Do you remember Baskin Robbins’ 31 ice cream flavors? I used to looooove going there when I was a kid. Do they still even exist? Just like ice cream, Joy has sooo many flavors… way more than 31! Maybe even a zillion!! At Joy-Based Living, whether we are fully experiencing joy at its shiniest, or … More 31 Flavors of Joy
Episode 36 In this episode, Michele and I delve into the topics of assumptions, boundaries and speaking up for yourself. We also engage the topic of domestic violence at different levels and talk about inclusive compassion as well as the difficulty of this topic. Then we dig deep and acknowledge our spirituality as well as … More Assumptions, boundaries and speaking up for yourself – Episode 36 #lioness #quarantine
Narcissism, Quarantine, Mind Control and Passover – Escaping Slavery … More Narcissism, Quarantine, Mind Control and Passover – Escaping Slavery
We love being touchstones to sanity for you. Is there anything we can do to help you become a touchstone to sanity in your world? In response to Juli’s poignant compliment about how Michele and I are offering touchstones of sanity through our podcast and through these blog posts, we wanted to discuss how we … More Touchstones to Sanity Part 2 – we are here for you – Episode 32 #lioness
Two nights ago, Michele and I talked about prioritizing self-care and structuring self-care activities. We shared our blog/ podcast at Facebook and at LinkedIn, and our friend Juli gave us our favorite testimonial so far: “Thank you for these touchstones to sanity!“ Juli Jordan Here is our response to Juli but also to all of … More Touchstones to sanity – our favorite reader comment so far #lioness #tired
Podcast Episode 31 Today, Michele and I talked about prioritizing self-care and structuring self-care activities. As we meandered through our conversation, we discovered that ever since she’s been practicing self-care, she’s lowered her anxiety, she doesn’t have insomnia anymore and she has increased her joy substantially! I’d say that’s pretty darn good !!! We hope … More Scheduling self-care, especially for moms. Episode 31 #lioness #healanxiety #healinsomnia
Podcast Episode 29: Spending more time with yourself during quarantine can bring up lots of different thoughts, including thoughts that aren’t comfortable. In this episode, Michele and I talk about the nature of thoughts, the nature of the mind, and developing inner peace. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just … More Cleaning up your inner thoughts for the sake of your inner peace – Episode 29
It’s time for another SASSY SUNDAY SERMON from the irrepressible, irreverent, irresistible Reverend SASSY SHORTS! Wow has our world changed over the last 14 weeks. When I started this SASSY book-writing process at the end of 2019, I could have never imagined that I would be writing in the midst of this phase of Corona. … More Looking back 14 weeks – SASSY Sunday 14 of 52
Hey All! I’ve been awaiting one of my favorite teachers to bring his leadership and kind, intelligent, macro/micro, compassionate voice to the table. It showed up in my feed today. Yay! And as always, he doesn’t disappoint. Gabor Maté. And yes, Russell Brand did an excellent job in this interview as well. Thank you both, … More Addiction Transformation Trauma and Healing – wisdom during the time of corona – pandemics and infodemics
In any negotiation, I always desire and imagine and aim for the very best and highest joy for each person. And when someone I care about is struggling with something, nothing matters more to me than their greatest joy. This doesn’t mean that they will always get exactly what they want from me or from … More Eradicate self-judgment – Negotiate for Joy – Embrace your true power
