Pick Joy

What if the answers you've been searching for have been inside you all along? Fitness coach, breast cancer survivor, and wellness advocate Carly joins Sabine for an honest conversation about anxiety, illness, perfectionism, and the quiet ways women learn to abandon themselves. Together, they explore how life's hardest moments can become the foundation for deeper resilience, why our bodies often know the truth before our minds do, and what it really means to build self-trust in midlife. In this episode, you'll discover: Why healing begins when you stop overriding your intuitionHow tiny daily choices create lasting transformationThe freedom that comes from letting go of perfection and embracing authenticityIf you've been carrying the weight of always being strong, always getting it right, or always putting yourself last, this conversation is a reminder that your greatest strength may be learning to listen to yourself again.

You've built a relationship that looks fine on the outside. But quietly, something inside you knows it no longer feels the way you hoped it would. In this heartfelt conversation, Sabine sits down with relationship coach, mediator, and former attorney Veronica Nabizadeh to explore what really happens when a relationship begins to unravel. Together, they unpack why perfectionism, overfunctioning, and pushing through can become coping strategies, and why the answer is not always to stay or leave immediately, but to reconnect with yourself first. In this episode, you'll discover: How to tell the difference between a difficult season and a relationship that has run its courseVeronica's powerful Stop, Drop, and Roll method for de-escalating conflict and reconnecting with yourselfWhy choosing yourself first creates clarity, whether you rebuild the relationship or walk away with peaceIf you've been questioning your relationship, this conversation is a reminder that your next step does not have to come from fear or reaction. When you return to yourself, the right path becomes much easier to see.

You've built a life that looks good on paper. But quietly, it doesn't feel the way you thought it would. In this episode, performance psychologist Dr. Amy Athye joins Sabine to explore the gap between external success and internal alignment. Together, they unpack how perfectionism, overachieving, and constantly pushing through can become coping strategies that leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, even when everything appears to be going well. You'll learn: Why success without alignment often leads to burnoutHow perfectionism can quietly keep you stuckWhy subtle shifts, not drastic life changes, can help you reconnect with yourself and create a more fulfilling path forwardIf you've been wondering why achievement alone hasn't brought the peace or fulfillment you expected, this conversation offers a new way to think about success from the inside out.

What if the life you've been searching for begins the moment you stop doubting yourself? In this deeply moving episode, Sabine sits down with spiritual teacher and mentor Anne Bayford to explore how pain, loss, and life's darkest moments can become the doorway to profound healing. Anne shares her extraordinary journey through childhood trauma, three near death experiences, toxic relationships, and rebuilding her life from nothing to discover a purpose rooted in helping others reconnect with themselves. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why losing yourself is often the first step toward finding who you truly are • How self worth and self trust are built through life's greatest challenges • What near death experiences taught Anne about purpose, resilience, and the power of the human spirit • Why your hardest seasons may be preparing you for the life you're meant to live This conversation is a reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you were before the world taught you to doubt yourself. No matter where you are today, your story is still unfolding, and joy is always waiting for you on the other side of choosing yourself.

Have you ever wondered if the symptoms you're fighting are actually messages you're meant to hear? In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Emily Rödersheimer shares how a lifelong battle with rheumatoid arthritis led her to question everything she thought she knew about health. After discovering functional medicine and healing her own body, she left conventional primary care behind to help women uncover the root causes of their symptoms instead of simply managing them. Together, Sabine and Dr. Emily explore the powerful connection between chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, people-pleasing, unprocessed emotions, and physical health. They discuss why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted despite doing everything "right" and how healing often begins not by doing more, but by slowing down and listening. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why your body is not the problem, but the messenger • How chronic stress can mimic being chased by a lion • The surprising health costs of perfectionism and people-pleasing • Simple ways to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with yourself • Why healing starts with self-trust, not self-criticism If you've been pushing through fatigue, ignoring your body's signals, or wondering why doing more never seems to be enough, this conversation is your invitation to pause, listen, and rediscover the wisdom that's been inside you all along.

What if menopause isn't something to survive, but something to optimize? For decades, women have been taught to fear menopause, suffer through it in silence, or simply accept feeling worse as they age. Registered dietitian Michelle Ricker joins Sabine to challenge that narrative and reveal why menopause is not a disease, diagnosis, or decline. It is a transition that can become a powerful opportunity to reclaim your health. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in nutrition, functional medicine, and biohacking, Michelle breaks down what is actually happening in the body during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She shares practical strategies to support hormones, improve energy, preserve muscle, sleep better, and feel stronger at every stage. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why menopause is one day and the transition around it can last years • The nutrition mistakes many women make and how to fix them • Why protein, fiber, strength training, and stress management matter more than ever • How to stop fearing menopause and start taking back control of your health This conversation is a reminder that aging is not about decline. It's about paying attention, adapting, and discovering what your body needs next. The goal isn't to turn back the clock. It's to feel vibrant, capable, and fully alive in the years ahead.

What if self-love had nothing to do with bubble baths and everything to do with coming home to yourself? In this deeply honest conversation, Sabine sits down with holistic self-love creator and sexuality expert Venus O'Hara to unpack the real meaning of self-love in midlife. Together, they explore how women in their 40s and 50s can reconnect with their bodies, reclaim pleasure without shame, and stop making choices from fear, loneliness, or performance. From the eight pillars of self-love to sensuality, boundaries, dating after divorce, and the quiet power of wholeness, this episode challenges the outdated narrative that life slows down after midlife. Instead, it reveals how this season can become the beginning of your most aligned, magnetic, and fulfilling chapter yet. In this episode, we explore: • Why self-love is a practice, not a feeling • How pleasure impacts confidence, self-worth, and relationships • The difference between escapism and true fulfillment • Reclaiming sensuality without needing a partner • Why midlife can be the most powerful awakening of all This conversation is not about becoming someone new. It is about returning to who you were before the world taught you to abandon yourself. If you have been craving deeper connection, peace in your body, and a more authentic version of joy, this episode is your invitation to begin again.

What if the problem was never your discipline, but the outdated rules you were taught about women’s bodies after 40? In this powerful conversation, Sabine sits down with midlife strength coach Tracy Watson to unpack the truth about menopause, muscle, hormones, recovery, and why so many women feel like their bodies suddenly stopped responding. Tracy shares her personal battle with perimenopause, the frustration of being dismissed by doctors, and the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her strength, confidence, and vitality. Together, they explore how strength training in midlife is not about punishment or shrinking yourself. It is about longevity, nervous system regulation, confidence, and finally learning how to work with your body instead of against it. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why overtraining and excessive cardio can backfire in midlife • The real connection between cortisol, inflammation, and stubborn weight gain • How hormones, HRT, peptides, and recovery impact women over 40 • Why nervous system regulation may be the missing piece in your health journey • How strength training can transform confidence, relationships, and identity This episode is a reminder that midlife is not the beginning of decline. It can be the beginning of your strongest, most grounded, and most empowered chapter yet. Because you do not have to disappear with age. You can rebuild, reconnect, and rise stronger than ever.

What if the hardest moment of your life was actually protecting you? In this deeply moving conversation, Sabine sits down with author and cancer survivor Jenn Greenhut, who shares how a stage four diagnosis became the turning point that changed everything. What began as fear, self-blame, and heartbreak transformed into a profound awakening—one rooted in love, trust, and the conscious decision to choose joy, even in the darkest moments. Together, they explore what it really means to surrender, how to stop living by outdated rules, and why joy isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you choose. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why shifting from “Why me?” to “What’s in this for me?” changes everythingHow joy can exist alongside fear, uncertainty, and painWhat real love looks like—not as a feeling, but as consistent actionThis conversation isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything is fine. It’s about reclaiming your power, one micro choice at a time—and remembering that even now, you can choose differently. Because sometimes, the chapter you didn’t choose… becomes the one that changes your life. Host: Sabine Schoepke – Pick Joy https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke/ Guest: Jenn Greenhut – Author, Speaker, Founder https://www.instagram.com/jenngreenhut/

What if everything you’ve been told about weight loss is actually making it worse? In this episode of Pick Joy, Sabine Schoepke sits down with strength and metabolic coach Gus Garcia to unpack why the “eat less, work harder” approach stops working—especially in midlife. Sabine shares her own experience of doing everything “right” and still feeling worse, while Gus breaks down what’s really happening inside the body when hormones, stress, and metabolism begin to shift. Together, they explore how many women are unknowingly operating from outdated rules that no longer serve them—and what to do instead. In this episode, we cover: Why eating less can actually slow fat lossHow stress and hormones impact weight, energy, and sleepThe mindset shift from fighting your body to working with itThis conversation is a powerful reminder that your body isn’t failing you—it’s communicating with you. And when you learn how to listen, everything begins to change. You don’t need more discipline. You need a different approach. This is where you start to pick joy. Host: Sabine Schoepke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke Guest: Gus Garcia – Strength, Nutrition & Metabolic Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gusgarciafitness

What happens when your life looks good on paper… but something still feels off? In this episode of Pick Joy, Sabine Schoepke sits down with social worker and burnout recovery coach Daniela Wolfe to explore why so many accomplished women reach a point where the strategies that once worked suddenly stop working. Daniela shares the deeply personal story of her own burnout as a single mother trying to do it all — and how a breaking point during a brutal winter storm forced her to rethink everything she believed about strength, self-care, and asking for help. Together, Sabine and Daniela unpack the quiet ways misalignment shows up in our lives — from exhaustion and irritability to the constant pressure to stay productive — and how joy often returns not through dramatic life changes, but through small, intentional shifts. In this conversation, they explore: • Why burnout rarely happens overnight • The surprising power of asking for help • Why self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s daily maintenance • How micro-moments can reset your nervous system • The role of community in breaking isolation This episode is a reminder that reclaiming joy doesn’t require blowing up your life. Sometimes it begins with the smallest decision: choosing yourself in one simple moment. If you’ve ever thought “My life works… so why does something still feel missing?” — this conversation is for you. Host: Sabine Schoepke Pick Joy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke Guest: Daniela Wolfe – Social Worker & Burnout Recovery Coach Website: https://www.danielawolfe.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielawolfe

What if the life you’re waiting for isn’t coming… because it was always supposed to start today? In this episode of Pick Joy, Sabine Schoepke sits down with entrepreneur and strategist Tanya MFK to challenge one of the most common traps high-achieving people fall into: living for “someday.” After experiencing profound loss early in life, Tanya realized something most of us avoid confronting—tomorrow isn’t promised. Since then, she has built her work around helping people design a life and business that honors what truly matters now, not just after success, retirement, or the next milestone. Together, Sabine and Tanya explore how many of us unknowingly live by outdated rules about work, achievement, and responsibility—and how reclaiming our power of choice can change everything. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • Why the word “someday” might be the biggest red flag in your life • How to build a successful career without postponing your life • The simple mindset shift that helps you stop living by default and start choosing intentionally If you’ve achieved a lot on paper but still feel like something is missing, this episode will help you reconnect with the one question that changes everything: What would it look like to choose joy today? Connect with Sabine Schoepke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke Guest: Tanya MFK – Entrepreneur & Life-First Business Strategist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyamfk

What if the life that looks perfect… isn’t aligned at all? In this deeply honest conversation, Sabine sits down with spiritual teacher and coach Krista Hollingsworth to explore what it really means to pick joy—especially when choosing yourself might disrupt everything around you. From micro-decisions to life-altering pivots, they unpack the fear, guilt, and self-doubt that keep women stuck—and the quiet inner knowing that calls them forward. Krista shares her own story of transformation, including the painful but powerful choice to leave a life that no longer fit. Sabine reflects on how small, courageous shifts became the muscle that changed her world. In this episode, we explore: Why joy isn’t indulgent—it’s alignmentHow to know when something is “off” (even if everything looks perfect)The power of micro-choices over dramatic overhaulsWhy self-doubt never fully disappears—and why that’s okayHow choosing joy gives others permission to do the same This is not about blowing up your life overnight. It’s about learning to trust yourself—one brave choice at a time. If you’ve been feeling the nudge, this conversation is your invitation. Host: Sabine Schoepke – Pick Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke Guest: Krista Hollingsworth – Spiritual Teacher, Coach & Founder of Joy Code

What if the reason you feel emotionally exhausted isn’t because you care too much… but because you’ve been carrying what was never yours to hold? In this powerful conversation, Sabine sits down with Joseph Cope, known as The Empathy Guy, to unpack the difference between empathy as a feeling and empathy as a skill. Together, they explore why so many accomplished women mistake over-giving for connection, and how redefining empathy can transform the way you show up in your relationships. Joseph reframes empathy not as softness, but as a fierce leadership skill — one that allows you to create space for others without abandoning yourself. This conversation bridges directly into the heart of Pick Joy: choosing alignment over obligation and clarity over guilt. Inside this episode, we explore: The difference between empathy and sympathy (and why it matters)Why highly empathetic people struggle with boundariesHow to stop absorbing everyone else’s emotionsThe framework for creating connection without losing yourselfIf you’ve spent years being the strong one, the dependable one, the emotionally attuned one — this episode will feel like a release. Because picking joy doesn’t mean caring less. It means caring with intention. And it starts with remembering this: You are not responsible for other people’s emotions. Host: Sabine Schoepke – Pick Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke Guest: Joseph Cope – The Empathy Guy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empathyguy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.empathy.guy Website: https://EmpathyGuy.com Empathy Quotient Test: https://psychology-tools.com/test/empathy-quotient code BUFFALO at empathyguy.com/merch you will receive the insider's price (%25 off) your entire order. For more information about the CARGO model, Joseph will be releasing his book, Fierce Empathy, this summer! Contact Joseph to be added to the pre-release list

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