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The JOY of LIVING

Barry Shore

Barry Shore isn't just a podcast host — he's the Ambassador of Joy, and this show is a masterclass in choosing Joy no matter what life throws at You. On September 17, 2004, Barry went from happy, healthy, and whole to fully paralyzed overnight — struck by Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disease. What…

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The JOY of LIVING

Leslie Benitah: What Survivors Pass Down in Silence

Nir Peled on Turning Tragedy Into Transformation, One Percent at a Time

Milana Vayntrub on Joy, Creativity, and Finding Your Worth

Free Markets vs Socialism: Dave Arnott on Joy of Living

Financial Freedom with Sharon Lechter on Joy of Living

Nikki Cruise on Joy as a Business Strategy | Joy of Living

The Power of Transformation: From Life Challenges to Purpose and Healing

Wealth, Giving & the Shift Within with Mark Halpern

The Power of Laughter & Joy in Difficult Times | Jamie Denbo on Finding Humor in Life

From Cubicle to Freedom: Bec Sadek on Network Marketing, AI & Building Residual Income

Why Most People Feel Unfulfilled—and How to Discover Your True Purpose | Dr. Gary Sanchez

The Truth About Success: Adam Shapiro on Rejection, Acting, Mentorship & Never Giving Up

Can You Become an MMA Champion at 28? Colin Dingelstad's Impossible Journey

David Heredia on Leadership, Service & the American Legion Rider

Tom Provost on Young George Washington: The Untold Story That Shaped a Nation

How Linda Abraham Built Accepted.com and Changed Graduate Admissions Forever

Mark Feuerstein on Joy, Purpose, and Living a Meaningful Life

How Georgina Gardiner Turned Adversity Into Strength, Leadership, and Success

How One Man Helped End the Slave Trade and Wrote Amazing Grace

Could Thorium Change the Future of Energy?

Finding Purpose, Faith, Identity, and Joy Through Life’s Journey

Faith Under Fire: Virginia Prodan’s Escape from Communist Romania

Bert Brodsky on Gratitude, Giving & the Power of Making a Difference

From Control to Leadership: The Real Secret to Building a Scalable Business

From Court to Corporate: John Mengelt on Discipline, Money & Life After Sports

Confidence Eliminates Pressure: Rick Barry on Success, Mindset, and Always Improving

From Failure to Joy: Raz Patel on Turning Setbacks into Powerful Life Lessons

From Profit to Purpose: Tom Dahlborg on Bringing Love Back to Healthcare

How to Be Yourself at Work: Heart-Centered Leadership with Claude Silver

How to Impact Lives: Lessons from Legends with Bruce Merrin (Elvis, Muhammad Ali, Johnny Carson)

From Military Discipline to Startup Vision: Tristan Capes-Davis on Business, Mindset, and Purpose

Jews vs. Rome: How a Small Nation Defied the World’s Mightiest Empire

Your Fully Charged Life: Meaghan B. Murphy on Gratitude, Grit, and Joy

Checkup from the Neck Up: Real Talk on Alzheimer’s, Aging & Advocacy

From Side Hustle to Six Figures: The Simple Stock Market Strategy You’ve Never Heard Of

From Depression to Joy: How Marcus Weiss Found His Purpose in Theater and Clowning

From the CIA to the Peace Corps: Lessons in Human Intelligence and Heart

When Zion Speaks: A Pastor’s Journey from Grief to Global Purpose

Time, Toys, and Truth: The Real Story Behind New Year's Day

Insider Tips: Holiday Gift Ideas That Actually Make People Feel Seen

Mindset, NLP, and Success Tips from Athin Cassiotis

Insider Tips: Heart Disease Isn’t What You Think

How the Salvation Army Brings Hope, Healing, and Joy to Millions Worldwide with Commissioner Merle Heatwole

The Power of Relationships: Matt Willis on Faith & Human Connection in a Digital World

Saving Lives with Tech: How Chief Gene Saunders Founded Project Lifesaver

How Angel Studios Is Disrupting Hollywood and Letting Audiences Choose What Movies Get Made

From Navy SEAL to Everyday Warrior: Don Mann’s Secrets to Goal Setting, Resilience & Real-World Impact

Facing Death, Finding Joy: Dr. Charlotte Grinberg on Life’s Most Honest Conversation

From Hollywood Trauma to Healing: Claudia Christian on Beating Alcohol Use Disorder

Championing the Middle-Aged Man: Billy Schwer on Identity, Resilience & Winning Mindset

The Real Price of the Podium: Connor Fields on Recovery, Identity, and the Power of Choice

Can We Fix the Web? Bill Townsend’s Vision for a Safer, Smarter, Human Internet

Water from Air: Rich Sloan’s Mission to Solve Global Water Scarcity with SkyHarvesting Technology

What Would Charlie Daniels Do? Ira Dean’s Journey Through Music, Redemption & Marriage

The Tree of Why: Purpose, Pressure, and the Playbook of Life with Seth Davis

From Chaos to Uvolution: George Chanos on Surviving and Leading in a Technological Revolution

Unlocking Inherent Greatness: Rabbi Ricky Cohen on Building People

The Art of Rebounding: How Lefty Williams Transforms Adversity into Impact

Unlock the Power of Storytelling with Jennie Edwards

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Cris Beswick on Leading with Love and Innovation

The Power of Positive Frequency: Erik Swanson on Habitude and Mentors

How Israel’s Youth Are Defending Western Civilization: A Conversation with Oren Barner

A Love Beyond Borders: Joshua Washington’s Tribute to Olga and Their Zionist Legacy

David Horowitz: From Radical Leftist to Conservative Icon – A Tribute with Evan Sayet

Seeds of Greatness: Honoring Denis Waitley’s Legacy of Humble Power

From Special Forces to Mindful Living: Jeff Kirkham’s Blueprint for Daily Growth and Grace

From the Holocaust to October 7: Why Moral Clarity Still Matters

Conscious Capitalism in Action: How C-Suite’s Tricia Benn Is Redefining Success

Free to Work: Andrew Crapuchettes on Building Pro-Freedom Workplaces in Today’s Economy

Why Playing to Win Beats Playing It Safe — Lessons in Wealth, Purpose, and Service

Herbert Hoover, Holocaust Courage, and the Righteous Few: A Conversation with Richard Hurowitz

Future-Proof Your Mind: Music, Memory & the Joy of Learning at Any Age

Crack the Code of Life: Ancient Secrets and Modern Solutions with Joel Freeman

$5 Trillion with a Purpose: How Values-Driven Shoppers Are Reshaping America

Saving Souls and Salamanders: What’s Really Happening in California’s War on Growth

From Addiction to Empowerment: Scott Strode and the Rise of The Phoenix

Tesla, Tariffs & Trillions: Peter Nolan and Barry Shore Break It All Down

Building Conscious Wealth: Purpose, Growth, and Impact with Brandon Hatton

NFL Star’s Journey from Addiction to Service: Darren Waller’s Path of Reinvention