Episodes
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Ever since he was a kid, Comedian Jerry Caruso has always loved making people laugh....and still does. He performs for a variety of groups, including people going through difficult times; many are fighting cancer or some other illness or challenge. They tell him that even if they’re not laughing out loud they are cracking up on the inside, and that joy makes their difficult days a little bit brighter.
Jerry's story reminds us that we all have ways we can make an impact in someone's day....we just have to be intentional about it. He also teaches comedy to college students, so if you don’t think you’re very funny Jerry offers some tips for improving your comedic skills. You're funnier than you think!
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If the idea of being your own boss brings you joy, or you currently have your own business, you'll definitely want to check this episode out. You'll meet Laura Sinclair; a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, and mom who loves talking about raising babies and building businesses. She's also the host of the This Mother Means Business podcast.
Be warned: This episode may inspire you to dip your toe into entrepreneurship, because we believe that everyone has a skill or talent that is marketable. (Wait until you hear what the highest selling digital course was back in 2019!)
Even if you're not interested in starting your own businesses, the tips she shares are also great strategies to succeed at life, too.
Connect with Laura at www.laura-sinclair.com
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If you love traveling....and even if you don't...this episode is one you definitely want to listen to! Amber Haggerty (aka "Amber Everywhere") dives into why she gets joy from traveling...and her reasons may not be what you'd expect. We talk about the joy she gets from connecting with strangers, how she she navigates situations when they don't go as planned, traveling on a budget, and managing risk. She also offers simple strategies for anyone wanting to dip a toe into travel, whether locally or internationally.
Get ready to pack your bags...our conversation may inspire you to push yourself out of your comfort zone a bit....and find bursts of joy that you never even knew existed!
Learn more at www.ambereverywhere.com
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Kathy Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who has helped bring transformation to Charlotte, NC in homelessness, housing, and mental health. How did she do it? By "trusting the whisper," and she encourages all of us to do it too. Whatever idea we have that is quietly, persistently, relentlessly calling to us. That's the one we're meant to listen to.
Her memoir, The Hundred Story Home, has been featured on NPR as well as The Today Show, inspiring people to be change-makers in their own communities. In 2019, she released A Good Night for Mr. Coleman, a children’s book written to encourage kids to dream big and Do Good.
Learn more at www.kathyizard.com
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It's easy to find joy in life when things are going well and everyone is happy and healthy, but how do we do it when someone we love gets a life-threatening diagnosis? Charissa Bates, a mom to three beautiful children, knows how.
After being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer a few years ago she decided to be intentional about seeking out joy. She leaned into the small things that made her happy, and learned some valuable lessons about perspective during her journey. In fact, to pass on that insight and help other families going through similar situations, she and her husband, along with their young children, wrote a book to help other families gain control and find joy during tough times.
Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Find-Joy-Cancer-Messed/dp/B0BBJH43JT
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So many of us are "people pleasers" without even thinking about it. In this episode Mindset and Success Coach Rebekah Slider shares a unique perspective on people pleasing. She talks about how we end up feeling when we constantly say yes to people even when we really don't want to. We discuss why we do it (personally and professionally) and strategies for finally standing in our own power and learning to establish and maintain boundaries. You'll also learn a phrase that will change your life.
Get the "Ditch the People Pleasing" ebook that Rebekah talks about at www.rebekahslider.com/page/ditch-the-people-pleasing
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In this episode you'll meet Mike Rathbun, a super cool guy and fellow podcast host and motivational speaker. We share an insightful conversation around joy, happiness, why it's important to seek out joy even when we're surrounded by negativity, and how sometimes it's seen as being rebellious to actual seek out the positivity in life, rather than wallowing in negativity. Thus, we believe in being "joy rebels!"
We also talk about the importance of kindness, and how implementing small doses of it every single day is a lot easier than we may think!
(When recording this episode Mike was writing his book, "Big Skies and Big Dreams: A Practical Guide to Living Your Happiest Life." Since then it's been released and can be found here.)
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What happens when two life coaches who are committed to helping people find more joy in their lives share a conversation? You get this amazing episode of the Bursting with Happiness podcast!
Listen in as I chat with Certified Life and Health Coach, Reiki Master, and Intuitive Meg Davis as she reveals five super simple and super effective strategies for joy. These tools will help us shift our mindset, give us some space to reflect in a way that perhaps we're not currently doing, and recognize our impact on the world. Give them a try and let us know how they work for you!
Connect with Meg at www.mdavishealing.com.
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I finally take a few minutes to share the latest happenings with me and my family. It's been a hectic couple of months for sure...listen in for an update that includes an ear surgery, a McDonald's McFlurry, and something to think about when you have a challenging decision to make and just aren't sure what to do.
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In this episode I chat with Nadine “Gam Gam” Larder on how she went from surviving her days to now living her days. Ironically, once she decided to love herself as an obese woman did she finally stop hating herself and started to make better choices that ultimately led her to losing the weight for good. Check out her story on how she did it and how she now dedicates her life to teaching others how to do the same.
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In this episode I'm joined by Cyndi Lynne Lamarucciola, a former cardiac nurse who worked with patients in various stages of health. She now supports patients in a different way when they receive a serious diagnosis; by helping them navigate their emotions, supporting them as they develop a plan moving forward, and empowering them to control what they can during a time when nothing seems within their control.
Cyndi Lynne believes that the most important thing we can do when we get difficult news is to pause. It sounds easy, but there’s more to it than you may think….give this episode a listen to find out exactly how to do it.
Learn more at www.cyndilynne.com
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In this episode you'll meet Sara Mathis, who feels that living with Bipolar is her "superpower." She shares what her extreme highs and lows are like, why she felt relief when she was finally diagnosed, and how she has found joy and compassion by fully accepting who she is.
As Sara says about acceptance: "Finding joy is not about changing who you are, it's about working with what you got."
Check out Sara's blog at embracingmybrain.wordpress.com
(Trigger warnings: cutting and suicide.)
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In this episode you'll meet an amazing individual - Jeff Marconette, Jr. Ever since he was in a horrible life-threatening car accident 17 years ago he has made it his mission to inspire people to "Make Every Second Count." He compels others to start living now, stop complaining, and take nothing for granted!
Hear his story of resilience, strength, and grit, as well as the five lessons he learned from going through his near death-experience.
Learn more about Jeff at www.jeffmarconettejr.com
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Being truly authentic is tough, especially when we seem to be surrounded by people who are perfect in ways that we're not. If you're feeling "stuck" in life, this episode may be just what you need.
Katrina Lelli, certified coach and host of the "Happy, Purposeful and Free" podcast, talks about how we can break out of our self-imposed prisons, get rid of unrealistic expectations, and find more joy than we ever thought possible.
Connect with Katrina at www.katrinalelli.co
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Hopefully you constantly monitor your vehicle’s gas tank to make sure you don't end up stranded on the side of the road somewhere, but what about YOUR gas tank? In this episode executive leadership coach Sarah Francescutti tells us how to monitor our tank to make sure we don’t find ourselves on empty either.
Learn more about her free upcoming event called the "Sweet Spot Summit" at https://www.exhaleandthrive.com/a/2147504770/jAQmfamL
Get Sarah's free Inside Out Scheduling approach at https://www.exhaleandthrive.com/InsideOutScheduling
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Sallie Crawley had a rough first half of 2016 - within months she ruptured her Achilles, had a heart attack and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sounds like she had some pretty bad luck, huh?
Believe it or not, Sallie considers herself very lucky, and in this episode she talks about why. She also shares how her emotional recovery was just as important as the physical.Connect with Sallie at https://www.myheartandmind.co.uk
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In this episode I'll share how our luck finally ran out and we got the dreaded COVID, a trick that will help you be successful with your new year's resolutions, and what I'm going to work on in 2022.
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When you hear the term "self care" what comes to mind? Not sure what the heck that means? Does the idea of doing it create more stress for you? Do you roll your eyes and think it's a waste of time?
In this episode clinical mental health counselor Juliet Kuehnle and I take a deep dive on what it means, how to realistically do it, and why it may make more sense to call it "soul care" instead.
We also talk about how the pandemic has impacted organizational cultures, mental health access and stigmas, and the importance of maintaining mind/body connections.
Follow Juliet on IG: @yepigototherapy
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In honor of Thanksgiving I'm joined in this episode by my little one, Catherine White! We talk all about joy, Thanksgiving, and her life strategies. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
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We can’t get to joy until we get out of victim mode. My guest on today’s, Debra Valentina, wants to help us do just that. She’s an international speaker, facilitator, and author who empowers others to create fully expressed and joyful lives. In her memoir Beyond Chaos: Journey to Freedom and Joy she shares how she was able to shift from a victim mindset after growing up in a highly dysfunctional family to one where she owns her joy. She is passionate about helping others do the same.
Join us as we share a powerful conversation around 3 out of her 7 “Joy Attributes”. They’re simple and can be implemented right away.
www.creativing.info/joyfulqualities
www.beyondchaosbook.com
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