Joy Somers: Building Tribes Worldwide

In this episode of Progress Always, I reconnect with holistic gut health expert and co-founder of Soul Sessions, Joy Somers. From her competitive CrossFit days to running a CrossFit gym in Thailand, Joy has embraced a life of transformation, blending fitness, wellness, and community-building across the globe. She shares her unique journey, including the rise of her viral "coffee parties," where wellness meets connection, and how the community-driven, sober social events are redefining how people engage in social spaces.Joy also dives into the importance of gut health, fasting, and clean living. She discusses her experience transitioning from CrossFit to gut health coaching, the significance of nutrition, and how mental clarity and physical health are intertwined. With insights into breathwork, the power of physical practice, and the myth of calorie counting, Joy’s approach is holistic and impactful.Key Takeaways:The rise of wellness trends: coffee parties and sober social events.The importance of gut health and how it affects physical and mental well-being.Clean swaps in nutrition and lifestyle for long-term health.The powerful connection between community, fitness, and mental clarity.Quotes:"When you start with this lifestyle, your taste buds, your vibration, and your frequency start to change." - Joy"Gut health is the antenna for everything. When that's aligned, everything else falls into place." - Joy"Your fitness or lack thereof is a symptom of the stuff you're not dealing with." - MycalFollow Joy on Instagram @coachjoyous05 and check out @soulsessions.dubai Follow/Message for some unique coffee party vibes.Ready to elevate your leadership and well-being?👉 Subscribe to Progress Always on Spotify to never miss an episode!👉 Visit CoachDerz.com to explore my coaching and performance optimization services.Progress Always!________________________________________________________________________Check Out Affiliates & Sponsors for Cool Deals on Products & Services•Get Your Copy of “Inner Circle” - https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Circle-Fulfillment-Habits-Enlightened/dp/1950370003•@thornehealth for supplements: https://www.thorne.com/u/progressalways•@team4kor, 15% Off - Visit: https://4korfitness.com/Use Code: NEXTLEVEL15•@StrongCoffeeCompany, 15% Off - Visit: https://strongcoffeecompany.com/​  Use Code : NextLevel15#GutHealth #FitnessJourney #WellnessCommunity #Mindset #Leadership #SoulSessions #Podcast #ProgressAlways