Cup of Joy

Being successful in our social lives looks vastly different for each of us. Maybe you're an introvert who feels like you need to get out more, or you're an extrovert who wants to learn to spend time alone. Either way, we need to stop measuring our social success by comparing ourselves to others. In this episode, Elizabeth and Laine (both introverts) are joined by Licensed Social Worker a...

When we think about financial well-being, it's not just a matter of how much money is in the bank. Our "money mindset" is just as important --  our relationship to the concepts of wealth and success. If we want to achieve success in our finances, we need to re-examine how we think about money. In this episode, Elizabeth and Laine unpack their (very different) personal feelings, prej...

Many of us drink or smoke casually for a simple reason: to feel good. There are also times when we use substances to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, or cope with difficult life experiences. On our journey toward true success and holistic well-being, it's important to examine and explore the relationships we have to substances.  In this episode, Elizabeth and Laine share their personal experie...

When you're in the midst of burnout, it can feel like there's no escape. You feel drained, unmotivated, and numb. We hate to break it to you, but escaping burnout once and for all requires more than vacation days, walks in the park, or a long bubble bath.  In this episode, we talk about the repetitive cycle of burnout that can occur if we don't recognize and disrupt the root causes...

We all thought there would be a "COVID baby boom," but in fact, there wasn't. The pandemic showed us that environmental stress certainly affects our sex lives, usually for the worse. In this episode, we examine how stress impacts our sex drive and why it's important to reflect on the ways stress shows up in the bedroom. We share helpful tips on communicating these insights to y...

Working from home can be awesome. Maybe you've already fallen in love with it and don't ever plan to go back to the office. But many of us are still trying to figure out how our weekly work schedules can best support our overall well-being. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of working from home, how to improve your work-from-home experience, and how to adjust your work sch...

6 in 10 Americans have a chronic condition, meaning a condition lasting 1 or more years, requiring medical treatment, and limiting daily activities. Some of the most common chronic conditions are heart disease, diabetes, and lung cancer, but there are many other conditions that fall into this category. Asthma, autoimmune disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders are also chronic...

If you're alive, you've probably experienced some form of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Without using the words "mental health," we all experience struggles that impact our daily functioning. Medication is not a one-stop shop for feeling better or improving your life. But it can be helpful to know that it is an option. Our own internal stigmas and fears around medication can...

In this episode, Elizabeth and Laine share how their weekly work schedules impact their ability to achieve work/life harmony. Elizabeth reflects on some challenges she's currently facing as a business owner related to workload and work/life imbalance. We also debate the merits of a 4-day workweek, and give you some actionable insight into how to adjust your own work schedule to best set you u...

Hosts Elizabeth and Laine kick off our first episode with a conversation about DATING APPS and how they've changed the way we think about love and relationships as a whole. We love to hate "the apps," and with good reason. But using a dating app doesn't have to be a miserable experience. Your dating life can enhance your emotional, spiritual, physical, and even professional wel...