Discover joy in your everyday life.

Matt Bloom shares simple practices that build our capacity to connect with joy in our daily lives, and to share that joy with others.

In just 5 minutes, Matt will say something that resonates with me and I can think on throughout the day. It’s a reminder to look for joy.
Marcie S.
Seattle, WA
I started listening at the beginning of the series. I used to have the practice of seeming small things in life and finding joy but life got in the way. I was the main caregiver for my husband and mother while they were sick. The other day I felt the sun shining on my back as I was pumping gas and I was reminded and encouraged to see the joy in small things everyday. The Joyful Life helped me find that practice again.
Deb S.
Richmond, VA
I feel more peace and calm. These sessions settle me. I feel more clear headed and I’m able to process information and think through things. I feel more balanced, grounded, brings me back to the joyful life.
Sharon
Portland, OR
Inspiring, a challenge to be hopeful and spread joy, to see the opportunities for peace.
Valerie P.
Sunnyvale, CA

Matt Bloom, Ph.D.

Matt Bloom is a writer, speaker, co-founder of Ritual, and professor of management. He has been a wellbeing researcher for nearly three decades. Matt has traveled to more than 25 countries to study humanitarian workers, global health workers, clergy and helping and healing professionals. He received more than $10 million in grant funding to support his research.

In addition to the Joyful Life, some of Matt’s favorite wellbeing practices are hiking, bouldering, baking bread, watching baseball and reading poetry.

“Joy clarifies what gives meaning to our lives, and strengthens our capacity to live each day in faithfulness to those things. Joy sparks our moral imagination and broadens our capacity to live wisely. And joy grounds us in what is truly good and so it provides us with a sure and steady foundation when life becomes unsettled.”
—  Matt
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Feel your Feelings with Jamila Reddy
For Hard Days with Fr. James Martin
Our Mind, Body, and Spirit with Dr. Mariel Buquè
Let Go of Regret with Elan Babchuk
Meeting with Tenderness with Fr. Greg Boyle
Sustaining Ourselves with Tim Shriver
Our Joy with Sharon Salzberg
Finding Our True Selves with Parker Palmer
Feel your Feelings with Jamila Reddy
For Hard Days with Fr. James Martin
Our Mind, Body, and Spirit with Dr. Mariel Buquè
Let Go of Regret with Elan Babchuk
Meeting with Tenderness with Fr. Greg Boyle
Sustaining Ourselves with Tim Shriver
Our Joy with Sharon Salzberg

Small steps to a more fulfilling life

Ritual offers an oasis of audio experiences to replenish your wellbeing and renew your spiritual connection. Leaders in science, faith, and culture share practices that help you feel centered, nourished and purposeful in your daily life.

Guided by experts who care

Our curated practices are guided by compassionate leaders in self-care, faith, and culture. They share their wisdom in digestible practices.

Kathleen Cahalan
leading theologian
Kathleen Cahalan
Alex Elle
ny times best-selling author
Alex Elle
Simone Manuel
olympic gold medalist
Simone Manuel