All About The Joy
All About The Joy is a weekly hang-out with friends in the neighborhood! We share insight, advice, funny-isms and we choose to always try and find the positive, the silver lining, the "light" in all of it. AATJ comes from the simple concept that at the end of the day we all want to have more JOY than not. So, this is a cool place to unwind, have a laugh and share some time with friends!
Episodes
232 episodes
Accountability, Authoritarians, and the Hallmark Escape
A political pivot is easy to post but hard to prove. We open with Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden distance from Trump, then ask the harder question: what does real accountability look like for anyone who cheered harmful policies and no...
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Episode 227
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46:55
From Kindergarten Laughs to Netflix Credits: Jack Seavor McDonald on Improv, Ethics, and Set Life
A kindergartener chasing laughs becomes a Netflix‑credited actor with a thriving improv trio - that’s the arc Jack Seavor McDonald shares as we explore what it really takes to build a creative life. From landing the Mad Hatter in a community mu...
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Episode 226
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50:15
Shutdowns, Side Effects, and the Cost of Not Listening
A rushed doctor visit, a push for weight loss meds, and a simple question about sleep spiral into a bigger truth: our healthcare system is built for billing codes, not people. We share what it feels like to chase rest through a maze of referral...
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Episode 225
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43:30
Directing Dignity: Joel Lava on AI, Leadership, and the Politics of Conviction
Ever wonder why some leaders pull us toward our better selves while others license the worst in us? I sit down with director and activist Joel Lava for a candid, funny, and sometimes fiery conversation that moves from election reactions to what...
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Episode 224
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51:50
Blue Wave, Real Talk: Media Literacy, Coalition Politics, and the Cost of Power
In this episode of All About The Joy, Culture and Consequence: The lines wrapped around buildings, the speeches were unapologetic, and for a moment the air felt lighter. We dive into why this week’s blue wave hit so hard, not as a f...
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Episode 223
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41:24
What Wealth Really Buys and What It Doesn’t
Two alarms go off across the same city, and the day splits: one morning sprints through breakfast prep, school runs, and budget math; the other flows with nannies, a chef, and a tennis lesson on the calendar. We use these parallel routines to e...
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Episode 222
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25:12
Shutdowns, SNAP Myths, and the Cost of Cowardice
The episode starts with shine - literal shine - as we trade retinol tips, laugh about mic placement, and compare notes on simple routines that actually work. Then the tone shifts. We walk through the government shutdown, what a “clean” continui...
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Episode 221
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45:42
Hybrid Homeschooling: A New Blueprint for Real Learning
What if the best education for your child isn’t a yes-or-no choice between homeschooling and traditional school? We sit down with education reform advocate and author Chris Linder to explore a flexible path that blends the strengths of both. Th...
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Episode 220
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50:58
White House Demolition, Missing Guardrails & Who Really Pays
A historic wing falls under the wrecking ball while the government sits frozen and the real story isn’t the rubble, it’s the missing guardrails. We dig into how a fast-tracked White House East Wing demolition bypassed the usual preservation pro...
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Episode 219
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48:36
The Indie Artist’s Playbook: Jesse Flores on Scaling, Streaming, and Team Building
What if the difference between “out now” and “taking off” was simply three weeks of planning and the right people answering your email? We sit with Jesse Flores, VP of Artists and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music, to map the modern indie p...
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Episode 218
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37:18
Curfew Arrests, Press Freedom, and No Kings Day
A burger run after a high school football game should be forgettable. Instead, teens were pulled from their cars, handcuffed, and taken to a station for violating a 10 p.m. curfew - no drugs, no fights, no vandalism. We follow that one night in...
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Episode 217
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46:06
The Anger Myth & Mind-Blowing Happiness: Trish Ahjel Roberts on Leading with Joy
What if happiness isn’t a mood spike but a skill you can train? We sit with author and coach Trish Ahjel Roberts to explore how transformational leadership, nervous system tools, and a new relationship with anger can change how you work, lead, ...
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Episode 216
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47:59
Dignity vs. Spectacle: Why Contempt Is the New Political Brand
What if the real crisis isn’t left vs. right, but dignity vs. spectacle? We take a hard look at how performative nastiness - on camera and in hearings - rewards the loudest bad actors while starving institutions of trust. From Stephen Miller’s ...
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Episode 215
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44:48
Money Isn’t Math: Rewriting the Stories We Inherit with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
The stories we inherit about money can be louder than any spreadsheet, and today we put those stories under a kinder light with financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. From the shock of a first paycheck that doesn’t match the essential work b...
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Episode 214
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43:06
Bad Bunny, Budget Battles & Belonging: Who Really Counts in America?
A Super Bowl halftime rumor shouldn’t trigger a civics crisis - but the Bad Bunny backlash did exactly that. We start with culture and run headlong into identity, geography, and the gaps in how we understand America. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citi...
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Episode 214
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40:17
Four Shows, One Mission: How All About the Joy Creates Community
Ever wondered what it means to find joy in every circumstance? Carmen Lezeth takes you behind the scenes in this special episode, unveiling the four distinct shows that make up the All About the Joy podcast network while sharing the deeply pers...
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Episode 213
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12:23
When Leadership Embarrasses a Nation : Culture and Consequence
Raw, unfiltered, and desperately needed - Carmen and Andrea tackle America's most uncomfortable truths in this powerful episode that dives headfirst into the forces shaping our divided nation.The conversation begins with a stark assessm...
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Episode 212
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41:24
Courage, Clarity & Wegovy: Cynthia’s Private Journey Goes Public
What happens when traditional weight loss approaches fail because of underlying medical conditions? In our most candid conversation yet, Cynthia courageously shares her 14-month journey with Wegovy - a path she initially kept private due to fea...
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Episode 211
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46:13
Why Party Labels Don’t Define Your Politics - Culture & Consequences
The divide between political ideologies in America runs deeper than most realize, and in this raw, unfiltered conversation, Carmen and Andrea break down what actually defines liberalism and conservatism beyond the superficial party labels.<...
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Episode 210
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44:36
For a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime: Redefining Friendship
What happens when life throws you a curveball and you find out who truly shows up? In this powerful episode, Maurio returns to All About the Joy after his 36th surgery, sharing raw insights on friendship, healing, and emotional boundaries. ...
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Episode 209
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44:36
Empathy in an Age of Political Violence: The Murder of Charlie Kirk
The assassination of Charlie Kirk forces a confrontation with uncomfortable truths about political violence, empathy, and America’s uncertain future. Carmen and Andrea navigate this sensitive terrain with nuance, revealing how this tragedy fits...
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Episode 209
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43:03
The Psychology of Pet Peeves: What Everyday Annoyances Say About Us
What does it say about you when someone's failure to use a turn signal sends you into a rage? Or when the sound of someone chewing makes your skin crawl? In this engaging conversation, we dive deep into the psychology behind our pet peeves and ...
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Episode 208
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40:03
Can We Still Be Friends Across the Political Divide? Culture and Consequence
Friendships across political divides are rare these days, but Carmen and Andrea prove it's still possible in their bold new show "Culture and Consequence." Their honest, sometimes heated conversation reveals how two people can see America throu...
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Episode 207
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34:18
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: What Women Really Want in a Man
The gloves come off in this no-holds-barred conversation about dating preferences, celebrity crushes, and the often unspoken expectations we have for potential partners. Three women, (Andrea, Carmen and Ash) reveal their unfiltered thoughts on ...
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Episode 206
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32:54
From Foster Care to PhDs: Dr. Dashia’s Journey of Radical Resilience
In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, we welcome Dr. Dashia, whose extraordinary life journey embodies resilience in its purest form. From growing up in the Miami projects to surviving 72 different foster homes, Dr. Dashia's path to...
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Episode 205
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