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In this very special milestone episode of The Joy Broadcast, Ali shares the funny story of how she discovered she'd reached episode 100 (spoiler: Buzzsprout didn't tell her). It happened on a Monday afternoon when that familiar inner voice was loudly insisting she hadn't done enough, wasn't far enough along, and should be doing more.

Ali takes you inside her "Just On You" moment, the powerful reframe her mentor offered, and the simple look-back exercise that turned shame into pride. She also reveals how a voice that once felt like a stick to beat herself with became something far lighter and far more magical: her Joy Fairy, complete with bliss bubble and wand.

If you're an ambitious woman who always sees the gap between where you are and where you want to be, this one is for you.

In this episode:

• Why Ali's "you haven't done enough" voice gets so loud, and how she now recognises it rather than letting it run the show
• Using JOY (Just On You) to pause, ask how you're feeling, and decide what you need
• The look-back exercise: listing everything you've done since this time last year across self-care, home, family, friends, career and adventures
• Ali's own list, from getting two sons through A levels and a hundred-plus holiday bookings, to growing her Instagram community by 800%, writing her book  CALM, 60 Substack essays, speaking to over 600 people, opening The Joy Rebellion and walking alongside 17 brilliant women in private mentorship.
• Why joy is the fuel, the frequency of peak performance and your competitive edge
• The Joy Fairy question: one more sprinkle of joy, or "don't meddle with the joy magic"?

Two exercises to take away:

1. Look back to leap forward. Sit down and write out everything you've achieved since this time last year. Get the facts. You'll be amazed.
2. Swap the stick for a wand. When the "not enough" voice appears, recognise it as your superpower in disguise. Ask your inner 'Joy Fairy': is there a little more magic to sprinkle today, or is it time to let the joy do its thing?

Get your free copy of CALM: Sign up to The Joy Brief, the weekly edit for women who know that joy is the most powerful place to create from, and receive Ali's first book, CALM, free in your welcome email.

Share your wins: What have you achieved this year? Ali would love to hear. Send her a message or tag her on Instagram with your look-back list.

Thank you to every listener, every guest, and everyone who has shared, commented and helped the ripple of joy reach the millions and the masses. See you next week for Joy 101!

And if you would like more joy in your life, why not take a look around the JOY shop with a personal shopping experience:

https://youtu.be/DcGAIEwpBD4

Love always

Ali xo

Please note: this episode contains some strong language.

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