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Re-broadcast: Joanna Gaines on Learning to Let Go of Guilt and Anxiety
36 minutes Posted Jul 30, 2025 at 12:30 am.
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Author, businesswoman, designer, and chef Joanna Gaines used to let guilt and anxiety consume her. As a mom of five children, and as one half of one of the most successful lifestyle brands in the country, Joanna is now battling her burnout by letting go of those feelings. This week, we spoke to Joanna about that shift to free herself from the pressure of expectations and what it’s unlocked for her, professionally and personally. 
In this episode, Joanna shares: 
How she and Chip built a loyal and diverse audience 
Why she still has a “small business” mindset, despite all her success
The realities of raising five children and running her business
How she’s dealt with the pressure of other people’s expectations – and her own 
Her favorite activities that spark creativity
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