The Finding Joy Podcast

6. Why Doing Less is the Bravest Thing

In this raw, unedited episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, Suzy shares a deeply personal, stream-of-consciousness reflection on the themes of efficiency, decision-making, healing old patterns, and the quiet triumph of presence in a busy life. From her evolving relationship with productivity to the transformative power of “The Big Leap,” Suzy opens up about the inner shifts she’s making to create space for joy, clarity, and true alignment. She also speaks directly to the hearts of parents in the thick of it, offering gentle encouragement that yes, it does get easier—and you’re doing better than you think. This one feels like a cozy, late-night conversation with a friend who just gets it. If you're interested in learning more from me or joining The Old Joy Club, check out my shop -  ⁠https://simplybysuzy.com/shop [https://simplybysuzy.com/shop] or my Substack Chasing Joy [https://simplybysuzy.substack.com]. Connect with me ⁠@simplybysuzy⁠ [https://instagram.com/simplybysuzy] on Instagram or ⁠simplysuzy.com [https://simplysuzy.com/]

5. From Isolation to Intimacy: My Journey to Rewriting Self-Worth

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the quiet power of storytelling—how it shapes our joy, our relationships, and the way we see ourselves. Suzy shares a deeply personal moment from early postpartum life that led to unraveling a story she'd carried for years: that she wasn’t the kind of person who had close friendships. What followed was a journey of rewriting that narrative—and building a life full of connection, fulfillment, and fun. We explore how the stories we hold—about parenthood, creativity, business, and self-worth—can either limit us or set us free, and how photographers especially can create more meaningful work by releasing judgment and holding space with curiosity. This episode is an invitation to tune in, reflect, and start rewriting the stories that no longer serve you. If you're interested in learning more from me or joining The Old Joy Club, check out my shop -  ⁠⁠https://simplybysuzy.com/shop⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/shop] or my Substack ⁠Chasing Joy⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.substack.com]. Connect with me ⁠⁠⁠@simplybysuzy⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/simplybysuzy] or ⁠⁠⁠simplybysuzy.com⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/]

4. The Beautifully Full Life: Balancing Work, Family, and Creative Fire

In this episode of the Finding Joy Podcast, I’m reflecting on a whirlwind weekend in Southern California — two heartfelt family photo sessions, lots of driving, and an even deeper reminder of why I love doing this work. I share what it means to live a full, aligned life (and how that sometimes means feeling totally used up in the best way), why creativity requires courage, and the magic that happens when families embrace the beautifully ordinary. From a pajama-clad breakfast in Echo Park to a dad asking for one final photo of his favorite view in Laguna Beach, this episode is a love letter to presence, playfulness, and finding joy in the in-between moments of real family life. If you're interested in learning more from me or joining The Old Joy Club, check out my shop -  ⁠⁠⁠https://simplybysuzy.com/shop⁠⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/shop] or my Substack ⁠⁠Chasing Joy⁠⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.substack.com]. Connect with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplybysuzy⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/simplybysuzy] or ⁠⁠⁠⁠simplybysuzy.com⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/]

3. Reclaiming Joy When Life Feels Too Full

If life has felt heavy lately—like you're juggling way too much and still feeling like you're somehow not doing enough—this episode is the gentle reminder you didn’t know you needed. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about the realweight modern parents carry, the unrealistic expectations placed on us, and how to soften the inner critic that tells us we're failing when we're actually doing something amazing. I’m sharing stories from my own life—parenting without screens, running a business, navigating chosen stress—and how shifting my mindset (and practicing radical self-compassion) has helped me stay grounded, even in the chaos. This one’s for anyone who needs to hear: you are doing an incredible job, even if it’s imperfect. If you're interested in learning more from me or joining The Old Joy Club, check out my shop -  ⁠⁠⁠https://simplybysuzy.com/shop⁠⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/shop] or my Substack ⁠⁠Chasing Joy⁠⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.substack.com]. Connect with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplybysuzy⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/simplybysuzy] or ⁠⁠⁠⁠simplybysuzy.com⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/]

2. Saying No to Say Yes: A Lesson in Alignment

In this episode of Finding Joy, we’re talking about saying no—but not just any no… the kind that feels a little scary, a little risky, but also deeply aligned. I’m sharing a recent experience where I had to turn down a work opportunity (even though the money would’ve been nice) in order to protect something even more valuable: my time, my energy, and the future I’m building. If you’re a parent, creative, or entrepreneur who struggles with people-pleasing or gets stuck in that fear of “missing out” on opportunities, this episode will remind you how powerful it is to say no from a place of intention—and how every no is really a yes to something else.  If you're interested in learning more from me or joining The Old Joy Club, check out my shop -  ⁠⁠⁠https://simplybysuzy.com/shop⁠⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/shop] or my Substack ⁠⁠Chasing Joy⁠⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.substack.com]. Connect with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplybysuzy⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/simplybysuzy] or ⁠⁠⁠⁠simplybysuzy.com⁠ [https://simplybysuzy.com/]