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 Welcome to The JOY Hour with Ella Mesma. Each episode, creative entrepreneurs share their real stories: the struggles, the transformations, and what it truly takes to build a business and life that feels aligned. This isn't about hustle culture or overnight success. It's about the messy, beautiful journey to choosing joy, creativity, and authenticity over everything else. Grab a tea, get cosy, and join us for The JOY HourMaya Gandaia Développement personnel Réussite personnelle
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    • The JOY Hour Podcast hosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 73: What would you tell your 14 year-old self with Isik Tlabar

      The JOY Hour Podcast hosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 73: What would you tell your 14 year-old self with Isik Tlabar
      Jan 18 2026
      THE JOY HOUR PODCASTHosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 73: What would you tell your 14 year-old self with Isik TlabarLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:Recorded between Munich and Istanbul. The JOY Hour celebrates and gives thanks to the lands of Türkiye (Isik's homeland) and Germany (where Ella is studying Rolfing). We honour in particular the rich heritage of Anatolia and the Indigenous communities who have called these lands home, and recognise the painful legacies of war, displacement, and violence alongside the ongoing work of healing and remembrance that continue to shape both places.ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Content Warning: This episode references burnout, dark night of the soul experiences, relationship healing, and nudity in therapeutic breathwork context.Isik Tlabar shares her journey from architecture to intuition coaching and Naked Breathwork. Discover how a TikTok series became a book, why bodies are just bodies, and the powerful advice she'd give her 14-year-old self.🎁 FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS:Download your free Joy Hour resource at www.mayagandaia.com/joyhourgiftIN THIS EPISODE:Following joy as your primary guidance—sunshine in the chestFrom architecture to coaching via sandwich delivery and nannyingHow a dark moment led to a TikTok series that became a bookNaked Breathwork: creating safe spaces where bodies can just be bodiesThe conscious undressing ritualWorking with teenage girls and the pressure to have it all figured outWhat to do when you're thinking of quittingTIMESTAMPS:00:01 – Introduction01:38 – A day in the life of Isik03:43 – Following joy and intuition08:30 – The journey: was it always sunshine?10:01 – Architecture: feeling like a bird trying to swim underwater12:22 – Starting Goddess Circles in 201715:34 – The dark night moment that led to TikTok explosion17:57 – The birth of Naked Breathwork22:10 – The conscious undressing ritual27:32 – What Isik would tell her 14-year-old self31:15 – ClosingABOUT THE GUEST:Isik Tlabar is an intuition coach, breathwork facilitator, and author who helps people connect with their intuition to find the most direct routes to what they want. She's the creator of Naked Breathwork and author of "140 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 14". With 18 years of experience in personal development, psychology, intuition, shadow work, alchemy, shamanic practices, sacred sexuality, and breathwork, she brings depth and wisdom to her work. Based in Istanbul, she travels to facilitate workshops and retreats worldwide.RESOURCES & MENTIONS:Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way": Morning Pages practiceEnneagram Type 3: The AchieverWilliam Whitecloud, Natural Success and Ryan Pinnock"140 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 14": Available on AmazonIllustrator Iram KaleNaked Breathwork and the conscious undressing ritualIntuition Course: https://www.isiktlabar.com/CONNECT:Ella MesmaWebsite: www.ellamesma.co.uk | www.mayagandaia.comBook: https://mayagandaia.com/journal-to-joy/Current offers: https://mayagandaia.com/links/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamesma/Isik TlabarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/isiktlabar/Book: "140 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 14" on AmazonWebsite: https://www.isiktlabar.com/LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joy-hour/id1849505845Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1e2AslgK9q1hnEimdgQHzrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mayagandaiaAmazon: https://shorturl.at/uFKChACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS:Music: LamRockEverything else: Brought to you by Ella and guests ❤️Enjoyed this episode? Like, Subscribe, and Share!
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      32 min
    • The JOY Hour Podcast hosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 72: Take up your Space with Nidhi Bhatia

      The JOY Hour Podcast hosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 72: Take up your Space with Nidhi Bhatia
      Dec 21 2025
      THE JOY HOUR PODCASTEpisode 72: Take up your Space with Nidhi BhatiaRelease Date: 21st December 2025LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:Recorded between London and Lisbon. The JOY Hour acknowledges the Yavapai-Apache Nation as Traditional Custodians of Sedona, and pays respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge the colonial histories of the UK and Portugal, and honour the diverse communities whose lands and labour built these cities.ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Content Warning: This episode references mental health struggles, suicidal ideation, and ayahuasca use.Nidhi Bhatia shares her journey from feeling trapped to discovering that taking up space is the most natural, divine thing we can do. Explore the daemon: the inner force that either consumes us when we suppress our truth or supports us when we follow our authentic path.🎁 FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS:Download your free Joy Hour resource at mayagandaia.com/joyhourgiftIN THIS EPISODE:The daemon concept: your inner North StarMoving from entrapment to freedom through storytellingWhy facing the monster is more powerful than runningTaking up space as a divine act and permission slipThe shift from "I need fixing" to "I'm invited to expand"How to step out of the shadows overnightTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction01:20 – What is the daemon?05:57 – Working with the mud to create gold08:12 – Turning to face the monster22:37 – The pink poncho story: taking up space in public26:25 – Message to those hiding in the shadows30:12 – ClosingABOUT THE GUEST:Nidhi Bhatia is a storyteller: both visual and word, and through every story she moves from entrapment to freedom. She's learning the truth is magnetic, and it's what we're all seeking from each other and ourselves. Storytelling is her way to freedom, and she'll take as many people as possible with her.RESOURCES & MENTIONS:The Daemon concept: From Greek mythology, psychologist Rollo May, and Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" seriesHindi phrase: "Bhagwan utahlai" - God, lift me upThe pink poncho: Nidhi's favourite item of clothing, from Ecuador "In the Shadows" open mic night: Run by Giel in Lisbon - https://www.instagram.com/heyitsgielCONNECT:Ella MesmaWebsite: www.ellamesma.co.uk | www.mayagandaia.comBook: https://mayagandaia.com/journal-to-joy/Current offers: https://mayagandaia.com/links/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamesma/Nidhi BhatiaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nidhibhatiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnidhibhatia/Substack: https://substack.com/@itsnidhiLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joy-hour/id1849505845Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1e2AslgK9q1hnEimdgQHzrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mayagandaiaAmazon: https://shorturl.at/uFKChACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS:Music: LamRockEverything else: Brought to you by Ella and guests ❤️Enjoyed this episode? Like, Subscribe, and Share!If you or someone you know is struggling:UK: Samaritans - 116 123 | US: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | International: findahelpline.com
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      29 min
    • The JOY Hour Podcast hosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 71: Be Unacceptable with Alex Harvey

      The JOY Hour Podcast hosted by Ella Mesma. Episode 71: Be Unacceptable with Alex Harvey
      Nov 23 2025
      THE JOY HOUR PODCASTEpisode 71 – Be Unacceptable with Alex HarveyRelease Date: 23rd November 2025LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANKS: Recorded between Bali and Lisbon. The JOY Hour honours the sacred lands of Bali and the Indigenous communities of Indonesia. We acknowledge the colonial histories of both Indonesia and Portugal, and recognise that the land we stand on carries stories of Indigenous peoples, resistance, and resilience.ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Content Warning: This episode references depression, mental health struggles, self-worth challenges, sex and occasional strong language.Alex Harvey shares her journey from depression and engineering to helping women break free from good girl conditioning. Discover how joy serves as a compass, the antidote to perfectionism, and why choosing yourself first serves the world.🎁 FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Download your free Joy Hour resource at ⁠mayagandaia.com/joyhourgift⁠IN THIS EPISODE: Breaking free from good girl conditioning and perfectionismAlex's journey from depression through engineering to creative entrepreneurshipUsing joy as an indicator of flow vs. stress statesThe paradox of serving yourself first to serve the worldLiving authentically outside the boxes of "acceptable"Managing multiple creative projects whilst maintaining balanceThe freedom that comes from choosing your own pathTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction00:56 – Welcome and life in Bali01:11 – Creating multiple projects: book, fashion line, and pleasure art03:27 – The role of joy in business and creative life06:27 – Alex's journey from depression to purpose09:46 – The transition from engineering and finding a creative path11:42 – Discovering pleasure and sensuality as a pathway15:08 – Working with the nervous system and stress responses19:25 – The pressure of good girl conditioning27:22 – Society's impossible expectations28:37 – The antidote: Being unacceptable31:26 – Living for yourself vs. living for others32:02 – How to connect with Alex and find the book32:56 – ClosingABOUT THE GUEST: Alex Harvey is a transformational coach, author, and creator helping women remember who the f*ck they are and live it.Through Feminine Alchemy, Alex guides women to break free from the "good girl" conditioning that keeps them playing small and step into their wildest creative power, leadership, and feminine magnetism.She is the founder of The Modern Woman Academy, author of Be Unacceptable, and creator of Dare the Label, featuring a fashion range and glass pleasure collection.Known for her raw honesty and no-fluff wisdom, Alex blends deep spiritual alchemy with real-world results, helping women shift from self-doubt and people-pleasing to unapologetic confidence, embodied purpose, and authentic success.When not creating in Bali, Alex pursues dance, travel, and living fully turned on and free.RESOURCES & MENTIONS: Book: Be Unacceptable by Alex Harvey www.beunacceptablebook.comBook mentioned: The Courage to Be Disliked by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro KishimiFeminine Alchemy: Alex's signature body of workDare the Label: Women's fashion and glass pleasure art collectionThe Modern Woman Academy: Alex's coaching platformCONNECT:Ella Mesma Website: ⁠www.ellamesma.co.uk⁠ | ⁠www.mayagandaia.com⁠Book: ⁠https://mayagandaia.com/journal-to-joy/⁠Current offers: ⁠⁠https://mayagandaia.com/links/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellamesma/Alex HarveyBook: ⁠beunacceptablebook.com⁠Current offers: ⁠www.themodernwoman.academy/links⁠Podcast: ⁠www.themodernwoman.academy/podcastlinks⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexh.co/LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joy-hour/id1849505845Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1e2AslgK9q1hnEimdgQHzrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mayagandaiaAmazon: https://shorturl.at/uFKChACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS: Music: LamRockEverything else: Brought to you by Ella and guests ❤️Enjoyed this episode? Like, Subscribe, and Share!
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      34 min
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