We don’t talk enough about joy, especially when it comes to women. In this episode, I’m getting into why joy is our birthright and how society often keeps us from fully embracing it.
I’ll share some personal stories about how reconnecting with joy has transformed my life, and how it can do the same for you. When we embrace joy unapologetically, it lights us up and creates a ripple effect—boosting our mental health and empowering our communities. Let’s stop holding back and let joy take center stage!
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“Joy is not about boasting or making others feel less than. Joy is about being fully alive.” ~ Tanya Lynn
Takeaways
- Joy is one of the hardest emotions to feel.
- Women are often conditioned to suppress their joy.
- Joy is your birthright and should be embraced.
- Reconnecting with your inner child can unlock joy.
- Joy is contagious and can uplift others.
- Choosing joy is an act of rebellion against societal norms.
- Moments of joy are sacred and remind us of our humanity.
- Joy can be found in simple, everyday experiences.
- Embracing joy can transform your mental health.
- The choice to feel joy is a powerful one.
Chapters
00:00 The Challenge of Embracing Joy
02:46 Reclaiming Joy Through Connection and Movement
06:08 The Ripple Effect of Joy in Our Lives
Links from Today’s Show
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Featured Transformation
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About Tanya Lynn
Tanya Lynn is the visionary founder of Sistership Circle, a global organization that has trained tens of thousands of women how to fill, lead, and grow their women’s circles. With her truth-telling style of leadership, she has a gift of seeing the brilliance in women and activating them to step into their power.
She has successfully integrated the masculine and feminine within herself, making her both fierce and soft, strategic and able to surrender, mission-driven yet highly relatable with her vulnerability. She has been gathering community since growing up as a little girl in San Diego CA, and lived in various places around the world including China, Japan, Spain, and currently Costa Rica where she’s building a goddess temple and retreat center with her husband and business partner Brent.
Tanya is the best-selling author of multiple books including Open Your Heart: How to Be a New Generation Feminine Leader, The Art of Leading Circle, and The Women’s Circle Ritual Handbook. You can count on Tanya to show up no matter what, take 100% responsibility for herself, and receive feedback to make her work even better. She values integrity, authenticity, and co-creative leadership. When she’s not in a circle or training leaders, you can find her with her two daughters Kali and Summer.