Embodying Joy

Warning: I act a little silly in this one. ;-) In this playful, presence-filled episode, we explore joy as a full-body experience — one that doesn’t require perfection or performance. With gentle mindfulness, creative seated or standing movement, and a spirit of curiosity, this practice invites you to notice, express, and move with joy. We’re inspired by the idea that joy can be both an anchor and a rebellion — a way to root ourselves in meaning even when things feel uncertain. Books referenced in this episode: Trebbe Johnson, Radical Joy for Hard Times: Finding Meaning and Making Beauty in Earth’s Broken Places → A powerful guide to finding beauty and meaning in challenging times — through presence, creativity, and connection to place. Colin Beavan, How to Be Alive: A Guide to the Kind of Happiness That Helps the World → An engaging, compassionate take on sustainable, values-driven living — and how joy can be found in becoming who we’re truly meant to be. Katy Bowman, Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement → A biomechanist’s perspective on how diverse, intentional movement is key not just for physical health, but for emotional vitality and daily joy.