Joy Hunting

The OverThinker's Guide to Joy

Simple ways to reduce your stress and find more joy in your everyday life.
Hosted by Certified Life Coach, Jackie de Crinis

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Ep 110: Grief: In the Workplace with Laverne McKinnon

Loss and grief in careers are typically taboo to talk about, as it gives us labels like “not viable” or “undesirable”. But job loss can trigger feelings of grief and mourning, whether we were fired, let go, or even quit ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Executive and Leadership Coach Laverne McKinnon about job…

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Ep 109: Grief: Losing a Pet

When we think of grief, we often imagine it reserved for the loss of a human loved one, but losing a pet can be just as hard. Losing Blaze, my loyal and loving dog, brought a wave of emotions I wasn’t prepared for. Join me in this episode as I explore the unique grief of…

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Ep 108: Navigating Adult Friendships

Have you ever felt like adult friendships are a bit of a rollercoaster? Join me in this episode, as I explore the unique complexities of adult friendships. Why they sometimes drift apart, why misunderstandings linger, and why the friendships that once felt so solid can grow distant or disappear altogether. We’ll talk about the life…

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Ep 107: The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy is now a book

The Overthinker’s Guide To Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists de Crinis, Jackie Buy Now It’s here! Join me this week as I celebrate the launch of my first book: The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists! In this episode, I delve into the journey of writing this…

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Ep 106: The Benefits of Journaling

This week, I cleaned out my office cabinet, and I found decades of journals dating back to 1976. They were filled with memories, emotions, repetitive thoughts, overthinking, and growth. When writing them, the journals served as a therapeutic tool that helped me process feelings and provide clarity to my overthinking mind. Reading them now allows…

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Ep 105: Redefining Bucket Lists

When we think of bucket lists, we usually associate them with adventure and travel. However, they are actually a personal inventory of deeply meaningful goals. Bucket lists allow us to dream big, providing a sense of fulfillment. It’s something everyone should have, regardless of what is included and at any stage of life. Join me…

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Ep 104: The Summer I Turned 60

As summer comes to an end, I’ve given myself a homework assignment to reflect on the summer I turned 60. When I was younger, I loved summer, but this year, I was dreading it. I faced a quieter summer, as my grown children were an ocean away, and many of my friends were travelling. But…

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103. Tony Shalhoub’s Journey Through Theater, Television and Film

In this episode, I interview the talented Tony Shalhoub. He is best known for his iconic role as Adrian Monk in the hit series “Monk”, where he received multiple Emmy nominations and wins, a Golden Globe Award, and two SAG awards. He also starred as Abe Weissman in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” where he won…