In this deeply inspiring episode of Avoiding Average, host Susan Gates sits down with Joie (formerly Brittany Dobbs) — an Inner Evolution Coach who shares her profound story of transformation, healing, and rebirth.

After surviving a life-changing brain injury, Joy embarked on a journey of self-love, ancestral healing, and spiritual awakening that took her from corporate America to the sacred lands of Tanzania, Bali, and Ireland. Through travel, yoga, and embodiment practices, she discovered the true meaning of empowerment and purpose.

Tune in as Susan and Joie explore:
🌿 Healing the nervous system after trauma
🧘 The power of yoga and embodiment for inner evolution
🌍 How travel catalyzes personal and ancestral healing
💫 The ongoing journey of self-love and compassion
🔥 The identity shift from corporate success to soulful service

Whether you’re on your own healing journey or simply craving deeper meaning, this conversation will remind you that transformation is not about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering who you truly are.

More about Joie:

Since this conversation was recorded, Brittany now goes by Joie (pronounced Joy), and she has moved her Inner Evolution Coaching over to www.theultimatejoie.com.

The expression of Joie, the Inner Evolution Coach, that you are meeting here is one that has been through many cycles of death and rebirth in order to move through life as the truest authentic version of herself. She is a visionary that co-creates expansive and vibrant lives with her clients through Inpowerment, a process of inner evolution that uncovers the truth of who you are that resides beneath the layers of conditioning and allows you to stand in your own power sourced from within. Whether you are on a healing journey, going through a big life transition, seeking a deeper meaning and purpose in life, or just alive in the chaos of this time, Joie is passionate about working with you because of her own experience of moving through the depths of her suffering in order to embrace a life filled with more alignment, freedom, abundance, safety, and love. In her “previous lives,” she worked for Disney and HBO in NYC, founded a non-profit in Tanzania and healed herself from a brain injury. She has over 1,000+ hours in trainings and certifications in yoga, meditation, energy healing, coaching, and more.

Ways to work/connect with Joie:

Website: www.theultimatejoie.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheUltimateJoie

FB: www.facebook.com/Joie.InnerEvolutionCoach

IG: www.instagram.com/ultimatejoie

Connect with Susan:
www.avoidingaverage.com | @soulcoachsusan

Keywords: inner evolution, coaching, self-love, healing, travel, yoga, brain injury, ancestral healing, personal growth, empowerment

In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates sits down with confidence coach and spiritual leader Nicole Rogers, the creator of the Zen Red Method. Nicole shares her powerful story of losing everything, rediscovering her authentic self, and rebuilding her life through confidence, presence, and nervous system regulation.

Nicole dives into why confidence isn’t about faking it until you make it—it’s about embodying your wholeness. She explains how tools for nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and forgiveness unlock the ability to manifest your goals and step into your true power.

From embracing anger as a teacher to learning self-forgiveness, Nicole offers a roadmap for self-discovery and personal growth. If you’re ready to break free from self-doubt and step into a more confident, authentic version of yourself, this conversation is for you.Nikól Rogers is a confidence coach, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and speaker who founded The ZenRed Method in 2015 to teach Influencers, professional artists, speakers, and presenters how to be fearless and ​embody a Powerful Presence, connect deeply with their audience, and stand out from the crowd. As a result, her clients create free of stress in their projects, and feel confident and secure in their work. Her clients have published books, sold out events and concerts, created Solo shows, spoken on large stages, and created award winning businesses that feed and nourish them. She can be found at nikolrogers.com and on Instagram at @Nikol_Rogers

Her book, 13, can be found at 13thebook.com. If you'd like her free video training, Reclaim Your Confidence, find it at www.nikolrogers.com/how-to-reclaim-your-confidence/

Learn more about Susan Gates and Avoiding Average at www.avoidingaverage.com

In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates guides Rebecca (Bex) Jones through an in-depth astrocartography and astrology reading. Together, they uncover how her Libra Sun, Libra Rising, and Gemini Moon shape her communication, relationships, and creative path.

Susan highlights the impact of stelliums in Bex’s chart, family dynamics on self-expression, and how Chiron’s placement reveals wounds around trust and relationships. The conversation explores themes of fairness, personal growth, and the importance of community support on the journey of self-discovery.

Bex shares her spiritual awakening in London, insights from her relationships, and the ways different locations have influenced her career, creativity, and emotional intelligence. This episode is a powerful demonstration of how astrocartography can illuminate your soul’s path and guide your personal and spiritual evolution.

If you’re curious about how astrology and astrocartography can support your own transformation, this episode is a must-listen.

Bex Jones is a tarot reader and psychic medium based in London, England. She also hosts the Confessions of a Tarot Reader podcast. She can be found at www.instagram.com/bex_tarot

About Susan Gates:
Susan Gates is a certified Life & Soul Coach, Astrologer, and Travel Astrology expert helping clients navigate life transitions, align with their authentic selves, and create a life of freedom and fulfillment. Through her transformational coaching and astrocartography readings, she guides people to places—both within and in the world—that awaken their soul’s potential.

Work with Susan:
✨ Book your astrocartography consultation www.avoidingaverage.com/travel-astrology⁠✨ Learn more and apply for the Soulo Pilgrimage www.avoidingaverage.com/soulo-pilgrimage✨Follow Susan on Instagram www.instagram.com/soulcoachsusan