Ep. 155 Is Finding Joy, Being Grateful, and Happiness a Choice?

Jamie and Doug share some exciting news about Doug’s recovery and discuss whether it is something to have a celebration over.  The couple also introduces a VERY exciting guest interview with Author, Host of the podcast In-Joy Life, Founder of NaSHEville, and all-around amazing human Mattie Jackson!  Mattie, daughter of Country Music Legend Alan Jackson, shares her incredibly heartbreaking and inspiring journey, after her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury and suddenly passed away less than 3 weeks before her very first wedding anniversary. Hear all about how she went from the depths of grief and depression to finding true joy and happiness. Mattie discussed her love for journaling as a coping mechanism which led to her best-selling book "Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak". She also tells Jamie and Doug about a dream she had, that will INSTANTLY give you goosebumps!!!! In-Joy Life Podcast: https://www.familymade.com/podcasts/in-joy-life Thanks to our friends over at Biöm!  Head to betterbiom.com/hmcp and get 15% OFF your first month's supply! Follow along with us below! Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamienotis/?hl=en Doug's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doughehner/?hl=en Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamieotisanddoughehner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices