Episode Details

Joyce Strong is a multi-faceted creator whose work spans healthcare, coaching, and political analysis. She is the author of the Substack publication The Strong Pub, where she explores the intersection of human psychology and global events. One of the things I admire most is her work as a hockey coach.

Professional Background

* Healthcare: She is a Registered Nurse (RN), a background that often informs her analytical perspective on health and wellness.

* Coaching: She works as a coach, focusing on helping individuals navigate complex personal and professional dynamics.

* Writing & Analysis: Her writing covers a broad range of topics, including:

* Politics: U.S. domestic politics and global geopolitics.

* Finance: Economic insights and financial analysis.

* Psychology: Deep dives into human behavior and mental clarity.

Content & Creative Work

Beyond traditional essays, Joyce incorporates diverse media into her work to provide “analysis, insight, and clarity you can use”:

* Music: She collaborates on musical projects, providing lyrics for songs produced using AI tools like Suno (e.g., “Runnin' On Peace,” “He’d Rather Be Writing,” and “Blue Between the Mountains”).

* Visual Art & Humor: She uses art and humor to simplify complex topics, as in her “Beginner’s Voice” series, which focuses on nonviolent communication and seeing the world with a “Beginner’s Mind.”

* Collaborations: She frequently engages with other writers and thinkers, such as Walter Rhein, for live video discussions on the craft of writing without fear.

Latest - Runnin’ On Peace - A Song - April 23, 2026

Beginner’s Voice - April 23, 2026

Intersection between Beginner’s Mind & Non-Violent Communication

Bridge: Truth + Empathy = Understanding

Beginner’s Mind in a Rigged World - April 22, 2026

He’d Rather Be Writing - A Song, Lyrics by Joyce Strong, music by Suno

April 20, 2026

Writing Without Fear with Walter Rhein - April 20, 2026

Blue Between the Mountains - A Song, Lyrics by Joyce Strong, music by Suno, April 14, 2026

Talking Points: Returning to the Beginner’s Mind

What Beginner’s Mind Actually Means

* A beginner’s mind is the ability to approach situations without assumptions.

* It’s openness. Curiosity. Willingness to see what’s actually there, not what you expect to see.

* It’s not about being inexperienced.

* It’s about not being limited by your experience.

The Downside of Experience

* The more experienced you become, the more likely you are to:

* assume you already know

* stop asking questions

* rely on past solutions for new problems

* Experience builds confidence.

* But unchecked, it also builds blind spots.

How Expertise Turns i