The Joy and Gratitude Podcast

Beth and Nio talk about how our ego can be a saboteur of growth and centeredness. Learning how to handle our ego and use it to feel confident and empowered in the service of others can be positive but when we allow our ego to be self-serving the impacts are often negative and we miss opportunities to grow and show up as our best selves. ✨ Joy Notes Song: “Bag Lady” — Erykah Badu 🪨 Gratitude Rocks!: Accept Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #JoyAndGratitude #Ego #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness

This simple question “How are you doing?” can provide us with a much-needed personal check in.  Are we honest with our answer?  Is our answer surface level or do we provide a deeper answer that builds connection?  Are there people and places that impact how we answer?  Why do we ask about “doing” instead of “being”?  We are conditioned to be performative instead of just being present in ourselves.  Beth and Nio dive into all of these reflections and remind us that fundamentally we have choice in how we answer and in how we tune into what is really going on within us.  Let’s use this question as a way to check in with ourselves personally each and every day.  Then, perhaps when we ask it of others or are asked by others we can answer with intention and vulnerability. 🎵 Joy Notes Song “Fast Car” — Fast Car by Tracy Chapman 🙏 Gratitude Rocks! Kind Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Knowing our own personal rhythm, maintaining a tempo and understanding the “dance” steps are all critical to how we connect with others and show up as our best selves.  With practice we know the rhythm that allows us to thrive.  We may speed up or slow down with intention to stay in a rhythm that seamlessly moves us forward. What is your rhythm? Do you know?  Can you create a new rhythm when connecting with others? Come explore this exciting topic with Nio and Beth and experience how their podcast has its own rhythm - we hope you can feel it too. Joy Notes Songs:   Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson Gratitude Rocks!: Balance This episode invites you to reflect, recalibrate, and rediscover the rhythm that moves you forward. Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Join us in this very special episode where Nio and Beth learn just how aligned they are with an amazing group of young adult women. Beth’s daughters, Lila and Annie and their “people” Megan, Betsy, Taylor and Ellie share their personal values and help us understand how their lives have been shaped.  After much discussion on what has shaped us and why we are who we are, we realized that we all agree on one thing - our priority is to focus on humanity and play a role in making the world a better place. This episode is a reminder that meaningful change starts with understanding—and that alignment across generations might be the key to it all. 💬 What values guide your life? Drop them in the comments. Joy Notes Songs:   Nio:  Cycles by Celine Cairo Beth: Seasons of Love, Rent Broadway Cast Lila: Find Your People by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Betsy: Blowin’ in the Wind by Peter, Paul and Mary Megan: Take it Easy by Eagles Annie: Once in a Lifetime by Stick Figure Ellie: All the Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople Taylor: Heading South by Zach Bryan Gratitude Rocks!: Align Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

What does it mean to be a life-long learner?  We each have a unique foundation of learning from different areas, whether it be education, experiences, generational wisdom, etc.  There is a superpower in being open and curious about expanding your foundation. Do you ask clarifying questions, do you try new things, do you learn from your children, do you learn from your elders?  What if at the end of the day, you shared with your family, friends, community, at least one new thing you learned that day?  We encourage each of us to lean into this superpower and use lifelong learning to enhance our interactions and improve our world. Joy Notes Songs:   Learning to Fly by Tom Petty Gratitude Rocks!: Believe Note:  sourcing the the phrase "more is caught than taught" (often attributed to John Maxwell)  Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Nio and Beth go deep on what respect means and why it is so important, especially now.  Can we hold ourselves accountable and de-escalate when someone disrespects us?  It takes self-leadership to pause and make a choice about how we react.  To practice respect, we must start with ourselves.  If we lead from a place of centeredness and self-respect, we are more readily able to grant grace and assume positive intent.  Join us in this important conversation about how we each need to choose to be a human that models respectful behavior and disengages or de-escalates in the face of disrespect. R-E-S-P-E-C-T In this episode, we explore: What true respect looks like in everyday interactions The connection between self-respect and how we treat others How to de-escalate conflict instead of feeding it Why assuming positive intent can shift everything The role of self-leadership in challenging moments Joy Notes Songs:   Respect, by Aretha Franklin Gratitude Rocks!: Flow Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]  

In this episode we talk about what abundance means and how we can achieve abundance when we are worthy, capable and respect ourselves.  Beth and Nio share what it feels like to live in a world of possibility and how abundant energy is contagious. How can we recognize when we are falling into a mode of scarcity and make choices to shift back into living fully. Abundance is not about material goods but rather a means of flow and purposeful living. Can we pause and embrace what we have inside of us and choose joy, laughter and gratitude as tools to stay in aliveness, freedom and abundance. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ What abundance actually means ✨ How to recognize when you're stuck in scarcity thinking ✨ Practical ways to shift back into alignment ✨ Why joy, laughter, and gratitude are tools for freedom ✨ How to reconnect with your inner sense of worth   Joy Notes Songs:   Imagine by John Lennon   Gratitude Rocks!: Embrace Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

We know one thing is for certain - change happens.  Small, silly things can throw you off.  Big, hard things hit when you least expect it.  How can we create a strong and sturdy foundation so that when the change comes, we can come back to center and reground?  Whatever happens, it is temporary.  Focus on what you can control, get clarity, be kind to yourself and build a strong foundation.  Like a weeble wobble, you can weeble, you can wobble but you will not fall down.     Joy Notes Songs:    I’m Still Standing by Elton John   Gratitude Rocks!: Inspire Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

In this very special and memorable episode, Beth and Nio sit down with Beth’s father, Win Hodges, to hear about his learning journey and the wisdom he wants to share after 85 years of life.  We learn about Win’s view that cancer was a gift to him as it forced him to think about what he wanted in life and how to shift towards a more centered way of living:  one where he was able to be himself and find joy in each day.   We talk about the powerful message of “you be you” and finding ourselves and our purpose.  Win’s “mission to contribute to the light” is inspiring and reminds us all that in the yin and yang of life we can still choose our role and lean into joy and gratitude along the way.  Join us and hear Win’s emotional and beautiful lifelong learnings.  It may stick with you - it certainly will stick with us.   Note from Beth:  It is with peace, love and immense gratitude that I share that my dad passed away since this recording.  His wisdom feels all the more meaningful and precious to us now.  I will cherish this pod forever and hope you enjoy it.   Joy Notes Songs:   Simple Gifts by Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss  Lord of the Dance by the Revels Chorus   Gratitude Rocks!: Open Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Beth and Nio were intrigued by the idea of a Midlife “Calling” instead of a Midlife Crisis.  Midlife can be a time of freedom and exploration. Let’s celebrate those individuals that are finding or re-finding what brings them joy and are identifying new ways to lean into purpose and do what is most fulfilling/energy giving.   Joy Notes Songs:   Nio:  Album by William Tyler - Time Indefinite Beth: Find Your People by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Gratitude Rocks!: Easeful Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] 

In a complex time of change and a frenzied pace, it can feel like the waves keep crashing on us with no time to breathe or get on our feet. How can we resource ourselves to be unstoppable regardless of what is handed to us?  Nio and Beth talk about their inner core and what they pull from in distressing moments.  We explore rest, mindset shifts, community, alone time, friends, spirituality and laughter as our personal tools to be unstoppable.  Join us and reflect on how you resource yourself in the harder times.   Joy Notes Songs:   Proud Mary by Tina Turner Gratitude Rocks!: Mindful Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

In this episode Nio says, “Rest is Power”. Beth and Nio reflect on human design, the need to always be doing something and our current tendency to override our body’s need for rest and rejuvenation. Why can’t it be more commonplace and acceptable to not have plans and to just “be”.  What if we started to celebrate those that carve out time for rest, prioritize listening to what they need, and show up fully versus those who power through and perform.  Can we start to be more intentional about creating space for rest and allow for more natural joy to come through when we are present and energized?   Joy Notes Songs:   Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Gratitude Rocks!: Joy Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Nio and Beth discuss the power in choosing to say YES but acknowledge that there is tremendous value in being discriminatory.  Can you ask questions to enable you to show up more fully and in alignment with your purpose and capacity?  We have an open dialogue about the role of “No” or “YES, AND . . .” in ensuring you are driving value and creating impact when you do say YES. We also talk about integrating how we feel and what our bodies tell us when we are asked to do something.  Tuning into ourselves, trusting ourselves and not overriding our own sensations plays a critical role in knowing when to pause, ask questions, and create additional options to get to a whole body YES.  Join us and practice listening to yourself and using discretion when you lean in and just say YES!   Joy Notes Songs:   Yes I Can by Sammy Davis Jr Note: covered by Ray Charles at concert Gratitude Rocks!: Explore Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   

Laughter is good for us. We know it calms us, lifts us up, lightens our mood and adds levity, so how can we get more of it? Join Nio and Beth as they talk about laughter, the longevity of funny family stories/jokes and then consider how we can be more intentional about adding a little more laughter into our lives. Can we laugh at ourselves more? Can we find little moments that can be funny if we let them? Can we smile more? Join us as we continue to untangle this crazy, funny thing called life. Joy Notes Songs: Smile by Nat King Cole Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Gratitude Rocks!: Enough   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] 

Why do we fill the gap with words when there is so much power in the silence?  Can we “Mind the Gap” and take a moment to be still and ensure there is value in what we want to say? When we slow down and overcome our instincts to insert ourselves, we allow for more impact and connection.   Joy Notes Songs:   You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones Empty Words by Death Gratitude Rocks!: Beauty Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]  

We know that creativity can get lost when we are frenzied and buried in the chaos and complexity of life.  Beth and Nio discuss how we can choose to create space, let ourselves feel the freedom of unleashing our imagination and promote our creativity to flow.  Remember when we were kids and we created games and enjoyment out of simple things - boxes became spaceships!  Join us in finding ways to be intentional about bringing more creativity to our lives.     Joy Notes Songs:   Aventuro by Silvano Estrada Do You  Realize by the Flaming Lips   Gratitude Rocks!: Grow Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] 

Beth and Nio talk about pausing and creating spaces to gain clarity.  What are the ways that you pause and commit to listen to yourself in order to clarify how you are feeling or what you are thinking.  Rather than racing through and creating our own stories, let’s find ways to slow down, reflect, be empathetic, and focus on clarity so that we can then take choiceful and potentially different actions.   Joy Notes Songs:   I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash Gratitude Rocks!: Explore Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]  

In this very special episode, Beth and Nio are honored to have award winning film composer/producer/educator and author Chris Boardman share his personal story of meaningful music making and purpose.  Chris opens up about the incredible impacts of music on his own PTSD recovery and introduces us to Soundbridge health; an organization that uses music and breathwork to provide a digital therapeutic intervention for people suffering from mental illness.  We hope this episode will move you like it did us.   Joy Notes Songs:   Pure from Songs from the Heart by Chris Boardman   Gratitude Rocks!: Trust Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] 

The Power and Potential of Focused Energy Nio and Beth talk about how we can choose where to focus our energy, both positive and negative.  We can control where we spend our energy and we can even choose to intentionally opt out of things that are not energy giving.  Can we be open to more fulfilling and healthier places to put our energy?  Even if it is new and uncomfortable, get curious, get creative and let’s embrace being imaginative and full of possibility.   Joy Notes Songs:   Who We Are by Red Gratitude Rocks!: Flow Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

In this episode, Beth and Nio first define what a “shadow” is and then discuss why integrating our shadows can allow us to show up more authentically. Self-awareness is a critical first step to the work of identifying our shadows.  An overused strength can turn into a shadow so knowing our strengths and being open to signals and feedback are great ways to help us understand and eventually have gratitude for our shadows. Pausing can allow us to blend with our shadows and make a different choice about how we react and show up in the moment.  Join us in discovering how blending/integrating with our shadows is powerful work that enables us to show up as our best selves each and every day.    Joy Notes Songs:    Chandelier by Sia   Gratitude Rocks!: Enough Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] 

What happened to that lovely sign off "Sincerely yours,"? Have we lost our ability to be sincere and authentic in our everyday lives? Nio and Beth talk about the meaning of sincerity and how it builds trust and human connection. Join us as we have a lively conversation about sharing our whole selves - let's be messy, proud and bring back Sincerely Yours! Joy Notes Songs: This is Me by Keala Settle Gratitude Rocks!: Grow Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Thank you to a listener and dear friend who asked us to talk about the impacts of volunteering.  Nio and Beth dive into what we get and what we give when we volunteer our time, talents, and treasures and build trust with other humans.   Identify what you care about and then start small.     Joy Notes Songs:   Give a Little Bit by Supertramp Gratitude Rocks!: Beauty Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

Choosing to “just move on” can be a very intentional and impactful way to get through the challenges of our personal journeys.  Nio shares her personal struggles with health issues and how taking action and moving forward is hard but oh so healthy.  Join us as we talk about how we just have to get started and focus on movement.  Understand what your moves are - you can always find a way to move so let’s just move on. Like a river we can be persistent and keep flowing.   Joy Notes Songs:   River and Roads by the Head and the Heart Gratitude Rocks!: Laugh Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]  

We can find wisdom all around us if we remain present, open, and curious.  Nio and Beth share where they have found wisdom in their lives and how even those that challenge us most can provide beautiful insights that create wisdom and lifelong learning.  By harnessing and leveraging the wisdom within we can make choiceful actions about how we live each day.  Join us and let us know where you find your sources of wisdom.   Joy Notes Songs:   Let Knowledge Drop by Tupac Shakur Don’t Know Much by Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt Gratitude Rocks!: Accept Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]  

Join Nio and Beth as they quite literally experience “saying YES” and using experimentation as a tool for key learning. There are a lot of laughs in this one and we discuss what “skools” we use to show up as our best selves. Check out what it is like to let go, adapt and show up just as you are in real time. One to remember. Joy Notes Songs: Who You Are by Jessie J   Gratitude Rocks!: Trust Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

It can be hard to embrace a new technology when we do not fully understand its capabilities and impacts. Beth and Nio talk about how AI is here and it’s time to embrace it. Can we make it easier by talking more about our fears and feelings towards AI(and new technology) and learn how to let it serve and positively impact us? We will always need humans so let’s stay open, accept it and maximize the upside. It gets exciting when you experience the enablement, efficiencies and fun that AI can provide. Join us in conversation and let us know the playful and useful ways you are using AI to enhance your lives.   Joy Notes Songs: Changes by David Bowie   Gratitude Rocks!: Strength   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #innovation #Adaptability #AI

This episode is of full "aha" moments where we talk about the fuel that drives results. Can we adapt and be intentional about how we care and respect the people we work and live with. The fundamentals to creating a connected team/family/community are trust, communication, and curiosity. One of the fun moments in the podcast is our lively dialogue about the "helper syndrome" and how it can actually be a disservice to the people we want to serve and the results we want to achieve. Naama eloquently names so many of the communication and culture challenges we each face every day and provides both insights and tools to increase awareness and self-leadership. Take a listen and let us know if you can relate to these stories and if these tidbits were helpful.   Joy Notes Songs:   Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves Gratitude Rocks!: Easeful Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #Leadership #Adaptability #Intention

It was incredibly fun and meaningful to have our first ever podcast swap with the Ritual Sisters, Michelle and Kelly. Join us as we practice a few rituals together and openly talk about the definition of a ritual and discuss how our rituals impact us. Do you know what your rituals are, how you created them and can you feel their transformative impact? Can we play even more with rituals and expand how they imprint on us and others? Joy Notes Songs: Michelle: Great Storm Clouds by Trevor Hall Kelly: Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch   Gratitude Rocks!: Michelle: Open Kelly: Kind   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #gratitude #joy #ritual

Nio and Beth take on a very important and difficult topic about what it means to be an ally. How can we take action to support each other in the most challenging and hardest moments. Can we own and overcome our own fears and discomfort to move things forward as humans. This episode is full of vulnerability and honesty and is one that we will both remember for a long time. Joy Notes Songs: Matter of Trust by Billy Joel Gratitude Rocks!: Joy Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #gratitude #joy #ally #allyship

In the Joy and Gratitude podcast Beth and Nio often talk about the importance of slowing down and being present.  In this special recording, Beth takes us through a breathing and gratitude exercise with the goal of slowing us down, dropping into our bodies and noticing what it feels like to be more centered.  We hope you can find a moment to listen and let yourself be led through a calming, connective practice.  Let us know what you think. Hosts: Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #breathing #breathingexercises #gratitude

What does it mean to listen mindfully and what are the impacts if we don't? We talk about what gets in the way of truly listening to people and the impacts of not making people feel heard.  Join us as we discuss the ways that with attention and focus we can use listening to elevate and amplify our conversations.   Joy Notes Songs:   It’s My Life by Jon Bon Jovi Gratitude Rocks!: Laugh Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #communication #mindfullistening #listening

Nio and Beth have a passionate conversation about how we all need to be in “creator mode” in our lives. When we take action and make choices from a place of creation and imagination we take our power back.  Life can get in the way and fear can make us want to protect and direct which can hinder creativity. Let’s look at ourselves, be brave, shift into creator mode and serve as models to our children, family and friends.   Joy Notes Songs:   Breakaway by the Beach Boys Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Gratitude Rocks!: Enough Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #creativity #creator #joy #gratitude

Belonging is a basic need and now more than ever we need to feel like we belong. In this episode we talk about the impacts of feeling safe, having common ground and lifting each other up through community. It can take courage to belong. Can we find new and creative ways to build or strengthen communities around us to take purposeful action together and enhance our lives? Joy Notes Songs: Courage to Grow by Rebelution King of Anything by Sara Bareilles   Gratitude Rocks!: Learn   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #courage #community #joy #gratitude

Have you ever noticed how dysregulation can impact how you show up? Do you keep hearing about the vagus nerve? Join us with special guest, seasoned clinical social worker, Heather Daley, to learn about how somatic awareness and polyvagal theory can help you tune into your body, know where you are and connect back to self and others. Learn simple exercises to calm your nervous system so you can make new and different choices. This is an episode with incredible and actionable information.   Additional Resources: www.polyvagalinstitute.org Joy Notes Songs: Can’t Stop This Feeling by Justin Timberlake Gratitude Rocks!: Learn   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #joy #gratitude #Health #Body #selfcare

Join us in this conversation about how to own our choices around being healthy.  How can we create routines and be intentional around eating, moving, and sleeping.  Afterall, our bodies are our vessels and if we care for them then we have a better chance of living a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life. Take it personally! Joy Notes Songs:   You’ve Got to Stand for Something by Aaron Tippon   Gratitude Rocks!: Serenity   Resources: Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]    #joy #gratitude #Health #Healthyliving

Beth and Nio talk openly about embracing our imperfections and finding the beauty in our cracks.  Although extremely challenging and different for all individuals, we need to accept ourselves and all of our scars, in order to move towards self-love and authenticity. Learn more about how shifting our mindset, trusting ourselves and shedding external expectations will enable us to appreciate and lean towards our own imperfections in a freeing way.  As in the title of Brene Brown’s amazing book, can we learn to see the Gifts of Imperfection? Joy Notes Songs:   Perfectly Imperfect by Ada Pasternak I See Beyond by Ann Nesby Gratitude Rocks!: Easeful Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #joy #gratitude #imperfection 

We have fun talking about the famous line from the 1996 Jerry Maguire movie “You, complete me” Can someone else complete you? Although not as catchy, what if it was “You complement me”. Join us as we talk about the importance of self-love, completing ourselves first and then having another human elevate, amplify and make us better. Joy Notes Songs: Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen Find Yourself by Mario Sem (ft White Ash) Gratitude Rocks!: Curious Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #joyandgratitude #podcast #love #compliment #JerryMaguire  

In this first of its kind episode, we share stories about the impacts of both receiving and giving kindness. Leadership starts with self, and we need to set an example and be disciplined about how we show up as humans. We also need to be self-aware, adaptive, and open in our communication and collaboration. We talk about being stuck as part of the process and how it can help us move forward when we embrace this as part of our personal growth. When we dive into growth we talk about discomfort and reflection as foundational pillars to lifelong learning. We explore legacy, helping others, and importantly we remind ourselves that it is never too late! Don’t miss the end when we invite Herb and Amanda to choose songs and play with the Gratitude Rocks! Program. This is a fun one! Joy Notes Songs: Herb: You Can Make it by Will Smith, One Man Can Change the World by Big Sean Amanda: Diamonds by Rihanna   Gratitude Rocks!: Herb: Inspire Amanda: Trust   Hosts: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #joyandgratitude #podcast #Kindness 

Join Nio and Beth as they openly share their personal faith journeys, explaining what faith means to them and how they use faith to help guide them throughout their lives. We explore the difference between religion and faith and discuss the varied ways that faith, hope and a belief in something larger than us can help us to aspire to show up as our best human selves. There are so many ways we can learn and grow from each others' faith and belief systems.   Joy Notes Songs: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum Blessings by Laura Story Gratitude Rocks!: Breathe Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #joyandgratitude #podcast #faith  

In this episode Nio and Beth revisit some of our favorite themes around imperfection, self-love and taking actions outside of our comfort zones to move through challenge and pain. What could it feel like to shift and experiment with a new behavior? There is so much power in knowing that we are enough.   Joy Notes Songs: Be Still by the Killers,  Already Enough by Fearless Soul Gratitude Rocks!: Flow   Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #joyandgratitude #podcast #selflove

There are so many gifts that we receive when we slow down.  We can no longer keep up with the rat race of life.  We need to slow down with intention, to rest and to trust that this slow time will rejuvenate us and allow us to reframe, gain clarity and be even more productive.  What can you do to slow yourself down and zoom out?   Joy Notes Songs:   Slow Dancing with the Moon by Dolly Parton Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves Gratitude Rocks!: Believe Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #podcast #joyandgratitude #slowdown  

Nio and Beth talk about the various impacts, both physical and emotional, of self silencing and conflict avoidance. Can we tune into our bodies and understand more about the fears that are holding us back? We explore how we can pause and use our voices to be true to ourselves and better support each other. Let's experiment in using the power of pause to start a conversation with yourself and try to choose new alternatives. Joy Notes Songs: Hold Your Head Up High by Darlingside At Your Best You are Love by Aaliyah Gratitude Rocks!: Open   Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio   Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]   #podcast #joyandgratitude #pause

On this episode Beth and Nio talk about finding your talents/your gifts and sharing them with the world.  It takes time to understand and feel comfortable sharing your gifts with others.  When we create space and time (start with just twenty minutes) we are able to have more clarity and vision around why we are here and how we can impact others.  We also explore the power of leaning into the discomfort and what can happen when we do.  Join us in Joy and Gratitude. Joy Notes Songs:   Young Lion by Sade Church Doors by Yolanda Adams Gratitude Rocks!: Strength Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected] #podcast #joyandgratitude #balance  

In this episode, we confront the topic of balance.  Can we achieve balance?  Does striving for balance set us up for failure and unmet expectations or is it a perfect aspirational goal for each of us.  Join us in this honest conversation about flow, presence, being in a state of energetic balance and the power of self-reflection. Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joyandgratitude?lang=en   If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

In the face of constant uncertainty, we discuss important tools to help us manage and care for ourselves and others. Learn about how Beth and Nio use zooming out and noticing and owning emotions to move forward differently in the face of rapid change, loss of control and complete uncertainty. Host: Nio Queiro & Beth Mercurio Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/joyandgratitudepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joyandgratitude?lang=en If you'd like to ask any questions or offer up any topics to discuss email us at [email protected]

In this episode we deeply explore the role of care giving in our lives.  We discuss both giving and receiving care and the importance of boundaries, seeing others, and asking for help.  We consider some of the ways we focus on feeling more alive and well in order to extend to others authentically.  Join us in identifying all of the ways we need to think about “care” in our lives -for ourselves, for our families, for our friends and for our communities. If you have any questions or topics you'd like to discuss please send us an email to [email protected]

In this first episode you will meet Nio Queiro and Beth Mercurio and understand why they were moved to create this podcast. Listen and learn about their passion for personal exploration, their belief in the power within and their goal to have you join them in getting untangled.   If you have any questions or topics you'd like to discuss please send us an email @joyandgratitudepodcast.com