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The Contagious Joy Podcast helps you build a life that feels good from the inside out—no matter what’s going on around you.If you’re ready to carry joy into rooms that have forgotten it, this is your place.Tune in. Take a breath. Together, let’s spread Joy like it's Contagious!
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Pinecones, Evacuations, and Owning Your Intelligence (opens the original)
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Show Summary In this episode of Contagious Joy , hosts Kim and Jenny catch up on the shift in seasons, comparing rainy weather in Oregon to the sudden start of summer in Sydney. Kim shares a chaotic story about getting evacuated from a camping trip near Mount Hood due to nearby wildfires and pinecone-dropping squirrels. Jenny talks about her work with young kids building "monster truck bridges" and a heartwarming breakthrough with a long-term cooking participant. Together, they explore deeper to
When the Class Hits a Wall: Lessons in True Empathy and Advocacy (opens the original)
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Show Summary In this episode, Kim and Jenny return for an honest, insightful check-in on navigating life’s unexpected hurdles, setting boundaries, and choosing joy through difficult seasons. Jenny opens up about her recent experiences supporting her participant, Luna, in an environment that lacked accessibility and proper accommodations for hearing-impaired adults. The duo reflects on the difference between being overly critical and operating out of deep empathy, highlighting how true advocacy m
Wedding Flowers, AI Scams, and Strategies for the Dark Places (opens the original)
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Summary In this episode of the Contagious Joy Podcast , host Jenny shares a deeply personal story about falling victim to an intricate AI-driven text scam where fraudsters impersonated her daughter and stole $2,500. She candidly discusses the severe emotional toll and suicidal thoughts that followed, highlighting the mental health strategies she used to navigate the dark place and regain her footing—such as limiting contact with others, focusing on small positive tasks, and leaning on loved ones
Skee-Ball, Census Delivery and Family Trees: Celebrating Life's Small Victories (opens the original)
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Episode Summary In this episode of The Contagious Joy Podcast , hosts Kim and Jen share lighthearted personal updates, humorous stories, and meaningful reflections on community and connection. Kim opens by sharing highlights from a relaxing family trip to the coast, complete with driving on the beach, arcade competitions, mini-golf, and quality time spent together. Jen catches up with news of her recent health scare, reassuring listeners after receiving clean biopsy results. She then recounts he
Continue to Choose Joy (opens the original)
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Show Summary In this episode of The Contagious Joy Podcast , hosts Kim and Jenny catch up on a busy week filled with life updates, unexpected victories, and finding happiness in challenging times. Kim records from Ocean Park, Washington, reflecting on recent wildfires in Minnesota, Washington and Oregon, and sharing her love for crafting birthday banners and cake toppers for her son. Meanwhile, Jenny shares a surprising medical win—perfect blood pressure after leaving a toxic workplace—alongside
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