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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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Another Marker of Time!
Today's episode highlights another big milestone -- a marker of time -- Ben's 18th birthday! Aaaaaaah! It seems impossible because, in many ways, I'm still in…
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What Would it Feel Like??
I'm not sure how two somewhat Type A parents had such a laid back, go-with-the-flow child, but I did! And sometimes I wonder what it would feel like to…
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Good Enough!
Today's episode is about a push against perfectionism -- a suggestion that 'good enough' is great! Editing, fixing, tinkering until something is perfect can be…
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Just Being Honest!
Today's episode is about being honest with yourself. We all have hopes/dreams that make us feel a bit 'wobbly' -- that, if we are honest, we don't really…
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Coffee, Coffee, Coffee
I do love my morning coffee but, no, today's episode is not simply an homage to coffee. Our coffee pot kicked the bucket today. Don't worry -- I'll be OK! But…
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I Love Getting Older!
I'm not going to go into an exhaustive list about everything I love about getting older -- I'll spare you! But, one of the aspects of getting older that I…
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We are Heading Home!
Well, after a whirlwind two weeks, we are headed home! And I'm so happy! If you are a homebody, I know you feel me. I love traveling and I LOVE going home!…
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Some Heat, Some Noise, and Some Quiet!
The adventure continues! Today's episode begins in Kyoto -- which is so beautiful. It was perhaps too hot for us to experience all of the beauty but we got…
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Everything is OK!
We are a few days in to our Japan trip -- so, today, I share some reflections from the first week of the trip. And, spoiler alert, if you listened to Tuesday's…
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We Are on the Plane!
The next two weeks we are in Japan! Today begins our grand adventure. I have a few worries -- small ones. I know I should be overjoyed that this trip I've been…
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Staring at a Blank Page!
Today's episode is all about, well, staring at a blank page. As you know, I am a big fan of writing -- getting over the fear of what am I going to write??…
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You Can Start Today!
Today I share a short excerpt from my friend Mary Crimmins email about 'today!' AND a day that changed things for me. What if you could start fresh -- begin…
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Knowing What You Need!
Today's episode involves a visit to a wonderful optician. I know -- doesn't sound that compelling. But the visit was quite compelling and a wonderful lesson in…
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Lessons in Skating!
Today's episode is kind of about roller blading but really it's about what a little love and patience can do to soften fear. And, yes, your scaredy cat podcast…
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A Week at Camp!
Apparently all I needed was the topic of 'camp' and all of these day camp memories came flooding back. Yes, today's episode is about summer camp but it also…
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Life in a Treehouse!
No, don't worry -- this podcast is not becoming a DIY show about how to build a treehouse! I can safely say I am probably one of the least qualified podcast…
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Oh Menopause!
Today's episode is kind of about menopause -- but not really though. I share part of an email that Dr. Mary Claire Haver sent in which she writes a letter to…
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It's All About the Return!
Today's episode is about resilience. The return. The power that lies in falling and getting back up. Because we will all fall, make mistakes, change our minds…
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The Art of Not Talking About It!
On today's episode, I take you along on our not-a-college-tour trip to Albany -- complete with mall food court memories, rollerblading, and teen-approved…
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Sand Is Not My Love Language!
Today, in addition to sharing some summer confessions (I’ve always been more of an indoor cat who just wants to read in the shade with a cold drink), I talk…
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Today's episode is about a super short social media video I made about being OK if you don't want know what you want to be when you grow up. I recorded it on a…
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The End of an Era!
Perhaps the title of today's episode is a bit overly dramatic. Yes, it is the 'end of an era' with the twins moving up to high school, but there are many…
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Making a List and Checking It Twice!
I couldn't help the Santa reference but no, this is not a Christmas-themed episode. This episode is all about 'the worries' -- that list of things that keep…
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Some Requested Advice!
Today's episode is a bit out-of-left field. I don't really love giving advice, especially business advice. But, today, I'm stepping outside of my comfort zone…
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Words Create Your World!
Today’s episode is all about words. Words have so much power and sometimes we all get a little sloppy with them. It’s not intentional -- we do it without…
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Making Some New Habits!
Today's episode is about habits. Breaking habits and starting new ones is soooo hard -- so much of what we do is patterned and habitual. But, I do think at…
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The Earthly Garden of Emotions!
I know the title of today's episode seems a bit opaque. I promise it's not. I don't think my writing style could ever be described as anything but…
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A Trio of Mothers!
Today's episode is about this past Mother's Day -- there were three mothers in the house this year celebrating. And, yes, I realize I'm a few weeks late with…
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As the World Comes Alive...
As the world comes alive, I'm reminded how nature takes it's time. Not rushing. Patiently waiting until the time is right and then -- whoosh, everything is…
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Still Missing You, Dad.
You probably guessed from the title of today's episode that today I'm chatting about my dad. Although I'm sad -- it's not a 'sad' episode. I share some of the…
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I Had to Share a Bit More...
As promised, retreat episode #2! Some observations and thoughts -- ranging from the power of a voice to my MOM! It's hard to say goodbye to these retreat…
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With Awareness, We Do Better!
I recently wrapped up my sixth retreat so I'm going to have a couple 'retreat-centric' episodes. Today, I'm sharing a big theme of this retreat -- how, with…
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You Don't Know How Great You Are!
Today's episode is inspired, yet again, by my friend Cara Bradley. The title of her email 'You Don't Know How Great You Are' just hit me. Because she is 1,000%…
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Letting the Tears Flow!
Today's episode is about crying. And if you are bit concerned, no, I'm not crying the whole episode! Tears bring a relief -- like letting some of the air out…
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A Hole in One!
I love today's topic. No, it's not really about golf! Well, it kinda is. It's really about that feeling you get when you just feel called to do something --…
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Not All Friendships Break!
Today's episode is inspired by a wonderful email written by my friend, Cara Bradley. Sometimes friendships end because it's just the time. Maybe nothing big or…
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The Disney Saga Continued!
Today's episode is a follow-up from Tuesday's. So the big question is: were my fears warranted?? Secondary questions answered include: did Andy live up to his…
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Disney or Bust!
Yes, as the title of today's episode implies, we are headed to Disney World for Spring Break and, although it may be the happiest place on Earth, I'm a bit…
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Ms. Fix It!
If you saw the title of today's episode and were hoping for some DIY tips, I'm sorry to disappoint. Today's episode is about our compulsion to try and 'fix it'…
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Shaking up Your Snow Globe!
We think somewhere between 60-70,000 thoughts per day. Roughly 90% of those thoughts are repeats of the day before and roughly 70% of them are negative. So, if…
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Unearthing Your Creativity!
Today I answer a question I've been asked a couple times in recent weeks: how to unearth our creative side, our thoughts that are buried deep within us, when…
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Molasses Days!
Do you ever have days when you are just slow? Moving like molasses? Days when it takes you twice as long to complete a task than it normally would? Let's chat…
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Romance Novels, Rate-R Movies, and the Nature of Memory!
You might infer from the title of today's episode that there's some meandering down memory lane today. And you would be correct! Memory is funny, isn't it?…
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Which Direction are Your Windows Facing??
Today's episode is about energy. Do you feel like you have more than enough and can share your energy and light?? Or do you feel depleted? Like you need to…
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The Gift of Giving!
Are you a gift giver?? I've always had a funny relationships with giving and receiving gifts. Today, let's talk about gifts and I'll share one of the best…
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Let's Step Away from the Whirling Dervishes!
Today’s episode is about remaining steady in the midst of swirling, whirling energy. I'm sure you've experienced it before -- a group starts talking about a…
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Won't You be my Neighbor??
Well, it's probably not hard to guess what today's episode is about: Mr. Rogers! Well, at least some 'Mr. Rogers' with a dash of 'Bob Ross' thrown in. AND! The…
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Thank You Duchess Goldblatt!
Have you heard of Duchess Goldblatt?? Well, if you haven't you are in for a treat! Today, I share a few of her most famous quotes and unpack my absolute fave…
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The Crux of Self-Forgiveness!
Today's epsiode may be one of my favorites. I share an incredible question from a JOY SCHOOL member about how to forgive yourself. This episode is a must…
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How to be More Tree!
Have you ever heard of the book by Liz Marvin 'How to be More Tree?' Probably not -- I certainly had not. But it's a small gem. We have a lot to learn from…
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Yes, Life Keeps Moving Forward but Meanwhile...
A friend recently gave me a book 'How to Read a Book: a Novel.' Such a catchy title! The book was great -- it proposed this concept of 'meanwhile.' Yes…
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Pittsburgh or Bust!
Today's episode isn't really about Pittsburgh. Although, if you LOVE the city then, yes, it's ALL about Pittsburgh!! I'm finding more and more that my kids are…
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Two Hundred Episodes -- What??
Today's epsiode is not actually my 200th episode. It was a few weeks ago and guess what? I didn't acknowledge it at all. Nothing. I said nothing to my family…
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What's 'Super' about the Super Bowl??
Who cares if the Super Bowl was a few weeks ago (maybe a month), I still want to talk about it! And not because I'm a massive football fan -- I'm still trying…
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We Are One!
On today's episode I share some reflections from my January retreat. Or maybe my biggest takeaway: we are one. We are all one square in this big crazy quilt…
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Some Appreciation for Your Body!
Today's episode is a bit different -- woohoo!! I don't always embrace change as much as I should but THIS one I'm embracing! The ladies at my retreat a few…
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Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer??
Have you seen Rabbi Shais Taub's talk about being a thermostat versus a thermometer? Spoiler alert: it's wayyy better to be a thermostat! So, let's chat about…
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Here's Fourteen!
And just like that -- they are fourteen! Today, I'm diving into the chaos and miracles of the twin's 14th birthday! Bowling, a pizza buffet, and an ice cream…
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In the Middle of the Night!
Are you ever wide awake in the middle of the night? I know that almost sounds like a rhetorical question -- especially if you are a woman over the age of 35!…
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A Tree, Some Snow, and the Memory of a Wild Day!
Today's episode felt good to write: the story of how the twins came into this world. Whenever I talk about miracles, this is the story I tell. Because these…