Journey of You
Welcome to The Journey of You Podcast!
Hosted by Dr. Devin DeGreif, a joy enthusiast and author of "Good Grief: The Journey from Grief to Joy," Chris, scientist, coach, illustrator and advocate for guilt-free joy, and Felicia, an international bowling champion and coach, and Soulstice Magician! This podcast is your guide to unlocking your inner joy and living a more authentic life.
Get ready to be inspired, laugh along with us, and receive your cosmic permission slip to embrace joy! ✨
Journey of You
Ep 62: Small Wins and Self-Compassion - How to Reclaim Your Joy on Low-Energy Days
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What if the smallest chore — folding laundry, doing the dishes — could be YOUR doorway back to joy? 🤯
In this episode of Journey of You, your hosts Chris and Felicia get very real about what it means to honor your energy, stop fighting yourself, and find genuine momentum through small wins and self-compassion.
If - like so many of us at the moment - you've been feeling low energy, creatively stuck, or caught in a loop of self-judgment, this episode is your permission slip:
Felicia shares her very real experience of lying on the couch, battling the "no excuse to rest" trap — and what finally helped her shift out of it, and Chris reflects on her recovery from illness and the unexpected gift of guilt-free rest.
Together, they uncover why RESISTANCE is the real energy drain, and how compassion is the fastest path back to vitality. ✨
Listen in to find out ...
✨ why self-judgment never gets the dishes done faster and what DOES
✨ how small, intentional wins create energetic momentum when big actions feel impossible
✨ the difference between guilt-free rest and resistant rest (and why it changes everything)
✨ a guided mindfulness practice for shifting from frustration to gratitude in everyday moments
✨ how to ask the one question that unlocks self-compassion and personal expansion on the spot
Whether you're navigating the heaviness of the world or a personal slump: this episode meets you exactly where you are — with warmth, authenticity, compassion and a very open heart.
Spread the love and share this with a friend who's been too hard on themselves lately. 💗
👉 Drop a comment and let us know: which version of the dishes did you feel more in your body? We'd genuinely love to hear from you.
Chapters:
00:00 | Welcome to Small Wins - how to find momentum when you're running on empty.
01:18 | The Productivity Trap vs. Self-Compassion
19:05 | A guided visualization to show you how your inner dialogue shapes your entire experience
23:39 | Every trigger becomes an opportunity to choose love
27:07 | Your Invitation to Practice
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If you loved what you heard, we'd love for you to spread the joy! ✨
💗 And if you'd love to get in touch or work with us, you can find us here:
Devin's website: https://www.drdevindegreif.com
insta: @drdevindegreif
Chris: https://linktr.ee/chrisbrandwein
Felicia's website: https://www.happieryoucoaching.com
insta: @iamfeliciawong
✨ Credits for the fun background music ("The Fun of Everyday Life!" 😁) go to "JK_Production007" on audiojungle!