LIVING IN SYNC | Lifestyle & Wellness for Women in their 30s

It's been a while, so I'm sharing a little life update! In this episode, I catch you up on what life has looked like over the past few months, including:

Starting my new job and why it's been such a good fit for this season

A baseball-filled summer and learning to embrace the chaos

Recovering from a back injury and how my fitness routine has completely changed

My evolving thoughts on work, "freedom," and cycle syncing

Family updates, fall plans, and what's next for Living in Sync

It's an honest conversation about embracing the season you're in, letting go of perfection, and trusting that life doesn't have to look the way you once imagined to be really, really good.

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In this episode, I’m sitting down for a real-life Q1 update, because the first few months of this year did not go how I expected, but looking back now, I can see how everything kind of unfolded the way it was supposed to.

January was really quiet for my podcast production business, and for the first time in a long time, I started seriously thinking about working outside the house again after being self-employed for 13–14 years. I applied for a job I really wanted and didn’t get it, which was disappointing at the time… but as you’ll hear in this episode, that ended up redirecting me in a way I couldn’t have planned.

February brought a bit of a health scare when I found a lump and had to go through a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy. Thankfully everything came back benign after they drained fluid, but that whole experience definitely makes you pause and think about life a little differently.

Around that same time, I also took about a 40-day break from scrolling and social media apps, and honestly, that might have been one of the most impactful things I did this year. It really clarified for me how much I enjoy the physical world — my town, my routines, my family, real conversations — and how I don’t want to live my life primarily online.

Then in March, through a friend connection, I ended up interviewing for a job, got an offer, and started in late March. I’m still working with my three long-term podcast clients, but this new chapter has been really grounding and different in a good way.

In this episode I also talk about:

Some thoughts on the online world and how much of it feels fake and pay-to-play right now

Purpose beyond just work and career

My concerns with influencers pushing medications and peptides

How the fitness industry constantly rebrands the same ideas

Why I believe balanced movement and living in sync with your own season matters more than following trends

This episode is a little life update, a little rant, a little reflection and as always, thanks for being here and listening.

💛 Come say hi on Instagram and let me know what season of life you’re in right now.

This is one of the most honest episodes I’ve recorded in a while. I sat down and hit “record” not with a plan, but with a full heart and an in-between season I know so many of us find ourselves in.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unclear, or like your ambition has nowhere to go right now this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m doing when I don’t have a clear path forward. We talk about:

Taking control of the small things like workouts, appointments, decluttering, or refining the budget

Setting mini goals and reflecting one day at a time

What it means to live in sync with your current season instead of fighting it

Why I’m shifting away from the “if you’re not growing, you’re dying” mentality

The value of above-self purpose and how helping others helps you

When there’s no plan… the power of prayer

I also open up about how hard it is to feel stuck as an ambitious woman — and how I’m learning to trust that this is just a moment, not a forever. Growth doesn’t always look like forward motion. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s invisible. But it’s still growth.

💛 If this episode spoke to you, come say hi on Instagram [@joellesuess] and let me know what part resonated. I’m so glad you’re here.

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the small but powerful shifts that have helped our family eat healthier — without turning meals into a battle or making a million changes at once.

As a certified nutritionist (and busy mom), I get how overwhelming it can feel to overhaul your family’s eating habits. So instead, I’m walking you through the mindset shifts and simple strategies I use to keep things realistic and sustainable — especially during busy seasons.

We chat about:

How to take quiet ownership of your family’s health (without forcing it)

What the “thirds method” is and how it helps me build balanced plates

Easy breakfast routines that start the day off strong

Tips for handling picky eaters with less stress and more patience

Why I don’t buy certain things at the store (and how that helps everyone win)

How I stock our kitchen with healthy staples that actually get used

This episode is all about progress, not perfection — and finding rhythms that truly support your family’s well-being.

💛 Thanks for tuning in! Come say hi on Instagram [@joellesuess] and tell me what small food shift you’re focusing on this week.

In this episode, I’m sharing the super simple dinner system that’s been saving my sanity lately — especially during busy weeks. I first discovered this idea from Amy Fritz on YouTube, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer.

It’s all about theme nights — think Soup Sunday, Pasta Monday, Taco Tuesday — and how having a basic framework makes grocery shopping and weeknight cooking so much easier. No more staring into the fridge at 4:00 wondering what to make.

I walk you through:

How I set up our week using flexible theme nights

Real-life examples of meals we rotate through for each night

Why this system works even if your schedule or appetite changes

How to make it your own based on what your family actually eats

If meal planning has been feeling overwhelming or you’re just ready for a refresh, I think you’ll love this simple approach that brings structure without rigidity.

💛 Thanks for listening! Come say hi over on Instagram [@joellesuess] and tell me your go-to theme night dinners!

Shout out to Amy Fritz on YouTube