Discover your Joy with Timea Urban
by Timea Urban
Welcome to the Discover your Joy Podcast! I am your host, Timea Urban / The Urban Healer. I am a Life Coach, Reiki Master, Akashic Record reader and Registered Nurse. I am here to guide you towards living a life you truly love by learning to down-regulate your nervous system, resetting your energy, and reconnecting to your essence. We’ll talk about everything from evidence-based neuroscience tools to ancient healing wisdom and how you can incorporate these into your everyday life to heal, expand and feel joy again. For ways to work with me, please visit theurbanhealer.ca.
Episodes
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Episode 164: Dating in Your 40s: How to Trust Yourself, Stop Overthinking & Date With Confidence
You’re back in the dating world. You’ve done the healing, learned from your past relationships, and figured out what you want. So why does dating still feel so stressful? Why are you overthinking the texts, questioning your worth, or wondering if every person you meet could be “the one”? In this...
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Episode 163: The Good Daughter Trap: Cultural Expectations, Guilt & Finding Yourself | Dr. Natasha Ramzan
What happens when the version of you that your family, culture, and community expect is different from the person you’re becoming? In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re diving into generational trauma, cultural identity, and the invisible expectations that can shape how we work, rest, build...
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Episode 162: Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore: Navigating an Identity Crisis
You did the thing. You made the change. You got the new job, left the relationship, grew the business, made more money, moved somewhere new, or finally became the version of yourself you thought you wanted to be. So why do you feel... unsettled, disconnected, or like you don’t quite recognize...
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Episode 161: Spirit Babies & Fertility: The Spiritual Side of Becoming a Mother | Alanna Crawford
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re diving into the world of spirit babies, fertility, grief, and the deeper spiritual layers of becoming a parent with Alanna Crawford. Alanna brings together osteopathic medicine, Reiki, mediumship, and intuitive guidance to explore what happens when we...
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Episode 160: Stop Waiting to Be Ready: How to Move From Dreaming to Done | Nadia Krauss
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, I’m joined by Nadia Krauss, artist, creator, author, and founder of Soul Health Mentor & Company, for a conversation about what actually happens between having a dream and bringing it to life. Nadia is the author of From Dreaming to Done: A Soul Map for...
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Episode 159: Your Inner Child Is Still Making Your Adult Decisions
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about why so many of the patterns you struggle with today didn’t actually begin in adulthood...they began in childhood. Your inner child isn’t just a spiritual concept. It’s the collection of beliefs, emotional memories, nervous system…
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Episode 158: Everything That Went Wrong Led Me Here: My Healing Journey
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, I’m sharing the story behind the work I do today and the experiences that completely changed the way I understand healing. From anxiety, heartbreak, and loss to chronic stress, trauma, and starting over more than once, this is a deeply personal conversation...
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Episode 157: Why You’re Not Where You Thought You’d Be This Year (And What to Do Next)
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we're doing a powerful mid year reset. We're talking about why motivation isn't the problem, why your nervous system naturally resists change, and how subconscious patterns quietly keep you repeating the same habits, even when you genuinely want something...
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Episode 156: A Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing
Everyone seems to be talking about nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and somatics, but very few people are actually explaining what it means, how it works, or how to start practicing it in your everyday life. This episode breaks down the science behind somatic healing, why your body…
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Episode 155: Why You’re Still Stuck (Even After Doing All the Inner Work)
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about one of the biggest misconceptions in the personal development and healing space: the belief that understanding your patterns is the same thing as healing them. We’re diving into the difference between subconscious healing and somatic...
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Episode 154: Functional Freeze, Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion: The Somatic Healing Conversation We Need
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about the missing piece in healing that so many women overlook: the body. Mindset work, affirmations, journaling, and self-awareness can only take you so far if your nervous system is still living in survival mode. And no matter how badly you…
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Episode 153: How I Rebuilt My Life Through Nervous System Healing & Surrender
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about surrender, nervous system healing, and what actually happens when you stop forcing timelines, rushing your healing, and trying to control every next step. This is a real conversation about starting over, rebuilding after loss, trusting...
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Episode 152: You’re Not Bad With Money, Your Nervous System Just Doesn’t Feel Safe Having It
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about the real reason your income feels inconsistent, capped, or harder than it should. And why it has nothing to do with strategy, the algorithm, or the economy. This is a deeper conversation about money, your nervous system, and the somatic...
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Episode 151: Why Being Seen Feels Unsafe (And How It’s Holding You Back)
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about the real reason you’re holding yourself back from being seen and why it has nothing to do with confidence, discipline, or “just putting yourself out there.” This is a deeper conversation about the nervous system, subconscious conditioning,...
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Episode 150: How I Lost 13 Pounds Without Dieting Harder (Somatics, Stress & Healing)
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about weight loss... but not in the way the internet usually does it. This is a real conversation about what actually moves the needle when you’re doing all the “right” things and your body still isn’t changing. I’m sharing my personal…
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Episode 149: My Move From Hell: Nervous System Lessons & Letting Go
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about what happens after the dream comes true... when the move itself turns into absolute chaos. I’m sharing the very real, very ridiculous story of moving into my new condo. Including discovering something inside my brand new couch that turned...
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Episode 148: How I Manifested My Dream Condo: Regulation, Subconscious Shifts & Expansion
Join the next round of THE BRIDGE Group Coaching starting March 18th. Save $300 until March 13th. In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to manifest something aligned. Not from fear, not from rushing, and not from settling. But from nervous system...
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Episode 147: Self Trust, Money & Feminine Power with Christine Corcoran
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re joined by Christine Corcoran for a powerful conversation about joy, intuition, confidence, money, and what it actually takes to create aligned success. Without forcing, hustling, or abandoning yourself in the process. Christine is a high-ticket sales...
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Episode 146: 7 Free Subconscious Mind Hacks That Actually Work
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, we’re talking about what actually creates change when mindset work, affirmations, and “just think positive” stop cutting it. This is a real conversation about the subconscious mind, nervous system safety, and why doing less is often what finally moves things...
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Episode 145: Why Healing Feels Like a Breakdown Before a Breakthrough
Healing isn’t all candles and calm vibes. Sometimes it’s ripping off blindfolds you didn’t know you were wearing and suddenly seeing your patterns, relationships, and choices way too clearly. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. In this episode of Discover Your Joy, Timea kicks off 2026 with…
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Episode 144: Before You Manifest 2026: Do This Year End Reset
If 2025 humbled you, stretched you, or straight up lit you on fire, this episode is your reset. Before you rush into new goals, new visions, and another year of doing more, we’re slowing down just enough to look at what actually happened, what drained you, and what you’re not carrying forward.…
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Episode 143: I Left Out a Few Things About My Divorce…
Divorce is not just paperwork. It’s an unraveling of identity, dreams, timelines, expectations, and the version of yourself you thought you’d grow into. It’s emotional, somatic, spiritual, logistical, and deeply human. And in this Part Two of the divorce story. In this episode of Discover Your…
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Episode 142: Emotional Eating 101: Decoding Your Holiday Cravings (Without Shame)
Holiday food drama is not about you lacking willpower or needing another diet. It is about a nervous system that is maxed out, emotions that have nowhere to go, and a body that is trying loudly to get your attention in the only language it knows, cravings. In this episode of Discover Your Joy,...
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Episode 141: Decision Fatigue, Survival Mode, and the Female Nervous System: Why You’re So Tired
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, Timea breaks down why life can feel overwhelming even when you’re “doing everything right,” and how simple shifts in structure, boundaries, and nervous system regulation can instantly lighten the load. You’ll learn how to close energetic leaks, reduce mental...
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Episode 140: WTF Is HRV? The Nervous System Metric That Could Change Your Life
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) isn’t just a biohacker buzzword, it’s a real time window into your nervous system, resilience, and recovery. In this episode of Discover Your Joy, Timea breaks down what HRV actually is, why it matters for your energy, mood, sleep, and longevity, and how to raise it...
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Episode 139: Finding Hope in the Heavy: Comparison, Burnout, and the In-Between
In this episode of Discover Your Joy, Timea dives into the neuroscience of comparison, the somatic reality of burnout, and why the “in-between void” isn’t failure...it’s a portal. You’ll learn gentle, science backed ways to regulate your nervous system, thaw a freeze response, and build micro...
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Episode 138: Your Alignment Formula
“Alignment” isn’t just a woo word. It is a real mind body energy state where your brain feels clear, your body feels open, and your actions match your values. In this episode of Discover Your Joy, Timea shares the science and spirituality behind alignment, why we keep sabotaging it, and how to...
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Episode 137: Attachment Styles Explained: How They Shape Money, Love & Self-Worth
Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns in dating, money, or even how you speak to yourself? The truth is, it’s not random. It’s your attachment style running the show. In this episode, Timea dives deep into how the blueprint of your nervous system, formed in childhood,...
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Episode 136: The Missing Link to Your Quantum Leap: How Reiki Certification Changes Everything
What if the missing piece between where you are now and the life you desire isn’t another strategy, but energy? In this episode, Timea reveals why Reiki is the tool that changes everything. From your nervous system to your boundaries and to your ability to actually hold the abundance you’ve been...
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Episode 135: The Messy Middle: Navigating the In Between Season of Life
Have you ever found yourself suspended between the life you’ve outgrown and the one you’re stepping into, but not fully landed yet? That disorienting void is what Timea calls the messy middle. It’s the space where fear is loud, your nervous system feels shaky, and your brain convinces you to go...
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Episode 134: Birthday Magic: A Somatic Ritual for Renewal
Do you ever give yourself permission to pause? To stop running, reflect, and get real about what’s working and what’s not? In this special birthday episode, Timea shares how she’s intentionally using her solar return as a reset, especially during a year of big transitions (hello divorce, hello…
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Episode 133: I'm Getting A Divorce, Let's Talk About It...
In this raw and deeply personal episode, Timea returns to the podcast after a necessary pause and with a life update that changed everything. She opens up about the painful decision to end her marriage, the grief of losing a baby, and the silent unraveling of a life that no longer felt aligned.…
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Episode 132: Manifestation Decoded - My guest appearance on From Root to Crown podcast
Manifestation goes beyond the Instagram filters and toxic positivity. In this special episode, I'm sharing my interview from the From Root to Crown Podcast with Rebe Goebel, where we had one of the most genuine conversations about manifestation I've ever experienced. This conversation goes way...
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Episode 131: Let's Unlock Your Spiritual Gifts... No, it's actually not that hard!
Ready to unlock those spiritual gifts you didn't even know you had? This episode will help you finally embrace your intuitive powers - because here's the truth: you ARE gifted; you're just disconnected from those natural abilities! Your soul is literally bursting with spiritual potential that's...
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Episode 130: Energy, Emotions & Your Body: The episode that'll change how you see weight
Ready to discover what your body has been desperately trying to tell you about weight? This episode is your permission slip to finally understand those stubborn areas that just won't budge - because here's the truth: it's not about another diet or pushing yourself harder at the gym! Your body is...
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Episode 129: Your Body Holds Your Trauma: Why Somatic Healing is the missing piece
Ready to understand why your body keeps holding onto all that stress and tension? This episode is your permission slip to finally decode those physical sensations that have been trying to tell you something! Because spoiler alert: it's not just about getting another massage or pushing through the...
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Episode 128: The Real Reason You Procrastinate - Why your brain loves to sabotage your to-do list
Why does procrastination keep sneaking into your life? This episode is your loving wake-up call to what's actually happening in your brain when you keep pushing things off until tomorrow! It's not about being lazy (spoiler: your brain's dopamine system has other plans!) and what to do instead to...
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Episode 127: Why Your New Year's Resolutions Are Destined to Fail (& What to Do Instead)
Why do your New Year's resolutions keep falling flat? This episode is your wake-up call to what's actually possible when you stop forcing massive changes in the dead of winter! We're diving deep into why willpower isn't enough (spoiler: your nervous system has other plans!) and what to do instead...
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Episode 126: Hypnosis for Manifestation - Release fear and discover your abundant life
DO NOT listen to this recording while driving or participating in anything that requires your undivided attention! This powerful hypnosis journey is your gateway to breaking free from what's holding you back and stepping into your yes please, more please life! Get ready to transform your...
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Episode 125: Manifest Your Dream Life - Your 2025 'Yes Please, More Please' Intention Workshop
DO NOT listen to this episode while driving or participating in anything that requires your undivided attention! This isn't your typical podcast episode. This is a full-on transformative journey where I guide you through the most powerful, juicy AF intention-setting process that'll get you...
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Episode 124: Life Lessons from 2024 & Your 2025 Game Plan
Get ready for the most powerful end-of-year episode yet! Today I'm pulling back the curtain on the lessons that shaped 2024 and setting the foundation for your most aligned 2025. This isn't your typical "new year, new me" BS — let's break down what it actually takes to create lasting change and…
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Episode 123: Dopamine Balance - From instant gratification to natural joy
Today we're diving into something that's literally controlling your life (whether you know it or not) — dopamine addiction. And yes, love, I'm talking to YOU, because we're all caught up in this dopamine-obsessed culture!! In this episode, we're getting real about why you can't stop scrolling...
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Episode 122: Growing Apart From Friends - Why friend breakups hit different
Today we're diving into something super spicy — navigating friend breakups. Oof, I know. We've all been through them, and let me tell you, they hit different than romantic breakups. And truly, we're not talking about this enough! In this episode, we're getting into all the juicy reasons why…
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Episode 121: Beyond Exhausted - How to recover when you’re burnt the f*ck out
Burnout isn't just being tired AF - we're talking that deep, soul-crushing exhaustion where you can barely remember what it feels like to have energy! Listen in as I get raw and real about what happens when you're not just tired, but completely DONE - that full-on, turbo-button-broken kind of...
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Episode 120: The Universe Has Different Plans - When manifestations don’t work out
Let's talk about those manifestations and dreams that suddenly feel SO misaligned - and not just in that "everything happens for a reason" way people love to throw around! We're talking about that messy middle where you're like "wait...did I waste all this time?" and why your brain might be...
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Episode 119: Why Your Brain Hates Surrender & How to Fix It
In this episode we're diving DEEP into surrender - and not just that fluffy "let it go" BS everyone keeps talking about. We're talking about why it gives you the ick, why your Type A brain is freaking out about it, and why your nervous system might be like "absolutely not!" If you're that…
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Episode 118: Energy Detox - Everyday practices to clear heavy energy and reclaim your joy
Ready to completely transform your energy? Managing your energy isn't just some cute wellness trend - it is a necessity. Today we are breaking down everything you need to know about Reiki and why it's basically as important as knowing how to budget or set boundaries - you know, those other life...
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Episode 117: The Missing Link - Why discipline isn’t enough for success
Ready for some real talk about transformation? In this episode, we are talking about why discipline alone isn't going to get you where you want to go (sorry, not sorry!). What actually creates lasting change? Embodiment, my loves! Collecting knowledge and doing the "right things" isn't enough.…
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Episode 116: Intuition vs. Anxiety - How to trust your inner voice
This episode tackles something SO many women struggle with – that whole "is this my intuition or just my anxiety?" drama. I'm breaking down exactly how to tell the difference between that quiet, grounded voice of your intuition and that buzzy, overwhelming anxiety that keeps you playing small.…
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Episode 115: Redefining Perfect - Learning to accept the imperfect parts of life
In today’s episode we're diving headfirst into the messy, beautiful chaos of life. Forget perfection—it's a total myth, and we're calling bullshit on it! We're going to tackle how to embrace the wild rollercoaster of existence, where awesome and crappy moments coexist side by side and how to...
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Welcome to the Discover your Joy Podcast! I am your host, Timea Urban / The Urban Healer. I am a Life Coach, Reiki Master, Akashic Record reader and Registered Nurse. I am here to guide you towards living a life you truly love by learning to down-regulate your nervous system, resetting your energy, and reconnecting to your essence. We’ll talk about everything from evidence-based neuroscience tools to ancient healing wisdom and how you can incorporate these into your everyday life to heal, expand and feel joy again. For ways to work with me, please visit theurbanhealer.ca.
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