Love this podcast and can’t recommend it enough!

Amy is unequivocal and very forthright. She has such a unique voice in this space - compassionate while also being strong and sassy. And she has the best podcast lead-in ever. She has quickly become my favorite podcaster because I find her approach to be precise while also being fun. You get to the details without being lost in them. And you also get concrete advice from her. I can’t recommend this podcast enough!

I’ve been listening to Amy for YEARS now and just listening and taking in all her amazing little nuggets has really changed me. Super helpful, informative podcast with list of practical steps to make real changes in your life… with a side of her super fun, relatable personality!

Amy, your voice and perspective, together, bring such power and beauty to the human journey. As an Enneagram four that grew up in a home with strong Christian fundamentalism, I TOTALLY identify with the background you’ve shared about your own history and the current challenges you navigate with people you love - as you’ve found your own, authentic way of living. Thank you for your courageous invitations for living the bold-face truth (and for your gentle ways of dialing back the super-extreme approaches some of us might think we SHOULD do . . . to simple, more sustainable, small steps . . . LOVE how you magically weave this in). Keep up the phenomenal work! Thank you, Lori R.

Amy is funny, authentic, relatable, and gives actionable homework to make a true difference in your life. I have been listening and sharing episodes for years. Thank you for all that you do, Amy!

I love your new name, new intro, new format! You did something amazing, pivot boldly! Great interviews. Excellent topics. I always get excited and inspired with every new episode.

Amy makes positive life changes seem really easy and tangible. Before I heard her speak I didn't think I could change any of the awful cards life had given me, but she woke me up and made me believe that I deserved happiness and could not only change the cards I had been dealt, but change the game entirely. Now I love my life and I could not have reached this place without her giving me the map of how to get there with her truly amazing words of inspiration. Go ahead, get your happy back and listen to this gem. The Smiths are hilarious together too and offer the perfect amount of comic relief. This show and coaching from Amy helped me find solutions to the relevant issues I needed help with but could not put into words.

Finding Amy on this podcast changed my life 7 years ago! She inspired me to become a coach. Her fun, vivacious personality and deep perspectives has me looking forward to Monday mornings 😮😁 it will be hard for me to say goodbye to the Joy Junkie but I’m loving the Bold Faced Truth and more to come. Keep on changing lives, Amy! 🥳💜

In just one episode (#379), I’m feeling understood and ready to grow!!! Can’t wait to hear more!!

I saw a review that complained about about "too much sidetalk" but otherwise enjoyed the show. It occured to me after reading that that I generally fast forward the first 15 minutes or so because I too don't care for the side talk. I didn't think it was a big deal but on one of the subsequent episodes, that particular reviewer was skewered for complaining about the sidetalk. I was surprised at this because I thought the Joy Junkie would be above getting their feelings hurt about that-- it wasn't degrading the show, just saying that she didn't care for the beginning side talk. For everyone out there that doesn't care for it (we can't be the only ones), just fast forward 15 minutes or so and viola! Side talk averted.

This podcast has been life changing for me. I left a review awhile ago but I have been listening to old podcasts that I missed because of not knowing about this pod and just feel the need to say more . I want to send my thanks to you guys for the work and the change you have brought into my life from doing the work from these pods. (Also you help me get through my workouts ) the work you guys are doing is MONUMENTAL. I have learned so much about myself and have made ACTUAL real life changes! It’s incredible, and you guys are incredible humans❤️❤️ Much love and light - ashley

Absolutely love listening to your show!

While I like that she’s very down to earth when she speaks, she doesn’t BS around which I like however there’s just too much side talk in messing around before you actually get to the conversation and or to the point and it just gets old listening to it some of it’s OK but it’s way too much. I would love to continue listening but it takes forever to get to the part where you’re actually giving good advice. Please consider reducing the so-called side talk and get to the point quicker.

It always has me thinking on how and what to take away from the subjects and apply to my own life. Thanks, Amy and Mr. Smith.

Amy E. Smith, AKA The Joy junkie, has been a great, consistent, and necessary teacher who holds the space after all of my cry-sessions. She is the teacher I so crave. She has exactly what resonates with me in her bag of tricks, and this podcast has done well to help me stay afloat. Thanks Amy!

Absolutely love this podcast. Every single episode is helpful, enjoyable & u can apply directly to your life & your self development journey. I admire Amy’s chemistry with her husband it’s dope as hell. The jokes & support between them. Overall love this podcast! I recommend to anyone looking for legit life guidance! Thank you Amy you have made a huge difference in my life with your advice

I just started to get into Podcasts finally and this is the first show that I decided to listen to. I’ve been focusing on the relationship episodes so far and they are quite helpful. I hope to apply these to my relationship and can I also say that you two are couple goals. Thank you.

Amy, you are an amazing woman! I appreciate the time and effort that goes into making this pod available for all of us. I have made such great improvements in my life by listening to you for over a year now and I am so excited for what is yet to come. I am hoping to be able to work the DDD into my budget in the semi near future 😉 Thank you!

I LOVE listening to Amy and her husband! They share such awesome and applicable information in a way that is fun and light-hearted. (But still serious...it's a talent to be able to do both!) Listening brings me such joy and gives me a necessary (and loving) kick in the pants ;) Well worth your time to listen!

Since before I started listening to your podcast. You gave me advice on life and well of course acting Mrs.Smith you helped me in time of need and going back and listening to these always makes me think on how I can become a better person. I miss you guys hope to see you soon.

I love your podcast and only wish I had found it sooner. Thought there are so many ways you motivate others, one of my favorite is to “be curious instead of judgemental.”❤️

My sister told me about this show and neither one of us are really podcast peeps. OMG that is so not true anymore. I listen every day and I’m sure I’ll blow through all 300+ episodes in no time. Thank you for being so authentic and genuine. If you didn’t swear, or drink whiskey, or Mr. Smith didn’t sneeze, I don’t think I’d be as inclined to listened (kidding! Maybe.) :) I just feel so connected to this type of ‘self-help’ and am truly looking at life differently now. More positively. Finally! I’m spreading the “joy” and telling everyone I know about this show. Amy and Mr. Smith have such a gift. They are changing the paths of peoples lives for the better!

I love this show! I’m big into self development but a lot of it feels like work. This show slips it into a fun framework. Much love!

This isn’t some woo show. Mr and Mrs. Smith are your tough but loving self-help fam

So happy and fortunate to have found a podcast that makes me feel like I’m not completely broken. That I’m a human being and human beings screw up. Amy and her husband do a great job.

Amy gets down to business in a systematic way to handle small conversations that will actually improve the quality of your life in a major way. She has given me actionable steps to deal with family and personal issues that I implement as needed (weekly). She is the real deal. I wish she were my bestie, Andrea is a lucky girl.

This is one of the best podcasts in existence!!! Thank you very much for sharing these golden nuggets that can be practiced n applied for immediate positive results!!! A truly impactful lifestyle changer!

One of the BEST personal growth podcasts out there. Simple tips that can be applied easily and quickly. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

I just started listening to your show and I love it! So much positivity! Just what I needed to hear. Thanks for being you! You guys rock!

This podcast is delightful. I really enjoy Amy’s thoughtful, yet playful, perspective about personal development.

I literally listen and then listen over again, to this podcast! There is so much goodness and mind engaging light bulb moments for me since I’ve been listening. I don’t know how many times I’ve told me friends about the Joy Junkie podcast too. Why didn’t I know about this 10 years ago when I needed this advice?! Happy to have it now!

Amy and Mr.Smith are absolutely wonderful. The advice that they give is life changing. I look forward to listening every week.

this podcast has changed my life. the advice I get about speaking up for myself and for developing self worth is amazing. i love the analogies and actionable tips for building my self confidence. I also like the examples for setting boundaries.

Amy Smith is a life-saver!! Her podcasts usually leave me in tears because she hits the heartstrings so hard! I love the insight she has on such personal issues. I can't even begin to put into words how amazing she is.. they could never do this woman justice. THANK YOU, AMY AND MR. SMITH!

I heard Amy on Lori Harder’s podcast & she was so captivating I had to look hers up. IM OBSESSED! I can’t stop listening. Amy and her husband make the show fun to listen to & Amy’s words really resonate with me.

This podcast is a hidden gem. Amy talks about life questions, personal development, and general “adulting” stuff that you wish you always knew. Easy to follow and very entertaining. I’m so looking forward to saving up and taking one of her courses. The podcast is almost too good to be free!

I love Amy’s podcast. I have listened to a number of them over and over just to make sure I can ‘get it all’. Each subject that comes up seems to be just a hat I need at that time. Amy is so real and fun. This is just a wonderful podcast!

I love listening to the Pod during in the shower to get my energy up for the day. Thank you for your no-nonsense encouragement and acceptance.

I am only on episode 61, but I just started about 3 weeks ago! Love you both and your guesties! Everything feels so relatable, your energy is amazing and I am learning so much about myself and learning to love myself! Thank you for all that you do! MacKenzie Duenow

The most relatable personal development pod in the land! Amy tells it like it is, with a fantastic mix of edgy sass (f-bombs happen here) and her signature grace and kindness. So so grateful to have found the Joy Junkie Show ❤️

Love this pod. So much helpful, real life information I can actually use. Amy and Mr. Smith have a great dynamic together. I can’t listen to podcasts that are just babble. This one is useful, real and hilarious. Look forward to it every week.

Great for self-growth

Hilarious and educational! Amy does NOT hold back on getting our head and hearts right and she makes the growth- hilarious. Her hubby is such a breath of fresh air too! They are such a great couple and I look forward to their episodes every week AND I actually will listen to the episodes more than once! THATS HOW YOU KNOW ITS REAL! Lol

I really do love this one. I look forward to it every week and have searched the archives for topics that interest me. I love that Amy drops f bombs and isn’t afraid to be real. I usually skip all the would you rather stuff and the promotional stuff. I get it. She’s trying to get people to sign up for workshops. It’s just really long like sometimes 10 minutes of talking about the upcoming workshops rather than the topic. That is the only reason I gave it 4/5 stars. Otherwise, I love the content. Amy does good work and she clearly cares.

Amy and Mr. Smith make personal development fun! There aren't many podcasts out there that can help you deal with some very difficult, REAL subjects in life and make you laugh at the same time. I love their dynamic as well as Amy's energy and passion for what she does.

You never walk away from an episode, without feeling more empowered, and enthusiastic to be living a life closer to our genuine selves. The Smith’s are authentic and charismatic. They cover self help in a way that doesn’t make you feel horrible, with a smart sense of humor, The Smith’s offer a relatable conversation to uplift and inspire. Down to Earth and down and dirty, the Joy Junkie is a pod not to be missed!

Just the best! I cringe to think where I’d be if I hadn’t found this podcast. No matter where you are in life, the dark trenches to cloud 9, you can learn something from her. AND, she even responds to you on social media...I was star-struck for days...really! Can’t thank you enough! You are appreciated more than you know!

Amy and Mr Smith are adorable and bring such a fresh perspective as the perfect duo. They keep it light and make me laugh every time! They’re so candid I feel like we are best friends! Even though I felt like I had a good basis on self improvement I took her “Tribe” class when my life started to take a turn I didn’t feel equipped with handling. BEST DECISION EVER. I was able to dive in deep with Amy and other tribesters of nothing but self love and support as I navigated through the course. The best take away are the many tools she gives for handling different situations. It’s a must for everyone!!!

Amy is wise, funny and I look forward to her podcasts on Mondays!

Each episode has been EXTREMELY beneficial. There are definitely topics that I've searched for and I am never disappointed but even the episodes that I don't think apply to me still have helpful nuggets that I can apply to my circumstance. The worksheets that are on her website to go along with some of the topics are great too. So much amazing free content, you should definitely take advantage! I share this podcast with everyone I come into contact with and you should too! Personal growth is essential to a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. ❤️ Thanks for sharing your light Amy & Mr. Smith.