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UpStream
It can be tough navigating life's rough waters. Up Stream is here to help make that journey a little smoother.
About the host: Joy Tolle
Joy has been with The River in various capacities since 2016. An ordained chaplain since 2019, she is now the lead chaplain for the team of River chaplains. She holds a deep compassion for people and believes her role is best described as a bridge between the sacred and secular, bringing Christ’s care and hope to those hurting and in crisis. Joy holds a Bachelor of Science in Christian counseling and is currently pursuing an MDiv in Pastoral Counseling. Joy and her husband live in Central Ohio and spend their (rare) free time teaching in children’s music ministries and coaching various drama teams.
Podcasting since 2024 • 19 episodes
UpStream
Latest Episodes
How to Handle a Mental Health Diagnosis
1 in 5 Americans deal with Mental Illness annually. In today's episode, Joy talks with Tracie Bayer, from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as she walks through her own personal battles, and how her faith helped her through some of her...
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Navigating Relationships in a Blended Family
Navigating your role in your blended family can be tough. In this episode, Joy talks with Deanna Thayer, a blended family Coach with Focus on the Family about how to handle discipline, roles, and the emotions that come with being in a blended f...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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EP 16 - Adam Holz - Swipe Culture: What Social Media Is Doing to Our Teens
In this follow-up episode of Upstream, Joy continues the conversation with Adam Holz from Plugged In—this time, diving into the complex world of teens and social media. From the pressure to curate a perfect life to the constant compari...
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EP 15 - Adam Holz - Digital Pacifiers: Why Screen Time Isn’t So Innocent
In this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Adam Holz from Plugged In to talk about something every modern parent wrestles with—screen time. From tablets at the dinner table to toddlers mastering YouTube faster than their ABC...
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23:33
EP 14 - Joannie DeBrito - Holding On to Hope After Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is a pain that often goes unspoken—but the emotional toll is deep, lasting, and real. In this episode of Upstream, Joy sits down with Dr. Joannie DeBrito to talk candidly about the mental health struggles that can follow...
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