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Husband and Wife duo, Matt & Kelsey share how they attempt to find true happiness while navigating life!

Kelsey & Matt Preciado


    • Mar 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES

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    The Genuine Joy podcast is an absolute joy to listen to. As a long-time follower of Kelsey on Instagram, I was thrilled when she and her husband Matt decided to venture into the world of podcasting. The episodes are filled with genuine laughter, heartfelt discussions, and relatable content that always puts a smile on my face. It's like listening to two best friends chat about life, love, and finding joy in the everyday moments.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Kelsey and Matt. Their friendship and love for each other shines through in every episode, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the conversation. They have great banter, share personal stories, and offer valuable insights on various topics that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    Another great aspect is the range of subjects they cover. From relationship advice to self-care tips to finding joy in everyday life, there's something for everyone in this podcast. Kelsey and Matt bring their own unique perspectives to each subject, making it relatable for listeners from all walks of life. They also frequently answer listener questions, adding an interactive element to the podcast that helps create a sense of community.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one small complaint I have is that sometimes the audio quality can be a bit low or muffled. It doesn't happen often, but there are moments where it's difficult to hear what they're saying clearly. However, this is a minor issue that doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Genuine Joy podcast is an absolute gem that brings happiness and positivity into my life with every episode. Kelsey and Matt's genuine personalities shine through in every word they speak, making it easy to connect with them on a personal level. Whether you're looking for entertainment or inspiration, this podcast delivers both in abundance. I highly recommend giving it a listen - it's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.



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    Latest episodes from Genuine Joy

    Michelle & Mummy Pig

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 65:37


    In this episode, Matt and Kelsey chat about all the shows they are trying to keep up with, a pop culture update and the joy of grocery store music. 

    SNL & Superbowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 51:36


    In this episode, Matt & Kelsey discuss their love for SNL as well as chat pop culture stories like Justin & Blake drama and what brands will have super bowl commercials! There are giggles and joy all throughout, enjoy!

    Saving Speidi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 57:12


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt discuss the LA Wildfires and Matt talks about how firefighters handle the situation. Then they talk all things pop culture with Speidi and Beyoncé then round it out with tik tok ban news!

    Bri over Bryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 44:02


    In this episode, Kelsey fills Matt in on the biggest pop culture story of the moment - Briana LaPaglia and Zach Bryan's breakup! They discuss a few other things like life lately and Kelsey's tiktok getting hacked too.

    Coffee Coffee Dingle Dingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 44:13


    In this episode, Kelsey & Matt discuss love is blind, halloween parties and of course pop culture moments.  They deep dive into their for you pages and what they have been served.  Their feeds are completely different and it is hilarious!

    Workout Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 46:59


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey talk about the struggle to workout after being student athletes and how sore Kelsey is after going to the gym this week.  They also discuss Hurricane Milton, Jojo Siwa and Jenna Fischer! 

    Kesha & Katy Calamity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 61:55


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt discuss Kesha's new record label, the latest in mormon momtok, the new postal service vehicles and much more!  They also go over their epic pickleball weekend and how games bring them so much joy.Be sure to follow Kelsey on instagram!

    Summed Up Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 58:03


    In this episode, Matt and Kelsey sum up their summer, discuss the dancing with the stars cast, talk about the apparent downfall of Blake lively, and are super amped about football season!

    Summer Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 44:33


    In this episode, Kelsey and Matt discuss the first few weeks of summer! Shows they are watching like the new season of love island, and of course pop culture moments. Then Kelsey has a long list of what has been trending on her for you page - aka all things ocean!

    Oh No JLo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 57:41


    In this episode, Matt and Kelsey talk about Bennifer again, shows they have been loving and other couple news!

    Bumble & Bieber

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 55:56


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt talk about the pop culture stories of the moment. The Biebers are pregnant, Bumble is in trouble and the Chief's kicker has issues!

    Big Beefy Buy-in

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 57:29


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey talk about all things Met Gala, the Kendrick & Drake beef and many other tangents as usual!

    Coachella Collabs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 46:20


    In this weeks episode Kelsey & Matt chat about the wild and sleepy week they have had since their daughters tonsillectomy. They also chat about the pop culture news that came out of Coachella and what Megan fox thinks of love is blind.

    Deep & Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 50:38


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey go over the top stories of the week and get a little deep and dark when discussing the quiet on the set documentary. Then they bring it back around to their trending videos and a personality test they are going to take!

    Nine Years! Cheers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 54:18


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt celebrate 9 years of marriage! They chat pop culture, fun history facts and do some newlywed game questions.

    Middleton Mania!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 57:12


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt talk about all of the royal happenings and dissect it all!  

    Water Heater Woahs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 54:11


    In this episode, Matt & Kelsey circle back to the Kristen Cavallari and Wendy's news as well as touch on a few things they have been served. They give a potty training update and Matt teaches us what he learned about copper pipes.  

    Jen and Ben AGAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 59:57


    In this weeks episode Kelsey & Matt are getting back in the swing after a stressful couple of weeks! They chat about pop culture stories like how Jen and Ben first broke up, Wendy's drama and a funny 911 story.

    Super Bowl Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 50:06


    In this episode, Matt and Kelsey talk about the big Super Bowl weekend! Matt talks about watching at the station and they chat about their thoughts on usher. They also talk about pop culture topics like what is coming soon to Netflix and Katy Perry news.

    Grief & Giggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 48:55


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey talk briefly talk about her dad passing and what has helped her so far.  The taylor updates are aplenty and they also share the latest show they are loving! Matt teaches us about time zones and Kelsey doesn't understand why everyone is so angry.

    Tumbler Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 47:36


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt discuss the rise and fall of the Stanley tumbler, and their love for Owala. They also talk about pop culture right now and what is up with Jessica Simpson and Jelly Roll.  Yeah toast might be their new favorite song and they also might convince you to walk the new show The Floor!

    Multiverse Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 61:42


    In this episode, Matt & Kelsey discuss some recent pop culture along with Matt's feelings towards anything having to do with a multiverse. They had a heck of a winter break and are ready for 2024!

    Hollywood & Hilary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 44:03


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt talk about their Christmas Party this past weekend and how stressed Kelsey was 5 minutes before everyone walked in. They discuss the weeks pop culture events like the Hollywood walk of fame and how on earth people get selected for it. Kelsey also dives into why do stomaches growl when you are hungry in the I'm not a geologist segment.

    Bonked in Big Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 56:49


    In this episode Matt and Kelsey talk about their trip to big bear, their upcoming Christmas party and Kelsey's new interest in retinol. It was a night time recording so they go off on a few tangents and somehow circle back to this weeks pop culture stories!

    Nocturnal Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 64:04


    In this late night (aka 7:30 pm) episode Matt & Kelsey discuss finally finishing love island and as well as their black friday purchases.  Kelsey fills Matt in on pop culture stories like Mark Cuban leaving Shark Tank and Matt teaches us what he learned about incandescent lights.  Susi stitches are all over Kelsey's feed and of course there is a bit of Taylor Swift talk!

    Roman Rocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 63:25


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt discuss their weekend of potty training a stubborn toddler then move on to happier news about taylor and travis. Matt explains how Kelsey yelled OH MY GOD when she first saw the videos and he continued to not care very much.  Matt then talks about Limestone in ancient Rome and what he learned about it. It's jam packed!

    Plausible Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 51:06


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey discuss some common phrases, pop culture moments and some plausible theories Matt has been served. He also confesses to starting a show at work without Kelsey and it's dramatic.

    Potato Poison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 58:42


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt talk about Love is Blind this season even though they haven't finished watching it.  They also discuss their new couch purchase, how potatoes are being poisoned and lots of pop culture news!  

    More Minions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 46:58


    In this episode Matt and Kelsey chat about a few pop culture stories then dive into a Q&A portion where they tackle the big question of if they are having anymore kids or not! 

    Money Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 54:56


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt talk all things Universal Studios! They share about their weekend in the land full of wonder and the joy of seeing their kids shocked, excited and amazed. They also go over the few pop culture stories and Matt dives deep into the wild videos he gets served.

    Passport Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 66:35


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt spend a lot of time talking about Kelsey's trip to the Turks and Caicos as well as her issues with her passport. It's a LONG story and it doesn't end well!  They also discuss the latest with Taylor and Trav as well as the Mean Girls trend that is October 3d.

    Can Do Kelce

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 43:48


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt mostly discuss the possible relationship between two superstars in their own fields, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Listen in to find out whether or not they are in favor of the potential new relationship or if someone needs a getaway car. They also talk a little bit about a passport issue as well as what they've been served on social media. 

    Coughing & Cackling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 54:44


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey talk about life lately, sickness, cancelling plans & pretzel bites galore!  Kelsey fills Matt in on pop culture and shocks him with the news of Hugh Jackman's divorce. Of course the Roman Empire was discussed as well as pinenuts and their origin.  It's a wild ride people!

    112 Taylor Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 67:02


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt dive deep into all things Joe Jonas, Taylor Swift's 112 theory and try to figure out why they dislike Burger King's vibe so much.  From blind items to Tom Brady teaming up with Delta, this is quite a journey. Leave a review and let us know what you think!

    Joyful Judo Chop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 56:18


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt talk about all of the many things they are currently eating and watching including some tasty Garlic Parmesan chicken Kelsey made in the air fryer last week.  While pop culture news was light, they had a lot to discuss on what they have been served this week on social media. Judo chopping calamari leads to lots of laughs! 

    Sayonara Scooter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 42:22


    In this week's episode Matt and Kelsey talk about their weekend with Hurricane Hilary as well last some tasty tacos they ate.  Kelsey fills matt in on pop culture news covering the scooter braun of it all, Rhianna and the Cyrus family drama.  And of course they discuss what they have been served on social media, some feel good news stories and what brought them joy this week!Follow Kelsey for more at @littlebitsof_realfood!

    The New Norm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 50:33


    Kelsey & Matt are back for season 3 and they are READY for it.  Changing up the format they talk through new segments like currentlies, under a rock, you've been served, I'm not a geologist and a feel good news story.  Let us know what you think in the review section or let Kelsey know on instagram @littlebitsof_realfood or on the podcast page @genuinejoy_podcast. 

    Wellness Culture & Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 57:10


    In this episode Kelsey & Matt discuss wellness culture & diet culture throughout their lives, how they are handling food now and how they balance feeding their kids.  They talk about the at times differing opinions and trying to block out all of the noise on the internet!

    Bad Mood Busters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 37:01


    In this episode, Matt & Kelsey talk about how they get out of a bad mood!  If you find yourself often going through the downward spiral of a bad mood, this is the episode for you.  Kelsey goes through listener submissions and they also discuss their latest tv shows and try Extra Stuff Oreo Thins. 

    Traveling with Toddlers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 35:30


    Kelsey and Matt are back this week to chat about their trip to Montana and how it was traveling with toddlers.  They get real about life being hectic and fun and also discuss their new shows and what brought them joy lately.

    Ranting and Raving About Redfin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 33:15


    In this week's episode Matt and Kelsey talk about their obsession with Redfin, on the hunt for houses or not. They discuss their joy in the homeownership journey and of course what they are watching. 

    His & Hers Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 50:36


    In this episode, Matt and Kelsey talk all things pop culture and what the heck is happening in the world of media.  Matt doesn't know much about pop culture so Kelsey let's him know what is up and what they each think. HOT TAKES!

    Food & Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 66:58


    On today's episode, Matt and Kelsey talk about their careers being a firefighter paramedic and a food blogger.  They discuss the ups and downs, the schedules and the impact their jobs have had on their lives.

    Mama's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:13


    On this week's episode, Kelsey & Matt talk about their experiences with going to therapy and how it positively impacts their lives.  They also talk about things that brought them joy like the doors vs. wheels debate and a water sommelier on tik tok!

    Babies and Botox

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 37:46


    In this episode Matt & Kelsey do a Q & A answering all kinds of questions like what their favorite baby products are to what Matt thinks of Kelsey's botox! 

    Preaching Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 40:39


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt talk all about their marriage since having kids and share their 5 top tips for keeping a strong bond.  They also  go over things that brought them joy, made them mad and what they are watching on tv - ya know, important stuff.

    11: Pelvic Floor Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 45:50


    In this episode Kelsey interviews Katie Hunter, a Pelvic Health Specialist that works with women and men to fix any issues with their pelvic floor. We go over everything you need to know about those muscles that grow and change when pregnant and through child birth. Kelsey and Katie have an open and honest conversation about pelvic floor issues that face many women, and how just because it's common doesn't mean it's normal! They discuss incontinence, pain with sex, prolapse, PT exercises, and why & when you should get yourself checked out. Be sure to follow Katie at @katiehunter_dpt on instagram!Links from the show:Herman & Wallace Find A PractitionerAPTA Section on Women's Health PT Locator Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center blogElvie TrainerMummy TummyHab-It exercisesGood Clean Love lubricantSlippery Stuff Lubricant

    10: Mental Health in Minors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 70:10


    In this episode Kelsey and Matt interview Morgan Motes, a mental health counselor and behavior analyst that works exclusively with kids. We talk about behavior, fears, anxiety, ADHD and life transitions for children and how to tell when it might be time to talk to someone! Follow Morgan at @littlelives.bigfeelings!

    9: What Grinds our Gears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 45:29


    In today's episode Matt & Kelsey talk about what grinds their gears. Those are the things that annoy you on a daily basis - because how can you find joy without letting off a little steam?

    8: Mama Knows Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 44:42


    In today's episode we chat with Kacie Barnes from Mama Knows Nutrition, all about nutrition for our kids! We discuss under and over eating, food throwing, picky eaters, added sugars, and so much more.High Calcium Foods for non-dairy kidsHigh Calcium Foods for kids who don't drink milkGuide to Low Sugar CerealStore-bought Snack GuideKacie's ebook of no sugar added sweets!Follow Kacie at @mamaknows_nutritionFollow Kelsey at @littlebitsof_realfood

    7: Self Care Simplified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 50:44


    In this episode, Kelsey and Matt interview Melissa Brody, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA that also happens to be a professional improv comedy performer on the side. Melissa utilizes evidence based interventions grounded in CBT, Mindfulness, and Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy. She works mainly with adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and phase of life issues. Melissa believes in the power of self-compassion and employs her background in comedy to promote healing through connection and humor. Connect with her on Instagram via @howtogetittogether.Resources mentioned in the episode:Values checklistIntuitive Eating ChecklistFollow along with Kelsey on instagram as well at @littlebitsof_realfood.

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