Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Steven Petrow
The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow
The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow
The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow
Thursday 2nd January 2025
Discover how Steven Petrow finds joy in tough times through gratitude journaling and mindfulness. A must-listen for parents facing difficult parenting journeys.
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Gratitude journaling can help shift your mindset towards positivity.
- Joy is an internal state that can be cultivated, unlike fleeting happiness.
- Community support is crucial during tough times.
- Neuroplasticity allows our brains to adapt and find new pathways to joy.
- It's important to overcome feelings of unworthiness to fully embrace joy.
Happiness is like the Twinkie; you're gonna get that big sugar high and then you're gonna crash. And joy is like the hearty whole wheat muffin.
In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane sits down with Steven Petrow to discuss his book, 'The Joy You Make,' and the profound impact of finding joy during life's toughest moments. When Steven's mother passed away in 2017, he began a gratitude journal—a practice that initially seemed 'woo-woo' to him. Little did he know, this simple habit would become a cornerstone in his journey through grief and loss.
With the subsequent death of his father and the collapse of his marriage, Steven found himself in the midst of his worst year ever. Yet, through it all, he learned the invaluable lesson of cultivating joy from within. Steven shares how joy differs from happiness, likening happiness to a fleeting sugar high and joy to a steady, fulfilling whole wheat muffin. He explains how joy is an internal state that can be nurtured through mindfulness, community, and gratitude.
Brenda and Steven dive into the science of neuroplasticity, the importance of community support, and the healing power of gratitude journals. They also touch on why people often feel undeserving of joy and how to overcome that mindset. Steven's humour and thoughtfulness make this conversation both enlightening and heartwarming. If you're navigating the challenges of parenting a child struggling with substance misuse, this episode offers a fresh perspective on finding light even in the darkest times.
Tune in to hear Steven's inspiring story and practical advice for embracing joy amidst adversity.