<![CDATA[The JOY First Foundation Podcast]]>
katybeejoy.substack.com]]>https://katybeejoy.substack.com/podcastSubstackFri, 29 May 2026 21:31:27 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/4118982.rssKaty BEEI'm here to discuss joy, the Tour of Joy, helping and healing with wellness and yoga, and sharing info, interviews, and information on how to be happier and balance our brain chemistry with humorepisodicKaty BEEkatybeejoy@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Joy First Foundation in Miami, AZ with Joanna Twentythree]]>Joy First has spent a year with Miami Arts Commission and Joanna Twentythree after the passing of her husband, Michael Twentythree. Hours of yoga, joyful moments, and programs all over the area in Gila County have worked to bring a little bit more happiness to the community. 


 


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Join us for discussing our time together in Roanoke Virginia.


Donate to the cause as we are raising $2500 dollars to show growth in 2024. The tour, the mission, and the values continue to grow and spread as far and wide as possible. https://www.joyfirst.org/donate/ Joy First Foundation is a 501c3 Federally Recognized Nonprofit Make it monthly with Paypal


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It was very fun, but not only fun! How do we tell people we are a safe person as we approach? These and other questions are discussed here.


 



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Joy First in West Virginia with Jim-Bob Williams The Tour of Joy ended up in West Virginia, near Charleston with Jim-Bob Williams. After the fact we are meeting to discuss our 48 hours together with Joy First Foundation. There are stories of bringing joyful moments to strangers, and discussions about how everyone can bring more joy to each other.


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Listen as we explore what seniors need for joyful moments, and how they could be more comfortable bringing the light! 


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This originally was episode 98 of the Laughbox Podcast with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor https://laughbox.aath.org


Jim-Bob Williams, Olivia Vo, Cathy Grippi and Katy BEE discuss the first few months of Joy First giving Joyful Moments to strangers.


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During the first few months of the Tour of Joy, I stopped in to collaborate with Cathy Grippi, a laughter yogi and Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. 


 



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The Tour of Joy continues into its second year, all across the United States! Follow us at Joyfirst.org and on all social media platforms!


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Music: Point Being - Go By Ocean _ Ryan McCaffrey


 



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