Joyful Forklift

Joy is a natural medicine practitioner, a holistic health healer, a mother and an author. She is the great-great grand-daughter of an Ojibwe medicine woman. Her lineage and journey through life has offered her so much...

Kelvin is almost 88 and there are no signs that he is even close to slowing down. In 2001, he was told that he would have just a few years to live after a massive heart attack, but he barely references that. You can...

Bailey is 15 but really close to turning 16. For her, joy is a pure, unadulterated “I don’t think it can get better than this. This is why we’re living.” But it’s not easy. Bailey is working to find healing as she...

At a very young age, Colin was forced to look inward at his life and dramatically change course. That fork in the road led him to be a Physician’s Assistant in neurosciences and neurosurgery. To him, the relationship...

Moriah knew she was called to be a midwife at the age of 11; she is a practitioner of pre- and perinatal psychology, and she is a death doula - someone who supports those going through the death process. Her insights...

Mary Beth met Etienne in his home country of Guinea, West Africa. Neither could speak the other’s language, but that sure didn’t stop them; and that’s because rhythm, music, and dance opened up a path that they would...

For Jim and Cherri, joy has nothing to do with circumstances. It’s not related to happiness with what you’re doing or where you are. Rather, everything counts as joy if you are tapped into spiritual peace.Listen to...

Relationships - with family, pets, clients, patients - it’s what matters most. Pam and John remind us to allow laughter, spirituality and joy into our lives like a fresh breeze in an open window. Listen to Rainbow by...

Carrie and Jason have navigated some seriously stormy seas. They looked directly into the eyes of their pain and accepted it. They have built a marriage and friendship on joy, radical honesty and resilience. It’s...

Kelly has led classrooms, choirs, consignment stores and hospice personnel. This is a leader who leads with love, relationship, and tenderness, always. There's no formula for working with people, Kelly says. You'll see...

How do you describe Chadzilla?!? A drummer whose heart beats for the love of...everyone. No kidding. My friend is all heart. Chad's music, mentorship, and leadership are channeled into something special and abundant for...

Luanne suffered a brain bleed as an adult, forcing her to relearn to do the things that brought her the most joy in life. Her perspective on life, challenges, and people is priceless. Listen to "Autumn to May", a song...

A dulcimer and harp teacher who teaches all ages to learn, play, and enjoy music, together. She has discovered how to offer a musical shelter for people who are hungry for playing with joy. Listen to "Jupiter", a piece...

(Our first ever interview!!!! WOOT!) My 93-year-old friend who “doesn’t buy any green bananas.” Bob has seen some things. His is an invaluable look back at life, what matters most, and how joy is everything. Listen to...

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