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JOY Unfiltered: Choose Joy on Purpose
Joy Unfiltered is the podcast where joy gets real, grounded, and useful. Hosted by Rachel Bents, keynote speaker and author of Be With: 39 Habits for a Joy-Filled Life and Joy Is the Strategy, this show is built on one simple belief: joy isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you choose, on purpose, even when life is hard. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, solo reflections, and guest episodes about how to choose joy in your wellbeing, your relationships, your leadership…
Episodes
- JOY Unfiltered: Choose Joy on Purpose
Release the Past, Reclaim Your Joy: A Conversation with Lesley Christine
Send us Fan Mail What if the thing keeping you stuck… isn’t your life - but what you’re still holding onto? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down…
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One Text Could Change Someone’s Life (And the Science Proves It)
Send us Fan Mail What if changing someone’s entire day… their mood… even their life… took less than 30 seconds? In this solo episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel…
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Releasing Armor Weight: Midlife Reawakening & True Self-Trust with Lisa Barwise
Send us Fan Mail What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Rachel sits down with Lisa Barwise, founder…
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Why Laughter Might Be Your Greatest Leadership Advantage
Send us Fan Mail What if laughter isn’t a break from leadership… but the reason you lead better? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel breaks down the…
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From Diet Culture to Compassion: A Joyful Plant-Based Life with Jenny Cheifetz
Send us Fan Mail What if the way you eat could bring more joy—not just to your body, but to the world? In this powerful and honest conversation, Rachel sits…
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Your Patterns Are Your Power: The Science Behind Joy-Led Leadership
Send us Fan Mail What if the patterns you’ve been trying to fix… are actually the key to your next level of leadership? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered…
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Rewiring Your Mind Through Creativity: Finding Calm, Clarity & Joy with Crystal Mills
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to clarity, calm, and joy… was as simple as picking up a pen? In this inspiring episode, Rachel sits down with Krystal Mills…
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Stop Forcing It. Start Living It.
Send us Fan Mail What if the reason things feel hard… is because you’re forcing them? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel dives into the powerful shift…
- JOY Unfiltered: Choose Joy on Purpose
From “Fine” to Fulfilled: Reclaiming Joy with Connie Cotter
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your life looks “good on paper”… but something still feels missing? In this heartfelt and energizing conversation, Rachel…
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Micro-Joy: The Small Shift That Changes Everything
Send us Fan Mail What if you don’t need a new routine, more discipline, or a complete life overhaul to feel better? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel…
- JOY Unfiltered: Choose Joy on Purpose
What Nobody Tells You About Aging (And Why It’s Actually Beautiful)
Send us Fan Mail What if aging isn’t something to fight… but something to embrace? In this heartfelt episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with author…
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The Science of Joy, Energy, and Your Nervous System
Send us Fan Mail What if joy isn’t something you earn—but something you lead with? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel challenges the deeply ingrained…
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The Art of Noticing: How Small Moments Create a Joyful Life
Send us Fan Mail What if joy isn’t something you wait for… but something you learn to see? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with fellow…
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Joy-Led Leadership: The 4 Shifts That Change Everything
Send us Fan Mail What if leadership didn’t require burnout, pressure, or constant proving? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel breaks down a new way of…
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The Truth About Starting a Business (No Magic Pixie Dust Required)
Send us Fan Mail What happens when getting fired becomes the best thing that ever happened to you? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with…
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Leading with Purpose, Connection, and Clarity
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unscripted, Rachel Bents explores how embracing joy can transform leadership from one of exhaustion to one rooted in…
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Race, Responsibility, and Real Conversation with Nicole Kelly
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I sit down with Nicole Kelly for a deeply honest conversation about race, inequality, and community in…
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Mastering the Inner Critic and Embodying Joy with Tasha Wilson
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I sit down with Tasha Wilson for a powerful conversation about inner healing, boundaries, purpose, and what…
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Embodied Self-Trust, Boundaries, and the Quiet Practice of Joy with Rebecca Thomas
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I sit down with Rebecca Thomas for a thoughtful conversation about joy, self-trust, boundaries, and what it…
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From Fear to Flow: Chris Vabre on Art, Color, and Creative Confidence
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with artist, designer, and watercolor coach Chris Vabre for a heartfelt conversation about…
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Your Brain on Joy: The Neuroscience of Why Joy Makes You a Better Leader
Send us Fan Mail Is joy just a nice feeling—or is it actually a leadership advantage? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, we explore the surprising science…
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What Happens When Joy Becomes a Habit? with Bethany Shipley
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Joy Unfiltered is a little different and a lot of fun. Rachel welcomes speaker, writer, and personal brand guide Bethany…
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Stop Chasing the Checklist. Start Building Community.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with Brenda Rigney, business coach and founder of Aligned AF Community, to talk about what…
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Living in Rhythm: How Safety Restores Energy and Clarity
Send us Fan Mail In this grounding episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with Leah Piera Murphy, a somatic practitioner, nervous system educator, and…
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Rewire Your Brain for Joy Every Morning
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel explores the neuroscience behind morning mindset and identity change. Key Topics Covered: Why the…
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From Lived Experience to Lasting Legacy with Dinah LaPrairie
Send us Fan Mail What if the book inside you isn’t about becoming an author… but about becoming clearer, braver, and more impactful? In this episode, I sit…
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Coming Home to Your Body: Nervous System Healing & the Courage to Feel
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Jennifer J. Grove, Nervous System Whisperer and Venting Coach, to talk about what it…
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Joy Is Built, Not Found: How pauses. pushups. plants. biologically create joy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode: We unpack how joy isn’t something you wait for - it’s something you build through small, biological inputs that influence…
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Healing Beyond the Individual: A Conversation with Chase Thayer
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Chase Thayer — Long-Term Recovery Coach & Family Systems Specialist Website: https://www.austinintegrationcoaching.com/ About Chase…
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Why Joy Works (Even When Life Is Hard)
Send us Fan Mail Joy isn’t about ignoring stress, grief, or reality. It’s about how we stay human inside of it. In this episode, Rachel explores why joy isn’t…
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Joy Is the Strategy (Not the Reward)
Send us Fan Mail What if joy isn’t something you earn after everything is fixed, but the strategy that helps you live, lead, and feel better now? In this first…
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Joy Is a Business Strategy: How Feeling Good Helps You Earn More
Send us Fan Mail Most of us have been taught that stress = success. But what if the real secret to growth, clarity, and cash is… JOY? In this episode of Joy…
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You’re Not Lazy. You’re Just Tired
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What is wrong with me?” - this episode is for you. This week on Joy Unfiltered, we’re…
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Eat More. Weigh Less. Seriously.
Send us Fan Mail Feeling hungry and stuck? It might be time to eat more - not less. In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I’m busting the toxic myth that weight…
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Building Vegan Muscle on a Budget
Send us Fan Mail Think you need a $90 protein powder and a boutique gym membership to build muscle on a vegan diet? Think again. In this episode of Joy…
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The Plant Powered Muscle Blueprint: What to Eat to Actually Build Strength
Send us Fan Mail Are oats, peanut butter, and beans really enough protein to build muscle on a plant-based diet? Spoiler: Nope. In this episode of Joy…
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Is Your Snack Lying to You? How to Actually Read a Nutrition Label
Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Is Your Snack Lying to You? How to Actually Read a Nutrition Label Podcast: Joy Unfiltered Host: Rachel Bents Episode Summary…
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Joy Unfiltered – Episode 2: Creatine: Your New Best Friend for Muscle, Brain, and Aging Like a Badass
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 3 – Creatine: Your New Best Friend for Muscle, Brain, and Aging Like a Badass Podcast: Joy Unfiltered Tagline: No burpees. No BS…
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Joy Unfiltered – Episode 2: You’re Not Inconsistent - You’re Just Exhausted
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 2 – You’re Not Inconsistent. You’re Just Exhausted. Podcast: Joy Unfiltered Tagline: No burpees. No BS. Just fun. You’re not lazy…
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Joy Unfiltered – Episode 1: Who Am I and Why This Podcast?
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of Joy Unfiltered — the show for high-achieving women who are ready to stop running on fumes and start…