy Sh!t We're Alive." Sometimes Life asks us to traverse the shadow side of the mountain. It can feel treacherous and scary. But when you summit and find the sun shining on your face after a journey like that, you evolve and find your true power. You realize t…
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In this episode, we tackle the foreboding cultural identity of being a "Good Girl" and how that label can hold back our ability to tune in. We, as women, are intuitive beings and creative forces. Many of us are taught that we need to cover our bodies from a young age not to tempt men. We are also asked to be "good wives, daughters, sisters." We get…
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The Art of Joy turns three on Mother's Day. We want to extend our deepest gratitude for all of the love and support along the way. We have had so many good conversations and discovered how resilient we all are. Today we want to honor ALL women. We are the creators and courageous women, who have the capacity for so much love. For those of you who fi…
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In this episode, we open up about the struggles we are both currently navigating and how vital self-compassion becomes during challenging days. We need to give ourselves grace because it's not always easy to find outside of ourselves. We are living in such a comparative world, and having access to everyone's curated lives can take us down if we are…
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Women. We are strong, powerful, intuitive, and creative beings. We have the capacity to hold each other up or tear each other down. As we come to the end of international women month, we want to celebrate all of you who are making the world go round! This episode speaks to all of the gifts, both hidden and visible, that we all share. We discuss how…
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In this episode we invite our dear friend Diana Anderson to talk to us about her gifts as a channel and medium. "A channel is a passageway, a means of access for a thing, a communication, or an idea." So many of us have varying degrees of this gift and don't realize it. If you get downloads of information and ideas during prayer or meditation, that…
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Today we have Sean Patrick McPeak back on our show. He is a powerful healer, therapist, Psychotherapist, Depth Psychologist, and Shaman. He has a gift for acting as a mirror and reflecting back the most delicate parts of your soul that need healing. He holds the space you need to heal old wounds and find the insights that will assist you as you hea…
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We are so excited to introduce you to the Art of Joy in its truest form. We've put so much life into AOJ and we are excited to announce our expansion. We will be offering training, courses, and gatherings to offer support love, and connection on your journey. Our new website is a flow of free resources, conversations, insights, and community. Comin…
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Katie Jo brings us her insight and wisdom for sound healing, energy vibrations, and connection. We are beings made of energy, water, vibration, and frequency. When life hands us hell in a handbasket, we can become paralyzed. Fear, pain, grief, loneliness, and worry that things will never get better can bring our entire life to a halt. Sound therapy…
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This Christmas comes with a little extra sparkle. We have been graced with a planetary conjunction that falls on the winter solstice, our darkest night of the year. 2020 has been rougher than expected for all of us. Our collective grief and struggle are palpable. It feels like we've been holding our breath for 12 months, waiting for the sky to fall…
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Human Design. It’s a logical system that brings together principles of The I Ching, astrology, chakra system, and quantum physics. Your Human Design Chart, also called a BodyGraph, is calculated using your birth date, time, and place, to reveal your genetic design. It's like a combination of your astrology chart and Meyers Briggs, but way more spec…
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The collective pulse of our world is presenting a lot of shadows all at once. We are in a global pandemic. Some are terrified of getting sick and have vulnerable people in their care. Others are fearful of too much control and having rights taken away. In addition, we are living in an unsettled political climate where choosing a side comes with unp…
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In today's episode, we discuss a spiritual practice that has been around since the beginning of time. Shamans are the medicine men and women of their communities and tribes. They work to heal the earth, the animals, and the people. Connecting back to nature, and using all of its rich metaphor, has the ability to inform us at the level of our soul. …
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The art of spending time alone. So many of us as women spend our time in our families' service and struggle to find those treasured moments of alone time. It's also really easy to put all kinds of pressure on yourself when you do have a few minutes to take a breath. We feel like we should be doing a meaningful goal setting or meditations and, in th…
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In today's episode, we bring back Jill MacFarlane from the Sharing Place. She is a child development specialist, and we talk all about the chaos of 2020. She shares ideas about how we can address COVID, Death, economic stress, etc. with our children. Her best tip sounds simple, but it is actually a lot harder to practice than it sounds. LISTENING. …
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"As dark as this moment feels, the light will one day equal the darkness" in today's episode, we talk about the journey Ashlee has been on these past three years and the steps it has taken her to navigate grief and pain. How she pushed past fear to thrive. We also chat a bit about the wedding and what the wedding symbolized for her embarking on thi…
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What does it mean to be a chain breaker, and why is something we should be paying attention to? The science of epigenetics tells us that we inherit more than our eye color, freckles, and stature from our ancestors. They also pass on emotional traumas, survival instincts, illness, etc. The expression could be mild or take over aspects of who we are …
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We tend to attract situations and people who act as a mirror for those parts of ourselves we try to hide. When we search for the gift that lives in the shadows, our wholeness is born. The traits we hide because we are told they are wrong, show us where we can find growth and healing. It’s scary to unpack aspects of ourselves that we don’t love. It’…
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Somedays, it feels like the world has gone mad. The freedom of expression is under attack. Everything we do and say is under a microscope and then we are also dealing with personal issues. A global pandemic, earthquakes, fires, racial issues, and election drama are sweeping our news feeds and filling our minds. People experiencing anxiety is at an …
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The thought of children being victims of domestic violence, or being a witness to felony-level crimes is beyond most of our comprehension. It's so hard to hear, and we cringe when we see headlines streaming on the news. The Children's Justice Center is a powerful ally and a soft place to land for victims of abuse or felony crime. They create a safe…
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In today's episode, we tackle the concept of Quantum Physics and epigenetic's. This research is the science that proves we have control over all aspects of our life. The wave function theory explains that electrons exist simultaneously in an infinite array of possibilities. They are like invisible outcomes or probabilities with endless potential an…
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This episode marks the second anniversary of the Art of Joy. Our podcast was born from collective healing, sharing of stories, and journeying into the shadows that life asks us to carry. Sharing our stories has a way of laying a foundation of empathy and compassion that may otherwise escape our reality. We have had the honor to sit with, so may bra…
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In today's episode, we share your stories. As a global pandemic has changed our realities, we lean into the truth-telling situations that all of you are facing. We all have one thing in common—this vast landscape of the unknown. The undeniable truth is that we are all in this together despite what side of the line we tow. We are writing history. Wh…
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Today we have a conversation with Depth Psychologist, LCSW, Spiritual leader Sean McPeak. He has helped our family through many Dark nights of the soul. As a global family, we are collectively being asked to move away from who we once were, how we once lived, and move towards a new way of being. Something this big and unknown has never happened bef…
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In today's episode, we talk about all of the good going on in our family. We share with you the details of Ashlee and Dane's engagement. On an individual level, our family went through a major crisis when we spent 18 days searching for Paul. The growth and abundance that has become a reality since then is a miracle and a true blessing. So many of u…
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Our podcast with Shannon Tripp could not be more timely. We are all staring down the barrel of a global pandemic, social distancing, flattening the curve, and other one-liners that are changing our realities. Shannon is an RN, BSN. She has worked years in the pediatric ER is a birth coach and educator on pediatric health safety and best practices. …
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Disclaimer: The Art of Joy does not promote nor encourage in any way the use of drugs, Psychedelic, or otherwise. This episode contains fascinating conversations about one man's journey with Psychedelics. Please be advised. If you have tender ears nearby, use your discretion. Trauma will visit all of us in some way, throughout our lifetime. In toda…
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Today we are having a conversation about the end of life and support we can use, with our guest Mindy Relyea. Mindy is the founding director of One Wish World, a humanitarian, and a friend. She feels dedicated to sitting with those who suffer and inviting others to do the same. As a Certified End of Life Doula, Mindy believes we can truly enrich ou…
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In this episode, we go on a pilgrimage of vibrant and raw conversation with Sadie Jane. She guides us through her journey of early childhood trauma and how it led to eating disorders, suicide Ideation, and body dysmorphia. She was brave enough to step outside of the box and seek hypnosis as a form of healing. It was through this process that Sadie …
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In this episode, Kimberly Anderson asks us to expand our hearts and amplify our voices in support of our LGBTQIA community. Her honest and raw story draws us in and helps us understand that we are more alike than different. We all need to feel love, acceptance, and worth. We are all healing, growing, and expanding. We discuss several aspects of inc…
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We are exploring the world of Mediums and Remote Viewing. Rebecca Arndt has had the gift of communicating with loved ones who have died since she was a child. Her gift of communicating with loved ones has helped solve criminal cases and brought peace to countless family members. She can answer hard questions and has helped those still living, recon…
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Boundaries are hard. They seem harsh with prickly edges. But loving yourself is also one of the hardest endeavors. Our culture has told us that we need to be self-sacrificing and put others first. But we are learning and growing and realizing that we have to care for ourselves first if we are ever going to move forward with healing and enlightenmen…
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Grief, shame, sadness, guilt, and fear lurk in the shadows. They hide deep in the landscape of our soul. It's easier to push them down and find distractions that keep us from taking a deeper look. What we know for sure is that we never escape our pain. We live with it either consciously or unconsciously. If we can dig it up like a treasure and sit …
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Today we speak about our grief journey. We are days before the second anniversary date of Pauls disappearance. Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. It holds a myriad of emotions and there isn't one perfect way to navigate it. Going through loss of any kind is a labyrinth. You have to figure it out like a riddle. The one thing we all share in common…
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Navigating tragedy can be so tricky. And when you're a parent of a child who has been through the worst, how do you show up? We can only speak to the way that our family has shown up for each other in hopes that it may offer perspectives and insights. The most important thing any of us can do is our own personal work and healing. We are so often pr…
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Today we talk to Amber Murray, founder of "See your strength and popular public speaker." Today she shares with us her real story of depression, suicide Ideation, friendship, self-love, and how she took baby steps to find empowerment. She shows us what courage looks like as she shares her message. Amber helps thousands who struggle in any way with …
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