Tune in to episode 226 of Joy Found Here, where Barbara Burgess returns to share how granting ourselves permission changes everything. Building on part one, she explores the freedom that comes from living with intention, releasing rules, and embracing “enough” as the starting point for joy and possibility.

Barbara is the author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations and the founder of Corluma, a consultancy guiding leaders and individuals toward heart-centered transformation. A late-in-life mother of two, speaker, and performer of a one-woman show, she brings a rare mix of candor, wisdom, and courage to conversations about authenticity and possibility.

In this episode, Barbara shares how granting ourselves permission—to rest, to wander, to play, to choose differently—becomes the foundation of freedom. She and Stephanie unpack cultural myths of productivity and perfection, reflect on the power of intentional living, and highlight why redefining frameworks of success opens new paths for creativity and joy. From small daily choices to life-changing decisions, Barbara reminds us: you are already enough, and from that truth, everything is possible.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why permission is the missing link to authenticity (4:37)
• How “get to” replaces “have to” and shifts everything (10:31)
• The “I don’t care” club and what it really means (14:12)
• Flow over frameworks: releasing rules to reclaim joy (17:13)
• Wanders instead of walks: reframing routines (19:24)
• The beauty of “and” over “either/or” (20:28)
• Building a business from heart and light (23:03)
• Authenticity in leadership, consulting, and beyond (29:46)
• Why showing up real creates deeper connection (34:23)
• A mic-drop reminder: permission granted (35:39)

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