Revolutionary Joy Snacks
NOVEMBER 29TH, 2023
EPISODE 18: Revolutionary Joy Snacks with Grace Harry
Have you ever caught yourself in a moment of sheer joy and thought: why can't life always feel like this? Today's guest believes that effortless ease and play is the key to unlocking our inner guide and focusing on what truly matters to us.
On the podcast today, Dr. Scott welcomes Grace Harry (The Joy Strategist) for a fascinating conversation about rediscovering and fostering joy in our lives. Beyond simply enjoying happiness when it arrives, Grace advocates for infusing joy into the very essence of our daily lives, recognizing its potential to drive profound, systemic change.
In their conversation, Dr. Scott and Grace delve into the art of self-kindness, often reserved for others and the significance of being the architects of our own joy. They explore the deep impact of staying present in our happiness quest and offer insights into shifting from being 'triggered' to living in a state of contentment. This uplifting episode promises to guide listeners through the nuances of maintaining joyfulness, staying present, and fostering authentic connections in life.
Topics We Break Down:
Your heart’s job as the joy strategist of your own life.
How we can take the development of personal joy into creating change in our world.
What it truly means to be “triggered” and where the responsibility lies.
Dangers of losing yourself in order to make others happy instead of prioritizing personal joy.
Creating containers of intimacy to facilitate joy.
Recognizing over-performance in our own lives.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE
Show Notes
Episode Links:
The Joy Strategist: Your Path to Inner Change by Grace Harry (on Disney Books)
The Joy Strategist: Your Path to Inner Change by Grace Harry (on Amazon)
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Special Guest
GRACE HARRY
Grace Harry is an artist, entrepreneur, creative muse, pleasure instigator, and speaker. After an illustrious 30-year career in entertainment, Grace, "The Joy Strategist," found her calling leading what she calls "the Revolution of JOY." Through her popular playdate community "Play with Grace," she helps everyday people welcome joy back into their lives. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, HelloGiggles, Vogue Online, The Times UK, The London Evening Standard, and many more.
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
