Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living

Creativity, Connection, and What Makes Us Human with Joseph Fasano - Part 2

What happens when you stop fighting what you love and give yourself permission to change course? In PART TWO of my conversation with poet, author, and educator Joseph Fa

How Do We Stay Human in the Age of AI, with Joseph Fasano

Poet, author, and teacher Joseph Fasano joins Rachel Joy Baribeau for a conversation about what it means to be human in a world that increasingly measures us by what we p

Life Is Short. Get Your House in Order.

Life is precious, life is short, and too many of us live as if we will always have more time to handle the things that matter. In this raw and personal episode, Rachel sh

Sometimes the Detour Is the Answer

What if the thing that feels like it’s falling apart is actually making room for something better? On the day Rachel turns in her new book, she shares a behind-the-scene

But God: What to Do When Life Keeps Piling On

What do you do when it feels like one thing after another keeps going wrong? In this episode of Joy Starters, Rachel gets real about a season that has required what she

When the Work Still Gives You Chills: My Time with Moravian University

Rachel recently spoke to nearly 100 football players at Moravian University, creating a space for them to talk honestly about mental health, family struggles, trauma, los

10 Years with the Gophers: Honoring PJ Fleck’s Commitment to Mental Health

Ten straight years of walking into the University of Minnesota football program and being trusted to have real conversations with young men about mental health, identity,

Robert Randolph: Sacred Steel, Self-Care and a Life of Service - Part 2

In this Sunday Soul vault episode, Rachel’s sits down  with six-time Grammy-nominated musician Robert Randolph, they dig into the remarkable instrument behind his signatu

Robert Randolph: The Power of Music to Heal and Unite

In this Sunday Soul vault episode, Rachel sits down with legendary guitarist Robert Randolph for a powerful conversation about music, purpose, faith, and the responsibili

Ten Years with the Minnesota Gophers and Counting

We are going back to the vault this summer of 2026. Rachel is headed to work with the Minnesota Gophers for the 10th year in a row this week, so we are sharing this episo

If You’re Still Breathing, There’s Still Time

While Rachel is finishing her next book, we’re reaching into the Joystarters archives to create a few special compilation episodes featuring meaningful messages, reflecti

The Mindset Behind Greatness: With Dr. Kevin Elko

Dr.. Kevin Elko has spent decades working alongside championship coaches, Fortune 500 leaders, and some of the world's highest performers, but the lessons he shares in th

From Living in a Car to Owning an Island: Britnie Turner's Extraordinary Journey

While Rachel is deep in book deadline, we're revisiting the vault. In this episode, Rachel sits down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary Britnie Turner for a

Soul Care: The Missing Piece of Success

Rachel is deep in the final stretch of writing her second book, with a deadline quickly approaching. While she's spending these weeks pouring her heart into those pages,

The Moment Mental Health Took the Field

Rachel is on book deadline, so we are going back into the vault to share this Sunday Soul episode in which Rachel takes us behind the scenes of one of the most meaningful

PJ & Heather Fleck on Marriage, Communication, and Teamwork

Rachel is on book deadline, so we are going back into the vault to share this Sunday Soul conversation with Minnesota head football coach PJ Fleck and his wife Heather. T

The Week I Was Mad at God

After watching a beautiful piece of land near her home be cleared for development, Rachel found herself heartbroken, frustrated, and angry. Angry at the loss. Angry at wh

The Assignment Was Bigger Than the Stage

Fresh off speaking with the Minnesota Vikings and attending the Next Level Speakers Conference, Rachel reflects on what happened behind the scenes, and why meaningful hum

Surround Yourself With People Who Love Every Version of You

What began as a Memorial Day weekend trip to her childhood home became something much deeper: a chance to grieve, rest, reflect, and reconnect with the people and places

You Cannot Lead People If You Refuse to See Their Pain

Rachel shares a collection of reflections recorded over the past several weeks while traveling, speaking, grieving, coaching, and walking closely with people through some