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The Path to Joy
Yes!! This a podcast about joy, perspective, and being human. I share stories from my own life -- the things that make me laugh, make me think, and sometimes make me rethink everything.
No expertise. No perfect answers. Just one person paying attention and sharing what she finds along the way.
Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for a new episode.
Enjoy the journey.
Episodes
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Driving Around in my Minivan!
Don't worry -- today's episode isn't really about my minivan -- I just had Chuck Berry's 'Driving Around in my Automobile' stuck in my head! This episode is…
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The 'Stream' of Consciousness!
This is the second episode inspired by the new movie ’Inside Out 2!’ I was so tickled by the brilliant concept of an actual ’stream’ of consciousness that I…
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Do You Need to Acclimate to Peace and Calm??
I know we often say we just want things to be calmer but, for so many of us (myself included!), when things are calm, we get a bit antsy. It can feel…
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Other Ways to Mark Time!
I've probably traveled this small stretch of real estate in my bedroom tens of thousands of times. So, I thought I'd share some 'bedside' stories (literally…
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Creating Your Dot-to-Dot!
Today's episode is about those dot-to-dot books where you can create a koala, a sloth, a kangaroo, etc. Well, not really. What if you could name all of your…
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Oh, That Pesky Stray Cat!
Today's episode is about cats -- sort of. I've been focusing on a 'stray cat' lately and I have to stop! You may have some strays too. Let's talk about these…
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An 'Anteroom' for Words!
Today’s episode is about how our words and intentions get garbled in translation. A good reminder that we may not always translate someone’s meaning correctly…
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My Reaction to a Cafeteria Filled With People!!
Today’s episode is about how we process nerves, accomplishment, and the like. Processing is hard and sometimes you may just end of crying in the car! Thanks so…
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Metamorphosis (and Some Crazy Butterfly Facts!).
Today’s episode is about butterflies. Well, kind of. It’s really about using the process of metamorphosis as an allegory to understand our own life…
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Burning Down the House!
Today’s episode is about anger. Anger isn’t always bad -- it can fuel you and provide a sense of purpose and clarity. But, its flames can get so big, it can…
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Maybe It's Time to Go Back to Bed!
Sometimes you just need to call it. It’s OK to have as Alexander described it: ’a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.’ Or even a not-so-terrible day…
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Do We All Feel Lost??
Today’s episode reflects on one of my favorite questions of late: do we all feel lost?? My magic eight-ball says, ’Yes!’ Thanks so much for listening! I love…
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To Appease or Not to Appease, That is the Question!
Today’s episode is for all my friends who need to make sure everyone is OK before you can relax and enjoy yourselves (AND, yes, I am a reformed ‘appeaser’ –…
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For the Class of 2024 Parents!
Today’s episode is about loving BIG and how hard it can be to let go. Yes, we are so proud and excited for our kids as they move into adulthood but, oh, it’s…
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A Fridge Re-Org and the Definition of Grace.
Today’s episode is about a fridge re-org and the notion of ’earning one’s keep.’ Well, sort of. It’s really about the facet of grace that is so hard for us to…
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The Power of Belief (and the Four-Minute Mile)!
Today’s episode is inspired by a visit to the Penn Relays and a record-breaking race. Belief is incredibly powerful -- that old adage isn’t too far off…
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Springtime for Melissa!
Well, we may be moving out of spring and into sticky, hot summer in a lot of places but that’s OK! Today’s episode is really more about a metaphorical spring…
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Thank You Anne Lamott!
On today’s episode, I share some beautiful words from Anne Lamott’s newest book ’Somehow: Thoughts on Love.’ I received a signed copy (yay!) and I absolutely…
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The Art of Listening!
Today’s episode is all about listening: listening as a form of meditation and a tool to help us stay hyper-present. Thanks so much for listening! I love…
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Maybe We All Need Some of These Reminders!
This is a post-retreat episode! After listening to women share their stories, dreams, and fears over three days together, I found there are a few reminders…
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What Color is Your Canvas??
Today’s episode is about the complexity of our emotions: sometimes it’s exhausting to identify everything we are feeling at a moment in time. Here’s another…
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Picking Up Some Clues Along the Way!
Today’s episode is a bit about me and my journey (AND genetics!!). But, it’s really about the clues and insights we pick up along the way. Thanks so much for…
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What's on Your Oasis??
Today’s episode is all about clarity! I share a fun exercise, inspired by Siskel and Ebert, to help you better identify what’s on your oasis. Thanks so much…
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'A Universe Held Together By Love!'
Today’s episode is inspired by our return home from Austria -- and some time in the Zurich airport. And, I share a short excerpt about ’belonging’ from the…
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A Tale of Two Skis Part Deux!
Today’s episode picks up where Tuesday’s left off. Do I get back up the mountain to ski again?? Do the Austrian’s beg me to join their Olympic team? I know you…
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A Tale of Two Skis!
I’ve been teaching myself to ski for the last few years -- all leading up to this moment -- skiing in Austria! Today, I share my first experience on a ’real’…
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We are Going to be OK!
Today’s episode will hopefully offer some relief. Listen friends, we are going to be OK. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and…
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Some Words From Bossy Pants Bloom!
Sometimes I can be a little bossy. There, I said it. Today’s episode includes me giving some advice (and being a little bossy)! Thanks so much for listening! I…
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A Big Day (and the Day After)!
On today’s episode I share about a very big day -- a magical ’unicorn’ of a day. And the day (and subsequent let down) after. Thanks so much for listening! I…
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What if It All Worked Out??
Today’s episode is inspired by my dear friend, Cara Bradley. There are so many ’what if’ questions that run through our heads. Here’s one that can inspire calm…
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I Threw Myself a Party!
Today’s episode is about recognizing your work, your effort. Sometimes you need to celebrate all that goes into something rather than the outcome. And…
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Time For a Little Yin and Yang!
Today’s episode is about balance: balance between quiet, introverted ’yin’ energy and more active, extroverted ’yang’ energy. Admittedly, I need a bit more…
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One of the Best Questions!!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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A Living Room Picnic!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Thank You Simon and Garfunkel!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Some Days of JOY!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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When the Urge to Act Outweighs Your Resistance.
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Joy, Love, and the Nobel Prize!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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My 100th episode!!
Hi friends! In today's episode, I shared that this is my 100th episode! Woohoo!! As a thank you for listening, I am offering you a deep discount off my…
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It's True: A Watched Pot Never Boils!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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How to Slow Down a Runaway Train!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Some of My Daily Practices!
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Um, I think I'm a 'Bowling Mom!'
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Sometimes Goodbyes are Tough.
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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A SNOW Day!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Some of my Favorite Words from the Late Louise Hay!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Let's Start With Some Teeny-Tiny Steps!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Acknowledging the WIN!!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Word of the Year ... Part Deux!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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A Word for the Year!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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What’s ’Awe’ Got to Do With It?
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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How to Move Through Fear (a Skiing Episode)!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Are You Familiar with the Concept of ’Beshert??’
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Lessons from a Trip to See ’Disney’s Frozen Jr.!’
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Thoughts to Surround Yourself With (a bit of Counter Programming)!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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That Moment When a ’Lightbulb Comes On!’
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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An Ode to the Small, Quiet Moments of JOY!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Time for Some Visioning, Friends!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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A ’You’ve Got This’ List!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…
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Winter isn’t so Bad!
Hi friends! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides…