What’s the difference between simply getting through the day and actually living in alignment with your true self? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood breaks down the quiet but exhausting experience of living in survival mode—where high achievers often thrive on performance, perfectionism, and productivity, all while feeling disconnected and depleted. You’ll learn how to identify signs of emotional over-functioning, understand the roots of true thriving, and start shifting away from hustle and toward healing. Kamini shares three essential ingredients for creating a thriving life—safety, belonging, and self-expression—and offers reflection questions to help you reconnect with what truly matters.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

What does it really take to support your teen—and yourself—through graduation and beyond? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood offers guidance for navigating the emotional transition from high school to young adulthood. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to the unspoken fears your teen may be carrying, how to provide support without stepping into over-functioning, and how to process your own feelings of grief, pride, and identity shift as a parent. Kamini shares powerful reflection questions, communication tips, and mindset shifts to help you stay grounded, model emotional courage, and build deeper connection during this milestone moment—for both your teen and yourself.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Are you parenting from a place of connection—or from a place of fear? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood speaks directly to parents navigating the anxiety of raising teens in an unpredictable world. With constant headlines, new technologies, and shifting cultural pressures, it's easy to fall into reactive, control-based parenting. Kamini challenges the myth that protection comes from strict rules, instead emphasizing the power of emotional safety, vulnerability, and deep listening. She offers practical reflection questions and powerful mindset shifts to help parents build trust-based relationships that truly support and protect their children. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to keep your kids safe, this episode is a grounding reminder that connection is your greatest parenting tool.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

What’s keeping you from saying the thing you know needs to be said? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores why so many of us avoid hard conversations—whether it’s setting a boundary, expressing our truth, or giving honest feedback. She unpacks the fears that keep us silent, from fear of rejection to fear of conflict, and explains how choosing temporary peace often leads to inner turmoil. Kamini offers a compassionate framework for saying the hard thing with clarity, kindness, and self-trust—while letting go of how it’s received. If you’ve been holding something in, this episode is your invitation to speak up and stay grounded in your truth.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

What if the feeling of being behind in life is just a story you've been told—not a truth you have to live by? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the deeply ingrained belief that we should all be on a certain timeline, whether in career, relationships, or personal growth. She explores how comparison culture and invisible expectations create anxiety and self-doubt, and offers powerful mindset shifts to help you reconnect with your own unique path. Through personal reflection, mindfulness, and redefining success on your own terms, Kamini reminds us that there’s no race—just your journey, unfolding in its own perfect time.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Do you find yourself putting others first while slowly losing sight of yourself? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the deeply personal and often overlooked pattern of self-abandonment, the process that takes place we silence our needs, ignore our inner voice, and stretch ourselves thin to maintain peace or gain approval. Kamini shares how this behavior often stems from early conditioning and offers powerful tools to help you reconnect with your true self. Learn how to recognize the subtle signs of self-abandonment, reclaim your boundaries, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, one small, intentional choice at a time.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

What makes a truly effective leader in today’s evolving workplace? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the powerful connection between leadership and emotional intelligence. As burnout rises, engagement drops, and diverse workforces evolve, leaders must go beyond productivity and learn to connect with the human experience. Kamini breaks down the key elements of emotionally intelligent leadership—self-awareness, empathy, trauma-informed communication, and adaptability—and explains why they’re essential for building trust, resilience, and innovation. Whether you’re managing a team or aspiring to lead, this episode will provide you with tips on how to lead with heart, not just strategy.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Why do kids struggle to manage big emotions, and what can we do to help? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini discusses the often-overlooked truth about emotional regulation in children and teens. She explains that kids can’t regulate emotions they’re not allowed to feel, and how many parents unintentionally pass down patterns of emotional suppression. Kamini offers heartfelt guidance for breaking that cycle through mindful parenting, emotional validation, and modeling healthy coping strategies. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to support your child’s emotions—while still learning how to manage your own—this episode offers the insight and tools you need to start growing together.

For more information and resources to continue your growth journey, visit Kaminiwood.com.

RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way is edited and produced by Earfluence.