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The Path to Joy

Yes!! As the name implies, this podcast is about joy and its many facets. I’ll share tools, stories, and encouragement about how to view your world in a new and wondrous way. I’ll help you move your JOY needle up! Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for a new episode. Enjoy the journey!

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07:43

Knowing What You Need!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/07/24

Today's episode involves a visit to a wonderful optician. I know -- doesn't sound that compelling. But the visit was quite compelling and a wonderful lesson in knowing (and communicating) what you need!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life. Here are links that I mention in the

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07:02

Lessons in Skating!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/07/22

Today's episode is kind of about roller blading but really it's about what a little love and patience can do to soften fear. And, yes, your scaredy cat podcast host has been roller blading!!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life. Here are links that I mention in the show!! 🌱

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08:57

A Week at Camp!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/07/17

Apparently all I needed was the topic of 'camp' and all of these day camp memories came flooding back. Yes, today's episode is about summer camp but it also serves as a reminder to myself to allow my kids to have their own experiences without projecting my past nonsense on them. And, oh boy, do I need the reminder!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may

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07:30

It's All About the Return!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/07/08

Today's episode is about resilience. The return. The power that lies in falling and getting back up. Because we will all fall, make mistakes, change our minds. That's just being human. But it's what happens at that moment that really matters.Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website:

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07:06

Sand Is Not My Love Language!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/07/01

Today, in addition to sharing some summer confessions (I’ve always been more of an indoor cat who just wants to read in the shade with a cold drink), I talk about what summer looks like for me now, how I’m learning to embrace less structure, and why this slower season actually feels really good.Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy

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06:47

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

The Path to Joy ·

2025/06/26

Today's episode is about a super short social media video I made about being OK if you don't want know what you want to be when you grow up. I recorded it on a whim and so many people reached out and said the video spoke to them. So, if nothing else, if you are someone who is still trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up, you are in VERY good company! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more

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06:51

Words Create Your World!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/06/12

Today’s episode is all about words. Words have so much power and sometimes we all get a little sloppy with them. It’s not intentional -- we do it without thinking. Putting ourselves down in jest or ’hedging’ so as not to set ourselves up for disappointment. I do this all the time. And I think it’s about time I ’cleaned’ up some of my language.Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails,

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06:59

The Earthly Garden of Emotions!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/06/05

I know the title of today's episode seems a bit opaque. I promise it's not. I don't think my writing style could ever be described as anything but 'accessible.' I do love this concept of the 'earthly garden of emotions' -- proposed by the spiritual teacher, Mark Nepo. The idea that all emotions spring from the same soil. An explanation for why we can cry and laugh at the same moment. Listen and let me know what you think! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!)

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07:26

A Trio of Mothers!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/06/03

Today's episode is about this past Mother's Day -- there were three mothers in the house this year celebrating. And, yes, I realize I'm a few weeks late with this one -- better late than never, right? It was a good mother's day: amidst hummus and kofta, there was this moment for me of 'how did we all get here?'Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help

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06:25

As the World Comes Alive...

The Path to Joy ·

2025/05/29

As the world comes alive, I'm reminded how nature takes it's time. Not rushing. Patiently waiting until the time is right and then -- whoosh, everything is alive. And so I need to have the bravery to be patient and wait, too. For everything that's coming!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website:

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07:11

With Awareness, We Do Better!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/05/20

I recently wrapped up my sixth retreat so I'm going to have a couple 'retreat-centric' episodes. Today, I'm sharing a big theme of this retreat -- how, with awareness, we do better than the previous generation. We will still make lots of mistakes, but we won't make the same ones.Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be

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06:44

You Don't Know How Great You Are!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/05/15

Today's episode is inspired, yet again, by my friend Cara Bradley. The title of her email 'You Don't Know How Great You Are' just hit me. Because she is 1,000% right. We think everything we do is just all in a day's work, no big deal, par for the course. And we're wrong!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my

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05:59

Letting the Tears Flow!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/05/13

Today's episode is about crying. And if you are bit concerned, no, I'm not crying the whole episode! Tears bring a relief -- like letting some of the air out of a balloon. So, let's talk about tears today!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life. Here are links that I mention in

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07:45

A Hole in One!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/05/08

I love today's topic. No, it's not really about golf! Well, it kinda is. It's really about that feeling you get when you just feel called to do something -- when your internal compass is talking to you and decide to listen. I love that moment. As an added bonus, I'm including the 'Hole in One' video here so you know I didn't make this story up! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides,

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08:02

Disney or Bust!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/04/29

Yes, as the title of today's episode implies, we are headed to Disney World for Spring Break and, although it may be the happiest place on Earth, I'm a bit nervous. 'Why??' you ask. Well, you'll just have to listen to find out!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life. Here are

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08:36

Ms. Fix It!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/04/24

If you saw the title of today's episode and were hoping for some DIY tips, I'm sorry to disappoint. Today's episode is about our compulsion to try and 'fix it' when someone we love is struggling. I still fall into this trap despite the fact that I so often warn others against it. Oh well, I suppose I'm human too!Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help

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07:54

Romance Novels, Rate-R Movies, and the Nature of Memory!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/04/10

You might infer from the title of today's episode that there's some meandering down memory lane today. And you would be correct! Memory is funny, isn't it? Sometimes we don't really remember all of the specifics (at least I don't) but we remember the feeling. So, let's chat about memories and I'll share some of mine. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that

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07:41

Let's Step Away from the Whirling Dervishes!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/04/01

Today’s episode is about remaining steady in the midst of swirling, whirling energy. I'm sure you've experienced it before -- a group starts talking about a subject, the discussion gets heated, and the energy turns into a tornado. Time to back away -- retreat! AND! As a bonus, I'll give you some of the history of the actual whirling dervishes. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides,

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07:46

Thank You Duchess Goldblatt!

The Path to Joy ·

2025/03/25

Have you heard of Duchess Goldblatt?? Well, if you haven't you are in for a treat! Today, I share a few of her most famous quotes and unpack my absolute fave. I highly recommend checking out the book: 'Becoming Duchess Goldblatt!'Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life. Here are

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07:17

What's 'Super' about the Super Bowl??

The Path to Joy ·

2025/03/04

Who cares if the Super Bowl was a few weeks ago (maybe a month), I still want to talk about it! And not because I'm a massive football fan -- I'm still trying to figure out the rules. But the event itself holds a lot to discuss! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life. Here are

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