Have you ever stopped to think about how the colours you wear, see, and surround yourself with shape the way you feel—and how others see you? Now... how about how they relate to the colour of your skin?

Join Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, Justin Nai'im Hurdle-Price and I for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about how colour intertwines with identity, race, culture, and self-expression.Together, we unravel some of the unspoken truths about how colour impacts our lives, from the emotions it evokes to the stories it tells about who we are.

But here’s where it gets really interesting—how do we navigate colour when it’s tied to something as complex as race or cultural programming? What does it mean to embrace blackness and whiteness in a world that doesn’t often celebrate diversity? And why do some of us hesitate to wear bold colours - why are we so afraid of standing out?

This is not one of our typical discussions about colour psychology. It’s a raw, honest exploration of why colour matters on a much deeper level, especially for people of colour who are constantly having to navigate predominantly white spaces. In this episode we dig in to unspoken rules, fears, and societal pressures—but also how breaking through these obstacles can lead to more freedom, more joy, and a stronger connection to who we really are.

You’ll hear us dive into how colour can ground us, comfort us, or even hold us back. We challenge ideas like “I don’t see colour” and perhaps most importantly, we celebrate how diversity and individuality enrich our lives. Are you ready to see colour in a whole new way?

Let’s explore together.

Links for Dr.Lynne:

Website

On the Matter of Race

Dealing with Whiteness Episodes (from previous podcast: Joy, Colour, Impact and Dogs)

• Introduction to Dealing with Whiteness
• Unpacking the Myth of Perfectionism
• Why is the Pet Industry so White?
• Truth about the word "Woke"
• Talking to your Kids about Racism

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What can it look like to put joy back in our relationship with Food? In my Joy First journey I've definitely embraced comfort food and that food is a REALLY important part of my joy... so I think this conversation is SUPER important. So today we're chatting with Laura Lacey Nutritionist and Health Coach for Women (specializing in Perimenopause & Menopause) Laura believes in wellness, nutrition, science and compassion.

Today Laura and I are diving in to a delicious conversation about 'eating the rainbow'. We're exploring the ways food gives us clues about its goodness (as well as discussing the 'bad foods'). If you're feeling drawn to eating more wholesome, real foods... modifying what you feed your body... improving your gut health, or losing weight... or if you're simply interested in learning more about what we eat - you're going to LOVE this episode.

We're going to go 'colour by colour' through the rainbow of food available to us, what to eat more of, and what to avoid, based on its phytochemicals (the stuff that gives fruit and veg its colour).

Recent related episode with Dr.Janna Scharfenberg (touching-on Ayurvedic nutrition)

https://joyfirstworld.com/blogs/joy-first-podcast/finding-winter-joy-with-colour-ayurveda-episode-7

Learn more about Laura and her practice:

visit www.lauralacey.com

To receive weekly tips from Laura about nutrition and menopause subscribe to the Menopause Musings Newsletter:

https://www.lauralacey.com/newsletter

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How about we skip the New Year's Resolutions this year and instead get real about the practical how-to's of finding and prioritizing joy amidst the challenges of entrepreneurship and family life? Today we've got ten road-tested, simple but powerful recipes for making joy easier to find, choose and share each day. If you're ready to shrug off the expectations society, our families and friends put on us in favor of a personal truth that feels more authentic - you're going to love this conversation.

Takeaways:

• Pick one of 10 simple recipes for joy first living and working
• Inspo for a 'word of the year' that leads to the type of change and growth you want most
• How to ditch the one thought pattern that is enemy #1 of growth
• The fastest route to greater intimacy and trust
• My #1 non-negotiable to improve and maintain my mental health.
• Top tips for how to reject societal 'shoulds' that kill joy
• What to measure on the way to success
• The most effective tool we've found in 20 yrs for increasing productivity and consistency
• The contagious way your joy can help everyone around you

Links:

Join our Joy Focus Planning Circle

Join our next Live round of Colour Joy

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