Your Joyful Life Podcast

Michael Fall and Evan Wainberg
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Life feels complicated. Joy doesn’t have to be. Welcome to Your Joyful Life Project - a refreshingly human look at why we think, feel, and struggle the way we do - and how life tends to get easier once we stop fighting our own minds. Through real conversations and simple experiments, we explore how our thoughts create our experience and how small shifts in attention can change everything.

  1. Jun 24

    Episode #22 - What if you are enough?

    In this episode, Mike and Evan explore one of the most challenging ideas in personal growth: the possibility that there’s nothing fundamentally wrong with you to fix. Drawing on personal experiences, coaching insights, and the famous Marianne Williamson quote about our fear of our own light, they unpack why so many of us feel inadequate despite constantly striving for more. The conversation touches on self-worth, fear of failure, forgiveness, limiting beliefs, and the role our thinking plays in creating feelings of lack. Along the way, they question whether the search for “enoughness” is actually what keeps us from recognizing it, and explore what becomes possible when we stop treating every self-critical thought as the truth. #joyfullife #selfawareness #innerexperience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  2. Jun 17

    Episode #21 - Turn Towards The Sun

    What if there isn’t one ultimate path to truth? In this episode, Evan and Mike explore a question sparked by a discussion about Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths: if so many religions, philosophies, and spiritual traditions seem to help people find peace, what does that say about truth itself? The conversation wanders through Buddhism, yoga, Sid Banks, Christianity, and personal experience, touching on suffering, craving, faith, fear, self-realization, and the stories we tell ourselves. Along the way, they question whether spiritual frameworks are pointing to something universal—or whether the frameworks themselves sometimes get in the way. The discussion ultimately lands on a simpler idea: perhaps the goal isn’t finding the perfect philosophy, but learning to trust what resonates, be more honest with ourselves, and keep turning toward what feels true, meaningful, and alive. #joyfullife #selfawareness #innerexperience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  3. Jun 10

    Episode #20 - Why So Serious?

    In this episode of Your Joyful Life Podcast, Mike and Evan explore a simple question sparked by a clip from spiritual teacher Sadhguru: why do we take life — and ourselves — so seriously? They dig into how seriousness often comes from wanting life to be different than it is, and the belief that happiness depends on getting things “right.” From work and relationships to spiritual practice and parenting, they look at how control and expectation can make life feel heavy, and how letting go can bring more ease and playfulness. They also touch on figures like Eckhart Tolle, Dalai Lama, and Desmond Tutu, all of whom embody a surprising lightness despite the depth of their teachings. The episode closes with a reminder that life is finite, and that maybe the point isn’t to tighten our grip on it, but to loosen up, laugh more, and allow a bit more play into how we move through it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  4. Jun 3

    Episode #19 - The Three Principles That Change Everything

    In this episode of Your Joyful Life Podcast, Mike and Evan dive into The Inside-Out Revolution by Michael Neill and explore the foundational ideas behind the Three Principles developed by Sydney Banks. Together, they unpack the principles of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought, and examine a simple but profound idea: our feelings don’t come from our circumstances—they come from the meaning we give to our thinking. The conversation explores: Why thoughts seem real, even when they aren’tThe difference between thought and thought believedHow feelings act as a guide to our state of mindWhy insight often arrives when we stop trying so hardThe freedom that comes from realizing you don’t control your thoughts - but you don't have to follow themHow seeing experience as an inside-out process dissolves blame, victimhood, and judgmentThe surprising connection between personal well-being, compassion, and universal intelligenceAlong the way, Mike shares the life-changing realization that "I've been making it all up," while Evan reflects on finally understanding the Three Principles after years of hearing about them. Together, they explore why the simplest truths are often the hardest to see - and why a deeper understanding of how experience is created can transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the challenges of everyday life. If you've ever wondered why some thoughts grip us while others pass by unnoticed, or why peace can return in an instant after periods of struggle, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the nature of the human experience. Book discussed: The Inside-Out Revolution by Michael Neill #ThreePrinciples #SydneyBanks #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  5. May 27

    Episode #18 - Seeing Beyond the Story: A Multidimensional View of Life

    What if the situation you’re in isn’t the whole picture? In this episode, we explore the different dimensions of awareness we bring to our lives and relationships—and how shifting levels can completely change the way we experience what’s in front of us. From the immediate story and emotional charge to a broader and more spacious perspective, we talk about what it means to zoom out, soften our attachment to the surface narrative, and see life from a deeper lens. When awareness expands, conflict can reveal connection, triggers can reveal insight, and the moment we thought was closing in on us can become an invitation into something bigger. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  6. May 20

    Episode #17 - You Don't Need A Better Story To Be Happy

    Mike and Evan explore the idea that happiness may not come from finding the “perfect” spiritual framework, belief system, or intellectual answer. Instead, they dive into the tension between overthinking and direct experience - and why constantly searching for the “right” perspective can sometimes become another form of resistance. Using examples from spirituality, consciousness, personal growth, and everyday life, this conversation unpacks: Why intellectualizing your healing can keep you stuckThe difference between understanding joy vs experiencing itSpiritual frameworks, ego, identity, and self-narrativesHow resistance hides inside “self-improvement”Letting go of the need to constantly fix yourselfWhy peace may already be available beneath the mental noise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  7. May 13

    Episode #16 - Resistance is THE Problem

    In this episode, Mike and Evan unpack a simple but powerful idea: resistance is the problem. From overthinking inspiration to resisting everyday tasks, they explore how our suffering often comes not from reality itself, but from wishing things were different. Through stories about meditation, washing dishes, traffic, and life’s unexpected challenges, they examine how letting go of resistance can create more presence, ease, and connection. This conversation dives into: Why inspiration often gets blocked by overthinking and “but…” thinking The difference between forcing yourself and following what feels aligned How resistance creates suffering by making reality “wrong” Meditation, mindfulness, and learning to let go of rigid expectations The Buddhist connection between craving, suffering, and acceptance Why everyday moments like washing dishes or sitting in traffic can reveal your deeper patterns How dropping resistance can lead to more ease, presence, and even love If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed, or like life is harder than it needs to be, this episode offers a practical mindset shift toward more allowing, less struggle, and a more joyful life. #joyfullife #selfawareness #innerexperience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

  8. May 6

    Episode #15 - The Problem Isn’t Life - It’s Your Resistance to It

    In this episode of Your Joyful Life Podcast, we explore a deceptively simple idea: what if most of our struggle in life comes from resistance? Starting with a simple metaphor—holding a ball underwater—we unpack how much of our effort, stress, overthinking, and emotional friction comes from trying to force, control, suppress, or manage life instead of allowing it to unfold. This conversation dives into: Why resistance often creates the very suffering we’re trying to avoid The difference between action and forcing What it means to “get out of your own way” Trust, intuition, and allowing life to move through you How over-identification with the mind can block clarity and wisdom We didn’t know where this episode would go, so come along for this live exploration between two people thinking out loud about consciousness, surrender, personal growth, and the hidden mechanics of inner peace. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re working way harder than life should require, this conversation might land for you. #joyfullife #selfawareness #innerexperience ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our free Substack Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in diving into the Joyful Life Project experiments? Check out our online course hosted through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Udemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Life feels complicated. Joy doesn’t have to be. Welcome to Your Joyful Life Project - a refreshingly human look at why we think, feel, and struggle the way we do - and how life tends to get easier once we stop fighting our own minds. Through real conversations and simple experiments, we explore how our thoughts create our experience and how small shifts in attention can change everything.

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  • Creator
    Michael Fall and Evan Wainberg
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Fall and Evan Wainberg
  • Show Website
    Your Joyful Life Podcast