The Path to Joy

And Then a Workshop!

The weekend continued! Following the Ben college visit (Tuesday's episode), I then held my first workshop. You know I needed a nap after all this excitement! Today, let's chat about the workshop -- or really more like the lead up to the workshop -- which involved quite a bit of Chat GPT help AND some visualizations with Ben!
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

A Ben Weekend!

It’s rare that we get a weekend alone with Ben (our oldest!). But this weekend kicked off our final quest to help him decide where to attend college this fall. And it was great — top highlights included a trip to the dining hall, trying to decipher a college map, and a visit to the largest roller rink in the world. I’d say this is a 'can’t miss' episode!
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

A Marathon and the Power of Your Thoughts.

Today we’re talking about the 2026 L.A. Marathon—well, and marathons in general—and the mental gymnastics it takes to finish, especially when you’ve got a specific goal in mind.
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

What Do You Believe?

Today's episode is a bit about Alexander (one of my twins) and a bit about the afterlife. We recently had a conversation about 'the other side' -- he was curious as to what I believe. So I told him. Quite a packed eight minutes!
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

Doing Small, Scary Things!

I like to picture myself as brave and fearless at this point in my life but I still get tripped up by small, scary things. Today, let's talk about doing things even when we are nervous. And, no, I'm not talking about bungee jumping -- I'm talking about really little things -- like 'small talk!' Yes, your girl who can ramble on about anything for over three hundred episodes gets freaked out by small talk. 
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

It Can Be Hard to Measure!

It can be really tough to measure our impact. Our words and actions can have such lasting impact -- a ripple effect -- and yet, sometimes, we really have no idea. Kindness, compassion, even firm boundaries can have far reaching, long-lasting significance. 
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

An Ovation!

Guess what?? Today I got an ovation. Not a standing ovation -- let's not get too crazy. But an ovation nonetheless. Let's talk about appreciation -- it is nice to be appreciated. I don't really need validation but appreciation does feel good. 
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
🌱Check out my website
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

A True Miracle!

Today's episode is a must listen -- because we all need more miracles around us! Especially when life feels heavy, it's easy to forget that we don't live in a 'nuts-and-bolts' world. Just remember: there are wonder and miracles everywhere.
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

Always Great Questions!

Today I share some really wonderful questions that were submitted during my February JOY SCHOOL call. I love this group -- I love the questions, the discussion, all of it! 
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Workshop (March 22nd!)
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!

Just Do It!

I am very 'mixed' about the Nike slogan 'Just Do It.' One the one hand, I think it's terrible advice but then, on the other hand, there's a part of me that thinks it's probably the best advice for someone like me who can come up with lots of reasons not to do something. So, today, let's talk about the advice 'Just Do It!'
 
Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.
 
All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.
 
Here are links that I mention in the show!! 
 
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!
 
If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!
 
If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. I LOVE connecting!
 
Enjoy the journey!