Explore every episode of the podcast Fun & Bliss Show

In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Show, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with Lady Jen Du Plessis for a grounded, honest conversation about success, hustle, and the quiet moment many high-achieving women reach but rarely name.

Jen shares how working “eight days a week” and watching her life through a window became the wake-up call that changed everything. Together, they explore what it actually takes to step out of inherited definitions of success, loosen the grip of hustle, and give yourself permission to want something different.

This is not a “do more” episode.

No fixing. No grinding. No checklist.

It’s a conversation about boundaries, choice, leadership, and the subtle ways joy and fun slip away when life becomes all output and no presence. It’s also about how to bring them back in small, human ways — without burning it all down.

What if happiness isn’t the goal? In this honest and grounding conversation, Moneeka Sawyer unpacks the difference between chasing happiness and building a foundation of bliss. She shares why bliss is not an emotion but a way of being, how emotional resilience allows you to handle anything life brings, and why pretending to be positive all the time can actually disconnect you from yourself and others. From hard seasons to everyday habits, this episode explores how to stop pursuing fleeting highs and instead cultivate a steady, empowered inner home you can always return to.

In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Show, Monick and Moneeka sit down with Linda Shively, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, mindset expert, and joy mentor, for a tender and powerful conversation about what it really means to choose joy when life has broken your heart.
Linda shares her deeply personal story of loss, survival, and finding her way back to the joy that had never fully left her. Together, they explore the difference between forced happiness and true joy, the kind that can live underneath grief, change, courage, and healing.

From laughter yoga and dancing to gratitude, nature walks, releasing complaint, and letting life feel lighter again, this episode is a beautiful reminder that fun and bliss are not extras. They are part of how we survive, soften, reconnect, and come alive again.

In this special role-reversal episode of The Fun & Bliss Podcast, Moneeka interviews her co-host Monick Halm about her lived relationship with fun—not as a reward, but as a daily practice that brings more aliveness, clarity, and ease.

They explore fun as a “blisscipline,” why play is essential for adult well-being, and how small, intentional moments of delight can shift energy, creativity, and resilience. This is a real, sisterly conversation about choosing joy in the midst of real life—without pressure, perfection, or bypassing.

A grounding, permission-giving listen for anyone ready to feel more alive right where they are.

In this conversation, Joeaux Robey shares her insights on living a blissful life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, joy, and fun. She discusses her journey from a perfectionist mindset to embracing a more joyful and present way of living. The concept of 'plurk'—play plus work—is introduced as a way to integrate fun into daily life. Joeaux also highlights the significance of self-awareness and responsibility in creating a fulfilling life, especially in leadership roles. The discussion concludes with practical tips for cultivating joy and awareness in everyday moments.

In this engaging conversation, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer explore the importance of fun and joy in our lives, featuring an insightful interview with Dr. Mike Rucker, author of 'The Fun Habit.' They discuss the science behind fun, the concept of microjoys, and how to overcome common barriers to experiencing joy. The episode emphasizes that fun is not just a luxury but a vital part of well-being, encouraging listeners to redefine their understanding of fun and incorporate it into their daily lives.

In this episode of the Fun and Bliss Show, hosts Monick and Moneeka explore the transformative power of fun and joy in our lives. They introduce the Fun and Bliss Manifesto, emphasizing that fun is foundational and bliss is a birthright. The conversation delves into the importance of integrating fun into daily life, using joy as a compass for clarity, and the ripple effect of joy on personal and communal well-being. They advocate for a revolution that normalizes fun and joy as essential components of life, especially for women in midlife.