Episode Playlist
Episode 228 - THE JOY OF A GOOD OUTFIT( 0:30:4)
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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)
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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 224 -THE JOY OF DITCHING I CAN'T( 0:29:43)
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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)
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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 221 - WHEN CHRISTMAS ISN'T JOYOUS( 0:32:13)
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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 217 - THE JOY OF TAKING UP SPACE( 0:31:15)
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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 213 - THE JOYS OF DATING IN YOUR 50'S( 0:32:12)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.