The Raya Experiment

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I read a first-day-of-school reflection on courage, change and the slow return of light after a hard season. From silent car rides to a sky where the clouds finally seem to part, this essay offers a hopeful snapshot for anyone navigating transition, loneliness or the unknown.Share this with a friend who’s day could use some brightening ☀️Explore more like this at 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

You can’t want something for someone that they don’t want for themselves.You can’t love someone enough for them to change.You think what you want from him or her is good for them, better for them, the “right” thing. And maybe it is. But it’s not your job to decide, or to take action, or to give ultimatums (even if you feel it’s coming from a loving place.)Isn’t that incredibly hard to digest?Every week I share one honest piece about what it looks like to trust yourself when the conditions aren’t perfect yet. 💖See more stories here: 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

She held herself together all morning. At 12:37 pm though, she put her head on her desk and thought, “How do I get into a better headspace?”And then an unexpected call came through.Every week I share one honest piece about what it looks like to trust yourself when the conditions aren’t perfect yet. 💖www.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

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For our Selfie Help event, I showed up in real old clothes, that held deeply personal memories and I felt completely like myself.Listen in to hear the stories behind them.** You have places to go and people to see. If you want support in planning what you’ll be wearing, book a time with me for a video styling session. Together, we’ll create outfits that feel like you without the overwhelm.Outfit help? Yes, please!Lena's Substack 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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This week’s audio is different. It’s voice notes between me and a friend about periods, exhaustion, hormones and self-doubt…and the pressure women feel to push through anyway. Deeply personal—never intended to be shared publicly, but it’s so relatable. (And my friend is cool with it.)Every week I share one honest piece about what it looks like to trust yourself when the conditions aren’t perfect yet. Deeper letters for paid subscribers.Head over to the Trust in Joy Substack to see these resources:They are GOLD & will guide you in:* what foods to eat, when* the types of workouts your bodies needs throughout the month* how to plan your workload—client-facing vs. data heavy vs. execution times* when to ask for a raise, go on a date, attend parties, be sparkly ✨I like to buy adaptogens and teas from Mountain Rose Herbs. 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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