0:00 / 0:00

The Joy Jam

Episode Playlist
Episode 228 - THE JOY OF A GOOD OUTFIT( 0:30:4)       
Episode Information
We are often judged by what we wear. What do you want people to see when they look at you? Are you giving yourself permission to be you?
Published: 25/02/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
Episode 227 - THE JOY OF BEING NEURODIVERGENT( 0:29:35)       
Episode Information
Have you often wondered why you don't seem to fit in and having to pretend to be 'normal'? Are you creative and its easy to become obsessed to hyperfocussed on only that? Do people call you stubborn, distracting, sensitive or other labels? Have you considered it may be due to nuerodivergence.
Published: 18/02/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 226 - THE JOY OF KNOWING OURSELVES( 0:31:30)       
Episode Information
As we age, we are often more self aware about who we are, our values and the way we tick. Maree shares how you're never too old to learn new things about yourself.
Published: 11/02/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 225 - THE JOY OF BIRTHDAYS( 0:31:1)       
Episode Information
On Maree's birthday she reflects on taking responsibility for our own joy rather than waiting for joy to come to us. She shares stories of birthdays of old.
Published: 4/02/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 224 -THE JOY OF DITCHING I CAN'T( 0:29:43)       
Episode Information
Maree discusses breaking down those unhelpful road blocks we put up in our lives supposedly to keep us safe but they stop us from thriving. AI helps with an astounding and profound message to the world.
Published: 28/01/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 223 - THE JOY OF TRANSITION w/ Lynette( 0:32:12)       
Episode Information
Maree interviews Lynette Butler, certified Life Coach on her business which helps people transition into retirement, a new career, travel or any other life changing transition. She talks about how our roles are often tied up with our identity but finding new purpose utilising our skills can be challenging.
Published: 21/01/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 222 - NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS OR NOT? - w/ Sonia( 0:30:23)       
Episode Information
Maree interviews Mind Empowerment expert Sonia McIndoe about her coaching business and new retreat venture. We discussed the validity of New Years resolutions and whether we are just setting ourselves up to fail.
Published: 14/01/2026 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 221 - WHEN CHRISTMAS ISN'T JOYOUS( 0:32:13)       
Episode Information
For many, Christmas isn't a wonderful time of year. Grief, family conflict, financial pressure and loneliness can make for a sad and stressful season. How do you navigate your way to feeling joy?
Published: 17/12/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 220 - CHOOSING JOY THIS SEASON( 0:30:35)       
Episode Information
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed this time of year? Maree shares tips on how to choose joy this season.
Published: 10/12/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 219 - THE GIFT OF THE SEASON( 0:30:22)       
Episode Information
As we head into this busy, crazy time of year, Maree contemplates what is important. To create wonderful memories give someone your time.
Published: 3/12/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 218 - THE JOY OF FOSTERING w/ Sarah( 0:32:30)       
Episode Information
Maree interviews Sarah Laurence about the realities, challenges and joy of fostering Tamariki New Zealand. Sarah has been a caregiver for OT fore the past 9 years.
Published: 26/11/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 217 - THE JOY OF TAKING UP SPACE( 0:31:15)       
Episode Information
Have you given yourself permission to take up space in this world or do you judge yourself to the point where you have to wear flattering clothes, refuse to have photos taken or try and shrink in social situations? If so, then this episode is for you!
Published: 19/11/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 216 - LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX( 0:32:31)       
Episode Information
This week: Maree finishes this series by getting down and personal on masturbation, fantasies and sexual quirks.
Published: 12/11/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 215 - LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX - w/ Douglas( 0:31:40)       
Episode Information
Interview with Douglas Seivers Jarrett on dating, sex, relationships all from a queer perspective. We discuss how to keep intimacy alive after the honeymoon is over.
Published: 5/11/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 214 - LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX( 0:28:59)       
Episode Information
Maree delves into the subject of dating, sex, relationships and then marrying a woman. What does intimacy look like as we mature?
Published: 29/10/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 213 - THE JOYS OF DATING IN YOUR 50'S( 0:32:12)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This week: A new series talking about sex. Kate Wild discusses all of her dating disasters over the years while navigating single life as a mature woman.
Published: 22/10/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 212 - THE JOY OF GIVING OURSELVES PERMISSION( 0:31:22)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This Week: Do you need to give yourself permission to be happy? Are you happy with what you have or are you a person is is always striving for the next 'best' thing to make yourself happy?
Published: 15/10/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 211 - FINDING JOY WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS - w/ Renee( 0:32:16)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This week: Maree interviews Renee Dingwall about her life before, during and after catching COVID and ending up wheelchair bound. Life has never gone back to 'normal' for Renee so how does she accept it and move forward?
Published: 8/10/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 210 - THE JOY OF RAISING YOUR MIDDLE FINGER( 0:30:37)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This week: Do you wish you could pull the finger to the world? To live life out loud on your terms? Maree discusses just that, how she ditches shame, unwanted opinions, unhealthy friends and more in the hopes of becoming more authentically herself.
Published: 1/10/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 209 - WHERE DID THE ROMANCE GO?( 0:28:56)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This week: Maree, with permission from the author, Martha E. Wright, reads an article on ageing relationships and how complacency and routine can result in a lack of intimacy.
Published: 24/09/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 208 - WHAT MAKES US HAPPY?( 0:29:42)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This Week: Maree shares how losing her career through a botched surgery ended up challenging what she believed happiness to be. She had to find purpose and meaning in order to heal.
Published: 17/09/2025 10:00:00 p.m.
The Joy Jam Episode 207 - THE JOY OF BEING SEEN AND HEARD( 0:29:57)       
Episode Information
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This week: Maree discusses how getting to know our true self, including the darkness can result in having more self compassion. Then we are able to share our true self with others.
Published: 10/09/2025 10:00:00 p.m.