108: Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay with Cyndie Spiegel

Have you ever experienced profound loss and struggled to find joy in the midst of it?    In this episode, Cyndie Spiegel shares about her new book, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay. She also talks about the concept behind the name of her book and talks about how fear and gratitude can in fact co-exist at the same time.   She gives practical tips on how to create more microjoys in your life, and how to embrace 'the pivot' when faced with unexpected changes.    Cyndie Spiegel is an in-demand keynote speaker and a true force of nature who rallies audiences to lead more boldly and refine their mindsets for good. She is also the founder of several communities for women including Dear Grown Ass WomenTM, a community platform elevating women over 35.   Prior to building a successful consulting & speaking practice, she spent fifteen years in the New York fashion industry. In addition to holding a Masters Degree in Global Business, Cyndie is also a TEDx speaker, a former adjunct professor at Parsons, the New School for Design and Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as being NY certified in Applied Positive Psychology and a 500-hour trained yoga and meditation teacher. She is also a scholar of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.   She is a sought-after facilitator and transformational speaker for creative conferences, brands and organizations and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Glamour Magazine, Teen Vogue and The Huffington Post.   Listen in as we talk about: [2:40] The premise of the book and why it's built upon loss  [4:10] ​​The concept behind the name of her book [7:15] Can you have fear and gratitude at the same time? [8:35] Getting through feeling like you're being punched in the gut [11:20] ​​Tips to create more micro joy [18:20] How to embrace ‘the pivot’   Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter  Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Book: https://www.cyndiespiegel.com/microjoys   Connect with Cyndie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyndiespiegel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CyndieSpiegel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyndieSpiegelBizPage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndiespiegel/ Website: https://www.cyndiespiegel.com/    Connect with Natalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ntysdal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com