Do What Feels Good: Healing, Play, and the Power of Unconventional Joy with Abby Albaum

Send a text to the show!  What if the thing that heals you isn’t logical, traditional, or something anyone else would ever pick for themselves?In this episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, Denise sits down with Abby Albaum, a creative entrepreneur, mental health advocate, former marketing director, and a full-time hula hoop artist of 16 years to talk about the kind of healing that doesn’t always “make sense,” but absolutely transforms you.Abby shares how hula hooping became her form of play therapy during a season of deep grief, and how that playful release eventually became her passion, her career, and her mission to help others reconnect to themselves.Together, we dive into:-The healing power of doing what genuinely feels good-Why your joy may look “out of the box” to others, and why that’s actually a good sign-How grief can crack us open and lead us toward the most unexpected parts of ourselves-The link between play, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and self-trust-How wine became an intentional, soulful ritual for Abby during her evolution-The freedom that comes when you stop over-explaining your choices-The magic of following what pulls you, even if no one else gets it yetThis conversation is honest, warm, playful, and deeply affirming. If you’ve ever been told your joy is “weird,” “random,” or “not serious enough,” this episode will feel like a permission slip to reclaim what lights you up.Grab your glass, open your heart, and let’s get into it.CONNECT WITH ABBYIf you loved today’s conversation, go show Abby some love. She is genuinely one of the most refreshing souls doing wildly creative, meaningful work.UGC Bio & Portfolio: https://abbyalbaum.my.canva.site/ugc-websiteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyalbaum?_t=ZT-90KaCsaoORq&_r=1Hoola-Fit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoola.fit?_t=ZT-90KaJAEurmZ&_r=1Instagram: @abbyalbaumLet’s stay connected: Tag me on Instagram @sipswithdenise  I’d love to hear how this episode landed for you.Curious about attending one of my Transformational Retreats? Explore upcoming experiences that help you return to yourself in the most powerful way: DeniseMarsh.netLoving the show? – Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a sip – Leave a review to help more people find this sacred space – Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to grow, glow, and pour into themselves