<![CDATA[The Joy Podcast]]>https://www.thejoyprojectcoach.co.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 01:39:04 GMTWed, 17 Dec 2025 13:53:05 GMT60Megan HollowayJoin The Joy Podcast host, Meg Holloway as she goes full no-bullshit pep talks, shares the things your friends are too scared to tell you and gets you moving and getting the hell out of your own way! For the women stuck in their own heads, waiting to feel ready, trying to fix themselves before they start living… this one’s for you. Don't forget to rate, follow + subscribe. Tune in every week! And don't forget to always choose joy.episodicMegan Hollowaymeg@thejoyprojectcoach.co.ukno<![CDATA[019 This wasn't quite how I wanted to start the year.]]>I wasn't prepared for how my 2026 began and the affect it would have on my business. So here's a catch-up on the absolute head f*ck that has been the last 40 days has been!

]]>5372a9c3-2a91-4690-970d-70ddc3e2ebd5Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:01:04 GMT<p>I wasn't prepared for how my 2026 began and the affect it would have on my business. So here's a catch-up on the absolute head f*ck that has been the last 40 days has been!</p>no00:36:07019 This wasn't quite how I wanted to start the year.full<![CDATA[018 Why You Can’t Seem to Start - The Real Reason Your Brain Keeps Holding You Back]]>There’s nothing wrong with you for feeling stuck. But one of these 5 Reasons could explain the very old, very loyal part of your brain running the show. In this episode, we gently take the mic back.

]]>a0f04ad2-6f66-423c-8d38-df78271c06b7Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:50:36 GMT<p>There’s nothing wrong with you for feeling stuck. But one of these 5 Reasons could explain the very old, very loyal part of your brain running the show. In this episode, we gently take the mic back.</p>no00:25:49018 Why You Can’t Seem to Start - The Real Reason Your Brain Keeps Holding You Backfull<![CDATA[017 Here's how to think about your ideas in 2026]]>In this video, I explore the power of embracing new beginnings and the importance of taking ownership of your choices. I share my thoughts on setting goals for 2026, the significance of accountability and the joy of experimenting with new ideas.

From podcasting and YouTube content to sustainable merchandise and community events, I get into my ideas for 2026 and encourage you to pursue your passions without fear of failure. Discover how to harness your energy, prioritise what truly matters and find joy in the journey.

]]>31163c5c-bf7a-4710-a30d-f03190d55237Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:36:26 GMT<p>In this video, I explore the power of embracing new beginnings and the importance of taking ownership of your choices. I share my thoughts on setting goals for 2026, the significance of accountability and the joy of experimenting with new ideas. </p><p></p><p>From podcasting and YouTube content to sustainable merchandise and community events, I get into my ideas for 2026 and encourage you to pursue your passions without fear of failure. Discover how to harness your energy, prioritise what truly matters and find joy in the journey.</p>no00:23:55017 Here's how to think about your ideas in 2026full<![CDATA[016 Is this the year I p*ssed off the Universe?]]>I'm rating & reflecting on each month of 2025 - the most unexpected, uncomfortable year that honestly... I wouldn't have changed for a second.

]]>7a6ceaef-21a7-4001-81a9-9741c15c794bWed, 17 Dec 2025 16:28:13 GMT<p>I'm rating &amp; reflecting on each month of 2025 - the most unexpected, uncomfortable year that honestly... I wouldn't have changed for a second. </p>yes00:29:14016 Is this the year I p*ssed off the Universe?full<![CDATA[005 Imposter Syndrome is actually helpful]]>In this minisode, Meg takes a closer look at Imposter Syndrome and how it actually can be quite useful in helping us get to where we want to be. Hear her tips on managing the little gremlin that absolutely EVERYBODY faces and what to do when it creeps in at the worst of times!


Don't forget to follow, subscribe and share!

And come say hi over on Instagram @thejoyprojectcoach

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/005-Imposter-Syndrome-is-actually-helpful-e29bpa893950806-08de-45af-ab32-7bbe2e058a9bSun, 17 Sep 2023 17:48:00 GMT<p>In this minisode, Meg takes a closer look at Imposter Syndrome and how it actually can be quite useful in helping us get to where we want to be. Hear her tips on managing the little gremlin that absolutely EVERYBODY faces and what to do when it creeps in at the worst of times!</p><p><br /></p><p>Don't forget to follow, subscribe and share!</p><p>And come say hi over on Instagram @thejoyprojectcoach</p> no00:09:2114005 Imposter Syndrome is actually helpfulfull<![CDATA[013 How to make friends as an adult]]>Why is making friends as an adult so damn hard? In this episode, we unpack why connection gets trickier with age, what’s actually stopping you from reaching out, and how to build real, soul-feeding friendships without the cringe. No fluff, just real talk, practical advice, and a little nudge to send that text.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/013-How-to-make-friends-as-an-adult-e3aqs909093da16-e3a3-4af8-b3ae-35c4ba8f4bb0Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:56:00 GMT<p><strong>Why is making friends as an adult so damn hard?</strong> In this episode, we unpack why connection gets trickier with age, what’s actually stopping you from reaching out, and how to build real, soul-feeding friendships without the cringe. No fluff, just real talk, practical advice, and a little nudge to send that text.</p> no00:17:23013 How to make friends as an adultfull<![CDATA[015 Joyfully Embarrassing Life Stories from Meg]]>You can't hurt me.... I once stayed in a situationship with a guy for 9 months because I fancied him when we were at school together.


And 7 other embarrassing AF stories to show you that no matter what happened in your past, you can still choose joy now.


Laugh at me, cringe with me, lets go...

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/015-Joyfully-Embarrassing-Life-Stories-from-Meg-e3b37345ec9d471-4b22-414d-94c6-83d9f0670047Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>You can't hurt me.... I once stayed in a situationship with a guy for 9 months because I fancied him when we were at school together.</p><p><br /></p><p>And 7 other embarrassing AF stories to show you that no matter what happened in your past, you can still choose joy now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Laugh at me, cringe with me, lets go...</p> no00:24:49015 Joyfully Embarrassing Life Stories from Megfull<![CDATA[012 My Brain Is a Feral Toddler with a Knife: Let's Talk ADHD]]>I didn't know I had ADHD until it really felt like everything was falling apart. But since my diagnosis, I've learnt that we seriously need to stop believing our success is defined by how well we can mimic neurotypical routines.

Instead, it can be defined by how aligned our life feels, to us individually.


You don’t need to fix your brain.

You just need to understand it and then build a life that works with it, not against it.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/012-My-Brain-Is-a-Feral-Toddler-with-a-Knife-Lets-Talk-ADHD-e3a839n2df91445-3849-45ef-aa4b-c8c6996f2bf8Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:01:00 GMT<p>I didn't know I had ADHD until it really felt like everything was falling apart. But since my diagnosis, I've learnt that we seriously need to stop believing our success is defined by how well we can mimic neurotypical routines.</p><p>Instead, it can be defined by how aligned our life feels, to us individually<em>. </em></p><p><br /></p><p>You don’t need to fix your brain.</p><p>You just need to <em>understand it </em>and then build a life that <em>works with it,</em> not against it.</p><p><br /></p> no00:26:33012 My Brain Is a Feral Toddler with a Knife: Let's Talk ADHDfull<![CDATA[011 - 2025 Summer Sessions: The Confidence Loop]]>The Confidence Loop, its trap and why you need to get our arse out of the deep freeze!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/011---2025-Summer-Sessions-The-Confidence-Loop-e34209d70624b4c-4501-4662-89d6-a20388fbbd1cTue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>The Confidence Loop, its trap and why you need to get our arse out of the deep freeze!</p> yes00:19:5524011 - 2025 Summer Sessions: The Confidence Loopfull<![CDATA[007 Are you sat in comfortable misery?]]>Maybe it's your job, your relationship, or even just your daily routine. It's familiar, predictable, and frankly, a little bit soul-sucking.


Are you sat in 'Comfortable Misery'?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/007-Are-you-sat-in-comfortable-misery-e2iaop89d790425-8c16-425a-89a6-63b683dfa9f2Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:13:52 GMT<p>Maybe it's your job, your relationship, or even just your daily routine. It's familiar, predictable, and frankly, a little bit soul-sucking.</p><p><br /></p><p>Are you sat in 'Comfortable Misery'?</p> yes00:12:4121007 Are you sat in comfortable misery?full<![CDATA[004 From Merlot to Marathons!]]>In this episode - Meg is joined by Jen Gray as they talk all things Sobriety! Hear Jen's story on why & how she removed alcohol from her life over 4 years ago and the unlikely hobby she replaced it with!

Connect with Jen:

Instagram: @jens_place_of_sober_positivity

Website: https://origincoaching.co.uk/


To find out more about Meg, the podcast and The Joy Project:

Instagram: @thejoyprojectcoach

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/004-From-Merlot-to-Marathons-e28uhuse197445f-adf4-40fb-8cef-aedf6d965616Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:40:00 GMT<p>In this episode - Meg is joined by Jen Gray as they talk all things Sobriety! Hear Jen's story on why &amp; how she removed alcohol from her life over 4 years ago and the unlikely hobby she replaced it with!</p><p>Connect with Jen:</p><p>Instagram: @jens_place_of_sober_positivity</p><p>Website: https://origincoaching.co.uk/</p><p><br /></p><p>To find out more about Meg, the podcast and The Joy Project:</p><p>Instagram: @thejoyprojectcoach</p> no00:49:3013004 From Merlot to Marathons!full<![CDATA[014 Decision Paralysis, Shutdowns and Why Your Brain Acts Like a Drama Queen]]>In this episode, I'm covering a BIG conversation in the Joy community right now - why your brain has a meltdown every time you need to make a decision.


And how to pull yourself out of paralysis without spiralling into shutdown. I'm talking simple reframes, nervous-system resets, and the kind of tough-love clarity that helps you choose your next step without the drama!


Ready Enough Mindset Audit: https://joyproject.myflodesk.com/breakthroughaudit


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/014-Decision-Paralysis--Shutdowns-and-Why-Your-Brain-Acts-Like-a-Drama-Queen-e3b1m972be78597-12eb-4552-9693-6254cf0c53c9Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:45:00 GMT<p>In this episode, I'm covering a BIG conversation in the Joy community right now - why your brain has a meltdown every time you need to make a decision.</p><p><br /></p><p>And how to pull yourself out of paralysis without spiralling into shutdown. I'm talking simple reframes, nervous-system resets, and the kind of tough-love clarity that helps you choose your next step without the drama! </p><p><br /></p><p>Ready Enough Mindset Audit: <a href="https://joyproject.myflodesk.com/breakthroughaudit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://joyproject.myflodesk.com/breakthroughaudit</a></p><p><br /></p> no00:23:19014 Decision Paralysis, Shutdowns and Why Your Brain Acts Like a Drama Queenfull<![CDATA[001 Mending your relationship with food]]>In the first-ever episode of The Joy Podcast - Meg is joined by Nutritionist, Sam Jones as they talk all things Diet Culture and Food Awareness. Sam doesn't hold back on telling us exactly what he thinks about the likes of the Keto Diet and friends. And we get the inside scoop on just why his clients are so successful at having a healthy and sustainable relationship with food. Here the full episode August 1st!


To find out more about Meg, the podcast and The Joy Project:

Instagram: @thejoyprojectcoach


Connect with Sam:

Instagram: @samlukejones

Website: https://origincoaching.co.uk/



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/001-Mending-your-relationship-with-food-e26nqu035b59b50-621f-468f-af24-79af7eb20c20Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:59:52 GMT<p>In the first-ever episode of The Joy Podcast - Meg is joined by Nutritionist, Sam Jones as they talk all things Diet Culture and Food Awareness. Sam doesn't hold back on telling us exactly what he thinks about the likes of the Keto Diet and friends. And we get the inside scoop on just why his clients are so successful at having a healthy and sustainable relationship with food. Here the full episode August 1st!</p><p><br /></p><p>To find out more about Meg, the podcast and The Joy Project:</p><p>Instagram: @thejoyprojectcoach</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Sam:</p><p>Instagram: @samlukejones</p><p>Website: https://origincoaching.co.uk/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> no00:01:181001 Mending your relationship with foodfull<![CDATA[003 Breaking Up with Burnout]]>In our very first Minisode - Meg tackles a topic that hits close to home for many of us millennials. We're talking about burnout. Shining a light on that sneaky little devil that loves to drain our energy and dampen our spirits. Let's dive into just what we can do about showing burnout the door!


Don't forget to follow, subscribe and share!

And join us over on Instagram @TheJoyProjectCoach

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/003-Breaking-Up-with-Burnout-e27bl0mf252e1c8-e31a-49ab-9afa-07763d5dd61cThu, 03 Aug 2023 05:30:00 GMT<p>In our very first Minisode - Meg tackles a topic that hits close to home for many of us millennials. We're talking about burnout. Shining a light on that sneaky little devil that loves to drain our energy and dampen our spirits. Let's dive into just what we can do about showing burnout the door! </p><p><br /></p><p>Don't forget to follow, subscribe and share!</p><p>And join us over on Instagram @TheJoyProjectCoach</p> no00:10:3512003 Breaking Up with Burnoutfull<![CDATA[008 - 2025 Summer Sessions: The Myth of Clarity]]>The Myth of ‘Clarity First’ – Why You’re Waiting Too Long To Move


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/008---2025-Summer-Sessions-The-Myth-of-Clarity-e341r0v68722c01-1b01-4328-a8a6-51325baa9b60Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:36:54 GMT<p>The Myth of ‘Clarity First’ – Why You’re Waiting Too Long To Move</p><p><br /></p> yes00:19:4221008 - 2025 Summer Sessions: The Myth of Clarityfull<![CDATA[006 Are you getting confidence all wrong?]]>For years, I thought 'confident' people were invincible, super human, the bravest of the brave... until I realised, that its actually a simple thing that ANY of us can grow for ourselves - with a very simple way of looking at it.


WATCH on Youtube - The Joy Podcast

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/006-Are-you-getting-confidence-all-wrong-e2i0km0e0fdeb9d-2dcd-4e40-a4f5-26d1221cf492Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:26:44 GMT<p>For years, I thought 'confident' people were invincible, super human, the bravest of the brave... until I realised, that its actually a simple thing that ANY of us can grow for ourselves - with a very simple way of looking at it.</p><p><br /></p><p>WATCH on Youtube - The Joy Podcast</p> yes00:13:4721006 Are you getting confidence all wrong?full<![CDATA[009 - 2025 Summer Sessions: Trust your detours]]>Your Life Isn’t Stalled, It’s Just Recalculating – Trusting Your Detours


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/009---2025-Summer-Sessions-Trust-your-detours-e341u4sd431268e-bc0e-47ec-8e46-d15b097cae30Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>Your Life Isn’t Stalled, It’s Just Recalculating – Trusting Your Detours</p><p><br /></p> yes00:17:5722009 - 2025 Summer Sessions: Trust your detoursfull<![CDATA[002 The Diet Industry don't want you to know this!]]>In the first-ever episode of The Joy Podcast - Meg is joined by Nutritionist, Sam Jones as they talk all things Diet Culture and Food Awareness. Sam doesn't hold back on telling us exactly what he thinks about the likes of the Keto Diet and friends. And we get the inside scoop on just why his clients are so successful at having a healthy and sustainable relationship with food.

Connect with Sam:

Instagram: @samlukejones

Website: https://origincoaching.co.uk/


To find out more about Meg, the podcast and The Joy Project:

Instagram: @thejoyprojectcoach




]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/002-The-Diet-Industry-dont-want-you-to-know-this-e27865n1bc77c19-d481-4fbb-8384-2b7ca27e7947Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:30:00 GMT<p>In the first-ever episode of The Joy Podcast - Meg is joined by Nutritionist, Sam Jones as they talk all things Diet Culture and Food Awareness. Sam doesn't hold back on telling us exactly what he thinks about the likes of the Keto Diet and friends. And we get the inside scoop on just why his clients are so successful at having a healthy and sustainable relationship with food. </p><p>Connect with Sam: </p><p>Instagram: @samlukejones</p><p>Website: https://origincoaching.co.uk/</p><p><br /></p><p>To find out more about Meg, the podcast and The Joy Project:</p><p>Instagram: @thejoyprojectcoach</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> no00:49:3411002 The Diet Industry don't want you to know this!full<![CDATA[010 - 2025 Summer Sessions - Messy Action 101]]>Messy Action 101 – A Guide to Doing the Thing Before You Feel Ready


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejoyprojectcoach/episodes/010---2025-Summer-Sessions---Messy-Action-101-e341u708d653735-2624-4440-8b03-e4ff160bf095Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>Messy Action 101 – A Guide to Doing the Thing Before You Feel Ready</p><p><br /></p> yes00:24:4121010 - 2025 Summer Sessions - Messy Action 101full