Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living

Rachel Joy Baribeau
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Find what brings you joy and live a life that is full of purpose and passion. Host, Rachel Joy Baribeau, is a former national sportscaster who travels the US speaking on mental health, joy, courage, and discovering purpose and passion. She knows firsthand how important it is to find what makes you happy and go for it. Whether you're just starting on your journey or you're looking for ways to make your current path more joyful, the Joystarters podcast is for you. Tune in today and start living your best life

  1. 15h ago

    Creativity, Connection, and What Makes Us Human with Joseph Fasano - Part 2

    What happens when you stop fighting what you love and give yourself permission to change course? In PART TWO of my conversation with poet, author, and educator Joseph Fasano, we explore his move from studying mathematics and physics at Harvard to building a life around poetry. Joseph shares how that decision grew from a desire he could no longer ignore, even without knowing what his future would look like. We also talk about the parts of ourselves we silence, why achievement and recognition can still leave us feeling empty, and how owning our gifts can help us serve others.  Our conversation touches on AI, the human connection we’re craving, and Joseph’s approach to teaching the whole person. We close with a discussion about apologizing to our children, learning from our mistakes, and striving to be whole rather than perfect.   CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Subscribe to the newsletter via this link or by texting JOY to 33777 Get on the wait list for the Analog-ish Gang! Learn when we open up this free group!   MORE ABOUT JOSEPH:  - The Magic Words (poetry prompts): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744300/the-magic-words-by-joseph-fasano/   - The Teacher (a novel and spiritual guide): https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-teacher-joseph-fasano/96c14415c4f73f2d   - The Last Song of the World (poems): https://boaeditions.org/book/the-last-song-of-the-world/?srsltid=AU7gw4Xg1NM8L_JgY8lfI8b6HezUD9fD07aS4PMhCFdYz_uNa6T1JsxD   - Pre-orders for How We Survive: https://www.aftershockreview.com/product-page/how-we-survive-a-guide-to-being-human-in-a-time-of-ai   INSTAGRAM:  @joseph.fasano  THREADS: @joseph.fasano    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Sep 28

    How Do We Stay Human in the Age of AI, with Joseph Fasano

    Poet, author, and teacher Joseph Fasano joins Rachel Joy Baribeau for a conversation about what it means to be human in a world that increasingly measures us by what we produce. A story about something his four-year-old son said opens the door to questions about empathy, the way we raise and educate children, and what artificial intelligence can never experience for us. Joseph shares the ideas behind his forthcoming book, How We Survive: A Guide to Being Human in a Time of AI. He and Rachel also talk about leading through service, the value of an unhurried morning, and why listening deserves as much practice as speaking. The episode closes with Joseph reading a poem whose final line may stay with you long after it ends. Join us next week for Part Two of this episode. CONNECT WITH RACHEL AND I'M CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: Subscribe to the newsletter: https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/2b1b250423 via this link or by texting JOY to 33777 Get on the wait list for the Analog-ish Gang! Learn when we open up this free group! https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/8326be1f65   CONNECT WITH JOSEPH:   BOOKS BY JOSEPH FASANO: - Pre-orders for How We Survive: https://www.aftershockreview.com/product-page/how-we-survive-a-guide-to-being-human-in-a-time-of-ai - The Magic Words (poetry prompts): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744300/the-magic-words-by-joseph-fasano/  - The Teacher (a novel and spiritual guide): https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-teacher-joseph-fasano/96c14415c4f73f2d  - The Last Song of the World (poems): https://boaeditions.org/book/the-last-song-of-the-world/?srsltid=AU7gw4Xg1NM8L_JgY8lfI8b6HezUD9fD07aS4PMhCFdYz_uNa6T1JsxD INSTAGRAM: @joseph.fasano  THREADS: @joseph.fasano      Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Sep 21

    Life Is Short. Get Your House in Order.

    Life is precious, life is short, and too many of us live as if we will always have more time to handle the things that matter.In this raw and personal episode, Rachel shares the heartbreaking experiences that helped inspire her new book and the wake-up call she cannot stop thinking about. She also talks about preparing for difficult possibilities, preserving the stories behind the things we treasure, receiving feedback without reacting, and having the courage to make an audacious ask. This episode is an invitation to stop postponing the conversations, decisions and practical details that deserve your attention. Some of them may feel uncomfortable, but taking care of them now is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and the people you love. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/2b1b250423 via this link or by texting JOY to 33777 Get on the wait list for the Analog-ish Gang! Learn when we open up this free group!https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/8326be1f65  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Sep 14

    Sometimes the Detour Is the Answer

    What if the thing that feels like it’s falling apart is actually making room for something better? On the day Rachel turns in her new book, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to get there, including the plans that changed, the moments that tested her, and the unexpected turns that ultimately led to something better. This episode is about doing your best to plan ahead while accepting that you cannot control everything, speaking honestly with grace, recognizing when disappointment may actually be redirection, and remembering the deeper purpose beneath the goals, numbers, and titles. Sometimes clarity does not come while everything is unraveling. Sometimes it comes later, after the tears, the deep breath, and enough distance to finally see that what felt like a setback may have been a blessing all along.   Subscribe to the newsletter: https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.kit.com/2b1b250423 via this link or by texting JOY to 33777 Get on the wait list for the Analog-ish Gang! Learn when we open up this free group! https://i-m-changing-the-narrative.ck.page/8326be1f65   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 7

    But God: What to Do When Life Keeps Piling On

    What do you do when it feels like one thing after another keeps going wrong? In this episode of Joy Starters, Rachel gets real about a season that has required what she calls “fingernail faith”: those moments when you’re hanging on, life feels heavy, and your nose is barely above water. She shares an update from the final days of writing her new book, the unexpected setbacks that threw her carefully planned timeline out the window, and what she’s learning about trusting her gut, receiving correction, and asking for help. Rachel also talks about something we don’t discuss enough: being thoughtful about the emotional weight we ask other people to carry. From giving trigger warnings to asking, “Do you have the headspace for this?” she shares simple ways we can care for the people who are caring for us. If you’re walking through a heavy season, this episode is a reminder that joy doesn’t require everything to be going well. Sometimes joy looks like holding grief in one hand, gratitude in the other, and finding enough faith to keep going. Subscribe to the newsletter via this link or by texting JOY to 33777 Get on the wait list for the Analog-ish Gang! Learn when we open up this free group!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Aug 31

    When the Work Still Gives You Chills: My Time with Moravian University

    Rachel recently spoke to nearly 100 football players at Moravian University, creating a space for them to talk honestly about mental health, family struggles, trauma, loss and the pressure so many men feel to protect, provide and perform. In this episode, she reflects on why she no longer sees herself simply as a speaker, but as a sacred space holder. Her work is about helping people take off the mask, put down some of what they have been carrying, and feel safe enough to be real. She also shares why soul care matters after pouring so much into others, and why, even after 10 years of I’m Changing the Narrative, this work still leaves her in awe. To receive positive messages and uplifting content to your inbox weekly, subscribe to Rachel's newsletter    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Aug 24

    10 Years with the Gophers: Honoring PJ Fleck’s Commitment to Mental Health

    Ten straight years of walking into the University of Minnesota football program and being trusted to have real conversations with young men about mental health, identity, purpose, forgiveness, family, and life beyond the game. In this episode, Rachel takes you behind the scenes of her tenth year speaking to Coach PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers. But this year, she had a surprise of her own. Rachel invited former players to share what Coach Fleck's commitment to mental health has meant in their lives, then honored him as a Mental Health Warrior for creating a culture where athletes are encouraged to take off the mask, speak honestly, and ask for help. Their stories are a reminder that the impact of a coach cannot simply be measured in wins, losses, draft picks, or championships. Sometimes the greatest legacy is found in the men who leave the program knowing they don't have to carry everything alone.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Aug 17

    Robert Randolph: Sacred Steel, Self-Care and a Life of Service - Part 2

    In this Sunday Soul vault episode, Rachel’s sits down  with six-time Grammy-nominated musician Robert Randolph, they dig into the remarkable instrument behind his signature sound, the sacred steel guitar. This is Part Two of the conversation; be sure to catch Part One as well! Robert shares how he learned to play in church, the generations of family and faith that shaped his music, and how a young musician from New Jersey went from playing in the pews to touring the world. He also talks about studying artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, discovering rock legends later in life, and the physical and mental challenge of playing an instrument that requires both hands, both feet, knee levers, finger picks, and a willingness to keep learning. The conversation expands beyond music as Robert and Rachel talk about caring for the body, protecting your mental health, and keeping life in perspective.  This episode is a reminder that purpose is not only about what you create but also about who you serve, what you pass along, and how you use what you have been given. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Find what brings you joy and live a life that is full of purpose and passion. Host, Rachel Joy Baribeau, is a former national sportscaster who travels the US speaking on mental health, joy, courage, and discovering purpose and passion. She knows firsthand how important it is to find what makes you happy and go for it. Whether you're just starting on your journey or you're looking for ways to make your current path more joyful, the Joystarters podcast is for you. Tune in today and start living your best life

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