Joy of the Hang | A Wellness, Connection & Empowerment Podcast with Sharon Stevenson
Joy of the Hang | A Wellness, Connection & Empowerment Podcast with Sharon Stevenson What if the best conversations could change your life? Joy of the Hang is a personal growth and wellness podcast about storytelling, authentic connection, and empowerment, hosted by Sharon Stevenson — a certified Health and Wellness Coach, speaker, and former bodybuilder. Every episode explores how vulnerability and meaningful relationships shape your emotional wellbeing, mental health, spiritual health, and overall wellness. Sharon breaks down the eight pillars of health — with a special focus on the social and occupational wellness most of us overlook — and shares candid, real-life stories about resilience, reinvention, mindset, and living a balanced, intentional life. If you're seeking authentic connection, emotional growth, self-improvement, and everyday inspiration, this is your sanctuary for wellness coaching and real-life wisdom. Whether you're navigating a season of change or simply craving deeper conversations, you'll leave each episode feeling seen, encouraged, and empowered. New episodes release weekly — follow Joy of the Hang on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss a conversation. https://joyofthehang.com/
Episodes
Human trafficking isn't something that only happens in foreign countries or in Hollywood movies. It's happening in neighborhoods across America, often hiding in plain sight.
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon Stevenson sits down with Monica Morton, one of the nation's leading experts on human trafficking, to uncover the truth behind one of the world's fastest-growing criminal enterp...
What happens when talent, timing, and purpose finally align?
In this episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with acclaimed jazz vocalist Barbara King to discuss her remarkable journey from singing in the choir at college to sharing the stage with legendary artists like Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, and Kirk Whalum.
Barbara opens up about the courage it takes to pursue a creative calling, the lessons she's learned from...
What makes a great conversation? Is it asking the right questions, truly listening, or simply being present?
In this episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with Julian Phillips, an Emmy-winning journalist whose career has spanned more than three decades in television news, including national roles at Fox News and a year serving as Deputy Commissioner of Public Information for the New York City Police Department.
After...
What if aging isn't something that simply happens to us? What if we could influence how we age?
In this episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, physician, researcher, and author of The Kaufmann Protocol, to explore the cutting-edge science of longevity and what it really means to age well.
Dr. Kaufmann explains why we age at the cellular level, the seven key mechanisms that drive aging, and ho...
What if true healing isn't found in doing more, but in slowing down?
In this episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with Myra Maldonado, owner of Salt Caves & Spa, to explore the powerful connection between stress, wellness, and healing. We discuss why so many people are living in a constant state of overwhelm and how practices like salt therapy, mindfulness, and intentional self-care can help us reconnect with o...
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Caitlin Croker did just that. Leaving behind her life in Maryland, she moved to Nashville, the city where artists go to shine. She's shared stages with legends and conquered iconic venues like the Bluebird Cafe.
Caitlin’s journey is proof that courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s moving forward anyway. It's about finding your voice,...
What would happen if your phone rang tomorrow with news that someone you love had suddenly passed away?
No will. No instructions. No plan.
Just grief, confusion, and a lifetime of unanswered questions.
In this powerful episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of HeirLight, Jermaine Ee, to explore one of the most important—and most avoided—conversations we'll e...
At 21 years old, Christian "Boo" Boucousis was living his dream. After being selected for the Royal Australian Air Force's elite fighter pilot program, he was flying F/A-18 fighter jets and doing exactly what he had worked his entire life to achieve.
Then everything changed.
A diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis abruptly ended his military career, forcing him to walk away from the identity, purpose, and future he had ...
What would you do if a doctor told you that you had a year to live?
For most people, a diagnosis of glioblastoma—the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer—would feel like the end of the story.
For Jody Mayo, it became the beginning of a new chapter.
In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Jody to discuss the moment her life changed forever, the fear ...
What happens when the people shaping our youngest minds are overworked, underpaid, and unsupported?
In this eye-opening episode of Joy of the Hang, host Sharon Stevenson sits down with entrepreneur, former preschool teacher, and Ratio Staffing founder Paul Buckley to unpack the growing childcare and early education crisis happening across America.
After nearly 20 years working directly in preschool classrooms, Paul sa...
What if one encouraging voice could change the trajectory of a child’s life?
In this heartfelt episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with educator, author, and storyteller Bridget Gengler, whose work has impacted generations of students over more than 30 years in education.
From the classroom to the pages of her children’s books, Bridget’s mission is simple but powerful: help people recognize their ...
What happens after the introduction?
After the networking event ends?
After you finally get a seat at the table?
In this episode of Joy of the Hang, I sit down with entrepreneur and community builder Coreena Breazeale to talk about the skill nobody teaches women: how to turn connection into real opportunity.
Coreena is the founder of multiple purpose-driven companies helping women lead, grow, and scale with more...
What if the pain you’ve been told to “live with” isn’t inevitable at all?
In this powerful episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Bruce Phelps—creator of the Stretch n’ Release Technique, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop, and author of Stretch n’ Release—to challenge everything we think we know about chronic pain, aging, and healing.
With a background in Agin...
Some stories don’t just inspire you—they change you.
In this deeply moving episode of Joy of the Hang, Krystal Geist opens up about her journey through trauma, survival, and ultimately, transformation. As the founder of Her Warrior Heart, she’s on a mission to help women rediscover their strength and reclaim their lives.
Together, we explore what it means to heal emotionally, rebuild self-worth, and ...
What does it truly mean to lead from the front—not just in combat, but in life?
In this powerful episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with retired Brigadier General Remo Butler, a trailblazer, leader, and the first Black man to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in his division. With decades of military service and leadership at the highest levels, General Butler shares the principles that shaped his...
What’s the secret to living a long life—and more importantly, a meaningful one?
At 101 years old, Olga Genersich has lived through over a century of change, challenge, love, and growth. In this powerful episode of Joy of the Hang, she shares her perspective on longevity, healthy aging, life lessons, and what truly matters in the end.
This isn’t about quick fixes or longevity hacks. It...
Listener Note:
This episode contains sensitive content, including discussion of child trafficking and abuse. Please listen with care, and take breaks if needed. If this topic is personal for you, you are not alone—support resources are included below.
In this deeply moving episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Chasity Vannatter, a survivor of child sex trafficking who was exploited by her own mot...
In one of the most powerful conversations on Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Mark Geist—one of the security operators portrayed in 13 Hours—and his wife, Krystal, to share the real story behind the 2012 Benghazi attack.
This is not a retelling of headlines. This is a firsthand account from someone who lived it.
Mark takes us inside the chaos of that night—the decisions, the danger, and the mom...
What if everything we’ve been told about education… is wrong?
In this episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with actress, author, and education advocate Sam Sorbo for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about parenting, homeschooling, and the systems shaping our children’s futures.
From questioning traditional schooling to redefining what it means to truly educate, Sam shares why she ...
In this episode of Joy of the Hang™, Sharon sits down with author, content creator, and military spouse Kendall Mariah for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected.
From navigating ADHD and fertility struggles to the realities of motherhood, marriage, and identity, Kendall shares what she calls “soul friction” — those seasons where everythin...
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