Joy is your birthright. It is that belief that underlies Tash Durkin's work as a bestselling author and founder of Fiercely Joyful. In this episode, Tash joins Dr. Payal Beri to explore the transformative power of joy, not only as an escape, but as a strategy for alignment, authenticity, and resistance.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction to Joy as a Birthright
01:14 Meet Tash Durkins: Advocate for Authentic Joy
03:16 The Journey from Grief to Joy
06:10 Choosing Joy Amidst Pain
08:27 Micro Steps to Embrace Joy
19:33 The Concept of Fiercely Joyful
22:02 Toxic Positivity vs. Authentic Joy
27:38 Addressing Masked Emotions
28:18 Cultural Perspectives on Vulnerability
28:56 The Importance of Support Systems
30:29 Acknowledging and Supporting Others
32:12 The Role of Joy in Difficult Times
37:56 Escapism and Joy in Media
44:37 Creating Joyful Work Environments
48:43 Leading with Humanity and Compassion
52:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell
In the episode, Tash shares how losing her mother at 20 set her on a journey to reframe grief, reclaim joy, and help high-achieving women reconnect to who they were before the world told them who to be. From dismantling toxic positivity to creating micro-moments of joy in the workplace, this episode is a masterclass in emotional freedom and fierce self-permission.
If you’ve ever felt the guilt of feeling good in a heavy world, or wondered how to protect your light when things get hard, this conversation is your permission slip to choose joy, boldly and unapologetically.
More from Tash:
https://www.fiercely-joyful.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashdurkins/
https://www.tiktok.com/@joyfultash
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https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/
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