messy middle

Discovering the Sacred Path of the Labyrinth with guest Lauren Artress

In this episode, I’m honored to be interviewing Lauren Artress. She is an author, Canon of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, founder of Veriditas, and a spiritual pioneer and a leading force in popularizing the Labyrinth in the US and around the world. I have been fascinated with Labyrinths for years, and this last December …

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Andrea Owen on How To Stop Feeling Like Shit (A Lookback Lesson)

Andrea Owen on How You Can Make Some Noise, Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength

Andrea Owen is back for a third time, and she’s here to talk about her brand new book (released August 31, 2021): Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength. You’re going to love this interview! Andrea and I are talking about the many ways that you can make some noise, own your …

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The Top Five Most Memorable Conversations of Season 6 (The Season 6 Finale)

Season 6 of Jump Start Your Joy has been all about finding joy in the messy middle. In the season finale, I’m looking back and the 5 most memorable conversations I’ve had with guests over the last year. For each one, I’m sharing a bit about what stood out about our conversation, and, playing a …

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Languishing, and One Great Way to Find Your Way Out of the Blah You Are Feeling

In this episode, I’m talking about the term “languishing,” which is something that Adam Grant recently wrote about in the New York Times. His article was titled “There’s a Name For The Blah That You’re Feeling, and It’s Called Languishing.” When I read it, it struck me that languishing really is one of the predominant …

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Embracing Your Creative Process with Best Selling Author Fred Waitzkin

The Creative Process and Writing ‘Strange Love’ During the Pandemic with Author Fred Waitzkin

In this episode, I’m delighted to have Fred Waitzkin return for his second interview, this time to talk about his brand new book “Strange Love.” Fred is the author of “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” which is based on his experiences with his son Josh who was a chess prodigy at age 7. In this new …

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