Find the Joy

Courtney Vroman
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Find the Joy with host Courtney Vroman is a personal growth podcast for women who want more peace, purpose, clarity, and joy in everyday life. Through honest conversations, practical mindset shifts, and encouragement rooted in faith, Courtney explores how to lead yourself well, build emotional resilience, navigate life’s challenges, and create a life that feels aligned from the inside out. As a wife, mother, farmer, and entrepreneur, she shares relatable insights on growth, leadership, gratitude, resilience, and choosing joy even in the messy middle of life. Whether you are raising a family, building a career, chasing a dream, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, Find the Joy offers the tools and encouragement to help you live with intention, confidence, and lasting fulfillment. https://www.empowerhermn.com/

  1. 20 hr ago

    Think Like a Farmer: The Secret to Lasting Growth and Joy

    Takeaways Progress often happens beneath the surface before visible results appearConsistency matters more than immediate outcomesLearning to trust the process creates resilience and long term growthIn this episode, Courtney explores why so many of us give up too early and what happens when we shift our mindset from chasing immediate results to embracing steady growth. Using the metaphor of farming and reflecting on powerful wisdom from Galatians, this conversation is about patience, trust, consistency, and learning to believe in progress even when we cannot yet see it. Key Topics Covered: Why we abandon goals too quicklyThe farmer mindset versus instant gratificationTrusting invisible progressFaith, consistency, and personal growthBuilding resilience through patiencehttps://www.empowerhermn.com/

    6 min

  2. 26 May

    Grit, Elbow Grease, and a Good Lipstick: Life Lessons from My Mom

    Takeaways Talking about the people we've lost is one of the most powerful ways to keep their memory alive, even years after they're gone.The small, specific details, a lipstick shade, a perfume, a favorite movie, are what make someone's memory feel close and real.The values, confidence, and grit a parent instills in their children carry forward in everything those children do, long after that parent is gone.In this deeply personal episode of Find the Joy, host Courtney Vroman takes a pause from her usual format to honor a very special day. May 26th would have been her mom Carol Mensen's 66th birthday, and Courtney uses this episode to share memories, celebrate her mom's life, and keep her legacy alive through storytelling. Carol was a cosmetologist, salon owner, interior decorator, community volunteer, and above all, a devoted mother and grandmother. Courtney paints a vivid picture of a woman who was always well put-together, endlessly community-minded, and the kind of mom who would show up to a volleyball game in a coconut bra just to win a costume contest and make her kids laugh. From the kitchen sink haircuts and frosting caps to homemade pizza and late-night baking, Courtney shares the little details that make her mom impossible to forget. She also reflects on how her mom shaped the woman she is today, from her love of painting and being on stage to the confidence to chase her dreams and the grit to keep going when things get hard. This episode is a reminder that grief doesn't have to be quiet. Sharing memories keeps people present, and the best way to honor someone you've lost is to live out the very best of what they gave you. Key Topics Covered Celebrating a late parent's birthday and why it matters to speak their name out loudThe life and personality of Carol: cosmetologist, volunteer, mother, grandmotherSmall but meaningful memories that preserve a loved one's identity over timeHow a mother's encouragement shapes a child's confidence and direction in lifeCarrying a parent's legacy into your own motherhoodFinding joy in grief through memory, gratitude, and a Diet Cokehttps://www.empowerhermn.com/

    6 min

  3. 19 May

    Why Small Decluttering Wins Create Big Life Changes

    Takeaways Decluttering becomes manageable when you focus on small spaces instead of entire rooms.Momentum is built through finishing small projects, not creating bigger messes.The “container concept” helps you set limits and intentionally curate your space.Asking better questions about your belongings leads to lasting change.Decluttering is not about perfection. It is about creating space for what matters most.In this episode of Find the Joy, Courtney Vroman shares practical decluttering strategies that help reduce overwhelm and create lasting progress. After experiencing firsthand how clutter followed her through a major life transition, Courtney realized that sustainable decluttering starts with small, intentional steps instead of tackling everything at once. She explains why momentum matters more than perfection and introduces the powerful “container concept” from Dana K. White, which encourages you to let your space determine how much you keep. Courtney also shares the mindset shifts that helped her stop equating “more” with “better” and start making room for peace, clarity, and joy. Whether you are overwhelmed by overflowing closets, kids’ toys, or cluttered kitchen cabinets, this episode will help you begin your decluttering journey with confidence and purpose. Key Topics Covered: How clutter creates emotional overwhelmWhy starting small is the key to successful declutteringThe importance of building momentumQuestions to ask before keeping an itemThe “container concept” explainedDecluttering without perfectionismCreating intentional spaces that support your lifeLetting go of excess without guilt

    8 min

  4. 12 May

    The Emotional Weight of Clutter and How to Let Go [Part 2]

    Takeaways Clutter creates constant mental noise that leads to stress and overwhelmToo many choices can lead to decision fatigue and emotional exhaustionDecluttering is not just physical, it requires emotional processing and decision-makingIn part two of this three-part series, Courtney dives deeper into the true impact of clutter beyond the physical mess. She explores how excess belongings create mental overload, contribute to stress, and affect how we show up in our daily lives. From decision fatigue to emotional attachment and guilt, this episode uncovers why letting go can feel so difficult but also so freeing. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in your own home, this conversation will help you understand why and inspire you to create a calmer, more supportive space. Key Topics Covered: The connection between clutter and mental overwhelmHow clutter creates constant background stressDecision fatigue caused by too many choicesEmotional attachment and guilt tied to belongingsThe “just in case” mindset and why it keeps us stuckHow decluttering leads to clarity, peace, and joyhttps://www.empowerhermn.com/

    7 min

  5. 5 May

    The Hidden Cost of Clutter and How It’s Stealing Your Joy [Part 1]

    Takeaways Clutter contributes to mental overload, stress, and emotional frustrationDecluttering creates clarity, reduces decision fatigue, and improves daily lifeLetting go of items is not loss, it is a step toward freedom and joyIn part one of this three-part mini series, Courtney shares her personal journey with decluttering and how it transformed not just her home, but her mental and emotional well-being. What began as a struggle with constant mess and overwhelm turned into a powerful realization that clutter was the root cause of her stress. After a forced reset due to a home flood, Courtney began letting go of excess belongings and discovered that creating physical space also created mental clarity. This episode sets the foundation for understanding how simplifying your environment can lead to more joy, presence, and peace in everyday life. Key Topics Covered: The connection between clutter and emotional stressWhy cleaning alone doesn’t solve overwhelmThe mindset shift required to let go of possessionsHow decluttering improves mental clarity and reduces decision fatigueThe impact of fewer toys and belongings on children’s creativityWhy buying more never leads to lasting joyThe first steps to starting a decluttering journeyhttps://www.empowerhermn.com/

    7 min

  6. 28 Apr

    How to Find Joy Without Adding More to Your To-Do List

    Takeaways Finding joy should not feel like another overwhelming item on your to-do list.Delegating responsibilities can help create space for hobbies, rest, and personal joy.Small breaks throughout the week can help prevent burnout and make daily life feel less hectic.In this episode of Find the Joy, host Courtney Vroman offers encouragement for anyone who feels overwhelmed by responsibilities and unsure how to make room for joy. With work, chores, schedules, errands, activities, and family needs constantly competing for attention, finding joy can start to feel like another task on an already exhausting to-do list. Courtney reminds listeners that joy is not meant to be daunting. It is meant to be positive, encouraging, and life-giving. Through personal stories and practical advice, she shares how to rediscover the hobbies and simple pleasures that once brought happiness, without neglecting everyday responsibilities. This episode explores the importance of delegating tasks, prioritizing what matters, giving yourself permission to take breaks, and asking yourself what you truly enjoy. Whether it is reading, baking, gardening, sewing, music, or another hobby you have set aside, Courtney encourages listeners to start small and make space for joy again. Key Topics Covered: Finding joy without adding pressureWhy busy seasons make joy feel difficultHow household responsibilities can crowd out hobbiesLetting go of the need to do everything yourselfDelegating chores, meals, errands, and tasksPrioritizing joy over distractions like scrolling or binge-watchingGiving yourself permission to restPreventing burnout through small breaksRediscovering hobbies and interests you once lovedMaking a list of what you do versus what you enjoyStarting small when joy feels overwhelming

    7 min

  7. 21 Apr

    Stop Waiting for Life to Slow Down to Feel Joy

    Takeaways Joy does not have to wait until life feels calm, organized, or easy.Small intentional moments can bring peace and beauty into busy days.Progress matters more than perfection, especially in overwhelming seasons.In this solo episode of Find the Joy, Courtney Vroman shares encouragement for women navigating busy seasons of life. As spring brings fuller schedules, long days, and the pressure to hold everything together, Courtney offers a refreshing reminder: joy is not something reserved for slower days. It can be found right in the middle of the chaos. This episode explores how to stop wishing away the busy season and start noticing the small moments that make life meaningful. Courtney talks about creating simple grounding habits, releasing perfectionism, and allowing space for progress instead of pressure. She also shares a faith-filled reminder that God is present with us in the everyday moments, not just on the other side of overwhelm. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, emotionally tired, or tempted to wait for “next week” to finally enjoy your life, this episode will encourage you to pause, breathe, and find joy in the life you’re living right now. Key Topics Covered: How to find joy in busy seasonsWhy waiting for life to slow down keeps us from enjoying the presentThe power of small moments and intentional daily habitsLetting go of perfectionism and choosing progressFaith, peace, and God’s presence in overwhelming seasonsPractical encouragement for busy women, moms, and homemakershttps://www.empowerhermn.com/

    7 min

  8. 14 Apr

    How to Protect Your Peace and Create More Joy

    Takeaways Protecting your peace is essential if you want to experience real, lasting joy.Healthy boundaries help guard your energy, mind, and emotional well-being.Peace creates the space joy needs to grow.Summary of the episode In this episode of Find the Joy, Courtney Vroman talks about protecting your peace and why it matters so much for emotional health, mental clarity, and lasting joy. She shares how peace is often drained by overcommitment, unhealthy consumption, comparison, negative thoughts, and environments that leave us feeling heavy. Courtney offers a powerful reminder that peace is not a luxury—it is the foundation for a joyful life. She also explores what it looks like to protect your peace in practical ways, including setting healthy boundaries, saying no without guilt, stepping back from social media when needed, and interrupting negative self-talk with truth. This episode is an encouraging invitation to notice what is draining you and take one small step toward greater peace so joy has room to grow. Key Topics Covered: Protecting your peace in everyday lifeWhy joy needs space to breatheThe connection between peace and joyHealthy boundaries and emotional wellnessSocial media, comparison, and mental overloadOvercommitment and energy drainReplacing negative self-talk with truthSimple ways to create more peace in your dayhttps://www.empowerhermn.com/

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Find the Joy with host Courtney Vroman is a personal growth podcast for women who want more peace, purpose, clarity, and joy in everyday life. Through honest conversations, practical mindset shifts, and encouragement rooted in faith, Courtney explores how to lead yourself well, build emotional resilience, navigate life’s challenges, and create a life that feels aligned from the inside out. As a wife, mother, farmer, and entrepreneur, she shares relatable insights on growth, leadership, gratitude, resilience, and choosing joy even in the messy middle of life. Whether you are raising a family, building a career, chasing a dream, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, Find the Joy offers the tools and encouragement to help you live with intention, confidence, and lasting fulfillment. https://www.empowerhermn.com/

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  • Creator
    Courtney Vroman
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  • Episodes
    15
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    © Courtney Vroman 2026
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