The Joy Coach Podcast

The Joy Coach Podcast

Are you a high achiever whose life looks great on paper, but often leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you have big goals you’re looking to accomplish with less pressure and more ease? Would you love to have more fun, feel more present, and find more satisfaction in your days? If so, The Joy Coach Podcast is for you! Join host Megan Ladd as she shares insights, strategies, and practical tips to help you create a life that feels even *better* than vacation. Tune in every Monday for new episodes to jumpstart your week with a dose of joy!

Episodes

March 18, 2024 62 mins

Today I’m joined by Krista Williams, who co-hosts one of my favorite podcasts, Almost 30.

In this interview, Krista shares how she found joy and rediscovered her most radiant self amidst one of the hardest years of her life.

She is an open book, and lets us in on the exact shifts that have helped her the most on her healing journey.

During this episode, you’ll discover how to...


- Build the musc...

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Are you ready to see how good things can get for you, both personally and professionally?

Join me for a behind-the-scenes conversation with my dear client, Dr. Edie Wadsworth, as we dive into her journey of prioritizing her joy — and 10x-ing her life and business as a result!

Dr. Edie is a physician-turned-Life Coach and CEO who runs a coaching certification program and a monthly mentorship called Life Mentoring...

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March 4, 2024 14 mins

Let’s talk about how to navigate and shift feelings of jealousy – and even use them to your benefit!

Tune into this episode to learn:

- The sneaky ways that jealousy might be showing up in your life (and stealing your joy as a byproduct!)

- What's *really* happening when you feel jealous

- A quick process you can use to release any jealous feelings – and get more clarity about your life ...

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Does the thought of talking about or promoting yourself professionally make you want to crawl in a corner and hide?

If so, this episode is for you!

I coach our guest through her fears around self-promotion, coming across as sales-y, and making enough money in her business, but the process we go through applies to any fear.
 
You’ll learn:

- How to feel more comfortable and confident marketing ...

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February 19, 2024 20 mins

If you frequently feel overwhelmed, today’s episode is going to be a game changer!

Tune in to learn:

- A new, more compassion-filled way to think about overwhelm (and create an instant sense of calm)

- How the overwhelm cycle *really* works – so you can recognize (and stop) it in the moment

- How to make progress on the goals that matter most to you (without feeling paralyzed in place by a lo...

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If there’s something that's been taking an emotional toll on you lately, today's episode is for you!

I help our anonymous coaching guest process the sadness she's been feeling amidst a challenging life circumstance.

This episode is a great example of how, even if the details are unique to each person, the coaching and overall processes I walk you through are often universal.

Tune in to l...

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February 5, 2024 18 mins

Today we’re diving into how to replace your self-doubt with a feeling of genuine self-worth *even when* you have yet to achieve your goals and they still feel far away.

This boost of confidence will change the way you walk through the world, and open up new opportunities in your life and work as a result.

In this episode, I share: 

- how most high achievers operate (and the reasons why this actually holds you bac...

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Today’s guest is Shannon McKinstrie, who is a social media mentor, trainer and speaker.

Shannon came on the podcast to share her top tips for growing on Instagram, as well as her experience of building her business alongside becoming a mom.

Tune in to hear:

- A realistic example of what work/life balance can look like when you love what you do and also want to prioritize time with your family

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January 22, 2024 27 mins

Learn my 5-step process for achieving any goal in your life or business in the most satisfying, enjoyable, and sustainable way possible. 

This episode will be especially helpful if you:

- are currently losing steam towards a goal 

- have a tendency of going all in on what you want, but burning out before you achieve it 

- or often make it all the way to your goal, but feel exhausted and deple...

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Welcome to our first ever coaching episode, where I bring someone on the podcast for anonymous coaching with me.

During these episodes, you’ll get a sneak peek into someone else’s innermost thoughts, and learn tools you can easily apply to your own life and work.

The details will be specific to each guest, but the themes, lessons, and exercises I suggest are universal.

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January 8, 2024 16 mins

Is there a hard conversation you’ve been avoiding, but know deep down you need to have?

If so, today’s episode is for you!

Tune in to learn:

- The 4 biggest benefits of having hard conversations

- A 5-step process you can apply right away to any challenging situation in your life, no matter how cringe it feels right now

You’ll walk away with a tried-and-true formula, plus a mini pum...

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Today we have Gala Darling on the show to talk about being your most authentic self, both online and offline. 

Gala is a self-help author, speaker, and tapping expert, and someone who has inspired me for over a decade. 

Tune into this can’t-miss episode (our first EVER guest interview!) to learn: 

- Why doubling down on your weirdness is magnetizing
- How your authentic self-expression benefits eve...

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December 24, 2023 14 mins

Feeling torn about a situation or next step? Used to asking for a lot of opinions, doing tons of research, and making giant pro/con lists?

Learn my #1 tool for making fast, aligned decisions!

Tune in to discover:
- What gets in the way of making easy, powerful decisions
- The ONE question to ask yourself
- How to distinguish between your intuition and fear
- And what to expect when you trust your...

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December 17, 2023 20 mins

Discover which season of business you're in, and learn how to make the most of it!

Today's episode will help you feel more relaxed and energized, avoid burnout, and build a joyful, sustainable business you can grow for years to come.   

Tune in to learn:
- What the 4 seasons of your business are 
- What to expect during each one 
- How to identify which season you’re in 
- And how to...

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December 8, 2023 17 mins

Are you ready to feel more joy on a daily basis?

In this episode, I break down how to practice this in a very simple and easy-to-apply way, so you can get started today!

Tune in to learn:
-
My favorite way to think about joy
- What happens when you prioritize your joy
- And my simple 3-step process for creating more of it 

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