Joy as Your Soundtrack: Stories, Healing & French Rosé

What if the stories you tell yourself are the very things keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I chat with Carrie Rowan—author, musician, speaker, coach, and joy-bringer—about the power of rewriting your inner narrative. From personal transformation to musical healing, Carrie shares how our stories shape our reality... and how we can change them.

We dive into:

• Why our inner dialogue matters more than we think
• How to shift from “Why is it so hard?” to “What if it gets easier?”
• The neuroscience of focus and how to train your brain to look for the good
• Using creativity, music, and mindfulness to spark healing and joy
• And the magic of girlfriends + a glass of French rosé

Let’s make joy the new soundtrack of your life.

[00:03:00] Carrie shares what it means to “tell a new story”
[00:07:00] The moment she caught herself spiraling—and rewrote the narrative
[00:13:00] From corporate success to creative fulfillment
[00:18:00] How her music and book became tools for transformation
[00:20:00] Meditation, mindfulness, and serving with your story
[00:25:00] The role of curiosity in healing and change
[00:30:00] The power of focus: looking for what’s good
[00:33:00] “Do the thing”—how action brings clarity
[00:35:00] Rosé, art, and joy in everyday moments

To connect with Carrie, or learn more:  https://carrierowan.com/ 

Join my Insiders crew for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and fun: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Looking for my courses or options to work together? https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/about

Wanna sip with us? Join my Sipper Club here: https://pennyforyourshots.com/sip

Learn More, get on the list, or Register for Wine Camp 2026:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

To connect with Penny, get notified, or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.com

- Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny4yourshots
- Or Facebook: Penny (Kuhlers) Fitzgerald