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Self-Improvement · Barry Shore

The JOY of LIVING

by 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 followed was 144 days across three hospitals, two years in a hospital bed at home, and four years in a wheelchair. Today, Barry gets around with the help of a 6.5-foot walking wand, still needs assistance 12 hours a day, and yet swims two miles a day, six days a week. That journey from devastation to Joy is the heartbeat of everything Barry teaches. Each episode, Barry sits down with entrepreneurs, motivational speakers, business leaders, athletes, and non-profit ambassadors — inspiring people with stories that prove Joy and Happiness show up everywhere, in business, education, finance, leadership, and beyond. Guests bring their own hard-won wisdom to the table, and Barry weaves it together with his signature frameworks — the 3 Fundamentals, the 11 Strategies, and his OH SHIFT! method — to give You practical, actionable tools for reclaiming Your happiness, no matter Your circumstances or field. Whether You're building a business, leading a team, chasing a goal, or just searching for more Joy in Your everyday life, this podcast delivers inspiration rooted in real experience, not theory. Subscribe to THE JOY OF LIVING PODCAST and start Your own JOY of Living journey today. Get my book, The Joy of Living: You Deserve It, for free as an eBook at www.barryshore.com.

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Latest episodes

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From Hidden Addiction to House of Resurrection with Blaine Bartel

Struggling in secret with porn or sexual addiction? Blaine Bartel shares his raw 23-year battle, how confession changed everything, and why freedom is possible. Visit bar

Oct 20
1 h 00 min

Reclaiming Your Attention with Heather Henderson

Feeling hijacked by your phone? Heather Henderson, tech insider, reveals how persuasive technology is designed to steal your focus and how to take it back. Visit barrysho

Oct 15
51 min

Prison of Peace: Doug Noll on De-Escalation and Inner Peace

Struggling with conflict or emotional overwhelm? Doug Noll reveals how naming emotions calms any brain in 90 seconds — skills proven inside maximum security prisons. Visi

Oct 13
55 min

Jack Canfield on Success Principles and Living With Joy

Struggling to find purpose or take action on your dreams? Jack Canfield shares success principles, belief, vision, and inner guidance to help you live fully. Visit barrys

Oct 8
58 min

Peter Samuelson: Kindness, Foster Kids, and Social Change

Struggling to find meaning or make a difference? Film producer Peter Samuelson shares how kindness can ripple through society via ROKindness and his book Finding Happy. V

Oct 5
56 min

Sleuth and Surgeon: When Medicine and Law Pursue True Justice

When law enforcement blamed a horse for a woman's murder, two experts refused to let it stand. Dr. M and TK Masters of Sleuth and Surgeon podcast reveal how justice is pu

Oct 1
50 min

Killed to Order: Jan Jekielek on the CCP's Crime Against Humanity

Struggling to understand the scale of CCP atrocities? Jan Jekielek breaks down forced organ harvesting and why the world has stayed silent for decades. 0:04 - Welcome an

Sep 29
1 h 01 min

Michael Libercci on Healthspan, Disruption, and Human Performance

Struggling to feel truly well, not just alive? Michael Libercci unpacks healthspan vs lifespan and why mental, physical, and spiritual vitality all matter. Visit barrysho

Sep 24
51 min

Carole Dean on Independent Film, Manifesting, and the Quantum Field

Struggling to believe in your own creative vision? Carole Dean reveals how filmmakers tap the quantum field to manifest their dreams and fund their films. Visit barryshor

Sep 22
50 min

Leslie Benitah: What Survivors Pass Down in Silence

Unspoken family trauma shapes us more than we realize. Leslie Benitah shares how Holocaust survivor grandparents passed down silence, resilience, and love. Visit barrysho

Sep 18
56 min

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

Struggle to rebuild after life falls apart? Nir Peled survived 7 catastrophic events and shares how surrender, acceptance, and 1% daily progress create real transformatio

Sep 15
54 min

Milana Vayntrub on Joy, Creativity, and Finding Your Worth

Milana Vayntrub shares how looking beyond the surface unlocks real connection, creativity, and joy. A warm, honest conversation worth your hour. Visit barryshore.com to g

Sep 10
55 min

Free Markets vs Socialism: Dave Arnott on Joy of Living

Struggling to make sense of economics and freedom? Dave Arnott reveals how biblical values underpin free markets and why that matters for your life. Visit barryshore.com

Sep 8
56 min

Financial Freedom with Sharon Lechter on Joy of Living

Struggling to break free from paycheck-to-paycheck living? Sharon Lechter reveals how to shift from earning income to building assets that work for you. Visit barryshore.

Sep 5
58 min

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

Feeling stuck or burned out? Nikki Cruise shares how she reclaimed joy after 11 years of tremors and a wheelchair — and turned it into a life and business strategy. Visit

Sep 1
59 min

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

In this powerful episode of The Joy of Living, Barry Shore welcomes Debra, a spiritual entrepreneur, transformational event producer, and longtime advocate for holistic l

Aug 25
50 min

Wealth, Giving & the Shift Within with Mark Halpern

Feeling like something's missing despite outward success? Mark Halpern shares how a near-death fall at 32 sparked a transformation in wealth, giving, and purpose. Visit b

Aug 25
1 h 02 min

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

In this inspiring episode of the Joy of Living Podcast, Barry Shore, the Ambassador of Joy, welcomes comedian, actress, writer, producer, and podcaster Jamie Denbo, best

Aug 19
58 min

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

In this episode of The Joy of Living, Barry Shore welcomes Bec Sadek for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, network marketing, residual income, social medi

Aug 12
52 min

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

In this inspiring episode of The Joy of Living, Barry Shore welcomes Dr. Gary Sanchez, founder of the WHY Institute, for a powerful conversation about discovering your tr

Aug 5
1 h 38 min

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