Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living

Rachel Joy Barbeau Rohe inspires listeners to envision their best selves in 2025, focusing on personal growth, relationships, and purpose. Reflecting on gratitude, self-love, and the importance of setting boundaries, especially during the holiday season, she offers practical advice for navigating life’s challenges. Highlighting the transformative power of connection and community, Rachel urges a spirit of giving through meaningful conversations, supporting those in need, and cultivating a mindset of thankfulness.

This episode brims with actionable steps, heartfelt encouragement, and stories that demonstrate how small, intentional actions can create lasting change. Rachel invites listeners to embrace joy and purpose while building a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

JUMPSTART YOUR JOY! Get instant access to the JOYSTARTERS BLUEPRINT!

Are you ready to discover your passion, uncover your purpose, and live a life filled with relentless joy? Get instant access to the Joystarters Blueprint, a transformative 5-week video course designed to guide you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Each week, you'll dive into powerful video lessons, take on purposeful assignments, and build the skills to find, embrace, and fuel your unique path.

This course isn’t just about dreaming; it’s about doing. Let’s start this journey together and make joy your new blueprint for living!

https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/products/joystarters-blueprint

Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

Canyon Valley Provisions https://www.canyonvalleyprovisions.com/ CODE- Rachel10

Links and Resources:

❤️ Super Patch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com

👕 Our Joystarters Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: “I’ve Never Met a Happy Bully,” designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/9fb60f72a3

Mental Health Battle Plan: https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/7288bda82f

The Mental Health Battle Plan is designed as a powerful resource to support you in taking control of your mental well-being. This guide is packed with practical steps, compassionate insights, and proven strategies that can help you build resilience, find peace, and restore joy in your life. 

The Joystarters Club: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/joystartersclub

Get info on the mastermind and coaching: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/coaching

Terri Couser, The Credit Expert: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriCouserTheCreditExpert https://caretools.net/

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This week, we are sharing the interview Rachel did with Birmingham Avenue, by BGTV Studios, a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ around the world. In this episode, Rachel gets real about her personal battles with addiction and domestic violence, the loneliness plaguing our world today, and how embracing our imperfections can set us free. 

Along with the Birmingham Avenue hosts, she unpacks the transformative power of love, vulnerability, and connection, while shining a light on the healing roles of counseling, community, and unwavering faith.

This one’s for anyone who needs a reminder that hope is real, healing is possible, and you’re never too far gone for God’s grace. Don’t miss it! 

​​RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Thank you to BGTV Studios for having Rachel on! https://bgtvstudios.com/

JUMPSTART YOUR JOY! Get instant access to the JOYSTARTERS BLUEPRINT!

Are you ready to discover your passion, uncover your purpose, and live a life filled with relentless joy? Get instant access to the Joystarters Blueprint, a transformative 5-week video course designed to guide you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Each week, you'll dive into powerful video lessons, take on purposeful assignments, and build the skills to find, embrace, and fuel your unique path.

This course isn’t just about dreaming; it’s about doing. Let’s start this journey together and make joy your new blueprint for living!

https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/products/joystarters-blueprint

Mental Health Battle Plan: https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/7288bda82f

The Mental Health Battle Plan is designed as a powerful resource to support you in taking control of your mental well-being. This guide is packed with practical steps, compassionate insights, and proven strategies that can help you build resilience, find peace, and restore joy in your life. 

The Joystarters Club: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/joystartersclub

Get info on the mastermind and coaching: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/coaching

Terri Couser, The Credit Expert: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriCouserTheCreditExpert https://caretools.net/

Links and Resources:

❤️ Super Patch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com

👕 Our Joystarters Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

 Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: “I’ve Never Met a Happy Bully,” designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/9fb60f72a3

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Rachel Joy Baribeau addresses women at the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama, a faith-based recovery center. Women enter the center through family court referrals, alternative sentences, criminal court orders, parole, supervised releases, homelessness, or by self-admission seeking a path to a better life. The Lovelady Center ensures that each woman is taught how to overcome barriers to success by providing not only much needed services, but also life skills and spiritual guidance.  

In this episode, Rachel speaks passionately about overcoming addiction, the importance of sincerity in one's relationship with God, and the miracles of redemption. Rachel’s talk is a passionate call to action, urging the women to stop playing with their lives and to embrace their worth as children of God. 

Through stories and scripture references, Rachel also introduces practical resources, like the 'Mental Health Battle Plan,' to help in their struggles. 

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

JUMPSTART YOUR JOY! Get instant access to the JOYSTARTERS BLUEPRINT!

Are you ready to discover your passion, uncover your purpose, and live a life filled with relentless joy? Get instant access to the Joystarters Blueprint, a transformative 5-week video course designed to guide you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Each week, you'll dive into powerful video lessons, take on purposeful assignments, and build the skills to find, embrace, and fuel your unique path.

This course isn’t just about dreaming; it’s about doing. Let’s start this journey together and make joy your new blueprint for living!

https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/products/joystarters-blueprint

Mental Health Battle Plan: https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/7288bda82f

The Mental Health Battle Plan is designed as a powerful resource to support you in taking control of your mental well-being. This guide is packed with practical steps, compassionate insights, and proven strategies that can help you build resilience, find peace, and restore joy in your life. 

The Joystarters Club: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/joystartersclub

Get info on the mastermind and coaching: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/coaching

Terri Couser, The Credit Expert: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriCouserTheCreditExpert https://caretools.net/

Links and Resources:

❤️ Super Patch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com

👕 Our Joystarters Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

 Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: “I’ve Never Met a Happy Bully,” designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/9fb60f72a3

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Rachel Joy Baribeau shares an intimate glimpse into her journey of love, loss, and legacy. From her mother’s cherished log cabin in Alabama, Rachel reflects on memories that keep her mother’s spirit alive and the lessons they taught her. She discusses how loneliness can affect us, especially during the holiday season, and challenges us to reach out, find connection, and be a light to those who may be struggling.

Highlights:

• Joy in Remembrance: Rachel opens up about the bittersweet, yet comforting, feeling of being surrounded by her mother’s belongings and how love lives on even after loss.

• Blended Family Wisdom: Rachel offers advice for those in blended families, underscoring that children’s needs must come first and how partners can support this lovingly.

• Unexpected Moments of Connection: A  story from a visit to her hometown nail salon, where a shared conversation became a moment of healing and compassion.

• Eradicating Loneliness Challenge: Rachel urges listeners to adopt someone who might be alone or struggling, reminding us of the impact we can have by simply being present.

Quote of the Episode: "People just want to be heard. When we show up for others, listen, and make space for connection, we offer something invaluable—hope and belonging."

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Joystarters Club: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/joystartersclub

Terri Couser, The Credit Expert: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriCouserTheCreditExpert https://caretools.net/

Marriage Coaches Shannon & Shirley Austin: https://www.marriageinc.us/https://www.instagram.com/marriageinc

The SuperPatch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com/

Get info on the mastermind and coaching: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/coaching

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: “I’ve Never Met a Happy Bully,” designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/9fb60f72a3

JUMPSTART YOUR JOY! Get instant access to the Joystarters Blueprint. 

Are you ready to discover your passion, uncover your purpose, and live a life filled with relentless joy? Get instant access to the Joystarters Blueprint, a transformative 5-week video course designed to guide you toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Each week, you'll dive into powerful video lessons, take on purposeful assignments, and build the skills to find, embrace, and fuel your unique path.

This course isn’t just about dreaming; it’s about doing. Let’s start this journey together and make joy your new blueprint for living!

https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/products/joystarters-blueprint

Links and Resources:

❤️ Super Patch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com

👕 Our Joystarters Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

 Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From life-changing mentorships to deep-soul connections with strangers, Rachel Joy Baribeau explores how small, intentional acts can bring awe and wonder to our lives. Join us for stories of compassion in unexpected places—whether it’s an airport encounter, a helping hand from a doctor, or a kind word from a stranger—and be inspired to make kindness your superpower. The world needs more kindness warriors, and each of us has the potential to be one.

Key Moments:

• The Ripple Effect of Kindness: How small, intentional acts of kindness create lasting impacts in our own lives and in the lives of others.
• Cultivating Awe in Everyday Moments: Embracing wonder and gratitude through seemingly ordinary encounters, like meeting a stranger at the airport or a mentor's encouragement.
• The Power of Vulnerability in Connection: How opening up in moments of need or uncertainty invites deeper, more meaningful connections with others.
• Living as a Kindness Warrior: Practical ways to carry compassion into daily life and why the world needs more people committed to extraordinary kindness.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Joystarters Club: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/joystartersclub

Terri Couser, The Credit Expert: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriCouserTheCreditExpert https://caretools.net/

Marriage Coaches Shannon & Shirley Austin: https://www.marriageinc.us/https://www.instagram.com/marriageinc

The SuperPatch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com/

Get info on the mastermind and coaching: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/coaching

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: “I’ve Never Met a Happy Bully,” designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/9fb60f72a3

Links and Resources:

❤️ Super Patch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com

👕 Our Joystarters Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

 Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When we understand that life is fragile and fleeting, the importance of loving deeply and living fully gets amplified. How different would your day be if you treated every moment like the precious gift it is? 

In this episode of The Joystarters Podcast, we explore the idea of living on borrowed time and the importance of deep, lasting love. Rachel talks about embracing a purposeful life, not taking moments for granted, and nurturing relationships that matter. Whether you’re reflecting on your own journey or seeking to love more deeply, this episode will inspire you to stop waiting and start living boldly. 

Key discussion points:

• Treating every moment as the precious gift it is.

• Investing in personal healing to foster richer relationships.

• Cherishing time with loved ones as if it's finite.

• Lending a helping hand through collective efforts and resources.

• Understanding financial literacy for generational wealth and to better support others.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Aerial Recovery Group https://aerialrecovery.org/

Terri Couser, The Credit Expert: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriCouserTheCreditExpert https://caretools.net/

Marriage Coaches Shannon & Shirley Austin: https://www.marriageinc.us/https://www.instagram.com/marriageinc

The SuperPatch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com/

Get info on the mastermind and coaching: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/coaching

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: “I’ve Never Met a Happy Bully,” designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/9fb60f72a3

👕 Joystarters Merchandise https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

⚡️Join the FREE Joystarters Club: https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/joystartersclub

👩🏽‍⚕️FREE Mental Health Battle Plan: www.MentalHealthBattlePlan.com 

Links and Resources:

😴Perfect Sleep Pad: https://www.perfectsleeppad.com Code: RACHELJOY

❤️ Super Patch Company: https://racheljoybaribeau.superpatch.com

👕 Our Joystarters Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyStarters

📓 Pocket version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/48NBzMy

📔 Larger version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/3TqtZ

Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

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Rachel highlights the joy of spiritual connection, community involvement, and the ripple effect of personal responsibility. 

Tune in to hear Rachel's thoughts on living intentionally, praying with purpose, and the ripple effect of acts of kindness. Whether it's showing up in the lives of others, creating meaningful connections, or planting trees you'll never sit under, this episode will inspire you to live boldly, serve selflessly, and—most importantly—be a doer in life.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Super Patch Company

Pretty Girls Read Shirt

Journey Church 

Get info on the Master Mind and Coaching

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully," designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. 

👕 Joystarters Merchandise: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully" t-shirt

⚡️Join the Joystarters Club

👩🏽‍⚕️Mental Health Battle Plan

Links and Resources:

😴Perfect Sleep Pad - Code: RACHELJOY

❤️ Super Patch Company 

👕Our Joystarters Etsy Store

📓Pocket version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/48NBzMy

📔Larger version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/3TqtZ

🗒 Joystarter Journal

Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

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Reflecting on her personal experiences with natural disasters, including surviving tornadoes, floods, and the recent impact of Hurricane Helene, host Rachel Joy Baribeau emphasizes the importance of intentional giving and community support.

Rachel shares heartfelt stories on how donating quality, meaningful items can make a significant difference to those affected by natural disasters, and urges listeners to get involved in hurricane relief efforts.

Whether it's through monetary donations to local charities, volunteering with organizations like the Red Cross, or participating in community support activities, collective action in aiding recovery and rebuilding is vital.

Join Rachel in this compassionate episode as she champions the power of intentional giving and community involvement. 

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Super Patch Company

Aerial Recovery 

Get info on the Master Mind and Coaching

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully," designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. 

👕 Joystarters Merchandise: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully" t-shirt

⚡️Join the Joystarters Club

👩🏽‍⚕️Mental Health Battle Plan

Links and Resources:

😴Perfect Sleep Pad - Code: RACHELJOY

❤️ Super Patch Company 

👕Our Joystarters Etsy Store

📓Pocket version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/48NBzMy

📔Larger version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/3TqtZ

🗒 Joystarter Journal

Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of a bully's actions? As we navigate the complexities of human behavior, it's crucial to understand that bullying often stems from a place of pain and unhappiness. This realization can be a powerful tool in fostering empathy and creating positive change in our communities.

In this episode, Rachel Joy Baribeau speaks with Patricia Morgan, an experienced educator. Together, they offer invaluable insights tailored for parents, guardians, teachers, and anyone invested in the well-being of young people.

The conversation explores the root causes of bullying and presents practical strategies to address it effectively. Patricia highlights the critical distinction between bullying and unkind behavior, stressing the importance of listening, understanding, and developing supportive plans for children.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who cares about fostering a kinder and more understanding world, this dialogue provides meaningful takeaways that can help transform the way we approach and handle bullying.

DOWNLOAD

I've Never Met a Happy Bully

Remember to check out our merch! 

👕 Joystarters Merchandise: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully" t-shirt

🗒 Joystarter Journal

Links and Resources:

😴Perfect Sleep Pad - Code: RACHELJOY

👕Our Joystarters Etsy Store

📓Pocket version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/48NBzMy

📔Larger version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/3TqtZ

Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

Connect with Rachel:

⚡️Join the Joystarters Club

📘Order Relentless Joy Buy the book!

✅Subscribe to the newsletter!

Sign up here 

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully," designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel talks faith, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of growth. She reveals the story behind her talk at the Ignite Women's Conference and her candid confession about failing to communicate well, the resulting guilt, and her journey to seek forgiveness and improvement.

She invites listeners to join her in a journey of faith, affirming that God's love and plans extend beyond our failures.

Tune in to this episode for a blend of personal stories, spiritual insights, and an invitation to walk in faith, embrace forgiveness, and grow through and beyond our imperfections.

DOWNLOAD

I've Never Met a Happy Bully

Your Mental Health Battle Plan

Remember to check out our merch! 

👕 Joystarters Merchandise: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully" t-shirt

🗒 Joystarter Journal

Links and Resources:

😴Perfect Sleep Pad - Code: RACHELJOY

👕Our Joystarters Etsy Store

📓Pocket version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/48NBzMy

📔Larger version of JOY journal: https://amzn.to/3TqtZ

Mental Health Resources from KonnectMD: https://www.konnectmd.com/change

Connect with Rachel:

⚡️Join the Joystarters Club

📘Order Relentless Joy Buy the book!

✅Subscribe to the newsletter!

Sign up here 

DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK: "I've Never Met a Happy Bully," designed to address bullying in various facets of life, from schools to sports to workplaces. This comprehensive resource features expert insights and practical advice aimed at fostering healthier communities and saving lives. 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.