The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

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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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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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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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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With Special Guest Dr. Argie Nell Nichols
“Dr. A” shares about how she is helping women enter their “golden chapter”. It is our time to honor our story, celebrate life, and ensure we have no regrets.  In this special episode, we explore the importance of simple ways to ensure stability and ease as we enter this new phase of life.  We can do things now to create a soul-aligned life plan and legacy.  Hear about a new HER program that focuses on how to Honor, Educate and Rise into the golden years.  Create, own and tell your story.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why your story is one of your greatest giftsHow to create a meaningful legacyWhat it means to enter your "golden chapter"The importance of planning for stability and peace of mindHow the HER framework helps women Honor, Educate, and RiseWhy it's never too late to create a life aligned with your values
Joy Notes Song: Save Me – Jelly Roll
Gratitude Rocks!: Balance
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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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With Special Guest John Holcombe (JH Leadership and Strategy, Inc)
We have so much fun in this episode as we define innovation and discuss the learner’s mindset and the positive impacts of diversity of thought (the “we” dynamic).  It is so easy to think in a linear way and to stay in the same routine, but innovation happens when we get uncomfortable and start to iterate.  John shares how we can develop different use cases and then use feedback to create solutions that move individuals, teams and organizations forward.  With AI infiltrating our personal and professional lives, this was a very timely reminder of how to position yourself to leverage innovation.  
Joy Notes Songs:  Saved My Life by Andy GrammerSongs by Tai Verdes (like AOK)Hustling by Rick Ross
Gratitude Rocks!:Breathe
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Beth and Nio share their take on the 4 P’s - a marketing mix strategic tool. Instead of marketing we talk about the 4 Ps of living a thriving life and the first critical “P” is preparation (followed by Presence, the Pause and Practice).  What happens when we trust ourselves and do not doubt that we are prepared and have done the work? Can we use our past to help us better prepare for our present and future?  We share personal stories of how we have learned the power of preparation and how it integrates into the other Ps.  We encourage you to try to live by the 4 Ps, see how it feels and share back with us what you learn/experience.
Joy Notes Song:I am Light- India Arie
Gratitude Rocks!:Easeful
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Adaptability is a powerful tool we can use to stay in flow.  We know change is a constant, so how can we practice being adaptable and knowing that we can indeed choose how we react to each and every circumstance, even if it is not what we planned or hoped for.  Beth and Nio talk about using grace and space to make shifts and move forward when we are confronted with being stuck or find ourselves in an unwanted change/transition.  Throw your pity party and then remember that you know how to adapt, you know how to make a new choice, and you can always adapt again. Being in the practice of adapting makes it easier to live in flow.  Give it a go!
In this episode:• Why adaptability is a key life skill• How to navigate unwanted change and transitions• The importance of grace and self-compassion• Choosing your response when life doesn't go as planned• Building confidence in your ability to adapt
Joy Notes Song:🎵 "Elastic Heart" – Sia
Gratitude Rocks!:💛 Laugh
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Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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As humans we each define and live by our own personal values. Beth and Nio talk about how values are more easily identified in the storms when we have to hold on tight to what matters to us.  Do not judge your personal values but rather use them to understand why you show up the way you do. Can we also get curious about what others value and why?  The more we understand our own values and those of others, the more we can connect as humans.
Joy Notes Songs:  Bridge Over Troubled Waters by Simon and Garfunkel
Gratitude Rocks!:Curious
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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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
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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 addictiveHow mental noise steals our energy and focusThe power of discipline, prioritization, and intentional actionWhat happens when we give our full attention to one thingHow 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!:CuriousHosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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