The Joy You’re Overlooking Everyday with Shari Alyse

What Have You Already Missed by Rushing Through Your Life?

You are in for a truly special episode this week on Look for the Good when I welcome American’s Joy Magnet and bestselling author, Shari Alyse.

This 2x TEDx speaker may give you full-body chills as she shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story of discovering joy—and a powerful perspective on why we’re really here—all while dancing for her ailing father during his battle with ALS. It’s one of those moments that stays with you.

And what she did next is just as powerful…

Shortly after her father passed, Shari honored his wish in the most beautiful way—by hitting the road in an RV and creating her 8-episode show Joy Ride, traveling across the country to interview people about joy…uncovering its true meaning while helping all of us respark our own along the way.

You won’t want to miss the simple but profound secret she shares about focus—and how it can completely determine your joy factor on any given day.

Stay all the way to the end when Shari offers 3 powerful (and practical) tips to help you step more fully into the present moment—because that’s where the magic actually lives.

You’ll also love her easy-to-remember reframe that helps you decide who you want to be before you even walk into a room. (Game changer.)

And if you fall in love with her energy (you will), be sure to check out her hit streaming talk show, Good Morning Joy, where she spreads inspiration and positivity daily.

This one is jam-packed, heart-opening, and exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Tune in to Look for the Good every Monday at 5am and 5pm here on Dreamvisions7 Radio Network.

What you’ll take away:

• How your focus shapes your daily experience of joy
• A powerful perspective shift on why we’re here
• 3 simple ways to become more present (and why it matters)
• A quick reframe to ground yourself before any situation
• How joy can exist—even in life’s hardest and most meaningful moments

BIO: Shari Alyse is a #1 best-selling author, 2x TEDx speaker, and the host of the hit streaming talk show Good Morning Joy and the upcoming docuseries Joy Drive. Known as America’s Joy Magnet, her mission is to help the world rediscover its joy through meaningful media that inspires authentic connection, healing, and self-love.

Find out more about her at: https://sharialyse.com/

What if the secret to what is holding you back in life, isn’t what you think? What if it’s not your circumstances or limited resources? But it’s your story?

You know the one I mean…that quiet little negative story you tell yourself about what’s not possible or why you don’t deserve it or maybe it’s too late for you.

And once you see it…everything begins to change.

Hey friends, Carrie here, your host and Professor of Happiness & Joy, and I’m personally inviting you to join me for a FREE 3-Day Story Detox, happening online April 15 – 17 at noon est. It’s a quick lunch break reset with me

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost a part of yourself…this is for you!, my friend!

Sign up today at https://carrierowan.com/storydetox/

Because it’s not you, it’s your STORY!!

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Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

Why Creativity Might Be the Missing Key to Your Happiness with Stacey Peasley

What if the very thing you’ve been putting off… is the thing that could change everything?

You are in for such a treat this week as singer/songwriter and children’s music Grammy winner Stacey Peasley joins me for a conversation that will have you rethinking creativity in a whole new way. We dive into how creativity isn’t just something “extra”… it might actually be essential—and yes, it just might save your life.

Stacey shares powerful insights on what it really means to show up authentically, how that authenticity leads you straight to your passions, and why giving yourself permission to be messy (and not good at something… yet!) could be the exact doorway to more joy, freedom, and fulfillment.

And stay with us until the end—because her journey to the Grammys is not what you think… and it’s a story that will inspire you to keep going, even when the path feels unclear.

With a Masters in Teaching and a heart devoted to helping children connect through music, Stacey also shares simple, meaningful ways to reach kids more deeply—through creativity, play, and presence.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why creativity is more than a hobby—it’s a lifeline
• How authenticity unlocks your true passions (and possibly your next chapter)
• Why starting messy might be the smartest thing you ever do
• Simple ways to connect with children through music and creativity
• The surprising truth behind the road to a Grammy

Don’t miss this inspiring, joy-filled episode… and who knows—by the end, you might just be picking up that guitar (or whatever’s been calling you) and finally saying YES.

Tune in LIVE Monday 3/30/26 at 5am & 5pm ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/

BIO: Stacey Peasley is a singer, songwriter, and early childhood music teacher who has been making music for children and families for over a decade. She has been the recipient of many songwriting awards and also was a part of the team that won the Grammy for Best Children’s Album in 2025.

FIND OUT MORE about Stacey here: https://staceypeasley.com/

What if the secret to what is holding you back in life, isn’t what you think? What if it’s not your circumstances or limited resources? But it’s your story?

You know the one I mean…that quiet little negative story you tell yourself about what’s not possible or why you don’t deserve it or maybe it’s too late for you.

And once you see it…everything begins to change.

Hey friends, Carrie here, your host and Professor of Happiness & Joy, and I’m personally inviting you to join me for a FREE 3-Day Story Detox, happening online April 15 – 17 at noon est. It’s a quick lunch break reset with me If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost a part of yourself…this is for you!, my friend! Sign up today at https://carrierowan.com/storydetox/ Because it’s not you, it’s your STORY!!

Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today!

Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

Using Defiance to Build Resilience in Life’s Hardest Moments with Julia Fox Garrison

What if the very things you wish never happened… were actually shaping something beautiful?

This week on Look for the Good, I’m joined by Julia Fox Garrison—award-winning, bestselling author and speaker—who truly embodies what it means to turn lemons into lemonade.

After a massive stroke left her without function on one side of her body—and a later battle with cancer—Julia didn’t just survive… she found a way to thrive.

And how she did it will stay with you long after you listen:

• You’ll hear how she describes defiance as a form of resilience
• How one powerful sentence helped her reframe cancer—and changed everything
• And why the words you speak (to yourself especially) matter more than you think

If you’ve ever felt stuck in regret, weighed down by “should-haves,” or caught in a loop of negative stories… this episode will help you shift your perspective and start living your best life now.

This is one of those conversations that gives you goosebumps—and leaves you deeply grateful for the little things we often take for granted.

Tune in LIVE: Monday 3/23/26 5AM & 5PM EST Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Listen on the radio here: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/look-for-the-good/

BIO: Julia Fox Garrison grew up in in a loving, if chaotic, household with eight brothers—an upbringing that no doubt made her battle-ready for the fight of her life. At the age of 37, while busy raising a family and building a career, her plans and dreams were changed forever by a sudden and severe stroke. Thus, Julia began a journey of recovery, rediscovery, and reinvention. Out of adversity came an accomplished author, dedicated healthcare advocate, and powerful motivational speaker.

To this day, she continues to overcome the effects of her stroke while sharing her message of patient-based healthcare and humanity-based business through her writings, talks, and presentations.

“A stroke (literally) of luck helped define the essence of her life. Her inspirational story can help us find ours.” —Dr. Oz

Wielding her trademark humor, unwavering optimism, and the wisdom of firsthand experience, Julia challenges her audience to take on the perspective of those they serve and lead.

Find out more about Julia and her book Don’t Leave Me This Way (or when I get back on my feet you’ll be sorry), from HarperCollines Publishers at https://www.juliafoxgarrison.com/

Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today!

Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/