The JOY Factor
Episodes
Parenting Neurodiverse Children: Tips from Therapist Kitty Hovatter LGMFT
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Joy Factor, Julie Hanson sits down with Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Th...
Rewriting Our Stories with Tiff Majette LGMFT
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The JOY Factor Podcast, Julie Hanson sits down with Marriage and Family Therapist Tiff Majette to explore the power of rewriting ou...
Unlocking Joy with EMDR: A Conversation with Andrea Boyd, LCSW
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The JOY Factor Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have therapist Andrea Boyd, LCSW, as our guest. Andrea shar...
DBT for Stronger Relationships: Part 2 Distress Tolerance
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the JOY Factor Podcast! In this second episode of our four-part series on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to improve relation...
DBT for Stronger Relationships: Mindfulness and Wise Mind
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of our 4 part series on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for stronger relationships! In this episode, we dive int...
Open Conversations and Empowered Choices for Medical Cannabis Use
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome to episode 37 of The JOY Factor Podcast! My guest today is Safriana Degroat and we're chatting about considerations around safely ...
Eat, Nurture Grow
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Show Hello, and welcome to season 8, episode 36 of The JOY Factor Podcast! My guest today is Dr. Sue Williams Dr.Williams grew up in Iowa ...
Hearing the birds sing.
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Show Hello, and welcome to episode 35 The JOY Factor. My guest today is trauma specialist and substance abuse counselor Stephanie Snyder. Yo...
You Matter Marathon
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to episode 34 of The JOY Factor Podcast. Today's show is sponsored by Prose. Thanks to my personalized Prose routine, I can honestly...
Remember to Play!
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Show Welcome to episode 33 of the JOY Factor Podcast. Today’s Guest is Jeff Harry Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap...
Art Therapy Heals
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #32 of The JOY Factor. Today we're talking about art therapy with our guest Meg Mcmurdy. Art therapy is a powerful healing modality...
Key Ingredient for Joy: Self Empathy
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Show Hello, and welcome to The JOY Factor. It’s good to be back here and I’m thrilled to have Sue Nesler joining me. She is a blended fa...
Finding Freedom with Brainspotting
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Show Welcome to episode 30 of the JOY Factor Podcast. Today’s Guest is Bethany Perry, CAN, AAEC, IAHC, E-RYT Bethany is an emerging though...
Perinatal Mental Health & Brainspotting
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 29 of The JOY Factor. Our guest today is Jana Glass: Jana started her career working with children and families struggling with men...
Questions to Guide Your Path Through COVID 19
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to episode #28 of the JOY Factor Podcast. I’m glad you’re tuning in and thankful that so far, so good. My family is healthy and ...
You are part of a bigger story.
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's sponsor is Feals Today’s Show When we empower girls and women, we empower families and communities to thrive. Join us as we learn more about...
Bringing Joy to Children of Incarcerated Parents
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to episode #26. My guest today is Shari Scher, an inspiring woman who, while working in the public school system of Frederick Coun...
Create a Sustainable Self Care Map
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode #25 of the JOY Factor podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by Care/Of. Everyone has a different path to personal health, and ...
The Power in Vulnerability
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We want to learn who our listeners are! Please take a moment and fill out this quick survey:http://survey.libsyn.com/thejoyfactorpodcast Hello and wel...
Keep Showing Up
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Care/Of. Take advantage of this month's special New Year offer! For 50 percent off your first month of personalized ...
Reclaiming Safety through Somatic Experiencing
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to the Joy Factor podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you by Lola. For 40% of all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter pro...
Grief Recovery for Children
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to the Joy Factor Podcast! We’re 130,000+ downloads strong which is super exciting! Your ratings and reviews help the message of t...
You're the One You've Been Waiting For.
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Overview The practice of yoga can change your life. Today's guess offers up a beautiful perspective on how each of us can connect with a practice is u...
The Other "F" Word
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is brought to you by Yoga Intentions, a Boulder-based studio aiming to provide high quality, affordable yoga, that encourages individua...
How to Do Therapy
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the show. Today we’re talking therapy! Specifically how to be a smart consumer when it comes to finding a therapist who is a good fit and...
Restoring Peace and Harmony
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to episode #17 of the JOY Factor Podcast. It’s good to be here with you today and I think you’re going to enjoy this episode. I ...
Be the Source of Your Own Transformation
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to episode #16 of the JOY Factor Podcast. It’s good to be here with you today and I think you’re going to enjoy this episode- es...
Digital Detox
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 15 of the JOY Factor. Today we're talking about the benefits of taking a break from technology and setting the stage to help you ta...
Helping Services for Northeast Iowa- Domestic Violence Resource Center
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm interviewing an amazing leader at Helping Services for Northeast Iowa. Kathleen Davis leads the Domestic Violence Resource Center team and i...
The Power of Compassion
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
During the month of September The JOY Factor is taking a stand against domestic violence. Support Helping Services for NE Iowa Domestic Abuse Resource...
Shameless Survivors
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode may be difficult to hear and a trigger warning for some. The content is designed for a mature audience so please keep children out ...
Heal Your Broken Spaces
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Support Helping Services for NE Iowa Domestic Abuse Resource Center to honor my niece Sena's memory and raise awareness of intimate partner violenc...
Follow Your Dream
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Kim Dow, founder of Sass Magazine and Kalico Design in Frederick Maryland. Kim shares her perspective on joy and offers a great examp...
Joyful on Purpose
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Jacqueline Lawson from Joyful on Purpose. In May of 2012 Jackie’s husband Brian lost his battle with cancer and died 112 days a...
Remember Your Connection to Nature
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Boulder's own Cat Pantaleo joins me to discuss the power of connecting with nature and the ancient wisdom that's waiting for all ...
Authenticity Through Art
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Kelly Darke. Kelly is a Michigan based art therapist who has been using art as a portal to joyful living since she was a child. Lat...
Listen to your soul
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Gloria Martin, a Dallas TX based marriage and family therapist in private practice. Gloria’s thoughtful appro...
Remember the Basics
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Jason Doorish and we're talking about remembering the basics when it comes to joy. Jason is a Licensed Professional Counselor and he'...
Beth the Sex Consultant
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Beth Boatman. Beth is a sex therapist and sexuality educator with the insight and expertise to inspire all of us to create more joy...
Midlife Transformation
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is an expert on holding her own in the face of struggle. Joclyn Hanson is a professor of communications but really knows how to teach th...
Laughter as a Lifestyle
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is all about laughter! Our guest is Laura Gentry,is dynamic leader in the world of laughter yoga and the founder of the Iowa School of ...
Welcome!
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the JOY Factor podcast, featuring bi-weekly conversations to help you reclaim more space in your life for joy. The Joy Factor is a podcast ...