Joy in the Breakthrough
This podcast explores the peaks and valleys of life through cross-generational conversations with diverse leaders who have learned the power of being broken open in order to break through. Hosted by Connie Lindsey and Anna Valencia.
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Nov. 5, 2025
Brené Brown Spoke. Now Connie & Anna Have a Radically Honest Reply
Are You The Hero, Victim, or Villain in Leadership? We're going deep on fear and leadership! Hosts of the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, Connie and Anna, react to Brené Brown's powerful insights on the three characters that emerge when we lead from fear: The Hero, The Victim, and The Villain. We get real about why our impulse to control, blame, or heroically take over often stems from unacknowledged fear and exhaustion, and why the belief, 'I'll do it myself,' is actually the path to a tiny
March 11, 2025
Season 3 Episode 9 | JoyITB with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Did our families REALLY not talk about mental health? 🤔 Dr. Joy Harden Bradford shares a powerful perspective on Episode 9 of Joy in the Breakthrough, reminding us that conversations were happening, just with different words. Join Anna and Connie as they unpack this and more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #MentalHealthPerspective #JoyInTheBreakthrough #PodcastDiscussion #DrJoyHardenBradford #NewEpisode#joyitbpod #podsincolor #joy #selfcare #selfgrowth #podcast #inspiration #motivation
Jan. 30, 2025
Sisterhood, Healing & the Power of Vulnerability with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Blac...
In this powerful episode of Joy in the Breakthrough, hosts Connie Lindsey and Anna Valencia sit down with the incredible Dr. Joy Harden Bradford—licensed psychologist, founder of Therapy for Black Girls, and author of Sisterhood Heals. ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • Dr. Joy’s journey from a curious student to an for mental health • The importance of trusting your gut and discerning safe spaces • How vulnerability and asking for help can lead to powerful breakthroughs • T
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Jan. 30, 2025
Sisterhood, Healing & the Power of Vulnerability with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls
In this powerful episode of Joy in the Breakthrough, hosts Connie Lindsey and Anna Valencia sit down with the incredible Dr. Joy Harden Bradford—licensed psychologist, founder of Therapy for Black Girls, and author of Sisterhood Heals. ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Dr. Joy’s journey from a curious student to an for mental health The importance of trusting your gut and discerning safe spaces How vulnerability and asking for help can lead to powerful breakthroughs The impact of sisterho
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Jan. 16, 2025
Part 2: Ain't Love Grand: Balancing Marriage, Life and Your Purpose
In this heartfelt continuation of Ain’t Love Grand?, Connie and Anna invite their husbands, John and Reyahd, to explore the dynamics of love, communication, and connection in marriage. From navigating conflicts with grace to cultivating friendships outside the relationship, this episode dives deep into the tools and techniques that make love thrive. Discover the power of “peace” as a safe word, the importance of respecting individuality in partnerships, and the beauty of chosen family. Plus, get
Jan. 16, 2025
Part 2: Ain't Love Grand: Balancing Marriage, Life and Your Purpose
In this heartfelt continuation of Ain’t Love Grand?, Connie and Anna invite their husbands, John and Reyahd, to explore the dynamics of love, communication, and connection in marriage. From navigating conflicts with grace to cultivating friendships outside the relationship, this episode dives deep into the tools and techniques that make love thrive. Discover the power of “peace” as a safe word, the importance of respecting individuality in partnerships, and the beauty of chosen family. Plus, get
About the Hosts
Connie Lindsey
Anna Valencia