Stories of Inspiring Joy

Laurin Wittig

Laurin Wittig, founder of Heartlight Wellness, is an intuitive healer, a Reiki Master, a student of Soul Focused Esoteric Healing, a mentor to those on or just beginning a spiritual path, and an award-winning novelist. She loves to combine her healing skills and her story skills to help her clients reveal the stories that no longer serve them in mind, body, or spirit.

As healing happens, new stories are revealed, enhancing and supporting the transformation into a healthier, more joyful, and heart-centered life. This is the same journey Laurin took to health and heart-centered purpose. It brings her great joy to be able to assist others on their journeys to joy.

In today’s episode Laurin shares her journey finding her purpose and the joy that comes from being in alignment with that purpose. It’s the story of how she discovered her gift of healing. Laurin’s lifelong struggle with her health and allergies led her to working with an acupuncturist, and then an intuitive healer. It was only when she began to recognize and understand the underlying cause of her allergies, and releasing and shifting the energy surrounding it, that her health changed. Laurin’s story will encourage you to look for what may be holding you safe, the hidden fears, doubts, and regrets that might be keeping you from the thing that might just feed your soul, serve your purpose, and fill you with joy.

To connect with Laurin and learn more check out her website HeartLightJoy.com and on Instagram @heartlightjoy Facebook @HeartLightJoy and via email laurin@heartlightjoy.com and you can book a Free 20 Minute Call w Laurin

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Linda Jämsén

Linda Jämsén is an American expat living in Finland. She recently self-published her first book, Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking and Finding, a romantic, travel, and music-filled adventure of her three years working and singing in Budapest. A classically-trained pianist, she is also a choral singer and has performed in Israel, the UK, Hungary, and Finland. She lives on an island in Helsinki with her husband.

In today’s episode Linda shares a heartfelt story called "The Joy of Giving”, of how the donation of her childhood violin to a Middle Eastern refugee musician in Finland created ripples of joy for all involved. After hearing "Joy to the World" during Christmastime, this memory came to the forefront, and it’s a beautiful reminder of the joy of connecting with others, and that our contributions to others have the ability to make a difference.

To connect with Linda and learn more visit her website www.lindajamsen.com and on Facebook @Odysseyoflovebook Instagram @lindajamsenauthor and Twitter @LJamsen

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Harry Glorikian

Harry Glorikian is a global business expert, healthcare entrepreneur, podcaster and author of The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer (Brick Tower Press, Oct. 2021). For over three decades, Glorikian has built a breadth of successful ventures in the healthcare space, and he is well known for being at the forefront of helping invest in and grow innovative healthcare companies that are tackling ground-breaking areas of healthcare and biotechnology. A sought-after speaker, Glorikian is frequently quoted in the media and regularly asked to assess, influence, and be part of innovative concepts and trends. He also holds four US patents in telecommunications and has others pending.

In today’s episode Harry shares the inspiration behind his latest book, what drives his work, and his desire to help others understand how to make a big difference in their lives. As Harry shares, by looking at the data you can begin to make small adjustments in your life that will make significant difference in your health and wellness on a daily basis, and potentially push off or avoid any major issues in the future. It’s Harry’s hope that his story and reflections will inspire you to follow your passions, achieve the goals you want to achieve, and optimize your health.

To connect with Harry and learn more visit his website https://glorikian.com/ for more information.

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Kasey Carmona

Kasey Carmona is a former performing arts teacher turned full-time mom to two boys. When her second son was born with a life-threatening critical illness, Kasey was forced to surrender herself (and her son) into the great big hands of Love. Kasey and her adorable family lives in Atlanta, GA.

In today’s episode Kasey shares her story of life and love, and the great life and loss of her second son CJ. In May of 2021, a team of doctors sat on Kasey’s couch to share that it was time to take her son off life support. Kasey’s story and journey captures both joy and suffering, and she so beautifully shares why they’re on the same spectrum and what changes when we see the beauty in all things. When we embrace both joy and suffering we allow ourselves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. The truth is we don’t know how many moments we have with the ones we love the most. The proverbial “Last Supper” became a reality for her family just a few short months after CJ’s birth, and in those last minutes turned days, they saw life, death and the divine dance in their home and hearts.

To connect with Kasey and learn more visit her on Instagram @kaseycarmona and @let.them.be.known

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Dr. Sharon Grossman

Dr. Sharon Grossman is a success coach, speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller, The 7E Solution to Burnout, who helps high achievers crack the code of their burnout so they can find tailored solutions for recovery. If you've tried workshops and therapy and feel like nothing sticks, working with Dr. Sharon will show you how you can totally transform your relationship with your work by working on yourself instead of trying to change your job or career. She’s shared her grounded yet practical approach with numerous organizations, nonprofits, and universities. You can find her online at www.drsharongrossman.com or on Facebook at The High Achiever's Lounge.

In today’s episode Dr. Sharon shares her journey and what led her to focusing on burnout prevention and recovery. From developing an interest and passion for personal development at an early age, to recognizing her own constant need to evolve, Dr. Sharon realized the ever present need to focus on burnout. Through her work she mixes CBT, mindfulness, emotional intelligence and energy psychology to help others reshape their thinking and way of engaging with their work and life. Dr. Sharon shares what she’s learned about herself through her journey, her biggest dream to help others crack the code on their burnout, so that you can continue to do the work that you love without sacrificing your health in the process.

To connect with Dr. Sharon and learn more visit www.drsharongrossman.com you can find the Burnout Checklist here and her book here

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Dr. Gwen Finestone

Gwen Finestone, MFT, Ph.D., CT, is President of California Southern University and has been recently nominated as a “Woman of Influence” via the Irvine Chamber for her contribution as an inspirational leader, role-model and advocate and mentor helping women in the workplace rise in leadership.

In today's new episode Gwen shares her journey and introduces her new book, “Finding the Gems,” where she helps readers overcome major life trauma and loss and teaches them to lead a happy and positive life without letting their tragedies define them. She blends psychology, spirituality, humanism, meaning and purpose to help readers free themselves from the pain of their losses. 

To connect with Gwen and learn more visit her on her website http://www.drgwenfinestone.com and on Twitter @finestonegwen Facebook @dr.finestone and you can find her new book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Tammie Chang, MD

Tammie Chang, M.D., is a board-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology and co-founder of Pink Coat MD, an uplifting community to empower women physicians. Using her expertise in coaching, leadership and consulting work, background in wellness and work as a physician, Chang guides women physicians to become the best version of themselves and protect their well-being by helping them achieve greater balance, prevent burnout and live healthier lives.

Her upcoming book, Boundaries as a Woman Physician: The Key to Loving Your Life and Career in Medicine, focuses on the understanding that to heal and serve others, one must first focus on having a healthy body, spirit and mind.

In today’s episode Tammie shares her journey with severe burnout, the importance of good self-care habits and boundaries in a physician’s life to avoid burnout, stress and exhaustion, and her dedication to changing the culture of medicine. Through her journey and diving into the magic of coaching, Tammie discovered that joy is her top core value, followed by love, freedom, courageous integrity, empowerment, and growth. Through following these guiding principles she discovered what it means to truly be alive and live a life full of joy. Tammie shares the hard earned lessons she’s learned, why we need to be clear on our why, and her biggest dream.

To connect with Tammie and learn more check out her website www.tammiechangmd.com and www.pinkcoatmd.com and on Instagram @tammiechangmd and @pinkcoat_md Twitter @tammiechangmd and @pinkcoat_md Facebook @tammiechangmd and @PinkCoatMD and on LinkedIn here

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Tanya Valentin

When She Wakes, She Will Move Mountains author Tanya Valentin is a teacher, women’s archetype mentor, poet, podcaster, and published author. She is the founder of the AWAKE™ mentoring framework, used to support mothers of tween and teen girls who are navigating change to create the life that they want. Valentin was born in South Africa. 

Today, she lives in Northland, New Zealand with her husband, three teenage daughters, and a happy collection of a dog, three cats, and free-range farm animals, including a mischievous goat named Kemi. 

To connect with Tanya and learn more check out her website https://www.tanyavalentinauthor.com and on Instagram @tanyavalentinnz and you can find her book here

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Tanya is committed to co-creating magic in the lives of women so they can discover their purpose, reclaim their joy, find their voice, create the life they want, and step into their magnificent inner Queen.

In today’s episode Tanya shares her journey becoming an Archetype Mentor and Author of When She Wakes, She Will Move Mountains - Five Steps to Reconnecting with Your Wild Authentic Inner Queen. After years of ignoring her real calling to be a writer, she looked herself in the mirror and realized she didn’t recognize the woman staring back at her. She wondered where her life had gone, and Tanya knew it was time to change her life. This wake-up call culminated in a huge personal awakening and healing journey. During the pandemic she was inspired to write about her journey to offer hope and healing to other women and moms who are going through the same thing she did. Tanya’s story is a beautiful reminder that we’re never really lost, the real you is within, you just need to surrender to what is.

Olivia Swindler

Olivia Swindler was raised in Spokane, Washington, but currently resides in Grenoble, France, and is the Communication Coordinator for Young Life in Europe. She spends most of her spare time wandering through the mountains and eating her weight in bread.

Olivia believes that through fiction we can learn and grow from one another because there is something magical about picking up a book and allowing it to transport you someplace new. Cynthia Starts a Band is her debut novel, which she hopes will create and foster hard, real-life conversations, inspiring readers to have the courage to discover who they are when the world isn't looking.

In today’s episode Olivia shares the inspiration behind her debut novel, Cynthia Starts a Band, and the impact of friendship and community on her healing journey. One of the major themes of this book is friendship, starting over, and the people who are there for you along your journey. Olivia so beautifully shares the gift of female friendships, the impact its had on her life, and how her friendships helped her fully process her breakup and toxic relationship. Through her work Olivia embraces the values of family, empowerment, and healing while also subtly drawing on the #metoo movement.

To connect with Olivia and learn more check out her website oliviaswindler.com and on Instagram @oliviaswindler

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.

Samantha Williams

Samantha Williams is a psychology student, artist, and wise beyond her years. In this week’s new episode she shares an important message, one that we need to hear more often - “You don’t always need to know where you’re going.”

Through her journey Samantha found something that she loves, psychology. Over time it changed her relationship with herself, and her studies have helped her realize what she truly wants to do with her life. She’s also an avid and talented illustrator and writer, and she’s being writing short stories since she was a kid. She’s passionate about helping others and expressing her creativity through her hobbies, and her passion will undoubtedly remind you of yours too. You’ll hear it in this week’s episode, Samantha is well on her way to being someone that other people can talk to when they need it most because for her, the ability to help others is what truly brings her joy.

To connect with Samantha you can follow her on Instagram @seren_media

Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here.

*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.