Dec 23, 2024
Are you ready to receive more peace, joy, and happiness in your life? Anyone else ready for more calm over the holidays and in 2025? Well, today is your lucky day. I have an expert on the podcast today who studies “Joy & Happiness” unlike anyone I know. His name is Andrew Cannon and he’s on a mission to make the world a much happier and healthier place — especially for kids. Andrew is the founder of EQ Joy, an organization that’s helping children and adults alike harness the power of emotional intelligence and joy. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!
Andrew brings over 30 years of experience in market research and
insights to his work with EQ Joy, but it’s his personal
journey that really makes his message so impactful. After
struggling with depression, Andrew discovered the fundamental truth
that strong self-love and authentic belonging are key building
blocks to a life filled with joy. Now, through EQ Joy, he’s
empowering kids to develop emotional intelligence and
helping adults unlock more joy in their daily lives.
In this conversation, Andrew and I dive into some heavy statistics
that really hit home. Did you know that 1 in 10 high school
students (grades 9-12) in the U.S. attempted suicide in 2021?
That’s nearly 2 million kids. This statistic is absolutely
heartbreaking, and it’s something we need to address —
especially when we consider that many of these kids just don’t
know how to navigate their emotions.
But it’s not all heavy. We also talk about how we can actively choose joy every single day and build a toolkit for mental and emotional well-being — for ourselves and for the children in our lives.
Here’s what we cover:
One thing Andrew said really stuck with me: "The more joy you bring into the world, the more you’ll create in your own life." I love that, and it’s something we can all take to heart.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
If you’re passionate about spreading joy — or if you want to bring more joy into your own life — this episode is for you. Andrew shares some truly powerful insights that can help us all take steps toward a more joyful, fulfilling life.
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to share it with your friends, family, or anyone who could use a little more joy and positivity in their life. It’s time to spread the message and help make a real impact on kids’ mental health.
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Also here’s where you can find Andrew Cannon,
How You Can Get Involved with EQ Joy:
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Andrew Cannon is the founder of EQJOY and the Art and Science
of Joy. With a background of 30 years working in the market
research / insights sector advising decision-makers on making
customer-centric decisions, over the last few years Andrew has
used his understanding of people, values, attitudes, and behaviors,
to dive deep into the drivers of and the barriers to joy. His
own struggle with depression taught him the fundamental truth
that strong self-love and authentic belonging are crucial
building blocks for a joy-filled life. Through the charity EQJOY,
Andrew is currently on a dual mission to empower children to
develop emotional intelligence and to empower adults to
harvest more joy in their lives. Find out more and connect
with Andrew on LinkedIn.