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You open your phone. There it is — a text, a DM, an invite.
And suddenly you’re spiraling: Should I go? Should I stay home? Am I tired, or am I scared? Will I regret it if I say no? Will I regret it if I say yes?
If...
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36: Fun Called. She Wants You Back.
🎙 Fun Called. She Wants You Back.
If life’s felt like one long to-do list lately, this episode is for you.
I’m sharing why fun isn’t a luxury—it’s part of your healing. Not just the science (though it’s real), but the...
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35: Let Them Be Disappointed
This week on Dear Annie Joy, we’re diving into one of the hardest things for recovering people pleasers and boundary beginners—what to do when you say no and someone is clearly disappointed in you.
I know that ache....
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34: You're Not Lazy, You're Leaking Energy
If you’ve ever wondered why you feel so exhausted even when you’re “doing all the right things,” this one’s for you, my friend. Today, I’m joined by my real-life friend and powerhouse encourager, Erika, who is on a...
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33: Worship Was Never Meant to Be a Checklist
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from God while sitting in a pew, or hollow while going through the motions of church, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the raw and redemptive story behind creating my Worship...
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32: What You’re Afraid to Lose Might Be What’s Keeping You Stuck
Letting go can feel like losing a piece of yourself—but what if it’s actually an invitation to meet a deeper version of you? In this episode, I get real about the fears we face when we release things that no longer...
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31: Rethinking Disrespect: What Your Kids Are Really Trying to Say
Hey friends—this episode is so close to my heart. I invited my dear friend and parenting coach, Amy Fraughton, onto the show to talk about something I hear from moms all the time: “My kid is being so disrespectful....
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30: How Small Talk Is Actually the Foreplay to Real Connection
You’ve probably said it too: “I hate small talk.” But what if we've misunderstood its purpose? In today’s soul-stirring episode, I'm reframing small talk as emotional foreplay—the sacred warm-up that paves the way for...
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29: Nobody Cares What You Meant: The Truth About Real Apologies
In today’s episode, I'm diving into the art of apology—why “I’m sorry you feel that way” doesn’t cut it, and what to say instead to create genuine healing and connection.
Whether you're navigating a tough conversation...
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28: The Hidden Cost of Performance Over Presence
If you’re constantly trying to get it right, be liked, or keep it all together, you’re not alone. But when we’re performing, we’re not present. And without presence, we miss real connection.
In this episode, I talk...
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27: Spiritual Starvation: Why the Hustle Won’t Heal You
In this episode, I’m talking about why hustle culture leaves so many high-achieving women spiritually starving. I share how slowing down, reconnecting with God, and building personal spiritual practices can help you...
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26: What to Say to Yourself in a Dressing Room
Today we’re diving into a conversation so many women avoid — how to face yourself with kindness in the dressing room mirror. If you’ve ever felt dressing room anxiety, battled negative self-talk, or struggled with...
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