Navigating Joy Together

I love our family dinners! This is the time for us to connect about our day, what is happening personally and to hold family meetings. Our favorite place to hold these meetings is at the dinner table. This week we discuss our puppy, Pearl, who is getting into items that are left out, specifically food. We also discuss with the kids their future in their orchestra for the remainder of the school year, and finally how to make some changes in cleaning up things that do not get cleaned up regularly by ALL of us! Why are we discussing all of this? So Mom does NOT have to keep nagging everyone about it.  Yep, I do because clean up does not get done and violin practice is NOT happening consistently!   We all know that nagging is a huge JOY CRUSHER!  Who wants to be nagged? And who wants to nag? You will hear how we navigate these topics with the kids and as a family, keeping the emotion low and the fun up all the while coming to some conclusions! As always, we would love to hear what you took away from this episdoe, so reach out to me. (See below for ways to do that)Finally, send this episode to ONE person you know would like this episode. We would be incredibly grateful!!Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

SPECIAL GUESTS: My niece Toni and her boyfriend Austin.Being in their early 20's they will share how they view:JoyWhat brings them JOYWhat takes them out of JOYHow they get back to JOYHear what they have to say about social media, how it affects joy,  and how "being in the moment" is essential to joy. This episode is very valuable and enlightening not only for our children and young adults, but for all of us.  I learned so much and we hope you do too!Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This episode is a conversation with Carla White.  Carla is a Spark Igniter!She’s on a mission to empower high performing women to heal emotional overwhelm &exhaustion so they can finally give themselvesenthusiastic, unapologetic Permission to Play… to reignite the Spark within, find joy, and boost their energy using the power of FUN. She is a 4x international best-selling author, including her book ReigniteYour Spark & contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul,The Spirit of Canada. Carla is the creator of The Connection Club and Reignite Your Spark Retreat, held annually in the Canadian Rockies.  She hosts the Permission to Play ShowAnother enlightening episode on how one can reignite their spark through play and find JOY once again. Carla´s work in the world is based on the proverb, ¨The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter and the spirit heals with JOY.¨She talks about how the natural state of human beings is JOY however, we have all experienced drama, trauma, and shitastrophies that if left unhealed will keep us from actually enJOYing our life adventures.  Carla shares her personal experience and how she  got herself to where she is today and how she supports professional women in finding their JOY again through play.I love her take on PLAY and how important it is for adults to still PLAY.  She also shares with us her ABC´s.A-Allow what is coming up and let it be, don´t judge it.B-Breathe-  This is our energy life sourceC-Connect with soul, community, higher power, or support system.She also chats with us about about the three components of PLAY:1. Connection2. Playfulness3. FlowEnjoy this episode and please let me know what you took away from this episode that can change what you are doing right now!Please TEXT one person who you KNOW who will like this episode. Tell them that they NEED to listen to this podcast and to get back to you and tell you what they took away from it. How to connect with Carla:Website: https://www.carla-white.ca/FB: https://www.facebook.com/carla.white.56808IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithcarlawhite/profilecard/?igsh=YTh2Z3k1aXViNWxyDrive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

What are Powerful Moments?Why are they important?Hear some examples from the book The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan HeathAddison shares how she created a powerful moment for a teacher.Hunter shares how he created a powerful moment for a stranger. How can you create powerful moments for your family, friends, colleagues, etc?The Power of Moments by  Chip and Dan Heath https://www.amazon.com/The-Power-of-Moments-audiobook/dp/B074TZFTDG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G2SU6A2CAIKG&keywords=The+Power+of+Moments&qid=1654120251&s=books&sprefix=the+power+of+moments%2Cstripbooks%2C184&sr=1-1Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This episode is a wonderful conversation with Liz Carroll who shares her experience with JOY.  Liz Carroll is a life-long student and teacher of making mindful money moves. Originally believing she was "bad with money," Liz did the hardwork to rewrite her money story. She needed to drop limiting beliefs about how a woman can earn and manage money to set her up for financial success in a way she would commit to and follow. It worked. Liz attained financial independence and retired early from her corporate IT sales career.Now, in her encore career, Liz helps other women experience calm confidence with their finances by unpacking and shifting their own money story. She has the unique ability to shed light onto darkness around money,making complex personal finance issues simple. She created the Mindful Money Method, a financial wellness course and coaching program that utilizes a holistic approach to math, mindset and soul-guided desires. Liz is a Certified Financial Coach from Ramsey Solutions, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School and a 200-RYT Yoga & Meditation Instructor from Purna Yoga College. She and her husband live on the Oregon Coast.Their adult children visit regularly.Liz shares how she intentionally planned a "Year of Joy" trip for her 50th birthday.  Yes, she preplanned her budget and started saving. Everything she did in her "Year of Joy" were experiences except for one item she purchased.  We discuss the importance of how experiences can continue to bring JOY for a lifetime compared to material items. Plus we discuss that one doesn't need a lot of, or any money to create JOY. There are many "free" things that can be done that bring JOY.  We also talk about what Liz does, and how she helps other women create a more abundant and financially sound life. Tune in and be ready for some great take-aways from Liz. How to connect with Liz:liz@mindfulmoneycoaches.comwebsite: www.mindfulmoneymethod.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmoneycoaches/Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This episode is a FANTASTIC conversation with Zak King.  Zak runs The Center For Advancement In Cancer Education (aka BeatCancer.Org).They are a 47 year old non profit organization helping people heal or prevent cancer using holistic modalitiesThey do so through a variety of free programs such as free counseling with their in house doctors, free weekly Q&A sessions, etc, and they also sell educational courses in order to fund the free programsThey have trained and certified hundreds of holistic cancer coaches all over the world and offer continuing business support to them.Zak also runs a podcast of his own called, ¨The Health King’s Court: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health¨.He covers a variety of holistic health and wellness topics, anything from physical health, to mental, emotional, spiritual, relationship, or anything else.Zak has a different perspective on JOY and I loved hearing it. It definitely got me thinking and reflecting on how I see JOY.  He also shares the importance of JOY when working with cancer patients and families and how they integrate that into the process of healing. I look forward to hear what you take away from this episode so do not forget to reach out to me (contact info below) and share.How to find Zak?https://zakthehealthking.comorhttps://beatcancer.org/Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

Another one of my favorites that I can listen to again and again!In this episode, we talk with Michael Jann and Michele Jourdan.  Michael is an Emmy-nominated late-night comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Michele is Mike’s wife, writing partner, and a gold-medal-winning body-builder. She likes working out so much, she actually married a dumbbell: Mike.Their story is deeply personal: Their 27-year-old son Max’s mental breakdown, hospitalization, diagnosis, and ongoing recovery (fingers crossed), fuel their passion to fight the stigma of mental illness. You can’t solve a problem if you can’t talk about it. BUG THERAPY uses humor and entertainment to break the ice. Listen in on some wonderful insight about BUG THERAPY, mental health, and JOY. Michael and Michele share where their idea for BUG THERAPY came from and the personal connection they have to it.  They want to share with others that it is ok with whatever is going on in one's life and it's ok to get support.  This short film has already brought out a clear, powerful message and has been used all over.  Plus, hear their plans for the next step of this movie.They also share with us their personal experience with mental illness and their son, how they have navigated what was happening and how laughter, gratitude, and exercise created joy to help them get through what was happening with their son.Finally, hear their perspective on how JOY and mental health are connected.To watch the short film on youtube click this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6n7aMfxKecTo follow BUG THERAPY and what Michael and Michele are doing with it click on the website below or find them on any of the social media platforms listed. http://www.bugtherapy.filmFollow Bug Therapy on social media:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeTikTokDrive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This week I chat with Michelle Steiner.  Michelle  lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, Imagine the World as One Magazine, and Word Gathering. Her photographs were featured in Word Gathering Independent and Work Ready. She works as a paraeducator in a school with students with disabilities. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two cats.Michelle shares with her invisible disability, how it impacted her life growing up, and how she learned to find JOY while living with Dyscalculia.  She has used it to her advantage to find JOY within herself, her life, and works with others in helping them find JOY with any kind of barrier they may have.She shares what makes her JOYFUL and how she taps into that daily all while passing it on to others. How to connect with Michelle:Website: https://www.mrsmichellesmission.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013356902200 IG: https://www.instagram.com/steiner7250/Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This conversation with Adam Brooks is very informative.  He has some great tips for parents on how to navigate screen time and social media with children.Learn how he went from a special education teacher to speaking to and working with teens and parents. Adam is definitely out to make a difference in the world of children.  You can even hire him to come talk to your community. I learned so much from him and really enjoyed this conversation. Drive-a-logue Game: Go to the link below and enter NJT for a 20% discount at checkout.https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJWHow to find Adam:adam@adamleebrooks.comhttps://www.adamleebrooks.com/https://drivealogue.com/https://www.facebook.com/adamleebrohttps://www.instagram.com/adam.lee.brooks/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamleebrooksDrive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

It is SUMMER!!!!  School is out, activities and sports are done, now it is time to play and relax!  How do we still make sure we read, limit screen time, not argue about the things that frustrate us, and use our time together to have FUN and create JOY? Mark came up with three questions for us to think about at the beginning of June.1. What do we want to for reading this summer?2. What does screen time look like?3. What is it that makes you frustrated that creates nagging, being nit picky, and creates negative energy.We thought about these questions for two days and then we discussed them at one of our family meeting table talks.We all came up with goals.  Now that is is July 1st, it is time to revisit them. This episode shares our goals for each question and we reflect on our progress.How do we alter our reading goals since NO ONE has read except Mom?What will make it interesting?How are we doing on our screen time and how can we adjust and get better?Are we all following our agreements to eliminate the anger and frustration with the common problems that create JOY crushers?This conversation is our normal table talk when we have our family discussions.  There is a lot of laughter as we figure out what our next steps are to navigate JOY together! Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

I'm so excited to share this conversation with Martha McBride. We connected over social media and found we have a lot in common, especially our goal to live in JOY daily.Martha shares her experience with a bad breakup that led to depression and how she was then able to get out of that. She also shares how she knows she is living in a state of JOY each day.  One way she knows is if she is singing. Not just songs on the radio but even when she can't find her keys. Haha! I love it! She also shares how she consciously chooses JOY during daily tasks that "have to" be accomplished.Finally, we hear how she is sharing JOY with others, especially with women who are in perimenopause. How BRILLIANT is this! Menopause is something that isn't talked about and women have a negative connotation about this time of their lives.Martha really brings laughter, light, information, and JOY into a topic that we all think is so negative!Well,  ladies...It DOESN'T have to be!!!Here is a link to her podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-aloof-vagina-a-cheeky-guide-to-perimenopause/id1671264417If you are approaching this time in your life, are going through it, or have passed through it, I encourage you to listen to this wonderful podcast!!!Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This weekś episode is a conversation with Linda Rossi.  Linda was born in Greensburg PA and now resides in Pittsburgh. She acquired her Associate Degree in Human Service which led to her 16 year career with helping to offer her support,encouragement and resources to families in need. She’s a writer of various artistic styles including the self-help genre, poems, and personalized quotes. She has a passion for helping people to improve their lives and empower them with simple techniques toward change.She is the Author of Zest for Life Simple Adjustments to the “New You”.Linda shares how her career as a hair stylist opened the doors to more.  She realized that clients would come to her and confide in her. She realized how much she loved this and decided to do more with this and went back for more degrees.She has some great tips on how to bring more JOY into your life.  The importance of writing a list to find your JOY creators and than how to take action.  There are simple things such as nature, dancing, and many more.  She also discusses the importance of being ¨you¨ and not comparing yourself to others.  Unfortunately the last 10 minutes of our conversation did not record.   Her book Zest for Life Simple Adjustments to the ¨New You¨ is a guide on creating a ¨new you¨.Where to find Linda:Her linktree link takes you to Lindaś TikTok, IG, FB and Amazon where her book can be purchased. https://linktr.ee/lindasbooks67Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

What is active listening?What are our positive active listening behaviors?What are our negative active listening behaviors?Action steps we will put in place for ourselves to create better communication between us.Action steps you can put in place for better communication.Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

Today I speak with Belinda Hearn.  Belinda is a women's transformation & EFT Tapping coach with a passion for empowering and helping others unleash their highest potential. Belinda is a guiding light on the journey to inner healing, emotional balance and resilience. Her unique blend of knowledge and practical guidance empowers individuals to find calmness, break through barriers, and transform their lives. Belinda believes that everyone has the potential for growth and healing, and her mission is to provide practical tools to show women how to use their own body to heal itself. Through a blend of evidence based, heart-centered practices, she inspires clarity, growth and lasting change in those she works with. Finding joy and becoming your best self doesn't have to be scary, complicated or take years, you have everything you need already within you, you might just need someone to show you how to access it.This conversation is very fascinating. Belinda talks about her own personal experience of how she didn't even recognize herself, all the different tools she tried to pull herself out of her funk and what actually worked.  She tapped into her nervous system, learning all about it and how it impacts how we feel. Belinda also started EFT tapping and found it extremely useful.  Now she works with clients in many different ways, teaching them the benefit of EFT and how it can help them get back to their JOY.  This is her true passion and she with tap with anyone who is willing to do it with her! Her biggest piece of advice, "It is up to you to find your JOY!"Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

In this episode, I interview Jason Wolbers. Jason is a successful business owner, husband, dad, positive influencer, and author of the book The Power of a Positive Mindset! His purpose is to help people to develop and maintain a more positive mindset and all around outlook in life!Jason shares how he grasped onto this positive lifestyle after being anxiety ridden for many years when he was younger.  He also shares his inspiration for his book and how he supports others in living a more positive, joyful, life.A lot of what Jason talks about are things I believe in and have even practiced myself.  But it is always great to hear it again as it reminds us of things we might not being doing currently or have let slip away.  How to connect with Jason:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonwolbersmotivation?_t=8lMLAvPlQWE&_r=1IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwolbersmotivation?igsh=MXJzOTdyYm1qdWg0cw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFB: https://www.facebook.com/share/2qcrbz3WFR6NrvMx/?mibextid=LQQJ4dWebsite: https://www.jasonwolbersmotivation.com Book: The Power of a Positive Mindset: Transform Your Mind Transform Your Life https://a.co/d/0JBKqhJDrive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

In this episode we share the importance of sharing highs and low as a family.They allow a family to connect with each other after a day apart, and opening up lines for deeper communication.  We share how we do it and we even share our highs and lows that we had on this particular day.  Take a listen and please share with us how you do this with your family.  If you don't, start putting into practice. It may seem weird at first, but I guarantee it will create better and stronger communication with each other and help get past the "fine" as an answer.  Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This episode is hosted by Hunter. To be completely honest, we were having a hard time finding a moment we could all sit down together to record so he took the bull by the horn and did his own episode.We had no idea what he was going to talk about until he recorded it. He "killed" it.  Maybe he said the title of our podcast wrong, but he definitely knows what to talk about when it comes to creating JOY. Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

Are you ready for some great short stories?  In this episode I read some quick bios of people who live in JOY daily and how they inspire others.  These are people who reached out to me who want to be interviewed.  Each one I read is inspirational and you can tell they inspire many people. I will be interviewing them all and can't wait to share their stories and how they pass JOY along. 'In the meantime..enjoy what you hear!Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

Itś hard to find JOY when we are suffering from traumatic events whether past or present.  I was looking up articles recently to see how JOY and trauma relate to each other and found this great blog post about it.  https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-joy-is-important-for-healing-developmental-trauma/ by  Irina BengstonEven though it is specific to developmental trauma, I believe what the author says can be put into play in all kinds of trauma or when dealing with a traumatic event. I was looking for this information because of the last couple traumatic events my family has experienced.1. Our 4 year old doggy dyeing unexpectedly in September2. Our car burned down in our drive way just after we got out of it, in December.Both of these events have been very traumatic for us and we have been learning how to navigate and process them.  My kids have not yet experienced death this closely yet and who experiences a car burning down in their driveway? I would think that is rare. This blog resonated with me. Here is what the author shares:Learn to tolerate difficult emotions.Live in the moment.Learn to calm yourself.Engage yourself fully.Help or shareChoose joy.There are a few others so take a look at the post and see what else she has to day. https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-joy-is-important-for-healing-developmental-trauma/ by Irina BengtsonDrive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond

This episode is about......NOTHING!  We didn't have a chance to sit down and record. Our next episode will be about a traumatic event that happened to us in December and how we have been navigating joy.  It has taken us some time to process all that happened and we are ready to reflect and chat about it.   It will be coming in 2 weeks!Thanks for listening!Drive-A-Logue link: https://drivealogue.com/?sca_ref=4141865.xLTkWKLvJW Put NJT in the coupon box for a 20% discount!Lauren's Book, My Dad Died From ALS and How I Found Joy 30 Years Laterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2J15M3ZCONNECT WITH LAUREN AND HER FAMILY Email: lauren@dailyjoy.usIG: https://www.instagram.com/laurensdailyjoy/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.g.raymond