In this heartfelt episode of Miles to Zen, Shannon Miles Halliday explores a powerful question: What if joy isn't something we earn at the end of the journey, but the very reason for the journey itself?
Through personal stories of adventure, career success, health challenges, postpartum depression, creativity, and self-discovery, Shannon shares what it means to return to the truest version of ourselves—the part that existed before fear, expectations, and societal conditioning taught us to play small.
Drawing on insights from Gay Hendricks, Brené Brown, the Dalai Lama, Daniel Pink, and Barbara Fredrickson, this episode explores:
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, recovering from a setback, questioning your next chapter, or simply longing to feel more alive, this conversation offers a reminder that joy is not a reward reserved for someday.
The child within you—the one who knew how to laugh, create, wonder, and play—has never left. The path home may be closer than you think.
🎙 About Miles to Zen
Miles to Zen is a podcast about curiosity, creativity, connection, personal growth, and the wild, beautiful adventure of being human. Hosted by Shannon Miles Halliday, each episode explores ideas that help us live with greater authenticity, purpose, and joy.
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