The Juiciest Question for the Year

 If your life was a movie, what would the audience be screaming at the screen telling you what to do with your life? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

There’s just something about going to the theater—getting dressed for it, the architecture, the ambiance...What a beautiful experience to take in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra alongside watching my favorite movie, Love, Actually—a new experience for my artist date of the week.* Check out: B.E. of Rochester* say hello: [email protected]* A gift for the woman you want to lift up:The World Needs More Women Like You — a giftable audio pack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

A magnetic microdose. Was the juice worth the squeeze? A question I heard in a business planning room that hasn't left my head... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

Sharing glimpses of beauty, lessons learned and the joy of discovery, lights me up. I create from presence, not pressure. For more intimate written pieces: trustinjoy.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

December 9th's Ancestral Breathwork Journey with Sand Symes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

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If you’re tired, stretched thin, or wondering why you can’t “power through” like you used to—this episode is for you.What if the times you feel the most tired aren’t a problem to fix… but a secret tool you’ve been ignoring?Most of us grew up watching women push through these moments without pausing.So when our own bodies ask us to slow down, it can feel uncomfortable, indulgent, or even wrong.Here’s the reframe:The dip isn’t the issue.Pushing through the dip is.The dip is your reset point.This is a soft permission slip for the ones who do the most, care the most, and rest the least.📝 For more intimate written pieces: trustinjoy.substack.com👗 For Personal Styling Services: trustinjoy.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

Lena dives into the concept of regression before progression—a temporary return to old or messy patterns that often happens during periods of growth. Using her personal experience painting a room with dusty pink LimeWash paint while her kids rearranged their bedroom, Lena illustrates how mess and chaos are often signs that progress is underway.What You’ll Learn:* What regression before progression really means and why it’s a normal part of growth* How messiness in everyday life (from painting to rearranging rooms) reflects transformation* A personal example of turning chaos into a successful outcome* Why setbacks aren’t failure—they’re part of the processRecommended For:Anyone navigating change, personal growth, or creative projects who needs a reminder that before it gets better, it gets messy.👗 For Closet Edits & Personal Styling Services: trustinjoy.co📝 For more intimate written pieces: trustinjoy.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe

This week marks my 100th episode. 🌟In this reflection, I share what the past hundred episodes have taught me about voice, visibility, and emotional honesty. It’s a moment to pause, to look back, and to say thank you — to everyone who’s listened, and to the woman who first told me to start recording.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth starting something before you feel ready — this episode is for you.Explore more: trustinjoy.substack.comInterested in working with me? trustinjoy.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trustinjoy.substack.com/subscribe