Let There Be Joy

S.S. Coulter
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Let There Be Joy is a podcast for people who want more joy, presence, and connection in a world that constantly pulls us toward distraction, overwhelm, and escape. Hosted by author and joy coach S. S. Coulter — creator of The Fassa Tails children's series and God's Dad Jokes — each episode features experts sharing three simple, real-life ideas to help listeners build a life they don't want to escape from. Together, we explore practical ways to reclaim focus, strengthen relationships, spark creativity, reduce digital overwhelm, and create more meaningful experiences in everyday life. Whether you're raising kids, building a business, navigating a busy season of life, or simply trying to live a little more intentionally, there's a place for you here. No fluff. No theory. Just real conversations and ideas that work. New episodes weekly. Learn more at sscoulter.com.

  1. 2 days ago

    Career Burnout, Identity Loss & Other Signs It’s Time for a Change | Celerie White

    What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you want to keep living? In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with longtime friend and former corporate executive Celerie White to talk about career burnout, identity loss, stepping away from success, and what it really looks like to rebuild a life that fits who you are now. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode’s Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In This EpisodeAfter 25 years in corporate communications, Celerie reached the height of her career—but her body, health, and passion were telling her something had to change. She shares the signs she missed, the financial and emotional preparation that helped her step away, and why a career pause requires more than just leaving your job. Together, we talk about: ✨ How burnout can show up in your body before you admit it ✨ What it means when your motivation and passion disappear ✨ Why successful women can struggle to let go of their careers ✨ How to financially prepare for a career pause ✨ Why rest has to come before reinvention ✨ The identity crisis that can happen when your title disappears ✨ How to rebuild your health, confidence, and sense of self ⏱️ Timestamps03:19 The physical signs of career burnout 04:29 When your passion for work starts disappearing 05:19 When unhealthy habits become a pattern 07:48 Why successful women keep pushing through 10:27 Preparing financially for a career pause 11:43 Learning to lean on your partner 13:49 Why you need a financial runway 15:07 Bringing your family into the transition 16:30 The rebuild: rest, health, and identity 17:55 Why high achievers struggle to rest 19:15 Building a support team for your health 21:41 How to recognize your own burnout patterns 28:05 Why you are allowed to pause 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! 💛 Connect with Celerie White📸 Instagram: @cel.white The Purple Door, an intimate experience for women navigating career transition, reinvention, and the space between who they were and who they’re becoming. Join the waitlist > https://thepurpledoor.myflodesk.com/waitlist ✨ Try This at HomeLook back at the last two weeks and ask yourself: Have I skipped workouts, meals, sleep, or time with people I love because of work? Do I dread Sundays? Don’t judge the answers. Track the pattern. 📚 About the BooksDiscover the Fassa Tails children’s book series—stories designed to build imagination, character, confidence, and connection while helping families create more screen-lite fun. 🌎 Learn more: https://ThePlanetFassa.com 🎙️ The PodcastLet There Be Joy is about slowing down, reconnecting with what matters, and finding practical ways to experience more joy, presence, purpose, and connection in everyday life. 💛 About the AuthorS. S. Coulter is an author, joy coach, and podcaster helping families rediscover the joy of childhood and everyday life through imagination, connection, and simple real-world experiences. 🔗 Find S. S. Coulter🌐 https://sscoulter.com 📸 Instagram: @s.s.coulter 🌈 Planet Fassa: https://ThePlanetFassa.com

    Career Burnout, Identity Loss & Other Signs It’s Time for a Change | Celerie White

  2. 25 Aug

    Sleep, Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Other Early Signs of Perimenopause | Denise Stegall

    Waking up at 2 AM? Struggling with brain fog, mood swings, or suddenly feeling like you’re just not yourself? These may be early signs of perimenopause—and understanding what’s happening in your body can replace fear and frustration with clarity. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode's Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In This EpisodeS. S. Coulter sits down with Denise Stegall, The Menopause Mentor, to talk about the early signs of perimenopause that many women don’t recognize. Denise explains why perimenopause can begin much earlier than we expect and how shifting estrogen and progesterone levels can affect sleep, memory, brain fog, mood, energy, emotional regulation, confidence, and even how we show up at work and in our relationships. You’ll learn why waking in the middle of the night may be one of your first clues, how tracking symptoms can help you advocate for yourself, and why you shouldn’t automatically assume that feeling different means something is wrong with you. Most importantly: learn what’s happening before you’re in the middle of it. FREE TOOL: https://menopausementormn.com/menopause-hormone-clarity-tool ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Why perimenopause can make you feel unlike yourself 00:59 Why protecting your sleep matters 03:30 How estrogen and progesterone affect sleep and mood 06:52 Why women often don’t recognize perimenopause 10:45 Is it stress—or could it be hormones? 14:59 Brain fog, memory loss & losing your edge 17:48 What estrogen changes can do to your brain 20:19 Track before you judge yourself 25:57 The 3 key perimenopause lessons 30:36 Denise’s free hormone clarity assessment 32:13 Before making a major life change, ask this 34:22 Denise’s advice for finding more joy in midlife 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! 💛 Connect with Denise Stegall🌐 Website: https://DeniseStegall.com 💫 The Menopause Mentor: Find Denise on social media @themenopausementormn ✨ Try This at HomeFor the next two weeks, track three things: How did you sleep? Your mood and energy? When did you notice brain fog or difficulty concentrating? 📚 About the BooksDiscover the Fassa Tails children’s book series—stories designed to strengthen kids’ imagination, character, confidence, and connection while bringing more screen-lite fun into childhood. 🌈 Learn more at: https://ThePlanetFassa.com 🎙️ The PodcastLet There Be Joy is about slowing down, reconnecting with what matters, and finding practical ways to experience more joy, presence, purpose, and connection in everyday life. 💛 About the AuthorS. S. Coulter is an author, joy coach, and podcaster helping families rediscover the joy of childhood and everyday life through imagination, connection, and simple real-world experiences. 🔗 Find S. S. Coulter🌐 https://sscoulter.com 📸 Instagram: @s.s.coulter 🎙️ Let There Be Joy Podcast 🌎 Planet Fassa: https://ThePlanetFassa.com

    Sleep, Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and Other Early Signs of Perimenopause | Denise Stegall

  3. 18 Aug

    How to Find Peace, Let Go of Control & Be More Present | Michal Schuster

    Ever feel like your mind is always three steps ahead—planning, worrying, or trying to control what happens next? This episode is about slowing down, reconnecting with your body, and learning to notice the peace and joy already happening around you. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode’s Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with Michal Schuster to explore practical ways to become more present, release the need to control everything, and find greater peace in everyday life. Michal shares how tuning into your body can help you recognize stress before your thoughts take over, why trying to anticipate every outcome creates a false sense of safety, and how using your senses can bring you back into the present moment. You’ll learn simple mindfulness practices for managing stress, surrendering what you can’t control, and intentionally noticing more of the good already around you. In this episode: 00:00 How to find more peace in everyday life 03:00 Why awareness is the key to change 05:00 Tune into what your body is telling you 07:30 How a simple body scan can calm your mind 10:00 Why we try to control everything 12:30 Letting go without giving up 15:00 What you can control vs. what you can’t 17:30 Why joy requires presence 20:00 Romanticizing ordinary moments 22:00 Using your five senses to come back to now 24:30 Simple ways to notice more of the good 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! 💛 CONNECT WITH MICHAL SCHUSTER Get your FREE Body Scan Audio 📸 Instagram or 💙 Facebook 🌿 TRY THIS AT HOME Try the 5-4-3-2-1 practice the next time your mind starts racing. Notice: 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch. 3 you can hear. 2 you can smell, & 1 you can taste. 📚 ABOUT THE BOOKS — THE FASSA TAILS SERIES BY S. S. COULTER The Fassa Tails is a 7-book children’s storybook + activity series written by S. S. Coulter. Designed for ages 4–10 to read together, play together, and grow together—without a screen. Shop the full series at https://sscoulter.com/pages/books 🎙️ THE PODCAST — LET THERE BE JOY A podcast by S. S. Coulter for parents raising joyful, screen-light kids. New episodes weekly. Listen at https://sscoulter.com/pages/podcast ✍️ ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. S. Coulter is a children’s book author, joy coach, and host of Let There Be Joy. Author of the 7-book Fassa Tails series. Books at https://sscoulter.com 🌐 FIND S. S. COULTER Website: https://sscoulter.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32198387 ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530325524

    How to Find Peace, Let Go of Control & Be More Present | Michal Schuster

  4. 11 Aug

    How to Build Confident, Resilient Kids Before Life Gets Hard | Scott Feld

    Confidence isn’t something kids magically develop when life gets hard—it’s something we can help them practice long before they need it. This episode gives parents simple, playful tools to help kids build a healthier inner voice, handle mistakes, and believe in themselves. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode’s Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with master certified coach, award-winning author, and Power Up Experiences creator Scott Feld to talk about raising confident, resilient kids from the inside out. Scott shares kid-friendly ways to recognize negative self-talk, replace “I can’t” with more empowering thoughts, and turn important life lessons into games and adventures kids will actually remember. You’ll also learn why parents shouldn’t wait for a crisis to teach resilience, how perfectionism can impact even high-achieving kids, and why children need to know they are loved for who they are—not just what they accomplish. In this episode: 01:36 Meet Scott Feld 02:03 Give kids language for their inner world 05:24 Turn “I can’t” into “I can, I will, I’ll try” 07:11 Why trying is progress 09:32 Spot the moments when kids start shrinking back 11:12 Why play helps life lessons stick 14:07 Use imagination to build confidence 17:38 Teach the thinking muscle before hard things happen 22:38 When high-achieving kids tie worth to performance 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! ⚡ CONNECT WITH SCOTT FELD 🌐 Website: https://powerupuniverse.com 🎁 10 Free Family Activities + Free Power Talk 💪 TRY THIS AT HOME The next time your child says, “I can’t,” don’t immediately correct them. Instead ask: “Is that Stink Think or Power Think?” Then help them choose a new thought: “I can.” “I will.” “I’m still learning.” 📚 ABOUT THE BOOKS — THE FASSA TAILS SERIES BY S. S. COULTER The Fassa Tails is a 7-book children’s storybook + activity series written by S. S. Coulter and inspired by Fassa, a real rescue cat. Every book features Fassa and his friends, with bonus activities inside. Designed for ages 4–10 to read together, play together, and grow together—without a screen. Cats don’t need screens for adventure. Neither do kids. Shop the full series at https://sscoulter.com/pages/books 🎙️ THE PODCAST — LET THERE BE JOY A podcast by S. S. Coulter for parents raising joyful, screen-light kids. New episodes weekly. Listen at https://sscoulter.com/pages/podcast ✍️ ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. S. Coulter is a children’s book author, joy coach, and host of Let There Be Joy. Author of the 7-book Fassa Tails series. Books at https://sscoulter.com 🌐 FIND S. S. COULTER Website: https://sscoulter.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32198387 ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530325524

    How to Build Confident, Resilient Kids Before Life Gets Hard | Scott Feld

  5. 4 Aug

    How to Create Lasting Family Memories in Everyday Moments | Jennifer Dechaine

    How to Create Lasting Family Memories in Everyday Moments Work and family can feel like they are constantly competing for your attention. But meaningful memories do not require a big vacation, perfect plan, or packed schedule—sometimes they are hiding in the places you already go. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode’s Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with real estate consultant and sales leader Jennifer Dechaine to explore simple ways busy parents can create more connection, joy, and quality time with their kids in everyday life. Jennifer shares how to let children become the “experts” on family adventures, create a simple summer series, and rediscover the hidden gems in your own neighborhood. You will hear practical ideas for balancing work and family, building meaningful rituals, encouraging your child’s perspective, and creating lasting family memories without spending a lot of money or planning elaborate activities. In this episode: 02:24 Let your children become the experts 05:37 See familiar places through your child’s eyes 07:37 Reconnect with your own childlike joy 10:17 Give your child an official expert title 12:41 Create a family summer series 16:49 Be a tourist in your own neighborhood 19:32 Find hidden gems close to home 22:54 Three ways to create lasting family memories 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! 💛 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER DECHAINE 🌐 Website: https://congruentprojects.com 📧 Email: jennifer@congruentprojects.com 🌳 TRY THIS AT HOME Let your child become the official expert on your next outing. Choose a park, ice cream shop, trail, café, or neighborhood spot and ask them to rate it. Give them a playful title like “Playground Expert,” “Ice Cream Critic,” or “Trail Tester.” Then ask: What did you like best? What made it special? Would you come back? You may be surprised by what you learn when you experience the world through their eyes. 📚 ABOUT THE BOOKS — THE FASSA TAILS SERIES BY S. S. COULTER The Fassa Tails is a 7-book children’s storybook + activity series written by S. S. Coulter. Designed for ages 4–10 to read together, play together, and grow together—without a screen. Shop the full series at https://sscoulter.com/pages/books 🎙️ THE PODCAST — LET THERE BE JOY A podcast by S. S. Coulter for parents raising joyful, screen-light kids. Listen at https://sscoulter.com/pages/podcast ✍️ ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. S. Coulter is a children’s book author, joy coach, and host of Let There Be Joy. Author of the 7-book Fassa Tails series. Books at https://sscoulter.com 🌐 FIND S. S. COULTER Website: https://sscoulter.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32198387 ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530325524

    How to Create Lasting Family Memories in Everyday Moments | Jennifer Dechaine

  6. 28 July

    How to Break the Patterns Keeping You Stuck, & Move Forward with Confidence | Dr. LaChelle Wieme

    What if you are not broken—and constantly trying to fix yourself is actually keeping you stuck? This episode will help you shift your focus from what is wrong with you to who you are becoming. In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with Dr. LaChelle Wieme to talk about breaking limiting patterns, building confidence, regulating your nervous system, and creating lasting personal growth. Dr. LaChelle explains why focusing only on your problems can reinforce them, how your identity shapes your thoughts and actions, and why confidence usually comes after you take action—not before. If you have ever felt behind, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will help you stop fighting yourself and begin moving forward with greater clarity, faith, and confidence. In this episode: 01:05 Why understanding yourself creates change 03:45 How personal growth can become problem-focused 05:30 Why your focus directs your energy 09:35 How identity creates consistency 12:40 The thought, feeling, belief, and behavior loop 17:00 Stepping into confident “queen” energy 20:05 Focus on who you are being 25:10 The danger of overworking for worthiness 27:25 Be, do, and then have 32:00 Serving from overflow instead of exhaustion 41:05 The queen, ice queen, and people-pleaser patterns 47:00 A voice-analysis tool for emotional regulation 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! 👑 CONNECT WITH DR. LACHELLE WIEME 🌐 Website:  iam-lifebydesign.com 🎙️ Podcast: The Spiral Up Podcast 📱 Social Media: @lachellewieme 🎁 Free Voice Analysis Experience: code AOFREE at iam-lifebydesign.com/voiceanalysis ✨ TRY THIS AT HOME Choose one situation where you normally doubt yourself, overthink, or wait until you feel ready. Ask yourself: “Who do I want to be in this moment?” Then take one small action as that version of yourself. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode’s Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy 📚 ABOUT THE BOOKS — THE FASSA TAILS SERIES BY S. S. COULTER The Fassa Tails is a 7-book children’s storybook + activity series written by S. S. Coulter and inspired by Fassa, a real rescue cat. Every book features Fassa and his friends, with bonus activities inside. Designed for ages 4–10 to read together, play together, and grow together—without a screen. Shop the full series at https://sscoulter.com/pages/books 🎙️ THE PODCAST — LET THERE BE JOY A podcast by S. S. Coulter for parents raising joyful, screen-light kids. New episodes weekly. Listen at https://sscoulter.com/pages/podcast 🌐 FIND S. S. COULTER Website: https://sscoulter.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32198387 ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530325524

    How to Break the Patterns Keeping You Stuck, & Move Forward with Confidence | Dr. LaChelle Wieme

  7. 21 July

    How to improve your sleep, energy, and brain health | Dr. Sheri Marshall

    Feeling exhausted, foggy, or emotionally drained may not be a personality problem—it may be your body asking for support. In this episode, discover three surprisingly simple sleep habits that can help you feel better, think more clearly, and show up with more patience and joy. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode’s Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with family practice physician and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Sheri Marshall to explore the powerful connection between sleep, brain health, energy, hormones, and parenting. Dr. Sheri explains why symptoms like fatigue and brain fog should be viewed as signals, not character flaws. She also breaks down how morning sunlight supports your circadian rhythm, why hydration helps your brain’s overnight cleaning process, and how a consistent sleep schedule allows your body to fully recover. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, wake up feeling tired, or regularly sacrifice rest to finish your to-do list, this conversation offers realistic ways to improve your sleep without completely overhauling your life. In this episode: 01:04 Shannon’s lifelong struggle with sleep 03:05 Why fatigue and brain fog are important signals 03:44 How morning sunlight resets your circadian rhythm 05:47 What the pineal gland does 06:14 How sleep helps clean and restore the brain 06:54 Why hydration matters for brain health 10:16 Healthier ways to make water more enjoyable 13:30 Why deep sleep is essential for brain cleanup 15:13 How to create better conditions for quality sleep 19:05 Three simple sleep habits to start today 20:47 Dr. Sheri’s free optimal health masterclass 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! 👩‍⚕️ CONNECT WITH DR. SHERI MARSHALL 🎓 Free Masterclass: Optimal Health Success Strategies 📧 Email: sheri@bestofhealthfunctionalmedicine.com ☀️ TRY THIS AT HOME Step outside for 5 minutes shortly after waking up. Bring a glass of water, leave your phone inside, and let the natural light signal to your body that the day has begun. Try it consistently for one week and notice whether your energy, focus, mood, or sleep begins to shift. 📚 ABOUT THE BOOKS — THE FASSA TAILS SERIES BY S. S. COULTER The Fassa Tails is a 7-book children’s storybook + activity series. Every book features Fassa and his friends, with bonus activities inside. Designed for ages 4–10 to read together, play together, and grow together—without a screen. Shop the full series at https://sscoulter.com/pages/books 🎙️ THE PODCAST — LET THERE BE JOY A podcast by S. S. Coulter for parents raising joyful, screen-light kids. New episodes weekly. Listen at https://sscoulter.com/pages/podcast 🌐 FIND S. S. COULTER Website: https://sscoulter.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32198387 ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530325524

    How to improve your sleep, energy, and brain health | Dr. Sheri Marshall

  8. 14 July

    How to Stop Running on Autopilot & Create More Joyful Days | Mia Frankl

    Do your days feel full, but somehow not meaningful? If you're constantly juggling work, family, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and create more peace in your everyday life. 📥 DOWNLOAD this episode's Joy PDF: https://sscoulter.com/joy In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with life coach, podcaster, author, and founder of Powherfull Inc., Mia Frankl, for a heartfelt conversation about intentional living, parenting, nervous system regulation, and finding joy in the life you're already living. Together, they explore why so many of us operate on autopilot, how to reconnect with our children through meaningful rituals, and why identifying your values can transform the way you make decisions. Mia also shares a powerful perspective on slowing down, creating space for stillness, and building a life that feels aligned instead of rushed. Whether you're a busy mom, an overwhelmed professional, or someone craving more presence and purpose, this episode offers practical tools to help you stop reacting and start choosing how you want to live. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction: Why intentional living matters 02:08 – Meet Mia Frankl and her mission 03:47 – Tip #1: Create an anchor or ritual with your kids 10:10 – Tip #2: Lead from your values 12:17 – How to identify your core values 18:16 – Tip #3: Spend time doing nothing 24:34 – Creating space for peace and clarity 27:29 – Building emotional capacity through stillness 28:20 – Episode recap and practical takeaways 30:12 – Where to connect with Mia 31:36 – Final words of wisdom and living with intention 🔔 Subscribe to Let There Be Joy for new episodes every Tuesday! ✨ Connect with Mia Frankl🎙️ Podcast: Powherfull Inc Startup Stories 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powherfullinc 📸 Instagram: @powherfullinc 💛 Try This at HomeThis week, choose just one of Mia's suggestions: ✔ Create a recurring ritual with your child ✔ Identify your top 5 values and post them somewhere visible ✔ Spend 5 minutes with no phone, podcast, TV, or tasks—just sit, breathe, and notice Small moments of intention can create big shifts in how you experience your life. Mia's three practical tips—creating anchors with your kids, leading from your values, and embracing stillness—are simple ways to stop running on autopilot and start living more intentionally. 📚 ABOUT THE BOOKS — THE FASSA TAILS SERIES BY S. S. COULTERThe Fassa Tails is a 7-book children's storybook + activity series written by S. S. Coulter and inspired by Fassa, a real rescue cat. Every book features Fassa and his friends, with bonus activities inside. Designed for ages 4–10 to read together, play together, and grow together — without a screen. Cats don't need screens for adventure. Neither do kids. Shop the full series at https://sscoulter.com/pages/books Website: https://sscoulter.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32198387 ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530325524

    How to Stop Running on Autopilot & Create More Joyful Days | Mia Frankl
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Let There Be Joy is a podcast for people who want more joy, presence, and connection in a world that constantly pulls us toward distraction, overwhelm, and escape. Hosted by author and joy coach S. S. Coulter — creator of The Fassa Tails children's series and God's Dad Jokes — each episode features experts sharing three simple, real-life ideas to help listeners build a life they don't want to escape from. Together, we explore practical ways to reclaim focus, strengthen relationships, spark creativity, reduce digital overwhelm, and create more meaningful experiences in everyday life. Whether you're raising kids, building a business, navigating a busy season of life, or simply trying to live a little more intentionally, there's a place for you here. No fluff. No theory. Just real conversations and ideas that work. New episodes weekly. Learn more at sscoulter.com.

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    S.S. Coulter
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
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    © 2026 S.S. Coulter