This podcast is all about how to start finding joy through this messy thing called life.
Follow your host, June Suepunpuck, on her curious adventure to answer the question: “how to find joy?” during our most challenging human experiences.
As a Joy Guide, June has spent years helping people go from living uninspired lives to building ones that feel honest, aligned, and joy-filled.
In Season 1, you heard beginner-friendly tips and practical advice from guests who were experts in their field or had firsthand experience with major life lessons.
In Season 2, things get more personal. Instead of only learning from others, you’ll hear June share her own stories of reinvention in real time: the messy middle of motherhood, identity and career shifts, and starting over in a new city (again). This is not about perfect “3-step” formulas. It’s about the unpolished, often awkward process of letting go of old dreams, experimenting with what’s next, and finding joy in the middle of it all.
If you’re ready to get honest about what’s holding you back from true happiness, want to feel less alone in your own life pivots, and are curious about the small things that can make a big difference... you’re in the right place.
New episodes every other Monday!
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In this episode of the How to Find Joy podcast, host June Suepunpuck discusses the importance of acknowledging and processing heavy emotions in order to reclaim joy. She shares her personal struggles and emphasizes that joy is essential, especially during difficult times. The episode includes a guided breathing exercise aimed at helping listeners connect with their feelings and release emotional burdens. June also introduces the concept of the 'joy rebellion,' encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions and find empowerment even in challenging circumstances.
Takeaways
Joy matters more now than ever.
We cannot avoid or repress our feelings.
When we avoid these feelings, they trap us.
The release of feelings creates space for joy.
Breathing exercises can help honor our feelings.
Emotions need space to move and be expressed.
We choose to feel and breathe through the mess.
Empowerment comes from acknowledging our emotions.
The joy rebellion is about not waiting for perfection.
Community support is vital in finding joy.
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37. The Tender Space Between Holding On and Letting Go
Season 2 · Episode 37
Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 27:58
Summary
What lives in the tender space between holding on and letting go? In this episode of the How to Find Joy podcast, host June Suepunpuck explores the complex interplay between joy and grief, particularly in the context of motherhood and intrusive thoughts. She shares her personal experiences of navigating intense emotions after the birth of her child, including the challenges of postpartum life and the fear of losing loved ones.
June emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and embracing both joy and grief, advocating for a 'joy rebellion' where individuals allow themselves to feel joy even amidst difficult circumstances. Through vulnerability and connection, she encourages listeners to confront their own intrusive thoughts and find compassion for themselves in their messy journeys.
Takeaways
Joy can coexist with grief and difficult emotions. Intrusive thoughts are common, especially postpartum. Vulnerability allows for deeper connections and healing. Naming intrusive thoughts can lessen their power. Finding joy is a rebellious act against grief. Compassion for oneself is crucial in healing. Sharing experiences can foster community and support. It's okay to feel overwhelmed and seek help. Life is a balance of joy and sorrow. Embracing the messiness of life is part of being human.
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36. Why I Disappeared and What's Next This Season!
Season 2 · Episode 36
Monday, August 18, 2025 • Duration 11:58
In this episode of How to Find Joy, host June Suepunpuck returns after a year she never could have planned. What was meant to be a short break after Season 1 turned into a year of upheaval, reinvention, and unexpected firsts.
Season 1 was filled with expert interviews and practical tips for finding joy through grief and life’s biggest challenges. It was created for those who want the step-by-step formulas and to hear the end results.
On the other hand, Season 2 is for anyone currently in the messy middle... feeling stuck, starting over, or unsure about who they are right now. Instead of only sharing polished “after” stories, June shows up in real time to explore what’s messy, what’s grounding, and what’s actually helping her stay joyful (or at least human) through identity shifts, motherhood, and the not-so-shiny parts of rebuilding a life.
If you’re craving honest conversations, small sparks of inspiration, and proof you don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward, this season is for you.
New episodes drop every other Monday, so hit follow and join the journey!
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Instagram: The only social media June is really on right now
Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy
#35 Season One Finale of the How to Find Joy Podcast (Just June)
Season 1 · Episode 35
Monday, March 4, 2024 • Duration 14:09
This is the official finale of season 1 of the How to Find Joy podcast with your host June Suepunpuck aka Joy Guide June! In this episode you can expect:
Numerous heartfelt thanks from June
What to expect for season 2
When the podcast will return
What the top 5 guest podcast episodes were
What the top 3 Just June episodes were
Who YOU are as a How to Find Joy podcast listener
Donations are now being accepted for the show
Where to connect with June for more joy while season 2 is recorded
Youtube videos of How to Find Joy podcast coming soon!
TO DONATE TO HOW TO FIND JOY PODCAST: https://www.joyguidejune.com/donate
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#34 How to Find Joy Through a Tragedy with Nakita Reed
Season 1 · Episode 34
Monday, February 26, 2024 • Duration 44:04
THIS EPISODE IS FOR:
anyone who has gone through or is currently going through a tragic event
anyone seeking advice on how to heal through a tragedy
anyone who wants to know how to support a loved one through a tragedy
anyone who wants an inspiring perspective about life during the lowest of times
OUR GUEST: NAKITA REED Nakita Reed is an Associate at Quinn Evans and an award-winning architect with experience in the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, with a focus on sustainable strategies in design and construction. She has a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia. She is a registered architect, a LEED®-Accredited Professional, and a certified Passive House Consultant.
She serves on the board of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation and is a co-chair of the Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Heritage Buildings (ZNCC). She is also the host of Tangible Remnants, a podcast for lovers of existing buildings that explores the intersection of architecture, preservation, sustainability, race & gender.
The shocking story of how Nakita found out about the tragic event that killed her 3 family members (her father, step mother, and step mother's sister) and the trial that ensued
How she handled the tragic news
What she had to go through (from logistics to emotions) because of the tragedy
The hardship of carrying the burden of an all-consuming grief
The best description of grief
The pain of letting go and the timeline to create closure
What happened in the trial and finding closure through the justice system when it does not feel fair
#33 Finding Joy When You Start Something New (Just June)
Season 1 · Episode 33
Monday, February 12, 2024 • Duration 11:50
In this episode, June talks about the struggles of starting something new and why adopting 'Shoshin' aka 'Beginner's Mind' could be the fastest gateway towards joy.
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#32 How to Find Joy After a Shocking Diagnosis with Anna Tower-Kovesdi
Season 1 · Episode 32
Monday, February 5, 2024 • Duration 32:39
WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR:
Anyone who has just received a shocking diagnosis
Anyone who knows someone who just got a diagnosis
Anyone looking to hear what it’s like to have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Anyone who wants real life, practical tips on how to find joy through a diagnosis of any kind
OUR GUEST: ANNA TOWER-KOVESDI
Anna is a 35-year-old, active, outdoorsy, health-conscious, and positive Hungarian woman who got diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 5 months after leaving her family behind, moving to the U.S., and marrying the love of her life. She is a communication specialist, a former university lecturer, and a certified coach. Anna is currently working as a PR manager and an advocate for people who have cancer and want to respect it.
What symptoms Anna was experiencing before she got diagnosed with blood cancer
The shock of receiving the news
How urgent care saved her life
The importance of listening to your body and your intuition
Reframing diagnosis statistics
The way her relationship with Joe gave her strength
Inner and mental healing as surprise preparation for the diagnosis
Setting intentions to get through the diagnosis
Acceptance: feel the feelings but don’t feed them
Respecting cancer and integrating it into life
The reality of anger and diagnosis
What her thoughts are on mortality and death
Enjoying the human experience when it has a different meaning with a diagnosis
#31 June's 3 Tips to Begin Overcoming People Pleasing (Just June)
Season 1 · Episode 31
Monday, January 29, 2024 • Duration 23:35
In this episode June talks about ways you can identify if you are a people pleaser and the top 3 ways that supported her towards overcoming her people pleasing behavior.
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#30 Finding Joy Through Divorce with Autumn Reeser
Season 1 · Episode 30
Monday, January 22, 2024 • Duration 40:18
THIS EPISODE IS FOR:
Anyone who is currently going through divorce
Anyone who is thinking of choosing divorce
Anyone wanting to know how to find joy through this challenging process
Anyone who wants to hear someone who has been through it and wants practical tips for healing
OUR GUEST: AUTUMN REESER
Acting came into Autumn’s life as a clear calling when she was six years old and her parents took her to see her first play in the small surf town of Carlsbad, California. She begged to audition for the next one, the jumping off point for a lifelong love-affair with art, musical expression and exploration of the human character and psyche. Autumn’s breakout screen role came as the individualist Taylor Townsend on FOX’s hit teen drama, ‘The OC.’ This launched her into a steady stream of strong female leads on shows like Entourage, No Ordinary Family, Last Resort, and many more. Over the next decade, she became a mother to two boys and found a home telling love stories on the Hallmark Channel, for which she has become a much-beloved and in-demand star. In recent years she’s stepped further into her power by executive-producing for the network, as well as co-writing and directing additional projects for stage and screen.
Why Autumn was called to talk about finding joy through divorce
Being the bridge between the dream and the broken dream
The catalyst for her divorce
Dissolving soul contracts and the business of life
Learning acceptance during this challenging time
Initiation into unconditional love as an awakening and a call to alignment
The struggles of speaking up for what we need and want
Finding support and asking for help
The dissonance of past self and current self
Taking off the rose colored glasses / seeing reality
#29 Is 'Foreboding Joy' Keeping You in a Cycle of Unhappiness? (Just June)
Season 1 · Episode 29
Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 11:59
In this episode, June reads from Brené Brown's book Atlas of Heart about 'Foreboding Joy', shares what it means and how it can be keeping you in a cycle of unhappiness!
Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings
Substack: For more podcast bonus materials and behind-the-scenes, as well as, a Joy Community where you don't have to go through the mess alone!
Instagram: The only social media June is really on right now
Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy
Substack: For more podcast bonus materials and behind-the-scenes, as well as, a Joy Community where you don't have to go through the mess alone!
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Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy
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"It was always going to happen" / coincidences that can't be ignored
Normalizing the ebb and flow of grief
How to support someone and hold space for people going through a tragedy and what NOT to do
The toxicity of "don't cry" "it will be ok"
How to find acceptance through tragedy
The hardship of receiving an inheritance
Learning to be normal even if that feels like betrayal
3 tips for anyone trying to find joy through a tragedy
What Nakita's father would have said about life and living
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Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings
Substack: For more podcast bonus materials and behind-the-scenes, as well as, a Joy Community where you don't have to go through the mess alone!
Instagram: The only social media June is really on right now
Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy
What joy is now post diagnosis
3 ways to find joy after a shocking diagnosis
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CONNECT WITH JOY GUIDE JUNE!
Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings
Substack: For more podcast bonus materials and behind-the-scenes, as well as, a Joy Community where you don't have to go through the mess alone!
Instagram: The only social media June is really on right now
Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy
When you know divorce is the right decision
Autumn’s inner techniques that helped her find joy through divorce
Starting from what is and using acceptance as a key to shift and what that looks like
From heroes to villains
The importance of feeling all of your feelings and how to do it
Breaking out of the mainstream narrative
Shame, terror, guilt, self doubt
The gifts that come after divorce
How to think of divorce as an initiation for your soul
Practicing how to choose yourself beyond divorce
Becoming the Creatrix & the Phoenix Rising / Burning everything down to its essence to find joy
How to open your heart again after divorce and move forward
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CONNECT WITH JOY GUIDE JUNE!
Website: Here you'll always find the latest news, events, and offerings
Substack: For more podcast bonus materials and behind-the-scenes, as well as, a Joy Community where you don't have to go through the mess alone!
Instagram: The only social media June is really on right now
Joy Guidance: For those who want private, 1:1 support in finding joy
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