A Fresh Approach ...with Sonya :)

Welcome to The Sonya Janisse Show, the podcast for ambitious women who are tired of running on empty and ready to reclaim their energy.I'm your host, Sonya Janisse, a Holistic Health Coach on a mission to guide you from burnout to brilliance. This show is for the modern woman who is juggling it all—from Gen X women navigating new life challenges to neurodivergent women managing a unique energy budget and those experiencing the shifts of perimenopause.Here, we'll dive into a fresh, no-nonsense approach to well-being, covering topics like:Mindful Boundaries: Setting them without the guilt.Energy Management: Simple, holistic tools to fill your tank.The Spoon Theory: Understanding your unique energy budget."Soulset" Shifts: Cultivating a mindset of purpose and empowerment.Fashion After 50: Using style as a tool for confidence and celebration.Stop surviving and start thriving. Listen in each week to find the tools, inspiration, and community you need to build a life you love.https:

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  Episode 217 (Part B): Moving On Up — When Life Hands You a Life Quake, Pick Up the Paintbrush

  Sep 29, 20266 min

  Episode 217 (Part B): Moving On Up — When Life Hands You a Life Quake, Pick Up the Paintbrush (Note: This special episode is split into two parts ! When headphone glitches interrupted the recording in the studio, host Sonya Janisse didn’t hit delete—she rolled with the unexpected and delivered a two-part conversation on letting life unfold naturally.) Ever feel that sudden, uncomfortable friction in your life and think, “Why is everything being shaken up again?” In this intimate, two-part studio session of The I Am Show , host Sonya Janisse invites you straight to her easel. With acrylics drying on the canvas, sunset skies taking shape, and clean laundry waiting patiently in the corner, Sonya gets candid about what it takes to navigate sudden shifts and life quakes in your 50s. When an unexpected transition, a relationship conclusion, a living situation change, or a health struggle pushes you out of your comfort zone, it rarely feels neat. But what if you stopped looking at it as being forced out, and started seeing it as being called to move on up ? What’s Inside This Two-Part Episode: Part A: The Creative Shift, Empath Signals & Move-On Messages Sonya dives into why empaths feel collective shifts so deeply, the danger of ignoring wake-up calls, and how intuitive painting, music, and body movement open up subconscious solutions. Plus: raw reflections on dating in your 50s, managing chronic pain with daily walking, and embracing physical softness without shame. Part B: "Busy Hands," New Levels, and the Next Chapter Sonya returns to unpack what happens right before you level up ("new level, new devil"). Learn why women with active minds need hands-on creative outlets (crocheting, cooking, painting) to quiet restlessness instead of numbing out, how intergenerational living nudges us out of the nest, and why trusting the ultimate Author turns fear into peace. In This Episode, We Unpack: Moving On vs. Moving On Up: Why change rarely shows up at a convenient time—and how to recognize when a "life quake" is simply clearing out a room that was too small for your next season. The Power of "Busy Hands": Why high-achieving women and empaths struggle to just sit idle, and how painting or dancing channels restless nervous energy into healing. Health, Walking & Quieting Inflammation: Sonya’s candid reflections on chronic pain maintenance, daily walking milestones, honoring how our bodies change, and dropping unrealistic expectations. Creativity as a Compass: How stepping away from logic and into intuitive painting opens doors for new projects—including Sonya's upcoming affirmation deck, Fashion Over 50 , and upcoming books. Dating, Boundaries & Single Life in Your 50s: Embracing curiosity, rediscovering joy at local music spots, and finding the beauty of being single and open-hearted. Memorable Soundbites: "Moving on isn’t scary when you realize you’re actually moving on up. You haven't survived every chapter of your life just to get stuck here." "When life shakes you around, it’s not to break you—it’s to put you back onto solid ground. Don't force the river. Trust the Author of your story." "When you don't know what to work on, work on yourself. Get your routine in place, bookend your days, and protect your peace like your life depends on it." Connect, Retreat & Explore with Sonya: Join Us at the Port Bruce Bloom Retreat (Saturday, Nov 7th): Step off the hamster wheel for an intimate, unhurried day getaway just 5 minutes from the Lake Erie beach. Somatic nervous system reset, beach walk, wholesome lunch, energy alignment, and a celebratory champagne toast to your future self. (Limited overnight futon and private VIP suite spots available!) Reserve your spot on Linktree: linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse | Website: www.sonyajanisse.com Bloom Within 6-Week Immersion: Can’t make it to the lake? Access the inner alignment, energy mapping, and nervous-system tools virtually. Details on Linktree. ☕ Book a Complimentary 15-Minute Energy Reset Call: Pinpoint where your energy is leaking and find out which room or program fits your season. Watch the Video Studio Session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ffoJysPVGc Watch both parts of this creative studio session, see the painting take shape, and catch the visual flow: search #AskSonya on YouTube or visit linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse . Tags: #AskSonya, #SonyaJanisse, #AFreshApproach, #MovingOnUp, #LifeQuake, Port Bruce Bloom Retreat, Women Over 50, Gen X Women, Creative Healing, Intuitive Painting, Nervous System Reset, Somatic Healing, Dating In Your 50s, Resilience, Human Design, Empath Support, Chronic Pain Healing

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  Episode 217 (Part A): Moving On Up — When Life Hands You a Life Quake, Pick Up the Paintbrush

  Sep 29, 202635 min

  Episode 217 (Part A): Moving On Up — When Life Hands You a Life Quake, Pick Up the Paintbrush (Note: This special episode is split into two parts ! When headphone glitches interrupted the recording in the studio, host Sonya Janisse didn’t hit delete—she rolled with the unexpected and delivered a two-part conversation on letting life unfold naturally.) Ever feel that sudden, uncomfortable friction in your life and think, “Why is everything being shaken up again?” In this intimate, two-part studio session of The I Am Show , host Sonya Janisse invites you straight to her easel. With acrylics drying on the canvas, sunset skies taking shape, and clean laundry waiting patiently in the corner, Sonya gets candid about what it takes to navigate sudden shifts and life quakes in your 50s. When an unexpected transition, a relationship conclusion, a living situation change, or a health struggle pushes you out of your comfort zone, it rarely feels neat. But what if you stopped looking at it as being forced out, and started seeing it as being called to move on up ? What’s Inside This Two-Part Episode: Part A: The Creative Shift, Empath Signals & Move-On Messages Sonya dives into why empaths feel collective shifts so deeply, the danger of ignoring wake-up calls, and how intuitive painting, music, and body movement open up subconscious solutions. Plus: raw reflections on dating in your 50s, managing chronic pain with daily walking, and embracing physical softness without shame. Part B: "Busy Hands," New Levels, and the Next Chapter Sonya returns to unpack what happens right before you level up ("new level, new devil"). Learn why women with active minds need hands-on creative outlets (crocheting, cooking, painting) to quiet restlessness instead of numbing out, how intergenerational living nudges us out of the nest, and why trusting the ultimate Author turns fear into peace. In This Episode, We Unpack: Moving On vs. Moving On Up: Why change rarely shows up at a convenient time—and how to recognize when a "life quake" is simply clearing out a room that was too small for your next season. The Power of "Busy Hands": Why high-achieving women and empaths struggle to just sit idle, and how painting or dancing channels restless nervous energy into healing. Health, Walking & Quieting Inflammation: Sonya’s candid reflections on chronic pain maintenance, daily walking milestones, honoring how our bodies change, and dropping unrealistic expectations. Creativity as a Compass: How stepping away from logic and into intuitive painting opens doors for new projects—including Sonya's upcoming affirmation deck, Fashion Over 50 , and upcoming books. Dating, Boundaries & Single Life in Your 50s: Embracing curiosity, rediscovering joy at local music spots, and finding the beauty of being single and open-hearted. Memorable Soundbites: "Moving on isn’t scary when you realize you’re actually moving on up. You haven't survived every chapter of your life just to get stuck here." "When life shakes you around, it’s not to break you—it’s to put you back onto solid ground. Don't force the river. Trust the Author of your story." "When you don't know what to work on, work on yourself. Get your routine in place, bookend your days, and protect your peace like your life depends on it." Connect, Retreat & Explore with Sonya: Join Us at the Port Bruce Bloom Retreat (Saturday, Nov 7th): Step off the hamster wheel for an intimate, unhurried day getaway just 5 minutes from the Lake Erie beach. Somatic nervous system reset, beach walk, wholesome lunch, energy alignment, and a celebratory champagne toast to your future self. (Limited overnight futon and private VIP suite spots available!) Reserve your spot on Linktree: linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse | Website: www.sonyajanisse.com Bloom Within 6-Week Immersion: Can’t make it to the lake? Access the inner alignment, energy mapping, and nervous-system tools virtually. Details on Linktree. ☕ Book a Complimentary 15-Minute Energy Reset Call: Pinpoint where your energy is leaking and find out which room or program fits your season. Watch the Video Studio Session on YouTube: Watch both parts of this creative studio session, see the painting take shape, and catch the visual flow: search #AskSonya on YouTube or visit linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse . Tags: #AskSonya, #SonyaJanisse, #AFreshApproach, #MovingOnUp, #LifeQuake, Port Bruce Bloom Retreat, Women Over 50, Gen X Women, Creative Healing, Intuitive Painting, Nervous System Reset, Somatic Healing, Dating In Your 50s, Resilience, Human Design, Empath Support, Chronic Pain Healing

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  Dopamine Colours, Dancing Daisies & Dropping the Hustle in Your 50s _ Episode 216B

  Sep 22, 202610 min

  Ever catch yourself mid-stride—whether you're working on a canvas, navigating a life transition, or building a dream—and think, “I completely ruined this”? In this intimate, raw, and paint-splattered episode of The I Am Show, your fearless hostess Sonya Janisse invites you straight into her creative studio. While splashing vibrant dopamine colors across raw canvas, Sonya opens up about what really happens when our expectations collide with reality. Watch the video here.https://youtu.be/j3G22bTvxNc From managing chronic pain and an overtaxed nervous system to the vulnerable grief of starting over in your 50s, Sonya pulls back the curtain on why unmet expectations are the true root of disappointment. When we stop trying to force our lives into muted, safe palettes to please other people and instead lean into pure divine feminine flow, we realize the picture isn't ruined at all—it's just waiting for the light to shine through. Grab your tea, take a deep breath, and let’s drop the heavy armor together. In This Episode, We Dive Into: Paint & Tap in the Studio: Why Sonya converted her home office into an expressive art studio, and the story behind pieces like Let Your Light Shine Through and Dancing Daisies. Dopamine Colors vs. Muted Tones: Why forcing yourself into muted, quiet boxes drains your soul, and how embracing bold color revitalizes your natural energy. The Anatomy of Disappointment: How unspoken, rigid expectations secretly fuel our frustration, body image battles, and self-doubt. Nervous System Safety & Environment: Recognizing when your body slips into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and why healing requires slowing down without self-judgment. Trusting the Ultimate Author: Surrendering the compulsive need to control the outcome, releasing the 50s "shoulds," and remembering that your past has always turned out better than you imagined. The Lakeside Sanctuary Vision: An update on the upcoming Empowerment Catalyst Retreat and how you can plant seeds of support for women navigating life quakes. Memorable Quotes & Soundbites: "When we attach an expectation to an outcome, we create our own heartbreak. Release the timeline and let yourself just be in the middle of the canvas." "I cannot create in muted colours. If it's not a dopamine colour, it drains me. Stop trying to mute your life just to make other people comfortable." "Every single piece in my past has turned out better than I could have planned. I don't need to force the river anymore—I trust the Author of my life." Connect & Support the Mission: Claim Your Spot at the Lake: Only 9 seats remain around the farm table for the upcoming Lakeside Empowerment Catalyst Retreat. Step away from the screen, rest your nervous system, and reclaim your rhythm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemfhYyTYKNkQmagorNnK5rJFH7QQ_iknXlHRXSPdE5jX-fLw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107443211980428842561 Support the Retreat Scholarship Fund: Help seed our future non-profit vision to sponsor retreat spots for women navigating sudden health crises, caregiving, and life quakes: https://buy.stripe.com/3cI00ldp8bdr4ni4rV2wU0p Grab Your Blueprint: Ready to decode where your energy is leaking? Connect with Sonya for research updates, blueprints, and more at: https://linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse ⭐ A Quick Heartfelt Favour: If you enjoyed this episode or any past editions, please take 30 seconds to leave a rating and review! Your review helps the algorithm deliver these messages to the women who need to hear them most. Connect & Explore with Me: Find my 6-week Bloom Within immersion, details for the upcoming Lakeside Empowerment Retreat, book a complimentary 15-minute Energy Reset Call, or visit my YouTube channel right here: linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse (or Google #AskSonya) Sonya Tags: Art,Creativity,Expectations,Disappointment,Trust,Inspiration,Painting,Expression,Mindfulness,Growth,Resilience,Spirituality,Success,Purpose,Healing,AskSonya,Sonya Janisse,A Fresh Approach

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  Dopamine Colours, Dancing Daisies & Dropping the Hustle in Your 50s _ Episode 216A

  Sep 22, 202621 min

  Ever catch yourself mid-stride, whether you're working on a canvas, navigating a life transition, or building a dream, and think, “I completely ruined this”? In this intimate, raw, and paint-splattered episode of The I Am Show, your fearless hostess Sonya Janisse invites you straight into her creative studio. While splashing vibrant dopamine colours across raw canvas, Sonya opens up about what really happens when our expectations collide with reality. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TH6Ud6s8hdo From managing chronic pain and an overtaxed nervous system to the vulnerable grief of starting over in your 50s, Sonya pulls back the curtain on why unmet expectations are the true root of disappointment. When we stop trying to force our lives into muted, safe palettes to please other people and instead lean into pure divine feminine flow, we realize the picture isn't ruined at all—it's just waiting for the light to shine through. Grab your tea, take a deep breath, and let’s drop the heavy armor together. In This Episode, We Dive Into: Paint & Tap in the Studio: Why Sonya converted her home office into an expressive art studio, and the story behind pieces like Let Your Light Shine Through and Dancing Daisies. Dopamine Colours vs. Muted Tones: Why forcing yourself into muted, quiet boxes drains your soul, and how embracing bold color revitalizes your natural energy. The Anatomy of Disappointment: How unspoken, rigid expectations secretly fuel our frustration, body image battles, and self-doubt. Nervous System Safety & Environment: Recognizing when your body slips into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and why healing requires slowing down without self-judgment. Trusting the Ultimate Author: Surrendering the compulsive need to control the outcome, releasing the 50s "shoulds," and remembering that your past has always turned out better than you imagined. The Lakeside Sanctuary Vision: An update on the upcoming Empowerment Catalyst Retreat and how you can plant seeds of support for women navigating life quakes. Memorable Quotes & Soundbites: "When we attach an expectation to an outcome, we create our own heartbreak. Release the timeline and let yourself just be in the middle of the canvas." "I cannot create in muted colours. If it's not a dopamine colour, it drains me. Stop trying to mute your life just to make other people comfortable." "Every single piece in my past has turned out better than I could have planned. I don't need to force the river anymore—I trust the Author of my life." Connect & Support the Mission: Claim Your Spot at the Lake: Only 9 seats remain around the farm table for the upcoming Lakeside Empowerment Catalyst Retreat. Step away from the screen, rest your nervous system, and reclaim your rhythm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemfhYyTYKNkQmagorNnK5rJFH7QQ_iknXlHRXSPdE5jX-fLw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107443211980428842561 Support the Retreat Scholarship Fund: Help seed our future non-profit vision to sponsor retreat spots for women navigating sudden health crises, caregiving, and life quakes: https://buy.stripe.com/3cI00ldp8bdr4ni4rV2wU0p Grab Your Blueprint: Ready to decode where your energy is leaking? Connect with Sonya for research updates, blueprints, and more at: https://linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse ⭐ A Quick Heartfelt Favour: If you enjoyed this episode or any past editions, please take 30 seconds to leave a rating and review! Your review helps the algorithm deliver these messages to the women who need to hear them most. Connect & Explore with Me: Find my 6-week Bloom Within immersion, details for the upcoming Lakeside Empowerment Retreat, book a complimentary 15-minute Energy Reset Call, or visit my YouTube channel right here: linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse (or Google #AskSonya) Sonya Tags: Art,Creativity,Expectations,Disappointment,Trust,Inspiration,Painting,Expression,Mindfulness,Growth,Resilience,Spirituality,Success,Purpose,Healing,AskSonya,Sonya Janisse,A Fresh Approach

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  Episode #215: Chasing Hardware, Fall Resets & Listening to Your Body on the Trail

  Sep 14, 202619 min

  The Sonya Janisse Podcast: Your Energetic Blueprint for a Life Beyond Burnout Hello, hello, my beautiful friends, and welcome back to another edition of The I Am Show ! Today, Chopper and I are taking you along on an outdoor walk through nature. As we head out of Q3 and step into Q4 of 2026, we’re leaning into that "back-to-school, back-to-you" energy with real talk about motivation, moving a delicate nervous system, and celebrating what you are truly capable of. In this episode, I share what’s been moving my spirit, including: Chasing Hardware & Celebrating Wins: How using Conqueror virtual fitness challenges got me earning physical medals again for the first time in four years—from the Marathon to Athens to Scooby-Doo! Sensory-Friendly Alignment: Why dressing for comfort and honoring your sensory needs never means sacrificing style or class as a neurospicy woman over 50. Action Over Pure Manifesting: Understanding your "why" and taking the physical steps to show the universe you're ready—even when you need to pace yourself gently. Nurturing Mind, Body & Soul: The power of outdoor morning walks, chair massages on the deck, daily meditation, and doing what your future self will thank you for. Upcoming Fall Retreat Announcement: An exclusive peek into the intimate, 7-spot women's retreat in Port Bruce, Ontario—featuring clarity workshops, paint-and-pour sessions, goodie bags, and lake vibes. Watch the Full Video Episode on YouTube: If you want to walk the trails with Chopper and me (and check out the cute two-piece walking set!), head over to my YouTube channel to watch the video edition! ⭐ A Quick Heartfelt Favour: If you enjoyed this trail chat or any past editions, please take 30 seconds to leave a rating and review! Your review helps the algorithm deliver these messages to the women who need to hear them most. Connect & Explore with Me: Reserve your spot or day pass for the upcoming Port Bruce Fall Retreat, book a complimentary 15-minute Energy Reset Call, or visit my YouTube channel right here: @asksonya linktr.ee/Sonyajanisse (or Google #AskSonya ) Sonya . .. , #AskSonya #TheIAmShow #LifeBeyondBurnout #WomenOver50 #NeurodivergentWomen #GentleMovement #WalkingForWellness #PortBruceRetreat #ConquerorChallenge #MindBodySoul #FallReset2026 #SensoryFriendlyStyle

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