Project Joyful

Project Joyful

Download on the App Store

Project Joyful episodes

  • Boost Your Energy and Focus with These Three Work Practices - 25 May

    Discover practical work practices to help high-achieving professionals maintain their energy levels. Perfect for health-centred leaders, Tracy shares her expert insights as both an executive coach and medical herbalist.

    Key Takeaways:

    Herbal Allies: Incorporate adaptogenic herbs like Rhodiola and nootropic herbs like Ginkgo biloba to enhance cognitive function and build resilience during stressful times.

    Movement and Posture: Regularly adjust your posture, ensure frequent movement, and give your eyes mini breaks to combat the energy drain from prolonged screen time

    Breathing Techniques: Practice the box breath method used by Navy SEALs to stay calm and maintain deep, intentional breathing for reduced stress and increased endurance.

    Book a call with Tracy: https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Clarity

    11 min
  • Living Purposefully: How Small Daily Goals Can Transform Everything

    Tracy Tutty explores the transformative power of embracing small, daily purposes instead of fixating on discovering one grand life purpose.

    Key Takeaway Points:

    Living in the Present: Tracy emphasises the importance of being present and experiencing life's small moments rather than obsessing over finding a single, overarching purpose.

    Daily Purpose: Adopting daily purposes, such as connecting with loved ones or maintaining personal well-being, can have a profound impact on our happiness and fulfillment.

    Your Mind Loves the Familiar: Your mind's natural inclination to seek safety in routine can be a barrier to stepping out and taking risks that matter. Moving with it rather than trying to push through it can supercharge your personal and professional growth.

    Join us as we uncover how to curate a life well-lived by focusing on what truly matters to you, moment by moment.

    Found this episode inspiring? Yay! We'd love it if you chose to subscribe and leave a review. 

    11 min
  • How Motherwort Supports Women's Health, Emotional Rest, and Cardiac Wellbeing

    We're delving into the fascinating world of Motherwort—also known as Leonurus cardiaca, or "heart of a lion." We'll explore this remarkable herb's rich history as both a women's healer and a heart tonic, uncovering its traditional uses to steady the heart, calm anxiety, and support women through all stages of life.

    Medical Herbalist, Tracy Tutty, shares insights from both traditional Western Herbal Medicine and the latest scientific studies, highlighting Motherwort's potential to ease nervous palpitations, emotional unrest, and even support heart health.

    With Mother's Day on the horizon, Tracy invites listeners to reflect on the true meaning of nurturing - reminding us that "mothering" begins with how we care for ourselves. Plus, she offers gentle guidance on using powerful plant medicines wisely and the importance of seeking personalised advice from a trained medical herbalist. Get ready to feel grounded, gladdened, and inspired by the steadfast support Motherwort offers

    9 min
  • Creating Space for What Matters - The Art of Self Aware Leadership

    Lets talk about the importance of nervous system regulation, self-care, and leadership.

    This week, we're exploring the power of self-awareness as a fundamental leadership strategy. Host, Tracy Tutty, shares her own experiences of navigating a hectic period, delving into the challenges of maintaining nervous system regulation amidst stress, and the misconceptions around what it truly means to be regulated. 

    She unpacks the importance of tuning in to your own energy, the benefits of balancing drive with rest, and how to reprioritise commitments for greater wellbeing. Tracy also discusses how small shifts in self-care and mindset can help leaders feel better, lead better, and create space for what matters most-reminding us all that self-awareness isn't just a luxury, but a vital strategy for sustainable, joyful leadership. 

    If our free webinar, When You Feel Better You Lead Better, is speaking to you, grab your spot athttps://www.tracytutty.co.nz/LBFB

    It's sixty minutes of rest and relaxation wrapped up in new ways of being at work

    9 min
  • Unlocking Oregano's Secrets: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science for Health Centred Leaders

    This week we shine a spotlight on oregano (Origanum vulgare), revealing its rich history, science-backed health benefits, and practical tips for daily use. Discover why this"joy of the mountain" herb is cherished for more than just culinary flair.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Broad Spectrum Healing: Oregano boasts antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it effective for wound healing, digestive relief, and immune support.
    2. Gut and Parasite Support: Evidence supports using oregano to aid digestion, soothe IBS symptoms, and even expel parasites, making it a handy ally at home or while travelling.
    3. Energetic Benefits: Beyond physical health, Tracy explores oregano's warming,grounding energetics, supporting emotional wellbeing, gut instinct, and overall vitality.

    Tune in to learn easy ways to harness oregano's power and why professional guidance matters for potent herbal remedies.

    12 min
  • The Secret to Sustainable High Performance as a Woman Leader

    In this episode of Project Joyful: The podcast for Health-Centred Leaders we are delving into the recurring cycle of exhaustion among high achievers. Tracy Tutty, a medical herbalist and executive coach, shares how leaders can break free from the burnout loop without changing jobs. Joined by Angelique Binet, this episode explores the root cause of the exhaustion many leaders face.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Understand Your Role: Tracy emphasises recognising the behavioural patterns that lead to burnout. It's crucial to understand 'who you are being' in your role to prevent the exhaustion cycle.
    2. Role of Herbal Medicine: By addressing physiological needs through Western Herbal Medicine, leaders can restore their energy and combat chronic inflammation linked to burnout.
    3. Embrace Self-Discovery: Combining herbal medicine with neuro-identity evolution and leadership coaching can transform your approach to work, allowing your true essence to flourish.

     Discover powerful strategies to reclaim your energy and leadership prowess!

    15 min
  • Stepping up is a failing strategy

    In this episode, Tracy Tutty explores the concept of 'stepping up' in leadership, emphasising that while it may provide short-term benefits, it can lead to burnout if not paired with an evolution of identity. She discusses the importance of leading from your true essence and shifting perspectives to achieve sustainable leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Stepping up can lead to a cycle of burnout.
    2. Identity evolution is crucial for long-term success.
    3. You're not broken; you've forgotten who you are.
    4. Releasing incongruent parts of yourself is essential.
    5. Fake it until you make it can be harmful.
    6. The health impact of prolonged stress.
    7. All resources needed for growth are within you.
    8. Sustainable leadership requires a change in mindset

    Interested in finding out more about how Tracy can help you? Click this link for more information - https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Clarity

    9 min
  • Boost Your Productivity - Proven Methods to Get More Done and Stress Less

    In this episode, host Tracy Tutty, delves into the intricacies of productivity, unveiling strategies to enhance efficiency without compromising well-being and relationships. Boost your productivity with these actionable insights:

    1. Understanding Distractions: Discover the impact of interruptions. Did you know workers are facing up to 31 daily distractions. We'll talk about how this affects productivity.
    2. Identify Your Keystone Action: Learn to pinpoint the one task that simplifies and accelerates others, using Tracy's method for podcast creation as an example.
    3. Regulate for Success: Overcome stress-induced tunnel vision by regulating your nervous system through active recovery techniques like breathing exercises and movement.

    Join Tracy Tutty as she dispels the myth of busyness equating productivity and shares how alignment and clarity can transform your approach to work. Tune in to learn how to focus on what truly matters with practical steps for a more productive week. Don't miss the opportunity to supercharge your productivity!

    9 min
  • Choosing Ease Over Hustle: The Key to Wellness

    In this episode, Tracy Tutty discusses the importance of finding relaxation and rest in the midst of a culture that glorifies busyness and constant pressure. She highlights the impact of chronic stress on our bodies and shares practical strategies to embrace a more balanced approach to life.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Embracing Spaciousness: actively seek out opportunities for relaxation and rest. Be prepared for the discomfort that may arise when transitioning from a constant state of high pressure to a more relaxed mindset.
    2. Setting Boundaries: clearly communicate and enforce boundaries, such as limiting work-related activities after hours, to create space for leisure and family time.
    3. Practising Mindful Breathing: how diaphragm breathing counteracts shallow breathing caused by stress, and how it can positively impact anxiety levels and overall wellbeing.

    Tune in to gain valuable insights on prioritising relaxation and rest as essential components of a balanced and fulfilling life.

    10 min
  • Preventing burnout - Essential tips for women leaders

    43% of women in leadership are experiencing burnout. In this episode, host Tracy Tutty and guest Angelique Binet delve into the top mistakes women make as they inadvertently head towards that insidious wall. Drawing from her extensive experience in the corporate world and her journey as a former burnout survivor, Tracy shares the pivotal shifts necessary for women to reclaim their energy and joy in leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Active Recovery: Tracy emphasises the need for relaxation and taking breaks. She explains how even when you're resting, your conscious mind works on problems, leading to better solutions.
    • Breathing Techniques: Simple methods like the box breath, utilised by Navy Seals, can bring calmness to high-pressure situations.
    • Nature Walks: Immersing oneself in nature provides physical and mental space from stressors, fostering creativity and focus.

    Join Tracy and Angelique in their conversation as they share simple yet impactful shifts you can implement today to lead a healthier, balanced life.

    26 min

About Project Joyful

From the publisher's feed

This podcast is dedicated to the art of joyful living. More than being happy, rediscover that soul filled joy moment by moment.