Why do we get nervous when things start to feel really good? Why does the mind often sabotage moments of Joy or bliss? Joy is a wonderful, expansive state and can also be overwhelming or even terrifying - as Brene Brown says "When we lose our tolerance for vulnerability, joy can be foreboding". We're not talking about happiness or excitement that stems from external circumstances, here we're talking about the kind of joy that can be heartbreaking or knock you off your feet. This episode is all about how we can increase our capacity for Joy regardless of the context of our everyday lives. Feeling joy is a risk, it takes courage. Let's dive in!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Links:

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Resources: 

https://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/dr-brene-brown-on-joy-its-terrifying-video

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588356-daring-greatly

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