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The Incoherent FangirlWe Need to See More Diversity in RelationshipsSend us a textThe Fangirls are back and they brought new podcast bestie Lyndall Clipstone with them to chat about her latest novel, TENDERLY, I AM DEVOURED, and the beautiful atmosphere she’s curated for her novels. Stay up to date with Lyndall by visiting her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookIn...
2025-08-1528 min
Beeswax Biz#153 Karin's trip to Mexico, unpacked!Michelle interviews Karin about her trip to Mexico...most memorable experience, the casino, the ocean, and much more! You don't want to miss this episode!
2025-07-2049 minThe Incoherent FangirlI’ve Never Written Such a Pathetic Man (Affectionate)Send us a textIt’s a bonus episode! The Fangirls are currently enjoying a little summer break, but they also have a special treat in the form of an interview with USA Today bestseller Sarah Adler about her latest novel, FINDERS KEEPERS! Stay up to date with Sarah by visiting her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: ht...
2025-06-2733 minThe Incoherent FangirlI Will Risk Anything for CheeseSend us a textThe Fangirls are taking a summer break, but not before having a chat with author Roselle Lim about her debut YA fantasy, CELESTIAL BANQUET! Stay up to date with Roselle by visiting her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagramThreads: https://theincoherentfangirl.com...
2025-06-061h 13The Incoherent FangirlThere’s Not Enough Fangirling in the WorldSend us a textThe Fangirls continue the summer vibes as they take a (fictional) jaunt over to Greece to chat with Mima Tipper about her debut novel, KAT’S GREEK SUMMER! Stay up to date with Mima and her writing by visiting her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.co...
2025-05-301h 25The Incoherent FangirlThat’s Very New York of YouSend us a textThe Fangirls are gearing up for summer (and summer break!) this week by chatting with author Jane L. Rosen about her latest novel, SONGS OF SUMMER! Stay up to date with Jane by visiting her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram Threads: https...
2025-05-231h 02The Incoherent FangirlI Held Hands with Adam DriverSend us a textThe Fangirls are joined this week by Sariah Wilson to chat about her romantasy debut A TRIBUTE OF FIRE and its sequel A VOW OF EMBERS and how Adam Driver was the catalyst for four of her books (so far?!) Stay up to date with Sariah by checking out her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl...
2025-05-1657 minThe Incoherent FangirlThe Murderer Should Be Scared of MeSend us a textThe Fangirls didn’t interview CL Montblanc about their debut novel, PRIDE OR DIE, so much as they gushed about the book and then derailed the conversation to talk about escape rooms, but it’s well worth the listen either way! Stay up to date with everything CL is working on by checking out their website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Blue...
2025-05-021h 13The Incoherent FangirlThe New Neighbor is a Freak!Send us a textLots of laughs ensue as The Fangirls chat with Jade Presley about her latest novel THE NEVER LIST and…Gumby dolls? It’s a conversation you’re not going to want to miss! And if you don’t want to miss what’s coming next from Jade, make sure to head to her website to stay up to date!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social med...
2025-04-251h 13The Incoherent FangirlHow Ridiculously Over the Top Can I Make This Place?Send us a textChaos returns as The Fangirls welcome Kaylie Smith back to the podcast to chat about her latest novel, ENCHANTRA, and fall down all kinds of gabfest rabbit holes. Stay up to date with Kaylie by visiting their website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram ...
2025-04-111h 06The Incoherent FangirlAn Angry Sapphic Revenge FantasySend us a textWorlds collide as The Fangirls chat with author Shannon Ives about her debut novel, THOSE FATAL FLOWERS, and dive into the lore of Greco-Roman mythology and the disappearance of the Roanoke colony. Head to Shannon’s website to stay up to date with everything she has to come!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://th...
2025-04-0457 minThe Incoherent FangirlBack in Ye Old Days of Romance PublishingSend us a textAuthor Kait Ballenger stopped by to chat with The Fangirls about her latest novel, ORIGINAL SINNER, and give a brief history of romance among many other fun topics. Stay up to date with Kait by visiting her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram ...
2025-03-281h 09The Incoherent FangirlYou Can Still Learn When You’re 90Send us a textPost up at your favorite dim sum, Taiwanese, or Korean restaurant because The Fangirls chatted with Jennifer Chen about her sophomore novel HANGRY HEARTS this week and it’s sure to make you hungry! Stay up to date with all of Jennifer’s work by checking out her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: http...
2025-03-211h 09The Incoherent FangirlWhat is Sleep? I’ve Never Heard of Her.Send us a textThe Fangirls get extra nerdy this week with author Shameez Patel as they chat about her nerdy romance PLAYING FLIRTY and geek out over board games, video games, and all things fangirl. Keep up to date with Shameez by checking out her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram...
2025-03-141h 15The Incoherent FangirlWell, I Did Some ResearchSend us a textLaughter abounds as The Fangirls welcome back the iconic Breanne Randall to chat about her sophomore novel SPELLS, STRINGS, AND FORGOTTEN THINGS (and other fun projects she has in the works)! Keep up to date with Breanne by heading to her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https...
2025-03-071h 25The Incoherent FangirlDiscovering Who You Are Between the LinesSend us a textThe magic of words takes the focus as The Fangirls chat with author (and self-described sometimes-poet) Katie Naymon about her poetic romance debut YOU BETWEEN THE LINES. Stay up to date with everything Katie has going on by checking out her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https...
2025-02-2158 minThe Incoherent FangirlI’m a Sucker for Revenge StoriesSend us a textDebut author Ande Pliego joins the podcast to chat about her twisty adult thriller YOU ARE FATALLY INVITED and The Fangirls couldn’t help but continually gush. Make sure you stay up to date with everything Ande has going on (especially if you’re a writer yourself!) by heading to her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blue...
2025-02-141h 06The Incoherent FangirlDo You Want Her Wrath?Send us a textReady for the walk on the darker side with a foray into light horror? The Fangirls sure were as they chatted this week with Vanessa Montalban about her sophomore novel THESE VENGEFUL WISHES! Stay up to date with all Vanessa’s work by visiting her website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/fa...
2025-02-071h 09The Incoherent FangirlI Just Got a Pang in My HeartSend us a textIt’s an emotional moment as The Fangirls welcome back longtime friend of the podcast Lauren Kung Jessen to chat about her latest novel YIN YANG LOVE SONG, traditional Chinese medicine, her hometown of Seattle, and so much more. As always, stay up to date with Lauren by visiting her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/bluesky
2025-01-3147 minThe Incoherent FangirlAnd They Were Roommates…Send us a textThe Fangirls join award-winning author Sonora Reyes on a fun twist on the fake dating, green card marriage romance in their adult romance debut novel THE BROPOSAL! Stay up to date with all Sonora has up their sleeve by checking out their website.List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram...
2025-01-241h 14The Incoherent FangirlSeventeen Tropes in a TrenchcoatSend us a textWe’re back and we’re bringing along a bunch of friends, starting with debut romance author Erin Connor and her love letter to the romance genre UNROMANCE! Stay up to date with everything Erin has up her sleeves by visiting her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram Threads: http...
2025-01-171h 08
Democracy and EducationEpisode 8: Running a Winning Campaign in OhioWhen Sara Bitter ran for school board in a suburban district in Cincinnati, it was after she had already run twice for the state legislature. She knew how to run a contested campaign.But she thought running for the non-partisan school board seat would be different—less contentious, less political. After all, she says, most people just want school board members who will be a good steward of tax dollars and ensure that the children of the community are educated.Then outside money flooded into her district, funding her opponents who used th...
2024-06-1843 min
Speaker Dynamics - Own The RoomEP08: Structure Sets You Free"Being a fantastic speaker doesn't necessarily mean your audience will remember what you say," Karin Reed explains as she emphasizes the importance of structured communication to ensure the audience not only enjoys the presentation but also retains the key messages.
Karin shares an anecdote from a conference where a renowned, technically proficient keynote speaker delivered a polished but ultimately forgettable presentation. This serves to underline her primary point: the necessity of creating content that truly resonates and provides tangible value.
To help speakers enhance message retention, Karin introduces her “content framework” based...
2024-04-2328 min
Awakened Healing with Sheree BuckmanS4Ep6: Karin Tobiason - Akashic ReaderAs an identical twin, Karin Tobiason’s psychic ability was nurtured and honored so she developed an ease of astral projecting back and forth behind the veil. Karin had her first NDE at 30 years old. She met with the counsel, was downloaded with spiritual law, and was a witness as to how the “other” side works, including being given access to the Akashic records. While in the light, she was told she was to teach others how to live and manifest as spiritual beings. Karin chose to ignore this missive but continued her spiritual learnings. Karin Tobiason used her psychi...
2024-02-2039 minSpeaker Dynamics - Own The RoomEP01: Owning the Room When There IS No RoomEver wondered why some speakers captivate the room, holding every gaze, commanding attention effortlessly whether they're in person or on a screen? What if you could unlock that secret for yourself? Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Speaker Dynamics - Own the Room," where your host, Karin Reed, an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, four-time author, and renowned communication expert, unveils the essence of commanding communication. With a rich background in media and a passion for teaching, Karin is on a mission to help you master the art of effective communication in every setting.
In this e...
2024-02-1322 minSpeaker Dynamics - Own The RoomEP03: Protecting your Face – Prepping for Big Presentations"It was a career defining moment...but not in a good way." Host Karin Reed shares her personal experience of a disastrous presentation and reveals the crucial lesson she learned: protecting your face is essential for a successful presentation.
As conference season approaches and listeners may be preparing for career-defining opportunities, Karin shares her expertise to help you make the most of these big moments. She introduces a powerful metric: for every minute of presentation, dedicate an hour to preparation. This may sound daunting, but it ensures you deliver your best performance and captivate your a...
2024-02-1323 min
MomnificentDealing with ADHD as an Adult - Author, Amanda Shore Shares her JourneyJoin us on the latest episode of Momnificent, where Dr. Jakubowski engages in a candid conversation with Amanda Shore who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s and how it has shaped her life in unexpected ways.
A unique blend of triumphs and challenges, as she navigated years of infertility and miscarriages while simultaneously building a thriving real estate business. Her experiences offer a fascinating perspective on the intricate interplay of ADHD, personal growth, and professional success.
A passionate writer, Amanda considers the act of putting pen to paper as her...
2023-12-1031 min
Invisible StrengthCoping with Hair Loss and Alopecia with Autoimmune Diseases - Special Guest Heather KnoxWelcome back to the Invigorate podcast, where we dive into the realities of living with autoimmune diseases and explore ways to cope with ongoing challenges. Join hosts Chris and Karin, along with special guest Heather Knox, as they delve into the topic of alopecia in today's episode.
Often misunderstood as solely hair loss, alopecia is actually connected to autoimmune disease and chronic illness. Conditions such as psoriasis, thyroid disease, diabetes, lupus, and vitiligo also increase the risk of alopecia. Furthermore, medications for autoimmune diseases can contribute to hair thinning and loss.
Alopecia areata is the...
2023-10-0124 min
Step into FlowIt's never too late to be happy! Karin, followed her soul calling and as a dating coach has helped hundreds of women finding loveKarin made some bold moves in her career to find personal fulfillment and be of service to women who are looking to find love.
At age 31, Karin felt unfulfilled in her corporate career working as an engineer. She quit her job, started working in a cafe and later as a city guide in Berlin. In her early 30s, she was longing to start a family and to find her life partner. She started her 1.5 year long dating journey and eventually found the love of her life.
It broke her heart to see how many women h...
2023-03-1627 min
You Should KnowEp. 7 - You Should Know... What It Was Really Like To Be A Playboy Playmate with Ulrika Eriksson & Karin TaylorFollowing Hugh Hefner’s death on September 27, 2017 several books and documentaries have been made about what life was like in the Playboy Mansion, as a Playboy Playmate and as one of Hef’s infamous girlfriends. In this episode Playmates, Karin Taylor (Miss June 1996) & Ulrika Eriksson (Miss November 1996) review their personal experiences as Playboy Playmates along with their experience working with Playboy and staying at the Playboy Mansion in the 90’s. Although this interview started off as a way to discuss this period in their careers, Karin & Ulrika end up also discussing how Playboy influenced their self-esteem, sexuality, loyalty, friendship, and explor...
2023-03-141h 08
Tarot er hot#28: Karin Volmer er i studiet med astrologiI denne episode er Karin Volmer på besøg i studiet til en lang snak om astrologi. Vi starter dagen med at tale om sjæls-, vækst- og personlighedshedskort.Så taler vi en masse om astrologi, og hvordan man kan arbejde med astrologien, og slutter selvfølgelig med at trække kort for Karin. Og her skal vi tale om kærlighed. Er kærligheden mon på vej?
2023-02-261h 12
Lows to Highs by Karin Hadadan13. Kenzie Burke on Unbecoming & Pivoting Career Paths to Become Her Authentic SelfIn today’s episode, Karin speaks with Kenzie Burke as they dive into her journey of unbecoming who she thought she was, and becoming her authentic self. After gaining quick fame and notoriety in the health and wellness space through launching several businesses (superfood products, an app, three books, a podcast and more), Kenzie quickly realized the path she was on felt misaligned. She is now the founder of BRÛLÉ; a clothing line launching in Fall of 2022. But to get to this point, she spent the last year stepping away from the life she built in order to endu...
2022-08-021h 01
Recovery BitesI'm Not Broken, I'm Just Gay with Lindsey Magner, MMFC-T (she/her)In this episode, Karin welcomes guest Lindsey Magner, MMFC-T (she, her), Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in trauma, LGBTQIA+, attachment, non-traditional family structures, relationships, and life transitions to the show.Join Karin and Lindsey for a conversation on the challenges of feeling broken and finding authentic self, the spiritual experience of loving your body, love as a feeling as opposed to an action, the intersection of eroticism and embodiment, examining pleasure outside of the confines of societal and religious beliefs, embracing sexual and spiritual transformation in recovery, recognizing the harm of performative lifestyles, inner child work, societal...
2022-06-2053 minMomnificentMy Child is Being Bullied - A Teen Shares Her StoryShanti Hershenson is a teenager who advocates for anti-bullying, and you may find her at open mic-nights, performing her spoken word poem, Needles & Thorns, which is about the struggle of bullying in middle schools.
Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales.
Shanti lives in California with her parents, sister, and furry friends. Besides wri...
2022-06-1222 min
Recovery BitesBurden on Her Shoulders with Abby AndersonIn this episode, Karin is joined by singer-songwriter Abby Anderson. With authentic, genre-bending sound, Abby quickly rose to stardom at an early age. Though it appeared her dreams were coming true, she was feeling anything but perfect. Abby realized she wasn’t being her most authentic self with the image she was projecting, so she listened to her heart and made some changes. Those changes shined through in the music she was creating and are reflected in the track “Bad Posture,” a tribute to her recovery from an eating disorder and the start of Abby sharing music that embraces her pa...
2022-01-0356 min
Cautious Optimism: An Infertility PodcastThe One With Karin's UpdatesWe can hardly believe that The Cautious Optimism Podcast is coming up on a year anniversary from its launch date! We’ve never wanted this podcast to be all about our stories, but a lot has happened in each of our lives this past year and we figured after our summer break that this would be a perfect opportunity to share some life updates. This week we are starting out with an update on Karin’s story. Karin’s last episode ended with how she would never stop fighting for her family as she continued to experience one unexplained miscarria...
2021-09-0527 min
Recovery BitesNourishing Your Relationship with Food with Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FANDConnect with Elyse Resch:• Learn more about Elyse by visiting elyseresch.com and intuitiveeating.org• Follow Elyse on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram• Connect with Elyse on LinkedIn• Pre-order a copy of Elyse’s newest releases “The Intuitive Eating Journal—Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food” and “The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food” both set to release on June 1, 2021• Purchase Elyse’s other books on Amazon and Barnes and Noble• Read “The Teen Within” written by Elyse for New Harbinger Publications• Click here for an Intuitive Eating Blog m...
2021-05-311h 00
Recovery BitesMatters of Compassion with Talia DrewABOUT TALIA DREW:Talia Drew is a doctoral student at the University of Surrey where she is currently working towards her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Talia conducts research into eating disorders and also works within the National Health Service (NHS) as a trainee Clinical Psychologist. Professionally, Talia has worked across several settings, including young people's eating disorder treatment (inpatient) and adult community eating disorder services for the NHS and private companies. Talia is currently working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services for the NHS as students move clinical rotation every six months. Her research is...
2021-04-2651 min
Recovery BitesProgress Not Perfection with Lara ReavesThis week I welcome Lara Reaves to the show. Lara is a certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, specializing in eating disorders, and recovered from her own battle with an eating disorder that nearly destroyed many of her dreams for her future. Since recovery, Lara has worked in residential clinical settings, adolescent mental health facilities, and is well-versed in communicating with a treatment team. She is the Chief Operations Officer and Coach for Rebecca's Eating Disorder Foundation, and a Recovery Coach for the Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. Her mission became to increase awareness and educate the public about eating disorders...
2021-03-1554 min
Recovery BitesThe Language of Recovery with Carmen Cool, MA, LPCABOUT CARMEN COOL:Carmen Cool, MA, LPC is a politicized therapist, educator, speaker, & activist helping people heal their relationships with food and their bodies. For the past 20 years, Carmen has been working to dismantle diet culture, support the next generation of body liberation leaders, and shift the psychotherapy profession toward justice. She has also started and run a nonprofit, created youth programs, and speaks internationally on Health At Every Size ®, feminism and eating disorders, and weight stigma. Carmen served as the Board President of the Association for Size Diversity and Health, was named “Most Inspiring Individual” in Bould...
2021-03-0154 min
Recovery BitesMeaningFULL Life with Alli Spotts-de Lazzer, LMFT, LPCC, CEDSABOUT ALLI SPOTTS-DE LAZZER:After having dealt with her own 20+ years of eating and body issues ranging from mild frustrations to serious eating disorders, Alli Spotts-De Lazzer became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in eating and body image issues. Eventually, she became a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist—the only nationally recognized designation indicating a specialty in eating disorders.Alli has been a featured speaker at public events; presented workshops at national and international conferences, graduate schools, clinical training facilities, and hospitals; published articles in trade magazines, online information hubs, an...
2021-03-0155 min
Choosing GratitudeChinese Astrology & How To Thrive in Metal Ox 2021 - Anna Tsui Interviewing Karin YeeThis is an unedited recording of Karin Being interviewed by Anna Tsui on Chinese Astrology and how to thrive in the Metal Ox Year 2021.
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2021-02-131h 04
Recovery BitesGrowing Pains with Rachel Gerretsen, LMFT, CEDSABOUT RACHEL GERRETSEN:Rachel Gerretsen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and owner of Rachel Gerretsen Therapy. With a passion for helping people, Rachel works with children/adolescents, couples, individuals, and families of all ages using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, humanistic therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused therapy.After obtaining her Bachelors in Psychology from her hometown college, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Rachel Gerretsen began her development as a therapist and completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, fr...
2021-02-0150 minCautious Optimism: An Infertility PodcastThe One Where Hope Is Not Lost (Karin's Story Part 2)This week we continue to learn more about Karin's story. She shares about the trauma and heartbreak that came as she encountered loss after loss and the hopelessness that followed. The complete loss of control, fears and endless questions that enveloped her in this time of her life helped her to turn to God in the most personal way and she relied on her faith more than ever before. Karin shares that even though there are dark moments in this struggle, HOPE IS NOT LOST. Her son Leon is the miracle that she never dreamed could ever, would ever b...
2021-01-1056 min
Recovery BitesDo No Harm, Take No Sh*t with Hannah Chase, MS, LPCABOUT HANNAH CHASE:Hannah has been a longtime advocate for eating disorder awareness and has a unique approach blending both a personal experience and professional insight to recovery. She has participated in several eating disorder walks and community outreach/awareness events in the Upper Peninsula. Hannah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona in 2013. Thereafter, Hannah graduated with her Master’s degree in counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2018. Hannah received her LPC-IT in 2018 through the State of Wisconsin. She is currently working towards earning her cert...
2021-01-0449 minCautious Optimism: An Infertility PodcastThe One When All The Lights Went Out (Karin's Story Part 1)Our next two episodes we are honored to hear from Karin as she shares her story. We are so grateful to have a perspective different than what our listeners have heard thus far and we know so many will relate to her story. For Karin and Stephen, getting pregnant has never been the problem...It is, unfortunately, the staying pregnant part. Karin shares the heartbreaking details of her first experience with pregnancy/motherhood as one that has left her "forever changed". It was an experience that went in an unexpected yet all too common direction for many women who...
2021-01-0348 min
Recovery BitesHouse on Fire with Caryn RabaABOUT CARYN RABA:Caryn Raba has been an athlete since the age of four. She worked as a counselor and mentor in Substance abuse treatment for 10 years before coming into eating disorder recovery Coaching. Caryn is a Certified Eating Disorder Coach with the Carolyn Costin Institute and works independently and with Recovered Living as one of their eating disorder recovery coaches. Caryn knows the importance of meeting a client where they are at, yet encouraging them to challenge themselves, as that is what was so important in her own recovery. She believes that strong, supportive relationships a...
2020-12-2851 min
Recovery BitesJust Tell Her to Stop with Becky Henry, CPCCABOUT BECKY HENRY:Becky Henry is an Eating Disorder Parent Coach, Speaker, National Award-Winning Author and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC). A National Award-Winning Author, Henry first published, Just Tell Her To Stop; Family Stories of Eating Disorders in 2011 to reduce caregiver isolation, expose the reality of eating disorders, and reduce stigma. The Revised Second Edition will be available in ebook and physical format soon. Becky uses her lived experiences and skills as a Certified, Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) to coach families to let go of fear and panic, tolerate a loved one’s distress, set ef...
2020-12-1459 min
Spark JoyEncore! Ep 119 | Minimalist Shopping Habits That Spark Joy with Sarit SelaSarit Sela, fellow KonMari Consultant, shares her favorite minimalist inspired buying and shopping strategies that can enhance your KonMari journey and help you maintain a clutter free lifestyle.
Sarit Sela is a minimalist mom, Bronze certified KonMari consultant and visual storyteller.
She is an Israeli living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years and is the founder of Minimalist Me, Her mission is to bring a creative, visual world of minimalism, scandinavian design and KonMari to her clients.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about...
2020-12-0829 min
Recovery BitesHappiness is an Inside Job with Hope Hayes, MEd, RDN, LDABOUT HOPE HAYES:Hope Hayes, MEd, RDN, LD, is a proud non-diet dietitian and believer in the Health at Every Size philosophy and founder of Nourishing NH, LLC. She is dedicated to guiding her clients to understanding the truths of diet culture and helping them reconnect their body and mind.While using a non-diet and Health at Every Size approach, Hope battles to end weight stigma, educate about disordered eating, and help people end their weight obsession. She is currently training in trauma-informed care to continue supporting clients who struggle with trauma and eating disorders.
2020-12-0749 min
Recovery BitesCourage over Comfort with Jacque Mular, MS, RDN, LMFTABOUT JACQUE MULAR:Jacque Mular, MS, RDN, LMFT has devoted her life’s work to helping others heal their relationships with food, exercise, and body image. Additionally, Jacque is Level One trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Prior to moving into her role as Clinical Director of the Eating Disorder Center of Portland (EDCP), Jacque served as a Registered Dietitian at the Eating Disorder Center of California and Primary Therapist at Monte Nido Vista. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Idaho and went on to earn two graduate degrees— her Masters in nutrition from California State University at N...
2020-11-2355 min
Recovery BitesMountain Top Moments with Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDSABOUT NICOLE SIEGFRIED:Dr. Nicole Siegfried, is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and a licensed clinical psychologist, treating eating disorders for over 20 years. She is a recognized leader in the field of eating disorders and serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Alsana Eating Recovery Communities. In addition, Nicole is an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Alabama at Birmingham and has also served as Associate Professor of Psychology at Samford University.Nicole is an international speaker and has published research, magazine articles, and book chapters in the field of eating disorders and suicide. Nicole...
2020-11-0258 min
Recovery BitesFinding Your Way Home with Crystal Bowlby, PhD, HSP, CEDS-SABOUT CRYSTAL BOWLBY:Crystal Bowlby, PhD, CEDS-S, is a licensed clinical psychologist (Health Service Psychologist) serving patients and staff for the Laureate Eating Disorders Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As an adult therapist, Crystal serves patients in individual, family, and group therapy, meal support, and crisis intervention. As a supervisor, Crystal works with clinicians towards specialty certification for IAEDP as well as works with doctoral students gathering practicum and internship hours.Crystal is passionate about inpatient care and enjoys both the relational aspect and intensity of the work--- feeling grateful for mealtimes with patients, being present...
2020-10-261h 03
Recovery BitesThe Slower You Go, The Faster You Get There with Sarah Chipps, PsyD, CEDS-SABOUT SARAH CHIPPS:Sarah Chipps, PsyD is the Chief Clinical Officer of Sanctuary and the Founder and Clinical Director of Well Williamsburg Psychotherapy. She is a New York State licensed psychologist (license #020206). Sarah specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, substance abuse, and trauma.Sarah received her master's and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco. Since 2008, she has had the privilege to work with people with diverse identities and histories, in a variety of settings. Prior to opening a full-time group practice, she was clinical director...
2020-10-1953 min
Recovery BitesSmashing the Stigma with Aaron Flores, RDNABOUT AARON FLORES:Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist based out of Los Angeles, California. With over 10 years of experience, Aaron has worked with eating disorders in a variety of settings. A large part of his career was spent working at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System where he helped develop and launch one of the first Binge Eating Disorder programs to help Veterans struggling with this disorder. Since leaving the VA, Aaron has continued to work in the eating disorder community helping run groups and providing individual counseling to adolescents and adults. He currently works...
2020-10-1256 min
Recovery BitesFeeling and Feeding with Emily Estes, MS, RD, LMNTABOUT EMILY ESTES:Emily Estes earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Health Science at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). Through the completion of her dietetic internship at UNL, Emily held a special interest in developing skills to engage in eating disorder treatment. Her passion for education, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders led Emily to enter private practice following her dietetic internship. She is the Founder of Sage Nutrition, LLC where services are specifically geared toward food, exercise, and body image struggles. Her treatment philosophy encompasses a Health At Every Size approach with a...
2020-08-3156 minSpark JoyEp 147 | Finding Wellness with Scout SobelScout Sobel joins us to discuss mental health and creating a life that sparks joy while facing symptoms that work against your serenity.
Scout started Scout's Agency with an emphasis in podcast PR. Most of her clients are women and she loves helping them find their voice in podcasting and other media.
This did not come without her own trials and tribulations.
Scout has been living with a severe case of bipolar disorder for 14 years. She once was unable to hold a job, go to school, or function in today's society. These experiences...
2020-08-2529 min
Recovery BitesAll in the Family with Anna Kowalski, MA, LMFT, CEDSABOUT ANNA KOWALSKI:Anna Kowalski received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. She has been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001. Anna was honored to have an 18-year career at Monte Nido & Affiliates: Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders, and left her position as Chief Experience Office at the end of 2017.Anna has provided training and mentoring in several eating disorder treatment centers across the United States and firmly holds the belief that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible.Anna is a person first, therapist...
2020-08-241h 00Spark JoyEp 146 | Tara's KonMari Self DiscoveryTara Latta shares how working with For the Love of Tidy for 17 hours enhanced her KonMari tidying experience and instantly impacted her health, relationships, and career.
Tara Latta is Kristyn's client, a For the Love of Tidy Graduate of Tidy. They've tidied for 15 hours over a four months plus a recent two hour Virtual Tidy used to address sentimental items.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a qu...
2020-08-1820 min
Recovery BitesMindsight Discovery with Beth Hartman McGilley, Ph.D, FAED, CEDSABOUT BETH MCGILLEY:Beth Hartman McGilley, Ph.D., FAED, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Kansas School of Medicine--Wichita is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of eating and related disorders, body image, athletes, trauma, and grief. A Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, she has practiced for over 30 years, writing, lecturing, supervising, directing an inpatient eating disorders program, and providing individual, family and group therapy. She has published in academic journals and the popular media, as well as contributing chapters to several books. She is a...
2020-07-271h 07Spark JoyEp 142 | Member Spotlight: Jen's Tidying JourneySpark Joy Club member Jen Kobrick joins us from Florida to share her KonMari journey.
This year, we’re trying something new. We’re bringing on listeners from our Spark Joy Club for a special Member Spotlight!
We’re dedicating a few episodes to shine the light on all of the tidying progress our Spark Joy Club members have made while listening to Spark Joy Podcast and leaning on the community.
Jen Kobrick is a homeschooling mom to two delightful little people and the wife of a space geek in central Florida. She loves...
2020-07-2131 minSpark JoyEp 140 | Your Color Guru with Jeannie Stith-MawhinneyJeannie Stith-Mawhinney of Color Guru helps us shop efficiently by understanding what colors work best for us in our KonMari wardrobe.
Jeannie is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. She is the founder and CEO of Color Guru, where she helps women create the wardrobe of their dreams by analyzing their hair, skin, and eye color in order to give them their ideal color palette for clothing.
She teaches an online course called "Style Secrets for Everyday Women." Jeannie is a wife and mother of two girls in Arden...
2020-07-0730 min
Recovery BitesTargeting the Key Issues with Hannah Boardman, MA, NLPABOUT HANNAH BOARDMAN:Hannah Boardman is a Cognitive Hypnotherapist & Life Coach who works with driven, high-value women to stop sabotaging their health, happiness, and success through food, overwhelm, and not feeling good enough. Hannah has worked in both the mental health and corporate sectors for over 12 years, having trained as a Master of Cognitive Hypnotherapy, NLP, and personal coaching with a background in psychology and sales.Hannah, as a proud Eating disorder survivor knows how it feels, on the outside, to look like you have it all, but on the inside feel trapped, anxious, and...
2020-07-0655 min
Recovery BitesFingerprint Moments with Kate Funk, MFT, LMFTABOUT KATE FUNK:Kate Funk, MFT, LMFT, of Kate Funk Counseling, is a therapist in the greater Houston area who earned a Masters Degree in Family Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Kate has dedicated her professional career to the treatment and understanding of eating disorders. Kate believes eating disorders affect the entire person and that individual and family therapy promote healing. With personal experience battling and recovering from an eating disorder, Kate knows first-hand full recovery is possible. Dedicated to learning about the treatment of eating disorders, Kate has trained with Harvard University, University of...
2020-06-2952 min
Recovery BitesInvisibility of Men in the Eating Disorder Community with Mark Warren, MDABOUT MARK WARREN:Mark graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School. His practice focuses on bringing the most up-to-date research into evidence-based care.Mark serves on the faculty of Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and teaches at University Hospitals of Cleveland and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders, where he leads the SIG in Males and Eating Disorders. Mark is a two-time recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist...
2020-06-1554 min
Recovery BitesMessages of Hope with Shari Botwin, LCSWABOUT SHARI BOTWIN:Shari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice, Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia. She provides individual, group, and family therapy with a specialization in treating trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Shari holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.A variety of national media outlets; such as The New York Times, NBC News, Prevention Magazine, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, The Associated Press, ABC News has quoted Shari breaking stories related to trauma and abuse.Sh...
2020-06-0159 minSpark JoyEp 129 | Calendar Clutter: How to Tidy Your Time with Laura VanderkamLaura Vanderkam, author and productivity expert, joins us with tips and strategies to help you KonMari your calendar.
Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She li...
2020-04-2133 minSpark JoyEp 126 | Freshly Organized with 2020 NAPO President and Professional Organizer Amy TokosMeet the Amy Tokos, 2020 President of NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals.
Did you know that there is a national professional organization for Professional Organizers? If you follow our podcast, you know that KonMari Media Incorporated trains and accredits consultants in the method but there is also NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals.
Amy Tokos is a Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant. She is also the President-elect of NAPO for 2020.
Amy’s background is in engineering and she previously worked making manufacturing processes simpler and more ef...
2020-03-3125 minSpark JoyEp 125 | Spring Cleaning Joy with Marcela Barraza of MB Green CleaningCleaning X Tidying. Cleaning professional Marcela Barraza joins us to explore the intersection between two essential household tasks that pair well to create a space that sparks joy.
Marcela Barraza is the founder and owner of MB Green Cleaning. She is a graduate of the hospitality administration and hotel management program. After working for an airline for more than 10 years, Marcela started in the cleaning industry in 2004 and she was inspired to switch to “green” cleaning after experiencing a series of maladies, including irritated skin and debilitating migraines, that she traced to the harmful chemicals in the clea...
2020-03-2427 minSpark JoyEp 121 | Member Spotlight: Monica's Tidying JourneySpark Joy Club member Monica Ruiz joins us from Mexico to share the impact of her solo KonMari tidying adventure.
This year we’re trying something new. Welcome to our first ever Spark Joy Club Member Spotlight! We are dedicating a few episodes this year to shine the light on all of the progress our Spark Joy Club members on their tidying while listening to Spark Joy Podcast and leaning on the community.
First up is Spark Joy Club member Monica Ruiz:
Monica worked in Product Development for Corporate America for 15 years, after wh...
2020-02-2522 minSpark JoyEp 119 | Minimalist Shopping Habits That Spark Joy with Sarit SelaSarit Sela, fellow KonMari Consultant, shares her favorite minimalist inspired buying and shopping strategies that can enhance your KonMari journey and help you maintain a clutter free lifestyle.
Sarit Sela is a minimalist mom, Bronze certified KonMari consultant and visual storyteller.
She is an Israeli living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years and is the founder of Minimalist Me, Her mission is to bring a creative, visual world of minimalism, scandinavian design and KonMari to her clients.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about...
2020-02-1128 minSpark JoyEp 107 | List-Making Your Way to Your KonMari Vision with Paula RizzoPaula Rizzo is a best-selling author and Emmy-award winning television producer. She’s produced health, wellness, and lifestyle segments with a range of top experts in the health and wellness field.
Paula created the productivity site ListProducer.com and she’s the best-selling author of "Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed", which has been translated into 12 languages AND was one on Oprah.com’s list of “Self Help Books That Actually Help.”
Her latest book, "Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You", was just published!
Paul...
2019-10-2231 minSpark JoyEp 104 | Raising Kids by Trusting Your Judgement with Meghan Leahy of The Washington PostToday, we speak with Meghan Leahy; author, parenting coach and Washington Post columnist about raising your kids with confidence, patience and even joy!
Meghan Leahy is the mother of three young daughters, a certified parenting coach, and a columnist for The Washington Post, writing about all things parenting! She is the author of the upcoming book, "Parenting Outside the Lines: Forget the Rules, Tap into Your Wisdom, and Connect to Your Child."
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2019-10-0139 minSpark JoyEp 102 | How to Use Music to Boost Your Mood, Memory, and ProductivityCami Galles, singer-songwriter and performing artist, explores the fact that music is sound organized in time and universally impacts our mood, memory, and productivity in so many different ways.
Today’s guest helped us unpack how music impacts our mood, memory and productivity. Cami Galles' alluring voice is matched only by her charismatic personality. The Kansas-raised singer-songwriter spent nearly a decade in new your city cultivating grit and a unique sound before calling Chicago home. Cami’s mesmerizing delivery imbues her music with a bold empowerment, and her singular “Future Blues” style melds Blues, Pop, and Jazz with upt...
2019-09-1736 minSpark JoyEp 101 | Conscious Parenting 101 with Tia FaganTia Fagan introduces us to Conscious Parenting, a philosophy that encourages parents to wake up so to speak and ask themselves "why are they trying so desperately to control their child’s destiny?"
Certified Conscious Parent Coach Tia Fagan helps parents create deeper connections, increase communication, and improve their relationships. We dive into a parenting method Oprah Winfrey called a revolutionary approach, that can change parenting as we know it. We first learned about the philosophy of Conscious Parenting while listening to OWN’s Super Soul Sunday podcast. The approach stems from the ideas of Dr. Shefali and...
2019-09-1032 minSpark JoyEp 99 | Single Mom Uses KonMari to Make Room for Her Daughter to GrowSingle mom Amy DeCillo walks through how her 15 hour KonMari tidying experience impacted her family and the benefits of working with a KonMari Consultant along the way.
Amy DeCillo is a single mom of her 12 year old daughter who has some mild special needs. She works fulltime in healthcare and she’s working on an MBA in Public Health. She enjoys a good workout, organizing her home, and doing puzzles with her daughter.
Amy is one Kristyn's clients! They tidied for 15 hours together over a period of three months and she is a For the Lo...
2019-08-2722 minSpark JoyEp 97 | The KonMari Method and Organizational Stress ReductionCo-hosts Kristyn and Karin explore how disorganized environments contribute to stress and anxiety AND how stress and anxiety contribute to disorganization.
KonMari is designed to confront some of the causes of organizational stress by working toward a home and work place that is intentional and supportive of your best life going forward.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be f...
2019-08-1330 minSpark JoyEp 96 | Thoughts Create Results with Laura SwartzbaughLaura Swartzbaugh of Laura Scout Coaching shares the secret sauce to living a meaningful, engaging, and joyous life.
Laura works with female entrepreneurs who KNOW they are on the brink of success, but they can’t break through. She helps them become unstoppable, make real money, and create the business of their dreams.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be...
2019-08-0630 minSpark JoyEp 71 | Feng Shui with Master Feng Shui Expert Laura CerranoFeng Shui Master, Laura Cerrano shares her expertise in bringing your KonMari tidying in alignment with the principles of Feng Shui.
Today’s guest is Feng Shui Master Laura Cerrano. Laura shares her expertise in bringing your KonMari tidying in alignment with the principles of Feng Shui. Laura received her Feng Shui certification through the Proven Feng Shui School in NY under the guidance of her mother and mentor certified Feng Shui Master, Carole Provenzale.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted yo...
2019-02-1236 minSpark JoyEp 69 | KonMari + Fitness with Ashley BarberAshley Barber, Houston's first KonMari Consultant, shares tips on how to align your KonMari tidying event and lifestyle with your fitness aspirations.
Our guest today is Ashley Barber, founder of Simply Maven. She’s Houston’s first certified KonMari Consultant. With over a decade’s worth of experience in group fitness, Ashley blends her health and wellness knowledge with the KonMari Method to teach her clients the best ways to declutter their possessions, organize their homes, and create their best lives.
In this episode, you’ll enjoy:
Ashley's path to KonMari and the laun...
2019-01-2935 minSpark JoyEncore! Ep 37 | The True Cost of ClutterSpark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk about 17 obvious and hidden costs associated with living with clutter that is slowly stealing your joy.
In this episode, we attempt to uncover and put a price tag on the hidden costs associated with delaying your KonMari tidying event. Like many common lifestyle challenges (losing weight, getting out of debt, finding a new job) the longer you wait to get started, the more the issue compounds and slowly steals your joy. So it’s time to get real and talk about the physical and emotional costs associated wi...
2018-12-1845 minSpark JoyEp 62 | Leaving the Past Behind Toward a Goal Focused KonMari Future with Marina WakilMarina Wakil hired Karin to help her execute an intense tidying event for her studio apartment in NYC to make room for her to pursue her passion for culinary studies and journalism.
Our guest, Marina Wakil, is a college student at NYU and a recent culinary school graduate. She lives in NYC, by way of Venezuela and Miami, in a modern apartment on the Upper West Side. She’s 20 years old and she’s an aspiring food journalist or maybe a food policy writer. While on vacation last summer, she made a decision to reorganize her entire apar...
2018-11-0625 minSpark JoyEp 60 | Joyful Interior Design with Laurel Bern InteriorsLaurel Bern, award winning New York Interior Designer and blogger, shares important and joyful considerations when decorating your home.
After 21 years as the principal designer in her firm Laurel Bern Interiors, she has turned her focus to blogging as a full-time occupation. Her award winning blog, Laurel Home has drawn a large following due to her candid style of writing, useful information and warm community of readers.
In addition to designing and blogging, Laurel has authored four helpful online interior design guides, for professionals and design enthusiasts alike.
We want to hear from...
2018-10-2318 minSpark JoyEp 56 | How 60 Hours of Tidying Lessons Changed One Single Mom's Life ForeverSingle mom Beth Walker walks through her 60 hour KonMari tidying experience while discussing significant changes in her life and the benefits of working with a KonMari Consultant along the way.
Today's guest, Beth Walker, is a single mother of three boys and a recent "empty nester." She currently works full time as a Technology Consultant, a career she began out of college, took a break from to raise her boys, and has since gone back to. Beth believes in hobbies and passions outside of her job, the most recent being a keyboard player and vocalist in local...
2018-09-2537 minSpark JoyEp 46 | A RV Life of Joy with Brenda MasseiKonMari Consultant Brenda Massei, joins us to discuss what it's like living in an Airstream RV and how her family of four sparks joy in a tiny space.
Have you ever considered what it would be like to travel the country in an Airstream, living an RV life of joy?
Today’s guest is Brenda Massei. Brenda is a fellow certified KonMari Consultant who has been blogging since 2010 about her family’s Airstream living adventures across Illinois, Tennessee and, Wisconsin. She currently lives in Southeast Wisconsin surrounded by cornfields and soybeans and launched her KonMari busi...
2018-07-1719 minSpark JoyEp 37 | The True Cost of ClutterSpark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk about 17 obvious and hidden costs associated with living with clutter that is slowly stealing your joy.
In this episode, we attempt to uncover and put a price tag on the hidden costs associated with delaying your KonMari tidying event. Like many common lifestyle challenges (losing weight, getting out of debt, finding a new job) the longer you wait to get started, the more the issue compounds and slowly steals your joy. So it’s time to get real and talk about the physical and emotional costs associated wi...
2018-05-1544 minSpark JoyEp 34 | Incremental Minimalism with Stephanie SeferianLiving a responsibly sustainable life while raising a young family is definitely a challenge. Join us this week as we learn about one mom’s journey to a joyful, minimalist home.
Our guest this week is Stephanie Seferian of Mama Minimalist.
Stephanie lives just outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
She podcasts and blogs weekly about how the themes of minimalism, sustainability, decluttering, low-waste living and parenting intersect.
Her podcast, The Sustainable Minimalist, features eco-friendly tips and incremental strategies for cutting through clutter as a means to more fully en...
2018-04-2433 minSpark JoyEp 30 | Simply B Organized with Laurie PalauLaurie Palau presents an insightful approach to organizing with an emphasis on the emotional aspects of clutter along with her practical tips for managing the things in your home.
Is your home a hot mess?
If the answer is yes you’re going to enjoy today’s guest organizer Laurie Palau of Simply B Organized in Pennsylvania.
Laurie is a speaker, author, and host of the podcast, This Organized Life, where listeners get a glimpse into her not-so-perfect world as a wife, mom and professional organizer. Her book, HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Gett...
2018-03-2735 minSpark JoyEp 27 | Meet KonMari Translator Yuno ImaiYuno Imai shares what it's like to translate for Marie Kondo and what inspired her to write a children's book based on her joyful life experiences.
Our guest, Yuno Imai, is a Japanese food and travel writer and copy editor based in LA. In addition to being one of the original translators for Marie Kondo and her team, she’s now living a life of joy and focusing on publishing a children’s book.
You can find out more about Yuno by visiting www.iknowyouknowyuno.com. Updates on the launch of her first children’s book w...
2018-03-0621 minSpark JoyEp 26 | If It Doesn't Challenge You, It Doesn't Change You with Sarah WilliamsJoin us as we speak with Sarah Williams of Tough Girl Challenges about her journey, her work and get her take on how to move toward being the person you want to be.
Sarah is the founder of Tough Girl Challenges, which is an amazing platform for women who are taking on physical challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Sarah started her professional life in finance but found it lacking and wanted to do something more in line with her interest in the sporting life and Tough Girl Challenges was born.
As she built up...
2018-02-2739 minSpark JoyEp 24 | Possessed: The Artist Who Painted Joy with Jaye SchlesingerArtist Jaye Schlesinger paints the 380 objects that remained after committing to decluttering her home and life for her exhibit "Possessed."
Our guest, Jaye Schlesinger, is an award winning artist from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who specializes in oil paintings of common objects and abstracts. Her recent solo exhibit “Possessed” caught our attention. It includes 380 individual paintings of all of her possessions inspired by minimalism and simplified living. It sparks joy for Jaye to explore the metaphorical possibilities of painting the mundane.
Jaye gave us a peek into the lifestyle change that inspired her creative process and stor...
2018-02-1322 minSpark JoyEp 23 | FamilyPrenuer! Raising Business Savvy Kids with Meg BrunsonMeg Brunson, multi-passionate mama and former Facebook employee shares tips on how to provide a better life for her family through entrepreneurship.
Our guest today is Meg Brunson.
Meg is a multi-passionate mama living in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and 4 young daughters. She is a serial entrepreneur and a former Facebook employee, striving to provide a better life for her family through entrepreneurship.
She is the founder of EIEIO Marketing, the host of the FamilyPreneur Podcast, and recently helped her 10 year old launch her first business.
In this episode...
2018-02-0633 minSpark JoyEp 22 | Inspire Someone Daily: Broken Little Pieces with Kizmat TentionKizmat Tention, super mom by day, super wife by night, helps us take off our masks to find our authentic self.
Super mom by day, super wife by night, and invisible all of the time.
This is what happens when you retire the Superhero cape, remove the masks, and begin the journey of, "Who am I? How did I get here? And how long will it take to pick up all of the broken little pieces of my life?"
Our guest today is Kizmat Tention.
Kizmat is a life coach and...
2018-01-3034 minSpark JoyEp 21 | Book Review: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death CleaningKarin and Kristyn explore the Swedish art of death cleaning and how it integrates with the KonMari lifestyle.
In this episode, we review The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson. Instead of “does it spark joy,” we explore the question “will anyone I know be happier if I save this?” We review what parts of Death Cleaning sparked joy and what left us wanting more, as we compare this tool to the KonMari Method. We also apply both death cleaning and KonMari to answer a listener's question about managing clothing and papers.
Now, we...
2018-01-2338 minSpark JoyEp 17 | Best of 2017: Joyful Show HighlightsKarin and Kristyn wind down the year with a look back at some of the shows that made the biggest impact on them and on you, our listeners!
During the show, we play some of our favorite clips and talk about the impact they have made on us and how they influenced our work as KonMari consultants.
Creating a podcast that focused on the KonMari Method has been our shared vision since the very end of 2016. We spent the first half of 2017 researching, preparing and putting all the pieces together and finally launched on August 31...
2017-12-1941 minSpark JoyEp 14 | From Chaos to Calm with Christine O'BrienChristine O'Brien's mission is to help mom's create calm and joyful lives.
A Certified Simplicity Parenting Coach and KonMari enthusiast with over a decade of experience, Christine coaches women to create home environments that support harmony and connection.
Christine coaches from the heart, using joy as a guide and her clients find so much peace in having less, doing less, and editing their lives and their homes with intention.
In this episode, Christine will share her unique approach in helping moms find their own path in creating an intention-filled life. Christine transformed her...
2017-11-2826 minSpark JoyEp 10 | The Beautiful Struggle with Lanecia Rouse TinsleyLanecia Rouse Tinsley of LAR Art Studio shares her passion for expressive and transformative art forms within the art of Wabi Sabi.
Our guest today is Lanecia Rouse Tinsley. She is an abstract expressionistic artist whose work includes photography, painting, teaching, writing, and speaking. She is the owner and creator of LARArt Studio and works out of Studio D at Hardy & Nance Streets Studios.
In addition to her own work as an artist, Lanecia partners with the Holy Family Church in Houston, TX, serving as their Artist-In-Residence, as a Spiritual Director and Consultant for the...
2017-10-3142 minSpark JoyEp 8 | Make Bold Moves with The Traveling Organizer Holly SoutherlandHolly Southerland, traveling professional organizer talks taking risks and making bold moves.
Our guest, Holly Southerland is a professional organizer who has been traveling nationwide since 2008 helping families and entrepreneurs get unstuck and find peace in their homes. Her team, Waco Home Organizers, based in Waco Texas, helps individuals and businesses with decluttering and creating organizational systems that fit their personal style. She is passionate about helping people move forward by cutting out the clutter that stands in the way. In this episode, Holly discusses the life of a travelling organizer, what it’s like to pursue an...
2017-10-1742 minSpark JoyEp 4 | Find Your Inner Voice with Kelly CovertKelly Covert, inner voice coach, helps us lay down lifelong habits to help us break free from the past.
Our guest this week is inner voice coach, Kelly Covert. She is the host of the popular podcast, "In Her Voice", which explores ways in which women can begin to love themselves fully every single day.
Kelly Covert has a passion for helping women lay down their lifelong habits of perfectionism and chronic overachieving, so they can listen to their inner voices and break free of the past.
Through her coaching, online programs, writing and...
2017-09-1930 minSpark JoyEp 0 | Who Are We and What is KonMari?Welcome to Spark Joy! The podcast dedicated to the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy, and letting go of all the rest.
In this inaugural episode, co-hosts and certified KonMari consultants Kristyn Ivey of For the Love of Tidy (www.fortheloveoftidy.com) and Karin Socci of The Serene Home (www.theserenehome.com) introduce themselves and the Spark Joy podcast to the world! Kristyn is based in Chicago, Illinois and Karin serves New York City.
Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories...
2017-08-3106 min