The community for those who’ve forgotten what joy feels like.
For many people living with chronic pain or persistent symptoms, the real grief isn’t just the pain itself.
It’s what pain has pushed out of reach: spontaneity. Laughter. Creativity.
The simple joy of being with others without needing to explain, fix, or justify anything.
You get used to surviving
To managing. To powering through.
To disappearing from your own life in quiet, subtle ways.
And when you look for support, you often find more of the same:
Serious protocols. Symptom charts. Crisis-mode conversations.
Or groups that unintentionally revolve around suffering, with little space left for lightness, imagination, or fun.
That’s why we created mindbodyJOY
A space not just to talk about what hurts — but to remember what feels good.
A space for play, laughter, and creative reconnection — even in the middle of ongoing pain.
A space where healing is allowed to feel human, hopeful, and even joyful.
What we offer
🧑🎨 Live Zoom events such as: expressive art, laughter yoga/yoga nidra, online games
🫶 No pressure to speak or perform—just gentle ways to show up
✨ Reconnection with play, curiosity, and community
💞 Support without symptom focus—a shift toward lightness
🌱 Play and Joy as healing forces—a steady rhythm of creative engagement
We’re not here to fix one another.
We’re here to remember, together, that we’re not broken.
If this sounds like you,...
you’ve probably been holding a lot, for a long time.
You’ve learned how to keep going.
Now it’s time to practice something else:
The art of reconnecting—with joy, with others, and with yourself.
This is your invitation.
Not to push harder—but to feel a little more human again.
A note from the founder
In my work as a chronic symptom recovery coach, I’ve noticed a recurring theme: many clients feel profoundly alone.
They’ve shared with me that, over time, they’ve lost touch with joy, creativity, and social connection. And yet, once systematically reintroduced, reclaiming those elements always significantly accelerated their recovery and also improved their mental health.
There are many pathways to healing—medical, alternative, mindbody—but I’ve noticed there’s nothing out there that focuses specifically on the elements of joy, creativity, and social reconnection. So I’m building it.
mindbodyJOY isn’t a treatment. It’s a space to gently remember what might have fallen through the cracks while trying to heal—a place where safety exists in the good company of curiosity, playfulness, and play.
This is a new idea. A growing one. And I’d be honored for you to help shape what it becomes.
Simone
Our mission
mindbodyJOY exists to end the isolation of healing alone. We foster connection, joy, and belonging through live community events centered on creative expression, play, and shared humanity. Rooted in neuroscience and the essential role of human connection in wellbeing, our offerings are informed by curiosity, compassion, and the healing power of art and creativity. We invite people living with chronic pain or persistent symptoms to gently reconnect with what makes life feel vibrant and meaningful, together.
The First 2 Weeks are on us
What's included in your FREE trial
✅ A live welcome Zoom that we call the 'First Shift'
✅ Live, interactive Zoom events each week
✅ An engaging community space for gentle connection
✅ Fun prompts, creative activities, and uplifting themes
✅ No pressure to share, speak, or perform
✅ A soft introduction to modern mindbody healing tools
✅ An invitation to stay to make joy chronic
Healing happens when the nervous system feels safe.
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Join Creative, Joy-Focused Events
Participate in weekly live gatherings where we explore art, movement, writing, hobbies, and playful expression — all designed to nurture creativity, connection, and joy.
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Connect with a Supportive Community
Meet and connect with others who understand the chronic symptom journey without focusing on symptoms. Our forums, live events, and gentle activities are spaces to share lightness, inspiration, and humanity — not pain stories.
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Integrate Moments of Lightness in Daily Life
Through simple "joy experiments" and everyday creative practices, you'll reawaken the natural resilience, curiosity, and joy that support healing — one small, beautiful moment at a time.
Let's make joy chronic!
