The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

A sincere or authentic apology has the power to repair and even build a deeper connection. An inauthentic or insincere apology has the power to further harm and disconnect us.  In this episode, Beth and Nio discuss noticing how an apology lands and using courage and self-leadership to both receive and give apologies from a place of calm and openness. Sometimes space can help us to better identify where the hurt is coming from. Curiosity and inquiry(of ourselves and others) can go a long way in enabling us to apologize with our hearts and work to move forward together.
Joy Notes Songs:  Ms Jackson by Outkast Please Forgive Me by Bryan Adams
Gratitude Rocks!:Serenity
What makes an apology feel authentic to you? And what helps you truly receive one?
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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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What if we looked at ourselves first when we ask, “How did we get here?”
In this episode of the Joy and Gratitude Podcast, Nio and Beth explore the powerful connection between intention, action, and impact. We cannot expect to create the outcomes we want without being intentional about the actions that drive them.
They talk about owning our role in the impact we create, reflecting when we aren't happy with the results, and making adjustments that can move us toward a different outcome. And when things are going well? How can we intentionally recreate those results through repeat actions and positive reinforcement?
This conversation is an invitation to pause, get curious about our own role, and recognize that we have more influence than we may realize.
Intention + Action = Impact.
🎵 Joy Notes: Trust the Path by Good Vibes Tribe💪 Gratitude Rocks!: Strength
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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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In this episode we start talking about the simple greeting “Good Morning” and how it can change a person’s day.  This leads us to a much deeper conversation about connection, belonging and being seen.  Something as simple as a gesture or salutation can show acknowledgement and reinforce presence and shared space.  This is our human advantage - we can choose to make people feel seen.  Try it!  Be the human who says hello, gives the peace sign or head nods first and see how it feels.  
Joy Notes Songs:  Hello by Adele
Gratitude Rocks!:Balance
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Nio shares courageously about how staying “in motion” helped her cope with her husband’s unexpected stroke and the long road to recovery that they are on. You do not get stuck when you are in motion.  We talk about staying present and remembering that we have choices and there are always moves to make.  Nio’s mother says, “If you want to stay alive, keep moving”. Can we embrace this wisdom in order to stay healthy and vibrant? Let’s choose to move towards each other, help each other feel seen, make each other laugh and see possibility in the hardest of moments.
Joy Notes Songs:  Album, the Joy of Motion by Animals As Leaders
Gratitude Rocks!:Laugh
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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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It is not always easy to ground ourselves in love and to choose to come from a place of compassion. Empathy is the love connector and there is a strong interrelationship between love and empathy. We need to make a conscious choice to get curious and be open to more love. With empathy and understanding we can find the bridge to more people. Love is different for each person and it is critical to remember that we each give and receive love differently.  Imagine a world where we all want love and work to create a life centered in the flow of love.
Joy Notes Songs:  I Release to Return by Good Vibes Tribe
Gratitude Rocks!:Trust
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Coaching is a valuable skill that can leave your employee, team, children, spouse and others feeling empowered and position them to grow and learn.  Oftentimes, we find ourselves solving for others and rescuing them without realizing that this may not actually serve them.  Can you ask questions that guide and coach versus solve?  Can you create an environment that fosters creativity and independence by allowing for different possibilities, multiple solutions and potential failure.  Next time someone comes to you for a solution can you guide and coach them versus rescuing them.
Joy Notes Songs:  Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 
Gratitude Rocks!:Embrace
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Friendship is a true gift! Beth and Nio talk about the importance of communication and commitment in creating and maintaining friendships.  We explore the idea of “seasons” in life and how friendships can blossom during different seasons.  Lifelong friends are unique and something to treasure. Our closest friends truly see us and are there for us in all the moments - pain, joy, sadness.  Friendships are built on trust, respect, openness and compassion and require nurturing and dedication. Recognizing this can go a long way in strengthening and experiencing the gift of friendship.
🎵 Joy Notes Songs:
That Is What Friends Are For — Dionne WarwickFuck I Luv My Friends — renforshortI Will Be Your Friend — Sade
🙏 Gratitude Rocks!: Breathe
What friendship are you grateful for today?
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Beth and Nio share very emotional and personal stories of the impacts of consistent and inconsistent behavior.  Consistency is a key pillar of trust, and it can both build and erode trust.  But it is not that simple. We each have our own personal values and patterns of behavior that impact how we show up.  Understanding our patterns and choosing to change is an important part of personal growth.  This topic took some fun turns as we realized we are both very activated by inconsistency.  Live learning at its best!
Joy Notes Songs:  Consistency by Elijah Frazier 
Gratitude Rocks!:Mindful
Source: The Trust Equation that Beth mentions is introduced in the book The Trusted Advisor by David Maister, Charles Green, and Robert Galford.
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Fear can hold us back.  Although it serves as a protector, it can also deplete our energy and keep us stuck.  What if we go to the places that scare us?  Can we use fear as a motivator?   When we ask questions like “what makes us afraid” and “what is the worst thing that can happen” we can release some of the fear that is holding us back.  We can free ourselves from overthinking and use that energy to stay present and live more fully in each moment.
Joy Notes Songs:  Fearless by Pink Floyd
Gratitude Rocks!:Hug
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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Caregiving can sometimes feel like balancing on a tight rope.  Are you helping and supporting in a way that is truly received as helpful?  Are you projecting what is supportive when maybe it is not?  Can we pause and ensure that we are caregiving ourselves as a foundation for authentic and heart led care/kindness?  If we own what is ours and ask questions first, perhaps we can create a more mutually beneficial experience where both sides feel cared for.  In this episode, you will hear Beth learn in the moment of the impact of pausing as a tool for better caregiving.  Join us!
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why asking questions is more powerful than making assumptionsHow to avoid projecting your own needs onto othersThe importance of caring for yourself while caring for someone elseHow a simple pause can deepen empathy and connectionWays to create a caregiving relationship where everyone feels supported
Joy Notes Song:🎵 I'm Not What Happened to Me – Good Vibes Tribe
Gratitude Rocks!💜 Kind
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