In this episode of 'Speak for Yourself,' Natalie Davison discusses why last week's episode was scrapped and the importance of feeling genuine joy, especially given that 'joy' is their word of the year, as advised by their mentor.
She explores joy not as a mere intention but as a priority, diving deep into their own experiences and struggles with maintaining it. Through conversations and reflection, the host reveals that joy requires effort, intentionality, and sometimes even a struggle, given the collective dysregulation in society.
They detail the significance of regulating the nervous system for achieving joy and list five major roadblocks: vigilance, responsibility as identity, moral pressure, addiction to urgency, and guilt.
The episode includes a practical mini-workshop to help listeners identify and overcome these barriers to joy, emphasizing that joy is not only achievable but essential for well-being.01:06 The Importance of Joy01:41 The Truth About Joy03:56 What I'm Consuming: Heated Rivalry06:00 Science Time: Regulation and Joy07:50 Defining Joy09:34 Collective Dysregulation12:53 Five Roadblocks to Joy19:44 Mini Workshop: Finding Joy23:41 Conclusion and Call to Action
