The Art of Joy

We are Trésa and Ashlee, a mother-daughter duo we believe that every life experience presents itself to take us on a journey of expansion. A journey to wholeness. A journey to joy. We also believe that joy can overcome anything in this world if it is chosen. Our goal is to help you navigate the light and the shadow by amplifying others' voices and sharing raw truths to encourage a shift in perspective. Our greatest teachers are those who have navigated the dark and are brave enough to share. This is the community of the Art of Joy. This is the journey to wholeness.

Inside the mind of business strategist Ellie Mcmakin 06/19/2023

Inside the mind of business strategist Ellie Mcmakin If you own a business or want to start one, this episode will inspire you to pull the trigger. Ellie shares with us her incredible journey from education to taking a chance to own her own business. She walks us through the courage it took to overcome the messages telling her she wouldn't be successful. Ellie remained curious and asked really great questions. From there, she received great answers and ideas and became wildly successful. Her true accomplishment was when she decided to try to duplicate her process with a whole new idea. She has such brilliant insight into business, what it needs to be successful, and how to spot the true magic you have to offer. Hearing her share this incredible journey inspires us to think about the magic we offer the world. This conversation will help you look at yourself and get curious about what lights you up. Even if you don't want to turn that into a business, you can shine a brighter light and share your uniqueness with the world. We have been honored to work with and learn from Ellie! She has taken the time to show us where we shine and helped sprinkle magic in our life! If you are interested in learning more, consider these links. Ellie also hosts an incredibly educational podcast. "The Business Conservatory Podcast" Work with Ellie 1-hour intensives: The foundation's program (her membership program): Her podcast: Her Instagram (@elliemcmakin): Her TikTok (@elliemcmakin): As always, remember to check out /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/27197403

Mothers Day 2023 05/11/2023

Mothers Day 2023 We are back with a conversation about women, and the highs and lows that come with Mother's Day. We talk about finding our own inspiration and joy that hides in the cracks and can feel elusive. We are thinking about every woman out there who struggles on this day. There are so many hard stories and unfortunate circumstances that can cast a huge shadow. So many of us have to hold sadness, anger, frustration, and a million moments of unfairness. What we have learned is that there is a beautiful connection and divine feminine energy that we can connect to. We can hold the joyful moments and still mourn whatever may be weighing us down. On this holiday, we celebrate the very energy that women bring into the everyday world. We honor those of you who keep going and those who sit with difficult emotions. We honor the Divine Feminine that is crying out to be remembered. We honor you. Try to find a little joy that is hiding in those shadows. Take really good care of yourself and remember. YOU are perfect just as you are! Way big Love! Tresa + Ashlee /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/26814429

Divine Woman The Art of Unbecoming 02/06/2023

Divine Woman The Art of Unbecoming We are so excited to be back after a bit of a break. We've been busy working on our course, Divine Woman the art of Unbecoming. It has been in the works for a long time now. It was born from you our community and all of the questions, conversations, and interactions we've had with you over the years. We compiled all of our tools, education, and real-life moments of healing, to help you do the same. In this episode, Tresa shares a vulnerable healing process that came to her in the form of a dream. She shares her insight and how moving into her mid-life has been challenging, and some of her biggest work yet! We believe that life is one big journey, that we arrive and meet new versions of ourselves over and over again. Who we were in our 20s is not who we become in our 30s. We want to continue sharing how we unbecome the old versions of ourselves and step into the alignment of who we are becoming, as we get closer to who we've been all along! We are so thankful for all of you who continue to support the work we are called to do! For sharing your beautiful hearts and souls with us, and allowing us to witness the beautiful healing powers that we all have! Women who come together are limitless and powerful and we see you! Love Tresa + Ashlee /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/25844697

Echoes of Resounding Love: A True Story of A Polygamous Kid's Journey to Spiritual Awakening 05/16/2022

Echoes of Resounding Love: A True Story of A Polygamous Kid's Journey to Spiritual Awakening In today's episode, we have a conversation with Clayne Edward Wayman. He was a former member of the FLDS polygamist group referred to as "The Work." His new book Echos of Resounding love, A true story of a polygamist kid's journey to spiritual awakening" Is a gripping tale of Survival, abuse, faith, suppression, adultery, polygamy, enlightenment, and hope. Clayne has undergone a complete transformation from the lifestyle and beliefs he was raised with. He found the courage to challenge what the Divine means to him and discovered the sacredness of women and the role of men as we evolve. Hearing a man's perspective on this topic is incredibly powerful. The foundation of the polygamist culture is rooted in Patriarchy. Women are treated as currency as they multiply the congregation from within. It also speaks to the early days of the LDS church when members openly practiced polygamy. Clayne tells a visual story of the challenges he faced in his culture. Some of these moments are hard to hear, but the honesty in his approach is validating, and the reader is cheering him on as they move through the pages. Speaking his truth and telling his story is intended to reach others who are struggling and share his message of love. In our interview with Clayne, he shares how he put his church's prophecy to the test and how in that process, he discovered the divinity that makes up a woman and, in return, a man as well. We were fascinated by his story and encourage you to purchase his book. It's available for pre-order and immediately for kindle. FACEBOOK /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/23085770

Are you consciously living for yourself? 05/03/2022

Are you consciously living for yourself? Are you consciously living for yourself? We've been raised in a society that has taught us as women that our service to others is paramount and the ultimate priority. We tend to sacrifice our needs for those around us and frequently settle for the leftovers. We are in changing times that are asking us to emerge from the heaviness of the invisible expectations. We are being challenged to discover joy, pleasure, and connection. New moms are easily overwhelmed during the postpartum phase of life. As we age, we collide with our middle life and feel empty-handed and hearted in the lonely moments of completing the most monumental work in our lifetime. It becomes critical that, as young women, we learn to find moments of consciousness and peace, love and joy. This empowers us with tools as we face our middle life when kids grow up and move on. There is an uprising, and it's calling on all of us to explore the margins, expand our ability to dip into our joyful power, make time for our precious souls and create community with other women. Find times for connection with other women. Have dance parties, feel your emotions, and capture the joy we offer each other as we explore our wild nature. BOOK: Pussy a Reclamation /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/22937042

2021 Perspective on the New Year 12/29/2021

2021 Perspective on the New Year Today we look at the new year through a different lens. What if instead. of setting a bunch of resolutions, we allow ourselves to be in sync with the seasons. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/21625418

Re-Framing Expectations 12/12/2021

Re-Framing Expectations Expectations, seem to dwell under the foundation of everything we do in life. We are held to their impossible standards and unconsciously hold those we love to ours. Expectations we place on ourselves can become great benchmarks to achieve goals and find success, but when we project them onto others we become disappointed or dissatisfied in relationships. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/21459779

Root and Ritual 11/03/2021

Root and Ritual Our conversation with Becca Piastrelli brought us the grounding and connection we didn't even know we needed. Her new book Root and Ritual drops November 16th. She breaks it into four chapters that focus on the following: /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/21037445

Break The Good Girl Myth 09/09/2021

Break The Good Girl Myth "By journeying through the Good Girl Myths and becoming more you, you will naturally case a ripple, a riot, a revolution within. You will come alive. You will create the radically new. You will bring about what the world needs instead of the good girl the world thinks it wants. And if that feels overwhelming, remember that you're not alone. You're weaving one vital thread in a larger tapestry of millions. We need all hands on deck." /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/20414102

Holy Sh!t We're Alive. 08/11/2021

Holy Sh!t We're Alive. We are so excited to bring back Doug Cartwright to talk about his new bestselling book "Holy Sh!t We're Alive." Sometimes Life asks us to traverse the shadow side of the mountain. It can feel treacherous and scary. But when you summit and find the sun shining on your face after a journey like that, you evolve and find your true power. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/20102117

Rising from The Good Girl Mentality 06/16/2021

Rising from The Good Girl Mentality In this episode, we tackle the foreboding cultural identity of being a "Good Girl" and how that label can hold back our ability to tune in. We, as women, are intuitive beings and creative forces /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/19499936

Mothers Day, Women's Day. 05/08/2021

Mothers Day, Women's Day. The Art of Joy turns three on Mother's Day. We want to extend our deepest gratitude for all of the love and support along the way. We have had so many /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/19031693

Allowing Self Compassion to take the lead 04/20/2021

Allowing Self Compassion to take the lead In this episode, we open up about the struggles we are both currently navigating and how vital self-compassion becomes during challenging days. We need to give ourselves grace because it's not always easy to find outside of ourselves. We are living in such a comparative world, and having access to everyone's curated lives can take us down if we aren't /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/18799409

Expanding the idea of what's possible with Monica Z. 03/24/2021

Expanding the idea of what's possible with Monica Z. Women. We are strong, powerful, intuitive, and creative beings. We have the capacity to hold each other up or tear each other down. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/18456392

Finding the connection to your higher self with Diana Anderson 03/11/2021

Finding the connection to your higher self with Diana Anderson Today we invite our dear friend Diana Anderson to talk to us about her gifts as a channel and medium. "A channel is a passageway, a means of access for a thing, a communication, or an idea." /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/18280196

The Power of Perception with Sean McPeak 02/24/2021

The Power of Perception with Sean McPeak Today we have Sean Patrick McPeak back on our show. He is a powerful healer, therapist, Psychotherapist, Depth Psychologist, and Shaman. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/18079733

The Art of Joy Rebrand 02/02/2021

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The power of Sound Healing with Katie Jo 01/13/2021

The power of Sound Healing with Katie Jo Katie Jo brings us her insight and wisdom for sound healing, energy vibrations, and connection. We are beings made of energy, water, vibration, and frequency. When life hands us hell in a handbasket, we can become paralyzed. Fear, pain, grief, loneliness, and worry that things will never get better can bring our entire life to a halt. Sound therapy is a proven tool to help our brain relax into theta states of relaxation. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/17534288

Rising from 2020 12/23/2020

Rising from 2020 This Christmas comes with a little extra sparkle. We have been graced with a planetary conjunction that falls on the winter solstice, our darkest night of the year. 2020 has been rougher than expected for all of us. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/17309372

Human Design 12/09/2020

Human Design Human Design. It’s a logical system that brings together principles of The I Ching, astrology, chakra system, and quantum physics. Your Human Design Chart, also called a BodyGraph, is calculated using your birth date, time, and place, to reveal your genetic design. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/17130968

The power of perspective during the holidays 11/25/2020

The power of perspective during the holidays The collective pulse of our world is presenting a lot of shadows all at once. We are in a global pandemic. Some are terrified of getting sick and have vulnerable people in their care. Others are fearful of too much control and having rights taken away. In addition, we are living in an unsettled political climate where choosing a side comes with unprecedented pressures and consequences.6 /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/16954877

A peek inside of our spiritual practice 11/11/2020

A peek inside of our spiritual practice In today's episode, we discuss a spiritual practice that has been around since the beginning of time. Shamans are the medicine men and women of their communities and tribes. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/16770707

The art of spending time alone 10/13/2020

The art of spending time alone The art of spending time alone. So many of us as women spend our time in our families' service and struggle to find those treasured moments of alone time. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/16386671

Slow down and LISTEN 09/23/2020

Slow down and LISTEN In today's episode, we bring back Jill MacFarlane from the Sharing Place. She is a child development specialist, and we talk all about the chaos of 2020. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/16129181

How we have risen from the darkness 09/09/2020

How we have risen from the darkness "As dark as this moment feels, the light will one day equal the darkness" in today's episode, we talk about the journey Ashlee has been on these past three years and the steps it has taken her to navigate grief and pain. How she pushed past fear to thrive. We also chat a bit about the wedding and what the wedding symbolized for her embarking on this new journey. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/15948023

What it means to be a Chain Breaker 08/12/2020

What it means to be a Chain Breaker What is ancestral healing, and why is something we should be paying attention to? The science of epigenetics tells us that we inherit more than our eye color, freckles, and stature from our ancestors. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/15584555

Exploring our Shadow 07/30/2020

Exploring our Shadow We tend to attract situations and people who act as a mirror for those parts of ourselves we try to hide. When we search for the gift that lives in the shadows, our wholeness is born. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/15414965

A Meditation with the Art of Joy 07/08/2020

A Meditation with the Art of Joy Somedays, it feels like the world has gone mad. The freedom of expression is under attack. Everything we do and say is under a microscope and then we are also dealing with personal issues. A global pandemic, earthquakes, fires, racial issues, and election drama are sweeping our news feeds and filling our minds. /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/15133067

Helping Kids recover from trauma with The Children's Justice Center 06/10/2020

Helping Kids recover from trauma with The Children's Justice Center The thought of children being victims of domestic violence, or being a witness to felony-level crimes is beyond most of our comprehension. It's so hard to h /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/14771753

When you heal the past you change the future 05/29/2020

When you heal the past you change the future /episode/index/show/theartofjoy/id/14619659

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