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The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Conversations through curiosity, creativity & connection.
Welcome to Miles to Zen, a podcast that celebrates life's delightful twists and turns, no matter where you are on your journey. I'm your host, Shannon Miles Halliday, a follower of curiosity, a mom, a wife, a former corporate executive, a creator and a connector. This show is your companion for navigating the beautifully messy adventure of life. Each episode invites you into heartfelt, inspiring, and expansive conversations, diving into topics like self trust, big moments and big decisions, navigating day jobs and finding purpose, and how can we thrive. You’ll feel uplifted and even enlightened each week as we share stories, and insights that spark your own ideas as well as conversations that offer completely new perspectives.
The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Joy is NOT the Reward it is the Point
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In this heartfelt episode of Miles to Zen, Shannon Miles Halliday explores a powerful question: What if joy isn't something we earn at the end of the journey, but the very reason for the journey itself?
Through personal stories of adventure, career success, health challenges, postpartum depression, creativity, and self-discovery, Shannon shares what it means to return to the truest version of ourselves—the part that existed before fear, expectations, and societal conditioning taught us to play small.
Drawing on insights from Gay Hendricks, Brené Brown, the Dalai Lama, Daniel Pink, and Barbara Fredrickson, this episode explores:
- Why following your heart can be a rebellious act
- The "Upper Limit Problem" and how we unconsciously sabotage joy
- What regret can teach us about the life we're meant to live
- Why creativity is far more than a hobby—it can be a lifeline
- The power of human connection, presence, and meaningful conversations
- How joy impacts our health, relationships, and overall well-being
- The "rewilding of self" and returning to who you truly are
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, recovering from a setback, questioning your next chapter, or simply longing to feel more alive, this conversation offers a reminder that joy is not a reward reserved for someday.
The child within you—the one who knew how to laugh, create, wonder, and play—has never left. The path home may be closer than you think.
🎙 About Miles to Zen
Miles to Zen is a podcast about curiosity, creativity, connection, personal growth, and the wild, beautiful adventure of being human. Hosted by Shannon Miles Halliday, each episode explores ideas that help us live with greater authenticity, purpose, and joy.
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