What if joy wasn’t a luxury — but a lifeline?

In this soul-nourishing episode, I’m joined by intuitive coach, speaker, and joy weaver AJ Smit, whose vibrant presence and lived wisdom light up every corner of this conversation. Together, we explore what it really means to awaken — not just spiritually, but viscerally, relationally, and creatively.

We talk about:

✨ How joy becomes a sacred signal on the awakening path🌊 What it means to deconstruct your faith and still stay spiritually rooted🌿 The quiet “hum” that calls you toward more — even when life looks good on the outside🔥 Reclaiming beauty, visibility, and self-expression as a form of liberation🌀 Why awakening can feel lonely — and how to find women walking the same path🌈 The nervous system realities of expansion, embodiment, and soul-level permission

AJ brings honesty, laughter, and depth to this conversation — and reminds us that awakening isn’t always clean, but it is always sacred.

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Aj Smit is an intuitive energy worker, speaker, henna artist, and the author of the book Red Thread: Weaving an Embodied Life of Joy. She is a hot chocolate connoisseur, a glitter enthusiast, and a military spouse in Mississippi, with two pups and a plethora of houseplants. Aj has led various Red Tents, retreats, and workshops internationally over the last 15 years to help others discover how to weave creativity, joy, and wonder into their lives. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at @TheJoyWeaver and on her website, The Joy Weaver.

Visit my Substack, Towards Embodied Living for more details