The Joy Journey Podcast invites you into a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life filled with Joy, purpose, and authenticity. Hosted by Jillian Schecher—creator of The Joy Method, author of The Daily Joy Journal, and lead facilitator of The Joy Sessions—this podcast unpacks the true essence of Joy beyond fleeting happiness. Through candid conversations, transformative insights, and practical tools, Jillian guides listeners to navigate life’s challenges with mindfulness and resilience. Each episode brings real conversations, inspiring stories, and actionable insights designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with a mindset rooted in well-being, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. Designed for leaders, seekers, and anyone ready to reconnect with their purpose, The Joy Journey offers a roadmap filled with inspiration to help you wake up to a life you love.If you’re ready to experience Joy not as a fleeting feeling but as a foundational part of your journey, this podcast is for you.
19. Profits, Burnout & Nervous System-Smart Business: Real Talk with Staci Millard
Episode 19
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 44:11
What if building a profitable business could feel good and support your nervous system too?
In this honest episode, accountant and CEO of Thrive Accounting, Staci Millard, joins Jillian for a conversation that’s part finance, part embodiment, and all about redefining what success really looks like.
With raw reflections on burnout, boundary-setting, and how her own $400K business mistake became one of her greatest teachers, Staci opens up about building a values-led firm, empowering small businesses, and giving back—without sacrificing your peace. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to do more, be more, and earn more at the cost of your well-being, this one will land deep.
In this episode, we cover:
The 3 non-negotiables Staci believes every successful business needs
How Thrive Accounting restructured fees to prioritize impact and community
The math and mindset behind being profitable as a purpose-driven entrepreneur
What burnout taught Staci about boundaries and success
Sacred discipline and learning to find joy on the other side of discomfort
Using nervous system awareness in business decisions and communication
How to challenge yourself without falling into shame
Real talk on money scarcity, community support, and resilience after losing $400K
Why your greatest freedom might come from your biggest mistakes
18. The Power of Self-Celebration: Why It’s Time to Throw Confetti for Yourself
Episode 18
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 26:57
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.
I talk about why celebration is actually a part of the practice of Joy, how it connects to self-worth and magnetism, and why waiting for a “big enough” milestone is keeping us stuck.
Whether you're celebrating a major accomplishment or just making it through a hard week, this episode will inspire you to throw confetti for yourself now, not later!
In this episode, we cover:
The importance of beginning within and celebrating ourselves
Why we’ve been conditioned to downplay our wins
How self-celebration is linked to joy, self-worth, and manifestation
Simple ways I celebrate—even without a reason or a budget
The self-celebration ties into The Joy Method
A guided visualization to reconnect with your heart
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17. Chronic Pain, Creative Joy & Aging Vigorously with Debora Sepich
Episode 17
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • Duration 42:48
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.
Deb shares how she shifted from chasing success to serving with soul, and why aging can be vigorous, vibrant, and deeply meaningful. Whether you’re navigating pain, burnout, or a new chapter in life, this conversation offers a healing blend of wisdom, humility, and hope.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How chronic pain became the catalyst for Deb’s spiritual and personal evolution
Why "joy is a practice" and how to nurture it, even on your toughest days
Deb’s powerful concept of Chronic Joy and how it can transform your perspective
How seniors can reclaim their creativity, purpose, and voice, no matter their age
How to find energy even in the depths of pain
The importance of meditation, movement, and reframing as daily, non-negotiables
Why gratitude is the key to unlocking sacred discipline in your life
How choosing hope and showing up just 5% better each day can create a profound shift
16. The Hero’s Journey, Healthy Masculinity & Coming Home to Yourself with John Trapp
Episode 16
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 • Duration 50:23
What if the “success” you built was actually the thing keeping you from yourself?
In this episode, I sit down with John Trapp, CEO, Leadership Coach, Longship Men Co-Founder &Facilitator – for an honest conversation about identity, reinvention, and returning to who you really are beneath it all.
John shares his own hero’s journey—from growing a multimillion-dollar business and checking all the boxes of “success,” to experiencing anxiety, burnout, and the unraveling that led him into meditation, sobriety, and deep inner work.
We talk about why men need safe spaces for vulnerability, what true leadership looks like, and how we stop outsourcing our worth and start living in alignment with our inner wisdom.
In this episode, we cover:
The call to break away from family expectations and forge his own path
The truth behind hitting financial success and still feeling empty
What anxiety tells us about about misalignment and disconnection
The journey into sobriety
The power of meditation and healing through community
Why men need safe containers for emotional expression
What it really means to come home to yourself and serve from wholeness
15. Whispers from the Herd: Lessons in Healing & Hope with Dayna Hammond
Episode 15
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Duration 43:29
Join me as I sit down with Dayna Hammond, founder of the Parsons Animal Rescue Foundation, for a conversation about trauma, trust, and what it means to find your way back to hope.
Dayna shares her life’s mission and how building a sanctuary for abused and neglected horses has led to some of the most profound lessons in presence, partnership, and healing.
In this episode, we cover:
Dayna’s journey from burnout and paralysis to purpose
The moment that changed everything
The emotional, physical, and spiritual healing process of rescue horses
How horses mirror our truth and invite deep self-awareness
Why connection, not performance, is the truest measure of a horse’s value
The rise of equine therapy and how to pursue it safely
Her experience in Texas and how it shaped the next phase of her mission
The importance of grounding, energy hygiene, and releasing what isn’t yours
14. From Good Girl to Soul-Led Leader with Shelby Eloria
Episode 14
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 48:00
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.
Shelby’s journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship wasn’t just a career pivot—it was a full identity reclamation. From navigating grief, infertility, and the end of her marriage, to learning how to trust her voice, step into her bigness, and redefine beauty on her terms, Shelby shares what it really means to lead your life with courage and soul.
In this episode, we cover:
Shelby’s journey through corporate burnout, marriage, and grief
The decision not to have children—and the grief and healing that followed
Navigating the mental and emotional toll of supporting a partner through illness
Building All Set Style and helping clients align their inner world with their outer expression
Letting go of the “good girl” story to make room for soul-led living
Embracing your uniqueness
The sacred connection between identity, image, and impact
What soul-aligned leadership looks like behind the scenes
13. The Grace Trail Method: 5 Steps to Move from Struggle to Strength with Anne Jolles
Episode 13
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • Duration 41:56
What if the path to Joy wasn’t about avoiding pain but walking through it with grace?
In this conversation, I sit down with author, speaker, and creator of the internationally recognized Grace Trail, Anne Jolles, to explore how we can turn struggle into strength, and uncertainty into grounded presence.
Anne shares the story behind the Grace Trail—a five-step process born in her kitchen during one of the hardest seasons of her life—and how it evolved into a tool for healing, resilience, and reflection used by thousands across the U.S. and Canada.
We talk about honouring your emotions, building a legacy and giving ourselves (and others) the one thing we all need more of – GRACE!
In this episode, we cover:
The origin story of the Grace Trail and how it started with five simple words
What the “messy middle” of personal growth really looks like
Walking through grief, transition, and PTSD with curiosity and courage
The link between gratitude and resilience
How grace became Anne’s most powerful leadership tool
Building trails across the U.S. (and one in Canada!)
What it means to “ask, believe, receive” when calling in possibility
12. Burnout, Pivots & Building With Purpose: The Bold Business Journey with Jen Kinal
Episode 12
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 39:11
What if success wasn’t about adding more, but finally learning to let go?
In this fun, heartfelt, and honest episode, I’m joined by my bracelet sister and soul-led businesswoman Jennifer Kinal—a social media strategist, marketing expert, and event consultant known for her bold pivots and heart-first leadership.
We talk about building businesses that actually feel good, and what it takes to release what no longer aligns, even when it’s something you once loved. Jen shares her journey of reinventing herself after losing her event planning business during the pandemic, starting over from scratch, and the unexpected freedom that came from making hard, courageous choices.
This conversation is packed with honesty, strategy, and inspiration for any creative or business owner trying to do things their own way.
In this episode, we cover:
Jen’s story of navigating business loss and finding a new path
The hard decision to let go of her Bold Founders community
How simplifying her business brought back her Joy and energy
The power of pricing, self-worth, and the clients who’ll say yes
How she grew her agency from scratch
Tips for showing up on social media without the stress
Some behind-the-scenes magic of the Be Bold Conference
Why Joy is essential for long-term success (and how to get it back)
11. Authentic Visibility & Owning Your Voice with Jesse Schewchuk
Episode 11
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • Duration 44:18
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.
From showing up visibly online to walking through the fire of menopause and still standing in her truth, Jesse shares her personal stories, her career evolution, and the hard-won wisdom that’s come from allowing herself to be seen—fully and unapologetically.
Whether you're navigating visibility, launching something new, or just trying to hold it together in midlife, this one’s for you.
In this episode, we cover:
How Jesse went from a video-obsessed kid to a 20+ year career in broadcast and content creation
The new era of human-first storytelling
The link between authenticity, leadership, and burnout-proof content
Tips for showing up when you feel overwhelmed or "not ready"
The unexpected birth of The Menopause Mission and its ripple effect
Why asking for help is the most powerful leadership move
How menopause brought her back to herself and gave her a new message to share
Jesse’s upcoming book and the matriarchal legacy behind it
10 Part 2. Family Secrets, Spiritual Gifts & the Power of Telling the Truth with Mandy Trapp
Episode 10
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 45:41
What if your healing wasn’t just for you—but for everyone you're connected to?
In Part 2 of this heart-opening conversation, I’m back with my bestie and soul sister, Mandy Trapp, and we’re diving even deeper into the messy, magical journey of healing, integration, and leading from embodied truth.
Mandy shares how her deepest pain became the doorway to her purpose—how she found her voice, reclaimed her story, became a Vedic Master, and stepped fully into her calling as a teacher, breathwork facilitator, and spiritual guide. We explore the sacred work of telling the truth (even when it’s hard), asking for what we need (hello boundaries), and how the breath can become one of our most powerful tools for transformation.
We get into:
Why reclaiming your story matters before sharing it with others
The difference between pain and suffering—and how to meet both with compassion
Mandy’s path to becoming a Vedic Master and Chopra Center teacher
Why embodiment is the spiritual work
The birth of Lifestyle Meditation
How breathwork can support healing across lifetimes (yes, really)
Honouring mental health as a sacred priority
The power of “breathing for the ones who couldn’t”
Why it’s not just about transcendence—but about integration
This episode is a powerful reminder that when we choose to heal, we help liberate others too. I can’t wait for you to hear it. 💛
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
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