Episode 194

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26th Aug 2026

A Different Kind of Strength

In this episode, I share a profound experience I had with a group of elder rescue horses at a retreat I hosted—and how they helped me see strength in a different way.

A circle formed with four horses, six women, and two dogs, all coming together by some unseen force. And in that circle, the horses showed us that strength doesn’t have to be about dominance or power.

That experience led me to reflect on my own leadership and the qualities I once believed made a leader “strong”—qualities I didn’t possess. I’ve come to understand that my quieter way of leading—listening, reflecting, creating space, and bringing different perspectives together—is its own kind of strength.

It’s what I bring to the circle.

This episode asks you to consider: What do you bring that strengthens your circle?

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About Anita Adams

I’m Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I’m also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.

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The Joyful Journey Podcast is a space for soul-led leaders—of self, of others, and of change—who are ready to live with greater clarity, purpose, and joy.

If you’ve ever felt a quiet nudge that there’s more for you—more meaning, more alignment, more fulfillment—this podcast is here to guide you home to yourself.

Each episode invites you to tune into your inner wisdom, connect with your highest self, and make choices that truly reflect who you are and what matters most. Because when we lead from within, we uplift not only our own lives, but also our families, our communities, and the world around us.

This is more than personal growth—it’s a path to collective transformation.
And it starts with you.

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