Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, psychotherapist, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host for a THESE THREE THINGS segment discussion, Danbury Connecticut designer and founder of Nathia by Nathia, the clothing line on a mission to normalize tough conversations about mental health, NATHIA WRAY. She says, "We are all reflections of one another, good and bad. We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are, therefore we should not take anything personally. "How brilliant is that?!Listen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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In this newest THEORY segment I celebrate a year of JOY!   I share my thoughts on TIME, how it is spent no matter what, and some new fun things in store for JOY in its second year. Also, there will be cake.  Give a listen, it's a good one.Thanks for being here.Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host for a THESE THREE THINGS segment discussion, Taiwanese Canadian spirit communicator, Wu shamanic occultist, and the founder of the brand Ceremonie, focused on imparting ancient and practical wisdom to clients on the path to self discovery, MIMI YOUNG.

She says, "monsters and the devil are my greatest allies." Listen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host: for an EMOTION segment discussion, Taiwanese Canadian spirit communicator, Wu shamanic occultist, and the founder of the brand Ceremonie, focused on imparting ancient and practical wisdom to clients on the path to self discovery, MIMI YOUNG.

We talk LONGING as it pertains to literature, wellness, and romance.Listen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host for an EMOTION segment discussion, founder of the renowned California based artisanal bath + body company, Etta + Billie, and fellow psych enthusiast, ALANA RIVERA.

We talk MOM GUILT as it pertains to the patriarchy, perfectionism, and the unattainable. And oooooh it gets dicey. Listen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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In this newest THEORY segment I discuss AREA OF EXPERTISE and what it has to do with ethics, Buzzfeed, and everyone's best bud, Gwyneth. I share the important distinctions between help, support, and treatment and why it's good to know the difference. I also ponder the age old question, why is psychotherapy office decor stuck in 1984?Give a listen, it's a good one.Thanks for being here.Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host: for a THESE THREE THINGS segment discussion, artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of the beautiful book, The Motherhood of Art, MARISSA HUBER. 

She says, "Figure it out along the way. One step at a time. Like driving through a foggy road, you'll see the road when you're there."TRUTHListen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host: for an EMOTION segment discussion, artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of the beautiful book, The Motherhood of Art, MARISSA HUBER. 

We talk PLAYFULNESS as it pertains to the creative process, parenthood, and mental health.Listen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host for a THESE THREE THINGS segment discussion,  renowned Brooklyn full-time illustrator, artist, and author of Draw Your Day, Draw Your Day Sketchbook, Draw Your World, and upcoming Draw Your Day For Kids, SAMANTHA DION BAKER.We talk self doubt, emotional resets, and and how self deprecation can become a self fulfilling prophecy.She says, "the art you choose to hang on your walls might not be what you are creating. The idea is that eventually your skills and style will catch up to your aesthetic."Join us, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I’m your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host: for an EMOTION segment discussion, mother of two daughters, illustrator and author of the beautiful new book, Why We Cook, artist LINDSAY GARDNER. We talk PATIENCE and how it pertains to the creative process, parenthood, and trust. Listen in, it's a good one!Thank you so much for being here.

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