In this heartfelt episode of One Happy Thing, Maddie, Jennifer, and Kerry tackle the complicated question of how to choose joy in a world filled with suffering.

Maddie kicks off the conversation by asking the tough questions: Can we give ourselves permission to feel joy when so many are struggling? Jennifer reflects on the guilt that often accompanies happiness during hard times and how it can feel
selfish to laugh or find light moments in a heavy world. Kerry
shares a deeply personal story about being in the middle of her own grief and how friends who embraced joy helped her find her way back to it. Her story reminds us of the healing power of joy and the importance of offering ourselves—and others—permission to embrace it, even in difficult circumstances.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about letting go of guilt, living with empathy, and choosing joy as an act of resilience.