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(aka Ep. 267) Sincerely, Me *Five Years of Seek The Joy + Closing Chapters*
Oct 4 2022
(aka Ep. 267) Sincerely, Me *Five Years of Seek The Joy + Closing Chapters*
Today we’re celebrating five years of Seek The Joy Podcast. In today's episode Sydney reflects on the last five years. We're so grateful for the journey and for everyone who has been on this road with us. Whether you’ve been listening to the podcast from the very beginning or just jumped in, thank you for being here, for pressing play, and for being part of this incredible community. Today’s episode is a celebration, but it’s also the closing of a chapter. Sydney can’t even begin to tell you the immense gratitude she has for this platform, for you, for the opportunity to connect and share over the last five years, and it is incredibly bittersweet to share that this is the final episode of Seek The Joy Podcast. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later. With every evolution and change, comes an opportunity to revisit where we’ve been – and we're leaving the door open to come back to the podcast if and when the time is right, if and when the inspiration strikes, the same way it did in 2017. There’s so much more to these reflections and we hope you’ll tune into to today’s episode. Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Working with Your Astrology & Human Design to Find More Joy in Your Work with Emily Nachazel
Sep 27 2022
Working with Your Astrology & Human Design to Find More Joy in Your Work with Emily Nachazel
Emily Nachazel, an intuitive career coach who believes we all deserve to spend more time doing what we love, and she supports female entrepreneurs & conscious corporate individuals who want work that better supports their souls. Emily joins Sydney for a conversation on how we can find our footing in our lives and career through following our joy. Emily shares how we can work with our Astrology and Human Design to find more joy in our work, what our charts say about our careers, and the significance of the North and South Nodes. We chat about career blocks, challenges and changes, how we can get clarity on our path forward through diving into shadow work, and why our next steps are deeply rooted in our intuition. Emily shares the significance of redefining success, why our definitions of success changes over time, and the purpose behind resistance, her go-to affirmation, her biggest dream, and so much more! To connect with Emily and learn more visit her website https://www.emilynachazel.com/ and on Instagram @emilynachazel YouTube here and receive $50 savings on Career Clarity Session by clicking here and learn more about the Mastermind for spiritual women in business here Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Mila Atmos on the Joy of Civic Engagement and What Keeps Her Hopeful
Sep 13 2022
Mila Atmos on the Joy of Civic Engagement and What Keeps Her Hopeful
Mila Atmos, a global citizen based in New York City, and the producer and series host of Future Hindsight, a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers, joins Sydney for a conversation on allowing civic engagement to be joyful, how remaining active in politics and our communities is actually a form of self-care, and making decisions that support our values. Mila shares the inspiration behind Future Hindsight, what she’s learned over the course of hosting the show, and how we can expand our perspective through conversation. We chat about civic engagement, what it really means to be engaged in our communities, why it’s an act of being mindful and intentional, and becoming more empowered through connection, conversation, and engagement. Plus, Mila shares actions items that we can participate in as we get closer to the midterm elections here in the US, what’s keeping her hopeful, her biggest dream, and so much more! To connect with Mila and learn more about Future Hindsight visit https://www.futurehindsight.com and on Twitter @milaatmos and @futur_hindsight and on Instagram @futurehindsightpod Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Becoming Your Own Success Story with Dr. Cindy Tsai
Sep 6 2022
Becoming Your Own Success Story with Dr. Cindy Tsai
Dr. Cindy Tsai, a board-certified physician, bestselling author, mindfulness teacher, speaker and life coach who is committed to helping high-achievers live their best life with ease, joins Sydney for a conversation on becoming our own success story. Cindy shares the inspiration behind her new book "So Much Better: Life-Changing Strategies to Develop Calm, Confidence & Curiosity to Become Your Own Inspiring Success Story", how she became her own success story, and how we can better recognize when we're feeling stuck. We chat about the three pillars of the inspiring success story method: calm, confidence and curiosity, the connection between confidence and self-advocacy, and why confidence evolves over time. Plus, Cindy shares her tips and strategies for calming your inner critic, how we can expand our perspective around mindfulness, her biggest dream, and so much more! To connect with Dr. Cindy Tsai and learn more visit her website https://cindytsaimd.com and you can purchase here new book here: https://cindytsaimd.com/book Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
*SEEK THE JOY SUMMIT* The Importance of Sharing Your Story with Achea Redd, Ardre Orie, Lisandra Vazquez and Kimothy Joy
Aug 16 2022
*SEEK THE JOY SUMMIT* The Importance of Sharing Your Story with Achea Redd, Ardre Orie, Lisandra Vazquez and Kimothy Joy
Today we’re sharing our fourth session from Seek The Joy Summit with Ardre Orie, Kimothy Joy, Achea Redd and Lisandra Vazquez for a panel discussion on stepping into your authentic voice and the importance of sharing your story. This is a POWERHOUSE group of women, and we’re so excited to share this session with you! Ardre Orie is a Celebrity Ghostwriter, book publishing expert, playwright, film director and CEO of 13th & Joan Publishing House. Learn more about Ardre here and tune in to Episode 106 with Ardre Orie here Kimothy Joy is an artist who paints and writes as a way to convey what’s on her heart. Connect with Kimothy here and tune in to Episode 18 for our conversation with Kimothy Joy here Achea Redd is the Founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T., and makes mental health awareness her mission—because for Achea, it's personal. Connect with Achea here and tune in to Episode 93 with Achea Redd here Lisandra Vazquez is a Los Angeles based Puerto Rican media strategist & photographer. She has used storytelling to grow a number of businesses through social media. Connect with Lisandra here and check Lisandra out on Episode 73 here We're so excited to share this week’s episode with Achea, Ardre, Lisandra and Kimothy from Seek The Joy Summit. It was such an incredible day and this session was just one lightbulb moment after another. Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
*GUEST EPISODE* IGNITE with Sydney Weiss on the Ignite Your Spark Podcast
Aug 9 2022
*GUEST EPISODE* IGNITE with Sydney Weiss on the Ignite Your Spark Podcast
Today we’re sharing Sydney's guest spot on the Ignite Your Spark hosted by Kim Duff Selby. From chatting about connection, lessons learned during the past year, to advocating through kindness and passion, this is a beautiful and fun conversation that you're not going to want to miss.  On Ignite Your Spark, prepare to get "lit" with conversations that will encourage you to share your light! If you are struggling to get motivated, know there is more for you in this life or you feel stuck in a rut. Kim is here for YOU! As she shares, we all have a spark inside and right now the world needs our light. Kim invites you to listen to Ignite Your Spark weekly as she shares musings and interviews with entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, authors, spiritual leaders, artists and really cool people who will inspire and motivate you. Occasionally Kim will share her own tips and tricks for getting "lit". Who is Kim Selby - your host? A motivator, fashionista, yogi, dancer, performer. Kim is aging gracefully into her 3rd act. She has had careers in fashion, advertising, publishing, writing and have produced hundreds of fashion shows. She is a certified creativity coach, women's workshop facilitator, professional speaker. Kim looks forward to connecting with you every week.  Thank you Kim for not only having Sydney on Ignite Your Spark, but also for the opportunity to share our conversation here on Seek The Joy. Connect with Kim on her website https://www.kimduffselby.com and on Instagram @kimduffselby Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
*SEEK THE JOY SUMMIT* Stepping into Your Joy with AJ Sarcione, Josette Tkacik and Dr. Lynda Ulrich
Jul 19 2022
*SEEK THE JOY SUMMIT* Stepping into Your Joy with AJ Sarcione, Josette Tkacik and Dr. Lynda Ulrich
Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! Today we’re sharing our second session from Seek The Joy Summit with Josette Tkacik, AJ Sarcione and Dr. Lynda Ulrich for a panel discussion about stepping into your joy, choosing a positive mindset, and remembering that joy is possible for all of us. Our biggest takeaway? It's about moving from believing something is impossible to possible, trusting that any moment of adversity has a purpose, and knowing that you can choose your joy whenever you feel called to. Josette Tkacik is a Trailblazer, Quantum Mystic, Medical Miracle and one of the world’s most successful Zumba instructors. Learn more about Josette here and tune in to Episode 58 to hear our conversation with Josette here AJ Sarcione is an International Motivational Speaker & Intentional Communications Coach, Author, and the creator of the personality quiz The Shine Scale™. Learn more about AJ here and tune in to Episode 115 with AJ Sarcione here Dr. Lynda Ulrich is a Social innovator, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Global Positive Media Mogul and founder of Ever Widening Circles Learn more about Dr. Lynda here and check out our episode with EWC, Episode 101 here We're so excited to share this week’s episode with AJ, Josette and Dr. Lynda from Seek The Joy Summit. It was such an incredible day and this session was just one lightbulb moment after another. Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
*GUEST EPISODE* Stay Patient and Trust Your Journey with Sydney Weiss from The Quest For New Inspiration Podcast
Jul 12 2022
*GUEST EPISODE* Stay Patient and Trust Your Journey with Sydney Weiss from The Quest For New Inspiration Podcast
Today we’re sharing Sydney's guest spot on The Quest for New Inspiration hosted by KT Maschler to discuss what's inspired Sydney's journey, the importance of staying patient and trusting yourself. Sydney loved connecting with KT and having this conversation with her on her podcast. KT started the podcast at a time when she needed some inspiration herself. Today, KT’s goal is to share inspirational stories from all types of people, in hopes of inspiring anyone that presses play. By sharing this podcast, she is challenging herself to improve her confidence, while also growing her podcasting and networking skills. Thank you KT for not only having Sydney on The Quest For New Inspiration, but also for the opportunity to share our conversation here on Seek The Joy. To learn more and connect with KT connect with her on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also check out her podcast at http://newinspirationpodcast.com/ and learn more about it here Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Healing From Within: There’s Intuition in Our Symptoms with Katie Beecher, Medical and Emotional Intuitive
Jun 7 2022
Healing From Within: There’s Intuition in Our Symptoms with Katie Beecher, Medical and Emotional Intuitive
Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty years of experience, joins Sydney for a conversation about why our healing journey is really about empowerment and the importance of shifting our perspective around our symptoms,  Katie shares what it means to be a medical intuitive, how she works with her clients and what to expect in a session, and the role of compassion in her work. We chat about tapping into our intuition, the intuitive technique that saved Katie’s life, the common blocks around listening to our intuition, and why it’s so important that someone else’s intuition doesn’t replace your own. Plus, Katie shares the intuition found in our symptoms, how we can talk to our symptoms as friends, what Katie hopes readers will take away from her new book, her biggest dream, and so much more! To connect with Katie and learn more visit her website www.katiebeecher.com Instagram @katiebeecher_medical_intuitive Facebook @beechermedicalintuitive you can find her new book Heal From Within here and book readings through her website. Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Lessons In Storytelling to Bring About Transformational Change with Zane Landin
May 24 2022
Lessons In Storytelling to Bring About Transformational Change with Zane Landin
Zane Landin, Strategic Storyteller, Public Relations Imagineer, CEO and Founder, PositiveVibes Magazine, and advocate for disability and mental health rights, joins Sydney to share a lesson he’s learned about how storytelling can bring about transformational change. Zane shares how a school project turned into an online magazine dedicated to sharing inspiring, powerful, community-based stories, how we can create safe spaces to share our stories, and the impact of remaining open-minded. We dive into the power of sharing authentic stories that offer hope, the unexpected moments that can serve as a catalyst or our healing and transformation, the impact sharing our stories can have on our joy, and the lessons that come from storytelling. Zane’s reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we can turn our hardships into something beautiful, if only we have the courage to share our story.  Zane Landin is currently a senior at Cal Poly Pomona in California studying Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. He is currently interning at the PRSA Foundation for public relations, SAGE Publications for corporate communications, and NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory for public engagement. He is a Strategic Storyteller and Public Relations Imagineer. He is an advocate for disability and mental health rights. He started his own digital magazine to spark conversations about mental health during the pandemic. Lastly, he is currently running his own public relations agency representing mental health, wellness, and spirituality. To connect with Zane and learn more connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter Landing Dreams PR here and you can find PositiveVibes Magazine on their Website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Scott Erickson on How To Not Give Up On Yourself
May 10 2022
Scott Erickson on How To Not Give Up On Yourself
Scott Erickson, touring painter, performance artist and creative curate who mixes autobiography, aesthetics, and comedic narrative to create experiences that speak to our deepest stories, joins Sydney for a conversation about his new book "Say Yes: Discovering the Surprising Life Beyond the Death of a Dream." Scott shares how to not give up on yourself, the three assumptions you need to address first, what it means to face the voice of “giving up”, and declaring that change is possible. We dive into the difference between “I’lI never be” versus “I’m on my way", and how to thrive in a massive culture of comparison. Plus, Scott shares how he reinvented himself to pursue his deepest passion, what he wants you to know about mid-life change ups, his biggest dreams nd so much more! To connect with Scott and learn more visit his website https://www.scottericksonart.com/ and on Instagram @scottthepainter Twitter @scottthepainter Facebook @scottthepainter and you can find his new book on Amazon here Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Lessons In Grief as an Opportunity for Expansion, Magic, and Joy with Debra Driscoll
Apr 26 2022
Lessons In Grief as an Opportunity for Expansion, Magic, and Joy with Debra Driscoll
Debra Driscoll, Reiki Master, TCM Practitioner, Meditation and Intuition Teacher, Grief Guide, Oracle and Energy Reader, and Master Storyteller, joins Sydney to share a lesson she’s learned about the relationship between grief and joy, and how we can strengthen our energetic heart.  Debra shares how our big life loss opens the pathway to big life magic, how we can be with our loss and the different chapters in our grief journey, and the promise she made to herself to not deny her experience of grief and. Plus, we dive into why every lesson and challenge that stems from grief strengthens the energetic heart and expands our capacity for love, joy, and magic, why death comes bearing gifts, and grief and joy as soulmates. Debra’s reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we can’t choose what emotions we want to experience, but learning to be in relationship with your grief brings tremendous gifts, even if they’re tricky to unwrap. Debra believes we all have magic within us and by accessing our magic we activate our ability to be the best healers and teachers for ourselves and others. Using intuitive guidance, spiritual practice, and storytelling she helps people tap into their magic so they can heal, transform, and expand. Debra invites people into their own Big Life MAGIC. It is her belief that our big life losses are the pathway to our big life magic, every loss or challenge offers a lesson and each lesson offers the opportunity to strengthen our energetic hearts and invite more love and in turn more magic into our lives.  To connect with Debra and learn more visit her website www.biglifemagic.com and on Instagram @biglifemagic Facebook @biglifemagic and the Facebook group Big Life Magic Makers Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
The Value and Impact of Stillness as We Navigate Crisis with Tom Cronin
Apr 12 2022
The Value and Impact of Stillness as We Navigate Crisis with Tom Cronin
Tom Cronin, Founder of The Stillness Project and THE PORTAL Film-Experience, joins Sydney for a conversation on the value and impact of stillness, and how crisis can help us become better human beings.  Tom shares his journey into mindfulness and meditation, stillness - what it is, its value, and how we can begin to measure its impact on our lives, and how the practice of stillness aids us in times of challenge or adversity. We dive into being vs. doing, getting clear on our preferences, and the connection between stillness and joy. Plus, we have an incredible conversation on crisis, what it is, why it’s often a reflection of a resistance to change, and the impact of growing through stillness rather than relying on a moment of crisis to propel you. Tom shares how stillness and mindfulness can fit into our every day lives, THE PORTAL film experience, his biggest dream, and so much more. To connect with Tom and learn more about The Stillness Project and THE PORTAL Film-Experience visit his website https://www.tomcronin.com and on Instagram @tomcronin Facebook @tomcronincoach Twitter @Tom_Cronin Links & Sponsors:  Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I’m excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here  Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.