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Joy Randolph
Welcome to The Joy Randolph Show! I'm a wife, a mother and a certified Coach sharing simple yet meaningful ways we can change our thoughts and our lives to feel more joy everyday. On this podcast I share ideas, guides and intimate stories that could inspire you to approach your life in a new way, increasing the joy you feel with yourself, your family, your career and health and life. @iamjoyrandolph // joyrandolph.com
Do you wish you had a job you loved that paid you well?
Have you found it difficult to figure out which role is best for you and will give you the best of everything - happiness, fulfilment, purpose and financial stability?
I'm so excited you're here because in this episode I share how to find the best career for you.
Links mentioned in this episode:
CareerFitter Assessment: Take your free test here - click here
Numerology: Calculate your life path here - click here
Summary of what’s covered in the episode:
- A common mistake people make when trying to figure out what to do with their career that keeps them stuck and confused
- Why you need to start thinking about your career like a business so that you can find a role that brings you joy, makes you money and helps you be fulfilled and successful
- How to have a highly profitable career
- Why you should have a profit-centred career and not a passion-centred career
- Why you should aim to work in your genius zone. This helps you achieve everything
- The strategies I’ve found are most helpful for discovering what your genius zone is and the types of roles that are most aligned with your destiny and work interests.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
CareerFitter Assessment: Take your free test here - click here
Numerology: Calculate your life path here - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
YouTube - click here
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Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Did you expect to lose your identity after becoming a mother?
Did you expect to stop feeling like yourself and not sure about who you are or what you want anymore?
I confess, one thing I did not expect after having a baby was losing my identity.
When I stopped working, and stopped doing many of the things I loved doing before I had kids, I lost a huge part of myself. It was hard to navigate finding myself when it felt like my entire life revolved around a newborn and would remain that way for the foreseeable future.
I wished I could have held onto top parts of myself and found ways to blend the the woman I was with the mother I was becoming.
Little did I know, losing my identity was one of the best and most necessary things to happen to me after becoming a mother.
In this episode I share why losing your identity after being a mother is a good thing, what I discovered during my own journey of losing my identity and how to feel like a greater version of yourself!
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
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Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
What lessons do you wish you would have learned sooner?
What insights would have changed your life and made it easier for you to manifest and live the life you’re hoping for?
In this weeks episode I share 8 lessons that rescued my 30s.
"Rescuing my 30s" sounds like a strong phrase… but it’s true.
So many things can go wrong in your 30s. Married couples can have marital problems simply get divorced. Mothers can feel they’re career go backwards and lose their identity since having children. Or you can simply stay in the rut you’ve felt like you could be in for many years.
When I turned 31, I realised that if I don’t make the effort to upgrade my thoughts, behaviours, beliefs and lifestyle, I would likely stay in a rut.
I didn't want my 30s to be a decade lost in motherhood and all the sacrifices that come in this period. I wanted my 30s to be a decade of growth and increasing my capacity for love, joy and abundance.
In this weeks episode I share the 8 lessons I learned that helped to make my 30s a time for building the life I desired.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
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Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Did you hope that motherhood would be bliss? But found that as soon as you got pregnant, other made jokes about the lack of sleep you'll get and how much freedom you'll lose?
It can be hard to navigate what to expect. Should you expect a joyful feeling once you give birth and meet your baby. Or is your life never going to be the same and you'll miss what life used to be like.
In this weeks episode I break down what I wish mothers expected before having a baby.
This episode is for you if you're hoping to one day have a family, or you're a new mother trying to make sense of how different being a mother is to what you expected.
I share what I wish I would have known before I had a baby.
This episode is not a negative podcast about the challenges that come. Nor is it an attempt to ask you to think positively and pretend the challenges don't exist.
It's actually a frank conversation about the various ways being a parent can change your life, so that you realise that it's normal to feel any struggles that arise. And to help you think about getting the best resources and support for you to more easily enjoy the experience.
I created this podcast to help you know that you're not alone in any of the challenges you experience, and to share with you tips, tools and strategies to lower your stress levels, frustration and sadness, and increase your joy, presence and love for mothering.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
YouTube - click here
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Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Do you find your needs come last? Are you frequently ending the day feeling as though you've had little to no time for yourself?
If so, you're not alone. So many mama's prioritise the needs of their children and their family above their own needs. They hope that some day they'll get some much needed alone time to meet their own needs, however, these days are often few and far between.
If you wish your needs were fulfilled more consistently and easily, the same way the needs of your children and your family are met by you, this episode is for you.
I share why it's important to be aware of your needs and acknowledge them as important as your children and family.
And how prioritising your needs doesn't make you selfish or come to the detriment of your family. It's actually in the best interests of you and your family because of all the benefits that come when your needs are met as the mother and matriarch of your family.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
YouTube - click here
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Family and lifestyle on Instagram -click here
Subscribe to the podcast - click here
Has the responsibility of motherhood taken away your freedom to think, be inspired and follow what lights you up? Have you been so focused on the day to day, you’re not sure what you want in your life, or career or even what you do for fun?
Then this week’s episode is for you. I share why every mother needs to feel inspired and why it’s essential you prioritise what inspires you.
You, will benefit so much from feeling inspired because it can help you feel motivated, energised and fulfilled.
Let’s be real. Being a mom is a demanding and exhausting role that can require a lot of time, energy and attention. Sometimes it can even feel like you need to sacrifice yourself and your needs for the good of others.
The challenge is, when you prioritise everyone else’s needs and your to-do list above your inspiration, overtime you can lose your sense of identity, purpose and joy. Difficulties can feel overwhelming and you may even lose touch with what your interests outside of family life. It’s also harder to be successful and purposeful when we we don’t let inspiration guide us.
Making time to tap into what inspires you can help you overcome the challenges and setbacks you feel day to day and can provide you with a sense of purpose and meaning. It also makes it so much easier to feel more connected to your children and the things you love.
In this episode I share my story of how choosing inspiration over routine has helped me to achieve more in my day to day and have so much more fun along the way.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
YouTube - click here
TikTok - click here
Tips on Instagram -click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Subscribe to the podcast - click here
Here are my social media links:
- YouTube - click here
- TikTok - click here
- Emotional wellbeing tips on Instagram - click here
- Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Has your baby been waking up repeatedly in the middle of the night, and you wish they knew sleep through the night?
Are nap times a struggle and you unsure what to do to help your baby have a peaceful two hour naps in their crib?
Have you wondered what sleep training method you should use that will help your baby sleep through the night?
Then you’ll love today’s episode because I share 7 steps to helping your baby sleep through the night, and how to choose a sleep training method you love that will get you there.
Why I created this episode
I know how exhausting it is to function on little sleep, how frustrating it is when baby only has short naps and what it's like to struggle to help them.
I've also found a way to help both my children become great sleepers. My first daughter has slept through the night from 4 months and my second child from 7 months. They are both also great nappers and my youngest sleeps peacefully in her crib for up to 2 hours, which I didn't know was possible!
I know that your baby and your family is different. So this episode is not about the specific tactics I used to soothe my children. What worked for my girls, might not work for you.
I’ve instead done something better. I've created an episode sharing a 7 step process to help you figure out the BEST way to help YOUR baby to sleep.
You'll learn how to figure out what sleep training method is right for you, how to troubleshoot any issues that come up and how to navigate the tears and anxiety that flow when you start sleep training.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
Taking Cara Babies Website - click here
Taking Cara Babies Instagram - click here
Little Z’s Sleep Method Website - click here
Little Z’s Sleep Method YouTube Channel - click here
No Cry Sleep Solution - click here
Cry-Sis Helpline for Sleep Advice - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
Here are my social media links:
- YouTube - click here
- TikTok - click here
- Emotional wellbeing tips on Instagram - click here
- Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Are you looking for the right school for your child? If you want to find the best school for your child that brings out the best in them, makes them happy and helps them reach their full potential, this weeks episode is a must listen.
I reveal how to pick the best school for your child (and get the offers you want).
Why I created this episode
Finding the right school for your child can be a stressful process.
When a child is unhappy at a school, it can be heartbreaking and give you many sleepless nights. When a child is happy but not being stretched, its disappointing because you don't get to see who they could have been with the right support.
But when you find the right school that gives them a happy childhood, an excellent education and the skills to succeed in whatever they do, you've hit the jackpot.
But figuring out which school will offer that to your child isn't easy. Furthermore, the best schools are often competitive, selective and oversubscribed.
It takes insider knowledge of the school system to more quickly and easily navigate the school system in the UK.
When I started looking at schools for my daughters, I was shocked by how complex the system is.
The best state schools are highly selective and if you find a real gem, it can often be oversubscribed and you need to take the right steps to get an offer.
All private schools are unique and it can be hard to figure out which type school would be best for your child. Single sex or co-ed? Boarding or day? City school or countryside school? Selective or non-selective? Comes with a nursery or no nursery? Academic or Non-academic? A feeder into public schools or not? Not to mention how to get your child a place as some private schools are highly selective or have long waiting lists.
After researching all the options, learning insider tricks, finding the right school for my child and getting offers from all the schools we liked, I realised you may value this information too.
In this episode I break down:
- The 5 myths parents believe that deceive them and make it harder to get their child into the right school
- The history of schools in the UK and USA and why it's important to know the purpose of schools
- How to get clear on which school is right for your child
- Which parents are best suited to home education, state or private
- How to find and get an offer from the best state schools in your area
- How to figure out which private school is best for your child
If you follow the tips in this episode, I'm confident you'll be happy and confident with your choice for your child.
This episode is particularly helpful for parents with children that are approaching reception (elementary) or parents of older children that are looking to move to a new area in the UK.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
Compare State Schools in the UK - click here
Tatler Schools Guide 2023 - click here
Muddy Stiletto's Best Schools Guide 2023 - click here
Locrating Schools League Table - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
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Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Is being a mother so much harder than you expected? Has the way your life has changed made it harder for you to find time for yourself and do the things that light you up?
If so, this weeks episode is for you.
I share how I went to struggling as a mom and losing my sense of identity in the mundaneness of motherhood and what I did to get my joy back again.
Why listen to this episode?
People may have told you “Being a mom is the best and hardest job in the world” or “Being a mother will change you and your life forever”
But until you’ve done it… you don’t really understand what they mean when they say it’s the hardest job in the world.
Nor do you know how to find joy again after becoming a mother to one or more children.
That's why I'm so excited to share this episode because I share the key reasons mothering is harder than we thought it'd be.
I share they key false beliefs mothers have about who they need to be and how to start becoming the mother you want to be instead.
I also share the key things I did that transformed my mothering experience from an intense and full on one, to a journey that gave me more free time to do the things I love.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
YouTube - click here
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Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Has having children changed your perspective on your career? Are you wondering if you picked the wrong career and worry if your education or work in your twenties was a waste of your time?
If so, this weeks episode is for you!
We discuss how to have confidence in yourself and your career choices, even if you're pivoting and you don't know what you'll do next in your career.
Why listen to this episode?
I know how much your confidence is affected after having a baby. Pre-baby, you were a rock star at work. You got the right grades, gave it your all at the office and are on track to having a successful career in your field.
Trouble is, you don't feel successful. You're not in love with your job and you're wondering if it's worth time away from your children. You don't want to miss school performances or sports days, you don't want to cut your maternity leave too short. But at the same time, you don't know what else you could do.
It feels hard to change careers when you've developed expertise in an area for so long and you have family commitments. It's not like you can just take a pay cut to re-train as you change careers.
If this resonates, I'm so excited for you to listen to this episode because I share how to rebuild your confidence in this time of self doubt.
I share how to best navigate what to do if you're contemplating whether you've picked the wrong career and need to change careers.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode summary with key notes - click here
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Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Do you feel overwhelmed when you have a stressful or exhausting day with your children? Do you wish you could take a break but know that's not an option and wonder how you'll survive the rest of the day?
This week episode is for you.
I discuss how to get through stressful and exhausting days with your kids, particularly on days you don't have family or childcare support available.
Why listen to this episode?
I know how it feels to be drowning in overwhelm because your baby has been crying multiple times and it seems nothing you're doing is consoling them, or to be stressed because you have multiple children and it's hard to meet all their needs, or to simply feel overstimulated by all the noise and mess around you. You feel burned out. And you don't have the energy to keep going.
Yet the last thing you want to do is be short with your child. And you're tired of feeling low because of the challenges you experience daily and wish you could cope with things better.
You know you would feel better if you could take a break, but this feels impossible when you're solely responsible for watching, nurturing and playing with your children.
That's why I'm so excited to share this episode because I share simple and easy ways you can take a break with your children, so you feel you can better cope with the stress and burnout you feel.
You'll discover simple ways to take a break with your kids, create a calmer environment when your child is crying in the day or night and instantly relax when your children go to sleep instead of being wired or anxious after they sleep,
These simple tricks have helped to lower my stress levels and helped me to better cope with feeling emotionally exhausted.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode show notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
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Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Do you feel too tired to cook after a long day at work or with your children? Has cooking become a chore you wish you didn't have to do? Then this weeks episode is for you.
You'll discover easy to ways to love cooking for your family and save time.
Why listen to this episode?
I know how exhausted you can feel after a long day. The last thing you want to do is cook a new recipe, or sometimes cook at all. You feel stressed and in a rush for time when you have little hands clinging onto you or children constantly asking for your attention.
You wish you had ideas to make cooking simpler, but you're out of ideas. Uninspired, you're in a rut, making the same meals every week and losing appetite for it as each month passes by. Your children only like a handful of ingredients and they're bored or uninterested in everything else. You've got a cupboard of your kids favourite sugary packaged snacks because you don't know what to do when your kids ask for "one more snack."
Though this helps you get by each day, it's not how you imagined life to be.
You've been inspired by homemakers like Martha Stewart and health nuts like Gwyneth Paltrow. You know how important it is to cook and eat healthy meals, but it just doesn't seem feasible when you have young children?
Is it an unrealistic hope or expectation?
That's why I'm so excited to share this episode because I share simple and easy ways to cook healthier and delicious meals for your family in less time and with less stress.
It's not about adding pressure but about relieving pressure. Making it easier to live in alignment with your values of cooking food you love your family.
You'll discover simple ways to have more fun in the kitchen - whether you're cooking on your own or with your kids.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode summary with key notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
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Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
2023 could be your year! But chances you have doubts and feel creating New Years resolutions is a waste of your time?
But what if it's a myth that they don't work?
What if by setting aside time to set New Year's resolutions in the right way this week, you could be using the key to unlock what you hope to manifest in 2023?
That's why I'm so excited to share our first episode on The Joy Randolph Show.
You'll discover why:
- WHY it's a mistake to not create a New Year's resolution
- WHY you should create a New Year's resolution NOW (even if we're way into January or beyond)
- How to create New Year's resolutions that'll inspire and motivate you
- How to make this the year you follow through with your New Year's resolutions
- How these actions will make 2023 a great year for you.
Key Links From The Show:
Full episode summary with key notes - click here
For More Information:
Website - click here
YouTube - click here
TikTok - click here
Tips on Instagram - click here
Family and lifestyle on Instagram - click here
Welcome to The Joy Randolph Show! I’m a wife, a mother and Holistic Wellbeing Coach and I'm passionate about helping women and mothers increase the feeling of joy in their lives.
This is a show to help you increase your feeling of joy with yourself, your health, partner, family and career.
I share simple yet meaningful ways we can change our thoughts and our lives to create a healthier and happier life for ourselves and our families.
This show is a safe space to be vulnerable, honest, and real about how you're feeling, what you're struggling with and what your dreams are. I hope that the intimate stories with resonate and the advice with spark ideas for you to access the feeling of joy more easily and effortlessly. @thejoyrandolph
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