Episodes

Accountability might sound boring, but it’s one of the mostpowerful hacks for achieving your goals. In this solo episode, host Joan Russell breaks down how accountability takes you from a 10% chance of success to a 95% chance, and the simple questions you can use to stay on track. From group dynamics to the importance of celebrating wins, this episode will inspire you to get clarity, commit, and finally follow through. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why accountability dramatically increas...

When you’re starting something new, whether it’s launching a business, making a career change, or stepping into life’s unknowns, there’s a lot of pressure to “have it all figured out” from the start. In reality? Most of us are learning as we go. In this solo episode, host Joan Russell shares the things we need to normalize in order to approach our leaps with more compassion, courage, and staying power. From embracing a beginner’s mindset to navigating the frustrating quiet of “The Void,” this c...

In this short solo episode, Joan shares a surprisinglymeaningful story that began with a simple Google Alert - one that unexpectedly reminded her (over and over again) of the reality of death. But instead of spiraling into existential dread, Joan turned it into fuel for how she chooses to live her life, and here’s how you can too. Drawing inspiration from the Latin phrase Memento Mori(“remember you must die”), Joan invites listeners to reflect on what they truly want their life to look like, no...

What does it take to create a fulfilling, aligned career in2025? In this episode of The Leap Lounge, host Joan Russell sits down with career coach and leadership development expert Kolby Goodman for a deep and empowering conversation about navigating today’s evolving job market—with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Kolby shares how professionals at any stage in their leap can rethink how they communicate their value, break out of limiting mindsets, and align their strengths with opportunities...

The Leap Lounge — Episode 5 Title: Leaving, Laid Off, Lost? Now What? In this solo episode, host Joan Russell dives into whatreally happens when change isn’t your idea -- or even when it is. Whether you walked away from a job, got laid off, ended a relationship, or packed up your life to start over, this episode explores the psychological difference between choosingthe leap and being forced into it. From identity loss and rejection to self-doubt and eventualself-trust, Joan breaks down what bo...

Have you or someone you know experienced burnout? In episode 4 of The Leap Lounge, host Joan Russell sits down with burnout recovery coach Bonnie Graham to explore the emotional rollercoaster of big life changes and how fear, self-doubt, and burnout are often intertwined. Whether you're making a career leap, leaving a long-heldidentity, or just feeling stuck, this episode will help you reconnect with your truth, challenge perfectionism, and take small courageous steps forward - starting with y...

In this solo episode, Joan explores one of the most common yet complicated thoughts people have: "Something has to change." Joan breaks down the four key areas where people most often feel stuck—health, relationships, work, and money—and invites listeners to get honest with themselves about what isn’t working and what they really want instead. With stories from her coaching practice and personal reflections, Joan explores how our conditioning, fear, and comparison traps often keep us from spe...

What happens when you finally stop holding the door shut on your dreams and let go? In this powerful episode, Joan interviews our first Leap Lounge member to take their leap! Rebecca Snowball, yoga teacher and vibrant body coach, recently left her restaurant job to leap into her business full time. She shares what it took to finally say "yes" to herself, how she rebuilt her confidence in midlife, and the surprising clarity that came after taking action. We talk about yoga, freedom, navigating...

In this raw and heartfelt first episode, Joan Russell - change coach, transformation strategist, and founder of The Leap Lounge - shares how a casual conversation is turning into a movement. She dives into the origins of The Leap Lounge, why it matters in our current climate, and how it's already changing lives. From a near-death experience to growing a new community from scratch, Joan takes you behind the scenes of what it really means to leap.