Shows
The Small Business School PodcastHow to Build a Business (and Life) That Actually Feels Good with Jillian SchecherWhat if joy wasn’t just a feeling you stumbled on—but a strategy you practiced daily? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jillian Schecher: Joy Mentor, educator, podcast host, and creator of The Joy Method. We talk about redefining success, what it really means to lead with joy (especially as a small business owner), and how to cultivate abundance and alignment—without the burnout. If you’ve ever felt like business has to be hard to be worth it, this conversation will shift something big for you.Key topics covered:Why joy is...2025-06-2641 min
The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher20. Creating a Business (and Life) You Enjoy with Lisa McInnesWhat 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're in a service-based biz or just craving a more...2025-06-2525 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher19. Profits, Burnout & Nervous System-Smart Business: Real Talk with Staci MillardWhat 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 businesses, and giving back—without sacrificing your peace. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to do more...2025-06-1844 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher18. The Power of Self-Celebration: Why It’s Time to Throw Confetti for YourselfWhen 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.Whether you're celebr...2025-06-1126 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher17. Chronic Pain, Creative Joy & Aging Vigorously with Debora SepichWhat 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 be vigorous, vibrant, and deeply meaningful. Whether yo...2025-06-0442 min
The Millionaire Woman ShowEPISODE 524 – Transforming the Narrative Around Menopause with Jesse Schewchuk
https://youtu.be/BGGXiss7Rt0
Transforming The Narrative Around Menopause with Jesse Schewchuk
In this podcast/video, Debra Kasowski talks with Jesse Schewchuk, Founder of The Menopause Mission, about making menopause part of mainstream language and a taboo topic; it’s a part of body literacy. Jeese shares her journey and one of the most challenging parts of radical self-care – boundaries! Join Debra and Jesse as they talk about transforming the narrative around menopause.
#jessemuse #menopause #debrakasowski
Jesse Schewchuk is a multi-award-winning Television Producer, keynote speaker, and bestselling author with over 20 years of expe...2025-06-0351 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher16. The Hero’s Journey, Healthy Masculinity & Coming Home to Yourself with John TrappWhat 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 meditation, sobriety, and deep inner work.We talk about why men need safe spaces for vulne...2025-05-2850 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher15. Whispers from the Herd: Lessons in Healing & Hope with Dayna HammondJoin 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 purposeThe moment that changed everythingThe emotional, physical, and spiritual healing process of rescue horsesHow horses mirror our t...2025-05-2143 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher14. From Good Girl to Soul-Led Leader with Shelby EloriaWhat 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, and redefine beauty on her terms, Shelby sha...2025-05-1448 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher13. The Grace Trail Method: 5 Steps to Move from Struggle to Strength with Anne JollesWhat 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 reflection used by thousands across the U.S. and Canada.W...2025-05-0741 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher12. Burnout, Pivots & Building With Purpose: The Bold Business Journey with Jen KinalWhat 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 reinventing herself after losing her event planning business during the pandemic, starting over fro...2025-04-3039 min
The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast with Jen KinalEpisode 18: Joyful Success: Creating Balance in Business & Life with Jillian SchecherIn this new episode of The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast, host Jen Kinal interviews Jillian Schecher, a joy educator and mentor, about the importance of joy in business and life. Jillian shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges, including dealing with an alcoholic home and the death of her father, which led to her developing the Joy Method.Jillian encourages listeners to ask themselves what they truly want to experience and take one inspired action towards it. She advises celebrating successes and giving credit for how far you've come. The episode emphasizes that incorporating joy into your...2025-04-3059 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher11. Authentic Visibility & Owning Your Voice with Jesse SchewchukWhat 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 standing in her truth, Jesse shares her personal stories, her career evolution, and the ha...2025-04-2344 min
The Holly Penney ShowJoy Isn’t Just a Feeling: It’s a Strategy with Jillian SchecherIn this powerful and uplifting episode, Holly chats with Joy Educator & Mentor Jillian Schecher, author of The Daily Joy Journal and creator of The Joy Method™.Jillian shares how joy became a guiding force in her life after a personal journey through sobriety and transformation. She breaks down what it really means to use joy as a strategy (not just a good feeling), how entrepreneurs and leaders can use joy to build stronger businesses, and why choosing joy can be revolutionary—even on the hard days.Inside this episode:- What it means to be a...2025-04-2231 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher10 Part 2. Family Secrets, Spiritual Gifts & the Power of Telling the Truth with Mandy TrappWhat 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 facilitator, and spiritual guide. We explore the sacred work of te...2025-04-1645 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher10 Part 1. Family Secrets, Spiritual Gifts & the Power of Telling the Truth with Mandy TrappWhat 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 her early years but also activated her intuitive and spiritua...2025-04-091h 02The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher09. Choosing Presence & Leading with Heart with Dr. Kara OtuomagieWhat 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 building community and connection became the cornerstone of her mission.2025-03-2645 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher08. Embracing Intuition, Change & Soul Alignment with Sheetal StoryWhat 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.In this episode, we cover:Why int...2025-03-1946 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher07. The Joy MethodWhat 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 own personal journey. It’s the foundation of my work and some...2025-03-1236 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher06. The Practice of JoyIn 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 cover:The difference between happiness and JoyWhy you don’t need to s...2025-03-0546 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher05. Leading with Love: Cecilia Kissel’s Heart & Home JourneyIn 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 authentic living can create the biggest impact. Her approach to balancing family life while pursuing personal dreams shows us that...2025-02-2649 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher04 Part 2. The Making of a Visionary with Kristina BotelhoIn 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 intervention, the art of receiving, and the creation of the Bravehearts Collective, she reveals how life’s greatest challenges often lead...2025-02-2039 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher04 Part 1. The Making of a Visionary with Kristina BotelhoIn 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 leading—can transform challenge into opportunity. Whether you're facing adversity, building a business, or ready to trust your own divine guidance, this conversation will inspir...2025-02-1241 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher03. The Power of Authentic Leadership with Mandy BalakIn 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 aligned with who we've become.Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or ready to s...2025-01-2259 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher02. Embracing the Detour with Business Development Expert Kelly KennedyIn 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 shares candidly about the delicate dance between ambition and personal life, while offering a fr...2025-01-2249 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher01. My Joy JourneyIn 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 is your birthright.We also explore why resistance sh...2025-01-2242 minThe Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian SchecherWelcome to The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian SchecherThe 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 resilience. Each episode brings real conversations, inspiring stories, and actionable insights designed to help you navigate life’s ups and d...2025-01-1002 min
The Business Development PodcastLight Up Your Life: Joy with Jillian SchecherIn this episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy is joined by joy expert Jillian Schecher to discuss the importance of finding joy amidst the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship. Jillian emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to be intentional about their goals and to focus on joy and well-being throughout their journey. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional insights, she highlights the dangers of striving without purpose and the importance of making how we feel a priority. Jillian shares practical tips on how to incorporate joy into daily habits and discusses the benefits of her new "...2024-06-231h 23
Art You Crazy?JOIN US LIVE on June 5th at our "Embodied Joy" Workshop!Hey listeners, wanna meet up IRL? AYC's very own Erin Elizabeth Reed and Tessie Herrasti are co-hosting a very special in-person workshop with Joy and Mindfulness coach Jillian Schecher called, "Embodied Joy." It'll be a 2-hour experience all about leaning in to what lights you up so you can walk away inspired to get the most out of your life!
We don't want to give too much away... but spaces are limited and already filling up! If you'll be in NYC on June 5th, 2024 we'd LOVE to have you!
For more info, and to SAVE...2024-05-2401 minArt You Crazy?S1.E16. - Put More "F*ck Yes!" in Your Life w/ Jillian SchecherJoin Tessie and Erin in a frank and meaningful conversation around finding the courage to live a joy-filled life with our special guest, Jillian Schecher. Snot bubbles, wizard hats, and radiator farts will be in ample supply, so don't miss our latest installment of Art You Crazy!
Jillian Schecher is a multi-passionate Joy + Mindfulness Coach, the author of The Daily Joy Journal, and creator and lead facilitator of The Joy Sessions.
You can learn more about Jillian on her website: https://jillianschecher.com, or connect with her on IG, FB and LinkedIn: @jillianschecher
...2024-03-1324 min
The PursuitThe 10 Best Moments From 100 EpisodesToday's episode is a special one, because it's EPISODE 100!
The Pursuit started 3 years ago and has grown into the top 1% of podcasts worldwide. Over the years we have had a mix of Ben sharing insights from his years of studying and some incredible sharing guests sharing their expertise in their fields. In this episode you're going to hear clips from 2 of Ben's most listened to episodes and clips from 8 of the best guest episodes.
You're going to hear from:
#50 Daniel Mangena: Listen to their Episode & Check out their Website
#9 Brian Moran...2023-11-201h 08
The PursuitDeveloping A Joy For Life w/ Jillian SchecherIf you haven't already, subscribe to my newsletter here
JOY! It's one word that no matter what you do, where you are or who you are, we all want more of it in our life.
I am so honoured to have Jillian Schecher in this interview with me, she is a true blessing to be around.
Jillian is a Joy and Mindfulness coach, author of the Daily Joy Journal and teaches people how to use The Joy Method™
Ultimately, all of us are looking for more joy in our lives but ho...2022-12-1235 min
The Awake & Winning PodcastEpisode 40: The Joy Coach with Jillian SchecherAs the song goes...I’ve got joy joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Well folks it’s not that simple. Join Kaylor and Jillian Schecher as they dive into talking about what joy really is and the steps it takes to continue to find your own joy. During this episode, the two of them tackle owning your own bullshit and learning to sit with it. Jillian speaks out about her own journey of joy and dealing with her father’s death. So pull up a seat and listen as the conversation flows with no bull shit when it com...2020-10-261h 05
Serenity NowLiving with Greater Freedom and Ease through Therapeutic Yoga#6: Therapeutic Yoga - We'll learn about how this practice can help us reconnect with ourselves, move better, and experience less pain. From athletes to those with mobility issues, Darcy Neumann will discuss how yoga therapy can be a beneficial practice. Plus hear about a special upcoming event!Darcy and I discuss her journey from the medical field to teaching different movement practices. She talks about why she loves sharing therapeutic yoga and the profound experiences people have from it. We Discuss:* What is therapeutic yoga* Somatic yoga* Sensory motor amnesia2020-06-3057 min
In This TogetherSeason 2 Episode 12 - Jillian SchecherJillian Schecher
Jillian Schecher is a multi-passionate joy coach, photographer & brand partner empowering others to reclaim joy in work, life and play.
Jillian is a multi-passionate creatively applying everything she has ever learned to support others in reclaiming Joy so they can live, work, and play in alignment.
She believes that JOY is our natural state and we all have something special to offer simply by being who we are as fully as possible! Often this involves self-acceptance, love, and the space to dig into the truth of who we are...2019-05-2059 min
Waking Up Human with Mandy TrappArchives #2: When You Numb the Pain, You Numb the Joy: with Jillian SchecherIn this episode, professional Photographer and Joy Coach, Jillian Schecher, talks candidly about how her journey to sobriety has impacted her career, her relationships, and how she feels about what’s she’s really come here to do.2019-03-0737 min