Finding Joy in the Hard

Episode 11: On this Christmas Day, I'd like to share with you a story of how teaching yoga to kids fighting cancer healed me. It's a story of how I released shame and anger by facing my fears. I was rewarded with an abundance of love & gratitude.  This story is an except from my memoir, Joy in the Midst of Hard.   (The memoir is in the final editing stages). The story demonstrates al...

This might be the last thing you want to do right now, but if you give it a try, it will lower your stress and make you more productive. My high school juniors single tasked activities for one week and were amazed by their results.  The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor...

Every human being is going to go through hard times, you can try to avoid it like Rebecca shares she did with alcohol or you can face it head on as she did to find healing.  Rebecca recounts her gifts of recovery after 25 years of alcoholism, starting at age 12.  She shares that sobriety is so much more than not drinking. She also tells us how to ask for help.  You can find Rebecca at https://www....

The greatest gift you can give after loss is to share a story or a photo of that person with their loved ones. It doesn't matter if you've told the story 1000 times, we want to hear. It's better than any Christmas gift.  The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition,...

Does this question make you sad? What if we can use the question to help us be more present to whatever we are experiencing? I'd love to hear your thoughts - you can DM me https://www.instagram.com/suzanneandorabarron/  The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prev...

Meet Kate Gilbert, a single mom who carries a lightness and a joy despite experiencing a string of hard times including lymphoma. We talk about the wisdom of children, anti-anxiety and depression medicine and how these medicines can be a life saver. We chat about the importance of being silly and talking about the hard things in life so others realize they aren’t alone. A little bit about Kate: sh...

The holidays are hard when we've lost someone. In this minisode, I offer 3 tips that helped my family.  The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions. 

Lucy shares how music helped her get through the loss of her beloved husband, Dave, who died at the age of 39 leaving Lucy and their two little girls ages 11 months and three years old.  Lucy exemplifies strength and courage. Suzanne and Lucy talk about signs and the difference between visits and dreams. Lucy shares the best piece of advice someone gave her when she was grieving.  Listen to how Su...

Joanne shares how working in hospice in her early 30's gave her the guts to become a stand-up comedian in her 40's and start her own TV show. Her marriage to her husband John, who suffered from multiple health problems, is a testament to Finding Joy in the Hard. Joanne's motto: "Just say yes to things, what difference does it make if you fail."  Joanne credits AA for John&...

In this episode, Suzanne share her family's journey through tumultuous times (her son's three cancer diagnoses) and how they found light in the dark and joy in the hard. Suzanne shares two important tools that helped shift her mindset after her little boy was diagnosed with leukemia at age three.  Suzanne offers a unique perspective regarding the anniversary of her child's death and...

Do you find yourself stuck in overwhelm, grief or despair? I think we've all been there. Some days it feels impossible to find any light or joy.  But I'll tell you this: you are so much stronger than you think you are.  I know what it's like when life feels too hard. My oldest child had leukemia at ages 3, 8, and 9. Sadly, he passed when he was 9. Those are facts. They don't de...