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Joy Alford-Brand Co-Host Girlish Gurus

Joy Alford-Brand is an attorney, author, public speaker and content creator. Joy graduated from Ohio State University College of Law in 1998. In 2014, she wrote her first book. The next year, she launched her first website, YouTube channel and social media presence. It was then that her new career as a content creator was born! A self-taught podcaster, Joy is passionate about helping people live their happiest and healthiest lives and uses podcasting to encourage women over 45 to live their best lives. She also likes to laugh, too! As a co-host of the Girlish Gurus podcast with her good friends Lorraine Miano and Susan Richardson, there is plenty of laughter and information in every episode.

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Healing From Rejection: Finding Your Worth &Amp; Breaking Cycles Of Pain With Lori Michalina Wood &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
Healing from Rejection: Finding Your Worth & Breaking Cycles of Pain with Lori Michalina Wood

Have you ever struggled with feelings of rejection, low self-worth, or the need for validation from others? In this inspiring episode of Girlish Gurus, Lorraine Miano and Joy Alford Brand welcome auth…

Have you ever strugg…

Have you ever struggled with feelings of rejection, low self-worth, or the need for validation from others? In this inspiring episode of Girlish Gurus, Lorraine Miano and Joy Alford Brand welcome author Lori Michalina Wood to share her powerful healing journey from childhood rejection to emotional and spiritual wholeness. Many women carry emotional wounds from childhood into adulthood without realizing how deeply those experiences shape Relationships, confidence, and self-worth. Lori opens up about overcoming father wounds, healing childhood pain, and learning to stop seeking validation from o…

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The World Is Her Neighborhood, Talking Real Estate And Travel With Zhara York &Raquo; Correct Em Thumbnail8K28B 12
The World is Her Neighborhood, Talking Real Estate and Travel with Zhara York

What makes a home?  Is it the location?  The square footage?  The Security of knowing your Family is building wealth?  Or is it the place where your family puts down roots and makes memories?  Ma…

What makes a home? …

What makes a home?  Is it the location?  The square footage?  The security of knowing your family is building wealth?  Or is it the place where your family puts down roots and makes memories?  Maybe it’s both!  In this episode, we discuss using financial strategy to purchase a home with our wonderful guest Zhara York.  Her advice and perspective on financial strategies for buying the home of your dreams are worth their weight in gold.  You can find Zhara online at: https://zharayorkauthor.com/ You can check her out on social media at: IG: @ financesandrealty  FB: https://www.faceboo…

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Move Your Mood: How Movement Therapy Can Transform Your Mental Health With Erica Hornthal &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
Move Your Mood: How Movement Therapy Can Transform Your Mental Health with Erica Hornthal

What if the key to feeling calmer, more resilient, and more emotionally balanced isn't another mindset hack—but learning to listen to your body? In this fascinating episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and…

What if the key to f…

What if the key to feeling calmer, more resilient, and more emotionally balanced isn't another mindset hack—but learning to listen to your body? In this fascinating episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine sit down with Erica Hornthal, board-certified dance/movement therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, author of Body Aware, and creator of Kinesthetic Cognitive Therapy. Known as "The Therapist Who Moves You," Erica shares how movement influences our thoughts, Emotions, behaviors, and overall mental well-being. Many of us spend our lives living from the neck up—overthinking…

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Get Out Of Your Own World, A Conversation With Rhythm &Amp; Roam &Raquo; Correct Em Thumbnail8K28B 12
Get Out of Your Own World, A Conversation with Rhythm & Roam

Have you ever wanted to Travel the world but you felt a little uncertain about leaving your comfort zone?  Are you curious about other cultures but afraid you might not understand the language in a f…

Have you ever wanted…

Have you ever wanted to travel the world but you felt a little uncertain about leaving your comfort zone?  Are you curious about other cultures but afraid you might not understand the language in a far-flung country?  Have you thought about striking out on your own for a Bucket List adventure?  If so, this episode is for you.  Join us as we chat with the co-hosts of Rhythm & Roam, a podcast about travel, culture and the misconceptions we have about our world, we know you will enjoy our chat as much as we did.  Maybe it will inspire you to take off to parts unknown and learn something …

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The Power Of Infrared: How Sauna Therapy Supports Women In Midlife &Amp; Menopause &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
The Power of Infrared: How Sauna Therapy Supports Women in Midlife & Menopause

✨ Inspiring Midlife Magic, One Podcast at a Time! ✨ What if one of the most powerful wellness tools for women over 40 wasn’t another supplement… but LIGHT? In this illuminating episode of the …

✨ Inspiring Midlif…

✨ Inspiring Midlife Magic, One Podcast at a Time! ✨ What if one of the most powerful wellness tools for women over 40 wasn’t another supplement… but LIGHT? In this illuminating episode of the Girlish Gurus podcast, Joy and Lorraine sit down with wellness pioneer Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, to explore the science-backed benefits of infrared sauna therapy for women navigating perimenopause, Menopause, Stress, inflammation, Sleep disruption, detoxification, Longevity, and more. Connie shares the deeply personal story behind Sunlighten’s beginnings — including the Health tra…

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The Power Of Infrared: How Sauna Therapy Supports Women In Midlife &Amp; Menopause With Connie Zack Of Sunlighten Sauna &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
The Power of Infrared: How Sauna Therapy Supports Women in Midlife & Menopause with Connie Zack of Sunlighten Sauna

✨ Inspiring Midlife Magic, One Podcast at a Time! ✨ What if one of the most powerful wellness tools for women over 40 wasn’t another supplement… but LIGHT? In this illuminating episode of the …

✨ Inspiring Midlif…

✨ Inspiring Midlife Magic, One Podcast at a Time! ✨ What if one of the most powerful wellness tools for women over 40 wasn’t another supplement… but LIGHT? In this illuminating episode of the Girlish Gurus podcast, Joy and Lorraine sit down with wellness pioneer Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, to explore the science-backed benefits of infrared sauna therapy for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, stress, inflammation, sleep disruption, detoxification, longevity, and more. Connie shares the deeply personal story behind Sunlighten’s beginnings — including the health tra…

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Inside The Adoption Constellation With Jean Kelly Widner &Raquo; Correct Em Thumbnail8K28B 12
Inside the Adoption Constellation with Jean Kelly Widner

Have you ever known anyone who was adopted?  Maybe you have but you didn’t know it.  In fact, maybe the person who was adopted didn’t know it either.  In this episode, we are taking a deep dive…

Have you ever known …

Have you ever known anyone who was adopted?  Maybe you have but you didn’t know it.  In fact, maybe the person who was adopted didn’t know it either.  In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into the fallout of adoption.  On the one hand, the adoption process can be a beautiful way to build a family.  On the other hand, it can leave the parties involved with a difficult set of issues to work through and we are so lucky to have Jean Kelly Widner, author, advocate and all-around lovely person to help us navigate this discussion.  If you have questions about what it means to be a par…

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The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning: Clear The Clutter, Live More Fully &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: Clear the Clutter, Live More Fully

What if letting go of your “stuff” could actually help you live a lighter, freer, more intentional life right now? In this heartfelt (and surprisingly uplifting!) episode, Joy and Lorraine explore…

What if letting go o…

What if letting go of your “stuff” could actually help you live a lighter, freer, more intentional life right now? In this heartfelt (and surprisingly uplifting!) episode, Joy and Lorraine explore the philosophy and powerful lessons brought to life in The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Despite its dramatic name, Swedish Death Cleaning isn’t about death—it’s about living well. It’s about thoughtfully clearing physical and emotional clutter so that you—and your loved ones—can experience more ease, Clarity, and joy. And yes… it’s also about “getting your shit together…

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The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning: Clear The Clutter, Live More Fully &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: Clear the Clutter, Live More Fully

What if letting go of your “stuff” could actually help you live a lighter, freer, more intentional life right now? In this heartfelt (and surprisingly uplifting!) episode, Joy and Lorraine explore…

What if letting go o…

What if letting go of your “stuff” could actually help you live a lighter, freer, more intentional life right now? In this heartfelt (and surprisingly uplifting!) episode, Joy and Lorraine explore the philosophy and powerful lessons brought to life in The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Despite its dramatic name, Swedish Death Cleaning isn’t about death—it’s about living well. It’s about thoughtfully clearing physical and emotional clutter so that you—and your loved ones—can experience more ease, clarity, and joy. And yes… it’s also about “getting your shit together…

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Leadership Starts At Snack Time, A Conversation With Sue Donnellan &Raquo; Correct Em Thumbnail8K28B 12
Leadership Starts at Snack Time, A Conversation with Sue Donnellan

If you need help in the Parenting department, this episode might be the one for you.  Sue Donnellan is a mom, entrepreneur, author and parenting coach who may have cracked the code on how to raise ki…

If you need help in …

If you need help in the parenting department, this episode might be the one for you.  Sue Donnellan is a mom, entrepreneur, author and parenting coach who may have cracked the code on how to raise kids.  She developed her parenting philosophy as a military mom with 4 kids under 4 while her husband was serving in the military.  Sue’s story is incredible and her parenting philosophy may be just the ticket for all your parenting woes. You can check out her book Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F*ck Hold here: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Parenting-Without-Giving-Non-Conformist/dp/0578…

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The Science Of Female Friendships: Why Women Need Women &Raquo; Girlish Gurusbt2M5 20
The Science of Female Friendships: Why Women Need Women

💕 Episode Overview What if your friendships were one of the most powerful tools for your health, happiness, and longevity? In this heart-opening episode, Joy and Lorraine dive into the science behi…

💕 Episode Overvie…

💕 Episode Overview What if your friendships were one of the most powerful tools for your health, happiness, and longevity? In this heart-opening episode, Joy and Lorraine dive into the science behind female friendships—and why connection isn’t just a “nice to have”… it’s essential. From the role of hormones like oxytocin to the groundbreaking concept of “tend and befriend,” we explore how women are biologically wired for connection—and how those connections can help us navigate stress, midlife transitions, and everything in between. If you’ve ever felt the healing power …

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The Mom Who Published Herself, A Chat About Creativity With Gabe Martin &Raquo; Correct Em Thumbnail8K28B 12
The Mom Who Published Herself, A Chat About Creativity with Gabe Martin

Have you ever thought about writing a book?  Have you ever wanted to pursue a life of creativity?  Are you a mom who grew up in the Midwest?  Ha, just kidding about that last one.  This episode is…

Have you ever though…

Have you ever thought about writing a book?  Have you ever wanted to pursue a life of creativity?  Are you a mom who grew up in the Midwest?  Ha, just kidding about that last one.  This episode is for anyone who is interested in doing something in the arts, painting, writing or even… podcasting?  That’s right, we’re talking about more than just writing and drawing in this super fun chat! You can check out Hold My Hand, Mama here: https://www.holdmyhandmama.com/ or on Amazon.com, and Barnesandnoble.com.  You can also follow Gabe on her social media platforms: IG: hold_my_hand_mama F…

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