If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of food guilt and failed plans, this episode offers the most liberating shift you didn’t know you needed.

In today's episode, I’m joined by Susie Kundrat, a registered dietitian nutritionist, health coach, and the author of Eat, Move, Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness. With over 30 years of experience in sports nutrition and higher education, she has worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to everyday individuals seeking to live healthier lives. Susie is passionate about simplifying wellness through inclusive, evidence-based strategies that empower people to feel strong and confident at every age. Her signature 22/11 approach combines manageable daily movement with nutrition rooted in real, accessible foods. She now travels across the U.S. with her wife, Audrey, co-leading the Eat Move Groove Wellness Tour and promoting joyful, sustainable self-care.

Throughout this episode, Susie brings refreshing insight and practicality to the conversation as she shares the intention and science behind the Eat, Move, Groove framework. She emphasizes that well-being can—and should—be simple, inclusive, and joy-centered, free from guilt or rigid rules. Drawing from her decades of experience, she introduces the 22/11 method in greater detail: 22 minutes of movement and 11 minutes of strength training daily, paired with a flexible, nutrient-rich meal structure. She also unpacks the emotional toll of diet culture, her passion for helping women break free from it, and the importance of listening to your body rather than adhering to one-size-fits-all advice. Her presence on the podcast felt like receiving a permission slip to care for yourself with grace, strength, and sustainability.

Tune in to episode 211 of Joy Found Here as Susie Kundrat shares how simple, science-backed habits around food, movement, and self-care can help you feel stronger and more energized. Learn how her 22/11 method supports lasting wellness without guilt or pressure.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why Simplicity and inclusivity matter in wellness (3:16)
• The origins of the “Eat, Move, Groove” method (7:19)
• Breaking down the 22/11 formula for eating (8:37)
• Movement without the pressure: How to enjoy being active (14:58)
• Easy strength training for real life (21:47)
• Consistency over perfection: The two-minute miracle (27:27)
• Living the lifestyle on the road (29:01)
• Rethinking diabetes, labels, and food guilt (34:02)

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If you’ve ever felt like joy is just out of reach, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew—revealing how meaningful effort, not ease, might be the key to lasting fulfillment.

In today's episode, I’m joined by Janet Ettele, a novelist, meditation practitioner, and devoted student of Buddhist philosophy whose mission is to bring timeless spiritual teachings to life through accessible, story-driven fiction. She is the author of a four-book series inspired by the six perfections of Buddhism, with her latest release, How Joyous Effort Works: The Energy to Benefit Others, featuring a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Janet’s writing blends insight and emotional depth, drawing from her background as a trained musician and Berklee College of Music graduate to create prose that is both lyrical and grounded. Her journey into Buddhism began at a Tibetan monastery just five miles from her home in Connecticut, where she continues to live, write, and teach with quiet dedication.

Throughout this episode, Janet brings these influences to life, offering a grounded yet inspiring perspective on joy, effort, and spiritual growth. She shares how the teachings of Shantideva and her connection with Tibetan monks shaped both her personal evolution and the character arc of Troy, the protagonist of her series. Their parallel journeys reveal how challenges can become turning points when met with mindfulness and compassion. Janet’s reflections on meditation, silence, and intentional action illustrate how spiritual practice translates into everyday life. With warmth and clarity, she reminds us that lasting joy doesn’t come from striving for perfection, but from showing up—consistently, consciously, and with an open heart.

Tune in to episode 210 of Joy Found Here as Janet Ettele shares how Buddhist wisdom, storytelling, and intentional effort can lead to inner peace and purposeful living. Learn how meditation and spiritual practice bring more clarity, joy, and connection.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The roots of Joyous Effort (3:35)
• From silence to spiritual seeking (6:23)
• Music, poetry, and the first steps toward Dharma (9:30)
• Finding her teacher—Just five miles away (11:20)
• What Joyous Effort really means (16:41)
• Compassion over judgment (19:15)
• From the Dalai Lama to DIY publishing (22:48)
• Building a daily practice with coffee (31:11)
• The unexpected joy of grandparenthood (34:34)
• Life is a patchwork, not a tapestry (38:49)
• A tribute to Aunt Gertrude (39:39)

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If you’ve ever felt “too emotional” or out of place in a noisy world, this conversation will show you why your sensitivity isn’t a flaw—it’s the key to your power.

In today's episode, I’m joined by Karen Blaine, a published author, certified hypnotherapist, and emotional wellness advocate devoted to helping others embrace their true selves. Drawing on her expertise in conversational hypnotherapy and her deep knowledge of frameworks like Myers-Briggs and astrology, Karen supports individuals in reframing limiting beliefs and tapping into their emotional strengths. She is the founder of EternalEmpath.com, a resource hub that blends intuition, mindfulness, and spiritual insight tailored to highly sensitive people. As the author of seven books on topics ranging from self-discovery to dream analysis and emotional healing, Karen’s work offers both practical tools and heartfelt encouragement. Her mission is to show that sensitivity is not a flaw—but a gateway to deeper connection, strength, and authenticity.

Throughout this episode, Karen brings this mission to life with warmth and insight, sharing her own journey as a highly sensitive person and empath. She reflects on how redefining her emotional depth as a superpower transformed her relationship with herself and others. Karen introduces the practice of conversational hypnotherapy as a gentle but effective path to healing, while also offering practical tools like visualization, self-affirmations, and mindfulness. Her candid stories about navigating boundaries, reframing negative self-talk, and healing from childhood conditioning are deeply relatable and affirming. Throughout the episode, Karen invites listeners to trust their intuition, embrace their authenticity, and remember that they are never alone in their personal growth journey.

Tune in to episode 209 as Karen Blaine shares how embracing sensitivity, setting boundaries, and tuning into your intuition can lead to healing and empowerment. Learn how mindfulness and self-acceptance help you reconnect with your true self and know you’re not alone.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Embracing sensitivity: From struggle to superpower (2:32)
• Understanding the empath experience (4:31)
• Emotional shielding and boundaries in overwhelming spaces (5:50)
• Reframing overwhelm and shifting to gratitude (7:10)
• Releasing the need for external validation (11:04)
• Her books and the power of self-discovery (13:40)
• Healing generational wounds with compassion (20:59)
• Owning your superpower through mindfulness and authenticity (32:47)
• Demystifying conversational hypnotherapy (39:41)
• Intuition, earth grounding, and staying centered (46:09)

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