If you're fascinated by research on consciousness and why we humans do what we do, you'll love this episode about how we subconsciously create the various situations we find ourselves in. Why do so many people sabotage their own chances of success, hold themselves back when success is in their reach, or mess things up when they’re finally going well? For over 30 years, Ravinder Taylor, President of Progressive Awareness Research , has been researching this question. Listen in as she and Lisa dis...
Feb 05, 2024•49 min•Ep. 88
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor Frankl The space Viktor Frankl is pointing us toward in this famous quote is the space of consciousness – the fabric of your very being, and the wellspring of your natural, inherent joy. In this profound episode, Chris Niebauer, Ph.D. shares insights and practices for accessing and embodying the only part of you that is real and eternal – ...
Jan 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 87
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on what’s real, what matters, and what we most want to bring into our next whirl around the sun. Whatever resolutions are calling to you, please approach them through the filter of love. Replace any resolutions that come from a place of self-judgment with the resolution to love yourself more. As Vincent van Gogh said, “What is done in love is done well.” Lisa and her wise guest Lisa Hromada explore the power of love in this gentle, inspiring...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 86
If anyone knows how to go from tragic to magic, it's Lisa's guest for this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Lycka . He shares his "golden pearls" for living a fantastic life based in love, forgiveness, and contribution -- the perfect recipe for a 2024 rich in meaning, growth, and personal empowerment. Connect with Dr. Allen Lycka Find out more about Lisa McCourt and Joy School www.lisamccourt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 85
Along with all the inherent joy of the holiday season, comes, for many of us, a long list of busy-ness to navigate into our already-busy lives. Lisa’s accomplished guest Petra Brunnbauer helps high achievers go from overwhelmed, overstressed, and overcommitted to empowered and winning in every aspect of life. She and Lisa share valuable tools for any season in this stress-soothing episode! Find out more about Petra here www.thejorni.com Lisa McCourt Joy School, Upcoming Events and more www.lisam...
Dec 11, 2023•40 min•Ep. 84
As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus has famously pointed out, “change is the only constant.” Why, then, is it so common to fear change, to fight change, and to allow the ever-unfolding vicissitudes of our lives to create such drama and anxiety for us? Lisa and her change-expert guest Elizabeth Hamilton- Guarino explore ways to become a skilled surfer of life’s inevitable rollout of shifting circumstances in this comforting, tool-packed episode. Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Best Ever You Connec...
Nov 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 83
We all have blind spots – subconscious blocks that cause us to manifest in ways we’d never consciously choose. Addressing these blocks from the level of our awareness can help, but it’s slow-going and ineffective when compared to the progress that can be made by working at the subconscious level. Lisa’s accomplished guest Dr. Tara Perry shares her method for getting to the root of trauma in this deep-dive episode about those long-harbored obstructions to the natural joy we all came here to exper...
Nov 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 82
Is focusing on elevating our own vibration selfish? How can we give our attention and energy to that when so many are suffering right now, and the world is in such apparent chaos? Lisa and her longtime teaching partner, Oprah-endorsed, Positive Psychology Expert Robert Mack delve into these questions in this poignant episode about non-duality and the nature of expanded consciousness. Find out about Joy School and Lisa McCourt events Rob Mack www.coachrobmack.com Learn more about your ad choices....
Oct 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 81
We all tell ourselves stories all day long. Your whole interpretation of “reality” is nothing more than a collection of stories you’ve repeatedly told yourself. It’s time to take control of the narrative and begin a new practice of monitoring the stories we subscribe to and the way we talk to ourselves in our minds. Let Lisa and Dr. Jean Farish open the gateway to fresh perspectives for experiencing life in this inspiring episode. Dr. Jean Farish Find out more about Lisa McCourt Joy School and H...
Oct 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 80
Could a lack of self-esteem be a covertly wonderful thing? Denise Linn -- repeat guest on Oprah and other top media and author of more than 20 books – thinks so! Hear her heartfelt explanation, and explore how “savoring” juices up our joy as Lisa interviews Denise and Meadow Linn in this authentic, poignant episode about mindfulness, the wisdom of indigenous cultures, and much more! Find out about JOY School and Happiness Life Coaching with Lisa McCourt Denise Linn Seminars and Events here Meado...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 79
We’ve all gone through challenges that have felt like thieves of our joy. Sometimes these challenges leave us with scars that continue to block our joyful experience of life long after the hurdles have been cleared. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We all have the capacity to learn, grow, and evolve into more wise and expanded versions of ourselves as the result of life’s curveballs and pitfalls. Join Lisa and author Jennifer Sukalo for a discussion about gleaning treasure from your trauma. C...
Sep 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 78
With summertime winding to a close and school days starting up in many families, it can be a stressy season for parents and kids. The time-honored, science-backed, zero-cost solution? Meditation! Lisa’s guest, author and Illumination Guide Julie D’Ann, is on a mission to bring the tremendous healing power of meditation to a younger audience, gifting kids with a skill they’ll benefit from throughout their lives. This back-to-basics episode reminds us, at any age, to stay aligned with the foundati...
Sep 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 77
Lisa shares a real-life story about a practical joke the Universe played on her during launch week of her new book Free Your Joy , as well as a meaningful and insightful conversation she had with her friend Diane Ray about the book. If you’ve ever been woken up at 3am by a voice in your head saying unkind things, you’ll want to listen! Find out more about Lisa McCourt JOY School and Happiness Life Coaching www.lisamccourt.com Diane Ray and the MindBodySpirit.fm podcast network Learn more about y...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
Have you ever looked around at your circumstances and thought, “I have achieved and acquired all the things I always believed would make me happy,” while recognizing in your heart that your experience of your life was far from a happy one? Lisa and NYT Bestselling Author Christy Whitman unpack this all-too-common scenario with some uncommon insights and advice in this fascinating episode! Connect with Lisa McCourt JOY School and Happiness Life Coaching https://lisamccourt.com/ NY Times Bestselli...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 75
What if you could feel, all the way down in your deepest knowing, that you are absolutely 100% enough? How would that change the way you walk through your day, the decisions you make, the risks you take? Lisa and her good friend Scott Stabile want you to awaken to this knowing and that’s what this episode is all about. Drawing from Scott’s new book Enough as You Are , and Lisa’s new book, Free Your Joy , they explore the reasons and cures for the widespread misperception of personal unworthiness...
Jul 24, 2023•57 min•Ep. 74
Mary Bue’s music has been described as triumphant “not only as a reflection and victory over adversity, but as architecture for healing and change,” and also as a “true representation of what our current world is going through and at the same time, how love is always a timeless message.” Lisa learns about Mary’s journey as an award-winning singer/songwriter, Nada yogi, traveler, runner, vegan, retreat guide, music and yoga teacher in this beautiful episode. Find out about Mary Bue here Lisa McCo...
Jul 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 73
The Cupid of Consciousness has a new release! The Love Thief , novel and soon-to-be streaming series, is described by its Hollywood producer as Eat, Pray, Love meets Dirty John . Longtime friend of Joy School Arielle Ford is a leading personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement, a celebrated love and relationship expert, and author of eleven other books including the international bestsellers The Soulmate Secret and Wabi Sabi Love. This juicy episode could change yo...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min•Ep. 72
"Living a life of joy, spaciousness, success, and abundance is possible when you get off autopilot, honor the whispers of your soul, and step onto the path of intentional living," says Lisa's longtime friend and collaborator Linda Joy , creatrix of multiple six-figure publishing and media brands dedicated to inspiration and empowerment. This rich conversation about self-worth, mindset, overcoming people-pleasing, and more will shift your energy in glorious and uplifting ways! Linda Joy- Aspire M...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 71
Many of us feel undeniable connection and communication with our loved ones who have left their Earth lives, but there are some, like Lisa’s guest in this fascinating episode, who have perfected the art of these communications. Acclaimed Psychic Medium Joseph LoBrutto has been tested by Medium Channel to have an accuracy rating of over 90% in his psychic and mediumistic ability. He has received awards naming him the Best South Florida Psychic and is listed as one of the Top 100 Psychics in Ameri...
May 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 70
Inc Magazine calls Kute Blackson “the mindfulness guru billionaires go to for advice.” Widely considered the next-generation leader in the field of personal development, Kute delivers his signature warmth and wisdom as he and Lisa explore our human tendencies to crave control, resist change, fear the unknown, and persistently avoid feeling all those challenging feelings we’d rather not feel. Don’t miss this deep dive into spiritual principles that have the power to change your life! Find out abo...
May 15, 2023•58 min•Ep. 69
Does the idea of gratitude ever feel burdensome to you? We sometimes feel guilty when we realize we’re not as authentically grateful as we assume we should be. Lisa and her longtime co-conspirator in joy Summer McStravick share a new perspective on the topic of gratitude in this episode. It’s jam-packed with spiritual wisdom that’s doused in fun, with a generous sprinkling of actionable gems from Summer’s new book, Stuff Nobody Taught You . You’ll be so GRATEFUL you listened! (See what we did th...
May 01, 2023•53 min•Ep. 68
As spiritual beings here for a physical experience, oftentimes our skin suits (and the contents within) get roughed up along the way. Wouldn’t it be nice to get help from someone who has a foot in the both the spiritual and medical worlds? Timothy Wallace is a former healthcare provider who now spends his time using his medical intuitive and healing gifts to help others. Witness a truly remarkable diagnosis and healing he conducts live in this episode! Timothy Wallace Medical Intuitive and Heale...
Apr 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 67
Do you ever feel you need to defend your spirituality to those who doubt it can coexist with being intellectual and informed? Join Lisa and her fascinating friend NYT Bestselling Author Eldon Taylor as they explore this tired, old notion that links atheism to intelligence. Kirkus Reviews called his new book “a philosophically astute challenge to the rational supremacy of science over its spiritual rivals.” A thought-provoking episode! NY Times Bestselling Author, Speaker, Radio Host, Inventor El...
Apr 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 62
We all harbor shame, often completely unwarranted and the result of events over which we had no control. Shame resides not only at the level of our awareness, but also in our subconscious where its damage is even trickier to assess. Learn about what author and shame expert Kelly Connor calls a “shame stain” (and what to do about it) in this eye-opening episode that exposes an insidious and all-too-common thief of our joy! Find out more about Kelly Connor Lisa McCourt JOY School and Happiness Lif...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 65
Your connection with your own deepest, wisest, purest core being is the most important relationship you’ll ever experience. Learn to cultivate and deepen that connection with Lisa and her heart-opening guest, renown psychic intuitive Karen Hager. With warmth, compassion, and the gentle integrity of a true master, Karen demystifies the mystical, making it accessible for all! Find out more about Psychic Intuitive Karen Hager Connect with Lisa McCourt JOY School and Happiness Life Coaching Learn mo...
Mar 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 64
Sigmund Freud has famously called dreaming “the liberation of the spirit from the pressure of external nature, a detachment of the soul from the fetters of matter,” and called the interpretation of dreams “the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind.” In this fascinating episode, Lisa and her dream-expert guest Transformational Coach Lynda Samphire explore the rich possibilities available to those who cultivate the skill of understanding and benefiting from their drea...
Feb 25, 2023•58 min•Ep. 63
Multi-faceted world-changer Stephen Altair explains the importance and impact of open-hearted leadership to create real transformation. Tirelessly spreading messages of the power of love, Stephen’s roles have included founder of educational institutions and television channels, university lecturer, bestselling author of 10 books, composer of music albums (one of which was presented to Nelson Mandela at his inauguration), supporter of Tibetan refugee educational programming, guest speaker at Micr...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 62
When decoding “signs” – from the Universe or from loved ones who have transitioned -- it’s common to wonder if it’s “just imagination.” Lisa and her fascinating guest, internationally acclaimed Medium Karen Docherty, unpack this frequent conundrum in a tender conversation about the time-honored spiritual truth that the connections we have with our loved ones continue even when they’ve left this plane. If there’s anyone you’re missing or feeling incomplete with, you’ll find comfort in this gentle...
Jan 16, 2023•56 min•Ep. 61
Do your top-of-mind desires and resolutions match what your soul is craving on a deeper level? Lisa explores this rich topic with two of her favorite transformational healers in this high-vibe conversation about the one resolution that changes everything: the commitment to know, honor, and freely express all of who you most authentically are. Microdosingforhealing.com Find out more about Lynda Samphire Joy School and Happiness Life Coaching with Lisa McCourt Find books and oracle card decks from...
Jan 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 60
Whatever you celebrate, it’s the time of year for stillness, reverence, and serene ceremony. But we silly humans have turned it into the hustle-bustle season of go go go! Tap into that peaceful place inside you that Ian Haycroft calls “the joy in the quiet; the whispering wisdom within” through this delightful conversation with a true master of peaceful centeredness. Lisa and Ian explore what it means to dance with the “ghosts in the machine” in this beautiful episode of contagious calm. Find ou...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 59
