The Joy Academy – for joy seekers
An international community for well-being, rebuilding and rediscovering yourself – gently and together
“This has impacted my health in a MASSIVE way – and I don’t say that lightly.
I finally feel like the fun, full-of-life version of me again.”
- Diana, Michigan USA
This is where joy stops being hit-or-miss and starts feeling natural.
A space to feel better, faster – without forcing it, overthinking it, or doing it all alone.
You're not broken – but something doesn't feel right
If you’re here… you already know. Something feels off. Something in your life has changed.
You might be:
Overwhelmed, even when life looks “fine”
Mentally switched on but emotionally drained
Holding everything together for everyone else
Thinking, “is this just how my life is now?”
Wanting more fun and to feel good again
You’ve tried to help yourself: Books. Podcasts. Mindset work. And some of it helped…
But it didn’t stick. You still find yourself going under for days at a time. You still struggle to switch off.
You still don’t feel like yourself consistently.
And you’re tired of doing this alone.
Why I created The Joy Academy
I created The Joy Academy from lived experience – through loss, serious illness, rebuilding and finding my way back to me.
I know what it is like to:
Lose yourself in grief
Fall apart
Carry emotional weight
Try to keep going
Want to be happy again
This space exists so you don’t have to do that alone.
It’s a community for people who want:
Support, without judgement
Connection
Growth
Find joy that feels real, not forced
What The Joy Academy offers you
A safe, soulful, uplifting space to grow and rediscover yourself.
Through the same whole-person approach to joy of my 360º Joyworks! Method, we will explore:
Positive psychology techniques to shift your mindset
Self-compassion practices to soothe and strengthen
Eastern wisdom for calm and clarity
Creative expression to reconnect with joy
And you’ll do it surrounded by others on their own journeys – guided with warmth, humour and deep understanding. And, we’ll have a lot of fun and laughs along the way.
Listen to 'Befores & Afters' from our joy seekers, at Joyworks! 18th birthday celebrations:
What happens inside The Joy Academy
This is where things start to change powerfully.
You’ll experience:
Weekly interactive live joy calls with Sharon – themed each new month with the Joyworks! Method (Thursdays, alternative weeks 2 pm and 7 pm BST, all recorded)
Simple tools and techniques you can actually use when life is tough
Ongoing support so you don’t fall back into doing it alone
Telegram group to keep learning with your clan going
A full library of sessions you can come back to anytime
Quarterly inner light book circle event
It’s your consistent handheld emotional support system where you feel seen and understood.
The transformation
Inside Joy Academy, you start to notice:
You go under for less time – and bounce back faster
You’re kinder to yourself without trying so hard
You stop pushing and forcing everything
You catch yourself before your thought spiral takes over
You feel calmer and more in control
You enjoy your life more
You don’t feel like you’re doing this alone anymore
"Sharon provided me with support and real skills to change my life, when I felt like I was sinking into utter hopelessness while l have a chronic illness."
- Sheryl, Ayrshire Scotland
Yes, it's 'feel-good', and it's how your brain and body actually reset
When you experience joy, fun and laughter consistently:
Research shows that joy:
Lowers anxiety
Supports recovery from trauma and grief
Strengthens emotional resilience
Improves mental health outcomes
Helps rebuild a positive sense of self
Research shows that laughter:
Triggers endorphins that regulate mood and reduce pain
Suppresses cortisol and adrenaline responses
Increases cognitive flexibility and creative thinking
Improves emotional regulation and stress tolerance
This is how real change starts to stick.
This is for you if...
You think deeply and feel deeply
You’re used to being the strong one
You’ve done some inner work – but want it to land
You’re tired of coping and want to actually feel better
“I have been a part of several of her groups. I have learned so much and she has a way of building encouraging, supportive communities. You will learn so much all while having a blast! Do yourself a favour, give yourself a gift. I promise you won't be disappointed.”
- Sue, Florida USA
Join The Joy Academy
You don’t have to keep doing this on your own.
£60/month
Ongoing support
Weekly live sessions
A space to come back to yourself
The Joyworks! Effect
Hear from other people who have been Joyworks!-ed
“I can highly recommend joining the Joyworks! community. Sharon is one of the most kindest, passionate and smiley people I know and her generosity in all the activities in this group is incredible. Your life will change as soon as you join and your joy will expand,”
Romayne,
UK
"Thank you so much for this period of time over the past 6 months. I really feel it has worked on my subconscious. I have picked up a 'can do' attitude, behaviour change and authenticity in a deep-rooted way, rather than just periphery stuff!!
Angus,
Australia
"I’m able to wait longer to take my pain meds and only taking half. It is amazing. I feel so good it was so healing to access the tears, sadness and pain that I keep locked away. I feel lighter inside"
Gail,
Washington, USA
Upcoming Events
4th
June
2026
The Inner Light Book Circle
7.00pm -8.30pm (BST): Online
Feel like you’re holding it all together but losing yourself?
The Astonishing Power of Emotions by Abraham Hicks is this quarter's book and your reset.
We know our emotions are guidance so forcing yourself to “stay positive” might be what’s keeping you stuck.
If you’re tired of overthinking, overgiving, and suppressing how you really feel, join us and move up the joy scale!
No need to read the book it will be brought to life through the 360º Joyworks! Method, so you don’t just understand it, you feel it!
“Magical evening… I left feeling really energised, relaxed and inspired.”
– Margaret Livingstone, Therapist
Come and experience it for yourself.
