Baseball binds together generations of players and fans in Key West, where championship legacies and community connections create an unbreakable bond through America's pastime. The recent Championship Weekend honoring the 1955, 1995, and 2005 s...

Baseball season has arrived, and with it comes the stories that connect major league diamonds to high school fields across America. The heartbreak of Yankees fans learning that ace Gerrit Cole requires season-ending Tommy John surgery stands in...

Nothing captures the essence of baseball fandom quite like Cookie Charres's description of emerging from the dark subway tunnel to see Yankee Stadium gleaming in the sunlight. This episode delves deep into the heart of Yankee fandom through the...

Tune in for inspiring stories of young athletes making their mark and celebrating milestones that add character to their communities. Whether it's a day at the park with family or an edge-of-your-seat finish —the thrill of baseball i...

Picture this: A weekend in Key West, where the crack of a bat and the roar of the crowd signal the start of something special. We're thrilled to kick off Season Five of the Bring Joy Podcast by capturing the essence of baseball in all its glory...

Step into the past with me and my dear friend Cookie Charres, a Navy veteran and lifelong New York Yankees aficionado, as we journey through iconic baseball memories and personal stories. From growing up in New York City and attending Yankee ga...

Ali said “It isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe” .  It's time to deal with those nagging issues that are disrupting your joy.BringJoy Theme: Original Music by Tyler Lee

The year was 1976. The bicentennial of the USA.  I was about to experience the Olympics and patriotism for the first time.  The 2024 summer games are around the corner, just in time for a cease fire from the heated political climat...

Anybody catch themselves waiting on the other shoe to drop?  You know everything is going along smooth, loving life, doing your thing then you catch yourself thinking —ok wait what’s coming to mess it all it up?BringJoy Theme: O...

Coach told us the 2024 season would be challenging with a young lineup.  He expected the senior pitchers to lead the way.  He was right, and  when the playoffs rolled around this team had the fans believing this was our  ...

Do the Damn Thing.  Whether it’s a big life change, or something smaller, get out of your way and Do the Damn thing.BringJoy Theme: Original Music by Tyler LeeMusic and SFX: Subscription to SoundStripeShout Outht...

Hey Batter, batter, hey batter batter --swing. It’s the happiest time of the year.  It's baseball season baby!  Some people say it's boring, or just a game.  I say it's more than a game.  Tune in and hear why.   ...

Mainstream Artificial Intelligence is a game changer.  Stay informed, Pay attention, Learn to distinguish AI-generated content from human-created content, and go for it - learn to use the platforms that are hitting the mainstream. Have ...

Reading brought much Joy to me in 2022, Most of the books I’ve read this year were shared by friends and family- which is a beautiful thing - and goes next level when the stories inspire you to learn—--grow, to connect—--create, and to love ...

Routine can be risker than adventure - when we stack routine we can become numb to wonder, purpose curiosity - leading to regret.  Let's not live on autopilot,  routines are ok but check ‘em and ask yourself —are they restricting o...

On November 6, 2020, my great-nephew was born.  I spent the first year wondering what he sees when he sees me.  But I know now —--when I see him smile back at me. Now we celebrating —turning two.  Big shout out to all ...

I'm talking about intuition today and challenging all of us to get more in tune with Super Power.  Intuition shows up in different ways. It’s not always that calm voice or a feeling inside, Intuition can show up as repeated images, or a...

If you find yourself struggling —--unable to Feel your emotions flowing, reach out for some help.  I’m easy to find.  There are lots of mental wellness services available, even free ones on all kinds of platforms…..in person, call ...

I’ve been soaking up lessons like a sponge and I’m about to wring it out, including sharing my version of the Zen Parable ...The Samurai and the Monk: A big, tough samurai went off on a journey to find a monk to teach him the difference betw...

Election Days are just around the corner.  Get out and vote,  even if it’s for one issue or one candidate. You can still get one of the cool stickers —-your sign that you voted! BringJoy Theme: Original Music...

Connecting to your childhood through memories is free and as you conjure up those memories I challenge you to find that carefree spirit that guided you to pretend, create, play and actively participate in the day! Lean int...

It was the bottom of the seventh, The hometown boys were down by 3.  The crowd of over 2000—- that had shown up to cheer on our mighty Conchs -were stunned. Maybe because as seasoned baseball fans we understood this is a game of statist...

I’m no avid reader but I do enjoy it, always learn something, and I appreciate a good story.  I made it one of my goals in ‘21 to make more time for reading. I was so inspired by the last few I read I decided why not drop an episode and...

Let’s approach this holiday season with a mindset of gratitude and thankfulness. Tell the ones you see being awesome that you see them and appreciate them —-Remember the holidays can be a difficult time for some friends, and like my friend L...

When was the last time you were sad?  When was the last time you said you were sad?  Those answers probably don't match up if your like me.  I was inspired by a conversation with a friend a few days ago.  She said, I'm sad.&...