What if “coming home” isn’t about crossing a finish line… but about the wild, often messy, and beautiful unfolding along the way?

This week, I’m joined by the mother of Trailblazing herself, Selina Gray, for a soul-stirring conversation on what it really means to return home. Selina opens up about walking through burnout, navigating chronic illness, and the constant practice of recalibrating back to her body and soul.

Find your way back to your truth with this episode's powerful reminder… home is wherever you are.

In this episode, we cover: 

• The realities of burnout, chronic illness, and the importance of self-care

• Ways to ignite your inner fire and move beyond stuckness

• The power of sisterhood and connection in business (and LIFE!)

• Redefining success on your own terms

• Finding alignment between business goals and personal values

• Practical wellness tips for busy entrepreneurs

• A sneak peek into the transformative power of Trailblazer Live

Join the Trailblazer Live Event: https://selinagray.com/trailblazerlive/

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Connect with Selina Grey:

Website: https://selinagray.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina.gray/

Join our Monthly Joy Session Workshop — Feel Like You Again

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/feellikeyou

Or… get this workshop included for free when you sign up for The Joy Nest!

The Joy Nest

Your soft place to land, align, and manifest your dream life.

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Interested in building your business with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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What does it really mean to come home to yourself?

In this new series, we are diving deep into the messy, uncomfortable, and ultimately transformative journey of homecoming. 

This September marks a deeply personal milestone – my 10-year soberversary. Ten years of choosing myself, my wellbeing, and my Joy. Ten years of remembering that homecoming isn’t a single event, but a practice – a daily decision to return to who we really are, even after forgetting.

In this episode, we cover: 

• What homecoming means and why it feels especially alive right now.
• Reflections on moving into her dream acreage—and how life’s closed doors can actually redirect us toward the dream doors waiting for us.
• The real-life signs of self-abandonment: overcommitting, people-pleasing, numbing, busyness, ignoring intuition, or pushing through instead of resting.
• Why compassion is essential when we notice where we’ve been leaving ourselves.
• A simple guided pause + breath practice to help you land back in your body and honour yourself in the moment.

You’ll also hear stories from my journey of sobriety, entrepreneurship, and self-leadership—reminders that Joy isn’t about perfection, but about coming home, over and over again.

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected, or not like yourself lately, this episode is your reminder - you’re not broken. You just get to come back home.

Join our Monthly Joy Session Workshop — Feel Like You Again

theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/feellikeyou

Or… get this workshop included for free when you sign up for The Joy Nest!

The Joy Nest

Your soft place to land, align, and manifest your dream life.

theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Interested in building your business with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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What does it really mean to live in alignment with your joy?

After the Design Your Dream Life workshop, I felt a deep pull to record this episode—not to talk about a picture-perfect version of success, but the kind that feels good to live. The kind where joy isn’t something you wait for after hitting a goal—it’s the anchor all along the way.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real-life version of The Joy Method and the six powerful ingredients your dreams require (hint: it’s not more hustle). If you’ve been feeling disconnected, burned out, or wondering why you’re doing all the right things but still not feeling fulfilled, this is the episode for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• How I let go of chasing success that looked good but didn’t feel good
• What sustainable, joy-led success means to me now
• How I use joy as my compass—not my reward
• 6 things I’ve learned my dreams really require
• Why contrast, discomfort, and even closed doors have been gifts
• What shifted when I stopped forcing and started aligning
• A behind-the-scenes peek at The Joy Nest and how to be part of it

Join The Joy Nest:

Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life: 

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Interested in building your business with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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You want the dream life… but are you willing to acknowledge (and release) what’s been holding you back from receiving it?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to live your dreams—not just think about them. Because dream-building isn’t only about vision boards and high vibes (though I love both!). It’s about meeting yourself at your edges, clearing the blocks, and creating new beliefs so those dreams can actually land in your life.

I’m sharing the most common “dream blockers” I’ve witnessed in myself, my clients, and my students—and how to reframe them in real time using The Joy Method™. If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or maybe even afraid to dream too big, this episode is your gentle (yet powerful) nudge that it’s time to shift everything.

In this episode, we cover:

• What dream-building looks like in real life—not just the highlight reel
• Why receiving your dreams can stir up guilt, fear, and scarcity
• The sneaky voice that tells you that you have to earn your dream life (and how to shift it)
• What happened when I chose Joy instead of working harder
• A breakdown of the 6 biggest “dream blockers” and how to move through them
• How to use NLP tools and affirmations to re-pattern your beliefs
• The power of giving yourself permission to live your dreams NOW
• What co-creating a dream life actually looks and feels like

This is your invitation to release, refocus and start living the life you’ve been dreaming of—today!

Links and resources:

Design Your Dream Life Workshop: https://jss.thrivecart.com/dream/

Join The Joy Nest:

Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life: 

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Interested in building your business with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

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What do you do when you find yourself in the in-between—the messy middle that we don’t usually talk about? That uncomfortable, unfiltered space where everything feels a little off

In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of a huge transition—moving into our dream home—and all the unexpected emotions, some really BIG ah-ha's and energetic shifts that have come with it.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, ungrounded, or just not yourself, this is your reminder: your magic isn’t gone—perhaps it’s just waiting to be remembered.

Let’s find the Joy in the in-between, together.

In this episode, we cover:

• What it means to be in the “liminal space” and why it’s so uncomfortable
• Why losing my ID—twice—was a wake-up call to reconnect with presence
• How practices like Joy journaling, meditation and visualization can shift our entire state
• The power of daily rituals, compassion and remembering your role as a joy leader

Links and resources:

Listen to Episode 22: The Joy Method (IRL): https://jillianschecher.com/podcast-episodes/22

Join The Joy Nest:

Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life: 

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Work with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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In this solo episode, I’m coming to you mid-contrast to share how I’ve been using The Joy Method in real life. Because Joy isn’t about pretending everything is perfect—it’s about learning how to return to yourself, even when things feel messy!

From losing my wallet during dream-home week to my real-time nervous system overload. I’m walking you through exactly how I’m navigating it all—with compassion, curiosity and The Joy Method!

If you’ve been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or like Joy is just out of reach, this episode is your invitation back to center.

In this episode:

• What it looks like to practice Joy when things feel unhinged
• A behind-the-scenes look at our dream home transition
• The power of contrast (and why it brings clarity)
• How I used The Joy Method to shift from spiral to grounded
• Why celebration and nervous system support are business tools too
• My public apology to David for being a total Joy-hole (yes, really) 
• Finding beauty in the bullshit and Joy in the in-between

Join The Joy Nest:

Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life IN REAL TIME!

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Interested in building your business (AND LIFE)  with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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This episode is a little extra special… It’s my birthday!  As I take another Joyful spin around the sun, I’m pausing to reflect on what this past year has taught me—because wow, it’s been a big one! I’m sharing 9 of the most powerful lessons that cracked me open, lit me up, and reminded me (again and again) that Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a compass, and a way of being.

This one’s real, raw, and rooted in truth. I’m talking contrast, grief, growth, and the magic that happens when you align with who you really are.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to slow down, reset, or come home to yourself... this one’s for you! Here’s to honouring what matters most…

In this episode:

• Discover the 9 Joy Lessons that made this my most aligned and abundant year AND real, raw, and radically inspiring.

• Hear how contrast (and chaos) led to clarity, healing, and the magical manifestation of a dream home in just one month.

• Get grounded in truth with reflections on grief, sobriety, vibrancy, and the imperfectly perfect magic of showing up authentically.

• Learn why Joy is not a reward—but a practice, a compass, and a strategy for sustainable abundance in life and business.

• Walk away with powerful affirmations and an invitation to reflect: What are you celebrating, releasing, and calling in next?

Join The Joy Nest: Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life: 

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com

Interested in building your business with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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What 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 joyful, life-giving way to show up for your work and self, this episode is rich with honesty, heart, and wisdom.

We get into:

• The moment Lisa got financially burned by a bank—and how it sparked her purpose
• The difference between transactional service vs. transformational support
• Navigating boundaries in a hustle-heavy, people-pleasing culture
• What it means to make your  self-care non-negotiable
• The simple systems, automations + supports that help with alignment
• What to ask your mortgage broker before saying yes
• Why Joy work is often the shadow work
• And how celebration (not perfection) creates lasting momentum

Connect with Lisa McInnes:

Lisa McInnes -Verico Paragon Mortgage Inc: https://www.lisamcinnesmortgages.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamcinnesmortgagesyeg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmmortgages

Join Lisa’s VIP club:: http://eepurl.com/hxmpSX

Interested in building your business with Joy? 

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Join The Joy Nest:

Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life: 

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

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What 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, be more, and earn more at the cost of your well-being, this one will land deep.

In this episode, we cover:

• The 3 non-negotiables Staci believes every successful business needs
• How Thrive Accounting restructured fees to prioritize impact and community
• The math and mindset behind being profitable as a purpose-driven entrepreneur
• What burnout taught Staci about boundaries and success
• Sacred discipline and learning to find joy on the other side of discomfort
• Using nervous system awareness in business decisions and communication
• How to challenge yourself without falling into shame
• Real talk on money scarcity, community support, and resilience after losing $400K
• Why your greatest freedom might come from your biggest mistakes

Links and resources:

Thrive Accounting: https://www.thriveaccounting.co/

Thrive Accounting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveaccounting/

The Small Business School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-business-school-podcast/id1695210366

Connect with Staci Millard:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staci.millard/

Learn more about the Joy Facilitator Certification:

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/facilitator 

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

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When 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 celebrating a major accomplishment or just making it through a hard week, this episode will inspire you to throw confetti for yourself now, not later!

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of beginning within and celebrating ourselves
• Why we’ve been conditioned to downplay our wins
• How self-celebration is linked to joy, self-worth, and manifestation
• Simple ways I celebrate—even without a reason or a budget
• The self-celebration ties into The Joy Method
• A guided visualization to reconnect with your heart
• Fun updates we are celebrating in Joy Land! 

Links and resources:

Grab a daily joy journal to support your daily practice: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Explore The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/joyfulliving

Join The Joy Nest

Want a soft place to land, align and dream in your next level? We start this fall and you can enjoy a 50% off founders rate if you sign up now: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Summer Joy Party

Want to celebrate in person? Join us for our Summer Joy Party - JOY RISING on June 22nd in Edmonton!  https://jss.thrivecart.com/joy-party/

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

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