THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK

THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK. This is f’ing brilliant. LETS GET WITH IT EVERYONE!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I CREATED JOYBASEDLIVING. We are creating a new world one authentic connection at a time. “Put a rat in a cage and give it 2 water bottles. One is just water and one … More THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK

What foods did your ancestors eat? Eliminate shame, not innocent food.

When students of Joy-Based Living begin their studies (through our e-books), they often become painfully aware of the sheer quantity of shame that has been instilled into our collective culture, which has directly influenced their individual minds… Their sense of self worth How harshly they speak to themselves What they should or shouldn’t eat How … More What foods did your ancestors eat? Eliminate shame, not innocent food.

Black lives matter because Joy matters SASSY SUNDAY 23 of 52

Today’s JBL Newsletter My dear friends, Sometimes I feel exhausted. As an ordinary person who simply wants my loved ones to be happy, the world doesn’t make any sense. To fight for equality and for joy feels ridiculous sometimes because these qualities are so clearly and obviously important! And yet I find myself repeating the … More Black lives matter because Joy matters SASSY SUNDAY 23 of 52

YES Reverend SASSY SHORTS is still IN THE HOUSE! SASSY SUNDAY 20 of 52

O Mah Lawdy Lawd!!! This week has been PACKED with every emotion from deep grief to major mojo JOY JOY JOY!!! And Reverend SASSY SHORTS wishes she had 20 elves to do her biddings!!! Turns out that executing on ideas isn’t the same as having ideas. And the good REVEREND is OVERFLOWING with both these days! … More YES Reverend SASSY SHORTS is still IN THE HOUSE! SASSY SUNDAY 20 of 52

Do I like making people feel uncomfortable? No not really – but …

Do I like making people feel uncomfortable? No not really – but … Hiding my truth is way too fucking exhausting. Plus, expressing my truth attracts my true peeps to me. A few people recently left my Instagram page because my messages pushed their buttons. My messages are about radical self-acceptance and self-love. They’re about … More Do I like making people feel uncomfortable? No not really – but …

the good stuff AND the hard stuff at Joy-Based Living

It’s hard to feel joyful when inner shackles keep you small. That’s why I’m so dedicated to helping people set themselves free! This video explains some of the hard stuff that’s part of the journey. The first rule in the art of war is to know thine enemy. But what if the enemy is you? … More the good stuff AND the hard stuff at Joy-Based Living

How to listen to your heart with Doritos and Lightning Bugs #lioness Episode 53

What do you do when you feel lost and are trying to hone in on your heart? Michele and I share our stories on how we learned to listen, become coachable, hold each other accountable while strategizing negotiating for joy. We also share some funny stories about Doritos and lightening bugs… You’ll want to listen to this one! … More How to listen to your heart with Doritos and Lightning Bugs #lioness Episode 53

You are the bread and the wine – SASSY SUNDAY 18 of 52

Hey All! Happy MAY! In the last few weeks, I think I’ve produced more social media content than in the last 5 years combined. Corona. Our spirits and souls need to be fed, now more than ever. My friend Michele and I reached a small but significant milestone of 50 Podcast episodes last week. Wow! … More You are the bread and the wine – SASSY SUNDAY 18 of 52

Celebrating 50 Podcast Episodes!

Yesterday, Michele Stone and I published Episode 50 in the SASSY SOUTHERN YANKEE podcast. Today, I updated the podcast description to proudly include her: Debbie Happy Cohen, personal coach and founder of JoyBasedLiving.com, invites you into a lively conversation that boldly engages topics such as spiritual development, healing emotional trauma and doing what it takes … More Celebrating 50 Podcast Episodes!