22 episodes

The purpose of Joan is to draw light towards mental health - to bring awareness and real stories to the trauma that most every one endures at some point in life. From depression and post partum depression, to anxiety and eating disorders, to PTSD, the loss of loved ones, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, addiction... The list goes on and on. Joan is a place of honesty and connection. If you're struggling and feeling alone, I hope this podcast helps you to understand that you are heard, you are not alone, and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Joan Podcast Kelly Vittengl

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 55 Ratings

The purpose of Joan is to draw light towards mental health - to bring awareness and real stories to the trauma that most every one endures at some point in life. From depression and post partum depression, to anxiety and eating disorders, to PTSD, the loss of loved ones, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, addiction... The list goes on and on. Joan is a place of honesty and connection. If you're struggling and feeling alone, I hope this podcast helps you to understand that you are heard, you are not alone, and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

    S2. E12 - Joan x Kelly Vittengl - On Following Intuition, Female Friendships and Connections, Plant Medicine in Peru, and Big Life Changes

    S2. E12 - Joan x Kelly Vittengl - On Following Intuition, Female Friendships and Connections, Plant Medicine in Peru, and Big Life Changes

    In the final episode of season 2, Kelly takes us on a brief personal journey through life since her first episode in season 1. 

    • 21 min
    S2. E11 - Joan x Vienda Maria - On the Mother/Daughter Wound, Boundaries, a Nomadic Childhood, and Following your Bliss

    S2. E11 - Joan x Vienda Maria - On the Mother/Daughter Wound, Boundaries, a Nomadic Childhood, and Following your Bliss

    On this episode of Joan, Kelly speaks with Vienda Maria. Vienda is a women's empowerment coach, writer, creative, and creator of Plannher. In the episode, Vienda walks us through her nomadic childhood, the loss of her birth father, depression and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, her personal experience with the mother/daughter wound, setting boundaries with her mother, her exploration with psychedelics and plant medicine, and following life's synchronicities. Vienda is one of those people who makes life look so whimsical and fun, she has so much first hand knowledge for life, and gives incredible guidance on following your bliss. 

    • 1 hr 11 min
    S2. E10 - Joan x Zoë Lind van't Hof - On Loss of her Mother, Denial, Grief, and Purpose through Pain

    S2. E10 - Joan x Zoë Lind van't Hof - On Loss of her Mother, Denial, Grief, and Purpose through Pain

    In this episode of Joan, Kelly speaks with Zoë Lind van't Hof, founder of Wunder Workshop and Essentials by Zoe LvH. She takes us through the loss of her mother after her unexpected diagnosis with cancer. She dives into detail about the process of death and grief through the year long period from diagnosis to passing. She talks about the meaning of home, the one regret she has, and ultimately about turning her pain into purpose through her incredible companies. 

    You can find Zoe on Instagram here.
    You can shop Wunder Workshop here.
    You can shop Essentials by Zoe LvH here. 

    • 1 hr 10 min
    S2. E9 - Joan x Mariah K. Lyons - On Being A Sensitive Child, Natural Healing, Plant Medicine, The Feminine, and Mary Magdalene

    S2. E9 - Joan x Mariah K. Lyons - On Being A Sensitive Child, Natural Healing, Plant Medicine, The Feminine, and Mary Magdalene

    In this episode of Joan, Kelly speaks with Mariah K. Lyons, founder of Astara, Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, and Western Herbalist. This episode packs a punch as we move through Mariah's incredibly eventful life. She walks us through her childhood, where she always recognized herself as empathic, intuitive and sensitive. She moves us into her teen years where her father was diagnosed with cancer and she began to struggle with her mental health in the form of OCD, Insomnia, and disordered eating. She then takes us through her transition from a professional career as a dancer, to becoming a healer, which ultimately came through learning how to heal herself from mental struggles as well as physical struggles with Endometriosis and Hashimoto's. Finally, we dig into Mary Magdalene and the Divine Feminine at the end. This episode is PACKED! 

    If you'd like to find out more about Mariah and her offerings, here is her website.
    You can find her on Instagram here.
    You can buy her new book, Crystal Healing for Women, here.
    You can shop her shoe collection here.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    S2. E8 - Joan x Natasha Zoe Garrett - On Anorexia, Bulimia, Panic Attacks, Addiction and Self-Worth

    S2. E8 - Joan x Natasha Zoe Garrett - On Anorexia, Bulimia, Panic Attacks, Addiction and Self-Worth

    In this episode of Joan, Kelly speaks with Natasha Zoe Garrett of Roam Vintage. She shares about her experience of growing up biracial in a primarily white community, and how that affected her self-image. She shares of her struggles with body image and believing her worth was in her beauty. She tells us of her battles with anorexia, bulimia, panic attacks, depression, and alcoholism. Natasha is beautifully candid in this episode and shares how she continues to heal her body and mind, while also watching her thriving business grow.

    If you'd like to shop Roam Vintage, click here.
    If you'd like to follow Roam on Instagram, click here.
    If you'd like to follow Natasha on Instagram, click here. 

    • 1 hr 18 min
    S2. E7 - Joan x Nici Harrison - On Working With Grief, Suicide, Loss of a Parent, and Healing

    S2. E7 - Joan x Nici Harrison - On Working With Grief, Suicide, Loss of a Parent, and Healing

    In this episode of Joan, Kelly speaks with Nici Harrison, founder of The Grief Space. Nici unexpectedly lost her mother to suicide, and ultimately went on a deep journey with her grief. She walks us through that experience and how she continues to work with her grief and guide others through theirs. 

    If you'd like to learn more about Nici and her offerings, you can find her website here.
    If you'd like to follow her on Instagram, you can find her here. 

    • 1 hr 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
55 Ratings

55 Ratings

meghan branlund ,

Love this

Listening to Kelly's story made me feel like I'm not alone. I've never heard anyone describe exactly how I feel in my darkest moments of terror/panic. I'm hopeful hearing all the resources that have helped her, I'm excited to try them out

A few little gems ,

Thank you!

Thank you so much for this contribution Kelly and to you and your guests for sharing your stories so openly, I’m so grateful! I had encountered some painfully vindictive behavior recently and it occurred to me that perhaps at the root of this behavior is the human desire to relate to another’s pain to know we’re not alone in this experience. What we really need are more contributions like these as an outlet to relate to that pain in a constructive way that helps us all move forward. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

junon jewelry ,

My mental health struggles have been something I have been avoiding for a very long time. listening to this podcast is the first thing that that has truly inspired me to start working on healing myself. And not only inspired me to get started, but got me excited to start doing the work. Mental health is such a taboo topic still, and I think what Kelly is going with Joan is just so phenomenal! The podcast has made me laugh, it’s made me cry, and has been oddly comforting, showing me I’m not alone in my struggles. Keep up the amazing work Kelly,
I can’t wait to hear more!

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