Welcome to Part 2 of a mini-series on how to bring more fun into your life -- not the fake kind of fun, but rather the soul-filling kind that makes you feel fully alive.

I'm a firm believer that we're not meant to just "get by" in life. We're not meant to feel constantly stuck on hamster wheels of exhaustion and distraction. We were never meant to stop playing... yet somewhere along the line as more and more responsibility got added, we easily forget to remain playful. We become too tired for connection. We become too distracted to enter a state of flow.

Part 1 talked about the problem we're all facing, and Part 2 will provide you with a solution to explore and hopefully rediscover a part of you that you're missing. So, let's take a fun audit ;)

This series was inspired by Catherine Price's book The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life.

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Welcome to a 3-part series where I unpack some of my own internal musings, alongside evidence-backed research to identify a problem that we're all currently facing... We've forgotten how to have true fun, because we've bought into the lies we've been sold by a society that is using our brains against us.

So, in a year where I'm reclaiming the joy of true fun, I invite you to journey with me through the problem this week. Next week, I promise to bring you the solution. And in the final part of this mini-series, I'll tell you about my own personal experiment -- what I loved, what I learned, and what I'll do differently next time.

This series was inspired by Catherine Price's book The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life.

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Faith, Neuroscience & the Mental Health Benefits of Joyful Worship

Did you know the Bible connects joy and movement long before neuroscience did?

In this episode of Carry Confetti, we revisit the moment when David danced before the Lord with all his might... and explore what modern brain science says about why that matters.

From dopamine and endorphins to stress reduction and emotional resilience, movement isn’t just physical — it’s neurological and spiritual. What if practicing embodied joy is one of the most powerful tools God gave us for mental health?

In this episode, we explore:

• The neuroscience of joy and movement
• Why dancing reduces stress and boosts mood
• What David’s worship teaches us about freedom and courage
• How physical expression strengthens faith and emotional well-being

If you’re interested in Christian mental health, faith and neuroscience, worship, or practical ways to cultivate joy, this episode is for you.

Your brain will love it. And your soul just might too.

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Have you ever gotten distracted when trying to read your Bible? Or perhaps sidetracked when attempting to spend time with God? Maybe your mind wandered all too easily?

Me too, friend :)

This life can be so distracting, and I want to tell you about a particular outfit in the Bible that priests wore that kept them focused on the matters of God.

Let’s take it as inspiration for how we can enter the presence of God today — intentional and distraction free.

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Click the link to find out what this newsletter is about, and I hope that I can continue to bring joy to your ears, as well as your inbox.

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Welcome back to a brand new year of Carry Confetti! In this episode, I'll share with you a verse that will be anchoring us for the year ahead – a verse that that is a promise from God.

If you're in the camp of people feeling stuck and heavy and hesitant for 2026, this might just be the very thing you need to hear to take some steps forward.

If you're in the camp of people feeling jovial and optimistic for the year that's already unfolding, this episode will add fuel to your flame.

Let's talk about a prophetic word from Isaiah and what it means for us today.

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Click the link to find out what this newsletter is about, and I hope that I can continue to bring joy to your ears, as well as your inbox.

God bless y'all!

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Welcome back for another year of Carry Confetti!!! Whether you've been here since Day 1 or maybe a friend just sent you this trailer, I'm so glad you're here.

I can't wait to explore more topics with you this year, and I hope you're excited for all that God is going to reveal to us in each new episode.

In the first 12 months of this podcast, we reached 580 cities in 67 countries around the world. Let's keep that confetti party going y'all!

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I'll see you back here on Monday, 9 February, for my first episode of 2026 :)

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As we wrap up 2025, this final episode is a moment to look back and celebrate while also looking forward with expectation for all that the new year will bring.

Join me as I unpack Spotify Wrapped for Carry Confetti Podcast.... and let me just say, WOW GOD IS GOOD.

You’ll also hear a final Confetti Recipe I've been saving for you designed to help you approach goal-setting for 2026 with clarity, kindness, and evidence-based intention. Sustainable and 'feel good' growth happens when our daily habits align with our overarching values.

This isn’t about hustling into a new year.
Rather, it’s about setting yourself up to take tiny (achievable) steps in the right direction, mark meaning with every action you take, and carry confetti with the deep-seated belief that good things are coming your way.

Let’s close the year well — and begin again, on purpose. 🎉

Thank you for being here!

I'll see you again in February 2026 :)

Love,

Darcie

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The nativity story is so familiar that it’s easy to stop noticing how extraordinary it really is. In this episode of Carry Confetti, we take a fresh look at the nativity scene and uncover the layers of wonder woven into Jesus’ birth.

What if the details we gloss over are the very ones that invite us into awe? From ancient prophecies aligning across centuries, to the timing of his birth at that point in history, to who was (and wasn't) present at his birth... this episode asks questions you may never have paused to consider before. And I hope it helps you to see this timeless story with fresh eyes and renewed curiosity.

Whether you're a believer or not, I invite you to unwrap the wonder of the Christmas story with me. Make room to marvel this week.

Merry Christmas y'all!

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