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Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Ariana Joy Christie

53 episodes

14 hours ago

Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy! This episode is all about the ways I’ve been slowing down, choosing connection, and treating everyday moments like they matter, because they really do. I talk about the beautiful stage of motherhood I’m in: one where my kids have opinions, ask questions, and understand so much more than I ever realized. I’ve been connecting with them on exciting, new levels and learning what it means to speak to them as whole people, while bringing them into my world. I also o...

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Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy! This episode is all about the ways I’ve been slowing down, choosing connection, and treating everyday moments like they matter, because they really do. I talk about the beautiful stage of motherhood I’m in: one where my kids have opinions, ask questions, and understand so much more than I ever realized. I’ve been connecting with them on exciting, new levels and learning what it means to speak to them as whole people, while bringing them into my world. I also o...

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Self-Improvement

Personal Journals,

Society & Culture,

Episodes (20/53)

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Embracing New Seasons of Motherhood: Extended Breastfeeding, Body Confidence, and Building Deeper Connections with My Kids

Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy! This episode is all about the ways I’ve been slowing down, choosing connection, and treating everyday moments like they matter, because they really do. I talk about the beautiful stage of motherhood I’m in: one where my kids have opinions, ask questions, and understand so much more than I ever realized. I’ve been connecting with them on exciting, new levels and learning what it means to speak to them as whole people, while bringing them into my world. I also o...

1 week ago

41 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

The Power of Play: How 10 Minutes a Day Can Transform Your Parenting with Chris Mannino

How much can ten minutes of intentional play change your relationship with your child? In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I sit down with Chris Mannino, parenting coach and author of Making It Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play. Chris brings such a refreshing perspective on parenting, one that moves away from rigid rules and behaviour strategies and instead focuses on connection, imagination, and joy. With a background in theatre and years of experience as both a teacher ...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

The 50/30/20 Rule: What Every Woman Should Know About Money with Marissa Teeter

Today on Your Cup of Joy, I’m welcoming back my dear friend, Marissa Teeter, executive coach, business advisor, and former senior wealth executive, for her second time on the show. Our last conversation was so rich that I knew we had to do it again, and this time we’re diving deep into a topic that so many of us avoid: money. I’ll be the first to admit that finances have always felt a little uncomfortable for me, and maybe you feel the same way. But in this episode, Marissa makes the topic ap...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Navigating the Back-to-School Season & Creating Space for What Matters

The start of September always feels like a shift, and this year it’s marked by big changes as I notice my kids step into new stages of independence. It’s a mix of emotions, and today I’m reflecting on the start of this new season, from back-to-school routines, the surprising ways community has been showing up in my life, and the little rituals that remind me to keep filling my own cup, too. I share stories of our first real bus rides, the little but impactful ways neighbours have becom...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Finding Freedom Beyond Expectations: How The Enneagram Transforms Your Life with Ali Dunn

Motherhood, career, and life often come with a thousand ‘shoulds.’ But beneath all those layers of expectation is the quiet truth of what really drives us, and when we honour it, everything begins to change. On today’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m sitting down with the incredible Ali Dunn: leadership coach, writer, and Enneagram expert. Ali’s journey from a high-powered career in sales to becoming a coach is full of truth, vulnerability, and wisdom, and the insights she shares about motiva...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Can Your Home Regulate Your Nervous System? Beyond Decluttering with Britt Gaudio

Clutter isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. In today’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Britt Gaudio, professional organizer, decluttering coach, and the heart behind Well Nested Living, to explore what it really means to create a home that supports your nervous system, not just your to-do list. Get ready for a chat that goes far beyond tidying up. If your home has been feeling more overwhelming than grounding, this conversation will ease the pressure and remind you that the goal is...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Breastfeeding Isn’t Just About Milk: Breaking Down Nursing Myths & Postpartum Support with Abby McKenzie

In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by the incredible Abby McKenzie: lactation consultant, doula, childbirth educator, and sleep specialist. Abby was one of my own supporters during my postpartum journey, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring her wisdom to this space. Together, we dive into the messy, beautiful, and often misunderstood world of breastfeeding, from the unseen layers of postpartum support to the emotional load that comes with it all. Abby shares how her early work...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

You Don’t Have to Love Every Moment To Be a Good Mom with Dr. Margo Lowy

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Margo Lowy: psychotherapist, maternal mental health expert, and author of Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood. Our conversation dives deep into the emotional duality of motherhood, the fierce love and joy, alongside resentment, guilt, rage, and the quiet grief we often feel but rarely speak about. Dr. Lowy beautifully introduces the concept of maternal ambivalence: the ability to hold both light and dark feelings in motherhood ...

3 months ago

57 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Getting Real on Growing Your Family and Growing Apart with Alex Cunningham

On this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by my friend Alex Cunningham, content creator and the voice behind This Family Tree. Today, we’re sitting down to have the kind of conversation that usually stays between close friends, but we’re bringing it here, raw and unfiltered! Alex opens up about one of the most emotionally layered decisions a mother can face: whether or not to grow her family. We talk about what it’s like when your heart says one thing, your body says another, and your re...

4 months ago

46 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

The Default Parent Dilemma: Navigating Parenthood, Partnership, and Mom Guilt with Renee Reina

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Renee Reina: content creator, host of The Mom Room podcast, fellow co-host of Friend Of, and most importantly, one of my closest friends. Together, we dive into one of the most transformative and validating conversations I’ve had about motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like you were holding your entire household together with invisible strings and no one really noticed, this episode is a must-listen. We talk about what it means to be th...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Coming Back to Myself & Healing Postpartum Rage, Burnout, and Exhaustion

Today I’m doing something I don’t often do on Your Cup Of Joy, recording solo! I’m opening up about something I’ve never fully shared before: how I found my way back to myself. For years, I believed that being a good mom meant putting myself last. That selflessness somehow made me better. But what I learned the hard way is that losing yourself in motherhood isn’t noble,it’s painful. I’m sharing what postpartum really looked like for me and how, in the midst of all the rage and anxiety, I los...

5 months ago

41 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

How to Pivot with Purpose: Life Lessons from Power Yoga’s Pauline Caballero

What happens when a mother of two decides to follow her heart, take a risk, and build a business rooted in connection? In this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I sit down with Pauline Caballero—co-founder of Power Yoga Canada and Power Yoga Collective, author of Pivot: Change Isn't Coming, It's Here, and a woman who has built her life and business around community, discipline, and unapologetic authenticity. From painting studio walls before ever teaching a class, to leading an international yoga c...

5 months ago

42 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

It’s Not Too Late: Motherhood, Dreams, & Starting Over with Catalina Margulis

In this heartfelt episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by the incredible Catalina Margulis: book coach, publishing consultant, entrepreneur, and now debut author of the novel Again, Only More Like You. Catalina is also a mother of four and someone who, like many of us, is navigating the tangled beauty of motherhood, self-discovery, and creative ambition all at once. Her new book explores the messy middle of life: two best friends, approaching 40, both wondering if it’s too late to rewrite t...

6 months ago

44 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Breaking the Money Taboo: The Importance of Financial Conversations with Liz Enriquez

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m sitting down with personal finance mentor and founder of Ambitious Adulting, Liz Enriquez, for a grounded and empowering conversation about something that impacts every one of us: money. If you’ve ever felt ashamed, overwhelmed, or just totally lost when it comes to your finances, you’re not alone. Liz and I explore the emotional side of money, how our childhood experiences, family dynamics, and scarcity mindsets quietly shape the way we save, sp...

6 months ago

44 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Syd Vaughan on Real Transformation, The Power of Breathwork & Intentional Wellness

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by my dear friend and wellness powerhouse, Syd Vaughan, owner of 3 Well by Syd, massage therapist, personal trainer, breathwork facilitator, and all-around health and mindset guru. Syd and I dive deep into what it really takes to transform your life physically, mentally, and emotionally. From breaking through gym anxiety to embracing the 1% rule for sustainable change, this conversation is all about meeting yourself where you're at and bui...

7 months ago

46 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

From Reality TV Obsession to Podcasting: The Story Behind Our ‘Friend Of’ Podcast with Renee Reina

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room Podcast, for a very special crossover episode! But this isn’t just any conversation, this is the beginning of something brand new. If you’ve ever bonded over reality TV drama, sent memes back and forth about your favorite shows, or found comfort in watching other people’s chaos unfold on screen, you’re going to love this one. Renee and I dive into our deep-rooted love for reality TV: how it started, why...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Beyond the Bubble Bath: Andryanna Gonko on Authentic Self-Care & Overcoming Burnout

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by educator, speaker, and author Andryanna Gonko, host of The Juggle is Real Podcast. A mom of three, she knows firsthand the weight of mom guilt, shame, and anxiety, especially when juggling perfection, never-ending to-do lists, and the pressure to do it all. She opens up about the moment she realized she was on the brink of burnout back in 2017: the warning signs she missed, the toll it took on her body and mind, and the wake-up call tha...

7 months ago

47 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

How to Ask for What You Need: From Burnout to Breakthrough with Eve Rodsky

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Eve Rodsky, author, activist, and Principal of the Fair Play Policy Institute. A champion for rebalancing the invisible load at home, Eve shares the origin story of Fair Play and why the division of labor often remains unchanged when mothers return to the workforce. We dive into the systemic reasons behind this imbalance, the toxic language that keeps us stuck, and how we can shift our homes into thriving organizations with clear bounda...

8 months ago

53 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Doing Things Differently: How Cailey Heaps Built a Real Estate Empire

In this week’s episode of Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Cailey Heaps—Founder and CEO of the Heaps Estrin Team and The Lobby, RBC Women of Influence finalist, Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year, and YPL member. A powerhouse in the real estate industry, Cailey has built one of the most successful teams in the country by doing things differently. She shares what sets the Heaps Estrin Team apart, the unconventional path that led her to real estate, and how strategic marketing plays a major ...

8 months ago

47 minutes

Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie

Parenting, Purpose, and Creating with Confidence: A Conversation with Natasha Mills

In this week’s episode of the Your Cup of Joy, I’m joined by Natasha Mills; twin mom, content creator, and advocate for embracing the chaos of motherhood.Natasha shares her experience of finding out she was having twins, navigating early challenges during COVID, and balancing the emotional needs of her kids—especially through one-on-one time with her firstborn. She offers practical tips for staying organized as a mom of three, while also managing OCD and ADHD, and emphasizes the importance of...

9 months ago

47 minutes