https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.coPodcast for NodeWed, 30 Sep 2026 13:01:49 GMTWed, 30 Sep 2026 13:01:48 GMT1440NoyesDr. Maria MalayterWell Leaders Change the WorldThe Joy Chemistry Podcast is a series of content and conversations about how you lead your life with a positive mental attitude, balancing wellness, staying connected to others, and simple ways to increase the Joy Chemistry in your life. The podcast is led by Dr. Maria Malayter a renown health and wellness coach, leadership expert, author, speaker, and professor whose life purpose is to spread joy. According to Dr. Maria, "We are all leaders of our own lives, within our families, community, and at work. The world is a much better place when all leaders, including everyday leaders, have more joy chemistry and wellness in their lives. Let's do this together, I dare you to be well." episodicDr. Maria Malaytermariamalayter@gmail.comfalseThis episode Dr. Maria explores the various ways you can try new things to uplift your mood. This can be through basic hobbies, connecting with others, being in nature, or learning new things. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/fbe0fa73-9d0c-4db3-bfa0-defad484dd68fbe0fa73-9d0c-4db3-bfa0-defad484dd68Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:44:46 GMT890Feeling Good: S3: E7Dr. Maria MalayterFeeling Good: How to Uplift Your Spirit This episode Dr. Maria explores the various ways you can try new things to uplift your mood. This can be through basic hobbies, connecting with others, being in nature, or learning new things.  false37fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter shares tips on how to start and build good conversations. People can get a little nervous in networking events, yet this episode provides some secrets to master any networking event. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/39cd282f-93c8-4c5d-b394-e340ffa0f1de39cd282f-93c8-4c5d-b394-e340ffa0f1deSat, 02 May 2026 18:56:37 GMT645How to Start a Good Conversation S3: E6Dr. Maria MalayterYour Words MatterIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter shares tips on how to start and build good conversations. People can get a little nervous in networking events, yet this episode provides some secrets to master any networking event.  false36fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter talks about how you fully experience a good life beyond all the metrics we measure. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/9cd67e51-89c5-4732-9002-6d2c782d73569cd67e51-89c5-4732-9002-6d2c782d7356Sat, 02 May 2026 18:53:25 GMT380Beyond 10,000 Steps - Welcome Joyspan S3:E5Dr. Maria Malayter A new look at wellness beyond the 10, 000 stepsIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter talks about how you fully experience a good life beyond all the metrics we measure.  false35fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria discusses how joy and happiness can be increased by noticing the simple parts of our daily life. We often reach for our phones instead of pausing to be present and notice the good things in life. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/24afb741-745b-4f6f-bdec-e7617fff7b4c24afb741-745b-4f6f-bdec-e7617fff7b4cSat, 21 Feb 2026 17:02:25 GMT71640 Days to Embrace the Good S3: E4Dr. Maria MalayterA technique to capture meaning and increase joy in life. In this episode, Dr. Maria discusses how joy and happiness can be increased by noticing the simple parts of our daily life. We often reach for our phones instead of pausing to be present and notice the good things in life.  false34fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria discusses a simple way to intentionally plan for fun in your year. We usually place work first and there is then no time for fun. Let's flip the equation and plan for fun. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/2358af4c-0415-4a01-a18a-559386a6311b2358af4c-0415-4a01-a18a-559386a6311bSat, 21 Feb 2026 00:02:41 GMT448Creating a Joy-full Year S3: E3Dr. Maria MalayterUsing the 1-6-4 Method to Plan for FunIn this episode, Dr. Maria discusses a simple way to intentionally plan for fun in your year. We usually place work first and there is then no time for fun. Let's flip the equation and plan for fun.  false33fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria discusses the pathway to leadership and team culture in describing the success of the Indiana Hoosiers football team in winning the national college football championship. A good culture and attitude always win. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/6bbc668a-af6f-4da9-b5f6-45801e219a046bbc668a-af6f-4da9-b5f6-45801e219a04Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:55:00 GMT719Leadership and the Indiana Hoosiers S3:E2Dr. Maria MalayterA Winning Team Leadership StoryIn this episode, Dr. Maria discusses the pathway to leadership and team culture in describing the success of the Indiana Hoosiers football team in winning the national college football championship. A good culture and attitude always win.  false32fullThis episode tells the story of the leadership and team lessons when following the lead of a new coach / leader. Ben Johnson, the new Chicago Bears coach, transformed the city of Chicago with a winning team who made it to the playoffs. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/8410d5d6-a876-47f9-a283-ba078636e9458410d5d6-a876-47f9-a283-ba078636e945Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:16:46 GMT646Uniting a City Da Bears S3:E1Dr. Maria MalayterLeadership Lessons in Transforming a TeamThis episode tells the story of the leadership and team lessons when following the lead of a new coach / leader. Ben Johnson, the new Chicago Bears coach, transformed the city of Chicago with a winning team who made it to the playoffs.  false31fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria discusses the importance of building an overall culture for wellbeing in organizations. The organizations who do not take care of this topic will see decreased revenue and effectiveness. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/56389b44-34ae-40f1-b76e-f9ea266ea8bf56389b44-34ae-40f1-b76e-f9ea266ea8bfTue, 04 Nov 2025 02:38:48 GMT683Workplace Wellbeing as an Enterprise Risk S2: E7Dr. Maria MalayterWhat risk occur when you do not take care of wellbeing at work?In this episode, Dr. Maria discusses the importance of building an overall culture for wellbeing in organizations. The organizations who do not take care of this topic will see decreased revenue and effectiveness.  false27fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria talks about growth and increasing value of your business through a prescribed five step process. Preparing to increase value is an important strategy to shift the business operator into the business owner. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/77179cc9-24d2-44e4-b4d4-9823647dee0577179cc9-24d2-44e4-b4d4-9823647dee05Wed, 21 May 2025 23:22:29 GMT533Business Growth Strategy S2:E6Dr. Maria MalayterConsiderations for business growth or planning for transition. In this episode, Dr. Maria talks about growth and increasing value of your business through a prescribed five step process. Preparing to increase value is an important strategy to shift the business operator into the business owner.  false26fullDr. Maria shares real practical tips for improving your mental health. The key is to be aware and take action to "do the work" of mental health. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/72884ad7-abe4-4d11-83b9-acc1b22d3a4072884ad7-abe4-4d11-83b9-acc1b22d3a40Tue, 20 May 2025 22:08:27 GMT545Mental Health Tips for Mental Health Month S2: Ep5Dr. Maria MalayterStaying Aware of Mental HealthDr. Maria shares real practical tips for improving your mental health. The key is to be aware and take action to "do the work" of mental health.  false25fullDr. Maria reflects on success lessons she learned when she first entered life in the world of business. Using topics from W. Clement Stone principles of success, Dr. Maria provides a short list of considerations for how to be successful in life and business. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/0e42079c-ffec-4796-961e-cb91b8de11580e42079c-ffec-4796-961e-cb91b8de1158Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:19:45 GMT634Believe and AchieveDr. Maria MalayterTips for Success According to W. Clement StoneDr. Maria reflects on success lessons she learned when she first entered life in the world of business. Using topics from W. Clement Stone principles of success, Dr. Maria provides a short list of considerations for how to be successful in life and business.  false24fullDr. Maria tackles a pervasive problem, Imposter Syndrome - not believing in yourself even though you have accomplished a lot in life, with a solution. This solution is called "Borrowing Someone's Belief in Me". Listen to hear more about this solution to your own challenging thoughts of confidence. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/431814fd-c016-4e12-8036-71e60a2faacc431814fd-c016-4e12-8036-71e60a2faaccMon, 24 Mar 2025 19:28:54 GMT594Borrowing Someone's Belief in Me S2 Ep. 3Dr. Maria MalayterA Solution to Imposter SyndromeDr. Maria tackles a pervasive problem, Imposter Syndrome - not believing in yourself even though you have accomplished a lot in life, with a solution. This solution is called "Borrowing Someone's Belief in Me". Listen to hear more about this solution to your own challenging thoughts of confidence.  false23fullDr. Maria discusses the various models for change and how to effectively move through change. She also shares her own RIDE model where she discusses a personal story of moving through change. This topic matches her book Navigating the R.I.D.E. of Change which is available on Amazon. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/6dcc236b-3b3d-4157-8d55-7f988716a9316dcc236b-3b3d-4157-8d55-7f988716a931Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:23:26 GMT1236Navigating the R.I.D.E. of Change S2 Ep. #2Dr. Maria MalayterUnderstanding the ways to move through ChangeDr. Maria discusses the various models for change and how to effectively move through change. She also shares her own RIDE model where she discusses a personal story of moving through change. This topic matches her book Navigating the R.I.D.E. of Change which is available on Amazon.  false22fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter speaks with non profit community leader and leadership consultant, Dr. April West. We discuss the launch of organization from the launchpad of receiving too many "no's". Dr. West also announces her latest book about finding purpose and passion in life. Visit www.draprilwest.org for details. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/0a04c4fd-7532-43aa-ad77-7752d3aeabb00a04c4fd-7532-43aa-ad77-7752d3aeabb0Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:44:25 GMT1629ILead with Dr. April West S2 Ep. #1 2025Dr. Maria MalayterLeadership in Motion for Community Impact In this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter speaks with non profit community leader and leadership consultant, Dr. April West. We discuss the launch of organization from the launchpad of receiving too many "no's". Dr. West also announces her latest book about finding purpose and passion in life. Visit www.draprilwest.org for details.  false21fullMany real conversations are never had about real mental health topics in the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter discusses her journey as a leader living with PTSD with the hopes for an expanded and compassionate view toward those with mental health issues. Many people live with PTSD and never know how it impacts their own daily living. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/dec55eb3-3ff9-406d-a924-03d3cbce839fdec55eb3-3ff9-406d-a924-03d3cbce839fSat, 14 Dec 2024 16:57:45 GMT1796Leadership and PTSD Ep. #18Dr. Maria MalayterWhat leaders need to know about PTSD for self and those they lead. Many real conversations are never had about real mental health topics in the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter discusses her journey as a leader living with PTSD with the hopes for an expanded and compassionate view toward those with mental health issues. Many people live with PTSD and never know how it impacts their own daily living.  false118fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter outlines the rapid changing world and the potential predictions from experts and futurists for 2025. The episode provides new ways to thinking and embracing the changes coming as we adapt to new technology, human connection, and rethink the lifespan. They key is to be prepared to be a lifelong learner and embrace new ways of thinking. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/abb1fe09-2cfd-47d1-8591-2169a97788f1abb1fe09-2cfd-47d1-8591-2169a97788f1Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:24:22 GMT1867Topics Impacting the World and You in 2025 Ep. #17Dr. Maria MalayterEmbracing ChangeIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter outlines the rapid changing world and the potential predictions from experts and futurists for 2025. The episode provides new ways to thinking and embracing the changes coming as we adapt to new technology, human connection, and rethink the lifespan. They key is to be prepared to be a lifelong learner and embrace new ways of thinking.  false117fullDr. Malayter explores innovation and enhanced organizational success through exploring the topic of psychological safety and team maturity. The episode defines the topic and provides examples about how it impacts organizational success. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/af54d3f7-c9b7-420a-8d0a-c4bf07446d49af54d3f7-c9b7-420a-8d0a-c4bf07446d49Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:23:29 GMT1031Psychological Safety and Team Maturity Ep. #16Dr. Maria MalayterImprove innovation and productivity through enhancing communication of trust and collaboration. Dr. Malayter explores innovation and enhanced organizational success through exploring the topic of psychological safety and team maturity. The episode defines the topic and provides examples about how it impacts organizational success.  false116fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria talks about a challenging leadership topic : The Tall Poppy Syndrome where individuals disregard a colleague's achievements and success.  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/87f27951-2840-4d34-9da1-fde77bec379687f27951-2840-4d34-9da1-fde77bec3796Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:16:06 GMT566The Tall Poppy Syndrome Ep. #15Dr. Maria MalayterThe Tall Poppy SyndromeIn this episode, Dr. Maria talks about a challenging leadership topic : The Tall Poppy Syndrome where individuals disregard a colleague's achievements and success.   false115fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter shares a short mindset story about how we expereince life by asking "what is in your cup?"

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/8cfa78a3-d361-4805-a6ef-330372f4e4cb8cfa78a3-d361-4805-a6ef-330372f4e4cbFri, 27 Sep 2024 05:17:53 GMT211What's in Your Cup ? Ep. #14Dr. Maria MalayterA short short on life perspectiveIn this episode, Dr. Maria Malayter shares a short mindset story about how we expereince life by asking "what is in your cup?" false114fullIn this episode of The Joy Chemistry podcast, Dr. Maria talks about the little bit of joy that can create lasting impact in our lives. Being intentional about creating joy is vital to our wellbeing and can add a few smiles and laughs. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/affb4125-ded0-418f-85dd-84c556eca419affb4125-ded0-418f-85dd-84c556eca419Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:54:07 GMT825Create Time for Joy Ep. #13Dr. Maria MalayterBeing intentional to creating joy leads to a happier life. In this episode of The Joy Chemistry podcast, Dr. Maria talks about the little bit of joy that can create lasting impact in our lives. Being intentional about creating joy is vital to our wellbeing and can add a few smiles and laughs.  false113fullIn this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, Dr. Maria guides us to a brief understanding of Positive Intelligence (PQ) a model created by Shirzad Chamine. Utilizing the PQ operating system, individuals are able to gain self command of their thinking and reduce negative thinking. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/d141d465-e649-4809-b8f9-ae4c0bfe11d9d141d465-e649-4809-b8f9-ae4c0bfe11d9Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:50:13 GMT879Intro to Positive Intelligence Ep. #12Dr. Maria MalayterGain self command of your thoughtsIn this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, Dr. Maria guides us to a brief understanding of Positive Intelligence (PQ) a model created by Shirzad Chamine. Utilizing the PQ operating system, individuals are able to gain self command of their thinking and reduce negative thinking.  false112fullIn this episode of The Joy Chemistry podcast, we explore the topic of increasing longevity through how we frame our thoughts about aging. A person with a positive outlook toward aging can increase their lifespan by 7.6 years. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/4a77fae9-53ff-4491-9c50-175f0617fd534a77fae9-53ff-4491-9c50-175f0617fd53Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:45:40 GMT706Positive Thinking and Aging Ep.#11Dr. Maria MalayterThinking Positively about Aging Increases LifespanIn this episode of The Joy Chemistry podcast, we explore the topic of increasing longevity through how we frame our thoughts about aging. A person with a positive outlook toward aging can increase their lifespan by 7.6 years.  false111fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria speaks with tax law expert Noura Almasri of the business Noura's Books. Vital to business, financial wellness means knowing the right rules to keep your business successful with the important tax strategies. For more details on discovering the right tax strategy, contact Noura Almasri to book an appointment at nourasbooks.com

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/5d8486f3-18fd-4493-80af-4dcf45f2ec585d8486f3-18fd-4493-80af-4dcf45f2ec58Wed, 15 May 2024 01:19:50 GMT1043Leading with Financial Wellness Meet Noura's Books Ep. #10Dr. Maria MalayterMake good tax decisions with the right expertIn this episode, Dr. Maria speaks with tax law expert Noura Almasri of the business Noura's Books. Vital to business, financial wellness means knowing the right rules to keep your business successful with the important tax strategies. For more details on discovering the right tax strategy, contact Noura Almasri to book an appointment at nourasbooks.com false110fullThis episode of the Joy Chemistry Podcast Dr. Maria Malayter will walk you through a simple visualization tool to prepare and set you up for success in whatever you would like to achieve.  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/313bb581-04bc-44ce-83fc-a789b783e5bc313bb581-04bc-44ce-83fc-a789b783e5bcThu, 15 Feb 2024 00:47:11 GMT284Getting to Success Ep #9Dr. Maria MalayterUsing visualization to advance success in life. This episode of the Joy Chemistry Podcast Dr. Maria Malayter will walk you through a simple visualization tool to prepare and set you up for success in whatever you would like to achieve.   false19fullThis episode Dr. Maria talks about the importance of the words we use in our lives. The words we use impact our mindsets and our experience in life. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/b02e8e75-32e8-4c41-98dc-cbaa735765cbb02e8e75-32e8-4c41-98dc-cbaa735765cbThu, 15 Feb 2024 00:39:16 GMT523Words to Live By Ep. #7Dr. Maria MalayterChoose your words wisely. This episode Dr. Maria talks about the importance of the words we use in our lives. The words we use impact our mindsets and our experience in life.  false17fullDr. Maria encourages leaders about paying attention to how they participate in physical activity. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/b55bfbda-82fd-4710-9aab-fd65562e2d9bb55bfbda-82fd-4710-9aab-fd65562e2d9bThu, 15 Feb 2024 00:31:26 GMT714Just Move Ep #6-1Dr. Maria MalayterTake action for your physical health as a leaderDr. Maria encourages leaders about paying attention to how they participate in physical activity.  false16fullIn this episode, Dr. Maria presents a framework model to understand how people move through behavior change. It is called the Prochaska Change Model. Listen to learn where you are in the change process and what you might need to complete to make lasting change in your life. 

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/c8dec95e-6743-4e36-af19-5f054a461af4c8dec95e-6743-4e36-af19-5f054a461af4Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:21:50 GMT441How to Change Ep #8Dr. Maria MalayterNavigating change is not as easy as it seems. In this episode, Dr. Maria presents a framework model to understand how people move through behavior change. It is called the Prochaska Change Model. Listen to learn where you are in the change process and what you might need to complete to make lasting change in your life.  false18fullGood communication is vital in effective leadership. When was the last time you thought about the entire communication process where there might be a breakdown? This episode explores walks through a simple communication process for leader effectiveness. Remember to listen.  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/5de82ecb-f043-4e4e-bd47-6df4b3a7a0cf5de82ecb-f043-4e4e-bd47-6df4b3a7a0cfFri, 30 Jun 2023 04:51:43 GMT436Lead Well with Communication Ep #5Dr. Maria MalayterListen well = Good Communication Good communication is vital in effective leadership. When was the last time you thought about the entire communication process where there might be a breakdown? This episode explores walks through a simple communication process for leader effectiveness. Remember to listen.   false15fullAre you ready to take a relaxing break? Or take a deep breath? On this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, I will be guiding you on how to incorporate Box Breathing into your daily life. Box Breathing is a simple breathing method to reduce stress. LIsten in to learn the basis 1, 2, 3, & 4 of Box Breathing.  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/46c80962-010d-48ad-9ad6-7f7b7b5b74da46c80962-010d-48ad-9ad6-7f7b7b5b74daFri, 30 Jun 2023 04:50:07 GMT453Box Breathing Ep #4-1Dr. Maria MalayterBox BreathingAre you ready to take a relaxing break? Or take a deep breath? On this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, I will be guiding you on how to incorporate Box Breathing into your daily life. Box Breathing is a simple breathing method to reduce stress. LIsten in to learn the basis 1, 2, 3, & 4 of Box Breathing.   false14fullOn this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, I will be talking about a great way to Create Joy through the activity of Photo Walks. Listen in to see how you can take a few pictures for stress reduction, increase creativity, and experience being present in the moment.  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/0b17e2cc-19ed-4915-b82c-dbfbb7e30d3c0b17e2cc-19ed-4915-b82c-dbfbb7e30d3cFri, 30 Jun 2023 04:49:08 GMT486Creating Joy Photo Walks Ep #3Dr. Maria MalayterPhoto Walks On this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, I will be talking about a great way to Create Joy through the activity of Photo Walks. Listen in to see how you can take a few pictures for stress reduction, increase creativity, and experience being present in the moment.   false13fullOn this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, I will be talking about a life changing book that shaped my perspective on leadership and life. It was my first introduction on how to be a successful leader through a focus on wellness.  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/8652e395-082b-4347-a15a-238ffeb1db988652e395-082b-4347-a15a-238ffeb1db98Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:47:43 GMT590I Dare You Balanced Leadership Ep. #2Dr. Maria MalayterBalanced Living and LeadingOn this episode of The Joy Chemistry Podcast, I will be talking about a life changing book that shaped my perspective on leadership and life. It was my first introduction on how to be a successful leader through a focus on wellness.   false12fullA welcome introduction to the purpose and content of The Joy Chemistry Podcast  

]]>https://thejoychemistrypodcast.callcast.co/e/c1caaf32-4efd-4327-af57-6506d234f170c1caaf32-4efd-4327-af57-6506d234f170Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:31:44 GMT156Welcome to the Joy Chemistry Podcast #1 -1Dr. Maria MalayterWelcome A welcome introduction to the purpose and content of The Joy Chemistry Podcast   false11full