Embodied Self-Trust, Boundaries, and the Quiet Practice of Joy with Rebecca Thomas

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I sit down with Rebecca Thomas for a thoughtful conversation about joy, self-trust, boundaries, and what it means to slow down in a world that constantly pushes us to do more.Rebecca shares how her background in hospitality, hosting, and deep relational work led her into coaching women who appear capable on the outside but are quietly carrying too much. We talk about the difference between joy and happiness, how many of us live in a constant state of bracing, and why true growth is less about having the right language and more about actually integrating what we know.We also explore boundaries, burnout, emotional honesty, and Rebecca’s work through Maria Venus and her AI reflection guide, Mira. This conversation is full of gentle but powerful reminders about presence, discomfort, and learning to trust ourselves more deeply.In this episode, we discuss:The difference between joy and happinessWhat embodied self-trust looks likeHow high-capacity women can move out of chronic self-questioningWhy slowing down is often the real workHow boundaries create more freedom and flowThe idea of “bracing” against joy and lifeConnect with Rebecca Nurture Your Nature | SubstackRebecca Thomas (@marieofvenus) • Instagram photos and videosNurture Your Nature | Podcast on SpotifyLinkedInSupport the showConnect with RachelJoy-Led Leadership ForumTake the Pledge to send 1 Text a DayThe JOY ProjectJoy is THE StrategyInstagramLinkedInYouTube