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56 minutes
[ Podcast ]
Interrupting Negative Self-Talk and Seeking Joy with Sydney Weiss
By Dr. Lynda
Sydney Weiss is a lawyer and the creator, host, and producer of Seek The Joy Podcast, telling heartfelt stories on self-love, joy, and connection.
9 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Our Littlest Helpers: The Captivating World of Miniatures!
Can you imagine remodeling your entire home in a single day, using only a pair of tweezers to do the heavy lifting? Shrink small but think BIG as we explore the fascinating world of miniatures! These tiny houses are more helpful to people than you may know!
11 minutes
[ Science ]
Asking This Question Can Help Us All Feel Less Lonely!
By Sam Burns
With just one question and five words, we can change somebody’s day for the better! Here’s the quickest, easiest, least expensive, and most powerful way to be #HelpfulNow at a time when everyone is under so much stress. Let’s all give it a try and watch as the magic happens!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Celebrating the Quirky Signs of Change
For the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.
16 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The Simple Secrets to Bring More Joy to Life!
Do you want to experience more joy? It’s actually pretty easy to make that happen! Joy is a deeply ingrained part of who we are, and there are small actions we can all take to surround ourselves with more of it. Take a look!
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
Medical Clowning: The Noble Job of Spreading Joy
What if there was a way to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain for patients in the hospital without the use of medication? And what if that “therapy” came in the form of an unexpected group of performers? It turns out medical clowning can have a profoundly positive impact on healing!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
The Artist Who Brought the World Joy One Egg at a Time
How can we spread joy with our work? Certainly, the answer is unique to each of us, but sometimes we need a little inspiration to get ourselves started. So let us introduce you to one of those sources of inspiration, Shari Kadar.
12 minutes
[ Books ]
The Project Expands: Where the Heck is Matt?
By Dr. Lynda
Matt Harding has a unique job and a vision: he shows up somewhere, starts dancing, and sees what happens. He’s been spreading joy for almost a decade now! Want a smile? Take a look…
