The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

It can be hard to embrace a new technology when we do not fully understand its capabilities and impacts. Beth and Nio talk about how AI is here and it’s time to embrace it. Can we make it easier by talking more about our fears and feelings towards AI(and new technology) and learn how to let it serve and positively impact us? We will always need humans so let’s stay open, accept it and maximize the upside. It gets exciting when you experience the enablement, efficiencies and fun that AI can provide. Join us in conversation and let us know the playful and useful ways you are using AI to enhance your lives.   Joy Notes Songs: Changes by David Bowie   Gratitude Rocks!: Strength   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #innovation #Adaptability #AI

This episode is of full "aha" moments where we talk about the fuel that drives results. Can we adapt and be intentional about how we care and respect the people we work and live with. The fundamentals to creating a connected team/family/community are trust, communication, and curiosity. One of the fun moments in the podcast is our lively dialogue about the "helper syndrome" and how it can actually be a disservice to the people we want to serve and the results we want to achieve. Naama eloquently names so many of the communication and culture challenges we each face every day and provides both insights and tools to increase awareness and self-leadership. Take a listen and let us know if you can relate to these stories and if these tidbits were helpful.   Joy Notes Songs:   Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves Gratitude Rocks!: Easeful Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #Leadership #Adaptability #Intention

It was incredibly fun and meaningful to have our first ever podcast swap with the Ritual Sisters, Michelle and Kelly. Join us as we practice a few rituals together and openly talk about the definition of a ritual and discuss how our rituals impact us. Do you know what your rituals are, how you created them and can you feel their transformative impact? Can we play even more with rituals and expand how they imprint on us and others? Joy Notes Songs: Michelle: Great Storm Clouds by Trevor Hall Kelly: Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch   Gratitude Rocks!: Michelle: Open Kelly: Kind   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #gratitude #joy #ritual

Nio and Beth take on a very important and difficult topic about what it means to be an ally. How can we take action to support each other in the most challenging and hardest moments. Can we own and overcome our own fears and discomfort to move things forward as humans. This episode is full of vulnerability and honesty and is one that we will both remember for a long time. Joy Notes Songs: Matter of Trust by Billy Joel Gratitude Rocks!: Joy Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #gratitude #joy #ally #allyship

In the Joy and Gratitude podcast Beth and Nio often talk about the importance of slowing down and being present.  In this special recording, Beth takes us through a breathing and gratitude exercise with the goal of slowing us down, dropping into our bodies and noticing what it feels like to be more centered.  We hope you can find a moment to listen and let yourself be led through a calming, connective practice.  Let us know what you think. Hosts: Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #breathing #breathingexercises #gratitude

What does it mean to listen mindfully and what are the impacts if we don't? We talk about what gets in the way of truly listening to people and the impacts of not making people feel heard.  Join us as we discuss the ways that with attention and focus we can use listening to elevate and amplify our conversations.   Joy Notes Songs:   It’s My Life by Jon Bon Jovi Gratitude Rocks!: Laugh Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #communication #mindfullistening #listening

Nio and Beth have a passionate conversation about how we all need to be in “creator mode” in our lives. When we take action and make choices from a place of creation and imagination we take our power back.  Life can get in the way and fear can make us want to protect and direct which can hinder creativity. Let’s look at ourselves, be brave, shift into creator mode and serve as models to our children, family and friends.   Joy Notes Songs:   Breakaway by the Beach Boys Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Gratitude Rocks!: Enough Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #creativity #creator #joy #gratitude

Belonging is a basic need and now more than ever we need to feel like we belong. In this episode we talk about the impacts of feeling safe, having common ground and lifting each other up through community. It can take courage to belong. Can we find new and creative ways to build or strengthen communities around us to take purposeful action together and enhance our lives? Joy Notes Songs: Courage to Grow by Rebelution King of Anything by Sara Bareilles   Gratitude Rocks!: Learn   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #courage #community #joy #gratitude

Have you ever noticed how dysregulation can impact how you show up? Do you keep hearing about the vagus nerve? Join us with special guest, seasoned clinical social worker, Heather Daley, to learn about how somatic awareness and polyvagal theory can help you tune into your body, know where you are and connect back to self and others. Learn simple exercises to calm your nervous system so you can make new and different choices. This is an episode with incredible and actionable information.   Additional Resources: www.polyvagalinstitute.org Joy Notes Songs: Can’t Stop This Feeling by Justin Timberlake Gratitude Rocks!: Learn   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #joy #gratitude #Health #Body #selfcare

Join us in this conversation about how to own our choices around being healthy.  How can we create routines and be intentional around eating, moving, and sleeping.  Afterall, our bodies are our vessels and if we care for them then we have a better chance of living a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life. Take it personally! Joy Notes Songs:   You’ve Got to Stand for Something by Aaron Tippon   Gratitude Rocks!: Serenity   Resources: Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com    #joy #gratitude #Health #Healthyliving

Beth and Nio talk openly about embracing our imperfections and finding the beauty in our cracks.  Although extremely challenging and different for all individuals, we need to accept ourselves and all of our scars, in order to move towards self-love and authenticity. Learn more about how shifting our mindset, trusting ourselves and shedding external expectations will enable us to appreciate and lean towards our own imperfections in a freeing way.  As in the title of Brene Brown’s amazing book, can we learn to see the Gifts of Imperfection? Joy Notes Songs:   Perfectly Imperfect by Ada Pasternak I See Beyond by Ann Nesby Gratitude Rocks!: Easeful Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #joy #gratitude #imperfection 

We have fun talking about the famous line from the 1996 Jerry Maguire movie “You, complete me” Can someone else complete you? Although not as catchy, what if it was “You complement me”. Join us as we talk about the importance of self-love, completing ourselves first and then having another human elevate, amplify and make us better. Joy Notes Songs: Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen Find Yourself by Mario Sem (ft White Ash) Gratitude Rocks!: Curious Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #joyandgratitude #podcast #love #compliment #JerryMaguire  

In this first of its kind episode, we share stories about the impacts of both receiving and giving kindness. Leadership starts with self, and we need to set an example and be disciplined about how we show up as humans. We also need to be self-aware, adaptive, and open in our communication and collaboration. We talk about being stuck as part of the process and how it can help us move forward when we embrace this as part of our personal growth. When we dive into growth we talk about discomfort and reflection as foundational pillars to lifelong learning. We explore legacy, helping others, and importantly we remind ourselves that it is never too late! Don’t miss the end when we invite Herb and Amanda to choose songs and play with the Gratitude Rocks! Program. This is a fun one! Joy Notes Songs: Herb: You Can Make it by Will Smith, One Man Can Change the World by Big Sean Amanda: Diamonds by Rihanna   Gratitude Rocks!: Herb: Inspire Amanda: Trust   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #joyandgratitude #podcast #Kindness 

Join Nio and Beth as they openly share their personal faith journeys, explaining what faith means to them and how they use faith to help guide them throughout their lives. We explore the difference between religion and faith and discuss the varied ways that faith, hope and a belief in something larger than us can help us to aspire to show up as our best human selves. There are so many ways we can learn and grow from each others' faith and belief systems.   Joy Notes Songs: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum Blessings by Laura Story Gratitude Rocks!: Breathe Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #joyandgratitude #podcast #faith  

In this episode Nio and Beth revisit some of our favorite themes around imperfection, self-love and taking actions outside of our comfort zones to move through challenge and pain. What could it feel like to shift and experiment with a new behavior? There is so much power in knowing that we are enough.   Joy Notes Songs: Be Still by the Killers,  Already Enough by Fearless Soul Gratitude Rocks!: Flow   Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #joyandgratitude #podcast #selflove

There are so many gifts that we receive when we slow down.  We can no longer keep up with the rat race of life.  We need to slow down with intention, to rest and to trust that this slow time will rejuvenate us and allow us to reframe, gain clarity and be even more productive.  What can you do to slow yourself down and zoom out?   Joy Notes Songs:   Slow Dancing with the Moon by Dolly Parton Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves Gratitude Rocks!: Believe Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #podcast #joyandgratitude #slowdown  

Nio and Beth talk about the various impacts, both physical and emotional, of self silencing and conflict avoidance. Can we tune into our bodies and understand more about the fears that are holding us back? We explore how we can pause and use our voices to be true to ourselves and better support each other. Let's experiment in using the power of pause to start a conversation with yourself and try to choose new alternatives. Joy Notes Songs: Hold Your Head Up High by Darlingside At Your Best You are Love by Aaliyah Gratitude Rocks!: Open   Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com   #podcast #joyandgratitude #pause

On this episode Beth and Nio talk about finding your talents/your gifts and sharing them with the world.  It takes time to understand and feel comfortable sharing your gifts with others.  When we create space and time (start with just twenty minutes) we are able to have more clarity and vision around why we are here and how we can impact others.  We also explore the power of leaning into the discomfort and what can happen when we do.  Join us in Joy and Gratitude. Joy Notes Songs:   Young Lion by Sade Church Doors by Yolanda Adams Gratitude Rocks!: Strength Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com #podcast #joyandgratitude #balance  

In this episode, we confront the topic of balance.  Can we achieve balance?  Does striving for balance set us up for failure and unmet expectations or is it a perfect aspirational goal for each of us.  Join us in this honest conversation about flow, presence, being in a state of energetic balance and the power of self-reflection. Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joyandgratitude?lang=en   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com

In the face of constant uncertainty, we discuss important tools to help us manage and care for ourselves and others. Learn about how Beth and Nio use zooming out and noticing and owning emotions to move forward differently in the face of rapid change, loss of control and complete uncertainty. Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joyandgratitude?lang=en If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at joyandgratitudepodcast@gmail.com