Joy Before Fear

Joy Before Fear explores the stories of people who embody what it means to Choose Joy Before Fear. From runners, ultrarunners, and athletes to professionals, coaches, and business owners helping others live healthier, more resilient lives. Through storytelling, shared experiences, and practical insights, these conversations highlight people who care deeply about their work, their communities, and the lives they touch.Host: Stacey NievweijaBe Bold. Put Your Health First. You've Got This! Choose Joy Before Fear™

Joy Before Fear is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Joy Before Fear, a health show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  15. Mindy McEachran: Art a "Necessity of Self-Expression, a Way to Build Resilience", Integrating Athlete and Artist Identities, Benefits of Art Therapy, & the Difference Between Art and Creativity

  Jul 29, 20261h 23mS2

  In this episode, Mindy McEachran joins the Joy Before Fear podcast. Mindy is the person behind Crimson Rose Counseling, a trauma-informed art therapist based in Portland, Oregon. We talk about art therapy and why, if creating art isn't a part of your life, considering bringing it in can help you build resilience and express yourself more fully. Mindy is a lifelong athlete as well as a lifelong artist. As an athlete, she's played basketball, been an avid triathlete, and competed in bodybuilding. As an artist, it's been a form of self-expression and a career, she was a graphic designer for Pearl Izumi and other brands in the sports nutrition and bodybuilding industries while competing in triathlon, taught in the public school system. Now she is a trauma-informed art therapist. We talk about the difference between art and creativity, and we get into the term "resilience" and the phrase "health resilience", how our ego can get in the way of that relationship. How there's a point where the word "resilience" may be doing more harm than good. Work with Mindy via Crimson Rose Counseling: https://www.crimsonrosecounseling.com Instagram: @crimsonrosecnsl Therapy Journal: search "Art Therapy Journal Mindy McEachran" on Amazon Interested in coaching with Joy Before Fear? Message me: https://www.joybeforefear.com/contact Schedule a free consultation call Instagram: @joybeforefear Be Bold. Put Your Health First. You Got This. Choose Joy Before Fear.

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  Episode #14

  14. Jenny Low: "I am Here to Finish"- Shifting DNF Identity, 100 miler "Racing the Cutoffs" Strategies, and Race Day Resilience

  Jul 1, 20261h 25mS2

  <p>Jenny Low joins me for another conversation after completing the Orcas 100. </p><p>If you've experienced DNFs, spend a lot of time working with race cutoffs, or find yourself toward the back of the pack, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. </p><p>We discuss how racing cutoffs requires a different race-day strategy than racing toward other time goals.</p><p>We discuss the importance of supportive and realistic self-talk, as well as shifting the DNF identity during training and on race day. We talk about Jenny's strategic decision to take a 45-minute stop at mile 50...

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  Episode #14

  14. Jenny Low: "I am Here to Finish"- Shifting DNF Identity, 100 miler "Racing the Cutoffs" Strategies, and Race Day Resilience

  Jul 1, 20261h 25mS2

  Jenny Low joins me for another conversation after completing the Orcas 100. If you've experienced DNFs, spend a lot of time working with race cutoffs, or find yourself toward the back of the pack, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. We discuss how racing cutoffs requires a different race-day strategy than racing toward other time goals. We discuss the importance of supportive and realistic self-talk, as well as shifting the DNF identity during training and on race day. We talk about Jenny's strategic decision to take a 45-minute stop at mile 50. Even though the math wasn't mathing, it ultimately became a critical decision that supported her in finishing the race. Jenny also shares the resilience and mindset growth she gained throughout race. Check out Here to Finish (Orcas 100 Doc) , the documentary created by Jenny's son documenting her Orcas 100 journey. 👉 Interested in coaching with Joy Before Fear? Message me: https://www.joybeforefear.com/contact or Schedule: Free consultation call Instagram: @joybeforefear Be Bold. Put Your Health First. You Got This. Choose Joy Before Fear.

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  Episode #13

  13. Holly Grahn: "Planes Take Off Against the Wind" — Imposter Syndrome, the Journey of Becoming, Working with Your Subconscious Mind, and a New Hypnotherapy App

  Jun 4, 20261h 29mS2

  <p>In this episode, Holly Grahn returns to the Joy Before Fear podcast to discuss imposter syndrome, the journey of becoming, and the role the subconscious mind plays in our lives. Holly is a hypnotherapist, life coach, mindset coach, and ultrarunner. Through stories from the trail and her work with clients, she shares her perspective on self-worth, vulnerability, and learning to work with ourselves rather than against ourselves.We discuss how physical activity can become a space where self-doubt, identity, and personal growth rise to the surface. We talk about the discomfort that often comes with beginning again, the tension...

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  Episode #12

  12. Annette Kennedy: “Recover, Adapt, Evolve” — Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vegan Strength, and Stepping onto the Bodybuilding Stage

  Jan 14, 20261h 23mS2

  <p>In this episode, Stacey shares a conversation she had in November of 2025 with Annette Kennedy. Annette shares her “Fit for Life” approach to health, movement, and her athletic goals. In this conversation, we learn what it took to turn the dial from daily survival mode into thriving while living with ankylosing spondylitis.</p><p>Annette was generous in sharing her story and candid about the ups and downs of navigating a chronic health condition while holding down jobs, being a mom, being a wife, and being a community builder, all while continuing to fight for her athletic identity. She shar...

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