Jump Start Your Joy Paula Jenkins

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In this episode of Jump Start Your Joy, Paula interviews Jennifer L. Scott, the New York Times bestselling author of the Madame Chic Series and content creator behind The Daily Connoisseur, who shares how adding structure and more formality to life can bring intentional joy.
Jennifer highlights her experiences living with a traditional family in Paris, her journey as a YouTuber through the Daily Connoisseur, and how she navigates homeschooling while balancing her professional life.
The conversation dives into how self-discipline and mindful living can transform daily routines, and Jennifer offers tips on being present, observing nature, and incorporating lifelong learning into one's lifestyle. Paula also introduces a new segment on inspiration, intention, or action, encouraging listeners to continually seek personal growth.
Resources:
Buy Jennifer's Book, Lessons From Madame Chic: https://amzn.to/3KYSCln
The Daily Connoisseur on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEnEnLT5wBVnK56QFRg_Iwg
Jennifer L. Scott's website: https://jenniferlscott.com/
Jump Start Your Joy's website: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/
Labyrinth Walk information: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/labyrinth-basics/
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:42 Jennifer L. Scott's Background and YouTube Channel
03:34 The Joys of Childhood and Early Inspirations
05:40 Writing the Madame Chic Series
08:08 Living a Formal Life: Lessons from Paris
10:43 Pandemic Reflections and Seeking Structure
16:23 Community Feedback and Personal Transformations
22:28 The Struggles of YouTube Content Creation
22:58 Taking YouTube Seriously
24:25 Balancing YouTube and Personal Life
26:36 The Chic Assignments
29:54 Homeschooling and Delegation
31:17 The Reality Behind YouTube Success
34:21 Future Plans and Community Building
37:37 Final Thoughts and Inspirations

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Alison Arngrim, the actress best known for her role as Nellie Oleson on 'Little House on the Prairie' joins Paula in this look back episode.
 
This episode, originally recorded a few years ago, is revisited as Paula and her son prepare to visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder homestead and on the 50th anniversary of the TV show.
 
Alison shares her journey from suffering abuse as a child to finding empowerment through acting. She discusses her audition for Nellie Oleson, her experiences working with Michael Landon, and her transformation into an AIDS activist after her co-star Steve Tracy's death.
 
Alison also touches on the dynamics with her castmates, the impact of the show globally, and her post-'Little House' work, including her standup comedy and public speaking on surviving abuse. The episode emphasizes Alison's decision to turn her situation into a source of joy and advocacy. Listeners are also guided to check out the show notes and follow Paula's adventures in Kansas on Instagram.
 
Resources
Alison Arngrim's Bonnetheads.com website (sign up for the Nellie Newsletter here)
Alison Arngrim's Book, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch on Amazon
 
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:31 Revisiting a Classic Episode
01:04 Welcome New Listeners
01:48 Introducing Alison Arngrim
03:04 Alison's Early Career and Little House on the Prairie
05:13 The Audition for Nelly Olson
11:42 The Global Impact of Little House on the Prairie
14:42 Behind the Scenes with Michael Landon
19:25 The Friendship with Melissa Gilbert
21:58 Public Reactions and Personal Reflections
31:29 Navigating Early Uncertainty
32:02 Building a Support System
32:54 A Love Story Blossoms
33:26 Shared Values and Compatibility
35:44 Embracing Public Recognition
39:31 Turning Fame into a Force for Good
43:05 Confessions of a Prairie Bitch
45:21 Empowering Women Through Lectures
51:03 Practical Advice for Aspiring Changemakers
56:03 Finding Joy in Everyday Life

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In this episode of Jumpstart Your Joy, Paula interviews Jen Soriano, a Filipinx writer and movement builder, about her experiences with trauma and healing. They discuss Jen's book 'Nervous Essays on Heritage and Healing,' the effects of trauma, and the importance of addressing collective pain. The conversation delves into the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-wise approaches, the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and the pressing issues within local communities, such as the banning of pride flags in schools. 
Jen also shares her personal journey through grief and chronic pain and offers practical advice and insights into the fundamentals of healing and finding joy.
Find Jen Soriano's website: https://www.jensoriano.net/
Jen Soriano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensorianowrites
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/4cfAkrw
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00:00 Welcome to Season Eight!
01:03 Introducing Jen Soriano
01:38 Diving into Trauma and Healing
04:16 Jen's Childhood Joys
06:21 The Birth of a Book
10:17 Understanding Trauma
15:23 Chronic Pain and Trauma
22:54 The Fluidity of Our Nervous Systems
25:09 Rewiring Neural Circuits for Joy
27:25 The Pandemic's Collective Trauma
29:44 Addressing Global and Local Issues
32:28 School Board Controversies and Trauma
42:15 Healing Trauma and Finding Joy
46:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In the first episode of Season 8 of 'Jumpstart Your Joy,' I'm returning after an 18-month break to discuss the profound changes and reflections experienced during the hiatus. The episode dives into themes of intentional living, navigating grief, the importance of setting boundaries, challenging hustle culture, and the reverberating impact of focusing on internal growth over external validation.
 
Emphasizing the significance of finding joy even amidst hard times, the host also introduces upcoming topics and invites listeners to join a vibrant community centered around positivity and personal growth.
 
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Resources:

Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously by Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller

Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie

High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley
Audible version of "Untethered life" by Michael A Singer (affiliate)

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00:00 Welcome Back to Jumpstart Your Joy
01:00 Reflecting on a Long Break
01:28 Intentional Living and Time Management
01:59 Navigating Grief and Personal Loss
03:20 Understanding Growth Beyond Hustle Culture
09:07 The Importance of Setting Boundaries
14:05 Finding Joy Amidst Societal Challenges
24:29 The Power of Intentionality and Reflection
25:11 Embracing Labyrinth Work
29:48 Looking Forward: Season Eight Plans

This week's episode is the finale of season seven where I've been talking all about intentional comfort and how to bring more comfort and ease into your everyday life.
If you have not yet listened to the episode where I did the countdown of the top 10 most downloaded episodes, you can tune in here.
1. Choose comfort, and build it into our lives.  I think we are looking for a way to wind down and a way to hold space for the things that we've done and to take a breather. It may be that the world feels heavy, and that you need a break. Mirror what you choose to do with what the seasons do. Winter is a time of darkness and quiet and solitude. And so I think comfort and joy are bookends for each other, but I think they also go hand in hand.
2. See it as riding the wave. If youcan ride the wave of whateverdifficult thing you're facing, and intentionally schedule in comfort, you will be in a better place. It can be helpful to know that this current situation is temporary, and ride it out. And, you can get through it by clinging to that intentional comfort that we are setting up for yourself.
3. Everything is cyclical. Hard times, good times. Comforting times, overwhelming times. It's all cyclical.  Knowing that there is a season for each thing that sometimes will be easier. Sometimes it'll be harder. And knowing this can maybe help you find comfort in one that the season will change just like if you ride out the wave. But in two, that, that this is part of the bigger plan and pattern.
4. Learn to live an "Untethered Life," as inspired by the book by Michael A Singer. The really big takeaway for me with that book is that you can start to question some of the patterns and habits that you recognize that you have after you spent some time looking at them. Because comfort can come from getting to know yourself instead of fighting whatever comes up and ruminating on whatever comes up.
5. Joy and happiness is comforting. Make time for whatever it is that makes you happy. Let go of the expectations and the pressure of day-to-day life that's telling us what we "should" do or want. Learning to let yourself be in the present moment, without feeling the need to document for social media or feel the pressure to share every detail with anyone else.
Resources:
Season 7 Countdown (finale pt 1)
Audible version of "Untethered life" by Michael A Singer (affiliate)
Join me for a Virtual Labyrinth walk (free) on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1pm PST | 4pm EST
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Andrea Scher has thrilled and inspired others for nearly twenty years through her award-winning blog Superhero Journal, her international workshops, her Creative Superheroes podcast, and her joyful e-courses. In this episode, we discuss Andrea’s new book, Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Today, and how and she describes why this is the perfect time to tune into the small things that bring you joy.
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In this episode, Andrea and I talk about:
Why Andrea was inspired to write her book to inspire others to add more wonder and magic to their lives What a Wonder Seeker actually is and how wonder relates to joy Becoming braver and more resilient as you pivot your attention towards wonder and joy How Wonder Seekers create comfort by being open-hearted and cultivating a spirit of kindness and love  Some of the exercises in Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Today and why 144 is her personal favorite  How Andrea sets intentions and the magic the practice can bring How to move past the rigid routines of the last 18 months and embrace the magic and wonder your world has to offer Andrea’s e-courses, retreats, and creative workshops, and how to find out more about her  Three ways Andrea recommends to jump-start joy in your life, in the world, or other people’s lives? Resources
Preorder Andrea Scher's book: Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy
Get your free gift from Andrea after purchasing Wonder Seeker here
Andrea Scher's Superhero Life
Andrea Scher on Instagram
Other books and resources we mention in this episode
The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Wisdom, and Love: Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson
Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson
Camera Obscura in San Francisco