The Journey to Joy with Coach Lisa Grace

Lisa Grace
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The Journey to Joy Podcast is where healing meets awareness and transformation begins. Hosted by Lisa Grace — speaker, coach, and creator of The GRACE Process™ — this show guides you to see that a path does exist to return to self-trust, self-love, faith, and joy. Through honest stories, divine insight, and heartfelt conversations with others on their own journeys, you'll see how joy isn’t something you chase — it’s something you become when you uncover your worth and agency.

  1. 4H AGO

    Episode 29 | From Park Avenue to Park Bench - How Joe Rivera Reforged His Life

    In this raw, hope-filled episode of Journey to Joy, Lisa sits down with Joe Rivera—former Wall Street high-flyer turned transformational coach—who went from seven-figure success to near death from opioid addiction… and rebuilt a life anchored in purpose, faith, and service. Joe shares how money became his “higher power,” the overdose that took six cans of Narcan to reverse, the bathroom-mirror moment of surrender, and the hard inner work of trading ego for integrity. You’ll learn what Joe calls life’s shifting “assignments” that forge resilience and joy. What you’ll learn The shift from numbing pain to feeling purposeWhy sobriety is more than putting substances down—it’s rebuilding identityHow small wins compound into confidence (and lasting success)The difference between religion and spirituality—and why purpose bridges bothPractical ways to use your past as a launchpad, not a labelResources & linksJoe’s book: Re-Forge Your Life: From Addiction to Assignment Free gift: Text REFORGE to 646-495-9867 to get The Comeback CodeJoe’s podcast: Re-Forge Your Life with Joe Rivera (Apple & Spotify)Quote to remember “Fear builds prisons. Faith builds empires.” If this episode moved you, follow, rate, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that a comeback is always possible.

    53 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Episode 28 | One-Way Tickets to Self-Trust—Mattie MacGregor’s Turbulent Journey

    In this soul-baring episode of Journey to Joy, Lisa meets Patricia “Mattie” MacGregor—writer, solo traveler, and poet—whose five years of one-way tickets became a masterclass in intuition, independence, and healing. From couch-surfing with buskers to au pairing in Spain, to a Bali retreat that blew her life wide open, Mattie shares how following “the next right feeling” rebuilt her self-trust after heartbreak, illness, and starting over. This is a roadmap for any woman (or man) ready to trade fear for discernment and alignment. What you’ll learn How solo travel can sharpen intuition, self-reliance, and joyThe difference between blind optimism and discerning optimism in love and lifeWhy “your desires are holy” (and how to stop overriding them)Practical cues that you’re out of alignment—and gentle ways to course-correctHow sharing vulnerably can become a lifeline for you and othersResources & links Mattie’s book: Turbulent, on AmazonFollow Mattie’s journey on Instagram @mattiemac11 Quote to remember “The cost of questioning my intuition is my life.” If this episode resonates, follow and share it with someone who needs a nudge to book that solo trip—or to finally trust the voice inside.

    1h 22m

  3. FEB 14

    Episode 27 | Graduating From Self-Rejection: Choosing Yourself Without Apology

    In this deeply personal episode, Lisa celebrates a powerful inner graduation — releasing lifelong patterns of self-rejection, dismissal, and achievement driven by proving her worth. Through reflection, coaching insight, and radical self-honoring, she shares what happens when you stop fueling your life through pressure, drama, and performance. This conversation invites you to examine what has been driving you, and what becomes possible when you choose determination, alignment, and self-trust instead. It’s a reminder that joy isn’t earned through struggle — it’s reclaimed through self-acceptance. What you’ll learn Why you can only feel rejected or dismissed when you reject yourself firstHow achievement can become a coping mechanism rather than true alignmentWhat happens when old drivers fall away and a new identity begins to formHow to recognize the fuel behind your ambition — pressure or joyWhy graduating from patterns requires celebration, not shame Resources & linksExplore The GRACE Process™ at lisagrace.meFollow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @lisasjourneytojoy Journal promptWhere in my life am I still proving my worth — and what would change if I chose determination rooted in self-trust instead? Quote to remember“I am unavailable for rejection because I no longer reject myself.”

    16 min

  4. FEB 12

    Episode 26 | Onward on the Journey: Learning to Have Grace With Yourself in the Unknown

    In this reflective episode, Lisa shares honest truths from the top of the Koko Head in Hawaii — about loneliness, transition, and the quiet courage it takes to do things you’ve never done before. She opens up about being single, starting over later in life, and the unseen emotional weight that can exist alongside freedom and adventure. Through real-life moments and spiritual grounding, this conversation reminds us that joy doesn’t mean the absence of hard days — it means staying present, compassionate, and engaged with the journey as it unfolds. What you’ll learn Why new seasons often feel harder simply because they’re unfamiliarHow to meet loneliness, fear, and uncertainty with compassion instead of judgmentWhat “joy in the journey” really looks like (and what it doesn’t)How faith, self-trust, and daily grounding practices create emotional stabilityWhy you don’t need the full picture to trust the next step Resources & linksExplore The GRACE Process™ at lisagrace.meFollow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @lisasjourneytojoy Journal promptWhere in my life am I rushing myself through an experience that deserves more grace, patience, and compassion? Quote to remember“Joy in the journey doesn’t mean it’s easy — it means you stay present, loving, and willing as you move through it.”

    18 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode 25 | Learning to Feel What We’ve Been Avoiding: The Gateway to Real Joy

    In this powerful solo episode, Lisa shares the real story behind her move to Hawaii—and the emotional unraveling and healing that followed. What began as a physical relocation became an initiation into deeper self-trust, emotional maturity, and nervous system safety. Through vivid metaphors of oceans, walls, and waves, Lisa invites listeners to see their triggers not as problems, but as access points to healing the wounds they’ve carried for far too long. What you’ll learn Why big life changes expose emotional wounds that were already thereThe difference between suppression and repression—and how they impact your bodyHow triggers act as invitations to heal, not signs something is wrongWhy safety is required before deep emotional healing can happenHow self-rejection shows up as feeling rejected by others—and how to break that cycle Resources & linksExplore The GRACE Process™ at lisagrace.meFollow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @lisagrace.me Journal promptWhere in my life have I built a wall to stay safe—and what might be waiting for me if I allowed myself to gently step beyond it? Quote to remember“When nothing bad can get to you, nothing good can get to you either.”

    48 min

  6. FEB 5

    Episode 24 | When Survival Ends and Joy Begins: Redefining Who You Get to Be

    In this episode, follow Mari’s story update! What happens when you outgrow the version of yourself that survived — and step into the version of yourself that gets to live? This conversation explores the fear, excitement, and emotional recalibration that happens when you stop operating from survival mode and begin choosing joy, alignment, and self-trust. It’s a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t mean pushing harder — it means redesigning your life so joy is sustainable. What you’ll learn Why leaving survival mode can feel scary, confusing, and freeing all at onceHow anxiety and excitement feel the same — and how to choose excitementWhy resistance shows up when you try to live a new life with old rulesHow releasing old expectations creates more energy, ease, and alignmentWhy joy isn’t accidental — it’s practiced through awareness and choice Resources & linksExplore The GRACE Process™ at lisagrace.meFollow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @lisagrace.me Journal promptWhere am I still living from survival instead of alignment — and what would change if I redesigned my expectations around joy instead of pressure? Quote to remember“You didn’t lose your drive — you outgrew survival, and now joy is asking to lead.”Credit: Intention Commit Release Receive Framework- Rebecca Silence

    15 min

  7. JAN 29

    Episode 22 | Release the Grip: Letting Life Support You

    In this episode, Lisa shares the behind-the-scenes story of selling her home, moving to Hawaii, and finding the exact ocean-view condo where she’ll write her book — not through force or hustle, but through trust, alignment, and receiving. She explains how resistance, not a busy schedule, is what truly drains your energy, and how letting go of “how it’s supposed to look” opens space for better-than-you-can-plan blessings. Through real-time miracles, money stories, and deep trust in God, she shows what happens when you listen to your body, honor your truth, and allow life to move through you instead of gripping for control. This is an invitation to stop outsourcing your power to plan and start trusting the wisdom within you. What you’ll learn Why resistance — not your to-do list — is what’s really exhausting you How releasing control and trusting yourself creates more energy, ease, and clarity The difference between forcing a plan and setting yourself up to win How opening up to receive, instead of over-controlling, allows unexpected blessings to find you How The GRACE Process™ helps you move from fear and over-planning into self-trust, alignment, and joy Resources & links Explore The GRACE Process™ at lisagrace.me Follow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @lisagrace.me Journal prompt: Where am I gripping tightly to how I think things “have” to go — and what might become possible if I softened my grip and trusted myself, and God, with the next step instead? Quote to remember:  “Your job is to set the intention and take the next right step — then loosen your grip so life can surprise you.”

    25 min

  8. JAN 26

    Episode 21 | The “Shocking Moment”: When Growth Feels Like Chaos

    Sometimes joy doesn’t come wrapped in clarity — it comes wrapped in chaos. In this episode, I share what it felt like to pack two suitcases, fly to Hawaiʻi, and suddenly question everything I thought I was sure about. That “Oh crap moment” we all face — when excitement turns to uncertainty — isn’t failure; it’s an invitation. Through the lens of The GRACE Process™, I walk you through how to move from fear to trust, from control to flow, and from looping in old patterns to living in alignment with yourself again. What you’ll learn Why your nervous system mistakes “unfamiliar” for “unsafe” — and how to calm it.The 4 stages of transformationHow to recognize when you’re looping between excitement and avoidance.The power of pausing to ask, “What’s my next right step?” before reacting.How to anchor in self-trust so that joy can exist even in uncertainty. Resources & links Explore The GRACE Process™ at lisagrace.me Follow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @lisagrace.meFollow @rebeccahsilence on Instagram for more on the 4 Stages Journal prompt: Where in my life am I mistaking discomfort for danger — and what would trusting myself look like instead? Quote to remember “Discomfort isn’t a sign to turn back; it’s proof that you’re stepping into a life your old self couldn’t yet imagine.”

    36 min
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The Journey to Joy Podcast is where healing meets awareness and transformation begins. Hosted by Lisa Grace — speaker, coach, and creator of The GRACE Process™ — this show guides you to see that a path does exist to return to self-trust, self-love, faith, and joy. Through honest stories, divine insight, and heartfelt conversations with others on their own journeys, you'll see how joy isn’t something you chase — it’s something you become when you uncover your worth and agency.

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