Show Notes
In this intimate and honest episode, Joye and I dive into the ways that Guilt robs us from living a Soul Satisfied and Fulfilled life. We cover: Joye’s journey from enmeshment to liberation with her daughter Joye’s family, Religious and Cultural indoctrination in Guilt and Martyrdom to prove her worth as a woman and mom How Joye freed herself and continues to free herself daily As well as: 🌺 What It Looks Like to Live Guilt-Free in Self and Soul Care You speak your needs out loud, unapologetically.
You rest without overexplaining or justifying.
You model to your children a mother who is emotionally resourced, alive, and connected to her own Spirit.
You allow pleasure, beauty, and creativity to guide your days.
You stop abandoning yourself to meet others out of obligation — and instead, model radical self-honoring.
You feel whole — not because of what you do for others, but because you are finally caring for you.
AND… we also talk about my first-ever SANCTUARY RETREAT happening in Los Angeles this October 10–13, 2025! I’m excited to share that I’ll be hosting a FREE Sanctuary Summer Online Retreat this coming June 27th at 11 AM PST — all the details are below! 👉 Click the link below for more details: 🌿 FREE Sanctuary Summer Online Retreat — June 27 at 11 AM PST https://courses.suzilula.com/offers/TfKGhtFt/checkout 🌟 SANCTUARY RETREAT — October 10–13, 2025 https://courses.suzilula.com/SANCTUARY Joye Madden is a Birmingham, Alabama–based coach whose passion for recovery is rooted in her own healing journey. Having witnessed her loved ones — including her parents and children — struggle with mental illness and addiction, Joye developed a deep commitment to sharing the profound happiness she discovered by courageously facing her own darkness to find her light. She is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach trained by Dr. Shefali and a Soul Care Coach mentored by Suzi Lula. Through her work, Joye guides parents into their own healing, teaches them to practice self-care in the midst of motherhood, and helps families access the resources they need. She is a devoted advocate for families navigating the challenges of mental illness and addiction.
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