The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

A sincere or authentic apology has the power to repair and even build a deeper connection. An inauthentic or insincere apology has the power to further harm and disconnect us.  In this episode, Beth and Nio discuss noticing how an apology lands and using courage and self-leadership to both receive and give apologies from a place of calm and openness. Sometimes space can help us to better identify where the hurt is coming from....

What if we looked at ourselves first when we ask, “How did we get here?”

In this episode of the Joy and Gratitude Podcast, Nio and Beth explore the powerful connection between intention, action, and impact. We cannot expect to create the outcomes we want without being intentional about the actions that drive them.

They talk about owning our role in the impact we create, reflecting when we aren't happy with the results, ...

In this episode we start talking about the simple greeting “Good Morning” and how it can change a person’s day.  This leads us to a much deeper conversation about connection, belonging and being seen.  Something as simple as a gesture or salutation can show acknowledgement and reinforce presence and shared space.  This is our human advantage - we can choose to make people feel seen.  Try it! &n...

Nio shares courageously about how staying “in motion” helped her cope with her husband’s unexpected stroke and the long road to recovery that they are on. You do not get stuck when you are in motion.  We talk about staying present and remembering that we have choices and there are always moves to make.  Nio’s mother says, “If you want to stay alive, keep moving”. Can we embrace this wis...

It is not always easy to ground ourselves in love and to choose to come from a place of compassion. Empathy is the love connector and there is a strong interrelationship between love and empathy. We need to make a conscious choice to get curious and be open to more love. With empathy and understanding we can find the bridge to more people. Love is different for each person and it is critical to remember that we each give and receiv...

Coaching is a valuable skill that can leave your employee, team, children, spouse and others feeling empowered and position them to grow and learn.  Oftentimes, we find ourselves solving for others and rescuing them without realizing that this may not actually serve them.  Can you ask questions that guide and coach versus solve?  Can you create an environment that fosters creativity and independence by allowing for d...

Friendship is a true gift! Beth and Nio talk about the importance of communication and commitment in creating and maintaining friendships.  We explore the idea of “seasons” in life and how friendships can blossom during different seasons.  Lifelong friends are unique and something to treasure. Our closest friends truly see us and are there for us in all the moments - pain, joy, sadness.  Friendships are b...

Beth and Nio share very emotional and personal stories of the impacts of consistent and inconsistent behavior.  Consistency is a key pillar of trust, and it can both build and erode trust.  But it is not that simple. We each have our own personal values and patterns of behavior that impact how we show up.  Understanding our patterns and choosing to change is an important part of personal growth.  This topic took...

Fear can hold us back.  Although it serves as a protector, it can also deplete our energy and keep us stuck.  What if we go to the places that scare us?  Can we use fear as a motivator?   When we ask questions like “what makes us afraid” and “what is the worst thing that can happen” we can release some of the fear that is holding us back.  We can free ourselves from overthinking and ...

Caregiving can sometimes feel like balancing on a tight rope.  Are you helping and supporting in a way that is truly received as helpful?  Are you projecting what is supportive when maybe it is not?  Can we pause and ensure that we are caregiving ourselves as a foundation for authentic and heart led care/kindness?  If we own what is ours and ask questions first, perhaps we can create a more mutually beneficial e...

With Special Guest Dr. Argie Nell Nichols

“Dr. A” shares about how she is helping women enter their “golden chapter”. It is our time to honor our story, celebrate life, and ensure we have no regrets.  In this special episode, we explore the importance of simple ways to ensure stability and ease as we enter this new phase of life.  We can do things now to create a soul-aligned life plan and legacy. ...

With Special Guest John Holcombe (JH Leadership and Strategy, Inc)

We have so much fun in this episode as we define innovation and discuss the learner’s mindset and the positive impacts of diversity of thought (the “we” dynamic).  It is so easy to think in a linear way and to stay in the same routine, but innovation happens when we get uncomfortable and start to iterate.  John shares how we can develop d...

Beth and Nio share their take on the 4 P’s - a marketing mix strategic tool. Instead of marketing we talk about the 4 Ps of living a thriving life and the first critical “P” is preparation (followed by Presence, the Pause and Practice).  What happens when we trust ourselves and do not doubt that we are prepared and have done the work? Can we use our past to help us better prepare for our present and future? &...

Adaptability is a powerful tool we can use to stay in flow.  We know change is a constant, so how can we practice being adaptable and knowing that we can indeed choose how we react to each and every circumstance, even if it is not what we planned or hoped for.  Beth and Nio talk about using grace and space to make shifts and move forward when we are confronted with being stuck or find ourselves in an unwanted change/trans...

As humans we each define and live by our own personal values. Beth and Nio talk about how values are more easily identified in the storms when we have to hold on tight to what matters to us.  Do not judge your personal values but rather use them to understand why you show up the way you do. Can we also get curious about what others value and why?  The more we understand our own values and those of others, the more we can ...

If we all need more joy in our lives, how do we find it? Beth and Nio explore the difference between finding joy and creating joy.  How can we be more open to joy and tune into the moments where we experience joy.  Joy is a decision and a choice, and it gives you power. We each have joyful memories that can be recalled when we need to be resourced and rejuvenated.  Music is one universal way to call joy into your lif...

Have you ever thought about the state of overwhelm as a habit?  Nio and Beth dig into this topic and get excited about the idea of shifting this “habit” of overwhelm into movement and action.  Can we get focused, be disciplined and allow ourselves to prioritize our energy and our essence?  If we give 1000% to one thing and remove the noise, how could that feel?  What if that laser focus makes us feel...

Beth and Nio talk about how our ego can be a saboteur of growth and centeredness. Learning how to handle our ego and use it to feel confident and empowered in the service of others can be positive but when we allow our ego to be self-serving the impacts are often negative and we miss opportunities to grow and show up as our best selves.

✨ Joy Notes Song: “Bag Lady” — Erykah Badu

🪨 Gratitude Rocks!: Accept

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This simple question “How are you doing?” can provide us with a much-needed personal check in.  Are we honest with our answer?  Is our answer surface level or do we provide a deeper answer that builds connection?  Are there people and places that impact how we answer?  Why do we ask about “doing” instead of “being”?  We are conditioned to be performative instead of just b...