Joystarters with Rachel Baribeau: Nurturing Faith, Finding Purpose, and Pursuing Joyful Living
Find what brings you joy and live a life that is full of purpose and passion. Host, Rachel Joy Baribeau, is a former national sportscaster who travels the US speaking on mental health, joy, courage, and discovering purpose and passion. She knows firsthand how important it is to find what makes you happy and go for it. Whether you're just starting on your journey or you're looking for ways to make your current path more joyful, the Joystarters podcast is for you. Tune in today and start living your best life
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May 11, 2025 • 41 mins
This week, Rachel sits down with top global speaker Jeremy Anderson to discuss transformation, transparency, and truth. From drug addiction and nightclub hustling to global stages and life-changing mentorship, Jeremy shares how surrendering to God’s plan unlocked a bold new chapter of purpose. Together, Rachel and Jeremy explore what it means to lead with obedience, live in radical authenticity, and use your past as a platform for ...
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May 4, 2025 • 27 mins
Rachel pulls back the curtain on the NFL Draft and shares the raw, human stories behind the headlines. These young men are more than numbers on a stat sheet—they are sons, brothers, dreamers, and warriors battling far more than just opponents on the field.
She also recounts an unexpected moment during a routine trip to buy pond rocks—a reminder that meaning often finds us in the middle of the ordinary. This is an episode about pur...
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April 27, 2025 • 28 mins
Rachel catches us up on her life, her work, and the beautiful mess of pursuing healing, joy, and purpose. She shares lessons learned about being curious about your health, grace-filled toward yourself, and bold in your relationships and dreams. From reflections on losing loved ones to celebrating resilience and new beginnings, Rachel reminds us: your life matters, your story matters, and your willingness to show up real might just ...
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April 20, 2025 • 28 mins
This episode was recorded live at The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama. It is PART TWO of Rachel's talk.
Rachel brings a raw, spirit-led word to women in the thick of it—those still waiting, still hurting, still hoping. She’s not sharing a tidy little testimony. She’s bleeding truth and beauty all over the mic. This message begs you to stop hiding your story. Start telling it. Your healing is someone else’s hope.
This mess...
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April 13, 2025 • 38 mins
This episode was recorded live at The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Rachel delivers a raw, spirit-led message forged in the middle of her own storm—just days after a slew of personal situations nearly derailed her visit. She showed up anyway, with a word straight from heaven for the women in the room—and now, for you. This isn’t a polished sermon—it’s radical vulnerability, real-life faith, and a reminder that even when l...
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April 6, 2025 • 36 mins
In this compilation episode, Rachel brings together powerful moments from multiple podcasts and Joystarters Club meetings, all centered around one big idea: transformation.
The world might feel a bit scary and chaotic right now, especially when it comes to our economy and personal stability—so our hope with this episode is to give you encouragement and some practical tools to take action where you can.
You’ll hear from special gue...
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March 30, 2025 • 32 mins
This week, we are going back into the vault and sharing excepts from our Table Talk Thursday Series that launched when Rachel's book, Relentless Joy, launched. In this episode, Rachel and Natasha talk about using your pain for purpose, radical vulnerability, and the importance of having a battle plan for your mental health.
TRIGGER WARNING: She shares personal stories of addiction, domestic violence, self-harm, and profound loss...
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March 23, 2025 • 33 mins
This week we are going into the vault. You’ll hear portions of two interviews from the past. The first one is with Darren O’Neal of the Darren O’Neal Show. The second is with Brian Covey of Finding Your Competitive Edge.
Rachel holds nothing back as she talks about legacy, radical vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. From addiction and loss to mountaintop moments and redefining success, Rachel shares the real stor...
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March 16, 2025 • 32 mins
In this throwback episode from SundaySoul, Rachel sits down with her longtime mentor and friend, Dr. Kevin Elko—one of the most sought-after motivational speakers for elite athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and leaders across the world.
Dr. Elko shares powerful wisdom on why what you call yourself matters, how faith and boldness unlock success, and why we should seek to be a blessing rather than wait for one. He and Rachel dive int...
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March 9, 2025 • 28 mins
Rachel is fired up in this episode, and she’s bringing you the motivation you need to stop waiting and start moving toward the dreams God has placed on your heart. What have you been putting off? What dream, goal, or calling have you let sit on the shelf? It’s time to dust it off and GO.
Rachel also shares a deeply personal story about praying over a tie for years, only to watch her husband wear it on their wedding day. It’s a pow...
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March 2, 2025 • 35 mins
Rachel reflects on her recent experience at the NFL Annual Meetings, where she was one of just a few speakers invited to address all 32 heads of player engagement.
In this episode, she unpacks the power of authenticity, boldness, and true connection—reminding us that opportunities aren’t just given, they’re created when we step up, pitch ourselves with confidence, and build real relationships instead of chasing transactions.
She...
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February 23, 2025 • 29 mins
Rachel is heading to Indianapolis to speak at the NFL's annual meetings, addressing all 32 heads of player engagement. Rachel takes us back to the beginning and shares how #ImChangingTheNarrative got its start. Sheencourages listeners to remember that if God has placed a dream in your heart, it is yours to pursue—no matter how daunting it may seem.
Reflecting on her own journey from nervous first-time speaker to delivering talks ...
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February 16, 2025 • 40 mins
Rachel dives into the power of perseverance, the courage to stay ready even when the world tells you to sit down, and the deep impact of walking people home with intention. She reflects on Jalen Hurts’ unwavering determination despite public setbacks, the power of owning your narrative in media and beyond, and the importance of showing up for those we love—especially when time is short.
Rachel also shares a personal story about a ...
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February 9, 2025 • 30 mins
If you’re waiting for the perfect time, this is your wake-up call—it’s time to make your move! In this episode, Rachel gets real about the power of taking action, stepping into boldness, and refusing to let fear hold you back. This is your year, Joystarter! No more putting your dreams on hold!
💡 Key takeaways:
Be bold. Send the text. Make the ask. Drop into the DMs. You never know what doors will open.
Don’t waste time. Your ...
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February 2, 2025 • 40 mins
You are not “too” anything—God made you exactly as you are, in His image, for a reason. No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve faced, or how unqualified you feel, you are called to something audacious.
Rachel Joy Baribeau explores what it means to pour into people, plant seeds of faith, and trust that God is moving, even when we don’t see the full picture. She dives into the practice of wearing the “Garment of Openness”—waking u...
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January 26, 2025 • 33 mins
Reflecting on the strength of personal connections, Rachel Joy Baribeau Rohe discusses the impact of extending an open hand instead of a closed fist. She explores the idea that true influence starts with love—an act of vulnerability and courage that creates space for growth, collaboration, and meaningful change. Whether it’s in the workplace, your family, or your community, love is a tool that can heal wounds, bridge gaps, and spar...
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January 19, 2025 • 27 mins
Rachel Joy Baribeau reflects on recent experiences, including a transformative speaking engagement in Destin, Florida, and an impactful dinner with remarkable women that highlighted the beauty of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Rachel offers wisdom, stories, and practical tools for living with more grace and courage in 2025. She encourages listeners to embrace past versions of themselves, let go of shame, and say “yes” to oppor...
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January 17, 2025 • 56 mins
Rachel Joy Baribeau dives deep into an extraordinary conversation with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a trauma-trained clinical psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and author of Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions About Grief and Loss. From raw stories of personal loss to groundbreaking insights into grief and healing, this episode is a masterclass in navigating life’s most challenging transitions.
Meghan shares her personal journey of pro...
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December 22, 2024 • 40 mins
Rachel opens up about the weight of shame many of us unknowingly carry and how it holds us back from stepping into our full potential. She shares personal stories of overcoming shame, financial struggles, and difficult seasons in her life. She challenges listeners to reflect on the areas of their lives where shame might be lurking—whether it’s about finances, relationships, health, or personal failures—and to commit to leaving that...
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December 15, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, Rachel Joy Barbeau Rohe shares her experience speaking at Varsity Spirit. She dives deep into what it means to walk in your purpose and the challenges that often come with stepping into your calling. Rachel also encourages listeners to approach 2025 with clarity, grace, and purpose, giving themselves permission to grow without self-judgment.
This episode is a reminder that life’s challenges don’t define you—they ...
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