
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

May 21, 2021 • 27min
272: Taking Your Friendships to the Next Level (with Laura Tremaine)
You may think that talking about yourself is narcissistic or tacky, but as Laura can assure you, it's not. In our conversation, Laura explains the importance of sharing about yourself if you want to create deep, lasting friendships. She’s letting us in on some of the questions from her book to get you started with sharing, as well as her experience using these tools. If you’re ready to take your friendships to the next level, you don’t want to miss this. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/272

May 14, 2021 • 13min
271: The State of the World
Hear some of the questions I'm posing about the state of the world right now. I’m guiding you to discover what you truly want your life to look like when this is all over and how you can start making shifts right now to become that version of you. The world is changing, and you can decide to become whoever you want to be on the other side. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/271

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May 7, 2021 • 37min
270: The Power of Writing It Down (with Allison Fallon)
Allison Fallon, author of "The Power of Writing It Down," shares her insights on the transformative power of journaling for personal growth and emotional well-being. She delves into how writing can help process trauma and enhance self-understanding. Allison emphasizes using journaling as a therapeutic tool, offering practical strategies like the infinity prompt technique. The conversation highlights the joy of storytelling and the importance of intention in goal setting. Plus, a humorous take on the 'mom purse' adds a relatable touch to the discussion!

Apr 30, 2021 • 40min
269: Emotion Regulation for Moms and Kids (with Brooke Weinstein)
In this episode, Brooke walks me through some of the common acting-out behaviors we see in our kids and how we can help them process their underlying emotions. She shares how moms can start doing this work for themselves and how doing this work will impact their lives. We discuss childhood anxiety, how to take ownership of our needs, and why emotion regulation is the ultimate argument for self-care. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/269

Apr 23, 2021 • 40min
268: Setting Boundaries (with Terri Cole)
Tune in today for an episode jam-packed with wisdom and guidance from the Boundary Boss herself. Terri shares what the different types of boundaries are, how to know which ones you need to set, and how to enforce them in your family relationships. We dive into the topic of high functioning codependency, self-love, and how setting boundaries will help you live a more vibrant, happy life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/268

Apr 16, 2021 • 50min
267: Unapologetic Living (with Vashti Whitfield)
Listen in today to hear Vashti’s candid, authentic, and vulnerable story of loss, adversity, and growth. We talk about the globally acclaimed documentary she and her late husband created, how she chooses to parent her children unapologetically, and why sometimes unexpected change is what we truly need. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/267

Apr 9, 2021 • 39min
266: Letting Go of Mom Guilt (with Rachel Nielson)
Tune in today to hear from Rachel on her experience of mom guilt and the different ways it was showing up in her life. She experienced aspirational shame, like I’m sure many of you do, yet figured out a way to fulfill her purpose while continuing to be an awesome mom. I encourage you to listen to this episode with an open heart and follow what feels right for you, it will always take you to the right destination. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/266

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
265: How to Create Lasting Change
Even if you don’t think life coaching is for you, I want you to listen to this episode. I remember how nervous and doubtful I was and how I didn’t think this life was possible for me. But it was, and it is for you too. I’m sharing how coaching transformed my life, how I see it transform my clients’ lives, and how you can start your journey to becoming a coach in the Vibrant Happy Women Coach Certification program. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/265

Mar 26, 2021 • 43min
264: Healing from Unhealthy Relationships (with Rebecca Kay)
Tune in today to hear Rebecca’s amazing story of self-love, how she healed her pain and sadness, and now helps other women do the same. We explore the things that helped Rebecca leave and how to start cultivating independence when you’re on the other side. Even if you’re not in a toxic relationship, this episode will remind you to put yourself first and know that you already have everything you need. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/264

Mar 19, 2021 • 40min
263: How to Handle Feeling Like a Fish Out of Water (with Alberta McKnight)
Listen in today as Alberta shares the ways she has felt like a fish out of water in her life and some of the ways she learned to cope with that feeling. We discuss how she addressed feelings of belonging when she joined the Vibrant Happy Women Coach Certification, and how she now encourages her clients to also overcome their limiting beliefs. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.jenriday.com/263