Talking Joy Podcast

Mark I. Rosen, Ph. D. is the author of Thank You for Being Such a Pain: Spiritual Guidance for Dealing with Difficult People. Join us for a great discussion about people who cause us to feel emotions we would rather not feel! “When life is easy we don’t really have a motivation to grow and change, and when we get challenged we are forced to grow and change.” ~Mark Rosen www.talkingjoy.org

We are listening to spring! A favorite time of year – a season of awakening, new life and new beginnings. It is also a changing season, often reflecting the ongoing transformation of our souls. Join the Talking Joy Team for a listening practice that will help you awaken to spring after the long winter months. www.talkingjoy.org

Jackie went from drinking herself out of college to spiraling into a very dark place. When she got sober at age twenty five, she found hope in a new life with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous. She says she is a completely different and better version of herself since putting down alcohol in 2007. Today, she continues to work on herself, emotionally, mentally and spiritually through the 12 steps of...

An easy conversation with nutrition expert, Allison Thibault about being mindful about what you eat and tips for fueling your body with what it needs most; sleep, hydration, less stress and muscle building. You can start by following these guidelines to help reduce inflammation, support healthy hormonal balance, reduce cravings, support healthy weight loss and maintenance, glowing vibrant skin, im...

Pam invites us to listen to a prayer by Thomas Merton followed by group discussion. Listen to how these moms are finding ways to help themselves and their kids navigate quarantine--one year later. It is wearing on all of us. Our conversation is a reminder that we are more alike than un-alike. Take a listen. Visit here for resources mentioned during the talk: https://www.talkingjoy.org

Dispatch Band Member, Brad Corrigan, and Middlebury College Athletic Director, Erin Quinn, are talking about their long-standing friendship. Take a listen to this inspiriting story about a young coach and his lasting commitment to support his players on and off the field. Erin's former lacrosse recruit, Brad, says, “In order to truly give, you first have to figure out what God put in your hands.”...

The Talking Joy Team is back together for a mediation and discussion on loving kindness--towards yourself, those you love, the person you feel ambivalent about and that person you struggle with. Join us for a simple mediation followed by an inspiring discussion. Learn how these small intentions can overflow into your everyday life and change how you think, feel and live. Joy is sure to follow! htt...

A conversation with Rebecca Laird about fourteenth century Mystic, Julian of Norwich. Tune in to hear what this Mystic can teach us about life today. Julian, who was an anchoress had a near-death experience at the age of 30, which would lead her to write her book of brilliant, mystical revelations that has intrigued and inspired reading audiences since they were first published by the Benedictine...

A conversation with Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Allison Thibault. Founder of Viva Total Health, Allison was rated New Jersey's Top Nutritionist by Hip New Jersey in 2020! She says, being healthy is not participating in the latest fad diet, or eliminating food groups, such as carbs, from your diet.  Healthy is understanding what nutrients are in your food and where your food is coming fr...

During our Talking Joy conversation, Margot spoke to Pam about life, faith, family and how she tapped into her inner strength to succeed, despite perceived limitations of living with a disability. In 2010, Margot was a senior in high school and had just been accepted to college when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that left her paralyzed. She had to learn to navigate the world in a wh...

Cathie shares her story of finding hope with Nikki Elliott's Grief Guidance and Coaching services. Her oldest son Chris passed in June of 2019 and Cathie is still very connected with him. She shares her personal journey of working with Nikki that taught her the many tools to shift her perspective on death, separation, and the afterlife. Cathie is still working with Nikki and is very grateful to co...

When someone we love dies, Grief Coach Nikki Elliot says we don't lose them, they are still very much a part of our lives. Nikki shares the story of what she calls her shattering when her son Lief passed suddenly in 2016. After suffering with grief for months, she finally started to heal. She says that Leif guided her through her healing journey and that her relationship with him is now one of ful...

Steve was placed in foster care when he was only six months old. He remembers a woman there who cared for and loved him deeply. He can't recall her name, but that doesn't matter, what matters is the way she made him feel and what she taught him about life, love and gentleness at such a tender age. Many adults who were hurt as children exhibit a profound inner strength and wisdom, Steve is no excep...

Meet spiritual director Marcella Kraybill-Greggo! She is a teacher, spiritual director, and dynamic participant in the Wisdom School community as illuminated by Cynthia Bourgeault. Pam and Marcella talk about all things Wisdom! The wisdom way of knowing model emphasizes a wholistic approach utilizing ‘three centers,’ sometimes referred to as ‘three-brained intelligence’; The moving center, the emo...

Together with Customer Experience Leader, Stacy Sherman, Pam Robertson talks about juggling work and kids from home during the pandemic. In addition, two young moms, Kelly Haire and Lindsey Garibaldi join the conversation and share some of the challenges they face and what they have discovered about themselves during the pandemic—they are stronger than they thought and have tapped into some inner...

Eight months into the pandemic, managing life has been emotionally taxing and are experiencing the second wave of Covid. With new cases in the elementary schools, we are worried about the election and the uncertainty of the coming winter months and remote learning. We are talking about managing our fears, missing our extended families more than ever-- especially around the holidays. Even though ev...

On my new Talking Joy one-on-one conversations with inspirational thought leaders, I believe Rabbi Lauren Berkun is a wonderful addition! I loved the spiritual message of hope that she delivered at the Democratic National Convention on 8/20/20. Lauren is Vice President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, where she directs Rabbinic Initiatives and is a member of the senior executive t...

Steve Garnaas-Holmes is a poet, songwriter and retired pastor of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Acton, MA. He writes daily reflections at unfoldinglight.net. From 1973 to 2012 he wrote and performed with the Montana Logging and Ballet Company, a quartet that performed music and comedy around the country and occasionally on NPR’s Weekend Edition.

Pam is Talking Joy with Lori Dalvi, Shamanic Practitioner. Ever wonder what a shamanic practitioner is? Together, they will unpack it's meaning, learn about Lori's journey toward wholeness and how she now helps others grow and clear a lot of unwanted junk/clogs from their lives.

Pam talks with Charlotte Donlon, author of The Great Belonging--How Loneliness leads us to each other. What if loneliness is a necessary part of the human condition? What if it is the current that leads us deeper into belonging--to ourselves, to each other, and to God? During our talk Charlotte helps us reframe loneliness and offers a language for the quiet within.

Pastor Amy is back for another conversation with Pam!! This time they talk about our mental wellbeing during these stressful times. Amy shares her favorite Meredith Jars of Joy quote--Don't go back to sleep. An inspirational message for all of us. https://www.talkingjoy.org

Pam has a candid conversation with a former drug and alcohol abuser. they discuss how it is possible to move from darkness into the light. I believe we can overcome anything with faith in something bigger than ourselves and a supportive program/community that gives back by helping others. Pam says, "we are all broken, cracked people--I believe that's how the light get's in." You might wonder, "why...

Pam sits down to talk with celebrated portrait and landscape artist, TJ Cunningham. In his paintings Tim captures the light in the Vermont landscapes in a magical way. As a huge fan and follower of his work, Pam wanted to know the spirituality behind his painting and what role it plays in his success. Tune in to learn more about Tim and the special way he signs his paintings before they leave to g...

Dr. Sandra is a Personal Energy Strategist™ and Author of Life in 4-Part Harmony ~ Get Everything in Your Life to Work with Everything Else in Your Life. She serves high-achieving women professionals who want to recover from or prevent burnout, stress, and anxiety. As a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and Qigong practitioner with years of clinical, teaching and consulting experience, Dr. Sand...

Friendships can be complicated. According to Celes Chua from Personal Excellence, there are three types of friends. There is the Hi-Bye friend, the regular friend and true soul friends (our besties, who drive all night to scoop you up off the bathroom floor when your world is falling apart. Take a listen to the talking joy team as we come to understand the value theses different types of friendshi...