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FWD JOY by Chrissy Rutherford

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A podcast dedicated to self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2D AGO

    Dating for Alignment, Not Attention

    Venus just moved into Pisces, and the timing feels intentional. In this solo episode, Chrissy shares her personal dating philosophy through the lens of her 12th house Pisces Venus, exploring karmic relationships, fate, boundaries, sex, and the difference between chemistry and nervous system safety. This is not a how-to guide. It is a reflection on navigating dating without a handbook. Through therapy, astrology, lived experience, and years of self inquiry, she has built a framework that feels aligned with who she actually is. In this episode, she covers: Her dating app strategy to avoid burnoutWhy she doesn’t believe in constant texting in the early stagesHer low-stakes move for meeting someone in real lifeThe 12 Date RuleHow she thinks about sex and emotional attachmentLuck versus alignmentWhy the spark is not the goal For anyone dating, healing, questioning old patterns, or trying to build something that feels safe and expansive at the same time, this conversation offers an honest, grounded perspective. Take what resonates. Leave the rest. Stories referenced in this episode: Losing My Virginity Taught Me to Trust The Timing of My LifeThe Summer I Slept with My ExMy Boyfriend and I Had A Closing Ceremnoy for Our RelationshipWhat Keeps A Situationship From Turning into A Relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  2. JAN 5

    The Astrology of 2026: Uncertainty and Collective Change with Colin Bedell

    In this episode, Chrissy sits down with astrologer Colin Bedell for a wide-ranging conversation on astrology, uncertainty, power, and what it really means to stay engaged in hard times. They explore how astrology has shifted in the age of social media, the dangers of fear-mongering and prediction culture, and why astrology is meant to contextualize uncertainty rather than control it. Together, they unpack the major astrological themes shaping 2026, including the Saturn Neptune conjunction, the North Node entering Aquarius, eclipses in Virgo and Pisces, Jupiter’s move into Leo, and what all of it asks of us on a personal and collective level. This conversation moves through cycles, courage, community, relational intelligence, and the responsibility of showing up, even when things feel overwhelming. At its core, it’s about learning how to tolerate uncertainty, tell better stories about ourselves, and take small, meaningful action in our own lives. A grounding, expansive episode for anyone seeking clarity without shortcuts and hope without bypassing reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  3. 12/22/2025

    11 Moments That Defined My 2025

    Is it just me, or did this year feel really hard? In this episode, Chrissy reflects on what she’s lovingly referred to as the flop that was 2025. A year with no neat buzzword, no clean arc, and a whole lot of reckoning. Between moving through a collective nine years and her own personal nine years, this was a season of endings, pauses, quiet realizations, and being forced to sit with what is actually aligned instead of what just looks good on paper. Chrissy talks about launching FWD JOY as a podcast, learning the hard way that she cannot do everything herself, reconnecting with an ex for karmic reasons she’s still unpacking, discovering brainspotting and somatic therapy, and navigating a deep wave of self-doubt during Saturn in Pisces. She gets into friendship shifts, community dissolutions, meet cutes that didn’t go anywhere but still counted, books that genuinely changed how she sees herself, travel as both freedom and paralysis, and the strange limbo of feeling like the next phase of life is right there but not quite unlocked yet. This episode is less about having answers and more about honoring reflection as a spiritual practice. It’s about trusting that even the quiet, confusing years are doing something important behind the scenes. If you’re feeling tender, stuck, reflective, or like you’re waiting for your life to begin again, this one’s for you. Consider this a closing chapter. Or at least a very honest footnote before 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Your Tongue Reveals Everything About Your Health with Dr. Felice Chan

    Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acne Healing, and the Ritual of Stillness with Dr. Felice Chan This week on FWD JOY, we are diving into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Felice Chan, a board-certified Chinese medicine doctor and acupuncturist who blends eastern wisdom with western neuroscience. She leads an integrative health space in Los Angeles and is the founder of both @feliceacupuncture.clinic and @moonbow_skin, where she brings classical Chinese medicine into modern wellness and skin routines. If you've ever wondered why ice-cold drinks can wreck your digestion, why your tongue says more about you than you might think, or how acne can actually be an invitation to slow down and rebalance, this conversation is going to feel like a warm cup of tea. Chrissy and Dr. Felice explore everything from qi and meridian pathways to why cosmetic acupuncture may be the next big alternative to injectables. They get into breakfast rituals that support hormonal health, how to understand the messages your skin is sending you, and why stillness is often the medicine we resist the most. Dr. Felice also shares stories of her upbringing in Hong Kong, the generational wisdom woven into her work, and the inspiration behind Moon Bow, the skincare line she created with her sister using time-honored Chinese herbs in gentle, modern formulations. If you're curious about holistic healing, fascinated by the connection between gut and skin, or simply craving a more intuitive relationship with your body, this is an episode to curl up with. Perfect for your morning walk, your skincare routine, or the first quiet moment you give yourself all day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    What Grief Taught Renee Rouleau About Living Fully

    Renee Rouleau never followed the rulebook. She skipped college, opened her first skincare studio at 21, and built her line before “indie beauty” was even a term. She redefined how we talk about skin with her nine skin types and taught a generation of adults that acne and moisture are not enemies. Then life shifted. When her husband and business partner was diagnosed with cancer, Renee faced six months of love, loss, and learning to let go. She shares the surreal beauty in those final days, the lessons grief handed her, and the way surrender shaped her into a new kind of leader. Now, nearly three decades into her brand, Renee has rebuilt her business and her life with clarity and joy. She opens up about what freedom really means, how she found love again through what she calls “the contacts method,” and why living intentionally is the ultimate skincare secret. This is a story about skin, yes, but more than that, it’s about starting over and choosing joy on purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

  6. 09/29/2025

    Where Matchmaker Maria Would Look for a Partner If She Were Single

    With her first book, Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love, the 4th-generation matchmaker encourages people to be honest about what they’re looking for in a partner, communicate their wants and needs directly, and stop wasting time on people who are inconsistent, unclear, or, as she calls them, “time thieves.” She delivers the kind of tough love that few people—outside of maybe a good therapist—are willing to give.   Her theories aren’t vapid trends like “black cat/golden retriever” or “high value man/high value woman.” Instead, she offers frameworks like green theory (her belief, based on color theory, that wearing green increases your success rate on a first date), or the Stanley Tucci theory (that men who like Stanley Tucci are more likely to be secure, sex-positive, and generous in bed). But perhaps her most impactful philosophy is the 12-date rule. Maria advises that, when dating with the intention of marriage, women should wait until 12 dates before sleeping with someone. She counts any in-person meet-up or phone call of at least 20 minutes up to 3 hours as one date (and says you can have a maximum of two dates in one day if you went on a marathon date). The idea is to give yourself space to actually focus on long-term compatibility and getting to know a person—without letting sexual chemistry cloud your judgment.   Every day, Maria receives messages from women all over who say that the 12-date rule has helped them enter their healthiest relationship and has also led to engagements—and what’s a better endorsement than that?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  7. 08/25/2025

    Thoughts on Living an Unapologetic Life

    For my first solo podcast, I'm reflecting on a persistent theme I see in a lot of my Q&As which is about how to feel okay about your life looking different from the "norm" or how to feel okay about "less than ideal" life circumstances in the context of dating or within your friend group if you're the odd person out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  8. 07/28/2025

    Doing Less to Heal Anxious Attachment With Dr. Jacob Ambrose

    Attachment Theory has been a viral topic in the world of online pop psychology over the last several years. I've struggled with anxious attachment since my twenties and only in the last two years now have I felt like I'm moving closer to the secure attachment end of the spectrum. It has not been easy to get here. I was really inspired by an Instagram video I came across from Dr. Jacob Ambrose, and I had to reach out to him immediately to discuss his approach to healing anxious attachment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
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A podcast dedicated to self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    christina rutherford
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © christina rutherford
  • Show Website
    FWD JOY by Chrissy Rutherford
  • Provider
    Christina Rutherford