
Vibrant Happy Women
The Vibrant Happy Women Podcast is for women who want to expand their capacity for joy. If you crave a more authentic, heart-centered, and balanced life, you’ll love learning with Happiness Expert Dr. Jen Riday as she interviews vibrant women and shares proven tools that will help you “get your SPARKLE back” in all areas of your life. You’ll be inspired by discussions of authenticity, healthy boundaries, emotional healing, time management, confidence, adventure, spirituality, conscious parenting, marriage, friendship, identity, self love, and more! And if you enjoy this podcast, you’d love Vibrant Soul, the place to heal, transform and expand your soul with likeminded friends. Join us at JenRiday.com/vibrantsoul.
Latest episodes

Dec 17, 2018 • 40min
143: Allowing Dreams to Guide Your Life (with Tzivia Gover)
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: Even if you don’t remember, you dream several times each night. Your dreams have the power to help you and heal you. What are your dreams trying to tell you? How can you find out? Listen now for these answers and much more! What You'll Learn: Some of the amazing functions of dreams How understanding our dreams can helps us get better sleep Why you should unwind with a bedtime routine How to listen to what your dreams are trying to tell you and put what you learn into practice How to increase your ability to remember your dreams in the morning Plus, find out what my recurring tornado dream means! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Heal Your Heart: A 2019 Journey of Self Love www.tziviagover.com 350 Dreamers Facebook Group Walt Whitman’s poetry Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker The Mindful Way to a Good Night’s Sleep (Tzivia's book) Joy in Every Moment: Mindful Exercises For Waking to the Wonders of Ordinary Life Follow Tzivia on Facebook Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Health, Hope & Inspiration podcast Kneipp Related Episodes: 60: How to Improve Sleep, Reduce Stress, and Transform Your Health Through Ayurveda 31: Sleep Made Easy Join Heal Your Heart: A 2019 Journey of Self Love Learn more at jenriday.com/healyourheart Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Dec 10, 2018 • 1h
142: Healing Your Heart Through Mindfulness and Meditation (with Danielle Mendoza)
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: Hurtful experiences from our past and present relationships can leave us feeling “not good enough,” which then affects all our interactions going forward. But the good news is that we can heal those hurts through practicing mindfulness and meditation. Learn how in this episode. What You'll Learn: How to listen to your “inner observer” and detach from stressful situations The secret for knowing yourself in a deeper way Why decision-making is so much easier when done from your inner place of authenticity How to overcome negative relationship patterns And much more Links From This Episode: "How to Love Yourself" Video Series Mindful Life Management for Teens Be Myself Now (Danielle's Website) Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer The Mask of Masculinity Kitchenaid stand mixer Follow Danielle on Facebook Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Storyworth Heath, Hope & Inspiration podcast Join the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Dec 6, 2018 • 6min
Happy Bit: Are You Teaching Your Kids to Like Themselves?
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Happy Bit: One of the biggest influencers of whether your kids will grow up liking themselves (or not) is the STORY you tell yourself about them. Is your story about each of your kids an empowering story? Links from this Happy Bit: Watch the "How to Love Yourself" Video Series, which includes the highly-reviewed PDF Blueprint of all the steps for your journey of self love. Join the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review · Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Dec 3, 2018 • 1h 14min
141: Finding Joy After Tragedy (with Lisa & Scott McGrath)
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: How do you keep going when tragedy happens? And how do you shift from despair to joy? Lisa and Scott McGrath share their story of allowing a heart-wrenching struggle to become a major blessing in their lives. What You'll Learn: How to make decisions when there’s no rulebook for the situation you’re going through. The secret ingredient for shifting out of “I’m a horrible mom and wife” into more empowering thinking. Why it’s OK to not be OK. How to find joy in your family by focusing on the good. Links From This Episode: Vibrant Happy Women Club lisamcgrathjoyjourney.com The Journey Between Us by Lisa McGrath Stop Behaving by Jared Lopez The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Kitchenaid Mixer Lisa McGrath JOY in the JOurneY Facebook Page Mix and Chop by Pampered Chef Follow Lisa on Facebook Follow Lisa on Twitter Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Health, Hope & Inspiration podcast Beauty By Design Join the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Nov 29, 2018 • 21min
Happy Bit: How to Transcend Shame
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Happy Bit: Everyone makes mistakes. But when does your guilt cross the line into shame? Learn the difference between shame vs. guilt and how to end feelings of shame fast. Links from this Happy Bit: Vibrant Happy Women Club Happy Bit: When Parenting Your Teen Becomes Traumatizing Join the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review · Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Nov 26, 2018 • 34min
140: Overcoming Shame (with Ann Jambor)
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: We all feel shame at one time or another and it usually seems to happen when you’re not meeting someone’s expectations. While shame can make you feel worthless, you can take steps toward overcoming shame by speaking your truth in a spirit of authenticity and vulnerability. What You'll Learn: Why shame cannot survive being spoken. How being in a group of like-minded women helps with shame and feelings of self love. And much more. Links From This Episode: Flylady.com The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh Vitamix Follow Ann on Instagram Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook PEX Photo Health, Hope & Inspiration podcast RELATED EPISODES: 130: Learn to Love Yourself and Choose Your Own Path (with Kruti Desai) 105: Using Vulnerability to Let Go of Perfectionism and Become More Confident with Gina Brodtman Learn More About the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Nov 21, 2018 • 10min
Happy Bit: My Version of Surrender
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Happy Bit: Surrender doesn't always equate with weakness or giving up. In this Happy Bit I explain why surrendering in some areas of life can bring more happiness than you've ever known. Learn More About the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review · Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Nov 19, 2018 • 51min
139: How to Surrender and Receive Good Things (with Lauri Mackey)
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: No matter what you’re currently struggling with, you have 2 choices: you can keep struggling, or you can pause for a moment, take a breath, and surrender to something greater than yourself. In this episode you’ll learn exactly how the second option is done. What You'll Learn: 2 choices you can make when you’re struggling How your breath can anchor you safely in calmer waters Why using the “Six Month Trick” will help you surrender and receive all the good things available for you And much more Links From This Episode: laurislemonadestand.com Positivity Happens: Creating Happiness and Finding Hope Through The Art of Holiatry Awesome Life Tips by Stephanie Zamora Beauty and the Clockwork Beast by Nancy Campbell Allen The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Lauri's Lemonade Stand Podcast Follow Lauri on Twitter Follow Lauri on Instagram Follow Lauri on Facebook Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook RELATED EPISODES: 133: Force vs. Being in the Flow State of Mind (with Carolin Hauser-Carson) 120: Boost Your Zen, Nourish Your Soul (with Grace Estripeaut) 115: Intentional Simplicity with Allie Casazza Learn More About the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Nov 15, 2018 • 7min
Happy Bit: How to Detach from Your Stressors
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Happy Bit: How do we stop stress from sucking away our happiness? Learn 3 ways you can detach from stress and realign your life with your personal path of happiness. Learn More About the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review · Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!

Nov 12, 2018 • 55min
138: Letting Go of “What If” During the Grief Process (with Christine Benintend)
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: When things go wrong, we have two choices: ask an empowering question or a disempowering question. In this episode you’ll learn how to stay empowered, even when life gets hard. What You'll Learn: You’ll discover: How to stay out of victim thinking when life gets hard. Why it’s important to have activities and hobbies that are just your own. How journaling helps you through the grief process The power of horses to help you heal. And much more LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: 'Do You Love Yourself?' Quiz Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg Criminal Minds Blindspot Instantpot Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Related Episodes: 49: "I Have Cancer But Cancer Doesn't Have Me" (Sophie Sabbage) 41: Reclaiming Your Power: Talking About Pain and Grief (Shawna Percy) 36: You are already loved: Claiming Your Seat at the Table (with Andrea Wenburg) 122: Your Messy, Magnificent Life (with Geneen Roth) Learn More About the Vibrant Happy Women Club: Learn more at vibranthappywomenclub.com Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!