Ep.122 Free Your Joy: The Secrets to Sustainable Happiness with Lisa McCourt
Release Date: 12/05/2024
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info_outlineWhat if joy isn't something you chase but something you create? In this episode, Sabine sits down with Lisa McCourt, bestselling author and founder of Joy School, to uncover the secrets to sustainable happiness. Lisa shares her incredible journey from fear and anxiety to living a life full of joy and how you can do the same by embracing self-compassion and spiritual growth. If you’re ready to step into your light and create a life you love, this conversation is for you!
Lisa McCourt, a bestselling author, host of the Joy Zone podcast, and founder of Joy School. Lisa has sold over 9 million copies of her books, including Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness, and has spent two decades teaching spiritual tools for cultivating joy.
Lisa shares her journey from an anxious, fearful childhood to discovering spiritual principles that transformed her life. Her passion for psychology and comparative religion led her to study ancient wisdom, including Buddhism and the Tao Te Ching, which became the foundation of her teachings. She credits a divine moment—receiving her first Wayne Dyer book at age 14—as the catalyst for her spiritual exploration.
Key Insights from Lisa McCourt:
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Path to Becoming a Joy Coach: Lisa transitioned from working in children’s publishing, where she authored the enduringly popular I Love You, Stinky Face, to leading workshops on creativity. Over time, her workshops evolved to focus on creating joyful lives, which resonated deeply with adults.
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Self-Compassion Over Self-Esteem: Lisa explains how shifting her focus from achieving self-esteem (which often involves comparison) to practicing self-compassion was pivotal in finding joy and inner peace. She now teaches this principle as part of her Joy School curriculum.
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Finding Purpose Through Challenges: Lisa emphasizes how even dark moments, such as her lonely and anxious childhood, led her to profound spiritual growth. Her journey was incremental, inspired by books and teachers, and she believes challenges shape our next steps in life.
Sabine’s Reflections:
Sabine draws parallels to her own journey from performing arts to coaching, sharing how her passion for empowering others evolved over time. She highlights how experiences, even unexpected ones, contribute to a meaningful life path.
Takeaway Message:
Joy is cultivated through self-compassion, spiritual growth, and embracing the lessons of life’s challenges. Both Sabine and Lisa inspire listeners to embrace their evolution, step into their light, and help others find joy and fulfillment.
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