In episode 10 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Erica Hornthal about the Joy Superpower of dance, movement and wellbeing. Erica is known as the therapist who moves you and is a board-certified dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counsellor. Erica is also the founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and creator...
In episode 9 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Kim Jocelyn Dickson about the Joy Superpower of reading. Kim is a literature teacher with over 30 years of experience in the classroom. Her love for reading has inspired her to write several articles in pyschology, literature and women’s issues. She’s also the author...
In episode 8 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m chatting with Victor Perton, Nóirín Mosley and Jenny Boymal about the Joy Superpower of optimism. Victor, Nóirín and Jenny are all developers of Project Optimism, a non-profit that’s focused on spreading optimism worldwide. Their first program ‘Habits of an Optimist’ was released in 2020 and is...
In episode 7 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Ben Page about the Joy Superpower of Being in Nature, with a special focus on forest bathing. Ben is the founder of Integral Forest Bathing in Los Angeles, and he’s also the author of “Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide of Forest Bathing”. He’s been...
In episode 6 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Nick Elston about the Joy Superpower of Overcoming Anxiety. Nick is one of the highest-profile and leading Inspirational Speakers on the Lived Experience of Mental Health. Nick is also a Transformational Speaking Coach and Mentor, specializing in Unique Mental Health Engagement. Nick shares his...
In episode 5 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Paulette Dale about the Joy Superpower of Assertive Communication. Paulette has a Ph.D in Linguistics and Communication from the University of Florida. She’s the author of “Did You Say Something, Susan?”, a book that empowers women to speak with more confidence. Paulette has even...
In episode 4 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Mel Schwartz about the Joy Superpower of Authenticity. Mel is a psychotherapist, marriage counsellor, author, two-time TEDx speaker, podcaster and a leadership consultant. He earned his MSW from Columbia University and Master of Philosophy from Lancaster University. Mel is one of the first contemporary...
In episode 3 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Daman Philip about the Joy Superpower of Conflict-resolution in Partner Relationships. Daman is an ICF Certified Coach and a Coach Transformation Academy certified senior professional Relationship coach. She is also a member of the Academy for Coaches and a member of the Worldwide Association...
In episode 2 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with David Intrator about the Joy Superpower of Storytelling. David studied music theory and composition, as well as physics at Harvard, and has had a long and illustrious career as a Creative Director in the world of advertising. As founder of the Creative Organization, David...
Welcome to the Joy Superpowers podcast series! In episode 1, I’m talking with Chris Schembra about the Joy Superpower of Gratitude. Chris is the bestselling author of “Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection”. USA Today calls him their “Gratitude Guru”, and he’s a Founding Member of Rolling Stone’s Culture Council. Chris is...
