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Finding Joy in the Hard

Finding Joy in the Hard

By: Suzanne Andora Barron
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Finding Joy in the Hard is a testament to how incredibly powerful we are.

In this daily podcast, I offer two-ten minute episodes: words of inspiration, thought provoking questions to shift from rigid thought patterns and actionable healing tips.

Once or twice a month, I'll offer interviews with people who have found joy in the hard of life. Those who found their way to light, no matter their circumstances.

I'm your host, Suzanne Andora Barron. I've been teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness and mindset for fourteen years. As a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, I teach students how to use the placement of their hands and breath to ease pain and discomfort in their body, support themselves emotionally and balance mind, body and spirit.

Welcome! I'm so excited you're here!


© 2025 Finding Joy in the Hard
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Episodes
  • #128 What if you took a chance on you?
    Jun 22 2025

    Have you ever signed up for something you knew might be good for you—but didn’t feel excited about it at all?

    That was me yesterday. I signed up for an all-day art retreat weeks ago, but I resisted it the whole way through. Even the morning of, I questioned everything: Why are you doing this? You can still cancel.

    But a quieter, steadier voice nudged me out the door.

    In this episode, I share:

    • How resistance shows up even when we’re doing something nourishing
    • Why creativity can feel uncomfortable when we’re out of practice
    • The unexpected freedom that comes from doing something just because
    • And what happens when we stop needing a result and simply begin

    You’ll also hear:

    • A few simple questions to help you reconnect with things you used to love
    • What I created when I let go of trying to make something “good”
    • And how joy can surprise us when we soften our grip


    I'd love your feedback. You can reach me on Instagram here.

    And if you'd like to receive weekly healing tips, sign up on my website: https://suzanneabarron.com/

    The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

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    9 mins
  • #127 Before You Compare Yourself, Consider This
    Jun 19 2025

    You're comparing your inside to their outside and that's why it seems like they have it all together and you don't. If you were to jump inside of them for a moment, you might realize they don't have it all figured out either.

    It this short episode, I invite you to consider that when we compare, we're really only seeking to love ourselves more fully.


    And if you'd like to receive weekly healing tips, sign up on my website: https://suzanneabarron.com/

    The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

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    2 mins
  • #126 When Life Feels Heavy—A Guided Meditation
    Jun 16 2025

    Sometimes the most overlooked thing we can do when life feels heavy is simply breathe.

    Breathe and be guided through a meditation that reminds us of our strength—and that we don’t have to carry it all or make sense of everything.

    Join me for 19 minutes as I guide you on a journey back to yourself.
    To a place where you can set down your burdens, even if just for a little while—
    and feel a bit more freedom, a bit more flow.
    Or simply give yourself permission to pause for a few minutes.

    And if your mind is telling you don't have the time—what if decide to make the time—you're worth it.

    And if you'd like to receive weekly healing tips, sign up on my website: https://suzanneabarron.com/

    The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

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    19 mins

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