Talking Joy Podcast

Mark I. Rosen, Ph.D. is the author of Thank You for Being Such a Pain: Spiritual Guidance for Dealing with Difficult People. Join us for a great discussion about people who cause us to feel emotions we would rather not feel! “When life is easy we don’t really have a motivation to grow and change, and when we get challenged we are forced to grow and change.” ~Mark Rosen

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We are listening to spring! A favorite time of year – a season of awakening, new life and new beginnings. It is also a changing season, often reflecting the ongoing transformation of our souls. Join the Talking Joy Team for a listening practice that will help you awaken to spring after the long winter months. www.talkingjoy.org

Jackie went from drinking herself out of college to spiraling into a very dark place. When she got sober at age twenty five, she found hope in a new life with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous. She says she is a completely different and better version of herself since putting down alcohol in 2007. Today, she continues to work on herself, emotionally, mentally and spiritually through the 12 steps of AA. Take a listen to this inspiring story. You will find that there is hope, there is help and there is happiness on the other side. www.talkingjoy.org

An easy conversation with nutrition expert, Allison Thibault about being mindful about what you eat and tips for fueling your body with what it needs most; sleep, hydration, less stress and muscle building. You can start by following these guidelines to help reduce inflammation, support healthy hormonal balance, reduce cravings, support healthy weight loss and maintenance, glowing vibrant skin, improvement in mood and confidence, healthy digestion, and more! Listen in now and visit the Talking Joy Blog for a list of these great tips and resources: https://www.talkingjoy.org/blog

Pam invites us to listen to a prayer by Thomas Merton followed by group discussion. Listen to how these moms are finding ways to help themselves and their kids navigate quarantine--one year later. It is wearing on all of us. Our conversation is a reminder that we are more alike than un-alike. Take a listen.

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Dispatch Band Member, Brad Corrigan, and Middlebury College Athletic Director, Erin Quinn, are talking about their long-standing friendship. Take a listen to this inspiriting story about a young coach and his lasting commitment to support his players on and off the field. Erin's former lacrosse recruit, Brad, says, “In order to truly give, you first have to figure out what God put in your hands.” Learn how they both figured out over time how to serve and uplift people with the “gifts” they have been given. If you would like to know more about Erin and Brad visit https://www.talkingjoy.org/conversations-with-pam

The Talking Joy Team is back together for a mediation and discussion on loving kindness--towards yourself, those you love, the person you feel ambivalent about and that person you struggle with. Join us for a simple mediation followed by an inspiring discussion. Learn how these small intentions can overflow into your everyday life and change how you think, feel and live. Joy is sure to follow! https://www.talkingjoy.org/talking-joy-episodes

A conversation with Rebecca Laird about fourteenth century Mystic, Julian of Norwich. Tune in to hear what this Mystic can teach us about life today.

Julian, who was an anchoress had a near-death experience at the age of 30, which would lead her to write her book of brilliant, mystical revelations that has intrigued and inspired reading audiences since they were first published by the Benedictine monk Serenus de Cressy in 1670. She was the first woman in history to be published in the English language! A favorite quote by Julian,"All shall be well and all manner of things shall be well," because the foundation of all is love.

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A conversation with Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Allison Thibault. Founder of Viva Total Health, Allison was rated New Jersey's Top Nutritionist by Hip New Jersey in 2020! She says, being healthy is not participating in the latest fad diet, or eliminating food groups, such as carbs, from your diet.  Healthy is understanding what nutrients are in your food and where your food is coming from.  Pam has been working with Allison for the past eight months for nutritional support and says it has helped improve her quality of life and has changed how she looks, feels and eats. Allison enthusiastically teaches the importance of food for healing and nourishment. Her extensive educational background, along with real world experience, helps make you and your body happy! This is a spiritual practice. Take a listen! https://www.talkingjoy.org

During our Talking Joy conversation, Margot spoke to Pam about life, faith, family and how she tapped into her inner strength to succeed, despite perceived limitations of living with a disability. In 2010, Margot was a senior in high school and had just been accepted to college when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that left her paralyzed. She had to learn to navigate the world in a wheelchair, but Margot remained steadfast in her determination to live a full life as independently as possible. Margot graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in healthcare management and policy. She is now a Federal Healthcare Strategy Consultant in Washington, DC. https://www.talkingjoy.org