The Path to Joy
Yes!! This a podcast about joy, perspective, and being human. I share stories from my own life -- the things that make me laugh, make me think, and sometimes make me rethink everything.
No expertise. No perfect answers. Just one person paying attention and sharing what she finds along the way.
Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for a new episode.
Enjoy the journey.
Episodes

Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
7 min
Well, after a whirlwind two weeks, we are headed home! And I'm so happy! If you are a homebody, I know you feel me. I love traveling and I LOVE going home!
Today's episode is a 'coda' to a wonderful (and very tiring) trip.
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
10 min
The adventure continues! Today's episode begins in Kyoto -- which is so beautiful. It was perhaps too hot for us to experience all of the beauty but we got glimpses! And the quiet part -- that was in an incredible bamboo forest -- unlike anything I've seen before!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025
10 min
We are a few days in to our Japan trip -- so, today, I share some reflections from the first week of the trip. And, spoiler alert, if you listened to Tuesday's episode, I really didn't have to worry. Of course I didn't!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
7 min
The next two weeks we are in Japan! Today begins our grand adventure. I have a few worries -- small ones. I know I should be overjoyed that this trip I've been planning for a year is finally here. And I am. But... my worries remain -- coexisting with my excitement.
I'm taking you on this trip with me -- and it's time to takeoff!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
5 min
Today's episode is all about, well, staring at a blank page. As you know, I am a big fan of writing -- getting over the fear of what am I going to write?? allows for greater freedom and creativity!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
6 min
Today I share a short excerpt from my friend Mary Crimmins email about 'today!' AND a day that changed things for me. What if you could start fresh -- begin today? As Mary says, no need to wait for "a crisis or a calendar flip."
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
7 min
Today's episode involves a visit to a wonderful optician. I know -- doesn't sound that compelling. But the visit was quite compelling and a wonderful lesson in knowing (and communicating) what you need!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
7 min
Today's episode is kind of about roller blading but really it's about what a little love and patience can do to soften fear. And, yes, your scaredy cat podcast host has been roller blading!!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
8 min
Apparently all I needed was the topic of 'camp' and all of these day camp memories came flooding back. Yes, today's episode is about summer camp but it also serves as a reminder to myself to allow my kids to have their own experiences without projecting my past nonsense on them. And, oh boy, do I need the reminder!
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!

Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
7 min
No, don't worry -- this podcast is not becoming a DIY show about how to build a treehouse! I can safely say I am probably one of the least qualified podcast hosts to offer construction tips. Today's episode is really about perception and how you can look at the same thing every day and then, one day, wake up and see it through 'new' eyes.
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!!
🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy
🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter
🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only)
🌱Wildflower Wishes Retreat (for mothers and daughters!)
🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL!
🌱 14-Day JOY Journal
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!






