Productive Joy

Today Dr. Christie digs into the interviews she had this week with two inspiring women, Monica Malan from South Africa, and Terry Tateossian from Austria. Monica empowers individuals to live authentically, especially women in male-dominated fields. Terry shares her transformative health journey and how she now helps others find balance for better health. Dr. Christie emphasizes the importance of f...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Terry Tateossian, a mother, entrepreneur, and holistic wellness coach. Terry shares her powerful story of moving from a challenging upbringing in Eastern Europe to thriving in the United States. She discusses her professional success juxtaposed with personal health struggles, ultimately turning her life around through holistic wellness pra...

In this episode of 'Productive Joy, Dr. Christie goes international with a special guest from South Africa, Monica Malan. Monica, a mother with a passion for puzzles, is learning French, and working to help women build confidence and live authentically. She shares her personal and professional experiences, including the impact of her brother's unexpected passing, her leadership approach fo...

In this recap episode of 'Productive Joy,' Dr. Christie celebrates the value of being authentic. Highlighting the week's guests, Dr. Ran Anbar and Bracha Goetz, she discusses their contributions in helping children rewire their brains for healing. Dr. Anbar discusses the use of hypnosis to aid in managing health symptoms and overcoming obstacles in your life, while Bracha focuses on th...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Ran Anbar, a pediatric pulmonologist turned counselor and writer. Dr. Anbar provides insights into using the mind to overcome physical and mental challenges. He shares compelling stories from his medical career, discusses the power of positive self-talk, and the importance of sleep, exercise, diet, purpose, and social connections. He int...

That's right, Dr. Christie is on the road and bringing you not just one, but seven different short interviews from the Southeast Real Estate Expo in Greenville, South Carolina. Hear from a variety of professionals in off the cuff, entertaining conversations, on why they think productive joy is crucial for successful people, teams, and companies. Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Bracha Goetz, an author, yogi, dancer, and mother of six, who shares insights from her experiences and how her gratitude practice transformed her life.  Bracha discusses her search for life's purpose, which began at age 12, and led her to Israel, spiritual awakening, and recovery from food addictions. She and Dr. Christie discuss the power of grat...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps her conversations with two inspiring guests: Tracy LaLonde, a Chief Joy Achiever, and Dr. Lenka Shulze, an author focused on understanding and maximizing our intuition. Tracy emphasizes the importance of merging achievement with joy, and being clear about personal values. Dr. Lenka discusses the significance of intuition and self-awareness, ur...

Ever regret not “going with your gut?” Do you overthink, only to miss out on opportunities? It happens to all of us, but what if we could change that? Today Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Lenka Schulze to discuss the transformative power of intuition.' Dr. Schulze, an author and nature lover, shares her insights on harnessing intuition's potential, navigating the polarization around it, and red...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Tracy LaLonde, the Chief Joy Achiever and an expert in Burnout Recovery. Tracy shares her insights on balancing joy and success, exploring how to avoid burnout and make joyful choices in everyday life. She and Dr. Christie discuss the importance of self-awareness, identifying personal values, leveraging joyous strengths, and learning from th...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie shares reflections from a fun and insightful week. Broadcasting from a hotel room in Tallahassee, Florida, she emphasizes the importance of God's perfect timing and introduces her and her husband's company, The  Intentionality Group.  The focus then shifts to discussions with two special guests that she interviewed this week, Ernesto Mandowsk...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Rhonda Parker Taylor, an educator, researcher, and entrepreneur. Dr. Rhonda shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal tragedies and finding purpose. She discusses how she helps others find their inner strength and balance through her work and writings, including her suspense novel 'Crossroads.' She and Dr. Christie discus...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces her friend Ernesto Mandowsky, a systems thinker, author, and recent dad. Ernesto shares insights into his unique approach to business growth through his 'Million Dollar Machine' concept.  He and Dr. Christie discuss the importance of systems, automation, and trust in creating productive joy. Ernesto expands on the five recipes deta...

On today’s recap, Dr. Christie reflects on the inspiring conversations with Steven Foster and Deepak Parashar. Steven, creator of 'One Golden Nugget,' emphasizes the value of wisdom from diverse experiences and the importance of passion-driven work. He believes that failure is only failure if you quit, and shares how productive joy can transform work environments.  Dr. Christie discusses Deepak Pa...

In this insightful episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie is joined by Deepak Parashar, an experienced electrical engineer and world traveler with deep spiritual insights. Deepak shares his transformative experiences, including an unexpected encounter with the Dalai Lama that led him to explore the interconnectedness of energy and spirituality.  He and Dr. Christie discuss the importance of askin...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Steven Foster, a self-professed connector of humans and founder of One Golden Nugget. Steven shares his 30-year experience of building, losing, and rebuilding businesses and the importance of collecting wisdom from those experiences and from others.  He and Dr. Christie discuss the value of living in the present and the role of kindness in a...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps her conversations with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell and Hilda Fainsod. Lauren, an expert in PR and marketing, emphasizes the importance of not just having core values but living them. She discusses how defining your own version of success and understanding your core values can lead to personal and professional transformation. Hilda, an author from...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Hilda Fainsod, an accomplished author and executive leadership coach. Hilda discusses the concept of 'productive joy,' and shares her insights on helping people identify their dreams, aspirations, and the incremental steps to achieve them.  Throughout the conversation, Hilda discusses her transformational coaching methods, the sign...

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes strategic PR partner Lauren Kwedar Cockerell. Lauren shares incredible insights on living authentically and offers actionable advice on personal and professional growth. They explore the nuances between PR and marketing, discuss the importance of having core values in business, and the concept of 'people first' management. From juggling entrep...

On this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie reflects on the value of embracing new opportunities and building your brand. She pulls the most impactful pieces from her interviews Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a sports psychologist and TED Talk speaker, who discusses performance optimization and the importance of addressing trauma, and Leonard Scheiner, a CMO turned PR expert, who gave insights on effect...

Today, more than ever, your personal and professional brand is incredibly valuable. So how do we make sure you put the best of you out there for people to see? Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie greets Leonard Scheiner, a seven-figure law firm marketer, PR expert, and matcha latte enthusiast.  Leonard shares insights on his rise from a marketing intern to CMO of an international law firm and hi...

Welcome back! Today, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a sports psychologist and author of 'Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate'. Dr. Cauthen shares her inspiring story from being a multi-sport athlete to becoming a clinical sports psychologist. She and Dr. Christie discuss the vital connection between mental health and athletic performance, the importance of recognizing and addr...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps an inspiring week with guests Dr. Jaime Raygoza and Michelle Dickinson. Dr. Raygoza, a career and stress coach, shares his insights on laughter yoga and it’s ability to reduce stress. Michelle discusses her TED Talk on resilience and her memoir 'Breaking Into My Life', highlighting the importance of managing our thoughts and actions. Dr. Chris...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Michelle E. Dickinson, a resilience visionary, mental health advocate, and founder. Michelle shares her transformation from a corporate worker to a TED Talk speaker and memoir author.  She and Dr. Christie talk about her dedication to teaching resilience as a proactive lifestyle, helping people build resilience daily rather than waiting for...

In this episode of Productive Joy, the host welcomes Dr. Jaime Raygoza, a career and stress coach, outdoor enthusiast, and laughter yoga teacher. Dr. Raygoza discusses his personal transformation from stress and anxiety to finding joy and integrating laughter into his life and coaching practice.  He and Dr. Christie delve into topics such as redefining success, the importance of authentic self-exp...