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Oh My Goodness! with Aj Smit
by The Joy Weaver
Musings, Meditations and Encouragement for an Embodied Life of Joy
Episodes
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Ep. 60 Staying Open in a World of Certainty
Hi friends, this episode is about holding the both/and when the world keeps asking us to pick a side, be certain, and have the right answer. There has been A LOT of things happening, both in my and my clients lives that has influenced this episode, and I'm really interested to hear your thoughts....
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Ep. 59 Building Your Being Human Protocols
In this episode, I talk about creating personal protocols for the season you are in—whether you’re navigating burnout, a busy stretch or trying to feel more grounded. I share how “shoulds” can reveal shame and pull us away from the reality of what we need. I walk through my non-negotiables,...
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Ep. 58 What to do When You are Feeling Everything
In this episode, I’m talking to the version of you who feels “what the fuck, I’m feeling everything and I don’t even know what I feel.” I walk you through a basic nervous system reset (halt-o check, food, water, rest, movement, connection), then invite you to name the many emotions you’re…
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Ep. 57 Playing Full Out in Real Life
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to play full out, and why the stretch is actually the point. I share honest, behind-the-scenes stories about imposter feelings, over-responsibility, money, marketing the Joy Cruise, and what it takes to root into reality instead of...
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Ep. 56 How to Live a Rich Creative Life with Miriam Rachael Freed
In this episode, I sit down with my mastermind sister Miriam to talk about what it really means to “move things with your soul.” We explore creativity as something every human has, not just “artists,” and how subconscious reprogramming, nervous system regulation, and play help you actually live…
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Ep. 55 Living a Magical Life with Tonja Mills
In this episode of Oh My Goodness, I sit down with transformational coach and intuitive guide Tonja Mills to explore what “energy work” actually is in real life—not just in woo-woo theory. We talk about tuning into your big yes and clearing out everyone else’s expectations, using tools like...
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Ep. 54 The Joy Glossary Part 2 (D-P) Intuition, Flow, Maracas, Potatoes and more!
In this episode of Oh My Goodness, I walk you through another round of my personal glossary. I explore flow as the river of Spirit moving through our lives and bodies, then introduce HALTOS as a gentle check-in for when we’re off-center. We unpack the inner critic versus intuition, and I share…
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Ep. 53 Absurdist Delight: A Summer of Reckless Joy Spark Notes
In this episode, I’m giving you Spark Notes from the Absurdist Delight journey—a two‑month exploration I ran this summer of real, grounded joy, not just “twirl and be happy” vibes. I walk you through mapping the context of your life, creating a Joy Map, and finding accessible joy even in hard...
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Ep. 52 Choosing Pleasure on Purpose with Janellea Macbeth
In this episode, I sit down with pleasure and business coach Janellea to talk about how we can choose pleasure on purpose—especially in seasons of transition. She shares her wild, winding path from music educator and quilting author to pleasure-centered business coach, and why pleasure is a...
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Ep. 51 From Burnout to Capacity: Behind the scenes of the past 5 years in business and life.
Okay, this one got vulnerable. I sat down thinking I'd give you a quick 30-minute heads-up and we hit a full hour. I'm pulling back the curtain: five years sober as of earlier this month, the burnout that gutted me, the faith shift that got me emails telling me I'm going to hell, and the very…
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Ep. 50 Aj’s Joy Glossary (A–C) Access Points, Corn Cob Holders, and More!
In this episode, I’m giving you a peek behind the curtain of my weird and wonderful vocabulary. Think of it as an Oh My Goodness! glossary for your tender nervous system. I walk you through words like access point, adventure day, Barbara (your inner critic), big soul self, bricking…
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Ep. 49 Breath, Desire, and Deconstructing Shame with Eva Blake
In this episode of Oh My Goodness, I sit down with the phenomenal Eva Blake, a somatic sex educator and liberator of desire. Together we talk about sex, shame, purity culture, perimenopause, and what it actually means to want more from your life and your body. Eva brings so much grounded wisdom…
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Ep. 48 Imposter Syndrome and How I Move Through it
In this episode, I’m getting real about imposter syndrome—the “who do I think I am?” spiral—and how I keep showing up anyway. I share stories from teaching henna and tarot, what I’ve learned about honoring cultural roots, and why natural henna and intentional adornment matter. You’ll hear how I…
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Ep.47 What to do when Resistance Crashes the Joy Party
On this podcast episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to live a joyful, absurd, embodied life while still being a human with resistance, doubt, and a messy brain. I share stories from my own burnout, healing, travel, ADHD, spiritual practices, and daily rituals—plus the tools I use…
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Ep. 46 Travel Habits, Routines, and Feeling like me on the Road
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually happens to my habits when I travel. Spoiler: I do not keep my strict Mississippi routine of 4:30 a.m. gym, 12-step, journaling, and early bedtime—and that’s okay. I walk you through my “Aj minimum requirements” instead: breakfast…
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Ep. 45 When You’re Not in the Mood for Joy: Sliding the scale and 5% effort
In this episode of Oh My Goodness, I’m inviting you into the messy middle of “I’m not in the mood for joy.” I walk you through my very real, very rainy Pride day—how I almost stayed home, what actually got me out the door, and why “doing the least” can still count as big joy. We’ll talk about joy...
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Ep. 44 Becoming a Co-Conspirator of Your Life with Joy
In this episode I'm talking about Absurdist Delight, and the Absurdity of just living in this day and age and how coming at it from a conspiratorial lens can shift many a thing. We talk about types of joy, how to discover what brings you joy, the spicy thoughts that can get in the way, and how...
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Ep. 43 The “Don’t Be Too Much” Mental Battle
This episode kicks off Season 2 of Oh My Goodness, and I’m catching you up on the wild, beautiful swirly whirlwind of the last two months. I share how Knutepunkt and Meant for Magic double‑stamped my work around joy, play, embodiment, and immersive experiences . I also talk about how much the…
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Ep. 42 Finding Joy in Chaos
In this episode, I’m talking to the you who is tired, overwhelmed, and honestly not in the mood for “just choose joy.” We name the absurd reality we’re living in, and then I walk you through how to work with what’s true—like when it’s raining—rather than getting stuck in how it “should” be.…
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Ep. 41 Creating Rituals that Flourish in Larps, Retreats & Events
I gave this talk at the Knutpunkt conference in Sweden, in a workshop on creating rituals that feel potent in games and events, but it's applicable across the board. I share more deeply about a few different facets of the rituals, and ideas and examples for you to be able to apply them to your...
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Ep. 40 Sanctuary Days and Social Media Breaks
In this episode of the Oh My Goodness podcast, I share the story behind my “sanctuary days”—two days a week where I step away from social media and most electronics to truly rest and reset. You’ll hear how burnout pushed me to create better boundaries, what it actually looks like to take time...
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Ep. 39 Golden Headaches: What are they, and how I move through them
This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to have a sold-out coaching practice and a life that’s “more than full-time.” I share the golden headaches of success: navigating a packed calendar, honoring my body after past burnout and carpal tunnel, and restructuring my…
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Ep. 38 How Small Shifts Impact Your Life
In this episode of the Oh My Goodness podcast, I open up about the “messy middle” of our goals and growth. I share honestly about running a sold-out coaching practice, joining a mastermind, and realizing I’m at capacity—and how that’s reshaping my goals. I invite you to reflect on your own…
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Ep. 37 How to Trust the Process
This week's episode is about how it's all adding up and working even if you don't realize it. So often we think it's done, but we've only just begun, whether it's a business, workout plan, or something else. What does it look like to trust the process, and when do you pull data? Tune in for all…
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Ep. 36 How I’m Navigating the Both/And Right Now
In this vulnerable episode, I share thoughts about how I'm navigating the both/and of the world and why the work of joy, nervous system calibration, alignment with your Higher Power, and more is important within it all. I also dive into why it all just sucks so much right now, and feeling it all…
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Episode 35: Energetic Hygiene: What is it, and how to use it
In this episode we dive into energetic hygiene—what it is, why it matters, and how it quietly shapes your days. I walk you through noticing how different spaces (grocery stores, markets, friend time, home) actually feel in your body and how they drain or fill your energy. We explore making honest...
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Episode 34: How to Reframe the Hard Without Losing Yourself
Hey friend, in this episode, we get really honest about what to do when your day goes totally sideways. You’ll learn how to reframe a moment without spiritually bypassing, how to tell the difference between a yes that lights you up and a yes that drains you, and simple ways to come back into your...
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Ep. 33 My ADHD Neurospicy Protocols
Hey friend, in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s like to be a grown‑ass woman finding out she has ADHD after years of thinking she was just “quirky” and forgetful. I’ll share the doom boxes, the self-medicating with alcohol, the fight to get properly tested, and what finally...
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Ep. 32 My Favorite Travel Tips
I travel pretty often and made a post recently about my favorite travel tips, and thought it would make a fun episode to share what works for me when I'm having long travel days! Let me know your favorite tips in the comments, or if you have any questions! Want to dive in more? Join Embodied in…
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Ep. 31 My Go-To Tools and Tips for Transition Seasons (Moves, Jobs, Friendships)
I get asked about how I walk myself through different transitions when we move so much or as my work changes, when I lose a friendship, and how I stay with myself through all of it. So I recorded this episode with those things in mind, where I share pretty vulnerably about mistakes I've made in...
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Ep. 30 8 Things I Wish Every Business Owner Knew
Hi friends! I'm finding myself saying so many similar things to multiple buisness owner clients and friends, that I wanted to make an episode about it. Whether you own a buisness or not, I think you'll find this helpful. From how I think about the algorithim, visibility, first steps in buisness,...
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Ep. 29 For those Feeling Overwhelmed Right Now (A Guided Breathe and Reset Together Episode)
Hey cupcake, this episode is a cozy, come-as-you-are space—just for you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, tired, or overwhelmed? That’s okay, it makes sense. You aren't crazy, it's a big world right now, so this episode is to help you reset in 15 minutes and get reoriented with some love. We’ll take...
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Ep. 28 Marriage, Joy and Life with my Husband Jeremy!
On this episode I brought in my favorite human of all time, my husband! Jeremy (Or Jer as I call him) and I have been married for over 16 years, have done over 6 moves, most international, lived in many different places, and have lived quite a life so far from college to military life. I ask him...
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Ep. 27 How Style Choices Can Change How You See Yourself
In this episode we talk about style, because I have a very specific style and I get asked a lot about how to cultivate your style how did I learn, what are the tips I have and I think styles are very powerful tool we can use to cultivate the way we're showing up in the world and to feel good in…
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Ep. 26 Words Have Power, so How Are We Using Them?
Words make a huge impact on how we interact with ourselves and the world. Listen in for tips on affirmations, speaking joy when the world is hard, how our core beliefs shape our thoughts and more. I mention Florence Given, Jon Acuff and his book Soundtracks, Brene Brown, Julia Cameron and Brian...
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Ep. 25 Foundations 101: How to Tune In
Have you heard me talking about tuning in but still feel stuck on how to do it? I am starting a small mini series that will come out once a month, that's foundations and really breaks down some of the things I talk about to walk you through it step by step! Let me know if this feels helpful and...
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Ep. 24 Why Play Might be the Missing Puzzle Piece in Your Journey
In this episode we talk about play, and why we don't use it often and how it can actually revolutionize the way you show up in your life and help you grow in a way that creates less dread and more joy. I talk about LARP, and how play also changes our energy of the people we are around and how we…
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Ep. 23 LARP: What it is, and Why You Might Love it with Guest Zo
My friend Zo and I talk about the magic of LARP (which you've heard me talk about previously) and dive into what it is, how we got into it, and what happens when you tell a story with other people and allow yourself to be vulnerable. I'm sure you'll adore Zo as much as I do! Enjoy this fun chat…
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Ep. 22 Tools for Trying New Things When it All Feels Hard
Here are my go to tools and things I think about when I'm struggling learning something new, trying a new skill, building a habit or just exploring what's possible! Let me know your tips below!
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Ep. 21 Reflections on Going After and Achieving Dreams and Goals
In this episode, I dive into the dream-come-true moment of finally working at a Renaissance Fair after years of wishing, wandering, and practicing. I’ll share my personal adventures from that magical weekend, what it really took to get here, and how mermaiding, henna art, and a whole lot of trial...
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Ep. 20 Finding the spiritual flow in everyday life
Hey friends, it’s Aj! In this episode, I’m sharing how to find your spiritual flow and real connection in the little moments—no mountaintop experiences needed. We’ll talk about how simple things, like a breeze on your face or a game night with loved ones, can help you feel rooted and alive, even...
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Ep. 19 My Book Journey and What I Wish I knew Before
I often get asked what people should know about writing a book, or what my book journey to Red Thread was like, and I had quite an adventure and learned some things I'd do differently and I thought I'd share them here with you! I include why I wrote the book, struggles along the way, publisher...
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Ep. 18 Joy Challenge Spark Notes and Takeaways
In this podcast episode, I talked about the Joy Challenge and the takeaways from what we dove into. There are 8 calls total, and here you get a broad overview. Want to dive in more? Join our Free Group on Facebook, Embodied in Joy.
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Ep. 17 Values Meditation
Values meditation from my audiobook that is being recorded and will be released soon, Red Thread, Weaving an Embodied Life of Joy. Get comfy, relax, do not drive while listening to this meditation .
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Ep. 16 How to Discover Your Soul Resonance
Hi friends! This week we are talking about Soul Resonance and how you can feel it, why it's important and the intersection of listening to your body, worthiness, and the beliefs we have about ourselves. Want to dive in more? Come join our F*ck it, Why Not, We Need It Joy Challenge....
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Ep. 15 A 30 Day “F*ck it, Why not, We Need It” Joy Challenge
Hey friends, so, life is wild, and we are going to do a month long September challenge called "F*ck It, Why Not? We Need It" - diving deep into why we deny ourselves joy when the world needs our vitality most. So here's a sneak peek on what to expect and some things to think about before the…
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Ep. 14 Burnout and Becoming with Soul Midwife Florence Ukpabi
Florence Ukpabi is a Sacred Success Mentor and liberation-focused transformational educator and learning designer. She helps women—especially mothers, women of colour, and soul-led changemakers—break free from internalised systems of hustle, silence, and self-sacrifice.Her work blends deep…
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Ep. 13 Curiosity Guided Meditation
Feel stuck between two choices or not sure what's ahead for you? Listen to this curiosity meditation that is guided to help you discover how to use curiosity as a scout in your life. Sit back, relax, or enjoy a walk as you listen and see what might be possible for you.
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Ep. 12 Thoughts on Capacity and a Life Update Post Move
An update from life and some thoughts on capacity and ways we think we can do something but sometimes we cannot and why shame is not conducive to growth and living the lives that we'd like. We will also chat about why it's important to actually take stock when we are spiraling or don't have...
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Ep. 11 A few tools to Shift from ‘Shoulds’ and the Comparison Game
Here are a few different tools to shift out of shoulds and the comparison game. When you get stuck, it's no fun but you don't have to stay there!When we can figure out how to get a little wiggle room, and keep your eyes on your own paper and remember your intuition, things can get less intense…
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Musings, Meditations and Encouragement for an Embodied Life of Joy
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