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Summer may be ending, but there's still plenty of time to soak up the sun and savor the season before the fall rush begins. This episode explores practical wellness tips to help you stay present and grounded during this seasonal transition while preparing your mind and body for shorter days ahead.

Take this invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and choose joy in the present moment. Your autumn self will thank you for the care and intention you bring to this transition.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors.

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Have you ever felt that unexplainable ache when a friendship slowly fades away? Or been shocked by a friend's betrayal that left you questioning everything? You're not alone.

In this candid and sometimes spicy chat, I'm diving into your raw, unfiltered messages about friendship heartaches and revelations. 

This episode is all about YOU, your texts, your stories!


Whether you're grieving a lost friendship, navigating a complicated transition, or feeling lonely despite past social success, this episode offers validation and perspective. Come join our community where vulnerability meets humor, and where we're all figuring out how to find our people at every stage of life.

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Remember when becoming best friends was as simple as sharing a class or a lunch table? As adults, the friendship landscape shifts dramatically, and nobody quite prepares us for what that feels like. 

Science confirms what many of us experience – our ability to form and maintain friendships naturally declines after age 25. 

This episode unpacks the raw truth about why adult friendships change, offering research-backed strategies for navigating friendship loss and building new connections. We explore why proximity still matters, how vulnerability creates intimacy, and why showing up consistently makes all the difference. Most importantly, we discuss why acceptance, not closure, leads to healing when friendships naturally conclude.

Whether you're deep in friendship grief or actively rebuilding your circle, remember: you are worthy of community, capable of connection, and you will absolutely find your people. Join our conversation and share your own friendship journey for our upcoming minisode where we'll dive deeper into your experiences and questions!

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Ever wondered why certain Disney characters resonate so deeply with you? In this heartwarming conversation, I'm joined by my Mama, Octavia  (@DoinDisneymyWay), to unpack the surprising emotional intelligence lessons hidden within our favorite animated classics.

Disney movies offer profound insights into emotional intelligence when viewed through undistracted lenses. Looking beyond the entertainment, they serve as mirrors reflecting our complex emotions and teaching us about acceptance and community.

We begin by exploring the parallels between the imaginative world and our own emotional landscapes revealing something profound about human connection. As adults, we often lose touch with the emotional honesty we had as children, placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves and others. 

This conversation will have you rethinking how you show up for yourself and others when sadness, fear, or anxiety takes the driver's seat. Because true friendship isn't about being perfectly put together, but about showing up anyway - honey pot and all.

Listen in and discover which character you relate to most, then ask yourself: who's at your emotional control panel today? And how can you extend that same compassionate understanding to your own crew?

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Welcome back Joyyful Babes! Step into the chatroom as we read and discuss YOUR messages from the text line!

This episode introduces "Joy Check"—a weekly reflection question to carry with you. This week we're asking: How have your friendships changed as you've gotten older, and what do you value most in a friend now? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @choosejoyypodcast or X @ChooseJoyyPod. Remember, we're building more than a podcast here—we're creating a community where authenticity leads to healing.

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"Your value doesn't decrease just because somebody else can't see it." These powerful words form the foundation of our raw and honest conversation about recognizing and demanding your worth in every aspect of life.

We've all heard the phrase "know your worth and add tax" thrown around as a cute affirmation, but today we're digging beneath the surface to uncover what this truly means in practice. Knowing your worth goes far beyond money—it's about understanding that your time, energy, voice, creativity, and story all have immense value that isn't diminished by someone else's inability to recognize it.

The "add tax" part? That's where many of us get uncomfortable. It means refusing to accept the bare minimum, establishing firm boundaries, and walking with unshakable confidence. 

Ready to stop explaining your worth and start charging for it? Listen now and join our community of joyful people who are choosing to stand tall, take up space, and shine unapologetically. Connect with us at www.choosejoyy.com or @ChooseJoyyPodcast on social media—we'd love to hear your thoughts on walking in your worth!

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Ever been told to "just be positive" when you're struggling? Or maybe you've caught yourself dismissing your own feelings with "it could be worse"? That's toxic positivity—and it's actually doing more harm than good.

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the world of forced happiness. I break down the subtle ways toxic positivity shows up in our lives, from well-meaning phrases like "everything happens for a reason" to the pressure we put on ourselves to always appear happy. Research shows that suppressing emotions doesn't make them disappear—it actually increases stress levels, weakens our immune system, and can manifest as physical ailments.
The truth is, all emotions are valid and necessary. Real healing doesn't come from ignoring our struggles but from acknowledging them while maintaining hope.

Yes, this podcast is called Choose Joy—but authentic joy requires honoring all parts of your emotional experience, not just the sunshine and rainbows. Let's build a community where we can keep it real while still believing in better days ahead. Text me your thoughts, share this episode with someone who might need it, and remember: it's perfectly okay to not be okay sometimes.

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Have you ever felt stuck at the beginning of something, wondering how things could possibly get better when they've started so rough? You're not alone. That feeling of "I'm at my lowest point and the year just started" resonates with so many of us trying to navigate life's unexpected challenges.

What if we reframed this thought completely? Yes, you might be struggling, but the flip side of "the year just started" means there's still so much possibility ahead. We're only in first quarter - there's plenty of football left! This episode explores the delicate balance between learning from our past experiences while not letting them prevent us from seizing new opportunities.

Whether you're thriving or barely surviving right now, this conversation offers permission to reset, reflect, and reach for what's ahead with hope. You are not behind. You are not late. You are exactly where you need to be. Join me as we unpack why your past experiences are valuable teachers but shouldn't be the architects of your future. Let's choose to believe in the opportunities ahead, even when we can't see the full picture yet. After all, the game is far from over - it's only just begun.

Share your thoughts or questions for our new alternating "Chels Chats" casual conversation episodes! Connect with us on Instagram @choosejoyypodcast or through our website www.choosejoyy.com. Let's navigate this year together, one joyful choice at a time.

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What if you could transform the rest of your year with just a few mindful changes? Join us as we explore the power of choosing joy now, rather than waiting for the new year to make positive changes. We'll dive into strategies for enhancing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being during these final months.

As we stride into the final quarter, discover how diligent planning can lead to abundance. This episode emphasizes the importance of sustaining a mindset of gratitude and foresight year-round, rather than solely during the new year. You'll find encouragement to set achievable goals and build a supportive community where progress is celebrated and accountability is fostered. With these principles, choosing joy becomes a daily practice, guiding us closer to our dreams and ensuring a strong finish for the year. Let's embrace this opportunity to make every day count, despite any challenges that may arise, and create a future filled with prosperity and fulfillment.

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What if you could transform your mood during the darkest months of the year by filling your inner "cup" with joy? This episode of the Choose Joy podcast promises to equip you with powerful strategies to navigate the challenges of seasonal depression and the trap of negativity that steadily looms over us. 
Please see metaphor below:

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone
comes along and bumps into you or shakes
your arm, making you spill your coffee
everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
"Because someone bumped into me!!!"
Wrong answer.
You spilled the coffee because there was coffee
in your cup.
Had there been tea in the cup, you would have
spilled tea.
Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.
Therefore, when life comes along and shakes
you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside
you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you
get rattled.
So we have to ask ourselves...
"what's in my
cup?" When life gets tough, what spills over?
Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?
Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting
tendencies?
Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.
Today let's work towards filling our cups with
gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation,
resilience, positivity; and kindness, gentleness
and love for others.

Affirmation of the week: "I fill my cup with joy, and when life shakes me, joy spills out."

Get ready for exciting updates on new content and community engagement efforts for the Choose Joy podcast. Let's heal, grow, and choose joy together!

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