The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

The Beauty of Human Connection and Volunteerism

Thank you to a listener and dear friend who asked us to talk about the impacts of volunteering.  Nio and Beth dive into what we get and what we give when we volunteer our time, talents, and treasures and build trust with other humans.   Identify what you care about and then start small.  
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Give a Little Bit by Supertramp
Gratitude Rocks!:
Beauty
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
 
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Just Move On!

Choosing to “just move on” can be a very intentional and impactful way to get through the challenges of our personal journeys.  Nio shares her personal struggles with health issues and how taking action and moving forward is hard but oh so healthy.  Join us as we talk about how we just have to get started and focus on movement.  Understand what your moves are - you can always find a way to move so let’s just move on. Like a river we can be persistent and keep flowing.  
Joy Notes Songs:  
River and Roads by the Head and the Heart
Gratitude Rocks!:
Laugh
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Our Sources of Wisdom

We can find wisdom all around us if we remain present, open, and curious.  Nio and Beth share where they have found wisdom in their lives and how even those that challenge us most can provide beautiful insights that create wisdom and lifelong learning.  By harnessing and leveraging the wisdom within we can make choiceful actions about how we live each day.  Join us and let us know where you find your sources of wisdom.
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Let Knowledge Drop by Tupac Shakur
Don’t Know Much by Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt
Gratitude Rocks!:
Accept
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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Skools (skills and tools) for Impact

Join Nio and Beth as they quite literally experience “saying YES” and using experimentation as a tool for key learning. There are a lot of laughs in this one and we discuss what “skools” we use to show up as our best selves. Check out what it is like to let go, adapt and show up just as you are in real time. One to remember.
Joy Notes Songs:
Who You Are by Jessie J
 
Gratitude Rocks!:
Trust
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
 
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Understanding and Embracing AI

It can be hard to embrace a new technology when we do not fully understand its capabilities and impacts. Beth and Nio talk about how AI is here and it’s time to embrace it. Can we make it easier by talking more about our fears and feelings towards AI(and new technology) and learn how to let it serve and positively impact us? We will always need humans so let’s stay open, accept it and maximize the upside. It gets exciting when you experience the enablement, efficiencies and fun that AI can provide. Join us in conversation and let us know the playful and useful ways you are using AI to enhance your lives.
 
Joy Notes Songs:
Changes by David Bowie
 
Gratitude Rocks!:
Strength
 
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
 
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#innovation #Adaptability #AI

Leading with Adaptability, Intention and Care With Special Guest Naama Zalzman

This episode is of full "aha" moments where we talk about the fuel that drives results. Can we adapt and be intentional about how we care and respect the people we work and live with. The fundamentals to creating a connected team/family/community are trust, communication, and curiosity. One of the fun moments in the podcast is our lively dialogue about the "helper syndrome" and how it can actually be a disservice to the people we want to serve and the results we want to achieve. Naama eloquently names so many of the communication and culture challenges we each face every day and provides both insights and tools to increase awareness and self-leadership. Take a listen and let us know if you can relate to these stories and if these tidbits were helpful.
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
Gratitude Rocks!:
Easeful
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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#Leadership #Adaptability #Intention

Rituals Can Ground, Imprint and Transform Us

It was incredibly fun and meaningful to have our first ever podcast swap with the Ritual Sisters, Michelle and Kelly. Join us as we practice a few rituals together and openly talk about the definition of a ritual and discuss how our rituals impact us. Do you know what your rituals are, how you created them and can you feel their transformative impact? Can we play even more with rituals and expand how they imprint on us and others?
Joy Notes Songs:
Michelle: Great Storm Clouds by Trevor Hall
Kelly: Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch
 
Gratitude Rocks!:
Michelle: Open
Kelly: Kind
 
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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What Does it Mean to be an Ally

Nio and Beth take on a very important and difficult topic about what it means to be an ally. How can we take action to support each other in the most challenging and hardest moments. Can we own and overcome our own fears and discomfort to move things forward as humans. This episode is full of vulnerability and honesty and is one that we will both remember for a long time.
Joy Notes Songs: Matter of Trust by Billy Joel
Gratitude Rocks!: Joy
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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#gratitude #joy #ally #allyship

Breathwork and Gratitude Practice with Beth

In the Joy and Gratitude podcast Beth and Nio often talk about the importance of slowing down and being present.  In this special recording, Beth takes us through a breathing and gratitude exercise with the goal of slowing us down, dropping into our bodies and noticing what it feels like to be more centered.  We hope you can find a moment to listen and let yourself be led through a calming, connective practice.  Let us know what you think.
Hosts: Beth Mercurio
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#breathing #breathingexercises #gratitude

The Skill of Mindful Listening

What does it mean to listen mindfully and what are the impacts if we don't? We talk about what gets in the way of truly listening to people and the impacts of not making people feel heard.  Join us as we discuss the ways that with attention and focus we can use listening to elevate and amplify our conversations.
 
Joy Notes Songs:  
It’s My Life by Jon Bon Jovi
Gratitude Rocks!:
Laugh
Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio
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#communication #mindfullistening #listening