Live Your Best Laugh with Cat Googe | The Joy Queen

In this season finale, I pause to reflect on the journey of season four celebrating the inspiring guests, heartfelt conversations and the thread that’s tied it all together: JOY.

This episode is a love letter to joy taking up more space and to not be something we wait for and a permission slip for joy and sorrow to coexist as we navigate life. 

Hear what happens when business owners and community leaders from Her Circle and the Aligned Business Club get the chance to speak about their own sources of joy and notice how their energy changes when given the invitation. I encourage you to listen in, reflect on what lights you up, and even run your own “joy audit” as you head into the next season of your life.

We’ll also explore:

• The power of including joy in every conversation, not just as an afterthought

• Why movement, music, connection and nature come up again and again as soul-giving experiences

• How laughter yoga and intentional practices can help us reconnect with joy - even after years without it

• Practical ways to give joy a seat at the table alongside all your other emotions

• An invitation to join The Joy Reset, my free monthly space for laughter, energy work and deeper connection

  
  

If you need a nudge to celebrate the good alongside life’s challenges, or a reminder that joy is always waiting for a seat at your table, this episode is for you.

Thank you so much for being part of this season and this community. I can’t wait to return with new guests, new voices, and fresh inspiration in season five. Until then, keep choosing, inviting, and celebrating joy in all its forms…you deserve it all darling. 

About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻Check out The Joy Reset - HERE

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In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Phil Roberton - founder of The Flawed Hero Marathon & Movement - for a deep dive into what it really takes to achieve things you once thought impossible. Phil shares why, for him, marathon coaching is far more about mindset and self-belief than just physical training, and how helping first-time runners overcome fear is at the heart of his work.

We talk about how the marathon world has evolved, the pressures of social media and training apps, and why letting go of external validation can make space for much deeper growth. Phil reflects on some of the emotional highs and lows he’s witnessed at marathons, from the elation of crossing the finish line to the post-race blues, and how these moments of challenge and connection ripple out into bigger life lessons.

Phil also opens up about the creation of The Flawed Hero Marathon, an incredible event designed for anyone who’s ever doubted they belonged at a start line. He explains how this inclusive event is about more than just running: it’s about building community, celebrating internal growth and raising funds for good causes, all while supporting each other every step of the way.

If you’ve ever wondered what you’re truly capable of, or needed a reminder that we’re all flawed but far more resilient than we realise, this conversation is for you. Expect plenty of practical wisdom on tuning into your own needs, the power of human connection and how big goals can unlock courage, joy, and unexpected new chapters…on and off the marathon course.

Phil Roberton is the founder of The Flawed Hero® Marathon & Movement, one of the most inclusive and inspiring endurance events in the UK.

A wellness professional, speaker, and father, Phil has spent over 15 years helping thousands of people overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve things they once thought impossible.

Combining sports science, behaviour change, health optimisation, and powerful storytelling, his work sits at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and human potential.

His core message is simple: we’re all flawed, but we’re far more capable than we realise.

Connect with Phil on insta - HEREFind out more about Flawed Hero Movement - HERE

In this warm and uplifting episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Myra Merchant, founder of The Happiness Equation CIC and the powerhouse behind DOSE Fest, a brand new wellness festival arriving in Essex this summer.

We dive into why making joy accessible matters now more than ever and explore why building happier, healthier communities through real connection, creativity and preventative wellbeing is at the heart of Myra’s work.

Myra shares her experience of moving through grief and how it has influenced her mission, highlighting the impact of self-awareness, regular personal health audits, and honest conversations on growth and healing. She also reveals the simple things that bring her joy and keep her grounded, and discusses her passion for creating spaces where belonging, acceptance, and genuine fun can flourish.

If you’re craving a reminder that joy and struggle can coexist and that you’re never alone on the journey, this conversation is for you. Plus, get the inside scoop on DOSE Fest and why it’s set to be a game-changer for wellbeing in Essex and beyond.

Myra Merchant is the Founder of The Happiness Equation CIC, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building happier, healthier communities through connection, creativity and preventative wellbeing.

A mathematician by background and a community builder by nature, Myra’s work is shaped by her own experiences of burnout, neurodivergence, single parenthood and rediscovering joy after life’s challenges.

Through DOSE Fest, she is bringing people together in a way that inspires, educates and entertains — helping people access the ingredients for happier, healthier lives before they reach crisis point.

At the heart of Myra’s work is the belief that joy is not about constant happiness, but about creating space for connection, purpose, laughter, peace and belonging. She believes joy and struggle can coexist, and that community, when built with care, can become a powerful form of medicine.

Join us at DOSE Fest - HERE

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About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻Check out The Joy Reset - HERE

🌻 Follow me over on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌻 Find out more about me and my work - HERE

This episode brought me all the joy…LOVED catching up with my biz bestie the fabulous Beckie Shuttleworth, founder of The SHINE Brightly Method. As former teachers now working in wellbeing we are super passionate about what we do and why we do it so we had A LOT to say about what we care deeply about.

We chat about the importance of making intentional choices, staying true to your values and the power of attuning to the beauty of nature and the seasons. Together, we explore the power of proactively building a relationship with joy and the importance of protecting your time and energy. We also talk about the impact of gratitude, and how laughter, mindfulness and movement can support resilience at any age.

If you need a reminder that joy can be found right where you are, this episode will leave you with simple ideas and fresh inspiration to shine a little brighter, every day.

Beckie Shuttleworth is a well-being mentor and founder of The SHINE Brightly Method. Drawing on her background in education, mindfulness and somatic practices, she supports children, families and educators to develop practical tools for calm, connection and emotional wellbeing.

Beckie works with schools, families and community groups, offering programmes that combine mindful movement, breathing exercises, energy balancing practices and reflective conversation to help people regulate their nervous system and build resilience. Her work is grounded in a simple belief: when people feel safe, seen and supported, they are better able to learn, grow and thrive.

Follow Beckie on insta - HERE

Find out more about Beckie's work - HERE

About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻Check out The Joy Reset - ⁠HERE⁠

🌻 Follow me over on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌻 Find out more about me and my work - ⁠HERE

Bringing you this impromptu episode on the back of a wave of trolling and negative comments I received recently on a reel sharing laughter yoga at a festival. Instead of shrinking back, I am choosing to shout louder using my voice to champion powerful female voices and amplify my mission of Global Joy.

I dive into what it really means to choose joy on purpose, especially when faced with criticism. I explore why being visible and using your voice is a radical act of self leadership and why self-validation matters so much more than seeking approval from others. I share how healing, self-trust and compassion can help us stay grounded when the world tries to shake us.

Most of all, I celebrate the power of laughter, community and courage, especially when things get tough, because these are the moments that remind us joy is both our anchor and our superpower.

If you’ve ever held yourself back from sharing your voice, or felt the sting of criticism when you do, this episode is your invitation to reflect on what’s stopping you and to reclaim the joy and power that comes from being fully seen.

Want to go deeper?

Join my free monthly Joy Reset calls; a nourishing, supportive space for leaders and changemakers to reset, reconnect and rise.

And if you're ready to get braver in your own leadership or visibility, reach out via DM I’d love to hear from you and cheer you on.

Joy isn’t just a feeling…it’s a practice, a choice and a ripple effect. Let’s keep lifting each other up no matter what the world throws our way.

About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻Join The Joy Reset - HERE

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In this nourishing episode I’m joined by the oh so wonderful Sally Reason, founder of Positive Reasons, for a real and open chat about how parents can reclaim joy in the middle of busy, full-to-the-brim lives.

We dive into the power of tiny, intentional moments - like silent discos, nature walks and listening to a favourite song - to bring us back to ourselves, even when the schedule feels relentless. Sally and I get honest about the guilt that can creep in when we prioritise our own needs and why self-care isn’t selfish, but self-FULL and absolutely essential. 

You’ll hear practical ways to plan for joy in your day and how making joy non-negotiable can ripple out to benefit the whole family. If you’re longing for permission to choose yourself and put a little more fun into your routine, this one’s for you…no guilt required.

Sally’s passion is supporting families to feel empowered, informed and confident during their pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Through various groups and services she creates a down-to-earth, supportive space to normalise the everyday of family life and build community.

As an Ante and Postnatal Teacher, Doula, Infant Feeding Support, Baby Massage Instructor, Maternal Wellbeing Coach and a Mum, Sally brings a whole-rounded approach to all her work and is a huge advocate for promoting 'Your wellbeing IS their wellbeing'.

Find out more about Sally’s work - HERE

Find Sally on insta -  HERE

About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻Check out The Joy Reset - HERE

🌻 Follow me over on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌻 Find out more about me and my work - HERE

In this episode of Live Your Best Laugh, I sit down with the brilliant Josh Peck for an honest, uplifting chat about why joy matters, especially when times are tough. We explore how we can feel guilty for prioritising happiness and why giving yourself permission to choose joy is actually a radical, necessary act.

Josh shares his wisdom on career realignment, the difference between finding a new job and realigning your sense of self and how reconnecting with your own aliveness leads to fulfillment.

We dive into authenticity, the power of simple gratitude practices and how laughter and kindness can help us stay present and resilient. If you’re ready to make joy your baseline and you want practical ways to find more meaning and lightness in your life, this episode is for you.

Josh is a life and career coach who helps clients get their lives back into alignment when they’ve hit the wall of midlife, connecting them to the four big human missions of aligned careers, relationships, health and happiness. 

Find out more about Josh's work - HERE

About your host Cat Googe - The Joy Queen:

🌻Check out The Joy Reset - HERE

🌻 Follow me over on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌻 Find out more about me and my work - HERE

This episode was pure joy to record from start to finish! In honour of World Laughter Day (Sunday 3rd May) I guide you through a playful, practical laughter yoga session - no experience required and if you want you don’t even need to leave your sofa.

You’ll join me for three of my all time favourite exercises to help shift your mood, reduce stress and boost your energy in just a few minutes. I share why laughter yoga has become such a powerful wellness tool in my life, how it supports mental clarity, immunity and resilience, and how it can spark connection with yourself and others.

Whether you’re looking to shake off a tough day, add a little more fun to your routine, or simply need an easy way to reset, this episode will inspire you to laugh out loud.

And if you loved this taster then check out The Joy Reset; a free monthly online space to energetically reset through laughter yoga and Reiki .

Remember: joy and laughter are your birthright and there’s always room for more!

About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻Check out The Joy Reset - HERE

🌻 Follow me over on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌻 Find out more about me and my work - HERE

This week I’m joined by the brilliant Lucia Craddock who is on a mission to help women get radically clear on what they want and stop settling for less. We dive into what it really takes to create a life that feels like a true Fuck Yes, including Lucia’s bold goals as an author, the power of saying Fuck No to what drains you and why boundaries are everything when it comes to living in alignment.

You’ll hear real talk about embracing vulnerability, making mistakes with compassion and choosing the journey over perfection. Expect practical visioning tips, playful gratitude practices and a reminder that you don’t need to wait to create a life that feels like a true hell yes.

If you’re ready to raise your standards, align with your true vision and make every day a little more Fuck Yes this episode is your permission slip to go for it, no matter where you’re starting from.

Lucia Craddock is a Vision and Alignment Strategist, event host, speaker, and author, known for helping women get radically clear on what they want and stop settling for lives that don’t light them up.

Through her signature vision retreats, coaching programs, and transformational events like High Vibe Fest, Lucia helps women raise their standards, through her F**K NO method, then aligns them with their vision, and to take powerful action toward their dream life and business.

She’s passionate about helping women move from confusion and self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and conviction so they can create a life that feels like a true “fuck yes.” 

Find out more about Lucia’s work - HERE  

Follow Lucia on insta - HERE

About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

🌻 Follow me over on instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌻 Check out where to see me live this year - ⁠HERE⁠

🌻 Download my free guide 5 Quick & Juicy Joy Hacks ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

In this episode of Live Your Best Laugh, I sit down with the wonderful Liana Oldham of Flow and Glow with Liana, whose passion for movement and wellness radiates through everything she does.

We dive into her journey from academic pursuits and jazz dance to a life dedicated to yoga, Qigong and helping others reconnect with their bodies and hearts.

Liana opens up about rediscovering herself after motherhood, the power of giving ourselves time without guilt and how tuning into practices like flow dance meditation can shift our energy and bring us back to joy. We get real about the parallels between birthing a business and growing through yoga, the magic of witnessing people reclaiming their spark and the importance of presence, even in the tiniest everyday moments.

If you’re craving practical tools, gentle encouragement and a vibrant reminder that joy is always within reach (no matter what life throws your way) this episode is for you. 

Liana is a seasoned Yoga Teacher, Menopause Health Coach, Conscious Dance and Meditation Facilitator. Wellness is her passion and full-time occupation: her work and her hobby. 

She teaches weekly Yoga classes, runs workshops and retreats that intertwine disciplines from Yoga and Qigong, conscious dancing and sound meditation. She’s also a Reiki Therapist and holds a free monthly Menopause Café open to the community in Billericay, Essex.

Liana started practising Yoga in 1997. In 2017 she became a Yoga Teacher and after so many years of discipline, methods and routines she slowly navigated towards the gentleness of Qigong, which gradually led her to tune into shifting energy in an organic way.

This led her to enjoy forms of conscious dancing and last year she qualified as Flow Dance Meditation facilitator. This fills her heart up with joy as she guides participants into this practice that combines elements of free form dancing with state of flow through music. 

Find out more about Liana’s work - HERE

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About your host Cat Googe AKA The Joy Queen:

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