The JOY Factor

Dec 16 2024 40 ep. 28 mins 96
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The Joy Factor is a podcast for anyone with a desire to create more joy in their lives. Therapist, and life coach Julie Hanson interviews experts in the field of mental health and wellness along with everyday people who’ve got their own take on how to be on the hunt for joy even in the midst of struggle. She’s on a quest to connect her listeners with the tools, tips and inspiration to claim their right to joy!

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Unlocking Joy with EMDR: A Conversation with Andrea Boyd, LCSW

Dec 16 2024
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The JOY Factor Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have therapist Andrea Boyd, LCSW, as our guest. Andrea shares her expertise on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process traumatic memories, restore nervous system health, and find greater balance and healing.Tune in to lear

DBT for Stronger Relationships: Part 2 Distress Tolerance

Sep 09 2024 13 mins  
Welcome back to the JOY Factor Podcast! In this second episode of our four-part series on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to improve relationships, we dive into the crucial concept of Distress Tolerance. Learn how to navigate stress and conflict in your relationships without making things worse. Discover powerful skills like Radical Acceptance, self-soothing, and how to ac

DBT for Stronger Relationships: Mindfulness and Wise Mind

Sep 09 2024
Welcome to the first episode of our 4 part series on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for stronger relationships! In this episode, we dive into the foundational skill of mindfulness and the concept of Wise Mind.Key Points:* Mindfulness: Understanding the importance of being present in the moment and how it can improve our relationships.* Wise Mind: Learning to balance emoti

Open Conversations and Empowered Choices for Medical Cannabis Use

Sep 03 2024 41 mins  
Hello, and welcome to episode 37 of The JOY Factor Podcast! My guest today is Safriana Degroat and we're chatting about considerations around safely using medical cannabis, According to the National Conference of State Legislators, (https://www.ncsl.org/health/state-medical-cannabis-laws#:~:text=Medical-Use%20Update&text=3%2C%202022%2C%2037%20states%2C,medical%20use%20of%20cannabis

Eat, Nurture Grow

Oct 25 2022 36 mins  
Today’s Show Hello, and welcome to season 8, episode 36 of The JOY Factor Podcast! My guest today is Dr. Sue Williams Dr.Williams grew up in Iowa and earned her BA in Psychology at University of Iowa. She is a 2001 graduate of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She specializes in Working with autoimmune diseases, Chronic Fatigue, Crohn's disease, Ul

Hearing the birds sing.

Jul 27 2022 30 mins  
Today’s Show Hello, and welcome to episode 35 The JOY Factor. My guest today is trauma specialist and substance abuse counselor Stephanie Snyder. You can read more about Stephanie’s background here . Listen in as Stephanie shares her unique perspective on joy and healing as it relates to substance addiction and recovery. What We’ll Learn Healing is a mind, body and soul exper

You Matter Marathon

Jan 03 2022 34 mins  
Hello and welcome to episode 34 of The JOY Factor Podcast. Today's show is sponsored by Prose. Thanks to my personalized Prose routine, I can honestly say I’ve never been more in love with my hair! Today we've got a special conversation with our guest Cheryl Rice Cheryl Rice works with women eager to be leaders in their own lives. Since 1990 she has been working with clients to i

Remember to Play!

Dec 14 2021 53 mins  
Today’s Show Welcome to episode 33 of the JOY Factor Podcast. Today’s Guest is Jeff Harry Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day

Art Therapy Heals

Nov 17 2021 32 mins  
Welcome to Episode #32 of The JOY Factor. Today we're talking about art therapy with our guest Meg Mcmurdy. Art therapy is a powerful healing modality for all ages and interests. Listen is as Meg shares her own journey and busts a few myths about what art therapy is and isn't. Meg McMurdy (she/her) "As a trauma informed therapist, I have witnessed the power of art therapy to assist

Key Ingredient for Joy: Self Empathy

May 02 2021 26 mins  
Today’s Show Hello, and welcome to The JOY Factor. It’s good to be back here and I’m thrilled to have Sue Nesler joining me. She is a blended family maven and owner and CEO of Yoga East Healing Arts Studio and Counseling. So take a break and settle in to nourish your spirit and find a little joy. About Sue I am Sue Nesler MS, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, NCC. A Blended family maven