The Path to Joy

Today's episode is inspired by a wonderful text I received about JOY Day! I'm not sure JOY Day will make it on our calendars but it should. Let's chat about the idea and maybe you'll want to try it 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...

Today's episode is all about the energy of the solution. I've said it before and I'm sticking to it: the problem and the solution live in completely different zip codes! So, let's chat about solutions and how to find them.   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 th...

Today's episode is about the sometimes adversarial relationship we have with our bodies. It's time to make peace. You are on the same team. Your body is your friend.   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 w...

Today's episode is about winter. Specifically, how to get through it. So many folks have come to me recently about their 'distaste' for winter -- I think we need a plan. Because I don't want you to feel as though you have to put your head down and just muddle through until April. We've got this friends!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of...

On today's episode I share an epiphany I had while walking in Vermont! Spoiler alert -- about a major fear of mine. Some thoughts are so deeply embedded, they completely bypass our cognitive, thinking mind. The question is: do we have to change them or can we lovingly accept them??   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka fi...

Today's episode is, well, another gentle rant (if such a thing exists) on New Year's resolutions -- and encouragement to consider 'goals' around how you feel. Because you don't need to change. In fact, the only change should be allowing in even more JOY!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the gu...

Sometimes change, big change, can feel so overwhelming. So, what if we tried one very small shift? A teeny-tiny change. I think it would feel so much more manageable. And the results can be quite significant!   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 yo...

Today's episode is about unfairness. My dad used to say that life is very unfair.  I agree. Suffering is never deserved. So, how do we find joy in our own lives when there is so much struggle around us?   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...

You know I love the movies so today's episode is inspired by a theme that runs through 'Moana 2:'  there's always another way, even if you have to get lost to find it! What a relief -- there's always another way! Let's talk about embodying that sentiment.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the g...

Today's episode is all about setting some intentions for the new year (and a bit of a bash of 'resolutions' -- so sorry if you love them!). Why do I prefer intentions?? They are softer, more abstract, and more focused on how you want to feel versus 'I will get it done at all costs.'    If you are ready for some intention-setting -- today's episode is for you!   Thanks so much for listening! I love...

Today's episode is about clarity and asking yourself the question: what am I looking to feel? The editor of this podcast, Ben, helped with this one -- he's never been one to let outside input color his decision making. He knows what he is looking for. Maybe we all need some help defining 'our north star!'   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception...

Today’s episode is about grace -- allowing ourselves to be human. It makes so much sense and is so hard to put into practice. So, today, I share some tools to help make ’giving yourself grace’ just a little bit easier!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   For the month of December, you can purchase the G...

Today's episode is a bit different -- about the habit of writing. I was never a big writer/journaler until the last few years. I share a bit about my own writing habits these days and how the act of writing has helped me process life!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   For the month of December, you ca...

Inspired by 'The Golden Girls' and Sophia Petrillo, today's episode is about doing just that -- 'picturing it.' A little visualization can go a long way!!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   For the month of December, you can purchase the GIFT of JOY for someone you love for 50% off! Click here to give...

Todays' episode is inspired by the Albert Einstein quote: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Well, you might have guessed I'm going with the latter!    Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   For the month of Dece...

This episode is about the blahs. Sometimes we just feel blah. Maybe we know why, maybe we don't. The cold and dark of winter tend to be a fertile environment for the blahs. So let's chat about them today!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   For the month of December, you can purchase the GIFT of JOY for...

Today's episode is inspired by an opinion article written by theoretical cosmologist, Paul Sutter. Paul studies the vast amount of 'nothingness' that makes up our universe -- known as the cosmic void. I share some of his musings about finding meaning in the 'void' and my own.    Bottom line: we are not insignificant but so, so rare! I love Paul's writing -- this is a must listen!   Thanks so much...

If you guessed that today's episode is about bowling -- you would be correct! Well, kind of. It's really about the tenor of your thoughts -- do you worry about making a mistake or believe you can do it?? Because the answer really does matter!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   For the month of December...

I try not to give a lot of advice -- because I am someone who bristles (intensely) when given advice. BUT! Today, I share some very 'soft' advice around jobs, work, and career.    And, if you are concerned that this podcast is veering towards 'career,' not to worry, my friend! My advice is really about gaining clarity, doing less, and being more open to what shows up! So, let's be honest -- woo wo...

Today's episode features more cooking!! I share some cooking stories and get a really good lesson in patience from a 13-year-old baker!   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.   H...

Today's episode honors an incredible woman who passed away in September -- Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey. She was 103 and 3/4! I share a few of her thoughts today -- on aging, health, and purpose!   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 jo...

Do you have ever a day that is just so wonderful and so completely unexpected? I had one a few weeks ago. I had no idea when I woke up that morning that it would make it into my 'top ten' best days. AND that it would involve three teenage boys cooking up a storm!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All...

I'm all about finding new ways to live in appreciation. Sometimes a good prompt, one that allows us to be appreciative of even the smallest things like a wobbly coffee cup not tipping over or Instacart, is all you need! Today's prompt is one of my new faves!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of th...

Today's episode is inspired by a beautiful poem by Hannah Rosenberg 'Until I Thought of Myself as the Sea.' With the most simple words, Hannah gives us permission to be all emotions, everything, all at once.    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 yo...

Are any of us good at receiving praise?? Considering how much we thrive on external validation, we are pretty awful about actually receiving praise -- allowing it to sink in. Let's chat about some ways to 'receive' today!   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 tha...