An Interview with Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block (10 Years Later)
In this special 10th anniversary episode, I'm revisiting one of my all-time favorite conversations from the Jump Start Your Joy archives: my...
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Jump Start Your Joy is a podcast by Paula Jenkins, a transformative life coach, retreat leader, and speaker living in the San Francisco Bay Area. The show focuses on the many ways that peopl...
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5 Mindfulness Tips to Ease Overwhelm in Difficult Times
In this episode of Jump Start Your Joy, I'm taking a mindful pause to share five powerful techniques that can help you recenter when life fe...
Three Gentle Ways to Jump Start Your Joy (plus a quote from Michelle Obama)
In this episode of Jump Start Your Joy, I'm diving into something we all need right now: gentle, accessible ways to reconnect with joy durin...
Finding My Word of the Year 2026: How Music Brought Me Back to Joy
Welcome back to Jump Start Your Joy! In this episode, I'm sharing something deeply personal my unexpected word of the year for 2026: HARMONY...
One Person Can Change Everything: WWII Stories from Notre Dame, Chartres & the Arc de Triomphe
In this episode, I share the deeply inspiring experiences from my recent trip to Paris with my 14-year-old son. What started as an eighth-gr...
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For: Faith, Longing, and Finding Joy in the Messy Middle
In this episode, I'm getting personal and sharing a discovery that felt like a gift at exactly the right time. While clearing out my closet...
Planning Your Year with Ease and Calm (2026)
As we step into 2026, I'm excited to share my approach to planning your year with calm and ease. In this episode, I walk you through the exa...
Ten Years of the Podcast: Let's Talk About The Jump Start of Encouragement, Community and Finding Our Grounding
Welcome back to Jump Start Your Joy! I'm so excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show with you. In this special episode, I refle...
Rebirth and Resilience: Andrea Owen on Navigating Life's Most Difficult Times
I'm excited to welcome back Andrea Owen! A lot has happened since her last visit in 2021, and she's here to share her powerful journey over...
DreamQuest with Judith Tripp - A Journey of Joy and Reflection in Liminal Space
This episode is a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Judith Tripp, a multifaceted leader who brings together spirituality, psychology...
Finding Glimmers: Embracing Moments of Joy and Hope Amid Life's Chaos with host Paula Jenkins
In this week's episode of Jump Start Your Joy, I'm talking about the concept of 'glimmers,' which are the small instances of joy, hope, or i...
Journey into Sacred Spaces: Building Labyrinths with Master Builder Lars Howlett
In this episode of Jump Start Your Joy , I'm thrilled to welcome Lars Howlett, a Master Labyrinth Builder and Advanced Labyrinth Facilitator...
Rediscovering Purpose and Connection: The 25th Yale Divinity School Reunion and The Transformative Power of the Labyrinth
In this heartwarming episode of Jump Start Your Joy, I'm taking you along with me on a journey back to Yale Divinity School for my 25th reun...
The Yale Divinity School Labyrinth, Ecological Renewal and Spiritual Journeys with Christopher Freimuth
In this episode of 'Jump Start Your Joy,' join Paula in a rich conversation with Christopher Freimuth, a Yale Divinity School student and ow...
How Illana Burk Revolutionizes Ethical Business with Joy and Integrity
In this episode, Paula is joined by the remarkable Illana Burk, a coach and consultant with a passion for helping small businesses, entrepre...
Liminal Space: Finding Comfort and Joy in the Space In Between
Liminal space is defined as the transitional space that can be physical, metaphorical, spiritual, or emotional. Pulling from examples in Dis...
Navigating Politics And Self-Care With Expert Tami Hackbarth
Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/ navigating-politics-and-self-care-with-expert-tami-hackbarth / In this episo...
Transforming Life and Leadership Through Kindness with Lara Heacock
Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/ transforming-life-and-leadership-through-kindness-with-lara-heacock In this...
Return to Nature with Emma Loewe
Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/08/return-to-nature-emma-loewe/ Emma Loewe is the co-author of The Spirit Almana...
Celebrating 37 Years of Joy: An Interview with Retiring Educator Molly Barnes
Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/celebrating-37-years-of-joy-an-interview-with-retiring-educator-molly-barnes/...