Today I get to chat with Hussein Hallak — an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and builder of communities who’s mastered the art of embracing failure, uncertainty, and play as paths to real growth. This convo cracked my brain open in the best way. Hussein shares why joy isn’t the absence of pain and what it means to choose who you are instead of endlessly searching for yourself. We dive deep into: * What a choice really is — and how freedom plays into it * The truth about failu...

Ever notice how some dreams light you up and scare the hell out of you? You’re not broken — you’re human. In this riff-style solo episode we dive into the concept of Collective Courage — this idea that we’re not meant to walk our most daring paths completely alone. If you’ve been sitting on something big but feeling frozen, stuck, disconnected, or discouraged… this one’s for you. We fly higher together (with the right people) In this episode, you’ll hear about:...

What if your low moments were the pathway, the portal to your next big vision? In this potent episode of Joyfully You, I sit down with Sophia DiMuccio, a woman on a mission here to connect visionaries to turn their missions into movements of massive impact. We sit down to talk about the quiet, gritty, deeply human side of living a life of purpose, a life that excites you from deep within your soul. We go beyond the buzzwords and into the real energy of the journey—where doubt and disc...

In this solo episode, I felt like it was time to get real about living as “the joy queen” with this mission to reconnect people to their inner joy and still have days where it feels completely out of reach. This one’s for the quiet seasons, the low days, the moments when you feel like joy has left the room. I talk about: What it’s like to not feel joyful while being “the joy person”Why I see joy as a practice, not a performanceMy go-to grounding rituals when I’m feeling lowThe sacre...

Today, we’re diving into the neuroscience of PLAY — we’re talkin’ brains, burnout, joy, and how play literally rewires us for regulation, creativity, and connection. I’m joined by Matt Jones, a PhD student, professor at Purdue, and total nerd (in the best way) for all things play and organizational leadership. We talk about: What’s actually happening in your brain when you playHow play helps regulate the nervous system + heal burnoutThe surprising link between play, leadership, and comm...

What happens when you're dropped in the wild with no food, no clothes, and no idea what’s coming next? For my friend Noa, the answer was… play. In this wildly inspiring episode, we dive into how she used humor, imagination, and childlike creativity to regulate her nervous system and stay grounded during her time on Naked and Afraid. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if play is just fun and games — or if it’s actually a radical tool for survival. 💫 We talk: The mental toll of surviva...

Joy Isn’t Just a Mood, It’s a Movement. What if the joy you feel in those BIG HIGHS in life don’t have to disappear when you go back to your normal day to day life? In this episode, Hannah - creator of The Joy Movement - chats all about how to take those Technicolor, goosebump-filled moments and actually weave them into your everyday. Because joy isn’t just for the highs—it’s something we can choose, even on the grey days. We go deep into how to embody joy e...

Season 2: Episode 5 Need a hype (wo)man in your pocket? I’m your girl. Let this be the thing you can come back to again and again on days when you’re feelin extra human and struggling to believe in yourself. Listen to it on a walk, laying in bed, in the car, hiding in the bathroom, ya know, basically wherever and whenever you need a lil 5 min hype up to remind you of who you truly are. Borrow my belief in you. You are here to radiate such great things just i...

Season 2: Episode 14 In part two of this ridiculous yet inspiring series, we’re spilling the deets on how to host your own creative retreat—whether it’s a weekend escape with friends or a solo night with paint, playlists, and a candle that smells like possibility. ✨ We’ll break down: What made our retreat so magical (spoiler: it involves a macaroni testimony and kitchen orchestra dances 🎻)How to find your people or be your own best retreat partnerThe must-have ingredients for a vibe-y,...

Season 2: Episode 13 What happens when you gather a bunch of wildly creative, slightly chaotic, joy-obsessed humans in one space—with zero pressure and a whole lot of laughter? This episode is a hilarious, heart-opening look behind the scenes of the creative retreat we co-created together. From late-night dance parties to spontaneous art explosions to tears of laughter, these weekend cracked us open in all the best ways. We talk about how it deepened our friendships, unleashed creativ...

Season 2: Episode 12 What if your next vacation felt more like recess than responsibility? In this episode, I sit down with Bill Heinrich, founder of Camp Runabout—a summer camp for adults that’s equal parts movement, connection, and pure joy. We talk about the magic of gathering grown-ups in cabins, how running is very optional, and why karaoke with backup dancers might just be the healing modality we all need. Whether you’re craving a break from your routine or dreaming of finding your peop...

Season 2: Episode 11 What if play isn’t just something fun to do—but something that could actually change your life? And maybe even... change the world? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the radical, world-shifting power of play. ⚡ Why it matters more than EVER (like... ever-ever) ⚡ How I stumbled upon the elixir of life ⚡ Why you absolutely, 1000% do NOT need to "earn" your right to have fun ⚡ And how reclaiming play could spark a revolution—in your life and in our collective f...

Season 1: Episode 10 We all have dreams that we’d love to create in this life. Chances are if you’re human there’s a lot of fears that come up around showing up and actually doing the thing. In this episode we explore sharing vulnerably about how both of us go about walking with our fears, as we walk with them live in this episode recording this very episode. If you’ve got that nagging feeling you’d love to share your voice, create that dream or just take a next step towards your dreams...

Season 1: Episode 9 Ever wonder why you feel so ALIVE and free when you sing? Even if (for now) it’s just when you’re in the shower or belting out to your favorite jams in the car? This week we get to talk to Georgina and dive DEEP into the power of the VOICE and expression to unleash our truest authenticity (aka our truest joy as well). Whether you’re a seasoned singer or someone who’s never thought about the potential power of your own voice, this episode has some powerful m...

Season 1: Episode 8 Ever wonder what your unique gifts are in this world? Maybe you know them, maybe you have a deep inner knowing that there are some that are laying dormant within you that you’d love to discover. A calling that your greatest life and service is within the discovery and embodiment of those gifts. We all have our own gifts to share, and this week we dive into all things living in your FLOW and GENIUS ZONE. Some key points you won’t want to miss: The ke...

Season 1: Episode 7 Your joy isn’t just a nice to have. If you’re like most humans out there, you’ve experienced your fair share of seasons of feeling burnt out. This week’s episode with Joy and Purpose coach Shannon Clarke explores how your joy is a path to healing your burnout. We explore: ~ How joy activates new parts of your brain allowing you to find new solutions ~ The single most protective factor for avoiding burnout ~ Tips to shift into your most joy filled life t...

Season 1: Episode 6 This weeks episode is all about the BODY. Our relationship to our own body, And reflections on how all of that beautiful mess relates to our ability to experience joy in this life. We dive into: The sneaky ways we use our self care against ourselvesWholeness > wellnessHow to discern wellness from wholeness vs. not enoughness How to dive into self compassion in moments of self sabotage, how to love ourselves IN those momentsThe one factor...

Season 1: Episode 5 Today we have an incredible laughter filled conversation with Em all about finding the light in the darkest of days and compassionately embracing the wounded parts of ourselves that come to the surface in our struggles. For Em the through line in all of this is coming back into the heart. We talk all sorts of ways to navigate the stormy waters getting into: ~ GIGGLING AND DANCING as a path to authenticity ~ the need to honoring ALL the feelings (and what that...

Season 1: Episode 4 We've all experienced those tougher seasons of life. Today's episode is a reflection on the 21 day Joy Challenge I gave myself to see if it would help me shift out of that dark night of the soul "funk" I had been struggling to transition out of. When all the meditation, yoga, breathwork and energy medicine stopped lighting me up, desperate times call for... trying more joy?? We get all into: - The transfomational power of starting your day with what ACTIVELY B...

Send us a text In today’s ep of the pod we get all into the nuanced role of consumption in our capacity to experience joy. The difference in impact mindful consumption and hyperconsumption have on our brains dopamine levels and our ability to experience joy. We dive into: - dopamine addictions and over consuming habits - the impact binge consuming has on our brain chemistry - the power of creating space - the difference between passive and real fun - releasing ...