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JOY Unfiltered: Joy is the strategy
Joy Unfiltered is the podcast where joy gets real, grounded, and useful.
Hosted by Rachel Bents, author of Joy Is the Strategy, this show explores joy not as a reward you earn, but as a practical strategy for living, leading, and feeling better in real life.
Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, solo reflections, and guest episodes that unpack how joy impacts leadership, wellbeing, resilience, mindset, and connection without bypassing hard things or pretending life is perfect.
This podcast is also the heartbeat of two growing movements:
📘 Joy Is the Strategy (the book)
A deeper exploration of how joy works, why it matters, and how choosing it can change your life and leadership.
✨ The Joy Project
A global, joy-first community built on connection, conversation, and collective momentum.
If you’re tired of hustle culture, burned out on forced positivity, or curious what changes when joy becomes the way forward, you’re in the right place.
Joy isn’t the reward.
It’s the strategy.
JOY Unfiltered: Joy is the strategy
Joy Is a Business Strategy: How Feeling Good Helps You Earn More
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Most of us have been taught that stress = success. But what if the real secret to growth, clarity, and cash is… JOY?
In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I’m showing you why feeling good isn’t a luxury - it’s your most powerful business strategy.
You’ll learn:
- The science behind joy and productivity
- How to rewire your habits to feel better and earn more
- A powerful 3-part ENJOY Method™ to build joy into your workday (without adding more to your to-do list)
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or just tired of the grind… this one will change how you show up.
Joy isn’t the reward. It’s the strategy. Use it.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why hustle culture is keeping you stuck
✅ What neuroscience says about joy + focus
✅ How cortisol impacts your energy and performance
✅ 3 practical ways to build joy into your business day using the ENJOY Method™:
• pauses – for clarity and calm
• pushups – movement that lights you up
• plants – food that fuels your brain and body
💬 Ready to feel better and earn more?
Join the free ENJOY Community
Explore the ENJOY90 coaching program: Basic, Prime or
📌 Mentioned Resources:
- Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s “Broaden and Build” Theory: https://positivepsychology.com/broaden-and-build-theory/
- University of Warwick study on happiness + productivity: https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/new_study_shows/
✨ Connect with Rachel:
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LinkedIn
rachel@enjoymyeveryday.com
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