Episode 163 Unleashing Relentless Joy with Rachel JOY Baribeau

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John talks with Rachel JOY Baribeau — founder of “I’m Changing the Narrative,” retired national sportscaster for FoxSports, ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo, and Sirius XM, host of the “Joystarters” podcast, author of “Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It),” mental health advocate, speaker, wife, and bonus mom. Rachel spreads her message of joy and encourages us to live life to the fullest.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Introduction

[05:40] - Rachel’s background

[06:56] - Rachel’s journey in sportscasting

[08:14] - Facilitating deeper emotional connections

[12:15] - Assisting others in avoiding regrettable choices

[15:06] - The F6 Formula

[18:15] - Significance of regular date nights for married couples

[20:50] - Addressing the issue of emotional compartmentalization

[23:56] - The Five Love Languages Quiz

[28:48] - Overview of Rachel’s book “Relentless Joy”

[32:20] - Distinguishing happiness from joy

[36:31] - Impact of Rachel’s faith on her business

[42:41] - What Rachel does to improve her significant relationships at home

[49:19] - How Rachel defines success

[50:54] - Rachel’s #1 daily habit

[52:05] - What makes a great leader

[53:13] - Best advice received and given by Rachel

[56:52] - How Rachel invests in herself

[1:01:48] - Book recommendations

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“I believe as a person of faith that even the worst thing is that God can make something beautiful from them.”

“A good woman would rather her man say, ‘I’m struggling with something. I’ve been struggling with it.’ It’s okay to seek help and support.

“Self-care is not selfish. It’s important to prioritize your own well-being and emotional health.”

“Express your love and appreciation in a way that resonates with your partner’s love language. Small gestures can make a big impact.”

“Don’t be afraid to pursue your dreams, even if it means stepping outside your comfort zone.

Embrace the unknown and take risks.”

“Be a joy starter, who notices joy, spreads joy, and is joy.”

“Even in our most crushing circumstances, there’s joy that is just begging to be noticed.”

“Live the kind of life that when you lay your head on the pillow at night, you’ve said what you need to say, you fixed what you need to fix, and you have lived your life in a way that you are proud of.”

“Marriage is humbling, and also, if you’re always thinking about how you can help your partner, how you can make their day better, and how you can serve them, then both of you will be filled up.”

“A great leader is someone who is always looking to develop the skills of those they lead. They lead from behind, they admit their mistakes, and they inspire others to chase their dreams.”

“The best advice I ever received is to forgive. Holding onto grudges and resentment only brings regret. Forgiveness is a powerful act that sets you free and allows healing to take place.”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

“A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” by Donald Miller (https://tinyurl.com/AMillionMilesBook)

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (https://tinyurl.com/CrawdadsSingBookDO)

“The Girls in the Stilt House” by Kelly Mustian (https://tinyurl.com/GirlsInTheStiltHouseNovel)

"The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (https://tinyurl.com/LoveSongsOfWEBDuBoisBook)

PODCAST MENTIONED:

“Read to Lead” by Jeff Brown (https://readtoleadpodcast.com)

USEFUL RESOURCES:

https://www.rachelbaribeau.com

https://www.imchangingthenarrative.org

https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaribeau/

https://www.instagram.com/imchangingthenarrative/