We can find joy in the biggest moments and smallest things in life. It is also a word used commonly around the holidays. There is such a focus on seeking joy through the activities we do, traditions we have, and people we spend our time with. Joy is celebratory. Much like hope, it is also active. In this episode, Caitlin goes through many renditions of the word joy – assessing all the places you can find it in your life. She talks about some recent motivation and encouragement she found in her work life. Caitlin also gives her listeners permission to understand that their joy might look different than other peoplein their lives. And, that is OK. People don’t have to always understand what makes you happy, but they do have to respect it. She ends the episode with a story that she classifies as a Christmas miracle. Things get a little weird in a good way. Hope you enjoy this episode. Send it to at least one friend to share with their families this holiday season!

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction of The Good Stuff
05:28 – Introducing the word of the episode: Joy
06:18 – What joy really means when you strip it down
07:54 – Why joy feels amplified during the holidays
08:55 – Being “allowed” to be happy during Christmas
10:12 – Gratitude, loss, and rediscovering joy after hard seasons
12:05 – Christmas lights, routines, and everyday magic
13:48 – Finding joy while working late and chasing the life you asked for
18:33 – Seeing joy through Erin Andrews and loving your dream job
22:42 – Being paid for your opinion and owning your confidence
27:25 – Letting yourself feel proud and how joy builds momentum
29:15 – The Christmas soldier story and joy tied to nostalgia

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