The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher

• 16. The Hero’s Journey, Healthy Masculinity & Coming Home to Yourself with John Trapp

  What 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 vulnerability, what true leadership looks like, and how we stop outsourcing our worth and start living in alignment with our inner wisdom.In this episode, we cover:The call to break away from family expectations and forge his own pathThe truth behind hitting financial success and still feeling emptyWhat anxiety tells us about about misalignment and disconnectionThe journey into sobrietyThe power of meditation and healing through communityWhy men need safe containers for emotional expressionWhat it really means to come home to yourself and serve from wholenessLinks and resources:Longship Men: https://www.longshipmen.com/Connect with John Trapp:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndouglastrapp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.trapp2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-trapp-wellness/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/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 15. Whispers from the Herd: Lessons in Healing & Hope with Dayna Hammond

  Join 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 truth and invite deep self-awarenessWhy connection, not performance, is the truest measure of a horse’s valueThe rise of equine therapy and how to pursue it safelyHer experience in Texas and how it shaped the next phase of her missionThe importance of grounding, energy hygiene, and releasing what isn’t yoursLinks and resources:The Parsons Animal Rescue Foundation: https://www.parsonsanimalrescue.com/Rescued Hearts Film Screening Event: https://www.showpass.com/rescued-hearts-film-screening-event/Connect with Dayna Hammond:LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/dayna-hammond-a9b38221aInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparfab/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theparf/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/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 14. From Good Girl to Soul-Led Leader with Shelby Eloria

  What 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 shares what it really means to lead your life with courage and soul.In this episode, we cover:Shelby’s journey through corporate burnout, marriage, and griefThe decision not to have children—and the grief and healing that followedNavigating the mental and emotional toll of supporting a partner through illnessBuilding All Set Style and helping clients align their inner world with their outer expressionLetting go of the “good girl” story to make room for soul-led livingEmbracing your uniquenessThe sacred connection between identity, image, and impactWhat soul-aligned leadership looks like behind the scenesLinks and resources:The Joy Method Advantage: https://jillianschecher.com/Connect with Shelby Eloria:Website: www.allsetstyle.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyeloria/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsetstyleBlack Sheep Co.: https://www.instagram.com/_blacksheepcoConnect 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/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 13. The Grace Trail Method: 5 Steps to Move from Struggle to Strength with Anne Jolles

  What 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.We talk about honouring your emotions, building a legacy and giving ourselves (and others) the one thing we all need more of – GRACE!In this episode, we cover:The origin story of the Grace Trail and how it started with five simple wordsWhat the “messy middle” of personal growth really looks likeWalking through grief, transition, and PTSD with curiosity and courageThe link between gratitude and resilienceHow grace became Anne’s most powerful leadership toolBuilding trails across the U.S. (and one in Canada!)What it means to “ask, believe, receive” when calling in possibilityLinks and resources:Grace Trail Website: https://gracetrail.com/Grace Trail, The Book: https://gracetrail.com/store/grace-trail-the-book/Grace Trail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracetrailofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Grace_Trail Grace Trail Kit: https://gracetrail.com/store/your-trail-kit/The Joy Method Advantage: https://jillianschecher.com/Connect with Anne Jolles:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annejollesConnect 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/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 12. Burnout, Pivots & Building With Purpose: The Bold Business Journey with Jen Kinal

  What 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 from scratch, and the unexpected freedom that came from making hard, courageous choices.This conversation is packed with honesty, strategy, and inspiration for any creative or business owner trying to do things their own way.In this episode, we cover:Jen’s story of navigating business loss and finding a new pathThe hard decision to let go of her Bold Founders communityHow simplifying her business brought back her Joy and energyThe power of pricing, self-worth, and the clients who’ll say yesHow she grew her agency from scratchTips for showing up on social media without the stressSome behind-the-scenes magic of the Be Bold ConferenceWhy Joy is essential for long-term success (and how to get it back)Links and resources:The Be Bold Conference: https://jenkinal.com/be-bold-conference/The Joy Facilitator Program: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/facilitatorConnect with Jennifer Kinal:Website: https://jenkinal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenkinal/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/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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