Meet Cat Googe, The Joy Queen

In this uplifting and candid episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the irrepressible Cat Googe, The Joy Queen herself! Together, we dive deep into how joy, laughter, and self-love can be radical acts of rebellion, healing, and self-validation.Cat Googe - AKA The Joy Queen - is super passionate about JOY and teaches how to intentionally bring it into everyday life instead of waiting for it to happen. She loves to facilitate this through her unique blend of laughter yoga, reiki and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming.) Before following her calling to bring more joy into the world Cat spent twenty years in education working as a primary school teacher. During this time she deepened her understanding of the power of cultivating a positive mindset and creating healthy habits to help you flourish and embarked on her journey to acquire tools to support emotional, physical and spiritual health.Using these tools, Cat has crafted a powerful framework to help you shift what’s feeling stuck and get intentional with prioritising yourself so you can feel more energised and JOY-FULL! Cat delivers transformational workshops and has performed at many events and festivals including Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place, Mind Body Spirit Festival and Glastonbury. She also loves to work 1-2-1 and in her membership The Inner Joy Circle. Cat uses her unique blend of modalities to help her clients identify energy drains and learn how to embody simple yet powerful practices to support their emotional wellbeing even when a lot of life is going on.Trigger Warnings:This episode contains discussions about parental estrangement, family trauma, and emotional abuse. These topics are handled with care and compassion but may be sensitive for some listeners.Connect with Cat:Follow her vibrant journey and learn more about her laughter yoga and joy workshops:🔗 Instagram: @catgoogeofficial🌐 Website & Events: catgooge.comCheck out where Cat is bringing joy next, from MindBodySpirit to Wellergy and beyond!Final Words from Cat:“If you feel far removed from joy, just do one small thing each day that puts a smile on your face. And notice it. That small act is enough to shift everything.”