64: Reclaiming Your Joy with Jody Hironaka-Juteau

Do you ever feel that your life has become a little less joyful than you would like?

Do you characterize yourself as someone who loves to have fun in life? Maybe you're naturally funny or the one who’s great at creating memorable moments, however, for some reason, life has become a little too drab.

Whether it's situational or that never-ending list of things you have to do, sometimes joy can be a little elusive.

It’s such a relatable feeling. Today we talk about what to do if life feels a little too monotone.

Today Jody Hironaka-Juteau is my guest. She brings both an academic knowledge specific to this area, as well as her own personal antics and inroads into reclaiming her joy.

The interplay of what she offers can allow you to zoom out and look upon why it's so common to lose your joyful moments, while simultaneously, I believe her wonderful stories will catalyze the remembrances of your own.

It's worth noting that this kind of joy is not so sugary that it dismisses the full-spectrum of our human experiences, but rather a resonant joy that can be found amidst a full life of authenticity.

This was a delightful, informative and laughter-inducing episode. May we all reclaim a little more joy today.


Jody Hironaka-Juteau has over 20 years experience as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) working with children, teens, and adults in hospital and community-based settings. She has worked in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation, mental health, sensory impairment, and developmental disability. Currently professor of Recreation Administration at California State University, Fresno, Jody served as administrator in the College of Health and Human Services for over 9 years. She is recognized for her expertise and experience in the areas of diversity and inclusion training, collaboration, and higher education leadership. In her leisure time Jody enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling, golfing, and playing the ukulele. She is fond of I Love Lucy reruns, crunchy Cheetos, and a good chai tea latte (soy, extra hot, no water, no foam, dirty).

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Links mentioned:

• Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) – Doris Day
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSKf4bpXthY

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