In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights guest Croft Edwards, a 25-year Army veteran and author of The Liquid Accordion, discussing how the body and mind work together and how daily habits are always “practice” that either move you toward desired outcomes or keep you stuck.

The key takeaway is to practice intentionally—whether that’s exercise, breathwork, getting off the couch, or choosing joy—because repetition builds skill in whatever you do most.

Croft defines productive joy as “flow,” a friction-free state, which connects to the Intentionality Group’s focus on solving root causes in business by taking care of humans first, improving productivity, ROI, and retention. The episode encourages listeners to take action: adopt better practices, show up differently in meetings, read The Liquid Accordion,

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Episode Highlights:00:00 Recap Intro00:06 Meet Croft Edwards00:43 The Liquid Accordion00:52 What Are You Practicing01:53 Choosing Joy Daily03:44 Flow And Friction04:36 Humans First Leadership05:27 Practice It Today06:18 Take Action Next