the JOY JOURNEY PODCAST

EPISODE LIST

EPISODE LIST

Kait Schmidek Kait Schmidek

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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06. The Practice of Joy

In this solo episode, I dive deep into what it truly means to practice Joy and why it's so much more than just pursuing happiness. We’ll explore the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting Joy, and I offer guidance on how to make Joy your number one priority.

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05. Leading with Love: Cecilia Kissel’s Heart & Home Journey

In this heartwarming conversation with Cecilia Kissel, we dive into what it means to create an authentic life filled with purpose, intention, and JOY! From her journey as an "accidental influencer" to building a hobby farm and launching a new community focused on wellness, Cecilia shares how embracing your truth can lead to the most aligned opportunities.

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04 Part 2. The Making of a Visionary with Kristina Botelho

In this powerful second part of our conversation with KB & Co. founder Kristina Botelho, we go even deeper into the raw realities of entrepreneurship, spiritual guidance, and the courage it takes to trust your journey—especially when faced with tough decisions.

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