Live in JOY is a gentle space for stories, reflections, and honest conversations that help you remember... who you are, what lights you up and more. Join Niki Flynn, and together we'll explore self-care, shifting perspectives, and the beauty hidden in everyday moments... because JOY isn't something we have to chase, it's something we can choose, one moment at a time.
Welcome to Walk With Me a subset of the Live In Joy podcast where I share unfiltered thoughts recorded while I'm out walking. Today I recognized that I process thoughts and emotions and have some of my very best ideas while I'm out walking. And by the time I get home with my mic, they're gone.
So here we are... No script. Just honest thoughts from whatever is on my heart in that moment.
If you're out for a walk too... I'm so glad you're here.
In today's episode I share:
Why it's okay to start over when life feels messy or your routines have fallen apart.
Two simple ways to calm overwhelm: move your body and give yourself just 10 focused minutes.
Learning to trust the quiet nudges, gentle reminders, and unexpected moments that remind us we're exactly where we need to be.
If today's conversation encouraged you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend who might need the reminder that she doesn't have to have it all together.
Thanks for walking with me today.
You can find me on instagram at @nikiflynn
16 Jul 2026
002 - Sharing your voice. Even when it shakes.
Sometimes the hardest thing isn't knowing what to say... it's finding the courage to say it before you feel ready.
In this episode, I share what happened after recording my first podcast in years, why I've spent months in a quiet season, and how learning to trust my heart is slowly leading me back to joy.
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1. Trust your heart, even when it whispers.
Your heart rarely shouts at first, it nudges, whispers, and gently invites you to slow down. The more we learn to listen before we're forced to, the more we build trust with ourselves and create space for healing, peace, and joy.
2. Your voice matters, even when it shakes.
You don't have to feel completely confident before sharing your gifts with the world. Sometimes the most meaningful words are spoken while we're still finding our footing, and that's often where the deepest connection happens.
3. Joy isn't something to chase... it's something we can gently allow ourselves to find.
When we stop constantly pushing and striving, we create room to notice the beauty that's already around us. Joy often returns quietly, in the ordinary moments, when we finally give ourselves permission to slow down and simply be.
Thanks for being here!
You can find me @nikiflynn on Instagram.
Or you can find more about me, and the coaching and other services I offer at www.simpleessentials.ca
9 Jul 2026
The Pink Duck - Choose JOY. Choose kindness
Sometimes the smallest moments leave the biggest imprint on our hearts.
In this episode, I share the story of a tiny pink duck left on my Jeep, a painful memory it unexpectedly brought back, and the reminder that every single day we get to choose the kind of impact we'll have on the people around us.
You never know what someone else is carrying.
A simple act of kindness can mean more than you'll ever realize. Before we judge, react, or assume, we can choose grace, remembering that everyone is walking through something we may never see.
The only power we truly have is the power to choose.
We can't control how other people behave, but we can always choose how we respond, how we show up, and the kind of energy we bring into the world each day.
Small acts create lasting ripple effects.
A tiny pink duck. A smile at a stranger. A few kind words. The smallest gestures often become the moments people remember for years, reminding us that kindness is never wasted.
Thanks for being here!
If you'd like to connect you can find me @nikiflynn (https://www.instagram.com/nikiflynn/) on instagram.
And if you'd like to learn more about the coaching and other services I offer... you can find me at www.simpleessentials.ca
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