The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

Finding and Creating Joy | Joy & Gratitude Ep. 48

If we all need more joy in our lives, how do we find it? Beth and Nio explore the difference between finding joy and creating joy.  How can we be more open to joy and tune into the moments where we experience joy.  Joy is a decision and a choice, and it gives you power. We each have joyful memories that can be recalled when we need to be resourced and rejuvenated.  Music is one universal way to call joy into your life with purpose. What brings you joy?  We invite you to plan joy into each and every day. Joy can resource us. Joy can rejuvenate us. Joy can shift our entire perspective. The question is: are we making space for it? This episode invites you to reflect on the people, places, memories, and moments that bring genuine joy into your life — and how planning for joy may be one of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves. ✨ What brings YOU joy? Joy Notes Songs:   The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss Gratitude Rocks!: Connect Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #JoyAndGratitude #MentalWellness #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

The Habit of Overwhelm

Have you ever thought about the state of overwhelm as a habit?  Nio and Beth dig into this topic and get excited about the idea of shifting this “habit” of overwhelm into movement and action.  Can we get focused, be disciplined and allow ourselves to prioritize our energy and our essence?  If we give 1000% to one thing and remove the noise, how could that feel?  What if that laser focus makes us feel accomplished, successful, and motivated.  Let’s experiment with allowing ourselves to lean into one thing, face our fears and take action.  Break it down, be patient with yourself and choose to take one step forward. Together they unpack: Why overwhelm can feel familiar and even addictive How mental noise steals our energy and focus The power of discipline, prioritization, and intentional action What happens when we give our full attention to one thing How small steps can create momentum, confidence, and peace This conversation is an invitation to slow down, simplify, and move forward with purpose. What if success isn’t about doing everything… but about fully showing up for what matters most? “Break it down, be patient with yourself, and choose to take one step forward.” Joy Notes Song: “Lose Yourself” – Eminem Gratitude Rocks!: Curious Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #JoyAndGratitude #Overwhelm #MentalHealth #SelfGrowth #Mindset #Focus #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #Healing #Podcast

Hey Ego, Can You Step Aside?

Beth and Nio talk about how our ego can be a saboteur of growth and centeredness. Learning how to handle our ego and use it to feel confident and empowered in the service of others can be positive but when we allow our ego to be self-serving the impacts are often negative and we miss opportunities to grow and show up as our best selves. ✨ Joy Notes Song: “Bag Lady” — Erykah Badu 🪨 Gratitude Rocks!: Accept Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #JoyAndGratitude #Ego #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness

How Are You Doing? (Why We Rarely Answer Honestly)

This simple question “How are you doing?” can provide us with a much-needed personal check in.  Are we honest with our answer?  Is our answer surface level or do we provide a deeper answer that builds connection?  Are there people and places that impact how we answer?  Why do we ask about “doing” instead of “being”?  We are conditioned to be performative instead of just being present in ourselves.  Beth and Nio dive into all of these reflections and remind us that fundamentally we have choice in how we answer and in how we tune into what is really going on within us.  Let’s use this question as a way to check in with ourselves personally each and every day.  Then, perhaps when we ask it of others or are asked by others we can answer with intention and vulnerability. 🎵 Joy Notes Song “Fast Car” — Fast Car by Tracy Chapman 🙏 Gratitude Rocks! Kind Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com

Finding and Trusting Your Rhythm

Knowing our own personal rhythm, maintaining a tempo and understanding the “dance” steps are all critical to how we connect with others and show up as our best selves.  With practice we know the rhythm that allows us to thrive.  We may speed up or slow down with intention to stay in a rhythm that seamlessly moves us forward. What is your rhythm? Do you know?  Can you create a new rhythm when connecting with others? Come explore this exciting topic with Nio and Beth and experience how their podcast has its own rhythm - we hope you can feel it too. Joy Notes Songs:   Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson Gratitude Rocks!: Balance This episode invites you to reflect, recalibrate, and rediscover the rhythm that moves you forward. Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com