Joy doesn’t belong just to us. It ripples out. Dora shares a story about a wise teacher who surprised everyone with a goofy joke, reminding her that playfulness and wisdom can coexist. Today’s episode is about sympathetic joy and how our delight can become a legacy. When we let ourselves play, we give others permission to do the same.
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You’re Never Too Old to Play
When Dora stumbles upon a glittery notebook and a childhood pen, it sparks something surprising: joy. In today’s episode, she reminds us that we’re never too old to love what we love. We explore how growing up doesn’t mean growing out of wonder, and how play can reconnect us to parts of ourselves we didn’t realize we’d buried.
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Grief and Joy Can Coexist
Dora reflects on the healing power of shared laughter, even in moments of pain. Whether during heartbreak or grief, laughter reminds us that we’re still human and still capable of joy. In this deeply personal episode, she explores how joy doesn’t erase sorrow but helps carry it, and how laughter becomes a form of connection, resilience, and sacred survival.
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The Surprising Cure for Burnout
Burnout isn’t just about energy depletion — it’s often about disconnection. In this episode, Dora shares how a quiet walk in the woods reawakened her sense of wonder and helped her reconnect to herself. Drawing on the wisdom of spring and Parker Palmer’s reflections on rebirth, she invites us to find awe in small moments and trust that growth is happening even when it’s invisible.
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Playfulness Is a Strength, Not a Flaw
When Dora started dating her partner, she tried to be polished and serious — treating early dates like interviews. But it wasn’t until she let her playful side show that things truly deepened. Today’s episode explores how playfulness builds intimacy and trust, and why joy is not a distraction from love or life but a path to deeper connection.
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