This episode is a little extra special… It’s my birthday! As I take another Joyful spin around the sun, I’m pausing to reflect on what this past year has taught me—because wow , it’s been a big one! I’m sharing 9 of the most powerful lessons that cracked me open, lit me up, and reminded me (again and again) that Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a compass, and a way of being. This one’s real, raw, and rooted in truth. I’m talking contrast, grief, growth, and the magic that happens when y...
Jul 02, 2025•45 min•Ep. 21
What if your version of success didn’t burn you out but actually brought more joy into your life? In this episode, I’m joined by my client and dear friend Lisa McInnes, a heart-led mortgage specialist who helped my family land our dream home (and saved us thousands in the process). Beyond her brilliance in the mortgage world, Lisa brings so much wisdom about boundaries, self-trust, and redefining what it means to run a successful business, without abandoning yourself in the process. Whether you'...
Jun 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 20
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 busines...
Jun 18, 2025•44 min•Ep. 19
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. ...
Jun 11, 2025•27 min•Ep. 18
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 ...
Jun 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 17
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 meditati...
May 28, 2025•50 min•Ep. 16
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, an...
May 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 15
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, a...
May 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 14
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 refle...
May 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 13
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 reinventi...
Apr 30, 2025•39 min•Ep. 12
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 ...
Apr 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 11
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 faci...
Apr 16, 2025•46 min•Ep. 10
What if the pain you’ve been carrying is the key to unlocking your purpose? In this raw and real episode, I sit down with one of my dearest friends, Mandy Trapp, for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, healing, and the truth she’s held in silence for decades. Mandy—an internationally recognized meditation and mindfulness expert—shares her story publicly for the first time, opening up about a family secret that shaped her entire childhood. She reflects on how this trauma not only marked ...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 10
What happens when your identity is rooted in doing—but life calls you to simply be? In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Dr. Kara Otuomagie—chiropractor, community leader, Ironman athlete, and founder of Kinetic Living, a multidisciplinary health clinic in Edmonton. We talk about what it really means to slow down, step into self-trust, and lead from a place of presence. Kara shares how her journey began with caretaking at a young age, how she learned to redefine service, and why buildi...
Mar 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 9
What if the changes you fear the most are actually leading you to your greatest alignment? In this episode, I sit down with my soul sister, Sheetal Story – Psychic Medium, Spiritual Grief Support Counselor and Professional Astrologer, to explore what it truly means to trust your intuition, embrace transformation, and walk your soul’s path with courage. If you’ve ever felt the push to trust your inner knowing or struggled with letting go of what no longer serves you, this conversation is for you....
Mar 19, 2025•46 min•Ep. 8
What if there was a simple, repeatable method to help you feel better—regardless of what life throws your way? In this episode, I’m sharing The Joy Method™ – my step-by-step process designed to help you shift your thoughts, align with your desires, and cultivate lasting joy. It’s designed to help you take real, aligned action to co-create the life you want. The Joy Method™ is a blend of everything I’ve learned—from cognitive behavioral psychology and mindfulness to the law of attraction and my o...
Mar 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 7
In this solo episode, I dive deep into what it truly means to practice Joy and why it's so much more than just pursuing happiness. We’ll explore the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy, and I offer guidance on how to make joy your number one priority. Whether you're feeling disconnected, struggling with guilt about feeling good, or simply curious about deepening your practice, this episode offers insights and practical tips on making Joy your foundation. In this episode, we cov...
Mar 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 6
In this heartwarming conversation with Cecilia Kissel, we dive into what it means to create an authentic life filled with purpose, intention, and JOY! From her journey as an "accidental influencer" to building a hobby farm and launching a new community focused on wellness, Cecilia shares how embracing your truth can lead to the most aligned opportunities. Through stories of motherhood, social media boundaries, and finding joy in daily rituals, Cecilia reveals how the smallest steps toward authen...
Feb 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 5
In this powerful second part of our conversation with KB & Co. founder Kristina Botelho , we go even deeper into the raw realities of entrepreneurship, spiritual guidance, and the courage it takes to trust your journey—especially when faced with tough decisions. From manifesting unexpected cheques to making the difficult choice to close her Kelowna location, Kristina opens up about the highs and lows of building a business while staying true to her values. Through stories of divine intervent...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 4
In this powerful conversation with visionary entrepreneur Kristina Botelho, founder of kb&co, we dive deep into an incredible journey of resilience, divine guidance, and unwavering determination. From sleeping on park benches at age 11 to building a plant-based empire, Kristina shares raw truths about turning adversity into purpose. Through stories of teen motherhood, franchise leadership, and spiritual protection, Kristina reveals how trusting your path—even when you can't see where it's le...
Feb 12, 2025•41 min•Ep. 4
In this soul-stirring conversation with transformational leadership guide Mandy Balak, we dive deep into what it truly means to lead with authenticity in today's world. From her journey as a born entrepreneur to becoming the President of The Gathering, Mandy shares raw truths about building success that feels aligned with your values. Mandy opens up about the lessons learned through building and rebuilding, showing us that sometimes we need to tear down what we've built to create something more ...
Jan 22, 2025•59 min•Ep. 3
In this powerful episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, we sit down with the visionary who inspired this very podcast—Kelly Kennedy, founder of Capital Business Development and host of the award-winning Business Development Podcast. Kelly takes us on a journey through the real stuff: discovering why genuine human connection matters more than ever in our AI-driven world, what happens when we say yes to the things that scare us most, and how our biggest challenges often become our greatest gifts. He ...
Jan 22, 2025•50 min•Ep. 2
In this intimate first episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing my raw, real journey of discovering that Joy isn't just a fleeting emotion – it's a daily practice and your most powerful tool for transformation. I dive deep into my personal story of moving through addiction, grief, and the journey that brought me to today. You'll discover how I created The Joy Method and The Joy Sessions from my own experience of turning pain into purpose, and why I believe Joy...
Jan 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1
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 resilie...
Jan 10, 2025•2 min
