JOYrific

In Season 3, Episode 15 of our podcast, we delve into the nuanced world of "QT Time" with the insightful Andilyn Jenkins. This episode is a heartfelt exploration into the multifaceted concept of quality and quantity time in relationships, especially between parents and their children. We kick off with an engaging conversation about the significance of consistent love and the dynamics of reciprocal...

In this empowering episode of the JOYrific Podcast titled "Taco Tuesday," Jamie Braithwaite and special guest Garth dive into the crucial topic of encouraging children, especially girls, to explore careers in technology. The conversation opens with a reflection on the alarming trend of girls losing interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields as they transition from...

Nobody listens until they are understood. Join Jamie Braithwaite and Dr. Matt Larson for an enlightening episode of "Monday's Mental Health Minute." In this engaging podcast, they delve into the complex world of parenting in the age of smartphones and social media. Dr. Matt, with his wealth of knowledge and experience, discusses the challenges parents face in managing their children's phone usage,...

In this insightful episode of JOYrific Podcast titled "Taco Tuesday with Garth: Neurodivergence in the Tech Industry," hosts Jamie Braithwaite and special guest Garth delve into the complexities of neurodiversity within the technological sphere. The discussion begins with personal anecdotes, exploring the challenges and misconceptions around medication and mental health, before transitioning into...

👋🎙️ Join Jamie Braithwaite and Dr. Matt Larsen in Season 3, Episode 10 of "JOYrific: Mental Health Moment with Dr. Matt Larsen." This episode delves into meaningful and sometimes humorous conversations about mental health. 🤔💬 They discuss the importance of not fearing strangers, sharing personal stories that highlight the value of overcoming awkward situations and forming new friendships. 🚸👥...

This podcast features an insightful 🧐 and emotional 😢 discussion between Jamie Braithwaite and Krystal Palmer, who share their personal experiences with type 1 diabetes 🩸, a condition that deeply affects their families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Jamie and Krystal, cousins who have grown closer over the years 🌱, delve into the complexities and challenges of managing diabetes, especially in children 👶. They...

🌮 "Taco Tuesday Podcast" 🎙️ dives into the relatable concept of 'swooping' in family dynamics. Join Jamie and Garth Braithwaite as they discuss managing the chaos of parenting, the emotional toll of being a stay-at-home parent, and navigating power struggles with kids. They explore how 'swooping' evolved from a point of frustration to a necessary strategy for maintaining harmony. This episode als...

In this deeply insightful episode of JOYrific, hosts Jamie Braithwaite and Dr. Matt Larson embark on a journey into the complexities of mental health. 🧠 Beginning: The episode opens with Jamie and Dr. Matt sharing their excitement about exploring impactful conversation starters, focusing on serious topics. 🌟 Personal Goals: A reflection on the importance of setting and maintaining realistic pers...

In this insightful episode 🎙️, Jamie Braithwaite leads a profound discussion with Andilyn Jenkins on the complexity and importance of embracing our emotions. The conversation begins with a personal anecdote about an argument 👫, illustrating how emotions like frustration 😤 and anger 😡 can be a part of our growth, rather than obstacles. The speakers delve into the concept of being the creators of...

In this engaging episode of "🌮 Taco Tuesday" Jamie and Garth Braithwaite tackle the intricate world of parenting in the era of social media. 📱💬 The discussion kicks off with Garth expressing a wish to revolutionize social media content ratings, akin to movie and TV show ratings. 🌟 They delve into the complexities of implementing such a system on platforms where content is instantaneously uploa...

In this podcast segment, Jamie Braithwaite & Dr. Matt Larson, engage in a lively discussion about New Year's resolutions and mental health 🎙️🧠. They ponder over the common dichotomy where people either adore or despise making resolutions, noting that most abandon them by January 13th 📆💔. The conversation dives into the reality of goal-setting and its often misguided association with happine...

🤩 In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the world of life coaching with our special guest, Andilyn Jenkins . Certified life coach and a beacon of hope, Andilyn shares her unique approach to helping individuals, especially women dealing with betrayal trauma and faith transitions. 🌟 Key Highlights: "You are not alone. You do know what you want, and you can create it." Andilyn's empowering m...

Join Jamie and Garth Braithwaite in our latest podcast episode of "Taco Tuesday." This dynamic duo, parents to seven wonderful children aged 18 to 5, share their journey and insights on technology, parenting, and learning together as a family. 🥳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this episode, Garth, an Engineer on the Design Team at Adobe, offers his expert perspective on balancing technology with family life. With...

🎙️✨ New Podcast Alert with Dr. Matt Larsen ✨🎙️ Happy New Year, everyone! 🌟 As we step into 2024, it's the perfect time to rethink our goals and aspirations. That's why our first podcast episode is a must-listen! Join hosts Jamie Braithwaite and Dr. Matt Larsen as they dive into the art of setting achievable and sustainable goals for the New Year. 🌱 Dr. Larsen, with his rich experience in psych...

Jamie Braithwaite and Dr. Matthew Larsen discuss danger zone of parenting and healing open wounds.

Jamie Braithwaite and Shelby Whiting discuss Resilience and Growth in the Journey

Jamie Braithwaite and Dr. Jordan Hillam discuss a myriad of topics surrounding emotional intelligence, personal development, and authentic interactions. Building Boys While Building Barns, What to Do When Emotions Are Hot, and Being Sincere. Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we navigate the nuances of emotional intelligence and discover ways to be the best versions of ourselves.

Jamie Braithwaite and William Kezele discuss the creation of JOYrific during the early stages of motherhood with three little girls. Rebounding through the struggles of parenting and being proactive during the process. Identifying mindfulness for children and creating a family atmosphere for “QT Time” full of curiosity and sincere questions.

Jamie Braithwaite and Kristine Garner discuss climbing mountains and surviving when you have nothing left to give. Hitting the wall in parenting and making one step at a time to continue the journey. Managing $#%^ing expectations one step at a time and adapting through the difficulties without giving up.

Jamie Braithwaite and Christy Hugh discuss the beginning of the journey. Empowering women to know, trust, and understand their body as they enter into new phases and stages in their life. Great advice for all as they discuss really impactful moments together. You need a lot of support as a young women and as a young mom, in each of those stages you need a community and support in all kinds of ways...

Over 10 years later, Shauna Earl and Jamie Braithwaite get together and discuss raising their families of 7 children using the JOYrific Chart.

I am Jamie Braithwaite. Today is my 40th Birthday and I am re-launching the JOYrific Podcast with my 7 children. These episodes will be telling some of my favorite stories and experiences of how JOYrific has impacted my life and the lives of my children as I visit with 7 amazing guests. Rate and review to help other people find us.

Jamie Braithwaite and Shauna Earl discuss the magnet chart, practicing with the children, moving the magnets around and continued to adapt the JOYrific chart after the initial novelty wore off. Only you can move your magnet. The magic happened when the children could talk about the four reasons that was causing their frustrations and then they could figure out how to fix it.

Dr. Joy Lea and Jamie Lea Braithwaite come together to chat about Power Struggles. The following questions are addressed and answered: What is a power struggle? How do you identify a power struggle? Power struggles with young children? Vs Power struggles with tweens/teens? How do you get a child to clean up his/her room? or do an expected chores? What do you do if they won’t do it? How do you avoi...

The topic of communication. How does the JOYrific Chart help you communicate? The JOYrific chart is a form of communication that puts us all on the same plain. It is important that we get the same vocabulary going to create understanding. Explaining a complex topic in a simplistic way. We have an amount of energy to communicate some for understanding and some for action.