Fill the Room

Want to know what happens when a rabbi and a priest walk into a podcast? Lots of laughter, that's what! Especially when they are longtime colleagues and former opera singers. Join Dr. Joyce as she talks with her friend Cantor Rabbi Jacqueline Marx about transitioning from the stage to the pulpit, and how they both learned not to be silenced but rather to use their big voices to help others.

What happens when a rabbi and a priest walk into a podcast? Hilarity breaks loose! Join Dr. Joyce as she talks with longtime friend and fellow opera singer Jacqueline Marx about transitioning from the stage to the pulpit, and how they are both now using their big voices to make a difference in people's lives.

Who is in your "support vehicle" along your journey? Dr. Joyce talks about the graces of journey and finding help along the way. Also, exciting news about book events!

Ten minutes to talk with Dr. Joyce about the importance of taking time to retreat for healing and renewal. Also learn about upcoming events and an online retreat!Shout out to Lummi Island, WA and to the fabulous comic, Tig Notaro for coming to Bellingham next month!

Take ten minutes with Dr. Joyce to consider retreating as a way to heal and refocus. Also learn about upcoming workshops and retreats with Fill the Room where you can join with others in discovering and developing your authentic voice. Shout outs to beautiful Lummi Island and gratitude for the proud Lummi Nation. Also, full support for the talented Tig Notaro for performing in our little hamlet of Bellingham, WA!

Our guest, educator and advocate Mara Early from Juneau Alaska, talks with me about how her voice work developed throughout her life journey. What a joy to reconnect and remember that our stories ripple out across time and place to help us be the change we want to see in ourselves and world.NOTE: the video (of me) gets stuck halfway through, but you can still enjoy seeing Mara's shining countenance. Enjoy!

The audio version of my wonderful conversation with author, educator, advocate, and mom, Mara Early from my old hometown of Juneau, Alaska! What a joy to discover that the power of developing your voice ripples and amplifies throughout a lifespan, and across time and place.

Audio only for your walks and relaxation. Dr. Joyce talks about how to listen deeply and share stories with another human. Let's bring back this way to truly know one another and create a world full of empathy and connection.

Dr. Joyce talks about how deep listening and storytelling helps to connect us and create a better world with greater empathy and understanding.

For an inspiring 15-minute listen! Hear four university students share their thoughts on being silenced at the first FTL event at Village Books in Bellingham. Warning: we use some swears!

Dr. Joyce is joined by four students at WWU who shared their thoughts on resisting being silenced. Our first of many future live events! Stay tuned for more.

For when you're out and about, the audio version of my conversation with author and queer activist Bethany Meier-Evans. Bethany and I discuss her book Queer Joy and how finding and sharing our joy to fill the room can be an act of resistance!

Dr. Joyce speaks with the first guest to the podcast, Rev. Bethany Meier Evans about her new book, Queer Joy: A Mosaic of Self Love, Community, and Resistance. The two authors, both published by Tehom Center Publishing, discuss the healing power of sharing claiming our narratives and sharing our stories, even the joyful ones!

This week we discuss the power of understanding our own culture as we develop our identities and collaborate across cultures. A couple of fun announcements too!

Lots to celebrate this week! Dr. Joyce talks about Courage through the lens of Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, and the launch of Fill the Room book on February 17.

This week, Dr. Joyce goes off script to talk about breaking out of boxes that stifle our expression and setting boundaries that treasure our energies. Plus some great news!

In this ten-minute episode, Dr. Joyce encourages brave voices to pause and rest when they need to, before filling the room again!

Our conversation continues as Dr. Joyce reminds listeners of their powerful voices and offers exercises and coaching to strengthen and use that power.

Our work together continues as listeners take time to listen to their authentic voice. This podcast series guides participants through three movements-- rediscovery, healing and development, and connection--toward using their "voice" to spark positive change in themselves and in community.

Dr. Joyce discusses the benefits of finding and using your powerful voice, amidst cultural expectations to play small and blend in. The world needs to hear you!

Dr. Joyce Parry-Moore invites you to discover (or rediscover) your authentic "voice", to heal and develop those muscles, and to work in solidarity with other same-hearted voices to create positive change in yourself, your community, and our world.