The Sassy Southern Yankee

In episode #60, Michele and I share how expanding your Network of Authenticity transmutes loneliness, fear and shame into connection, joy and well-being. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Your spirit, your feelings and your authentic contribution really do matter. Our world needs the most radiant and gorgeous aspect of your being to come forward and shine brighter. One thing that truly helps is having supportive and conscious relationships which nurture the best in each other to come forward. I hope you enjoy this video. Let me know what you think. Show notes, images and URLs can be found at: https://joybasedliving.com/2020/05/26/3-essential-elements-of-a-conscious-community-sassy-sunday-21-of-52/

As we stand for our desire to create a #newnormal that truly reflects the beauty and radiance of our spirits, we acknowledge that art plays an integral part in this play. As Americans, this means even more to our hearts and souls. We have always been a spirited nation. It's time to make sure our spirits are honored, acknowledged, seen, appreciated and tended to - like a good garden. Please let us know how we can help you stand strong in the authenticity of your truth, of your spirit, of your full expression. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

This episode is a gateway between the shock of Corona and Creating a new normal. It's about standing strong in our power as we step forward. We discussed archetypes and spirituality in this conversation so get ready for something new 🙂. Much love, Debbie and Michele To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

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In this episode, Amy Gregory, an awesome elementary public school teacher who holds a PhD in Spanish linguistics, joins us for an authentic conversation about the beauty, power and importance of emotional literacy. At home and at school, emotional resilience is generated when children learn to honor their full spectrum of emotions. Emotional literacy gives us the freedom to connect with others and the power to walk with self-confidence. Every good parent wants their children to be happy. Emotional literacy gives us the capacity to increase our joy. You can find our Courage to Connect curriculum at www.connectionsuperhero.com or https://joybasedliving.com/connectionsuperhero/ To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

It’s Debbie Happy Cohen and Michele Stone here at Joy-Based Living with a special program for you. We would like to invite you to treat yourself to an inner bath of appreciation, personal presence, kindness and honor. Allow yourself the beauty of experiencing relaxation and aliveness at the same time. You deserve this quality time and attention. This is a great way to fill your cup. Much love. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Negotiating was the theme for episode 54.  Negotiating for Joy, negotiating a new normal and even negotiating a new podcast schedule!   Today, Michele and I literally walk you through the process of negotiating for the things we truly wanted for ourselves, in order to contribute to the world.  This is a gem of a podcast and you’ll get a lot out of it. We hope that this conversation helps you to become a negotiator for JOY in your own life. You deserve it! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

What do you do when you feel lost and are trying to hone in on your heart? Michele and I share our stories on how we learned to listen, become coachable, hold each other accountable while strategizing negotiating for joy.  We also share some funny stories about Doritos and lightening bugs… You’ll want to listen to this one! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In episode 52, Michele and I delve into the realm and comfort of the new normal. We discuss how being dedicated to co-authoring our podcast has helped us develop our Why's in the world. Which has also allowed us to connect more to holding space for others and what is emerging for them and the rest of the world. It's all so beautiful and we are so honored to share this time with you! Enjoy! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Michele and I did it again. Today’s episode was #51 and we talked about having Good Enough Love with ourselves and others. This podcast is a great one to listen to, especially if your having a rough day. Or week. Or moment.  Negative feelings can arise due to difficult experiences but they can also be triggered by positive events. We'll share with you some of the things that help us turn our emotions around and get back on track. At the very least, you’ll be inspired listing some of your positive qualities, attributes and accomplishments. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Michele and I invited Kam Showers, a dear friend of mine to join us tonight on our podcast. Kam is a professional singer and blesses us with her rendition of “When you wish upon a star.” to which Michele and I both cried. You have to hear it to share in the experience. Enjoy! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Tonight’s podcast was number #50!!  While Michele and I wanted to jump and down with Joy for reaching the 50th episode, yet, we felt tender and wanted to revel in a space of presencing.  So… we did.   We shared two different types of meditations, one from fellow Joy Based Living member, Claudia Dose and Debbie also lead an embodiment meditation.   They were both so nice!  Talk about self-care.  Please listen and feed your soul.  Please note, if you are driving, you may not want to wait play this particular one.  Just saying! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Episode #49 was amazing! Michele and I talk about her stepping up into the limelight with her virtual art classes during this retreat. We tap into how the "Joy Cycle" has helped her and the others at Joy Based Living step up and out into the spotlight on social media and in real life. Listen in and see how you can recognize where you are in the cycle of Joy, Expression, Expansion or Safety! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

How are you doing with managing your time, energy and attention these days?  In this episode, Michele and I explored how having important activities that are NOT urgent,  enriches our daily lives.  We also discussed the importance of having clear intentions as well as meaningful rituals that activate the senses. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Michele and I invited Kam Showers, a dear friend of mine to join us tonight on our podcast. Kam is a professional singer and blesses us with her rendition of "When you wish upon a star." to which Michele and I both cried. You have to hear it to share in the experience. Enjoy! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Do you need a gratitude adjustment? Michele and I examine that delightful question, as well as Leveling Up, how to Not Give a Hoot, soccer stories with Michele's son and so much more. Take a listen and let us know whatcha think. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Michele and I explored how raising children is quite like raising ourselves and learning how to trust, what to believe in and tapping into our creativity and intuition. Enjoy as we take an imaginary trip around the globe and listen to what the trees have to say as well. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Just prior to this podcast, Michele was in tears. Tears of JOY because of an overflowing amount of appreciation she was so lovingly given by a few different people from all around the world. We hope this conversation inspires you, lifts you and moves you to celebrate the very best in you and to bring your best gifts to the world. Thank you for being with us on this journey. Cheers and blessings to all of us!! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In episode 43, Michele and I offer you a rare peek into how our tribe connects with each other. We talk about how to create and find your true, authentic community. We talk about what it means to be an authentic leader. We explore what it means to have a devotion that transcends emotion. And we also explore what it's like to continually choose joy while taking risks. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS. Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is also the founder of Joy-Based Living. Her Master’s Degree is in counseling, specializing in family systems, healing emotional trauma, and practical spirituality. Also affectionately known as Happy D! and Reverend SASSY SHORTS!, she lives on Lookout Mountain in Alabama, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her books include Reach Your Stars!, SANCTUARY, It’s All About Kids: Every Child Deserves a Teacher of the Year, and I Don’t Think So!  You can find her blogging at http://www.joybasedliving.com.

Tonight, Michele and I delved into the juicy goodness of compassion, communication and clarity. Along the way, we touched on the beauty and health benefits of prayer, rituals and love. A positive transmutation of energy occurred, as though we went from lead to gold. Love is our superpower. Meaningful conversations are our world.

*Please excuse the imperfect sound. We had to meet on Zoom because the podcast software wasn't able to work properly. But the interview was totally worthy. We hope you think so too!* Joanne Reed is the Author of "This is Your Quest: To Discover Your Happiness." She lives in South Korea and is originally from a French island near Madagascar, Réunion. WOW. Just WOW. As Joanne said at the end of our conversation: "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!"  We all enjoyed a meaningful conversation that we will remember for a very long time to come. We are so glad to include you in on it.  Please share your comments and feedback at the blog! We would love to hear from you. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In this episode, Michele and I explore at some depth what it means to set your heart free, what it means to help others set their hearts free. And what it means to be Mama Wolf or Bear when necessary. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In this episode, Michele and I decided to change things up a bit. We met on Zoom, so you can see our video below. The process of being recorded was a little bit awkward. Awkward is an awkward word to say and to spell. Why did we do this? Because we had the joy of meeting with Joanne Reed who will be our podcast guest later this week, and her technology wasn't able to access our podcast app where we usually record our audios. So, this meeting and recording on Zoom was a test run which will be made available as a Podcast episode as well. We hope you enjoy it. Let's take a moment to appreciate ourselves in all of our awkward humanness. It's part of growing and learning and stretching past our comfort zones! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In this meaningful conversation, Michele and I delve into some of the ways we keep our resiliency up, and some of the things we practice that we don't normally talk about because they don't normally come up in everyday conversation. We hope it brings you a sense of strength and greater sense of self-acceptance and self-love. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In this episode, Michele and I have so much fun. Seriously, just give it a listen and write a comment! TOP 10: Our favorite 1st-world problems to fuss about during quarantine 10 Einstein can't jump on the bed! 9 Propane tank misplaced! 8 Hey! Where's my alkaline water? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TOPICS Laughter and Gratitude Baskin Robbins blog post - 31 Flavors of Joy American Top 40 - Casey Kasem (scroll down to see him) Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (scroll down to see the trailer) Falling in love with a family - The Barton's (scroll down for a video) 102 year old woman who heals from Corona To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In this episode, Michele and I delve into the topics of assumptions, boundaries and speaking up for yourself. We also engage the topic of domestic violence at different levels and talk about inclusive compassion as well as the difficulty of this topic. Then we dig deep and acknowledge our spirituality as well as our gratitude. We end with a prayer. We wish you the very best in every moment of your life. Thank you for being with us on this journey. Question for you: What options and opportunities do you have that you might not have seen before? To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Michele and I thank you so much for your comments and input. You are helping to shape the course of our podcast and blog posts. Please keep them coming. Please stay healthy. Please take great care of yourself. Cheers to your magic and your joy! Topics A prayer, Covid19 Joanne Reed's book, The Quest T-shirt from SuperLoveTees JBL Trifecta / Venn Diagram Prayers for Africa, Prayers from Africa Unhealed scars and other synonyms for "trauma" The Soul and the Sun by Neale Donald Walsh The hole inside vs. feeling whole Question for you: Which words have moved you to feel your best? Who said them? Debbie's dream: High vibration movies inspiring the best in everyone are made available for everyone on planet earth Waterfalls What is a glenn? To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In Episode #34, Michele and I traverse the universe and all sorts of vibrational worlds. We talk about everything from connecting with like-minded souls to art and even climate change. This conversation can be compared to extremely rich and fertile soil. We hope it inspires and moves you and enlivens your imagination. We hope you are doing well and that you are staying healthy and safe. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

In this episode, #33, Michele and I discuss the superpowers of overgivers, as well as their kryptonite. Heads up - the thing I wanted to mention in the first couple of minutes - I forgot to mention until the very end. This is a very rich and full and awesome conversation for anyone who is constantly exhausted or out-of-balance due to overgiving. Spinning your wheels, feeling like you can never catch up, feeling like you're never doing enough. We love you! What boundaries need to be in place for you to stay in your integrity and make the most generous assumptions about other people? To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Topics attribution - JBL, subculture of wellness, is an oasis honor, feed the COW (see below) routine vs novelty, having a healthy combination of both projects, communication that keep us in communication with positive people being more present in your body jet fuel in my cereal - more emotionally literate, conscious of what we bring to conversations, understanding being more patient with people who aren't in a personal growth mindset watching people spin their wheels accepting anger and impatience emotional color wheel Michele's elephant doodle, daily routine, 20 minutes of art in 2020 To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

Today, Michele and I talked about prioritizing self-care and structuring self-care activities. As we meandered through our conversation, we discovered that ever since she's been practicing self-care, she's lowered her anxiety, she doesn't have insomnia anymore and she has increased her joy substantially! I'd say that's pretty darn good !!! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS.

For more details about the Wholehearted Networking 12-Week Course, just go to www.JoyBasedLiving.com.

Today, Michele and I discuss the nuances of how her life is changing. From decluttering to decorating her new home office to trying a smoked grilled cheese sandwich made by her son who has become quite the culinary explorer. I'm hungry now! We also talk about different forms of psychology and different things you can do to help your child grow the kind of confidence that will be with them throughout their lives. To access all blog posts and podcasts with Debbie and Michele, just click LIONESS in the main menu of www.joybasedliving.com or go to the Search bar at the bottom and type LIONESS. Topics discussed: Releasing stuff, decluttering Michele re-organizing her office into an office art space Our happiness affects our children's happiness Smoking a grilled cheese sandwich Homeschooling experiences and making memories Tradeoffs Experimenting and exploring, celebrating each others' journeys = joy Allowing joy to be fully experienced, along with all other feelings Inclusive compassion Freud, Jung, Adler, Frankl Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga Costa Rica, surfing and white water rafting Michele teaching art classes online http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/classes/art/ #parenting #decluttering #homeoffice #homeschooling #joy #joybasedliving

Spending more time with yourself during quarantine can bring up lots of different thoughts, including thoughts that aren't comfortable. In this episode, Michele and I talk about the nature of thoughts, the nature of the mind, and developing inner peace. Question for you:  What things do you do for the sake of your inner peace? Topics mentioned: Our thoughts about other people Mantra: HAPPY AND WELL What to do when you have mixed thoughts or feelings about someone (*someone who is NOT actively bullying you *) Strengthening fibers of thoughts and connections in your relationships with others, with love Love is our superpower NEW NORMAL Dr. Mario Martinez, healthy centenarians We're not in control of our thoughts or images that appear in our mind Cleaning up the space between us Jerry Seinfeld (video clip below) Sadhguru (video below)

Topics: Spacing out, la la land, daydreaming, positives and negatives Secret Life of Walter Mitty Being present, recognizing dissociation Emotional awareness Alfredo sauce with shrimp and lobster - feeling numbness Creativity in action Compassion, loving ourselves and others Co-creation, co-authorship Love and prayer quote A prayer

TOPICS WE DISCUSSED Time to PAWS JBL Building Block Village My auntie Michele's dad Cole Slaw Push n Pace Filling that hole inside Chariots of Fire (thank you, Michele! I feel so relieved!)

Topics discussed Meaningful conversations JBL Trifecta / Venn Diagram Psychological, metaphysical, inspirational, practical New Normal Less fogginess, dissociation, fear The fibers that build cords between people - that build trust Codependency Magic Question to answer How do you strengthen your connections and bond with people you care about? Please post your answer in the comment section at JoyBasedLiving.com Episode 26, or go to anchor.fm/sassyshorts and leave us a voice message.

A conversation about meaningful conversations and a doodle by Michele Stone for Goofy Gumbo

Goofy Gumbo has something to say!

Question: Which imaginary figure would YOU like to be as YOU phase into YOUR New Normal? Kids and parents, please respond in the comment section!

Question for you: If you could have it ALL YOUR WAY, what kind of home schooling experience would you like to have happen, for yourself and/or for the world? Join Debbie Happy Cohen and Michele Stone in our exploration as we look at resources and options to sculpt the future education for our children, ourselves and our families.

A mixed bag from the universe with Michele Stone and Debbie Happy Cohen

This episode with Michele Stone and Juli Jordan is sheer silliness in a hand-basket!! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!!

Honor yourself wherever you are and whatever you may be feeling right now. We are here with you.

plus feeding hummingbirds in Costa Rica

Grief, Gratitude, Trauma, Spirituality and Love - a great conversation for families

Options Options Options are your keys to greater joy during any time in your life. We want you to have them in spades. Parents and kids, we challenge your creativity, your vocabulary and your love to be strong!

It’s Debbie and Michele here. You got this. We’ve got you covered.

When we know how trauma works and how it’s designed to protect us, we are empowered to overcome it and find our inner strength again.

LAUNCHING SEASON 2. CLEAN LANGUAGE. KID FRIENDLY. With collaborator Michele Stone, artist and art teacher at Masterpieces with Michele. We discuss how to help your kids stay strong. Emotional intelligence. Emotional resilience. Art. Crayons. Color wheels. And more.

What do you think of positive neutral vocal tones in tv shows, music, conversations? How do they make you feel? Do you have any suggestions or recommendations?

If you are someone who has good intentions but hasn’t quite found your voice, this one’s for you.

Do you ever wish for spiritual practices that have agenda other than well-being and love? If so, this is for you.

Enjoy every moment OF perfection as you release the resistance of the ego’s need FOR perfection.

Do you keep giving your power away to someone(s) in the name of love? Are you “too” giving/ good-natured/ kind-hearted??? Do you keep HOPING they will change? This one is for YOU.

Are you enthusiastic about the idea of engaging REAL conversations with other like-minded people as you learn and grow? That’s what we are up to at Joy-Based Living. It’s not just an ideal. It’s practical. We are bringing it to life through WHOLEHEARTED NETWORKING.

Whether you’re looking for a job or just trying to create a better life for yourself, I want you to be your own Santa Claus. Life isn’t a multiple-choice test. It’s a canvas. Paint whatever the fuck you want.

Rant with solutions. Use metaphors like sunshine and flowers. Gary Vee. Spirituality, psychology and coaching. Venn. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!

Intuition. Agility. Speed. Clarity. These manifest when you’re in your body.

Venn diagram. JoyBasedLiving.com. Also - I forgot to mention this in the podcast- also check out pizza napkin notes at the website.

Your time is your life. The people you love are important. Your passion is important. Listen to your heart.

Do you believe in serendipities and in trusting your heart? Do you believe that your heart will guide you well? Do you believe we are all connected? Here are some of my thoughts. I welcome you to share yours at JoyBasedLiving.com

Reverend SASSY SHORTS says hello!