Joyfully You

Amy Dickens
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Semiweekly

Welcome to Joyfully You!  Think of this as your personal jungle gym where we get to playfully explore how to learn to love our lives from the inside out. The essence of everything we talk about here is: How do we find joy along the journey that is this life? How do we laugh alongside the big feels as we become our authentic selves?  Some days we’ll get raw and vulnerable, others we’ll laugh till we pee our pants. We welcome all of it here.  Come on in, get inspired to believe in yourself. And leave feeling empowered with new perspectives and tools to actually understand how to create that change moving forward. And of course we’ll have a groovy time giggling our way through it all. 

  1. Oct 29

    25. Stop Waiting To Be Ready

    Welcome back to the Amy show, baby! I've got a cold, a stained white shirt and a lot to say. I stopped doing this podcast because I didn't feel inspired, and then four hours after I admitted I wanted to come back, I hit record.I just got back from Tony Robbins, and one line is stuck in my head: trade your expectations for appreciation. I've heard it a million times, and this time it landed. I'm a pretty good boss to other people and way harsher with myself. What we get into:Why expectations kill joy, and how to appreciate yourself and the people around youRedefining success on our own terms. I've had a consistent two-year lag on my goals, and that's okay.98% of the journey is the messy middle, so you'd better have fun in itWhy I sing, dance and cook with joy, even with a hurt ankle and a lost voiceWhy travel wipes your routines clean so you can try on a new version of yourselfDoing the "joy gym": choosing joy is like writing with your non-dominant hand. It's clunky at first.Why I'm done waiting to be ready, done playing small and done being the good girl who waters things downNormalizing being a beginner as an adult. Don't compare your chapter 2 to someone's chapter 37.Takeaway: Find your why, do the thing scared, messy and imperfect, and have fun doing it. The only failure is not trying.Now I want to hear from you: what do you want to create in this world? Share it with me!Make it a great day, or not. The choice is yours. 💛 Stay connected in Amy's world: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ https://amydickens.org/ Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickensYouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens/shortsListen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd?si=49cb54f75428498aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750Amy's Book, "101 Ways to Spread Joy": https://www.amazon.com/101-Ways-Spread-Joy-Dickens/dp/B0FKZTZYHDI

  2. Mar 31

    The One Sentence That Could Change Someone’s Life

    What if one sentence…  literally changed someone’s life? This episode is your reminder to SAY. THE. THING. If you see someone’s magic — don’t keep it in your head.  If you feel lit up by someone — don’t just tell your friends later.  If someone inspires you, moves you, makes you feel more alive just by being them… tell them. Because here’s the truth we don’t talk about enough: People don’t always know their magic. Even the most confident, radiant, “they’ve got it all together” humans… have days where they’re deep in the doubt. And your words? Might land on the exact day they need it most. In this episode, I share:  ~ Why hyping people up is WAY more powerful than you think  ~ The moment that completely shook me about my own podcast  ~ How easy it is to think you’re “shouting into the void” (when you’re actually impacting people deeply) ~ Why your gifts feel normal to you — and magical to everyone else ~ A simple practice to start reflecting people’s magic back to them TODAY Also… a little loving nudge: If you’ve ever thought something SO SWEET about someone in your life  …but didn’t say anything? This is your sign 💛 Send the text. Leave the comment. Drop the voice note. Let’s stop holding back. Let’s hype each other UP. Because we’re all just walking each other home… so we might as well hype each other on the way  💛 If this episode hit: Send it to someone you love  OR  send them a message telling them why  ~ ~ ~ ~ And if you’re listening to this and feeling like… “ugh I want MORE of this energy in my life” — more play, more connection, more being around people who actually SEE you… I got you. Joy Camp is basically this episode… but in real life. It’s a playful, soul-nourishing, laugh-until-you-can’t-breathe Adult Summer Camp where you get to:  ~ be hyped up  ~  reconnect with your joy  ~ and remember who the heck you actually are If that’s calling you… you can check it out here: https://joymaker.prof/products/joycamp-sober-adult-summer-camp  Stay connected in Amy's world:  https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/  ^^^ get the first 10 pages of her book free^^  Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens  https://www.tiktok.com/⁨@theamydickens⁩   https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens/shorts  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd?si=49cb54f75428498a  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750  Amy's Book "101 Ways to Spread Joy" https://www.amazon.com/101-Ways-Spread-Joy-Dickens/dp/B0FKZTZYHD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UWBQ4WJ141E3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.An-gLSWTFehuZzZmQwI2k4WfifkbJvIzSMytJdDOSNg.j2CvKhV4jI5FM-0pV8AO8WbH5UpwGy_jAHA9_2hcJ9A&dib_tag=se&keywords=101+ways+to+spread+joy&qid=1762537394&sprefix=101+ways+to+spread%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

  3. 11/19/2025

    23. How to Create Joy on Purpose (w/ Dr. Sue McCreadie)

    In today’s episode of Joyfully You, we’re diving deep into sustainable happiness, emotional mastery, and how to create a joyful life on purpose — not by accident. I’m joined by the radiant Dr. Sue McCreadie, a physician-turned-holistic happiness mentor who helps midlife women reconnect with their joy, vitality, and purpose through mind–body–soul alignment. And omg… our pre-convo had me buzzing, and the episode is even sweeter. We talk about: ~ How joy is something we create, not something we wait for ~ Why “beautiful states” are available to us even in the messiness ~ Midlife as a “second adolescence” — and why that’s actually empowering ~ Emotional discernment: when to shift your state vs. when to sit with a feeling ~ Tools for processing emotions so they don’t swirl and stay stuck ~ How to come back to joy again and again… sustainably Plus, some really tender moments about shame, self-loathing, play, and what it actually feels like to meet yourself in the full spectrum of being human. This episode feels like a warm hug and a gentle hype session. I know you’re gonna love it. 💃 What You’ll Learn The difference between “fleeting happiness” and renewable joyWhy shifting your physiology first is the easiest way to change your emotional stateHow kids naturally model sustainable joy (and what adults can steal from them!)How to identify when an emotion still needs to be felt, heard, or honoredSimple tools for emotional resilience you can use anytime, anywhere Connect with Dr. Sue Website: https://www.drsuemccreadie.com/ Prefer to watch? Catch Joyfully You on Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43NLxYwkmGo&feature=youtu.be  Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

  4. 11/06/2025

    22. Stop Searching for Yourself — and Start Choosing Who You Want to Be - with Hussein Hallak

    Today I get to chat with Hussein Hallak — an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and builder of communities who’s mastered the art of embracing failure, uncertainty, and play as paths to real growth. This convo cracked my brain open in the best way. Hussein shares why joy isn’t the absence of pain and what it means to choose who you are instead of endlessly searching for yourself.  We dive deep into:  * What a choice really is — and how freedom plays into it * The truth about failure (and why it’s your greatest teacher) * How to know what you actually want in life * Why “toxic individualism” keeps us disconnected * And how to find joy — even when life feels messy You’ll walk away remembering that joy isn’t found in perfect moments... it’s something you can create anywhere, anytime. If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid to fail, or unsure of your next move — this one will light you up.  Listen, laugh, and rediscover your power to choose your life. Stay connected with Hussein:  https://www.husseinhallak.com/  Grab Hussein’s book “The Dark Art of Life Mastery”  https://husseinhallak.kit.com/products/dalm-book  Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

  5. 07/31/2025

    21. The Power of Collective Courage: Why We’re Not Meant to Do It Alone

    Ever notice how some dreams light you up and scare the hell out of you?  You’re not broken — you’re human. In this riff-style solo episode we dive into the concept of Collective Courage — this idea that we’re not meant to walk our most daring paths completely alone.  If you’ve been sitting on something big but feeling frozen, stuck, disconnected, or discouraged… this one’s for you.  We fly higher together (with the right people)  In this episode, you’ll hear about: What “Collective Courage” actually means — and why it’s a game-changerThe myth of hyper-independence (and where it comes from)Why asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdomThe kind of people who amplify your courage — and how to find themWhat to do when your nervous system shuts down from “too much too fast”Why community is a rocket ship when you're building your dreamsStay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

  6. 07/15/2025

    20. You Know You’re Meant for More—Here’s What to Do With That:: Joy in the Journey of Your Mission (with Sophia DiMuccio)

    What if your low moments were the pathway, the portal to your next big vision? In this potent episode of Joyfully You, I sit down with Sophia DiMuccio, a woman on a mission here to connect visionaries to turn their missions into movements of massive impact.  We sit down to talk about the quiet, gritty, deeply human side of living a life of purpose, a life that excites you from deep within your soul. We go beyond the buzzwords and into the real energy of the journey—where doubt and discomfort are a part of the journey right alongside the joy and passion.  It’s for anyone who's felt the pull of a mission, even when the path feels blurry. Anyone who wants to know more about what it means to be embodied in leading yourself first.  We unpack: 🔥 Why your lows hold the key to your highest highs  ⚡️ How to move through energetic ebbs without making it mean you’ve failed  🔥 The role of self-leadership when no one’s watching ⚡️ The power of reconnecting to your desire—and using it to rise 🔥 Why your “why” has to evolve as your vision grows ⚡️ The real reason most people feel stuck If you’re navigating a season of confusion, contraction, or straight-up “WTF is next?”—this conversation will help you find your fire again. Not by pretending everything’s fine, but by meeting the low with presence, redefining what drives you, and deciding to rise. This is your permission to feel the whole spectrum—and to claim your next chapter with intention, vision, and self-trust. Sophia reminds us that entrepreneurship is less about hustle and more about inner alchemy—grieving, growing, showing up, and leading from within. If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for something but don’t know how to turn that knowing into something real... this one is for you. This is about building your movement, deepening your why, and becoming the leader this world desperately needs. Connect with Sophia:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsophiadimuccio/  Work with Sophia: https://stan.store/sophiadimuccio?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacYODyJA6ewknDKlyfaXLrhJUIKHJhxCUCR55Vmk3llpDPVcQFZjsZs7RZbTw_aem_PUN_mDwpQDFLJhIzgA8KDA  Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

  7. 07/08/2025

    19. Joy Isn’t Always Easy: How I Practice Joy When I’m Low

    In this solo episode, I felt like it was time to get real about living as “the joy queen” with this mission to reconnect people to their inner joy and still have days where it feels completely out of reach.  This one’s for the quiet seasons, the low days, the moments when you feel like joy has left the room. I talk about: What it’s like to not feel joyful while being “the joy person”Why I see joy as a practice, not a performanceMy go-to grounding rituals when I’m feeling lowThe sacredness of soft days (and how I’m learning to honor them *without* guilt or shame) Tiny joy practices that feel real, not forced If you’ve ever felt guilty for not being more “positive,” this one’s for you. You are not broken. Joy is not gone. It's just quiet.  And it's still in the room, I promise. 🤍 Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

  8. 07/01/2025

    18. The Neuroscience of Play: Why Joy is a Brain-Based Superpower with Matt Jones

    Today, we’re diving into the neuroscience of PLAY — we’re talkin’ brains, burnout, joy, and how play literally rewires us for regulation, creativity, and connection. I’m joined by Matt Jones, a PhD student, professor at Purdue, and total nerd (in the best way) for all things play and organizational leadership.  We talk about: What’s actually happening in your brain when you playHow play helps regulate the nervous system + heal burnoutThe surprising link between play, leadership, and communicationHow adults can reconnect with play (even if it feels awkward) Whether you’re leading teams, healing from stress, or just trying to feel more alive — this episode will light you up in all the right ways. Let's nerd out and play on. Stay connected with me!  Check out these links below.  Website: https://www.livejoyfullyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamydickens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamydickens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamydickens Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750

See All (25)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Welcome to Joyfully You!  Think of this as your personal jungle gym where we get to playfully explore how to learn to love our lives from the inside out. The essence of everything we talk about here is: How do we find joy along the journey that is this life? How do we laugh alongside the big feels as we become our authentic selves?  Some days we’ll get raw and vulnerable, others we’ll laugh till we pee our pants. We welcome all of it here.  Come on in, get inspired to believe in yourself. And leave feeling empowered with new perspectives and tools to actually understand how to create that change moving forward. And of course we’ll have a groovy time giggling our way through it all. 

Information

  • Creator
    Amy Dickens
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Amy Dickens
  • Show Website
    Joyfully You