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Hello there, gorgeous soul!

Hi, I’m Joanna!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'm a Badass Joy Coach, dietitian, nutrition therapist, Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Feminine Embodiment Coach. Before awakening to Badass Joy Coaching, I only provided nutrition therapy through my private practice, Bodacious Nutrition. If you are interested in nutrition support- pop on over there to check it out!

My growth into Feminine Embodiment and Badass Joy Coach was not something I really chose- it was naturally laid out for me by the universe. Through grief, a lifetime of growing, and becoming more intuitive, I slowly unfolded into an embodied trait of seeing clearly.

Now I feel honored to be able to connect with the beautiful souls and amazing women this path has led me toward. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to support my clients- I love this work!

I was a naturally joyful but contemplative child, then life happened, and I became more of the contemplative overthinker than the joyful. I truly feel like I've come home to my inner aliveness, and I also feel connected to source energy of universal love in a way that I've never known before.

If you know me, you know I'm pragmatic, grounded in science, and a realist- so I really mean this in a science of embodiment-type of way! When we have embodied self-awareness and leadership, we open up the ability to access that part of us that is nurtured and nurturing. It allows for a more grounded nervous system and an appreciation of our uniqueness.

That is the favorite part of this journey for me- I know show up as my whole self with confidence. I even do improv shows now where I used to be terrified of the spotlight!

Badass Joy is so fun.

A Bit About Me Personally

I’m a mom of three, married to my best friend, Dr. P. When I’m not hanging with my family, I run nutrition and embodiment for mental health groups for adolescents and young adults, read and write, go to concerts and Ravens’ games, do trail running endurance races, try to play chess with everyone I know, dance in my kitchen to my children's horror, take care of my mom, and spend time with my girlfriends.

Questions? Let's connect!

Joanna Pustilnik MS RDN CDCES CIEC

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My Badass Joy Story

Badass Joy Story

I grew up with a bit of chaos- divorce, complicated adults, some instability. It left me with insecurity, nervous system chaos, and what my sister calls “superhuman imposter syndrome” (aka: I’m too hard on myself!). From my early 20s on, I focused on healing- therapy, mediation, yoga, writing, setting boundaries, talking to and hugging my psychiatrist husband probably more than he likes (he's an introvert!). By the time I turned 40, I was "doing ok". I had a marriage, three little kids, a private nutrition practice, and a life I loved… but the old patterns of overthinking and self-doubt still lingered. Then sh*t hit the fan. The week I turned 40, my mom had a surgery that gave her dementia. A part of her was irreparably gone, and my grief brought everything to the surface, like so many bobbing buoys. Suddenly, I was managing her affairs, caring for her, and navigating a tidal wave of old emotions I had long tucked away. I was intuitive enough to know I needed deeper transformative healing. The process led me straight to the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification. As I dug deep, liberated old wounds, and embraced my authenticity, I found my bravery, reclaimed my weird, and connected with my innate gifts. I discovered a truth I call Badass Joy. Badass Joy is what I feel now. Even in weeks where the world seems to throw me buckets and loads of hard stuff, I remain connected to my sense of awe, love, source energy, enduring inner joy. I can stay calm, connected, honoring my values- more than I ever felt possible. I found an embodied trait that allows me to live from this place of authentic self-energy and love. This means, I don't just "think positively". No, no, no. I feel the joy. I vibrate higher. I am the joy. And as a result, my marriage is THRIVING, my desires are clear, my smile is real, and my purpose to share this truth is evident. I feel called to this coaching! So I now coach using my Badass Joy Method™. Because, we all deserve to feel alive in our joy- every damn day.

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