Hey Joy Seekers! Welcome to another zest-brimming episode of the She Finds Joy Podcast, your personal invitation to put play, adventure, and laughter back on your life’s agenda. This week, I threw my “one-woman show” rule out the window (because sometimes you meet someone who makes rule-breaking wildly worth it). Enter the radiant Treena Innes, “Life Fun Expert,” world traveler, and unapologetic joy seeker, whose energy is downright contagious! If you’ve ever felt like the spark’s gone out, you don’t even know how to have fun anymore or you’re “judged” for prioritizing joy (hello, #momguilt), this episode is for you. We’re talking about breaking out of ruts, busting through guilt, and why actually writing down your FUN goals can flip your day-to-day upside down (in the best way). In This Episode: - The Lost Art of Fun: Are you living life on autopilot, or actually enjoying it? We dig into why so many women, especially high achievers and supermoms, have lost touch with their playful side, and how that can change, starting now. - Travel as a Fun Formula: Hear Treena Innes’s wild adventures across 55+ countries, the magic of dirty backpacks, and how travel, even the “off-the-beaten-path” kind can supercharge your life and relationships - Why Guilt, Judgment, & Fear Steal Our Joy: From “I don’t know how to have fun anymore” to worrying what people will think if you wear a moomoo to a Mrs. Roper party, discover the emotional blockers keeping you stuck - Real Life, Real Strategies: From “fun lists” to micro-bucket lists, Treena Innes shares how making FUN a tangible goal transformed her life (and why having it on a sticky note is a power move) - How to Re-Train For Fun (Seriously!): Listen in as we break down why “the fun habit” is RELEARNABLE at any age, and three simple ways to jumpstart your playful side right now. Power Moves: - Write a “fun list” or micro-bucket list: Stick it on your fridge, inside your closet, or next to your coffee pot. If you write it, you’re 40% more likely to actually DO it! - Swap “Why?” for “Why not?”: If your inner critic starts arguing, just say YES before your brain talks you out of fun. - End the day with a “Fire in the Belly” check: Replay your day and ask, “What lit me up? What drained me?” Do more of the former, ruthlessly ditch the latter. - Break the guilt-cycle: Remember, prioritizing your joy is leadership. Model it for your kids, your partner, your friends. - Push past judgment: Try the moomoo, the mystery party, the trip you “don’t know how to plan.” (And if you need a travel buddy, let’s make a She Finds Joy global adventure happen!) Mic-Drop Quotes: “Fun is retrainable. It’s just a habit you need to practice again!” “Why not? Don’t give yourself more than two seconds to talk yourself out of it.” “It doesn’t have to cost a ton, look perfect, or feel comfortable. Try it ON anyway.” Listener Challenge: 👉 Who are you letting call the shots? Guilt, fear, or joy? 👉 This week, pick *one* thing from your fun list (big or small) and say YES, before your brain says, “Why?” Connect with Trina Ennis + Resources Mentioned: Website: minddoodles.ca Instagram: @treena_minddoodles Facebook: facebook.com/minddoodles.ca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/treenainnes Take the Mind Doodles “How Lively are You?” Quiz: Take the Quiz! Finding Fun Experiment Podcast: Listen Here: Science-backed strategies and bi-weekly conversations on unlocking more play, adventure, and health in your life! Share & Connect: Screenshot this episode and share what you’re adding to your fun list and tag @KimStrobelJoy! Forward this to a friend who needs a reminder that fun isn’t just for kids. Leave a review at kimstrobel.com/review and subscribe, so you never miss your weekly permission slip for joy. Fun and adventure aren’t luxuries. They’re survival skills (and your birthright). Break the rules. Pack the bag. Host the Mrs. Roper party. Your joy sets the tone for everyone around you. With spontaneous love and always a dash of silly, Kim Tune in, take ACTION (on your fun!), and transform your life from “fine” to overflowing with joy.
