Start from Joy
Neal Samudre and Carly Samudre with Enjoyco
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Welcome to Start from Joy, an emotional health and wellness podcast from Enjoyco where we help listeners reclaim the joy necessary to create lasting positive change in their life. We believe you cannot create lasting change without healthy emotional living. Through our conversations with authors, influencers, and experts, we dive deep into what healthy emotional living in different areas of life looks like so you can pursue positive change with joy.
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Jun 20, 2023
Episode 56: 5 Steps to Stop Toxic Thinking
Do you struggle with stress and anxiety that stems from toxic thinking? Well, we gave a killer training all about the 5 steps to stop toxic thinking. As we were giving this training, all we could think about was how many other people would benefit from it. So we decide to make it a podcast episode! We took the audio from the training and are sharing our proprietary 5-step process to stop those pesky negative beliefs that get in the way of your best life. Listen in!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/toxic-thinking
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Jun 6, 2023
Episode 55: Building an Unhurried Life
It’s me, Neal! And I’ve got another solo episode for you because I want to talk about building an unhurried lifestyle. Does any of this sound like you? You frequently switch lines at the grocery store to find the shortest one, change lanes in traffic because the one next to you is going faster, rush through tasks, or constantly feel behind on your to-do list. If so, you might have something called “hurry sickness.” In this episode, I’m sharing the difference between busyness and hurriedness as well as giving some practical steps on how to build a life that is marked by unhurriedness and peace!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/unhurried-life
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May 23, 2023
Episode 54: How to Inspire Joy in Others
Who is someone you know who is really joyful? This is the person that every time you get to be around them you walk away with a lighter spirit. They radiate an unflappable attitude and inspire others to have joy. We all want to be joyful people who bring about joy in others, but the question is how do we do that? How do we bring out the joy in others? In this episode, we are sharing how anyone can inspire joy in others and live a more joy-filled life yourself!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/inspire-joy
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May 9, 2023
Episode 53: Therapy vs. Coaching: Which Do You Need?
We have heard many people use the words "therapy" and "coaching" interchangeably. But are they really the same? How are they different? When we are feeling stuck in life, we know that we need a little help but it can be difficult to know what exactly we need to get unstuck. In this episode, we are exploring what makes therapy and coaching unique and give you the tools to decide which one is right for you!
Stop sabotaging patterns and enjoy your work & life again with *Enjoyco Coaching*.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/therapy-vs-coaching
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Apr 25, 2023
Episode 52: How to Overcome the Disappointment of Unmet Needs
You don’t have to look far to see that unmet needs are everywhere! This might be in our own lives or in those around us. These needs might be needing to feel respected by peers, to feel seen, to feel heard, and to feel love and validation from their family. All of these are valid and good needs, but the ways we often go about trying to get them met can lead to more disappointment and sabotage in our lives. Listen in to this solo episode as I (Neal) talk more about what causes our needs to go unmet, how to overcome the disappointment we feel because of it, and how to shift our mindsets so we can reap more joy.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/overcome-disappointment-52
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Apr 11, 2023
Episode 51: 5 Actions After Tragedy
This has been a heavy few weeks for us. If you don’t know, we live in Nashville just down the road from where the recent school shooting occurred. After the shooting, we spent a lot of time processing and wrestling with this tragedy and we are still dealing with a lot of heartaches. It has brought up the topic of how we process and deal with tragedy. For us personally, we have felt the drive to do something with our feelings and take action for change. So in this episode, we are talking all about some actions you can take for yourself as you walk out your emotions in the midst of tragedy.
We want to let you know that these actions are all spoken in the context of school shootings as many in our community are still mourning and feeling the impact of this tragedy.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/after-tragedy-51
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Mar 28, 2023
Episode 50: How to Reestablish Safety
The inspiration for this episode actually came when I (Neal) was on another podcast sharing the idea of feeling safe to play versus playing it safe. It got me thinking more about the idea of safety and how it is a prerequisite for joy in our life. When we talk about safety, we aren’t just talking about the absence of danger but feeling emotionally safe, relationally safe, financially safe, etc… This psychological idea of safety is so important to every aspect of our lives. That is why we are going to talk about how we can reestablish safety in order to move beyond it to experience joy.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/restablish-safety
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Mar 14, 2023
Episode 49: Change Your Thinking About Thinking
Do you have negative thoughts that spiral out of control? Or maybe it’s just a lingering thought in the back of your mind making you doubt if you are good enough. If you do, you aren’t alone! Dealing with negative thoughts is very much a part of being human. We have thoughts that cause us to worry, have anxiety, or experience fear daily. In this episode, we are going to be talking about an unmanaged thought life and how to change your thinking about thinking!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/change-thinking-49
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Feb 28, 2023
Episode 48: Can You Actually Find Joy in Suffering?
Is it possible to be joyful in suffering? And if it is, how do we do it? I am so excited for my first solo episode! Carly has done a few solo episodes already, but this will be my first! And it’s a doozy of a topic. I’m talking about finding joy in the midst of suffering. This is by far one of the hardest situations to find joy in, but I’m about to give you some tips on how to find joy even while you are suffering.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/joy-suffering-48
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Feb 14, 2023
Episode 47: Get Unstuck in Your Romantic Relationships
It’s Valentine’s Day, and for some, it is a time to reignite the spark in a romantic relationship. If you and your significant other have been feeling a little stuck lately, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many couples in long-term relationships can start to feel like they’re just going through the motions. But here’s the good news - there’s a super simple way to get unstuck and reignite the love and excitement in your relationship! Listen in for tips and tricks you need to bring romance back and get unstuck in your relationship this Valentine’s Day!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/romantic-relationships-47
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Jan 31, 2023
Episode 46: Panic Attacks & Anxious Spirals
Are you ready to take control of your emotions and learn practical ways to manage panic attacks and anxious spirals? Look no further! Today we have a solo episode with Carly where she dives deep into this important topic and answers a listener's question. 4.7% of adults in America will experience a panic disorder at some point in their lifetime, and we want to ensure you have the tools to navigate these challenging moments. Whether you've struggled with this for years or only in certain situations, we're here to empower you and leave you feeling in charge of your emotions.
But remember, we intend to educate and empower you, not to substitute therapy. So, take what you learn here and seek individual therapy if you want to know more about how it might apply to your life.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/panic-disorders-46
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Jan 24, 2023
Episode 45: Attachment Styles: How to Build Secure Relationships
Relationships can be tricky. Some of us seem to navigate them with ease, while others of us constantly struggle. And many times, some of us find ourselves falling into the same relationship patterns over and over again. Why is that? What makes relationships seem so difficult sometimes? Well, it has everything to do with your attachment style. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to share this episode on discovering your attachment style and how that impacts your romantic relationships.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/attachment-styles-45
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Jan 17, 2023
Episode 44: A Practical Plan for Emotional Health
If you want to be more joyful and emotionally healthy, it's time to make a plan! This episode is here to provide you with the tools you need to create a practical plan and a more flourishing emotional life. Let's explore five dimensions we can focus on to make that plan come alive: gratitude, exercise, purpose, connection, and self-care. You can create a life of balance, joy, and emotional health by making small changes to your daily routine and mindset. Take the time to invest in yourself and your emotional health, and you'll be amazed!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/practical-plan-44
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Jan 10, 2023
Episode 43: The Gift of Grief
We're excited for the new year and everything it has in store. We know that while some people may have welcomed the new year with cheer, others may have felt a lack of hope or disappointment. If you fall into the latter group, this episode is for you! We recently had an episode all about celebration, but we realized we didn't address the other half of the equation: grief. Today, we want to talk about how grief is actually a healthy process. We hope this encourages you no matter how you are starting off the new year.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/gift-grief-43
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Jan 2, 2023
Episode 42: An Exciting Start to the Year!
Happy New Year! 🎉 We've been eagerly waiting for this moment for quite some time. Tomorrow is OFFICIALLY the launch day for Start From Joy, our debut book! To celebrate, I (Neal) wanted to share a short 6-minute episode to tell you a little more about why we wrote this book, some bonuses you can still take advantage of today, and the message we can't wait to share through this resource. Thank you for your support, and we are ready for all that 2023 will hold!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/exciting-start-42
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Dec 26, 2022
Episode 41: How to Celebrate for the New Year
As we ring in the new year, it's a perfect time to take a moment to look back, reflect, and celebrate all that we've accomplished. But if you're feeling like you don't have much to celebrate after a tough year, listen in! We'll be sharing three things you can choose to celebrate in the new year, no matter how you're feeling. These are small, simple ways to find joy and positivity as we start fresh in the new year.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/new-year-41
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Dec 19, 2022
Episode 40: How to Break Relational Patterns
Have you ever struggled with relationships? Don't worry, we've all been there! But the good news is that building emotionally healthy relationships with the things we want to change in our lives can be a fun and rewarding journey. So don't give up! This episode is all about sharing tips and strategies to help you navigate those tricky relationship waters and find lasting fulfillment. Trust us, it'll be so worth it in the end.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/relational-patterns-40
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Dec 12, 2022
Episode 39: How to Stop Overwork & Enjoy Your Work
We’re back for another episode in our series about healing our emotional relationships with the parts of life we are trying to change. And this week, we are talking about that place we spend around 90,000 hours of our lives at—work. This episode might hit home for many of our listeners as work can often be where we tend to find our identity, success, or status. We hope that this conversation will help you kickstart a new, healthier relationship with your work!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/work-39
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Dec 5, 2022
Episode 38: How to Heal Money Anxiety & Shame
Have you ever thought, “If I just had a little more money, it would take care of my problems?” Or perhaps you’ve thought, “Money is evil and corrupts those who have it.” Regardless of which money camp you may land in, these are both examples of unhealthy emotional relationships with money. Last week on the podcast, we started talking about how we can heal our emotional relationships with different areas of our lives. And today, we are talking all about how we can heal our relationships with money!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/money-38
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Nov 28, 2022
Episode 37: How to End Food & Body Shame
We are tackling a topic that’s a bit personal for us—our relationship with food and body shaming. There’s nothing wrong with trying to make our bodies healthier, but it can lead us to a place where we struggle to stick to our resolutions and set unrealistic goals, which can lead to an unhealthy relationship with our self-worth. In this episode, we discuss how diet culture and weight stigma is an unhealthy way to view ourselves and others, how to heal our emotional relationship with our bodies, and how engaging food from a place of joy can make us healthier.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/food-shame-37
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Nov 21, 2022
Episode 36: 3 Strategies to Navigate Being Home for the Holidays
Do you get excited about the holidays and decorate as early as possible? Do you have your Christmas tree up before the Halloween candy is gone? We love the holiday season, but know that while many feel excitement over the decorations, holiday-flavored coffee, and spending time with family, the holiday season can also be filled with stress and disappointment. As you prepare to go home for the holidays or if you are facing the holidays alone, we want to give you three tools in this episode to help you navigate the holidays and have more joy!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/home-holidays-36
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Nov 14, 2022
Episode 35: Is Your Shame Too Much?
Have you ever felt like you are not enough? We talk a lot about trading guilt, shame, and fear for joy when it comes to positive change in our lives. And today, we're going to focus on what we think is the most intense of these emotions—shame. In our book, Start From Joy, we dive deep into this topic, and in this episode, we'll cover how to know if you have a toxic relationship with shame, five signs that your shame is too much, and whether you can have a healthy relationship with shame.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/shame-35
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Nov 7, 2022
Episode 34: When You Don't Want to Change
This episode is a special one because it is based on a question from a listener! The question has to do with the willingness (or, in this case, the unwillingness) to embrace change. You may not want to change if you have a bad or unhealthy habit that you just aren't ready to quit yet. Or, maybe your feelings towards someone else need to change, but you aren't sure if you're ready to do so. Regardless of the circumstances, we have all encountered times when we are not ready or don't want to change. We're going to show you how this can actually be a healthy statement and how you can move forward.
Show Notes: enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/dont-want-change-34
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Oct 31, 2022
Episode 33: How to Practice Acceptance in Difficult Circumstances
We all experience negative emotions in life. But how can we handle these feelings appropriately? Do we try to get rid of them as quickly as possible? A lack of acceptance, whether for a situation in our lives or how we feel, can hold us back from having joy. Even worse, it can sabotage and keep us stuck in a spiral of anxiety or fear. In this episode, we are talking about acceptance which we cover in our new book, Start From Joy. We’ll demystify what acceptance is and share some helpful insights on how to practice it.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/acceptance-33
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Oct 24, 2022
Episode 32: Taking Ownership When It's Hard
If you are human, you probably have made mistakes. Making mistakes is just part of life and part of the process of learning new things, but that doesn’t mean it’s enjoyable. It’s difficult to take ownership when we mess up. And if we are in a leadership position or over someone else (like being a parent or a supervisor at work), it can be even more challenging to own how we have contributed to others’ mistakes. Today, we want to address what stops us from taking ownership, how to have a healthy relationship with shame, and how to know when we are taking too much ownership.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/taking-ownership-32
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Oct 17, 2022
Episode 31: Recognizing & Combating Toxic Positivity
Today, we're continuing our deep dive into our book, Start From Joy, leading up to its release on January 3rd, 2023. This episode's topic can really frustrate us and needs to be clarified. We're talking about toxic positivity, which is when we think that positive emotions are the only ones that are okay to feel. Listen in as we discuss toxic positivity and give some tips on how to combat this thinking in our lives!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/toxic-positivity-31
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Oct 10, 2022
Episode 30: How to Embody a Start from Joy Lifestyle
If you’ve been following along for a while, then you know our book, Start From Joy, is hitting shelves at the beginning of 2023. But before that happens, we wanted to do a special episode about what it means to “start from joy.” What do we mean when we say “start from joy,” and why do we all need it to lead a fulfilling life? Listen in as we take some time to unpack how we view joy and how you can begin your own start from joy lifestyle!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/start-from-joy-lifestyle-30
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Oct 3, 2022
Episode 29: How to Find Joy in the Midst of Worry
One of our dear listeners, Michelle, recently sent in this question: “How do I find joy even when I’m constantly worrying?” Oh man, can you relate? Do you often go through the day feeling anxiety or worry? Do you have a lot of those “what if” questions on repeat? In this solo episode from Carly, she is answering this question, exploring how to calm our anxiety and find joy in situations that we can’t change.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*find-joy-midst-worry-29*/
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Sep 26, 2022
Episode 28: How to Embrace the Waiting with Barb Hill
Most of us would say that we don’t enjoy waiting. It can be very uncomfortable, frustrating, and even nerve-wracking! Because of this, we often miss the gift that is there to be discovered in the waiting. Our guest today is Barb Hill, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and author of Seasons of Waiting. Whatever kind of season of waiting you’re in, listen in to today’s conversation as we dig into what we can learn from embracing waiting and how waiting seasons can transform our lives for the better.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*barb-hill-28*/
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Sep 19, 2022
Episode 27: Emotionally Healthy Productivity with Blake Stratton
The balancing act between ambition, work, and commitment to family is a difficult one! We can feel like our best years with our family are slipping away when we focus on getting other things done. Additionally, so many of us are stuck in a never-ending loop of disappointment in goals yet to be achieved. In this episode, we are joined by Blake Stratton, a good friend of ours and a growth and productivity specialist. We are talking about how to get your productivity in order, not only to actually accomplish more in your life, but to redefine what success looks like and be emotionally healthy along the way. Listen in!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*blake-stratton-27*/
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Sep 12, 2022
Episode 26: Vulnerability and Ending Isolation with Aaron Walker
What comes to mind when we say “isolation?” Is it something like a small island with a lone palm tree? We all can feel this way at times, whether that is due to a recent move or maybe a friend that has pulled away. But on an even deeper level, the truth is we all shy away from being vulnerable with those around us, creating an environment that actually isolates us more. Today we’re welcoming Aaron Walker on to the podcast, whose mission is to eradicate vulnerability and help men transform their lives. Aaron shares what it looks like to truly be vulnerable with others, why community and connection matters deeply, and more. Listen in!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*aaron-walker-26*/
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Sep 5, 2022
Episode 25: How to Assume the Best in People
A few years ago, we were returning home from a long road trip when we hit an unexpected delay at a rest stop. Another family blocked our way and it felt like forever before we could get back on the road. When we finally did, I (Carly) turned to Neal to share our annoyance but, to my surprise, his response was totally different from mine! If we’re honest, we all have a tendency to assume the worst in other people, especially when something they’re doing is an inconvenience to us or makes us feel unseen or unheard. In this episode, we are taking a deeper look at what it looks like to think highly of others and assume the best.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*assume-best-people-25*/
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Aug 29, 2022
Episode 24: 10 Signs of Unsafe People
We are surrounded by relationships with people. And while we don’t always get to choose the people around us, like our co-workers and family members, we do have a responsibility to construct boundaries wherever necessary around those relationships that keep us safe. The key to doing this well is to be able to identify who is or isn’t a safe person. When we can surround ourselves with safe relationships, we can thrive emotionally and have the foundation to construct healthy boundaries. In today’s episode, Neal and Carly are jumping into the 10 signs that tell us if someone is unsafe!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*10-signs-unsafe-people*/
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Aug 22, 2022
Episode 23: Building Fun Friendships in an Isolated World with Blake Blankenbecler
Have you felt lonelier in your friendships and relationships since the pandemic? 2020 changed the landscape of friendships and relationships today. Beyond that, friendships already aren’t given the same weight in our culture as a dating relationship or a marriage typically gets. To help us discuss how we can build more sustainable friendships in a post-pandemic world is Blake Blankenbecler, creator of the Friendship Deck and a licensed therapist dedicated to being a “Friendship Educator.” We hope this episode is valuable for you this week!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*blake-blankenbecler-23*/
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Aug 15, 2022
Episode 22: The Right Way to Change Your Thoughts
Do you ever feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to change your negative thought patterns? Or do you ever feel frustrated by the suggestions of people who say to simply stop thinking a certain way? If so, you aren’t alone! When we try to change what we think, we sometimes do so in a way that either is shame-based or merely stuffs our thoughts down until they come back with a vengeance. In this episode, we are diving into the three important aspects of changing your thoughts the right way!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*right-way-change-thoughts*/
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Aug 8, 2022
Episode 21: Setting Boundaries for Your Emotions & Relationships with Dr. Alison Cook
Let’s talk about emotional boundaries! Have you ever had a recurring negative message you tell yourself? Or have you ever internalized a message someone else said about you? Emotional boundaries help us set up a checkpoint in our minds and relationships that stops a statement or thought in its tracks before letting it pass. If a statement is untrue or goes against our values, a good boundary helps us challenge that thought or statement. To help us explore this topic, Neal is joined by Dr. Alison Cook, the person who literally wrote the book (two actually!) on boundaries.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*alison-cook-21*/
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Aug 1, 2022
Episode 20: The 6 Barriers to Play
When was the last time you did something just for the fun of it? Seriously! Whenever we are in a state of stress or anxiety, play is often the first thing that gets pushed to the back burner. But play is SO important for an emotionally healthy life! It acts as a “stress buffer” and often makes us feel at ease in the face of high stress. Today, listen in as we explore six barriers that often prevent us from incorporating play into our life.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*6-barriers-play*/
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Jul 25, 2022
Episode 19: Finding Joy & Overcoming Anxiety with Shaunti Feldhahn
Have you ever felt so bombarded with stress and worry that joy is the last thing on your mind? We live in a hectic world where we often strive to just be “okay” and joy seems like an elusive concept to actually reach. Well, our guest today is Shaunti Feldhahn, a social researcher that has used her superpowers to find eye-opening and life-changing truths. Most recently, she wrote Find Joy: A Devotional Journey To Unshakable Wonder in an Uncertain World and in this conversation she is sharing with us the secret to discovering true, lasting joy in our lives.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*shaunti-feldhahn-19*/
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Jul 18, 2022
Episode 18: Healing Your Relationship to Anger
Anger is a tough emotion for so many. For some of us, we struggle with rage and explosive anger. For others of us (like Neal shares is his experience), we actually haven’t allowed ourselves to feel anger at all. If you come from a background where anger meant destruction, abuse, or that you were in an unsafe situation, you might, like Neal, have a hard time letting yourself feel anger or know what to do with it. In this shorter episode, Carly and Neal want to help you take the first step to view anger as a good and necessary emotion and share how you can use anger in healthy and productive ways.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*healing-relationship-anger*/
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Jul 11, 2022
Episode 17: Practicing Healthy Growth for Leaders with Alex Judd
Have you ever sacrificed your personal growth to accomplish a business goal? We often make this choice in our careers thinking it will make us better leaders when in reality it is halting us in our tracks. In this episode, we are discussing what it means to practice healthy growth as a leader, aspects of emotional health entrepreneurs often get wrong, the importance of humility, and so much more. No one knows more about this than Alex Judd, founder and CEO of Path for Growth, a business built to serve the impact-driven leader through teachings, resources, and coaching. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*alex-judd-17*/
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Jul 4, 2022
Episode 16: The Emotional Side of Fitness with Rickey Lane Jasper
Has summer got you wanting to hit the gym more? Or maybe you are looking to go from dad bod to summer bod? Summer has a way of making a lot of us want to get fit, healthy, and just be more active. However, too often we approach fitness from an emotionally unhealthy place like shame, guilt, or fear. We don’t want that for you! Today, Neal is joined by Rickey Lane Jasper to talk about how we can approach fitness with an emotionally-healthy mindset. We loved Rickey's insight in this conversation!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*rickey-lane-jasper-16*/
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Jun 27, 2022
Episode 15: How to Navigate Fear & Anxiety
It’s time for us to have a conversation about our most commonly requested topic! What is that, you ask? Fear and anxiety. This is a HUGE part of many people’s stories (including our own) so we know this topic is such an important part of life to address. In this episode, we hope to shed some light on the difference between fear and anxiety, how to navigate fear and anxiety, and how you can feel more grounded and confident in your life.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*navigate-fear-anxiety-15*/
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Jun 20, 2022
Episode 14: The Essential "Boundaries Are Healthy" Episode
Can you even call yourself a health and emotional wellness podcast if you don’t talk about this one topic? We often refer to it as the b-word for therapists; that’s right - boundaries! 🙂 Boundaries are one of our favorite things to talk about because so many of us often get them wrong. In this episode, Neal & Carly are going to clear some things up when it comes to setting healthy boundaries and talk about how to utilize boundaries effectively.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*healthy-boundaries-episode*/
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Jun 13, 2022
Episode 13: Redefining Success with Tim Schurrer
Is your life not “going according to plan?” Maybe you expected to be married, or further in your career, or have a higher number in your bank account by now. These beliefs are called “false scripts.” They appear when we place an expectation of how our life will go based on ideas we get from culture, family expectations, trauma, or past life experiences. But the truth is that life doesn’t always fit a script, and when we base our success on those milestones occurring, we are actually robbing ourselves of happiness and joy. In today’s conversation, we are joined by Tim Schurrer. Tim is the author of The Secret Society of Success. He’s learned a lot about how to redefine success so we can be happier and more joyful in our lives, and today we're talking all about it!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/tim-schurrer-13/
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Jun 6, 2022
Episode 12: Giving Yourself Permission to Rest with Curtis Zackery
It’s officially summer! This time of year is supposed to be a time of rest with family vacations, winding down, and slower rhythms. However, people often struggle to allow themselves to rest and instead try to squeeze every last bit of “productivity” out of the summer months. Before we fill our calendars with sporting events, vacations, and pool parties, we are welcoming Curtis Zackery, author of Soul Rest, to dive into the topic of rest, why we resist resting so much, and how to enjoy a Sabbath. We hope this episode is a support in helping you prioritize rest this summer!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*curtis-zackery-12*/
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May 30, 2022
Episode 11: 5 Things We Get Wrong About Emotional Health
This week, we are excited to be sharing our first solo episode! (*cue the confetti* 🎉) Carly and Neal are talking all about common misconceptions about emotional health. The reality is that we are limited in our ability to live emotionally well in all areas of our lives if we believe these misconceptions. So in this episode, you’ll hear the top 5 things we get wrong about emotional health and we’re sharing some practical ways you can change your thinking around it. We hope this episode is a huge support to you on your journey to living emotionally well!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*5-things-wrong-emotional-health*/
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May 23, 2022
Episode 10: Emotionally-Safe Parenting with Dr. Josh Straub
Dr. Josh Straub, co-founder of Famous at Home, is a kindred spirit of ours. We have similar passions, work in similar fields, and we live just a stone’s throw away from each other. When Josh and his wife, Christi, first became parents, they started researching how to be the best parents they could be. While they didn’t find some secret sauce to making all the right decisions as a parent, they did find a common ingredient to helping your children develop in a healthy way: Emotional safety. When you practice emotional safety at home, it can drastically change how your kids turn out for the better. Today we’re diving into what that looks like!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*josh-straub-10*/
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May 16, 2022
Episode 9: Keeping Work Light & Fun with Suzie Barbour
We are in the middle of an unprecedented, global mental health crisis and that is playing out in many work cultures. The Great Resignation emerged out of post-pandemic trauma and we are seeing an increased awareness of emotional safety in the workplace culture. Geek out with us on today’s episode as we are joined by the queen of crafting emotionally healthy work cultures, Suzie Barbour, COO at Your Enneagram Coach. In this episode, we explore what makes a work culture emotionally safe, healthy, and fun, what you should look for in your workplace, and why a majority of employees find a healthy work culture more valuable than making money.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*suzie-barbour-9*/
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May 9, 2022
Episode 8: Parenting Black and Brown Children in a White World with Shanera Williamson
How do we parent black and brown children in today’s culture? How do we parent them in a way that edifies and empowers them in their identity? Today, Neal is having an open and vulnerable conversation with Shanera Williamson, host of the Brown Mama Bear Podcast, and someone who believes all children deserve to grow up in a world where they are seen, celebrated, and given the tools to succeed. Neal and Shanera talk about affirming our children in who they are, acknowledging the biggest challenges for parents of black and brown children, and what happens when we all show up without hiding who we are.
What does this have to do with emotional wellness? Everything. One of the biggest pillars of emotional health is having healthy self-esteem and identity. Our culture and race are a huge part of that.
This conversation was so good. We know you’ll get a lot out of it!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*shanera-williamson-8*/
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May 2, 2022
Episode 7: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship with John Meese
The journey of entrepreneurship is an emotionally challenging one, including a unique mix of fear, excitement, disappointment, and purpose. How we navigate those challenges is what equips us to lead a thriving business and team. In today's episode, Neal is talking with his good friend John Meese, a business expert, passionate entrepreneur, and author of Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One). Whether you are currently an entrepreneur or not, this conversation holds so much wisdom about navigating change, healing from loss, and living with intentionality.
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*john-meese-7*/
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Apr 25, 2022
Episode 6: How to Repair Your Marriage with Jill Savage
So often, we see people who feel like their relationships have to be conflict-free to be considered healthy. But in reality, it’s all about learning how to repair and reconnect well, in the midst of the realities of everyday life together. In today’s episode, Neal is talking with Jill Savage, who has an incredible story of redemption in her marriage after her husband’s infidelity, is the author of 14 books, and has so much wisdom to share about relationships. There were so many mic drop moments in this one, and we are so excited to share it with you!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*jill-savage-6*/
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Apr 18, 2022
Episode 5: Overcoming Distractions for a Joyful Life with Joshua Becker
There are so many things that can get in the way of living a joyful, purpose-filled life. A lot of those things are even celebrated in our culture! Money. Possessions. Leisure. Technology. The list goes on.
In today’s episode, Neal is talking with Joshua Becker, who is the best-selling author of multiple books (his newest is called Things That Matter), Founder of Becoming Minimalist and The Hope Effect, and all-around minimalism expert. Joshua shares the 8 distractions that get in the way of a meaningful life, how people limit their potential, the almost-guaranteed way to experience true joy, and much more. Listen in!
Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/*joshua-becker-5*/
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Apr 11, 2022
Episode 4: Lies That Impact Emotional Health in Our 20s and 30s with Paul Angone
For so many of us, we have big dreams and expectations for our 20s and 30s. But when those expectations aren’t realized, it can lead to discouragement, confusion, and lies we believe about ourselves being solidified within our minds. In this episode, Neal is talking with Paul Angone, best-selling author and twentysomethings-expert, about some of the most common lies people in their 20s and 30s believe.
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Apr 4, 2022
EP 3 - Creating & Being Purposeful with Time with Jordan Raynor
Do you want your kids to be more purposeful and engaged with their work when they’re adults? Kids today are passively taught that work is bad and should be avoided. But our guest, Jordan Raynor, believes we can teach future generations that their work matters at an early age. His new book, The Creator in You, helps kids recognize the value of what they do in the world. In this episode, you’ll learn how we can teach kids to be purposeful with their time, as well as how to manage our own time as adults.
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Mar 22, 2022
EP 2 - How to Add More Fun in Your Marriage with Jackie Bledsoe
Does your marriage lack excitement? Has it become more predictable and comfortable the longer you get into it? No matter what stage of marriage you’re in, marriage is hard work. Keeping the romance and fun alive after kids is especially challenging. But you don’t have to let your marriage lose its joy. In this conversation, Neal talks with Jackie Bledsoe on the practical actions we all can take to bring more joy into our marriages.
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Mar 21, 2022
EP 1 - How Each Enneagram Type Experiences Emotions with Beth & Jeff McCord
The Enneagram is a personality tool that reveals your core motivations and desires with astonishing clarity. Beth and Jeff McCord are some of the leading teachers on the Enneagram today, and in this episode, Neal nerds out with them on how each type experiences emotions. Neal, Beth, and Jeff go through each Enneagram type and reveals their relationship to emotions, and how we can all move toward healthier emotional living.
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Mar 15, 2022
EP 0 - Introducing Start from Joy
Welcome to the Start from Joy podcast, where we believe lasting positive change comes from healthy emotional living. Each week on this podcast, Neal and Carly interview experts on how to live emotionally well in all areas of life. Tune in each week and you’ll discover how your emotions can help you create lasting change. In this trailer episode, Neal and Carly tease the work they’ll do on the podcast while showcasing how you can reclaim joy in positive change. To learn more about their work, head to enjoycowellness.com.
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