Hiding in the Sanity Closet: Practicing Delight, Hot Flashes, & Holy Joy

🎙️ Hiding in the Sanity Closet: Practicing Delight, Hot Flashes, & Holy JoyA heartfelt conversation with The Sanity Closet sisters.What if joy isn’t something we stumble upon… but something we practice?Warning: This episode contains sister chaos, ADHD tangents, accidental theology, hot flash commentary, and a whole lot of laughter.In this laughter-filled and deeply honest episode of Living Fearlessly, Michelle and her sisters gather for one of their signature “Sanity Closet” conversations — full of hilarious rabbit trails, heartfelt vulnerability, unexpected wisdom, and the kind of joy that shows up in ordinary moments.From roadside sunflowers and sourdough bread to ducks at stoplights, baby snuggles, laundry monster stories, and conversations about anxiety, hormones, and hard seasons of life, the sisters explore what it means to practice delight — especially when life feels overwhelming.Inspired by previous podcast guests discussing “practicing delight” and “playful curiosity,” this conversation dives into how intentionally noticing beauty, wonder, humor, and gratitude can slowly bring healing to weary hearts.The Sanity Closet Roll Call:MarianneEileenTheresaMichelleJennyDebbie💬 Key Takeaways:Practicing Delight Is a Skill You Can Build Delight isn't something that just happens — it's something you actively practice. Like any habit, the more you look for small moments of joy (flowers on the roadside, a baby's tiny feet, a good meal), the more naturally it comes.Intentionality Matters Delight doesn't find you; you have to choose it. Being mindful and deliberate about noticing good things — especially when life is hard — is what keeps joy alive.You Are Not Alone in the Hard Stuff Whether it's job loss, perimenopause, anxiety, depression, or just the weight of everyday life — many women are going through it. Don't isolate. Find your people.Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help Whether that's hormone therapy, therapy, supplements, or medication — getting the right support isn't weakness. It's like calling a plumber when you don't know how to fix the water heater.Laughter Itself Is Delight The episode modeled its own message: an infectious laugh, a silly joke about apoplexy, talking to ducks — these are all delight in action. Don't underestimate the healing power of a good laugh with people you love.Resources Podcasts & ConversationsKatherine Sigmon Wadsworth on practicing delightDr. Larissa Fedoryka-Kuplak on playful curiosityThe newly launched The Sanity Closet PodcastBooks MentionedThe Power of Vulnerability by Brené BrownThe New Menopause by Mary Claire HaverThe New Perimenopause by Mary Claire HaverSome links in these show notes are affiliate links.This means a small commission may be earned at no extra cost to you.Stay Connected with Living Fearlessly🎧 New episodes released bi-weekly.➕ Subscribe, follow, and share with someone who needs encouragement.✉️ Contact the Living Fearlessly Podcast at [email protected].