Joy as a Radical Pathway and Practice of Liberation - Rooted2Thrive Podcast Ep. 50

Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Joy as a Radical Pathway and Practice of LiberationSeason 5, Episode 50Host: Rochelle Peterson-AnsariGuest: Dr. Krista Robinson-LylesOverview:In this inspiring and heart-centered conversation on the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari welcomes Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles — founder and president of the Joy Hope Collective, creator of the Joy Anyhow platform, and host of the Joy Anyhow Podcast. Together, they explore joy not as a fleeting emotion but as a radical, intentional practice of liberation, healing, and resistance. Drawing from her decades of experience in education and anti-oppression work, Dr. Krista shares how reclaiming joy becomes an act of defiance in the face of injustice and exhaustion. This episode invites listeners to see joy as both a spiritual discipline and a communal strategy for transformation.Topics Discussed:Joy as a radical and liberatory practice amid oppression and adversityThe connection between joy, healing, and social justiceHow intentional joy challenges systemic burnout and despairCreating spaces of belonging and community through the Joy Anyhow frameworkThe importance of self-compassion, rest, and authenticity in collective liberationGuest: Dr. Krista Robinson-LylesFounder and President of Joy Hope CollectiveInstagram: @joyanyhowLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-krista-robinson-lyles-09248120Websites: joyhopecollective.org and joyanyhow.com Check out more content and ways to connect with us:➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/➡️ Email: [email protected] ➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.comPlease feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!Thank you for tuning into Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!