Amy E Smith is a coach, writer, and speaker who calls herself the Joy Junkie. In this conversation Amy shares a to of great advice on everything from how to stand up for yourself without being a jerk to how to worry less about what other people think.

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Episode 81 Show Notes

[00:00] Welcome and Intro

Keith is raising funds to help cure his son's rare disease. You can support GRIN Disorder research by giving here.

[2:40] Featured interview with Amy E. Smith

Amy E Smith is a coach, writer, and speaker who calls herself the Joy Junkie

In this conversation, Keith and Amy discuss:

• Keith and Amy play Would You Rather?
• Joy vs. Happiness
• Why we need to stop worrying about what other people think
• How Amy came to accept that her mom doesn't accept her
• How to stick up for yourself without being a jerk
• What it's like to co-host a podcast with your spouse
• Amy's upcoming podcast with Andrea Owen
• Bad communications habit

[40:40] Amy's Instruction Manual

1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy?

• Avoid caffeine
• Do hypnosis or meditation every day

 2. What personal development book do you recommend?

• You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote

• "Givers must set limits because takers rarely do" --- Irma Kurtz

4. What's your one guilty pleasure?

• The Kardashians

5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered? 

• As the catalyst that allowed people to believe in themselves and that their voices matter.

Where to find Amy

• Website: TheJoyJunkie.com
• Instagram: @TheJoyJunkie
• Podcast: The Joy Junkie