Feel Better NOW and Find Joy in Life’s Little Pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr
Ep. 96 of All Figured Out Podcast
When was the last time you truly felt good—not just “fine” or “getting through the day”? In this special milestone episode (my very first in-person recording!), I’m joined by the incredible Catherine Roscoe Barr—a neuroscience-based wellness coach, lifestyle journalist, veteran fitness professional, and bestselling author of FEEL BETTER NOW: The Life-Changing Power of Simple Pleasures.
Catherine has spent more than a decade helping people merge science-backed strategies with mindfulness practices to create sustainable health, authentic joy, and empowered living. Her work is rooted in neuroscience, yet grounded in the kind of practical wisdom busy parents can actually use.
We cover so much in this conversation: her personal journey through burnout and depression, why the vagus nerve is your secret weapon for calm and connection, and her flexible self-care framework that adapts to real life.
Whether you’ve been feeling stretched thin, craving more balance, or simply want more joy in your everyday life, you’ll leave this episode with ideas you can put into action today.
What We Talk About in This Episode
How Catherine went from burnout to joy—and the tools she used along the way
The science of the vagus nerve and how to activate it
Why self-love is often the missing piece in your wellness plan
The “flexible framework” for self-care that works in busy seasons
How micro-moments of pleasure can change your day (and your brain)
Key Takeaways
Pleasure is productive – Building joy into your life fuels every other area.
The vagus nerve is your calm switch – Small actions like humming, deep breathing, and gentle movement can signal safety to your brain.
Self-love closes the gap between knowing and doing – Caring for yourself changes how you show up for everyone else.
Flexible routines > rigid perfection – Lower the barrier so self-care is achievable every day.
Ask: “What do I need right now?” – The simplest question can unlock your next right step.
Links & Resources
About Catherine Roscoe Barr
Catherine is a neuroscience-based wellness coach, lifestyle journalist, veteran fitness professional, and founder of The Life Delicious. She offers keynote speeches, corporate workshops, coaching circles, and retreats that give anyone seeking more balance and joy in life a revolutionary approach to reclaim their wellbeing. Merging cutting-edge neuroscience with mindfulness-based practices, her flexible framework gently guides you toward sustainable health, authentic pleasure, and empowered living. She currently lives in Vancouver with her husband, daughter, and dog.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.
