🎙 Welcome to JOYrific! A podcast dedicated to real conversations, deep connections, and personal growth. Hosted by Jamie Braithwaite, JOYrific explores the emotional intelligence, resilience, and transformation we experience in every season of life.
🌱 Season 4 Theme: Becoming
Life is not about arriving—it’s about becoming. This season, we dive into the lessons, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape who we are meant to be. From healing and gratitude to curiosity and courage, we uncover the stories and insights that help us grow with intention.
Be Bored Deep Dive Discussion with Dr. Matt Larsen
Boredom gets a bad rap. In a world where every free moment is filled with a screen, we’ve forgotten that boredom is the birthplace of fun, creativity, and even deep relationships.
In this episode of JOYrific, Dr. Matt Larsen—child psychiatrist, father of five, and expert in raising awesome kids—joins me to explore what happens when we allow ourselves (and our children) to be bored. We discuss the powerful link between boredom and imagination, the hidden dangers of constant distraction, and how reclaiming unstructured time can transform the way we engage with the world.
What happens when kids don’t get bored enough to create their own fun?
How can you actually cut back on phone time (without hating your life)?
Why are we so afraid of risk—and what’s that costing our children?
And of course, we talk about Taco Tuesday, road trips, and the power of unplugging. So, put your phone away (yes, really) and take a listen.
Be Curious. Be Creative. Be Fun.
And most importantly—Be Bored.
10 Mar 2025
Be Curious with Jameson
In this special bonus track, Jamie and Jameson take a fun, fresh look at what it really means to Be Curious! From asking big questions to exploring new ideas, they dive into the power of curiosity and why it’s the key to learning, growing, and understanding the world around us.
10 Mar 2025
Be Curious ✨HIGHLIGHTS✨ with Garth Braithwaite
Curiosity is the key to stronger relationships and better conversations. In
this episode, Garth and I explore how staying curious instead of jumping to
conclusions can transform parenting, partnerships, and everyday
interactions. Inspired by Ted Lasso’s “Be Curious, Not Judgmental,” we
discuss the power of pausing, listening, and asking better questions
—especially when navigating challenges with kids, spouses, and coworkers.
💡 Curiosity isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being open to
learning and growing together.
🎧 Tune in & stay curious! 🚀
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
6,205
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
47
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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