Find Joy with Joyan

Have you ever tried manifestation, repeated affirmations, visualised your dream life, and done everything you're told to do, yet somehow the things you want still feel out of reach? What if the problem isn't that manifestation doesn't work, but that there's something happening beneath the surface that's keeping you stuck? In this episode, I'm joined by bestselling author Ke...

What if you're so busy chasing success, meeting expectations, and doing what you're supposed to do that you've forgotten to actually LIVE? Today, I'm joined by Joy-Yafit for a powerful conversation about making the most of the life we've been given, breaking free from autopilot, and having the courage to create a life that truly feels like our own. We explore why life is too pr...

What if the challenges, relationships, and repeating patterns in your life aren’t random? In this episode, Donna and I dive into past lives, karmic patterns, soul contracts, and the lessons our souls may have chosen to experience in this lifetime. We explore why certain patterns keep repeating, what our relationships may be here to teach us, and how understanding our karmic lessons can help us mov...

What if some of the things you’ve always blamed on yourself — procrastination, forgetfulness, overwhelm, emotional regulation, or struggling to stay organized — could actually be connected to ADHD? In this episode, Joyan chats with Jorie Houlihan, an ADHD life coach who was diagnosed at 49, about the signs of ADHD, what a late diagnosis can look like, and why understanding how your brain works can...

What if staying busy is actually getting in the way of your best thinking? In this episode, Joyan sits down with award-winning executive coach, speaker and meditation teacher Rebecca Wilson to explore the lost art of boredom — and why high performers may need more of it than they realize. Together, they unpack why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable, what constant stimulation is doing to our ab...

What if there’s more to life than what we can see, measure, and explain? David has spent more than 15 years exploring these questions through what he describes as a multidimensional lens — bringing together psychology, energy, lifestyle, spirituality, and consciousness in ways that are both practical and deeply personal. This isn't a conversation about convincing you to see the world David&#39...

After four decades in the modeling industry, Christine Handy’s life changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41. Her journey forced her to look beyond external beauty and discover a deeper sense of self-worth, faith, courage, and purpose. In this episode, Christine shares how she transformed a life-altering experience into a mission to help others — from writing Walk Beside Me to retur...

What if you didn’t have to choose between living a life you love and being financially secure? In this episode, I’m joined by Scarlett Stanhope, founder of Empowered Abundance, to explore how to create a life that feels aligned while still supporting yourself financially. Scarlett shares her journey from being fully immersed in the business world to discovering coaching, spirituality, and a more c...

What if the thoughts you think aren’t facts—but deeply programmed patterns running beneath your conscious awareness? In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Carlin for a powerful conversation about Theta Healing, brain waves, subconscious programming, and the journey from constantly chasing healing to creating lasting transformation. In this episode, you'll discover: Stephanie’s journey towar...

What if the things keeping you stuck—procrastination, self-doubt, and repeating patterns aren’t flaws, but formulas waiting to be understood? In this episode, Joyan sits down with Billy Seol, a former software engineer at Apple, Disney, and Foursquare who left the tech world to become a Buddhist life coach. Billy shares how he combines engineering, behavioural psychology, and Buddhist principles t...

What if the patterns holding you back in life, relationships, and business aren't caused by a lack of ability—but by the invisible beliefs, behaviours, and emotional cycles you haven't yet learned to recognize? In this episode, we dive into why our past shapes our present, how boundaries impact our relationships and success, and how to stop surviving and start creating a life aligned with...

Many high achievers reach the top but still struggle to find happiness. External success does not always create the clarity, confidence, and fulfillment they are looking for. In this episode, Steve shares why many successful people unknowingly operate from The Game OFTEN Played®—a reactive state that can influence how they make decisions, lead others, and navigate life. Tune in to discover The Gam...

Many people are told to “forgive and forget,” but few are ever taught what forgiveness actually looks like or how to truly release the emotional weight they have been carrying. In this episode, Katharine reveals why forgiveness is not about excusing what happened, forgetting the past, or doing something for the person who hurt you. Together, we explore the real process of forgiveness, why holding...

What if your dreams are more than just random images created while you sleep? What if they hold insights, patterns, and messages that can help you better understand yourself, your purpose, and the journey you are on? In this episode, Caleb shares his decades of experience interpreting dreams and explores the deeper meaning behind the dreams we often overlook. Whether you are someone who remembers...

What does it take to keep going when life gives you every reason to stop? In this episode, we speak with Jim Stavis, CEO and triple-transplant survivor, who shares his powerful story of resilience through extreme adversity. Jim breaks down his 3-step resilience mindset—Endure, Hope, and Prevail—and how it carried him through life-threatening illness and multiple transplants. In this episode, you&#...

What if the biggest decisions in your life didn’t have to feel so overwhelming? In this episode, Stephanie shares why so many of us struggle with major life choices and how cultural expectations, family narratives, grief, trauma, and even our own bodies can influence the decisions we make. Drawing from her book The Saint and the Drunk, she offers a practical and deeply human approach to making cho...

What if the biggest influence on your life isn’t the world around you—but the conversation happening inside your own mind? In this episode, we speak with author, speaker, and educator David Alan Brown, who has spent over 30 years helping people understand personal empowerment, leadership, spirituality, and self-discovery. His work focuses on one powerful idea: learning how to lead the “committee i...

Ever feel like you can’t find your purpose, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Joyan speaks with Suneet about one of the most common struggles people face today — feeling lost when it comes to purpose. Suneet breaks down why so many people struggle to find clarity, and reveals the critical first step most people completely overlook. Instead of searching outward for answers, he explains w...

What does it really mean to feel alive? In this episode, Joyan sits down with Hossam Salmi, founder of Pulsia, to explore what happens when external success is no longer enough—and life starts to feel like autopilot. If you’ve ever felt like you’re going through the motions of life, this episode will challenge the way you think about comfort, growth, and what it really means to be alive. In this e...

What does it really mean to belong between two worlds? In this thought-provoking conversation, Lyon Brave joins us to explore the power of language, the beauty of bilingualism, and why cultural preservation matters more than ever in a rapidly changing world. From navigating different cultures to preserving traditions in modern society, this episode is a powerful reminder that language is far more...

Why do smart entrepreneurs still procrastinate and self-sabotage even when they know what to do? In this episode, Joyan speaks with Ryan Nichols about the hidden psychology behind procrastination, self-sabotage, and internal resistance. Ryan explains why motivation often fails, why resistance shows up right before growth, and what’s really happening beneath the surface when execution breaks down....

What if the way you see yourself is the only thing holding your life back? In this episode, Gregory shares how powerful it can be when someone finally sees themselves clearly. We explore the emotional and psychological shifts that happen when self-perception begins to change, and why this shift can completely alter the direction of your life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, or found yo...

What if your happiness wasn’t random—but measurable, predictable, and within your control? In this powerful episode, I sit down with internationally renowned “Love Doctor,” Anil Gupta, to unpack the real mechanics behind happiness and relationships using the Happiness Formula, Relationship Score and Relationship Ratio. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. We dive into the patterns t...

What if the world we call normal is quietly working against our wellbeing? In this episode, Joyan sits down with Robert Gary McGuiness, author of The Attenuating Puritan , for a thought-provoking conversation that explores modern life, nature, and the hidden forces shaping human wellbeing. Robert draws from a life deeply connected to the land, from off-grid homesteading in Northern California to d...

What if the only thing standing between you and your fullest potential is fear you’ve been carrying for years? In this episode, Chris shares his journey from corporate success, including leadership roles at Google, to a life-altering moment at age 40 when he flatlined in a hospital bed—forcing him to completely redefine what success, fulfillment, and purpose really mean. You’ll learn from his Ball...