Melissa Bloom

The Path to Joy

Yes!! This a podcast about joy, perspective, and being human. I share stories from my own life—the things that make me laugh, make me think, and sometimes make me rethink everything. No expertise. No perfect answers. Just one person paying attention and sharing what she finds along the way. Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for a new episode. Enjoy the journey.

Author

Melissa Bloom

Category

Education

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Thank You Anne Lamott! 14.05.2024

On today’s episode, I share some beautiful words from Anne Lamott’s newest book ’Somehow: Thoughts on Love.’ I received a signed copy (yay!) and I absolutely love this book. This particular chapter is about what happens when our ’secret life,’ the parts of ourselves we’d like to remain hidden, are revealed.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perceptio...

The Art of Listening! 09.05.2024

Today’s episode is all about listening: listening as a form of meditation and a tool to help us stay hyper-present.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I...

Maybe We All Need Some of These Reminders! 07.05.2024

This is a post-retreat episode! After listening to women share their stories, dreams, and fears over three days together, I found there are a few reminders that we may all need. About giving ourselves grace, about what an incredible job we are doing, about belonging. So, today I share some words inspired by some incredible women.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and im...

What Color is Your Canvas?? 02.05.2024

Today’s episode is about the complexity of our emotions: sometimes it’s exhausting to identify everything we are feeling at a moment in time. Here’s another way to consider your ’emotional soup.’   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy...

Picking Up Some Clues Along the Way! 30.04.2024

Today’s episode is a bit about me and my journey (AND genetics!!). But, it’s really about the clues and insights we pick up along the way.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life....

What's on Your Oasis?? 25.04.2024

Today’s episode is all about clarity! I share a fun exercise, inspired by Siskel and Ebert, to help you better identify what’s on your oasis.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.lif...

'A Universe Held Together By Love!' 23.04.2024

Today’s episode is inspired by our return home from Austria -- and some time in the Zurich airport. And, I share a short excerpt about ’belonging’ from the wonderful book ’Meditations from the Mat’ -- which I highly recommend!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and informatio...

A Tale of Two Skis Part Deux! 18.04.2024

Today’s episode picks up where Tuesday’s left off. Do I get back up the mountain to ski again?? Do the Austrian’s beg me to join their Olympic team? I know you are waiting with bated breath!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy jour...

A Tale of Two Skis! 16.04.2024

I’ve been teaching myself to ski for the last few years -- all leading up to this moment -- skiing in Austria! Today, I share my first experience on a ’real’ mountain (and a lesson in FEAR).   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy jour...

We are Going to be OK! 11.04.2024

Today’s episode will hopefully offer some relief. Listen friends, we are going to be OK.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱...

Some Words From Bossy Pants Bloom! 09.04.2024

Sometimes I can be a little bossy. There, I said it. Today’s episode includes me giving some advice (and being a little bossy)!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are...

A Big Day (and the Day After)! 04.04.2024

On today’s episode I share about a very big day -- a magical ’unicorn’ of a day. And the day (and subsequent let down) after.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are li...

What if It All Worked Out?? 02.04.2024

Today’s episode is inspired by my dear friend, Cara Bradley. There are so many ’what if’ questions that run through our heads. Here’s one that can inspire calm and surrender: What if it all worked out??   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on y...

I Threw Myself a Party! 28.03.2024

Today’s episode is about recognizing your work, your effort. Sometimes you need to celebrate all that goes into something rather than the outcome. And sometimes you need to buy yourself an ice cream cake and actually throw a party!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and infor...

Time For a Little Yin and Yang! 26.03.2024

Today’s episode is about balance: balance between quiet, introverted ’yin’ energy and more active, extroverted ’yang’ energy. Admittedly, I need a bit more yang to balance my yin!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be...

One of the Best Questions!! 21.03.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

A Living Room Picnic! 19.03.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

Thank You Simon and Garfunkel! 14.03.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

Some Days of JOY! 12.03.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

When the Urge to Act Outweighs Your Resistance. 07.03.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

Joy, Love, and the Nobel Prize! 05.03.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

My 100th episode!! 29.02.2024

Hi friends!   In today's episode, I shared that this is my 100th episode! Woohoo!!    As a thank you for listening, I am offering you a deep discount off my go-at-your-own-pace subscription, JOY SCHOOL !    Click here to access JOY SCHOOL - the promo code is already added to your cart! You'll receive 30% off the cost of an annual membership. That's less than $6/month!   I can't wait to see you on...

It's True: A Watched Pot Never Boils! 27.02.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

How to Slow Down a Runaway Train! 22.02.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

Some of My Daily Practices! 20.02.2024

Hi friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newslett...

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