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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 23 MIN

Brainwash Yourself for Joy: The Power of Your First 30 Minutes

from JOY Unfiltered: Joy is the strategy · host Rachel

Send us Fan MailWhat if the first few minutes after waking could change the way you experience your entire day?In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel talks about the science of the waking brain, theta brain waves, nervous system regulation, priming, gratitude, and how to “brainwash” yourself for more joy.Not in a toxic positivity way.Not in a pretend-life-is-perfect way.In a grounded, practical, science-backed way.You’ll learn why your brain is especially open during the transition from sleep to waking, how your first inputs can shape your mood and attention, and what to do before reaching for your phone.Rachel shares a simple 5-minute joy reset you can try this week:Take three breaths. Ask one joy question. Choose one sentence. Do one joyful thing.Because joy is not waiting at the end of the day.Joy is available at the beginning.Support the showConnect with RachelJoy-Led Leadership ForumTake the Pledge to send 1 Text a DayThe JOY ProjectJoy is THE StrategyInstagramLinkedInYouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan Mail What if the first few minutes after waking could change the way you experience your entire day? In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel talks about the science of the waking brain, theta brain waves, nervous system regulation, priming, gratitude, and how to “brainwash” yourself for more joy. Not in a toxic positivity way. Not in a pretend-life-is-perfect way. In a grounded, practical, science-backed way. You’ll learn why your brain is especially open during the transition f...

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