Rachel Joy Baribeau has always been a trailblazer. She was the first female host on SiriusXM’s college sports channel. She hosted the very first College Football Playoff championship game for the 2014 season and is a proud voter of the Heisman Trophy. From the mountaintop of her career as a sportscaster, Rachel has also seen valleys of despair. She has fought battles with substance abuse and the loss of her beloved mother to cancer. This is why Rachel penned the remarkable new book Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It).

In our conversation, we talk about some of the stories she shared in her book and how you can connect with people on a deeper level to spread more joy in your world. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

About Rachel: Rachel Joy Baribeau is a Moth award-winning storyteller, an inspirational speaker, a national movement maker, and a former ceiling-shattering national sportscaster. She received her bachelor’s in Radio, Television, and Film from Auburn University and is the host of the Joystarters podcast. When she is not traveling to speak or teach, Rachel enjoys naps, dancing in her kitchen, museums, and history. Of all the titles she holds, she loves wife and bonus mom the most.

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Website: Rachel Baribeau Foundation: I’m Changing the Narrative Book: Relentless Joy Twitter: @RachelBaribeau Instagram: Rachel Baribeau About Ryan:

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(0:00) Introduction to Rachel Barbot and her book "Relentless Joy" (2:01) Rachel's background, "I'm Changing the Narrative" movement, and speaking at TCU (5:18) The power of connection and support in teams (11:03) Rachel's relationship with Kevin Turner and the genesis of her book (18:35) Finding joy amidst pain and embracing the present moment (24:39) Stories that inspire gratitude and challenge snap judgments (30:23) The significance of forgiveness and the outlook on college football (33:54) NIL money, mental health, and culture issues in college sports (36:03) Where to find Rachel Barbeau and her work online (37:00) Closing remarks and contact information