Talking Joy Podcast

Pastor Amy is back for another conversation with Pam!! This time they talk about our mental wellbeing during these stressful times. Amy shares her favorite Meredith Jars of Joy quote--Don't go back to sleep. An inspirational message for all of us. https://www.talkingjoy.org

Pam has a candid conversation with a former drug and alcohol abuser. they discuss how it is possible to move from darkness into the light. I believe we can overcome anything with faith in something bigger than ourselves and a supportive program/community that gives back by helping others. Pam says, "we are all broken, cracked people--I believe that's how the light get's in." You might wonder, "why an anonymous conversation?" Anonymity provides protection for all members of a program from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. Therefore, this program is based on attraction rather than promotion. https://www.talkingjoy.org

Pam sits down to talk with celebrated portrait and landscape artist, TJ Cunningham. In his paintings Tim captures the light in the Vermont landscapes in a magical way. As a huge fan and follower of his work, Pam wanted to know the spirituality behind his painting and what role it plays in his success. Tune in to learn more about Tim and the special way he signs his paintings before they leave to grace the walls of their forever homes! https://www.talkingjoy.org

Dr. Sandra is a Personal Energy Strategist™ and Author of Life in 4-Part Harmony ~ Get Everything in Your Life to Work with Everything Else in Your Life. She serves high-achieving women professionals who want to recover from or prevent burnout, stress, and anxiety. As a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and Qigong practitioner with years of clinical, teaching and consulting experience, Dr. Sandra has a unique ability to blend evidence-based strategies and ancient wisdom into a practical formula for sustainable success and fulfillment.

Friendships can be complicated. According to Celes Chua from Personal Excellence, there are three types of friends. There is the Hi-Bye friend, the regular friend and true soul friends (our besties, who drive all night to scoop you up off the bathroom floor when your world is falling apart. Take a listen to the talking joy team as we come to understand the value theses different types of friendships bring to our lives.

I am excited for you to meet my guest Joy Dushey! Years ago she created something called The Joyful Approach, that emerged during a great transformation in her life after suffering with grief and illness. While recovering from a stroke at 29, she began to question how she was living her life and realized that until then, she had been living a life without true meaning.  When she looks back now, the entire process was an awakening. Today she shares her inspiring story and how eventually she found meaning and joy in her life. https://www.talkingjoy.org

Pam talks to Joy Adler who has been a leader in Holistic Health, Healing & Wellness, for over 2 decades. Joy uses her knowledge and training in psychology, energy and the arts to help you attain optimal health. She is also an award-winning singer/songwriter and sound healer and integrates her experience with holistic health into “Music for healing.” If you are going through a tough time, this is the podcast for you--I believe it will help you find hope and encouragement for your journey. Take a listen! https://www.talkingjoy.org

A conversation with Spiritual Teacher and Coach, Rita Desnoyers-Garcia. She helps women have a happier life by making better decisions. You can start today by following her simple steps in her book, The Self-Compassion Project/Workbook. When you're aligned with your purpose, you make great choices that lead to more growth, more life, and more joy. https://www.talkingjoy.org

On this episode Pam asks her team, "what is the one thing you get to do every day that makes you happy?" During our conversation we found that it is the simplest of things that make our days joyful. If we can pause just long enough to notice when someone smiles at us, expresses gratitude or how we feel in our bodies after working out at the Bar Method-Summit. These simple things are all that is needed to live a happy life. https://www.talkingjoy.org

It's been a month since our team checked in during our ten week quarantine in NJ.There is quite a contrast between these two podcasts. In the first one, everyone has mostly positive comments about slowing down and actually feels a little guilty about it. In this episode there are many more struggles. I am sure you can relate, life has become a roller coaster of emotions.