The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

Rest is Power

In this episode Nio says, “Rest is Power”. Beth and Nio reflect on human design, the need to always be doing something and our current tendency to override our body’s need for rest and rejuvenation. Why can’t it be more commonplace and acceptable to not have plans and to just “be”.  What if we started to celebrate those that carve out time for rest, prioritize listening to what they need, and show up fully versus those who power through and perform.  Can we start to be more intentional about creating space for rest and allow for more natural joy to come through when we are present and energized?
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
Gratitude Rocks!:
Joy
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Just say YES! (with discrimination)

Nio and Beth discuss the power in choosing to say YES but acknowledge that there is tremendous value in being discriminatory.  Can you ask questions to enable you to show up more fully and in alignment with your purpose and capacity?  We have an open dialogue about the role of “No” or “YES, AND . . .” in ensuring you are driving value and creating impact when you do say YES. We also talk about integrating how we feel and what our bodies tell us when we are asked to do something.  Tuning into ourselves, trusting ourselves and not overriding our own sensations plays a critical role in knowing when to pause, ask questions, and create additional options to get to a whole body YES.  Join us and practice listening to yourself and using discretion when you lean in and just say YES!
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Yes I Can by Sammy Davis Jr
Note: covered by Ray Charles at concert
Gratitude Rocks!:
Explore
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Laugh a Little More

Laughter is good for us. We know it calms us, lifts us up, lightens our mood and adds levity, so how can we get more of it? Join Nio and Beth as they talk about laughter, the longevity of funny family stories/jokes and then consider how we can be more intentional about adding a little more laughter into our lives. Can we laugh at ourselves more? Can we find little moments that can be funny if we let them? Can we smile more? Join us as we continue to untangle this crazy, funny thing called life.
Joy Notes Songs:
Smile by Nat King Cole
Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
Gratitude Rocks!: Enough
 
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Stop Talking!

Why do we fill the gap with words when there is so much power in the silence?  Can we “Mind the Gap” and take a moment to be still and ensure there is value in what we want to say? When we slow down and overcome our instincts to insert ourselves, we allow for more impact and connection.  
Joy Notes Songs:  
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Empty Words by Death
Gratitude Rocks!:
Beauty
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Curating Creativity

We know that creativity can get lost when we are frenzied and buried in the chaos and complexity of life.  Beth and Nio discuss how we can choose to create space, let ourselves feel the freedom of unleashing our imagination and promote our creativity to flow.  Remember when we were kids and we created games and enjoyment out of simple things - boxes became spaceships!  Join us in finding ways to be intentional about bringing more creativity to our lives.  
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Aventuro by Silvano Estrada
Do You  Realize by the Flaming Lips
 
Gratitude Rocks!:
Grow
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Clarity Can Transform Us

Beth and Nio talk about pausing and creating spaces to gain clarity.  What are the ways that you pause and commit to listen to yourself in order to clarify how you are feeling or what you are thinking.  Rather than racing through and creating our own stories, let’s find ways to slow down, reflect, be empathetic, and focus on clarity so that we can then take choiceful and potentially different actions.
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash
Gratitude Rocks!:
Explore
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Music as Medicine with Special Guest, Chris Boardman

In this very special episode, Beth and Nio are honored to have award winning film composer/producer/educator and author Chris Boardman share his personal story of meaningful music making and purpose.  Chris opens up about the incredible impacts of music on his own PTSD recovery and introduces us to Soundbridge health; an organization that uses music and breathwork to provide a digital therapeutic intervention for people suffering from mental illness.  We hope this episode will move you like it did us.
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Pure from Songs from the Heart by Chris Boardman
 
Gratitude Rocks!:
Trust
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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The Power and Potential of Focused Energy

The Power and Potential of Focused Energy
Nio and Beth talk about how we can choose where to focus our energy, both positive and negative.  We can control where we spend our energy and we can even choose to intentionally opt out of things that are not energy giving.  Can we be open to more fulfilling and healthier places to put our energy?  Even if it is new and uncomfortable, get curious, get creative and let’s embrace being imaginative and full of possibility.
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Who We Are by Red
Gratitude Rocks!:
Flow
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Do You Know Your Shadows?

In this episode, Beth and Nio first define what a “shadow” is and then discuss why integrating our shadows can allow us to show up more authentically. Self-awareness is a critical first step to the work of identifying our shadows.  An overused strength can turn into a shadow so knowing our strengths and being open to signals and feedback are great ways to help us understand and eventually have gratitude for our shadows. Pausing can allow us to blend with our shadows and make a different choice about how we react and show up in the moment.  Join us in discovering how blending/integrating with our shadows is powerful work that enables us to show up as our best selves each and every day. 
 
Joy Notes Songs:   
Chandelier by Sia
 
Gratitude Rocks!:
Enough
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Sincerely Yours

What happened to that lovely sign off "Sincerely yours,"? Have we lost our ability to be sincere and authentic in our everyday lives? Nio and Beth talk about the meaning of sincerity and how it builds trust and human connection. Join us as we have a lively conversation about sharing our whole selves - let's be messy, proud and bring back Sincerely Yours!
Joy Notes Songs: This is Me by Keala Settle
Gratitude Rocks!: Grow Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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