Where can authentic connections be found? And where can they thrive?

December 3, 2022

Envision with me … a world where authentic connections are thriving… in every household, work space, community centers and places of worship. Once upon a time, there were no parking spaces for handicapped people. One day, someone decided this was important, and we created laws for it. Thank goodness! As a community leader, I am … More Where can authentic connections be found? And where can they thrive?

A Joy-Based Living interview with founder, Debbie Happy Cohen

March 22, 2022

Tell me about your organization.Joy-Based Living is a community-centric LLC which offers practical ideas for well-being. Our aim is to be a conscious culture which actively allows joy to be fully accessed and experienced by each individual. How long has the organization been around?Debbie Happy Cohen and her friends Kickstarted Joy-Based Living in the summer … More A Joy-Based Living interview with founder, Debbie Happy Cohen

It’s pure horseshit that we don’t affect each other

March 29, 2023

OMG IT”S WORKING!!! YAY!!!!!!! A month ago, I started a group on FB called I LOVE AUTHENTICITY (https://www.facebook.com/groups/iloveauthenticity), and it’s been going well AND THIS MORNING, I HAD AN AWESOME MOMENT! THIS AMAZING HONEST THOUGHTFUL INTERACTION. My heart feels so full of gratitude and meaning and connection. I’m moved to tears. So here’s what happened. … More It’s pure horseshit that we don’t affect each other

Unsolicited Happiness Tip #333

March 17, 2023

Do you have any idea what an embodied conversation feels like, where each person is fully present? Once you’ve tasted this… you never want to go back. Heart and soul, baby. Heart and soul. – – – – – – – – – – – – – I regularly post Unsolicited Happiness Tips on my … More Unsolicited Happiness Tip #333

My vision: thousands of subcultures of wellness

March 16, 2023

I invite you to join me in visioning… Thousands of subcultures of wellness around the world where people feel more at home in themselves and with others. I’m tired of the overwhelming amount of loneliness in our culture- and the effect it has on people I care about… as well as people I’ve never even … More My vision: thousands of subcultures of wellness

20 signs you’re dealing with trauma.

March 11, 2023

20 signs you’re dealing with trauma. You’re welcome. Share it please! The SANCTUARY Ebook is free here at Joy-Based Living. 20 SIGNS that you could be suffering from unprocessed, unresolved emotional trauma. If you recognize yourself in this list, that’s the first step to finding your way back to YOU. Which of these apply to … More 20 signs you’re dealing with trauma.

Social Constructs. Gabor Mate. 12 Practices. (for nerds only)

March 8, 2023

I posted this message in a Gabor Mate Facebook fan group just now and I’m going to post it here without editing it. Much love, Debbie Social constructs.Social constructs.Social constructs. I can’t stop thinking about these words since they showed up here on the Gabor mate video promoting his upcoming gathering. Social constructs. Y’all are … More Social Constructs. Gabor Mate. 12 Practices. (for nerds only)

Core Healing is Like Pilates for Your Emotions

March 6, 2023

This is what core healing looks like. Are you working on Healing ❤️‍🩹 & Thriving 🥳??? Do you want a proven process? Joy goes where energy flows! Understanding how to get your energy mooooving will save you a TON of time and money in counseling and coaching! Take your life back right now!!! Do the … More Core Healing is Like Pilates for Your Emotions

Please Stop Apologizing

March 3, 2023

For your loudness For your grief For your creativity For your authenticity For having needs For your feelings For the awkwardness in the room For setting boundaries For your dissatisfaction For hating For loving For taking up space For existing Please Celebrate this moment Choose gratitude for the breath you just took Stay open YOU … More Please Stop Apologizing

Episode 22 Create Secure Attachment through Healthy Self-Connection

March 3, 2023

I hope you love this episode and that it brings you lots of aha’s and helps you feel more connected to YOU! And in this month of St Patty’s Day, maybe it’ll even bring you some Shamrock Luck! 🍀 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mZhFRRQ11G5YC4xDJJatu?si=FJr1q4TOSdad4JsZOX1mSg 12 Practices FB

Episode 21 – Major limitations of grief & trauma groups PLUS a solution

March 2, 2023

HEY IRELAND! WHATS UP??!! I’ve been seeing lots of you here on the JBL blog! I love your accents and your rich history of storytelling. I’m so glad to see you! I love the efforts that so many people are making to heal their trauma and grief so they can stop the pain and move … More Episode 21 – Major limitations of grief & trauma groups PLUS a solution