logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2023
57m 7s

How to Incite Joy with Ross Gay

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

In This Episode, You'll Learn

  • How his “delight” project was about learning to pay attention
  • Discovering that joy and delight are abundant if you are looking and paying attention
  • Defining joy and all that accompanies this profound emotion
  • How talking about joy and gratitude helps with the difficulties in life
  • The importance of laughter and how it connects us to joy
  • Why we need to slow down and listen to our bodies
  • How busyness is a way of avoiding or escaping 
  • How writing can be a tool for self discovery and gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves

To learn more, click here

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Jun 10
The Nobility of Service: Finding Magic and Connection in the Smallest Gestures with Will Guidara
What do a fine dining maitre d. A magician burying cards in a backyard and a toddler looking for Elsa have in common? They all show us that magic still exists. If we’re willing to care more, than seems reasonable. In this episode, Will Guidara, who’s a former co-owner of 11 Madis ... Show More
1 h
Jun 6
Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 2)
In part one of this two-part conversation, we walked along the edge of paradox where effort gives way to ease and the search itself becomes the obstacle. In this second part of my conversation with Zen teacher Henry Shukman, the way begins to reveal itself, not as something we gr ... Show More
1 h
Jun 3
Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 1)
In this episode, Henry Shukman discusses how to embrace the chaos and find clarity through meditation while exploring themes of self-development and self-love. Henry emphasizes the balance between effort and acceptance in spiritual practice, highlighting the interplay between sud ... Show More
1 h
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
Finding joy in the face of sorrow
Poet Ross Gay knows a thing or two about finding joy in life's most difficult moments. He talks with It's Been a Minute host Brittany Luse about his new book of essays, "Inciting Joy" — which covers the complexity of joy, the beauty of grace, and meaning in life. Learn more about ... Show More
19m 54s
Nov 2019
Finding Joy Again
“When you put on your clothes, how do you feel?” asks Ingrid Fetell Lee, designer and author of the brilliantly researched book Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. Fetell Lee sits down with Elise Loehnen to explore how different sens ... Show More
54m 53s
Aug 2023
The Science of Joy: Why You Need It and How to Get It | Ingrid Fetell Lee
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways. Today’s guest is Ingrid Fetell L ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
What People Don’t Realize About Happiness
Have you ever stopped to ponder what elusive truths about happiness remain hidden in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered? In this episode, Brendon explores the elusive truths about happiness that often go unnoticed. Join Brendon Burchard and Pastor Steven Furtick as they uncover ... Show More
22m 15s
Jun 2024
3200: How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places This Summer by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Happiness & Being Happy
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3200:Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the elusive concept of joy in "How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places this Summer," emphasizi ... Show More
10m 41s
Mar 2024
How to cultivate the skill of happiness (w/ Dan Harris)
If you’ve ever felt apprehensive about trying something seemingly woo-woo to improve your mental health (like meditation, mindfulness, or simply touching grass) you're not alone. Dan Harris was a mindfulness skeptic anchoring on ABC News when an on-air panic attack sent him into ... Show More
32m 46s
Sep 2022
EP 0066 - Finding Joy
Become A Subscriber https://joeryan.com/subscribe/ Why is happiness so elusive for some? Why do we always feel like we are “on guard”? This episode covers the process Joe has had to practice to make himself feel comfortable and in search of any sense of joy. How do you get to thi ... Show More
21m 19s
Jun 2018
35. Contrast of Emotion
On this episode, I want to talk about why you should consider welcoming negative emotions that come up in your life and how this practice can help you live a rich and fulfilled life. Join me to discover how to develop a better relationship with yourself and enjoy a well-balanced ... Show More
15m 29s