Integrity and Joy

Send us Fan Mail The season 1 finale didn’t go as planned — because life didn’t go as planned. In this deeply personal episode, I share what happened when an unexpected and serious illness forced me to stop, surrender control, and put my own coaching and mindfulness practices to the test. I open up about my three months of struggle, the weeks in the hospital, the wake-up calls about health and pri...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 19 or Integrity and Joy : Dr. Paul R. Williams has spent his career navigating the world’s most fragile moments. A lawyer, negotiator, and professor, he’s been a quiet force behind peace deals, post-conflict constitutions, and the pursuit of justice after war. In this episode, we dive into what drives him and how the spirit of entrepreneurship and service inspired his uniq...

Send us Fan Mail A former student of mine, Erica Lazarus, has been working with me on the Integrity and Joy social media presence since last fall. She's a pretty unique and special person — social worker, yogi, powerful spirit — and we talked a bit about how courage was a focal point for her while she was in the midst of a healing journey in Hawaii. Our discussion inspired episode 8 of this p...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 18 of  Integrity and Joy : Transformation and transitions rarely happen all at once. They unfold in phases—something ends, there’s a disorienting in-between, and then, something new begins. In this episode, Transformation in Three Acts: Integrity Through Every Phase , we explore the emotional terrain of change and why it often feels harder than we expect. You’ll learn how...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 17: In this soulful and inspiring conversation, Steve reconnects with his former student — the dynamic Jillian Hervey, best known as the front woman of the genre-blending duo LION BABE . Jillian opens up about her creative journey, growing up as the daughter of Vanessa Williams, forging her own artistic identity, and what it’s been like to become a moth...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 17 of Integrity and Joy : We’ve all been there—those moments when your heart races, your palms get sweaty, and you’re bracing yourself for a conversation that feels impossibly awkward or confrontational. Whether it’s addressing a conflict at work, setting boundaries in a relationship, or giving (and receiving!) feedback, difficult conversations can feel like walking throug...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 15:  In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Integrity and Joy , host Steve Walker reconnects with a former student, Meharban Singh Sobti, whose journey from a challenging childhood to working at SpaceX is nothing short of extraordinary. Meharban shares candid reflections on navigating identity as a Sikh American, enduring childhood bul...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 14:  Mindfulness can be a life changing practice. While mindfulness — including meditation — has become tremendously popular in recent years, it is often misunderstood and many people deny themselves the benefits of a mindfulness practice because of the myths and confusion surrounding it. In this episode, Steve shares his own experience with mindfulness...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 13:  Dr. Jared Weintraub is a former student of mine and an Organizational Psychologist who explores the practical applications of generative AI, workplace nudges, mindfulness, and Flow Theory to help people and organizations flourish. Jared is a researcher, People Analytics Professional, coach, Founder of the Flow Group LLC, and Adjunct Professor at Ne...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 12:  Many of us feel stuck or struggle to find our "purpose." But we create our purpose and meaning in life and there are concrete ways we can do exactly that, personally and professionally. Whether you're starting out in life or somewhere in the middle or are farther along on your journey, this podcast is for you! Get unstuck and take so...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 11:  Helaine Knapp is incredibly impressive and inspirational! Founder and CEO of CityRow and author of Making Waves , Helaine is a successful entrepreneur and consultant whose story will captivate and inspire. Helaine is a scrappy and successful founder and CEO, from startup to Series A (and beyond), who advises founders and consults with businesses to...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 10:  We live in uncertain times. How can integrity help us navigate these uncertain times and restore the integrity of the core institutions that we need for a functioning democracy and free society? Support the show Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us o...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 9:  Education will be a recurring theme in this podcast because it is so central to our own development and to our society as a whole. I was fortunate to teach in and, eventually, run an innovative lab school, but most students go through schools that are not preparing them adequately for the world we live in, never mind the world they will live in five...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 8:  We often think of courage as primarily being something heroes, first responders, and others facing physical danger have. But we all have some capacity for courage and need courage of different kinds throughout our lives. In this episode, I will explore some of the ways in which we need courage, how to find and create it within ourselves, and how to...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 8:  Scott Zumwalt was impressive as a 10th grader in my European history class, foreshadowing his tremendous success as a digital marketing innovator on presidential and senate campaigns, in the LGBTQ rights movement, and for Fortune 500 corporations. He's impressive, thoughtful, and incredibly humble. We talk about Scott's work in politics, t...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 6:  The quality and health of our relationships are huge factors in our ability to live a good life, to create and find joy and happiness and meaning in our lives. To experience love. Here are five keys to having healthy, meaningful relationships. They are applicable to romantic relationships as well as relationships with family members, friends and col...

Send us Fan Mail In this Bonus Episode related to Episode 4, I discuss my own struggles with my inner voice, including imposter syndrome and fear of abandonment and rejection. Support the show Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram TikTok YouTube Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 5:  Navigating your 20s can be challenging — so why not throw in a five-month thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail?! Do you like stories of adventures and big life lessons? Are you or is someone you know in your/their 20s? Have you ever wondered what it's like to hike the Appalachian Trail? If any of those are true, this episode is for you! Adam Baye...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 4 of Integrity and Joy , we talk about our inner voice — is it your biggest cheerleader or, like for many of us, your harshest critic? We’ll explore why we have such a negative inner voice, how paradigms and mindsets — which can become limiting beliefs — often define that inner critic and limit our possibilities, and what are some concrete steps you can take to quiet yo...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on episode 3 of Integrity and Joy is Jamie Arkin, a New Yorker and former student of mine turned public health and development consultant based in Cape Town, South Africa. Jamie  grew up in New York and knew there was more in the world than that which she was raised in. With a plan from a young age to live around the world, Jamie did just that through taking every opportu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of Integrity and Joy ! Meet our host, Steve Walker — certified professional life coach, meditation teacher and former diplomat, activist and educator. After introducing the podcast, Steve explores why integrity is so important in living a good life and for our society, especially right now. Support the show Please rate and review this episode and let u...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 2:  How do we live a good life? Living a good life can be challenging and even a bit of a mystery. Managing our careers, relationships, finances and more can be confusing and overwhelming at times.  We can even feel like we are the only ones without all the answers, but virtually everyone else is in the same boat, figuring it out as they go. In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail This is a brief teaser for the upcoming Integrity and Joy podcast with Steve Walker — life coach and meditation teacher, former diplomat, activist and educator. Support the show Please rate and review this episode and let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to address in future episodes. Follow us on: Instagram TikTok YouTube Visit us at: www.integrityandjoy.com