What if aging wasn’t about years but about staying curious and alive? In episode 239 of Joy Found Here, Robin Kencel proves reinvention has no age limit. At 67, she’s a top real estate broker, Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, a competitive dancer, and a spiritual director helping others rediscover faith and purpose. With warmth and wit, Robin shows that growth never stops—and that real joy isn’t fleeting, it’s fiercely cultivated.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Growing up around life and loss (05:08)
• Squeezing the juice out of every day (05:52)
• Lessons from ballroom and balance (07:04)
• What spiritual direction really is (09:37)
• Finding God in everyday moments (15:28)
• Curiosity as the key to staying young (17:19)
• The courage to try something new (21:31)
• Joy vs. happiness—what really lasts (26:51)
• The beauty of handwritten connection (33:36)
• Purpose, permission, and the next chapter (39:21)

Robin Kencel is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, spiritual director, and lifelong learner who blends business success with soulful purpose. A top-producing Connecticut real estate broker and Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, Robin is also a competitive ballroom dancer and trained Ignatian spiritual director, guiding others toward a more intimate relationship with the divine—whatever name they give it. Known for her warmth, wit, and grounded wisdom, she weaves together decades of professional excellence, spiritual formation, and creative exploration to help others live with greater clarity, intention, and joy.

In this conversation, Robin reflects on what it means to stay fully alive at every stage of life—curious, engaged, and open to growth. She shares how her early exposure to aging and mortality shaped her drive to “squeeze every drop of juice out of life,” and how dance, spirituality, and improv acting continue to teach her the art of balance between strength and softness. From her work in real estate to her spiritual direction practice, Robin sees every encounter as an opportunity to notice grace and choose joy over fleeting happiness. Her message is a reminder that purpose doesn’t fade with age—it deepens when we keep showing up, keep learning, and keep finding the sacred in the everyday.

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What happens when midlife burnout becomes a full-body and mindset revolution? In episode 238 of Joy Found Here, certified coach Terry Tateossian shares how she went from 80 pounds overweight and pre-diabetic to rebuilding her life inside and out. Her story isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about unlearning old conditioning, finding strength through science, and proving that transformation at any age is entirely possible.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Immigrant roots and early body beliefs (04:02)
• Overwork, crash diets, and collapse (06:53)
• Chest pains and wake-up calls (08:28)
• Epigenetics and generational healing (10:40)
• Why diets don’t work (15:34)
• Building strength and self-trust (18:04)
• Redefining progress beyond the scale (25:13)
• Mastering macros and protein (32:14)
• Hormones, muscle, and midlife power (38:05)
• From marshmallow to momentum (47:14)

Terry Tateossian is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Nutritionist, and Personal Trainer who helps women navigate midlife with strength and balance. As the founder of The House of Rose, she blends science, mindset, and holistic wellness to transform how women relate to their bodies and habits. With certifications from Harvard Medical School and a background in business, she leads global retreats and coaching programs that focus on sustainable health and empowerment. Her own transformation—from 80 pounds overweight and pre-diabetic to thriving athlete—drives her mission to redefine midlife wellness.

In this episode, Terry shares how a series of health scares pushed her to break free from generational beliefs around food and body image. Through holistic medicine, epigenetics, and strength training, she learned that true healing starts with awareness, not restriction. She dismantles the myth of “quick-fix” diets, explains why the scale tells only part of the story, and shows how understanding macros and hormones can change everything. With honesty and humor, Terry reminds listeners it’s never too late to rebuild health—and self-worth—from the inside out.

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What happens when you pause long enough to see how much your life has changed? In Episode 237 of the Joy Found Here podcast, I’m reflecting on a year that transformed me in ways I never expected. This Thanksgiving episode is all about gratitude, healing, and the surprising power of letting yourself receive—especially if you’re a lifelong giver.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

(01:10) How one year shifted everything in my life

(02:05) The small sliver of hope that carried me through

(04:56) Why receiving with grace became my new practice

(06:39) Facing grief and holiday triggers with honesty

(08:30) How to ground yourself when emotions run high

(09:06) A holiday workshop for navigating loss and numbness

(11:40) A peek at what’s next for Joy Found Here

(15:19) My favorite mindset, wellness & shopping tools

(19:34) A closing reminder about joy and staying open

Last year was filled with loss, uncertainty, and heaviness. This year, I’m living a life I once only dreamed about: more freedom, more presence, more intention. I share how a small sliver of hope carried me through darker times, and why receiving with grace has become my new non-negotiable practice. And since the holidays can stir up grief and tenderness, I talk honestly about navigating those feelings and offer a helpful resource for anyone needing support.

I also give a quick look at what’s ahead—our upcoming merch launch, my favorite affiliate finds that truly help, and the gentle reminder that nothing is permanent and change is always possible.

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