Prickly and Blooming

Episode 009: Foreboding Joy with Jessie Browning

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What's the difference between joy and happiness? Figuring out the answer to that question could make a huge difference in how you and your family experience the world.

In today's episode, listen in as Jessie breaks down what she's figured out about joy. She shares the lessons she's learned from insights shared by Dr. Brene Brown to observations of her own kids. If you thought you were the only one struggling with feeling undeserving of the moments of bliss that come your way— you're wrong. Find out why Jessie thinks joy is as equally terrifying as it is inspiring and what you can do to live in it honestly.

Episode Timeline
  • [00:33] Intro
  • [03:35] The origins of Lajoie Society: Finding and feeling joy
  • [07:09] The difference between happiness and joy
  • [09:11] A lesson from my child and understanding the dimensions of joy
  • [12:56] Where joy trips me up and overwhelms me
  • [19:59] Comments questioning the price of joy
  • [21:12] Foreboding joy- thoughts from Brene Brown
  • [24:29] Leaning into gratitude- Neil Pasricha and 1,000 Awesome Things
  • [28:34] My own gratitude practice
  • [32:26] Being aware and combating privilege
  • [33:41] A dinner-time gratitude practice
  • [35:35] Feeling undeserving of joy and a fear of success
  • [39:29] Doing the work and starting to process joy
  • [42:28] Connect
  • [42:50] Outro
    • Resources Mentioned:
    • Gratitude App
  • 1,000 Awesome Things
  • Dr. Brené Brown on Joy
    • Standout Quotes:
    • "Happiness is a destination and joy it seems like, is the journey. You know? And of course what's more sustainable? Maybe it's different for you but what I want to aspire to is the joy. The feeling of well being, success and contentment." [07:57]
  • "You can cultivate your attitude and your journey and you can make it what you want. But, happiness is kind of something you experience." [08:41]
  • "I don't want to participate in a toxic positivity... the good vibes only kind of mindset is really invalidating and difficult to people with mental health issues. That diminishes their experience and their feelings." [11:54]

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