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

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a beautify story about Rachel and her mom. However, if you have recently lost a loved one, or you don't want to dive into those emotions right now, this is an episode better saved for another time.

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Natasha asks Rachel to explain the complicated relationship she had with her mom, and Rachel responds with a beautiful story about restoring their relationship. 

Rachel shares the story of the last months of her mother's life, and urges everyone to make amends. "Regret is the nastiest bedfellow," she says, "and it is the most avoidable emotion in our lives."

This is a difficult topic and a hard chapter, but it will spark important conversations, healing, and restored connections.

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Listen in as Rachel talks about an incident that took place on her honeymoon, and how someone who was "a noticer" saved her life. Being someone who notices details, who sees more than the surface, who is invested in others is part of living a joy-filled life.

She also reads an excerpt from chapter 3, a story about a red bird chasing her car, and explains the significance of the red bird.

In Relentless Joy, she says, "This book is your invitation from this moment forward to never miss the opportunity to savor the joy in your life. If you did an audit on the worst times of your life and got down to the granular details, I'm willing to bet there was something beautiful. Even in the midst of that pain, I can count all I've lost and it is a lot. Or I can count my joy. The choice is up to me."

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Rachel talks about staying in Ernest Hemingway's house while on safari in Kenya, a gift from her Aunt Karen. She discovered it was the home of a "rad chick" named Martha Gellhorn, a war correspondent who traveled to war zones and covered conflicts for 60 years. 

In this episode, Rachel asks how Martha rectified the polarity of her experiences: to see death and destruction in such an intimate way, etched on the faces of strangers. She says in Relentless Joy, "I thought I was going for a safari. Instead, a gutsy war correspondent reached across history to challenge me to look at the dichotomy of joy and pain in my own life."

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

This week:

Listen in as Rachel explains what a Joy Start is and why it was so important to add Joy Starts to the book. Natasha shares how she used this concept in her workplace, and early readers share their reactions to what they've read so far.

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Relentless Joy launches on June 20th. As part of the launch, some of Rachel's friends got together to create a Book Launch Team. Rachel has been going into the group live each week to discuss the book and share the stories behind the stories you'll read in the book.

Listen in as Rachel talks about some of the friends she wrote about and talks about the power of the stories we tell ourselves. 

"I want to tell stories of overcoming, stories of finding joy in the midst of immense pain, and stories that will inspire people for generations to come," Rachel says. "I want to teach you to tell similar stories too, my friend."

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What are you willing to look foolish for? What project or cause or person are you so passionate about that you're willing to risk it all? In this episode, Rachel emphasizes the importance of following your dreams with everything you've got, embracing your emotions and pursuing your passions, even if it means looking silly or annoying to others.

Rachel says, "I don't want to look back in my life and say, 'I did it halfway. I was scared. I sat on the sidelines.'"

You'll walk away feeling empowered to live a life without regrets so you can live a more fulfilling life.

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We all have moments when we feel like we're drowning in responsibilities and challenges, but what if we could step back and gain a new perspective on the situation? What if we could tap into our creativity and find new solutions to the problem?

In this episode, Rachel reminds us that sometimes the very thing that's overwhelming us is something we once prayed for. She also explores the power of creativity and perspective in both personal and professional contexts - and shares some behind the scenes info on the mutually-beneficial partnerships she's developed for her upcoming book, "Relentless Joy."

You'll be inspired  to tap into your own creativity and find new ways of approaching challenges and working with others.

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Meditation by Melanie Reese https://youtu.be/FYJsJlmeoa0

Wake Up by Laura Reed on Spotify

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Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive content that may be difficult for some listeners. If you're listening with children or have experienced a traumatic event or have had thoughts of self-harm, please be advised.

Join Rachel in this heartfelt episode as she shares about a tragedy affecting one of our team members at I'm Changing the Narrative. In addition, she provides updates on her latest activities, including the recording of the audio book for her upcoming book, Relentless Joy.

She also discusses the plans at I'm Changing the Narrative for Mental Health Month, inviting you to a Twitter Space on May 1st focused on Creating a Mental Health Battle Plan. Tune in for an insightful conversation about mental health and resilience.

She also highlights how you can support the Lovelady Center, a wholeway house for women who have been through abuse, drug addiction, prostitution and more.

And you'll learn about the newly-formed launch team for Relentless Joy. 

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Mental Health Battle Plan Twitter Space - May 1st at 7 Central / 8 EST 

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Join Rachel as she explores the power of travel, books, and dreams, and learn how you can find the same joy and fulfillment in your own life. In this episode:

• Rachel shares how traveling to new places has enriched her life as she talks about some destinations have filled her soul.
• Rachel is an avid reader, and she gives us the scoop on some of the titles she's read recently. 
• And, she encourages everyone to make their voice heard.

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Have you ever thought about how coffee cups and artwork can bring joy into our lives? In this episode of Joystarters, Rachel takes us on a journey to explore the connection between everyday objects and the joy they can bring.

Rachel shares a heartwarming story about her mom's remedy for "stinkin' thinkin'," offering practical tips for shifting our mindset to make positive changes in our day. You'll come away from this episode with an exercise to help you transform negative thoughts into positive ones.

Rachel also shares lessons learned from her recent travels, book tour updates, and news about the Joystarters Club community.

Tune in to this episode of Joystarters and discover how small things like coffee cups and artwork can make a big impact on our happiness and well-being.

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