Tonya Gonzalez joins us from Mexico to share her joy reclamation story of moving out of the United States to live her purpose as a psychic healer.    IG @tonyagonzalez   -- Now booking guests for Season two of TJL   Would you like to be a guest on This Joyful Life podcast?    This Joyful Life podcast is hosted by Maya Sterin. Each week features a woman or femme of color sharing about their experience cultivating a joyful life. The working definition of joy is based on Maya’s work as a joy expert and researcher. “Joy is the essential state of being alive; joy is the human base-state of peaceful vitality rooted in a deep sense of belonging in self, community, and the natural world.”

Chandelis Duster is a journalist who is passionate about telling stories that matter. In this episode she gets personal about her experiences with endometriosis, her relationship with God, and her Endo Sister community.  -- To learn more about Endometriosis and how to be an ally, visit endomarch.org/ -- Are you interested in being a guest on This Joyful Life? Or do you know someone who would be perfect? We are now booking for TJL Season2. sayyes2joy.com/podcast-guest

Diviniti gets personal about being a nurturer, and her journey with learning to honor herself enough to say "no" when necessary.   -- Instagram @Diviniti  https://www.alittlebitofdiviniti.com/ https://www.thelittlebitproject.com/ -- For more about Maya Sterin, the joy expert and how to be featured on This Joyful Life podcast https://www.sayyes2joy.com/podcast-guest

In this episode, Nicole Tholmer gets honest about mental health and self-care, giving her perspective about how and when to seek help.  -- Loved today's message from Nicole? Visit her website https://seek-solace.com/ and follow her on Instagram @solaceintervention 

Maya Sterin interviews Oakland-based changemaker Zakiya Harris. Listen for practical advice on how to adjust when your life falls apart, and what you can do to welcome changes as they come.   -- You can find more from Zakiya here: on her YouTube page and on her website zakiyaharris.com Instagram @shesash8peshifter   

In this episode, Maya Sterin interviews Déjà Baptiste. They connect about reclaiming ancestral rituals, Déjà's experiences as a trans activist, and her advice for other black folks living in diaspora. -- Find Déjà Baptiste on Instagram @thedejaspeaks  Support her via Venmo @thedejaspeaks

Listen to stories about reclaiming joy and doing meaningful work.