Cup of Joy

This month, we’ve talked all about DOING YOU, NEW – in your career, your relationships, and your physical health. But we know that none of these areas of life can thrive without emotional well-being. Perhaps it’s time to revisit happiness: you’re assuming you aspire for it, but have you given it much thought lately? Join Dr. Joy and Laine as they leverage emotional intelligence concepts to explore...

Hot take: your physical health-related goals can only get you so far if you’re not ALSO focusing on your emotional, relational, and professional well-being. Sometimes, we forget about the interconnectedness of all of these areas of our lives, and we miss out on new opportunities for growth. Exercising, eating healthier, and drinking all the water is always a good move, but there’s more to the stor...

This new year is the perfect opportunity to reset and renew your career well-being. Whether you’ve already had your sights set on new career goals, or you’re happily settled in your current job, now is the time to reflect on how you can elevate in your career. Join Dr. Joy and Laine for a conversation about putting yourself first as you set career goals, celebrate your career wins, and move closer...

This new year, it’s time to DO YOU, NEW – and a better YOU requires evaluating the relationships in your life. Which ones are bringing you joy and fulfilling connection? Which ones are preventing you from further growth?  The time is now for setting boundaries, voicing your needs, and setting yourself up for relational well-being in 2023. Join Dr. Joy, Laine, and Amber for a discussion about takin...

This time of year is all about giving to others. We spend time, money, and energy on gifts for the people we love, and we rearrange our schedules for holiday traditions with family and friends. Right after all of the “giving,” we quickly move to assessing ourselves for needed improvement. Where’s the part where we give to and honor ourselves? We’re proposing a third holiday between the 25th and th...

The holiday season can seem like a “free pass” to indulge in sweet treats, comfort food, and one too many glasses of wine. Our physical health often takes a nosedive in December, and many of us decide to just wait until the new year to start eating better or exercising again.  Join Dr. Joy, Laine, and special guest Amber Harris for a conversation about staying healthy this holiday season, so that...

‘Tis the season of spending! No matter your level of involvement in the winter holidays, spending extra money seems unavoidable at this time of year. Even with the growing popularity of “white elephants” and “Secret Santa,” many of us feel the financial weight of buying gifts for family, friends, and coworkers. Whether you’re all about the holiday season or you secretly can’t wait for it to be ove...

We're supposed to feel joyful and merry from mid-November through the New Year, right? Well, in reality, this time of year is tough for many of us. Even if we enjoy participating in holiday traditions (or at least maybe enjoy a good pumpkin spice latte), that doesn't mean we don't also feel the holiday blues.  Whether you're grieving a loved one, stressed about seeing family, o...

This time of year, we’re often reminded of the different beliefs and expectations we have of our family, friends, and significant others.  Whether it’s religious beliefs, expectations of how often & when we see each other, or how we spend our time together, these nuances can quickly swing the pendulum from a great time to needing a “time out” from socializing. In this episode, Dr. Joy and Lain...

It’s that time of year again – whether or not you’re making a formal new year’s resolution to go to the gym, chances are that change and growth have been on your mind lately. Achieving physical fitness-related goals is one thing, but maintaining progress is often more difficult. Join Dr. Joy and Laine for a conversation about turning fitness goals into a sustainably active lifestyle that honors he...

Almost half of Americans believe themselves to be "workaholics." In this new era of "work-life balance," we've become more aware of the space that work takes up in our lives, and some of us are interested in shifting that balance. In this episode, Dr. Joy, Laine, and special guest Amber Harris share thoughts on how workaholism shows up in different generations and industri...

Life can get in the way of any friendship, no matter how strong it is. Maybe one or both of you got a promotion, started a new job, or moved to a new city. Maybe you began to invest in a romantic relationship or a family of your own. Growth in your professional and personal life undoubtedly has taken a toll on your friendships in some way. Prioritizing friendships in the midst of a busy life can b...

We've made significant progress in expanding access to mental health services and de-stigmatizing diagnoses. But progress often comes with complexity.  While online therapy improves accessibility and affordability, it also raises ethical questions and opens the door for media campaigns capitalizing on the public's newfound openness. While de-stigmatizing mental health struggles represent...

We've all felt butterflies before a big presentation, or noticed our hearts beating faster on those days when we have a lot going on. But how does stress impact us on a deeper level, over a long period of time? Sometimes, it's tempting to just not ask that question... 😅 The good news is that, while stress can have detrimental effects to our physical selves, we can also harness the power...

Knowing  your natural communication style is only the first step. Learning how to sense what type of communication style is most needed in a space is where this knowledge really comes in handy. In this episode, we discuss four types of communication styles: analytical, amiable, driver, and expressive. We also share insight about how you can use emotional intelligence concepts to improve the way yo...

Wanting to care for the people you love is healthy. It's even normal to, at times, sacrifice your own needs for the sake of others. But what happens when this becomes a habit and your own well-being is consistently overshadowed by the well-being of the other person in the relationship? "Codependency" is a term used to describe relationships where one person is "the giver,"...

Part of being human is wondering what our purpose in life is. This can be a deeply spiritual question – and one thing Elizabeth and Laine love is having deep conversations.  In this episode, we present a new way of thinking about your life’s purpose, one that fulfills your inner self and guides your professional endeavors moving forward.  Want more? Level up with weekly group coaching, facilitated...

As busy as you are, the last thing you need to be worried about is whether you'll be able to sleep tonight.  In this episode, we explore the root causes of various sleep struggles, answering the question of why so many of us have difficulty sleeping. Laine shares her journey with insomnia and how she got to the root of the problem. We also give you some quick tips and tricks to help you get t...

You've worked hard and challenged yourself in your career, and it's paid off. But now you just can't stop saying "yes" -- yes to that new project you don't have time for, yes to finishing your coworker's presentation, yes to listening to everyone vent about your boss.  In this episode, we explore the reasons why we've become "yes women" in the firs...

The pressure to start a family can be very real, and "milestone anxiety" is becoming more and more common. We all know that one of the main sources of milestone pressure is our parents/families.  How do you handle pressure from your parents, specifically the "when are you giving me grandbabies" question? In this episode, Elizabeth and Laine share their personal (and very differ...

In this episode, we're joined by Olivia Hensal, a licensed health coach, certified dietician-nutritionist and a Joy Society community member.  Olivia answers the question of whether there really is such a thing as "good food" and "bad food." We also discuss how social media has furthered the harmful effects of diet culture on our physical and emotional well-being. Finally,...

In this Cup of Joy, Elizabeth and Laine introduce you to Eckhart Tolle's concept of the "pain body:" an invisible entity of emotional pain that accumulates in our bodies over time. Our pain bodies are a mass of negative energy and if we aren't aware of them, they can occupy our body and mind and wreak havoc on our emotional well-being. Here are some questions we explore in this...

Do you believe that "blood is thicker than water?" In this Cup of Joy, Elizabeth and Laine discuss the complexity of modern family dynamics and cultural nuances related to family loyalty. Elizabeth shares her story of navigating extremely difficult family relationships in order to finally put her own well-being first. Laine talks about maintaining family relationships from afar.    Every...

What you're good at isn't always good for you. We've all done it -- got caught up in doing things just because we're good at them, without prioritizing our own well-being. In this Cup of Joy, Elizabeth and Laine talk about the struggle of choosing between multiple strengths, interests, and passions. What does it mean to make a big career change? What role does financial well-be...

We all prioritize our professional success over our physical health at times -- whether it's skipping lunch, forgetting to drink water because we're so busy, or sitting for hours with no break.  But often, these behaviors become habits and we don't even realize that every day, we're ignoring our physical well-being for the sake of the grind. In this episode, we talk about why w...