How to Stop Running on Autopilot & Create More Joyful Days | Mia Frankl

Do your days feel full, but somehow not meaningful? If you're constantly juggling work, family, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and create more peace in your everyday life.

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In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with life coach, podcaster, author, and founder of Powherfull Inc., Mia Frankl, for a heartfelt conversation about intentional living, parenting, nervous system regulation, and finding joy in the life you're already living.

Together, they explore why so many of us operate on autopilot, how to reconnect with our children through meaningful rituals, and why identifying your values can transform the way you make decisions. Mia also shares a powerful perspective on slowing down, creating space for stillness, and building a life that feels aligned instead of rushed.

Whether you're a busy mom, an overwhelmed professional, or someone craving more presence and purpose, this episode offers practical tools to help you stop reacting and start choosing how you want to live.

00:00 – Introduction: Why intentional living matters
02:08 – Meet Mia Frankl and her mission
03:47 – Tip #1: Create an anchor or ritual with your kids
10:10 – Tip #2: Lead from your values
12:17 – How to identify your core values
18:16 – Tip #3: Spend time doing nothing
24:34 – Creating space for peace and clarity
27:29 – Building emotional capacity through stillness
28:20 – Episode recap and practical takeaways
30:12 – Where to connect with Mia
31:36 – Final words of wisdom and living with intention

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This week, choose just one of Mia's suggestions:

✔ Create a recurring ritual with your child
✔ Identify your top 5 values and post them somewhere visible
✔ Spend 5 minutes with no phone, podcast, TV, or tasks—just sit, breathe, and notice

Small moments of intention can create big shifts in how you experience your life. Mia's three practical tips—creating anchors with your kids, leading from your values, and embracing stillness—are simple ways to stop running on autopilot and start living more intentionally.

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