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This podcast discusses joy, joyful moments and the power of gratitude and recognition. Stories from the Tour of Joy with Katy BEE, and interviews about how we can give, find, and create more joy for ourselves and others!
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Apr 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
9 min
Joy First has spent a year with Miami Arts Commission and Joanna Twentythree after the passing of her husband, Michael Twentythree. Hours of yoga, joyful moments, and programs all over the area in Gila County have worked to bring a little bit more happiness to the community.
joyfirst.org to donate or contribute to the program

Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
15 min
Join us as John Simpson discusses his travels and giving Joyful Moments in the wild. You too can give joyful moments simply by giving a compliment to a stranger!
https://www.youtube.com/@joyfirstfoundation

Jul 9, 2024
Jul 9, 2024
36 min
Joy First Foundation with Kyle Edgell - Caricature Artist and Humorist
Join us for discussing our time together in Roanoke Virginia.
Donate to the cause as we are raising $2500 dollars to show growth in 2024. The tour, the mission, and the values continue to grow and spread as far and wide as possible. https://www.joyfirst.org/donate/ Joy First Foundation is a 501c3 Federally Recognized Nonprofit Make it monthly with Paypal
https://www.kyleedgell.com/

Jun 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024
19 min
The tour of joy landed in San Antonio to spend some time with Music Therapist, Amy Standridge. We had a blast breaking the mold on the "usual" joyful moment and did some improv music in the park to connect with people.
It was very fun, but not only fun! How do we tell people we are a safe person as we approach? These and other questions are discussed here.

Jun 7, 2024
Jun 7, 2024
37 min
Jim-Bob Williams Discusses Joyful Moments at Golden Corral
Joy First in West Virginia with Jim-Bob Williams The Tour of Joy ended up in West Virginia, near Charleston with Jim-Bob Williams. After the fact we are meeting to discuss our 48 hours together with Joy First Foundation. There are stories of bringing joyful moments to strangers, and discussions about how everyone can bring more joy to each other.
#aath #joyfirstfoundation #joyful #mentalhealth #therapeuticimprov

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
19 min
Joy First Foundation stopped in Savannah, Georgia to be with Audrey Billoon, retired Lawyer and Social Worker. We had so much fun improvising and creating joyful moments for her colleagues in her independent living center.
Listen as we explore what seniors need for joyful moments, and how they could be more comfortable bringing the light!
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May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
54 min
Laughbox Interview Repost Joy First Foundation
This originally was episode 98 of the Laughbox Podcast with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor https://laughbox.aath.org
Jim-Bob Williams, Olivia Vo, Cathy Grippi and Katy BEE discuss the first few months of Joy First giving Joyful Moments to strangers.
#aath #joyfirstfoundation #joyfulmoments #podcast #health #wellbeing #laughteristhebestmedicine #joy

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024
13 min
Cathy Grippi Discusses Her Journey with Joy First Foundation
During the first few months of the Tour of Joy, I stopped in to collaborate with Cathy Grippi, a laughter yogi and Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor.

The Joy First Podcast!
Joy First Foundation started on the Tour of Joy in 2021, and continues to spread joyful moments around the country. Listen to stories of those who have participated in Joyful Moments and also more information on the importance of humor, gratitude, appreciation and joy in our lives
