Productive Joy

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...

Welcome to Productive Joy the Recap!  Dr. Christie reviews valuable lessons from guests Nejat Abdurahman and Scott Haug. Nejat, an author and coach, emphasizes the importance of managing up and communicating one's value. Scott, known for his expertise in manifestation, shares how our thoughts shape our reality and introduces the concept of 'productive joy' as a blend of ambition and fu...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Scott Haug, a manifestation coach, fitness enthusiast, and martial artist. Scott shares insights on transforming life through small, simple actions and emphasizes the importance of mindset and gratitude. He recounts his shift from an engineering career to becoming an entrepreneur and personal development coach. He and Dr. Christie explore...

Are you ready for a truly inspirational story? Dr. Christie welcomes  Nejat Abdurahman, an author, speaker, and leadership coach. Najat shares her experiences and insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of managing up. She emphasizes the value of writing down your 'why,' aligning personal and organizational goals, and ensuring sustainable productivity. She and Dr. Chri...

This week on Productive Joy recap edition, Dr. Christie delves into the impactful conversations she had this week with two remarkable guests. Dr. Lucette Beall, a veterinarian turned life coach, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and creating systems for extraordinary lives. Dr. Greg Stewart, organizational leadership expert and pastor, introduces his I Cubed framework, focusing on informa...

This is a must-see episode for anyone that wants to get to the core of how to better every type of relationship in their life, including the one with ourselves. Today Dr. Christie introduces Dr. Greg Stewart, an author, counselor, and emotional intelligence expert. He shares his personal and professional story, offering insights on emotional intelligence and how to reclaim power over your environm...

Welcome back to Productive Joy. Today Dr. Christie has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Lucette Beall, a veterinarian, author, coach, and more. Dr. Beall shares her transformative journey through cancer, family crises, and financial struggles. She talks about the power of resilience, morning routines, and changing negative thought patterns. She and Dr. Christie stress the importance of living f...