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Jump Start Your Joy®Finding Glimmers: Embracing Moments of Joy and Hope Amid Life's Chaos with host Paula JenkinsIn this week's episode of Jump Start Your Joy, I'm talking about the concept of 'glimmers,' which are the small instances of joy, hope, or inspiration that counterbalance life's triggers. The episode aims to provide listeners with ways to identify and cherish these glimmers, especially during times of chaos and uncertainty. It's my intention that Jump Start Your Joy continues to be a comforting space through this podcast, offering weekly moments of respite and inspiration for all listeners. I'd love to hear from you about how you've seen glimmers in your world, and you...
2024-11-1429 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Five Easy Mindfulness Tips to Help You Every DayMindfulness is a great way to find more joy and center yourself. In this time of transition, when things feel difficult, it's great to have a few easy, go-to mindfulness tools. The five are: 1. Notice your emotions, and share them with someone else. 2. Breathe, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh. I share his practice of inhaling, exhaling, and smiling. 3. Observe (or spend time in) Nature. As discussed in my previous episode with Emma Loewe, author of Return to Nature, nature has restorative properties for humans. When you feel stressed, take a m...
2022-06-1617 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Stress Relief, Meditation and the Threads of Yoga with Pamela SeeligPamela Seelig began her yoga journey more than 25 years ago when an illness (Bell's Palsy) interrupted her Wall Street career. As part of her recovery from that diagnosis, she she began meditating and it brought her some amazing results. Not only did it speed up her recovery, but the impact of meditating at during that time in her life led to a lifelong pursuit of sharing yoga wisdom with others. In this interview, she joins me to talk about Stress Relief, Meditation and "Threads of Yoga," her new book. What that means for you is...
2021-10-2751 min
Joy of PodcastingPodcast Creativity, Inspiration, and Getting Out of a Publishing SlumpIt's my first rule of podcasting: it's your show, and you get to do whatever you want with it. In this episode, you'll meet the host and get a fresh perspective on content for your podcast. This podcast is all about re-engaging with the joy you first felt when you launched your podcast. Yes, it's a podcast about podcasting, and it's hosted by Paula Jenkins of Jump Start Your Joy. With 7 years in podcasting, and 6 of those as a podcast producer for top shows, I'm sharing what I know about the podcasting world, and sharing those insights, t...
2021-06-1530 min
Joy of PodcastingComing soon: Joy of PodcastingJoy of Podcasting is a brand new podcast that talks all about the creativity strategy, technology, relationships, growth, and ongoing production. Hosted by Paula Jenkins, it's a show that will help you rekindle your love and joy with your podcast. I am over the moon to announce a project that I’ve been working on for over a year: A podcast about podcasting. Joy of Podcasting will look at how you can tap into your own unique story and share it with the world in your own heart-centered way. It's a show that will look at the creativity, strategy, re...
2021-03-3102 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How to Feel Joy, Even When it Feels Vulnerable Hard with host Paula JenkinsThis week, two big things hit me at once: the joy that comes naturally to children, and the Netflix special with Brene Brown, where she talks about the vulnerability that adults experience around joy, making it THE most vulnerable of emotions. What gives? The quick synopsis? Over time, we're conditioned to be cautious with our emotions, and we build up self doubt. What does it look like when you are wrangling a slow build up of self doubt? Eventually, this can lead to much of what many of us spend so long trying to unwind...
2019-09-0335 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Jump Start Your Joy's Top 10 Podcast Episodes of Season 4In Part 2 of the Season 4 Finale, host Paula Jenkins counts down the top ten most downloaded episodes. Listen to short clips from Jonni Pollard, Stasia Savasuk, Jess Ekstrom, Sharon Prentice, and Renee Linell and hear the favorite solocasts, too. To get links to all of the episodes, click here.
2019-08-2043 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Top Ten Things I’ve Learned in Four Years of Podcasting (Season 4 Finale Part 1)Host Paula Jenkins takes a look at the top lessons, aha moments, and unexpected learnings of having been podcasting now for four years. There are tips, tricks, and lots of mindset and inspiration discussed in this Season 4 Finale.
2019-08-1329 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Christy Tending and Paula Jenkins on The Evolution of Life and BusinessChristy Tending is back for her sixth visit, and this time we’re talking about how our lives and businesses have recently evolved. It’s a living discussion, and one that started when we met to co-work at a cafe this summer and found ourselves diving into a conversation about how we’d recently had a very mindful and impactful experience of making decisions that have intrinsically changed who we are, and how we approach things. In this episode, Christy Tending and I talk about: How things can reach a point where it’s no longer...
2019-07-3056 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Well Planned, Loosely Held with host Paula JenkinsThis week on Jump Start Your Joy - I’m sharing all about how you can be both a planner, and allow room for creativity and spontaneity to play a role in your life or your business. As a planner at heart, I feel a sense of calm and “everything is right with the world” when I’m able to make a list, or, plan a trip. What I’ve come to discover after doing a podcast for awhile is that the magic of any creative process happens, though, when you make the plan and then don’t cling to i...
2019-07-1028 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Commitment, Fear, and My Nellie Oleson Moment with host Paula JenkinsIf you're starting a podcast, or another creative pursuit, you'll come across three things: Fear once you've said yes to the thing, Commitment to yourself, and, you'll run into a Nellie Oleson Moment. Mine just happened to be with Nellie herself! You can read the whole show notes here: www.jumpstartyourjoy.com/meangirl
2019-06-1136 min
Jump Start Your Joy®10 Great Reasons to Start a Podcast with host Paula JenkinsPodcasting is a great way to get your voice, mission, or story out there, and it's changed my life completely. In this week's episode I'm sharing 10+ reasons you should start a show of your own if you're a life coach, doctor, or healer. Increases the know / like / trust factor with people quickly It’s a flexible way to express your creativity and interests Podcasting establishes you as an expert, and can provide you with a way to explore skill sets if you are coming back into the workforce after having kids) It’s a hobby that can grow into...
2019-05-2831 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How to Feel Joy, Even When it Feels Vulnerable Hard with host Paula JenkinsThis week, two big things hit me at once: the joy that comes naturally to children, and the Netflix special with Brene Brown, where she talks about the vulnerability that adults experience around joy, making it THE most vulnerable of emotions. What gives? When did being joyful get to be hard? When did it become vulnerable to be joyful and experience joy? If you’ve watched the Brene Brown special on Netflix (and you really should, it’s amazing), you’ll know that she shares that in her study of shame and vulnerability, she has discov...
2019-04-3035 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Why you need to prioritize self care and what’s holding you back with host Paula JenkinsLearn all about the basics of making taking care of yourself a priority, and why you might be having a hard time making that happen in your life. A great lookback lesson full of joyful ideas on self care. I think it boils down to two things that influence decisions and when and how we eventually decide to take better care of ourselves. 1. “If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will. But if you are determined to prioritize your own life, you can.” – Greg McKeown If you don’t set up and defend...
2019-04-1632 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Setting Boundaries Around Your Niche and Your Time as an Entrepreneur with host Paula JenkinsAs an entrepreneur, setting boundaries and definitions around the work you do, and around your schedule and time are two of the kindest things you can do for yourself and your growing business. When you’re in charge of your own business and dependent on the income from that business, it becomes easy to get caught up in wanting to help “everyone,” and working all the time. I want to assure you that when you make it a point to define a niche of who you work with, and set some structure around when you work, you’ll find that it’...
2019-03-2625 min
Jump Start Your Joy®If I Could be Any Spaceship in The Galaxy, Why I’d Choose to be The Millennium Falcon with host Paula JenkinsHere are the top 8 reasons why, if I could choose to be any spaceship in the galaxy, I'd choose to be the Millennium Falcon: 1. The Falcon is a named character in the movies, with personality, and a story arc. 2. The Millennium Falcon is fast, or, is it really just super smart? 3. This ship is part of something much bigger than itself. 5. The Millennium Falcon is a symbol of hope. 6. The Falcon is always waiting for the right people, and it’s a great get away vehicle. 7. The Fa...
2019-02-1927 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Five Ways Your Choices Have an Impact on the Level of Joy in Your Life with host Paula JenkinsThere are so many ways that choice (and your mindset on choice) impacts the level of joy in your life. This week on the podcast, I’m exploring the topic of choice with these five great angles: You are always in choice Are choosing love, or choosing fear when you make a decision? Build in the mindfulness of “awareness, choice, action” Choose graciousness and spaciousness and allow others the room to do the same Choose to surround yourself with things that inspire you and uplift you Resources Oprah’s interview with Maya Angelou from December, 2000 Michelle...
2019-02-1228 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How to Start a Business When You Have a 9 to 5 Job with host Paula JenkinsThis week on the show, I’m taking a look at how I grew my business while working a 9 to 5 job. I’ll walk you through the inspiration, intention, and actions I took, and share reflections on how you can use these same tips to start or grow your own business. See all of the show notes on the website, here: http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2019/01/how-to-start-a-business-when-you-have-a-9-to-5-job Resources Do a Ten in Three. The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeo...
2019-01-2935 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet Using the Ten in Three Method for Your Life and Business with host Paula JenkinsEven though we are a couple of weeks in to 2019, it’s a great time to take a few minutes and map out your plans. I’m a big fan of sitting down for an hour or so and getting my thoughts for the year out on paper. I started doing something I call the “Ten in Three” in 2014, and in looking back at that first list, it’s fascinating to see that I have completed all but one thing (getting PMP certified, #2). Set the Intention for your Year You might feel, like I know have in the past...
2019-01-2221 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Redefining Abundance to Include The Things That Matter To Your Heart with host Paula JenkinsAs entrepreneurs and solo-prenuers, let's look at a new definition of abundance that makes room for the lives we want to lead, the people we want to reach, and the we way want to show up in this world. Learn how on this final episode of 2108.
2018-12-2726 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Creating a Project Management Mindset for Your Business with host Paula JenkinsA project manager with 20 years of experience, Paula breaks down how to take the basics of project management & apply the skills and toolset to your small business as an entrepreneur. A great primer in running a project & insights on what to look
2018-12-1142 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Season Three Finale Top 10 Countdown on Jump Start Your JoyHost Paula Jenkins is counting down the top 10 most downloaded episodes on Jump Start Your Joy, Season 3. From coaches, to musicians, to authors and several solocasts, get a feel for the show and YOUR most favorite guests. Who will be #1? Tune in to find out! Also, take the survey about Season 3 by clicking here.
2018-09-2554 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Six Steps to Slowing Down and Savoring Joy with host Paula JenkinsAs Season 3 comes to a close, and Fall is just around the corner, I'm finding that I'm ready to slow down. Our summer was purposefully jam packed: We visited England, we went on a family trip to San Diego, and I traveled to Atlanta for a conference. It was fun, it was exciting, and it was exhausting. As the seasons change, I'm longing for a slower pace and an I'm finding myself tired of the busy-ness. In this week's episode, I'm looking back at the first episode of Season 3, which was all about the steps to slowing down and...
2018-09-0424 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Discover the Right Time to Follow Your Dreams with host Paula JenkinsThis week on the show, let’s talk about some great ways to discover the right time to follow your dreams. How to discover the right time to follow your dreams: 1. Have Patience Sometimes, we think we are ready before we are. What if, behind the scenes, the universe is making that path smooth for you? What if there is something else you need to learn before you are ready for the next step? Tune in to the podcast to hear a lot more on this. 2. Trust tha...
2018-08-2814 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How to Get Unstuck in Your Life and Business with host Paula JenkinsFeeling stuck and like you have no momentum sucks. The truth is you will more than likely feel stuck at some point in your life, whether that be in your business or around personal growth, or at a full time job. I often feel it, and find myself questioning if I’m “on the right path,” even four years into the podcast. This week on the podcast, I’m sharing about how I had an aha moment around “How to get Unstuck.” At a recent conference, I attended a break-out session entitled “How to get Unstuck in Your Business...
2018-08-2118 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Finding Clarity in your Life with 'Essentialism' with host Paula JenkinsIn this week's solocast, I'm sharing about the profound impact the book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg Mckeown has had on my life. As a project manager and a life coach, I love that this book is both pragmatic on one level, and very philosophical and inspirational on the other. The two key areas that I focus on in this week's show are: Doing less, but better - doing the essential few instead of the trivial many Building in room for down time I'm sharing about how I've been focusing on doing less, but...
2018-08-1414 min
Jump Start Your Joy®The Power of Owning Your Expertise as a Multi-Potentialite with host Paula JenkinsAs someone who has always been drawn to a myriad of interests and passions, you probably already know that I self-identify as a “multi-passionate” or “multi-potentialite” - which simply means that I’m the kind of person who is drawn to a myriad of interests and have a hard time narrowing down my interests and my career into just one thing. It’s a topic that comes up often on the show, and this week on the show I’m sharing all about the power of owning your expertise as a multi-potentialite. The term multi-potentialite (or multipassionate, or scanner, or...
2018-07-3141 min
Jump Start Your Joy®8 Great Reasons to Start a Podcast with host Paula JenkinsThis week on the podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite topics, 8 great reasons to start a podcast. While this episode is a solocast, I’ve shared this information in various other formats: webinars, as a guest instructor in other courses, and in my own podcasting class, Jump Start Your Podcast. And, I think it’s a great perspective for anyone who is considering starting your own show, especially if you are a a service provider of any type (coach, doctor, VA, or someone who works supporting others). I’ve found that there are a handful of reaso...
2018-07-1726 min
Jump Start Your Joy®The Four Pillars of Joy: Inspiration, Mindfulness, Action, and Fun with host Paula JenkinsThis week on the show, I’m exploring the 4 pillars of joy: Inspiration, Mindfulness, Action, and Fun. If you’ve been listening awhile, you know that I think of joy as a wayfinding emotion. I have seen joy dance with people, reach out for people, even when they are in their darkest times or most difficult times. Joy can look like a tiny inkling of hope, a little nudge to call a friend or a doctor; joy looks like that second in your life, like several guests and so many of my clients have sited - that you know that...
2018-06-0540 min
Jump Start Your Joy®What You Can Learn from Ants About Actively Practicing Joy Everyday with host Paula JenkinsThis week on the show, I’m excited to share a solocast all about why joy matters. I recently had a series of aha moments around the interviews with Fred Leblanc and Julia Samuels, along with the work I’ve been doing in Tiffany Han’s Inner Circle - that led me to a realization that joy isn’t just a choice, but it’s a necessity and it’s something we need to make room for everyday, in some way. This big aha moment has roots in four places: Living a joyful life, and being dedicated to...
2018-04-0336 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How to Shine with Confidence with guest Tanika MasonConfidence coach, marketing mentor, and dancer Tanika Mason joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how to shine with confidence. Tanika shares how to build confidence as an entrepreneur so that you can build a dream business you love.
2018-02-2756 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Self Advocacy: Going Beyond Self Care with guest Christy Tending (Friendpreneur Series)Self care expert and activist Christy Tending joins host Paula Jenkins for the Friendpreneur Series to talk about self advocacy, becoming a mother, and running a business. Mompreneurs unite!
2018-02-2248 min
Jump Start Your Joy®The Imposter Syndrome: What it’s Trying to Tell you (and How to Deal with it) with host Paula JenkinsThe Imposter Syndrome pops up when you're following dreams, and it can make you question if you're a fake or a fraud. Host Paula Jenkins talks about how to deal with feeling like an imposter, and how to deal with it if shows up.
2018-02-0636 min
Jump Start Your Joy®The Crossroads of Illusion, Magic, and Joy with guest Vitaly BeckmanMagician and illusionist Vitaly Beckman joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how he became an illusionist, his time on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us," how he creates new illusions, and how it all ties into creating joy and wonder.
2018-01-2345 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Creating an Inspiring, Actionable, and Joy-filled Bucket List with host Paula JenkinsIn this episode, learn how to create a bucket list that is full of meaning, and learn how to do some of those things that have been sitting on your list for way too long.
2018-01-1636 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Why You Need to Make Self Care a Priority and What Is Holding you Back with Paula JenkinsWe know that self care is important, and yet, it seems like it's the first thing to fall to the wayside when we get overwhelmed or busy. How do you make taking yourself a priority? What's holding you back? Find out with host Paula Jenkins.
2017-12-1931 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Discovering The Sound of Your Soul and Your Heart's Truth with guest Morgan BolenderSinger songwriter Morgan Bolender of viral hit Mary Oliver joins host Paula Jenkins to share about her journey from special ed teacher to full time musician on Kona, Hawaii.
2017-12-0559 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Looking at Risk, Vulnerability, Joy, and Possibility (plus an NKOTB Cruise Recap) with host Paula JenkinsRisk and vulnerability are two key pieces of following joy and possibility in our lives. Host Paula Jenkins talks about how to find your joy, and the role the courage plays. Also a recap on the NKOTB 2017 Cruise and Donnie Wahlberg's inspiring look at joy.
2017-12-0128 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Changing the Narrative and Making Joyful Connections with guest Rachael BaribeauRachel Baribeau of SiriusXM's College Sports Nation and GridironNow joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her joyful and enthusiastic love of college football, her years as a sportscaster, and how she is working at Changing the Narrative across the nation.
2017-11-1449 min
Jump Start Your Joy®The Integrity Advantage with guest Kelley KosowKelley Kosow of The Ford Institute joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her new book, The Integrity Advantage. They share about perfectionism, Debbie Ford, living in alignment, transformation, and being the change you seek in the world.
2017-11-0755 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Rituals for Transformation with guests Briana and Dr. Peter BortenBriana and Dr Peter Borten join host Paula Jenkins to share about their new book, Rituals for Transformation. Learn about creating your own sacred rituals, how to get in touch with what matters to you, and how to find enlightenment.
2017-10-3155 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Crafting Your Authentic Artistic Career with Money, Meaning, and Freedom with guest Caitlin Greer MeisterCaitlin Greer Meister is a voice actor, educational consultant, and mentor to artists. She joins host Paula Jenkins to share how you can create an authentic artistic career that provides the money, meaning, and freedom you desire.
2017-10-1750 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Copywriting, Confidence, and the Joy of Entrepreneurship with guest Jorden RoperJorden Roper joins host Paula Jenkins to share about copywriting, working as a freelancer, starting her own business, and working with entrepreneurs.
2017-10-1043 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How To Rediscover Joy When Something You Love Feels Heavy with host Paula JenkinsIn the Season 3 kickoff, Paula looks at ways to reconnect with joy when something you once loved doing now feels heavy.
2017-10-0323 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Season Two Finale: A Round Table On Joy, Finding Inspiration, and Self Care in Difficult TimesFor the season 2 finale of Jump Start Your Joy Paula Jenkins hosts a round table discussion with Kate Courageous, Michelle Ward, Laura Simms, Deb Cooperman and Sarah Von Bargen all about joy, inspiration, and self care in difficult political times. See all of the show notes at www.jumpstartyourjoy.com/episode101
2017-08-291h 07Jump Start Your Joy®A Mastermind Group Shares About the First Two Years of Being an EntrepreneurLife coaches Julie Houghton, Liz Applegate, and Paula Jenkins take a heartfelt look at the challenges and growth of the first two years of being entrepreneurs and starting a coaching business.
2017-08-221h 02Jump Start Your Joy®Looking Back at Two Years of PodcastingHost Paula Jenkins looks back at the lessons learned over two years of podcasting - from creating a plan, to following passion, to learning to trust yourself, she shares all about the lessons of following a creative dream.
2017-08-0831 minJump Start Your Joy®Choosing Love and Finding a Relationship When You're Single with guest Kira SabinThis week, Kira Sabin joins Paula Jenkins to chat about love and relationships. She’s the Troop Leader over at the League of Adventurous Singles where she encourages single women to embrace the awesomeness of singleness, take responsibility of what is “theirs,” and let go of whatever is holding them back. She leads singles to figure out what they want, how to love, making decisions based on love (not fear). She believes in adventures, and breaking down walls, and revising mindset and confidence as the building blocks of discovering a relationship that feels right. The other thing we chat...
2017-07-1951 minJump Start Your Joy®Find and Share Your Voice, Live Your Purpose with host Paula JenkinsThis week, I’m doing a solcast about Finding Your Voice. It’s one of those things I’m super passionate about, and that is at the center of my Podcasting class. Today I’m sharing 6 things to consider in finding your voice and following your passion. It might be easier than you think …. let it be easy You probably know more about the message and your voice than you are giving yourself credit for Start with whatever feels like the obvious thing If you feel lost or not sure where to start, go back to what you kn...
2017-07-1120 minJump Start Your Joy®You Can Reconnect with Your Purpose and Find Your Joy with host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins takes a look at the ways to reconnect with your purpose and lists five ways to find your joy in this solocast episode. She reflects on her recent interview with Paul Selig, and seeing Danielle LaPorte while touring for White Hot Truth
2017-06-2134 minJump Start Your Joy®How to Get Past Your "Big Buts" and Create the Career of Your Dreams with Michelle Ward and Laura SimmsCareer Coaches Michelle Ward and Laura Simms join host Paula Jenkins to talk about creating the career of your dreams. They share how to live past the excuses and find the spark and joy that can help you find a career or launch a business that you love. Learn all about: What’s brought them joy in the last year Their 90 Day Business Launch program and how they’ve sold out every time they’ve run it! What’s holding you back from following your creative dream What do to when you’ve got a case of the “big buts” and...
2017-06-0658 minJump Start Your Joy®Four Awesome Ways to Find What Fits in Your LifeHost Paula Jenkins shares four ways to find what fits in your life, exploring the work of Tara Mohr and Pema Chodron. Discover how commiting to yourself. gaining inspiration from gift goals, trusting in what calls to you, and finding a community.
2017-05-3022 minJump Start Your Joy®How to Find what Fits in your Life with host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins discusses four steps for you to find what fits in your life in this solocast episode. Following these steps will lead to more joy, happiness, and contentment in your life by working with inspiration, intention, action, and courage.
2017-05-0918 minJump Start Your Joy®How to Be Everything with guest Emilie WapnickEmilie Wapnick of Puttylike joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her new book, How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to be When They Grow Up and to talk about finding what fits for your life.
2017-05-0252 minJump Start Your Joy®Look Back Lessons: Creating Your New Business With Heart and Respect with guest Jennifer LeeGuest Jennifer Lee, author of the Right Brain Business Plan, joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how to create a business you love, one that is built with heart and respect.
2017-04-2548 minJump Start Your Joy®Finding Time For What's Important with Jewelry Maker Kris NationsJewelry Designer and Entrepreneur Kris Nations joins host Paula Jenkins in this look back episode to share about how she has found time in her life to balance the priorities of having a family and starting and running a business.
2017-04-1141 minJump Start Your Joy®The Courage of Choosing Love with guest Stephanie DalfonzoGuest Stephanie Dalfonzo joins Paula Jenkins to talk about choosing love over fear, choosing joy, the law of attraction, joy as the highest level of emotions, how to face stress and anxiety, and a breathing practice for stress.
2017-03-2753 minJump Start Your Joy®The Courage of Marketing Yourself or Your Small Business with Deirdre FentemDeirdre Fentem of Little Red Promotions joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about the courage it takes to market yourself, and how to make yourself shine in social media. She shares about becoming an entrepreneur, and working in anti-human trafficking.
2017-03-2156 minJump Start Your Joy®Saying Yes to Courage with Host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins shares about Saying Yes to Courage, and the four ways to follow courage in your life. She weaves in examples of the courage displayed by the lead character of Moana in this fun & light hearted look at courageously following your heart.
2017-03-1434 minJump Start Your Joy®The Courage to Transform Trauma and Grief with guest Iman GattiGuest Iman Gatti joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about the courage of facing trauma and grief, and share her own journey of being orphaned at age 6, to go on to become a coach, grief recovery counselor, and motivational speaker.
2017-03-0759 minJump Start Your Joy®Discovering the Foundations of Joy with host Paula JenkinsI now see this as an early way of setting a foundation of joy in my life. As I actively sought out, and said yes to the things that were coming from a place of love, I was also choosing joy. I was choosing joy and inviting it further into my life. And this is what creating a foundation of joy is all about. It’s recognizing that you make a choice to seek out joy, and you make a choice to include joy in your life. And why is this important? Because se...
2017-02-1427 minJump Start Your Joy®Crafting a Beautiful Life by Tapping In To Structure, Sweetness, and Space with Briana and Dr. Peter BortenBriana Borten and Dr. Peter Borten join host Paula Jenkins to talk about how to create the foundations of joy using structure, sweetness, and space. The Bortens are the authors of a new book, the Well Life.
2017-02-071h 03Jump Start Your Joy®Living a Wonderful Gluten Free Life with guest Connie CurtisConnie Curtis joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about gluten free living, and how to thrive and love a gluten free life style. Connie is a allergy and gluten free specialist.
2017-01-3153 minJump Start Your Joy®Journaling Your Way Through Life with guest Deb CoopermanGuest Deb Cooperman joins host Paula Jenkins to share about journaling as a great way to get in touch with the true you. She explains how to start journaling each day, how to get past blocks, and how it's a great tool for people in the new year.
2017-01-1753 minJump Start Your Joy®Creating Mindfulness and More Joy in Your Life with Jo CaseyJo Casey joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about mindfulness. Jo also shares about her journey starting a coaching business, and how new coaches navigate the territory of becoming an entrepreneur. Full notes: bit.ly/joyep68
2017-01-1055 minJump Start Your Joy®Finding Joy in Uncertain Times with host Paula JenkinsIn the midst of the shifting world events, I’ve felt weighed down recently. In this episode, I’ll talk about how it takes real courage to follow a muse like Joy in hard times, and following joy, and love, and our own hearts is more important now, than ever before. I’ve spent a lot of time mulling over why joy has felt so awkward recently, and why it still beckons me on. And, I’ve found a lot of uplifting quotes and thoughts from others to share with you, too. 1. Define what’s true for you...
2017-01-0335 minJump Start Your Joy®Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time with Rosie WilliamsRosie Williams joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her newly published book Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time.
2016-12-0752 minJump Start Your Joy®Daring to be Courageous, Vulnerable, and Human with guest Christy TendingChristy Tending joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how courage and vulnerability can add depth and beauty to your life, and lead you to a place that is lovingly and completely human.
2016-11-0828 minJump Start Your Joy®How To Find Your Inner Calm in the Midst of this Chaotic Presidential Election with host Paula JenkinsIn this solocast episode, I'm diving head first into how you can find your inner calm in the midst of this chaotic Presidential Election. To set the stage, this episode is focusing on what's going on behind the emotions and intensity of this election, and what each of us can do recenter ourselves. Whether you support Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, it's likely that you are feeling fearful about the outcome of the election. So let's take a look at what you can do, even when it feels like there aren't a lo of options.
2016-11-0333 minJump Start Your Joy®How To Connect with Your Muse and Lead a Breakthrough Life with guest Matt MarrGuest Matt Marr of the Dear Mattie Show joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about finding your muse, narrative therapy, what to do about bullying, and his work with Camp Brave Trails, a LGBTQ youth leadership camp.
2016-10-261h 01Jump Start Your Joy®Finding Joy with Star Wars in the Yard with guest Russell HurstRussell Hurst joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about his Star Wars in the Yard Instagram account, toy photography, his work at a news station, and how he brings joy to people every day on taking photos and telling stories on Instagram.
2016-10-1852 minJump Start Your Joy®How to Flourish: A look at Positive Psychology with guest Michelle McQuaidMichelle McQuaid joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about the science of positive psychology. We talk about grit, wellbeing, the mastery curve, and why mindfully choosing joy is good for your health.
2016-10-1258 minJump Start Your Joy®What Failure Can Teach You About Balance with host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins shares around what failure can teach you about finding balance in your life. What happens when you label something as a "failure?" How can you get past the right and wrong thinking and see failure as a healthy thing?
2016-10-0425 minJump Start Your Joy®Virtual Teams and Freelancing with Tess BlankenshipTess Blankenship joins host Paula Jenkins to share about the joys of delegation, hiring virtual teams, freelancing and entrepreneurship. We chat about creating process, and knowing when and how to hire for business growth.
2016-09-2045 minJump Start Your Joy®The Courage of Imperfection with Lara Heacock and Stephanie DucharmeLara Heacock and Stephanie Ducharme join host Paula Jenkins to talk about courage, imperfection, perfectionism, and the vulnerability, love, and awareness it takes to drop the mask and live our true lives.
2016-09-1349 minJump Start Your Joy®Finding Balance and Gaining Roots & Wings with Christy Tennery-SpaldingIn this Season 2 opener, host Paula Jenkins and Christy Tennery-Spalding discuss balance, your internal landscape, & external processes (including breathing and meditation practices), and processes to support balance. We introduce our Roots & Wings class.
2016-09-0848 minJump Start Your Joy®Season Finale Part 1: A Year of Joy with host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins revisits favorite and standout memories as she looks back on a year of podcast episodes. Highlights? "Pants Drama," Nellie Oleson, Purpose vs Passion, Facing your Fear, practicing radical gratitude, acceptance, and hospitality.
2016-08-2338 minJump Start Your Joy®Creating Jewelry with Heart, Soul, and Sisterhood with Kris NationsKris Nations, jewelry designer and small business owner, joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her inspiration in starting Kris Nations in 2004, and shares what it's like to work with her sister, and what has changed in her business over the years.
2016-08-0936 minJump Start Your Joy®How to Face Change Like a Pro with Host Paula JenkinsWhen you facing any sort of change, whether it be a something you choose (think changing careers, buying a house, etc) or something that happens to you (think losing a job, illness, losing a family member), you rely on "process" to get through the change. And before you glaze over because I'm using the coachy word "process," I encourage you to stick with me here. This stuff is actually pretty interesting! What I'm diving into here is the idea that there are really two types of process, and why it's important to recognize them and harness them to get t...
2016-08-0328 minJump Start Your Joy®How To Bring Your Creative Dream to Life with Jump Start Your Joy Host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins shares about how to bring your dreams to life, how to get past whatever is keeping you stuck, and the steps to start taking actiong, today.
2016-07-2725 minJump Start Your Joy®Cam Adair on Living a Life of Purpose after Video Game AddictionCam Adair of Game Quitters joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how he has dealt with video game addiction in his own life and started a community to support others wanting to live a life of purpose.
2016-07-1958 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How to Form Habits and Routines to Create More Joy in Your Life with Flylady Marla CilleyFlylady Marla Cilley joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how to form habits and routines to create more joy in your life. Lots of great ideas for keeping your home and family feeling happy and loved.
2016-07-1253 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Sharon Aldeguer on Embracing Joy and Living Your Bucket List after Brain SurgerySharon Aldeguer joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about embracing joy and living her bucket list after having brain surgery to remove a large tumor. An inspiring and love filled interview.
2016-07-0640 min
Jump Start Your Joy®What Overwhelm is Telling You with host Paula JenkinsPaula Jenkins talks about what overwhelm is telling you, and shares the four things you should do if you feel overwhelm or anxiety in your life. For the full show notes go to www.jumpstartyourjoy.com/overwhelm
2016-06-2924 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Meeting Addiction Support with Love and Compassion with Melissa Sue TuckerMelissa Sue Tucker of Addiction Support Podcast and Sixty Seconds of Solitude joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about facing addiction support with love, compassion, and kindness.
2016-06-2343 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Burlesque Dancing and the Power of Vulnerability with Velvet O'ClaireBurlesque dancer Velvet O'Claire joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about purpose, passion, authenticity, femininity, sexuality, gender roles, power, and burlesque. It's a show you won't want to miss.
2016-06-1451 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Finding Connection and Support as an Entrepreneur with Liz Applegate and Julie HoughtonJulie Houghton and Liz Applegate join host Paula Jenkins to talk about connection, collaboration and community in finding support as new entrepreneurs. We also share about our mastermind group, and how it's helped us navigate starting our own businesses.
2016-06-0757 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Five Ways to Add Joy to Your Life with Host Paula JenkinsFive Ways to Add Joy to Your Life - host Paula Jenkins shares her top five ways to jump start your joy, and talks about various topics such as wellness and self care, love, gratitude, surrounding yourself with good people and following your heart.
2016-05-3126 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Cory Huff on The Art of Storytelling and Staying CuriousCory Huff of The Abundant Artist joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how to sell art online, acting, the art of storytelling, being a multi-passionate, the inherent creativity of all people, Dungeons and Dragons, and asking inappropriate questions.
2016-05-1944 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Jennifer Lee of 'Right Brain Business Plan' on Building a Sustainable Creative BusinessCoach Jennifer Lee of Artizen Coaching, and author of the Right Brain Business Plan joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about building a sustainable creative business.
2016-05-1847 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Mayi Carles on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of LifeMayi Carles joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her Life is Messy Planners, about being Multi-Passionate, and about the Multi-Passionate Must-Haves bundle sale. Plus, how to organize your creative mind, and thoughts on being a working mom.
2016-05-1754 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Holly Becker of decor8 on Finding your Voice with Hope and PositivityHolly Becker of decor8 and Blogging Your Way joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about she started out, how to find your voice in blogging, why the world needs to hear what you have to say, and how to find your blogging niche.
2016-05-1044 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Lexi Koch on the Courage of Being VulnerableLexi Koch joins host Paula Jenkins to talk aboutbeingvulnerable, along with sharing about her own life journeyfromsocial worker, to farm manager and owner, to life coach.
2016-05-0356 min
Jump Start Your Joy®When Joy Meets Purpose with Host Paula JenkinsHost Paula Jenkins discusses the role of joy and purpose in our lives, and introduces the idea of "The Joy Trajectory" and your very own Inner Joy Advocate.
2016-04-1938 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Mary MacCarthy on Creating Connection with Glorious HugsMary MacCarthy of Glorious Hugs joins Paula Jenkins to talk about entrepreneurship, and her mission on creating gift care packages for senior citizens. We also speak about connection, and finding joy in your life.
2016-04-1245 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Diane Pauley on Finding Your 'Special Someone' in BusinessHost Paula Jenkins speaks with Diane Pauley about finding heartfelt, targetted, aligned clients for your small business or entrepreneurship.
2016-03-1546 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Looking Back at Six Months of Podcasting with Host Paula JenkinsPaula Jenkins, Host of Jump Start Your Joy, reflects on the lessons she's learned in the first six months of podcasting on the topic of Joy. Plus, a giveaway and the March line up of guests is announced.
2016-03-0221 min
Jump Start Your Joy®Christy Tennery-Spalding on Self Care and Sacred FocusChristy Tennery-Spalding joins Jump Start Your Joy as a healer, activist, writer & self-care mentor. Host Paula Jenkins chats with Christy about self care and "sacred focus," and how to find more joy in your life.
2016-02-2349 min
Jump Start Your Joy®TRex Tuesdays on Having Fun and Making People LaughTRex Tuesdays, the hilarious dinosaurs that ice skate, flower bomb, and cheer people up every Tuesday on Facebook, join host Paula Jenkins for an exclusive interview and video. Learn how Trexes eat popcorn and which dinosaurs were the tastiest.
2016-02-1615 min
Jump Start Your Joy®David Ramos on Finding Hope and Truth in the Old TestamentAuthor David Ramos joins Paula Jenkins to talk about his upcoming book, Enduring with Job, and other stories of hope and truth in the Old Testament.
2016-02-0954 min