the JOY JOURNEY PODCAST

EPISODE LIST

EPISODE LIST

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25. Joy Is the Success: The Real Secret Behind Your Dreams

What does it really mean to live in alignment with your joy? In this episode, I’m sharing the real-life version of The Joy Method and the six powerful ingredients your dreams require (hint: it’s not more hustle). If you’ve been feeling disconnected, burned out, or wondering why you’re doing all the right things but still not feeling fulfilled, this is the episode for you.

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23. The Joy In Between: The Messy and Magical Middle

What do you do when you're stuck in the in-between—the messy middle that we don’t typically share about, where things can feel uncomfortable and yucky? Today, I invite you into my real-time reflections as I navigate the transition between homes, identities, and energetic spaces. 

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22. The Joy Method IRL (In Real Life)

In this solo episode, I’m coming to you mid-contrast to share how I’ve been using The Joy Method in real life. Because Joy isn’t about pretending everything is perfect—it’s about learning how to return to yourself, even when things feel messy!

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21. What I’ve Learned from Another Spin Around the Sun

This episode is a little extra special… It’s my birthday! As I take another Joyful spin around the sun, I’m pausing to reflect on what this past year has taught me—because wow, it’s been a big one! I’m sharing 9 of the most powerful lessons that cracked me open, lit me up, and reminded me (again and again) that Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a compass, and a way of being.

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20. Creating a Business (and Life) You Enjoy with Lisa McInnes

What if your version of success didn’t burn you out but actually brought more joy into your life? In this episode, I’m joined by my client and dear friend Lisa McInnes, a heart-led mortgage specialist who helped my family land our dream home (and saved us thousands in the process). Beyond her brilliance in the mortgage world, Lisa brings so much wisdom about boundaries, self-trust, and redefining what it means to run a successful business, without abandoning yourself in the process.

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18. The Power of Self-Celebration: Why It’s Time to Throw Confetti for Yourself

When was the last time you celebrated yourself? In this solo episode, I’m diving into the magic and power of self-celebration. This isn’t about toxic positivity or brushing things under the rug—it’s about learning how to honour your growth, recognize your wins (big or small), and anchor Joy into your everyday life.

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17. Chronic Pain, Creative Joy & Aging Vigorously with Debora Sepich

What if chronic pain didn't have to steal your joy? In this heartfelt episode, Dr Debora Sepich shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, transformation, and the power of radical joy. From a successful CEO to a professor and now a certified Joy Facilitator, Deb has worn many hats—but it wasn't until chronic pain humbled her that she discovered a new way of living, where joy and suffering could coexist.

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14. From Good Girl to Soul-Led Leader with Shelby Eloria

What if everything you’ve been taught to hide is actually the key to your next level? In this raw and insightful conversation, I sit down with speaker, identity coach, and style guide Shelby Eloria—founder of All Set Style and co-founder of Black Sheep Co.

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11. Authentic Visibility, Owning Your Voice & Leading the Menopause Mission with Jesse Schewchuk

What if the parts of yourself you’ve been hiding are actually the ones that connect you most deeply to others? In this soulful and hilarious conversation, I sit down with content creator, speaker, and menopause advocate Jesse Schewchuk, founder of Modern Muse Media and The Menopause Mission. We talk about the power of authenticity, the chaos of content creation, and why true leadership starts with self-connection.

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09. Choosing Presence & Leading with Heart with Dr. Kara Otuomagie

What happens when your identity is rooted in doing—but life calls you to simply be? In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Dr. Kara Otuomagie—chiropractor, community leader, Ironman athlete, and founder of Kinetic Living, a multidisciplinary health clinic in Edmonton.

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08.Embracing Intuition, Change & Soul Alignment with Sheetal Story

In this episode, I sit down with my soul sister, Sheetal Story –  Psychic Medium, Spiritual Grief Support Counselor and Professional Astrologer, to explore what it truly means to trust your intuition, embrace transformation, and walk your soul’s path with courage.

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07. The Joy Method

In this episode, I’m sharing The Joy Method™ – my step-by-step process designed to help you shift your thoughts, align with your desires, and cultivate lasting Joy. It’s designed to help you take real, aligned action to co-create the life you want.

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