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In this inspiring episode of the Joy of Living Podcast, Barry Shore, the Ambassador of Joy, welcomes comedian, actress, writer, producer, and podcaster Jamie Denbo, best known through her hilarious alter ego Beverly Ginsberg.
Barry and Jamie explore the powerful role of laughter, humor, and joy during challenging and uncertain times. Jamie shares how her Beverly character—a kooky, modern 75-year-old woman starting over in California—uses comedy to explore wellness, aging, family, and the absurdities of everyday life.
The conversation also dives into the importance of perspective, allowing your inner child to emerge, finding joy even during turmoil, and not taking life too seriously. Jamie discusses her Beverly Podcast, her approach to parodying the wellness world, and why humor can bring people back to their humanity.
Barry also shares powerful lessons about “SMILE,” gratitude, choice, purpose, and making a difference, reminding listeners that laughter and a positive perspective can help us create a more joyful life.
Show Notes:
• 00:45 – The Joy of Living philosophy and becoming your best self
• 02:21 – Living with purpose and making a difference
• 03:28 – “SMILE”: Seeing Miracles in Life Every Day
• 03:48 – Barry’s inspiring journey through paralysis and adversity
• 06:45 – “Choice, not chance, determines your destiny”
• 08:06 – The power of saying “Thank you”
• 09:27 – Introducing Jamie Denbo and Beverly Ginsberg
• 14:47 – Why laughter brings us back to our humanity
• 15:12 – Laughter as a therapeutic pressure valve
• 17:16 – The importance of letting your inner child emerge
• 17:43 – Beverly Ginsberg and the power of starting over
• 25:19 – Finding humor in modern wellness culture
• 29:34 – Why wellness doesn’t always have to be so serious
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About Jamie Denbo
JAMIE DENBO is a writer/producer (Grey’s Anatomy, Rebel, American Princess) and an actor with 100+ on-camera and voice credits. She’s also a podcaster and comedian (The Beverly Podcast, Ronna & Beverly) and a 2025/2026 Digital Storytelling Fellow with the Jewish Writers Institute. She trained, performed and taught at The Upright Citizens Brigade.
