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Joy Found Here

Joy Found Here

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Welcome to the Joy Found Here podcast, hosted by Stephanie Martinez Rivera. Join us each week while we have real talk with inspiring women about life,balance, grace and permission to step off the ride. Listen in as we hear their stories, victories and fails and how to recognize and embrace the simple joy that life does offer.

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stephanie martinez rivera Ciencias Sociales Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Relaciones
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  • The Truth About Marriage & Sensitivity: Breakthrough Lessons from Two Transformational Guests

    The Truth About Marriage & Sensitivity: Breakthrough Lessons from Two Transformational Guests
    Dec 30 2025
    What do marriage, empathy, and the courage to face hard truths have in common? In this Best Of episode of Joy Found Here, Stephanie revisits two standout conversations that continue to strike a chord. Relationship therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone rethinks how we approach conflict and the moment we consider walking away, while empath and hypnotherapist Karen Blaine shows why sensitivity can be a powerful inner compass. Together, their insights offer a grounded guide for navigating the messy, meaningful work of being human—in our relationships and within ourselves.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:12) Best Of: Two Conversations That Still Echo(03:05) Becky’s Unlikely Road to Relationship Work(05:10) The Crisis That Changed Everything for Becky(06:45) Why Many Couples Call It Quits Too Soon(08:57) The Truth Behind “We Can’t Communicate”(11:59) The Damage of Felony Words in Conflict(14:15) Karen’s Journey From “Too Sensitive” to Empowered(16:02) What Being an Empath Really Means(18:42) Boundaries and Reframing for Emotional Balance(21:22) Staying Grounded in an Overloaded WorldDr. Becky Whetstone is a relationship therapist, author, and former journalist who helps couples move through marriage crises with clarity and compassion. After seeing how unmanaged conflict leads to unnecessary divorce, she set out to teach partners how to communicate safely, regulate their nervous systems, and make grounded, emotionally mature choices. In this Best Of conversation, Becky explains why resentment often grows in silence, how “felony words” create lasting damage, and why you shouldn’t end a marriage before understanding what can still be healed. Her reminder is simple: love is a skill, and with the right tools, even the hardest moments can become turning points instead of endings.Karen Blaine is an empath and hypnotherapist who guides highly sensitive people to honor their emotional depth rather than hide it. After growing up feeling “too sensitive,” she learned to see her intuition and attunement as strengths that help her connect meaningfully with others and the world around her. In this revisited conversation, Karen shares how empaths can stay grounded through boundaries, reframing, and quick reset rituals—especially in an overwhelming, information-heavy world. Her tools help listeners recognize when they’re absorbing too much and return to center with clarity. Her message: sensitivity isn’t a flaw, but a powerful strength when used with intention.Connect with Dr Becky Whetstone:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInXYouTubeBlogGet Becky’s book!Connect with Karen Blaine:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookXYouTubeTikTokLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    26 m
  • How Rhea Lana Riner Turned a $0 Idea Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Franchise Empowering Moms

    How Rhea Lana Riner Turned a $0 Idea Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Franchise Empowering Moms
    Dec 16 2025

    What happens when a stay-at-home mom with three kids and no business background turns a simple idea into a national movement? In episode 240 of Joy Found Here, Rhea Lana Riner shares how faith, grit, and purpose transformed her living-room clothing swap into a multimillion-dollar franchise empowering women nationwide. Her story isn’t just about business—it’s about courage, conviction, and saying yes when it matters most.


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • From living-room swap to big idea (05:18)
    • The failed first sale that sparked success (06:34)
    • Barcodes, dial-up, and early innovation (11:52)
    • Building trust through pop-up events (14:33)
    • Giving back with heart and purpose (15:52)
    • Franchising the mom way (20:19)
    • Fighting back and standing tall (26:01)
    • Lessons from motherhood and grit (32:49)
    • Burnout, therapy, and self-care (37:27)
    • Protecting your peace and energy (43:00)


    As the founder and CEO of Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Events, Rhea Lana Riner turned a simple living-room clothing swap in 1997 into a multimillion-dollar franchise with over 120 locations in 26 states. Guided by faith and a mission to help families save, declutter, and give back, she built a community-first model that empowers women to run businesses without sacrificing family or authenticity. Her story blends grit and grace—proof that generosity and perseverance create lasting success.


    In this episode, Rhea Lana shares how she grew her pop-up consignment concept into a nationwide movement, learning from failure, balancing motherhood, and standing firm through a government battle that tested her resolve. She reflects on the power of saying no, prioritizing self-care, and redefining success on her own terms. Her message is clear: when women lead with courage and authenticity, they create ripple effects that strengthen families, communities, and industries alike.


    Connect with Rhea Lana Riner:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook


    Let's Connect:

    • Website
    • Instagram

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    56 m
  • Why Joy, Not Youth, Is the Secret to Staying Alive—with Miss Connecticut Senior Robin Kencel

    Why Joy, Not Youth, Is the Secret to Staying Alive—with Miss Connecticut Senior Robin Kencel
    Dec 9 2025

    What if aging wasn’t about years but about staying curious and alive? In episode 239 of Joy Found Here, Robin Kencel proves reinvention has no age limit. At 67, she’s a top real estate broker, Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, a competitive dancer, and a spiritual director helping others rediscover faith and purpose. With warmth and wit, Robin shows that growth never stops—and that real joy isn’t fleeting, it’s fiercely cultivated.


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • Growing up around life and loss (05:08)
    • Squeezing the juice out of every day (05:52)
    • Lessons from ballroom and balance (07:04)
    • What spiritual direction really is (09:37)
    • Finding God in everyday moments (15:28)
    • Curiosity as the key to staying young (17:19)
    • The courage to try something new (21:31)
    • Joy vs. happiness—what really lasts (26:51)
    • The beauty of handwritten connection (33:36)
    • Purpose, permission, and the next chapter (39:21)


    Robin Kencel is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, spiritual director, and lifelong learner who blends business success with soulful purpose. A top-producing Connecticut real estate broker and Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, Robin is also a competitive ballroom dancer and trained Ignatian spiritual director, guiding others toward a more intimate relationship with the divine—whatever name they give it. Known for her warmth, wit, and grounded wisdom, she weaves together decades of professional excellence, spiritual formation, and creative exploration to help others live with greater clarity, intention, and joy.


    In this conversation, Robin reflects on what it means to stay fully alive at every stage of life—curious, engaged, and open to growth. She shares how her early exposure to aging and mortality shaped her drive to “squeeze every drop of juice out of life,” and how dance, spirituality, and improv acting continue to teach her the art of balance between strength and softness. From her work in real estate to her spiritual direction practice, Robin sees every encounter as an opportunity to notice grace and choose joy over fleeting happiness. Her message is a reminder that purpose doesn’t fade with age—it deepens when we keep showing up, keep learning, and keep finding the sacred in the everyday.


    Connect with Robin Kencel:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Facebook


    Let's Connect:

    • Website
    • Instagram

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    52 m
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