Pick Joy

About Pick Joy

After years of success and operating in constant survival mode, I realized there’s a better way to live. This podcast is for accomplished women who have built full lives but feel something is no longer aligned. You’re not in crisis—you’re in transition. Each week, I share practical tools and real conversations to help you stop choosing from obligation, guilt, or habit—and start making decisions that truly support you. You’ll also hear from inspiring women and experts on mindset, behavior, and lasting change. No hustle. No hype. Just grounded support for creating a life that feels as good as it looks. It’s time to Pick Joy.

Publisher

Sabine Schoepke

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2026

Latest episode

6 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2026

   The Freedom After Starting Over with Anne Bayford | #16

   What if the end of a long relationship is actually the beginning of the most authentic version of yourself? After decades of marriage and one life-changing reinvention, Anne opens up about the grief, loneliness, excitement, and unexpected freedom that come with dating again in midlife. Together, Anne and Sabine explore why leaving isn't just about ending a relationship. It is about rediscovering your identity, reclaiming your desires, and learning what real love feels like after years of putting yourself last. In this episode, you'll discover: Why healing has to come before finding the right partner The surprising lessons that dating apps, heartbreak, and even failed relationships can teach you How to stop chasing chemistry and start recognizing emotional safety, peace, and true compatibility Whether you're healing from divorce, navigating life after a long relationship, or simply wondering if it's too late to begin again, this conversation is a reminder that your next chapter can be your most fulfilling one yet. Because sometimes the greatest love story begins the moment you finally come home to yourself.

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Your Body Already Knows with Katie Ruffino | #15

   What if the answers you've been searching for have been inside you all along? In this powerful conversation, Sabine sits down with physician assistant turned nervous system and subconscious healing expert Katie Ruffino to explore why so many high-achieving women feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected, even after checking every box for success. Together, they unpack how subconscious programming, self-abandonment, and nervous system patterns can drown out your intuition and what it really takes to reconnect with your authentic self. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your body often knows the truth before your mind does How to tell the difference between intuition, fear, and anxiety A simple four-step framework to rebuild self-trust and make aligned decisions If you've ever wondered, "Is this it?" this conversation is an invitation to stop chasing and start listening. Your next chapter begins the moment you trust yourself again.

3. 

   23 Jul 2026

   The Strength to Listen Within | #14

   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 intuition How tiny daily choices create lasting transformation The freedom that comes from letting go of perfection and embracing authenticity If 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.

4. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Should You Stay or Walk Away with Veronica Nabizadeh | #13

   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 course Veronica's powerful Stop, Drop, and Roll method for de-escalating conflict and reconnecting with yourself Why choosing yourself first creates clarity, whether you rebuild the relationship or walk away with peace If 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.

5. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Your Life Works on Paper… So Why Doesn’t It Feel Good? with Dr. Amy Athey | #12

   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 burnout How perfectionism can quietly keep you stuck Why subtle shifts, not drastic life changes, can help you reconnect with yourself and create a more fulfilling path forward If 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.

6. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Trust Yourself Again with Anne Bayford | #11

   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.

7. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something with Dr. Emily Roedersheimer | #10

   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.

8. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Menopause Is Not the End with Michelle Ricker | #9

   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.

9. 

   11 Jun 2026

   The Midlife Pleasure Reclamation with Venus O'Hara | #8

   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.

10. 

    11 Jun 2026

    Midlife Muscle Changes Everything with Tracy Watson | #7

    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.

11. 

    28 May 2026

    When Life Breaks You Open with Jenn Greenhut | #6

    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 everything How joy can exist alongside fear, uncertainty, and pain What real love looks like—not as a feeling, but as consistent action This 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/ (https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke/) Guest: Jenn Greenhut – Author, Speaker, Founder https://www.instagram.com/jenngreenhut/ (https://www.instagram.com/jenngreenhut/)

12. 

    21 May 2026

    Why Eating Less Stops Working with Gus Garcia | #5

    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 loss How stress and hormones impact weight, energy, and sleep The mindset shift from fighting your body to working with it This 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 (https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke) Guest: Gus Garcia – Strength, Nutrition & Metabolic Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gusgarciafitness (https://www.instagram.com/gusgarciafitness)

13. 

    13 May 2026

    Why Success Still Feels Misaligned with Daniela Wolfe | #4

    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 (https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke) Guest: Daniela Wolfe – Social Worker & Burnout Recovery Coach Website: https://www.danielawolfe.com (https://www.danielawolfe.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielawolfe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielawolfe)

14. 

    6 May 2026

    There’s No Such Thing as Someday with Tanya MFK | #3

    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 (https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke) Guest: Tanya MFK – Entrepreneur & Life-First Business Strategist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyamfk (https://www.instagram.com/tanyamfk)

15. 

    29 Apr 2026

    The Courage to Blow It Up with Krista Hollingsworth | #2

    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 alignment How to know when something is “off” (even if everything looks perfect) The power of micro-choices over dramatic overhauls Why self-doubt never fully disappears—and why that’s okay How 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 (https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke) Guest: Krista Hollingsworth – Spiritual Teacher, Coach & Founder of Joy Code

16. 

    22 Apr 2026

    You’re Not Responsible for Their Emotions  with Joseph Cope | #1

    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 boundaries How to stop absorbing everyone else’s emotions The framework for creating connection without losing yourself If 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 (https://www.instagram.com/sabineschoepke) Guest: Joseph Cope – The Empathy Guy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empathyguy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/empathyguy/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.empathy.guy (https://www.instagram.com/the.empathy.guy) Website: (https://empathyguy.com/)https://EmpathyGuy.com (https://EmpathyGuy.com) Empathy Quotient Test: https://psychology-tools.com/test/empathy-quotient (https://psychology-tools.com/test/empathy-quotient) code BUFFALO at empathyguy.com/merch (http://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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    15 Apr 2026

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