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Creating a Better World, One Life at a Time Welcome to “Integrity and Joy,” a podcast designed for anyone striving to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Hosted by life coach and meditation teacher Steve Walker — a former educator, diplomat, and activist — each episode invites you to explore what it truly means to live with integrity and embrace joy. Drawing on his fascinating life story and insatiable curiosity, Steve engages with guests from all walks of life to uncover actionable insights and inspiring stories. Together, let’s embark on a journey to cultivate love, joy, and a deeper sense of purpose in our lives and communities. Join us for conversations that not only uplift your spirit but also empower you to make meaningful change in your life and have a positive impact on the world.

Recent Episodes

Even Coaches Get Sick: Lessons in Resilience and Rest (Season 1 Finale)

Send us Fan Mail The season 1 finale didn’t go as planned — because life didn’t go as planned. In this deeply personal episode, I share what happened when an unexpected and serious illness forced me to stop, surrender control, and put my own coaching and mindfulness practices to the test. I open up about my three months of struggle, the weeks in the hospital, the wake-up calls about health and priorities, and the lessons I’m taking forward — about presence, compassion, letting go, and the pow...

29 MIN

From Conflict Resolution to Figuring Out Your "Wow!": A Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Paul Williams

Send us Fan Mail Episode 19 or Integrity and Joy: Dr. Paul R. Williams has spent his career navigating the world’s most fragile moments. A lawyer, negotiator, and professor, he’s been a quiet force behind peace deals, post-conflict constitutions, and the pursuit of justice after war. In this episode, we dive into what drives him and how the spirit of entrepreneurship and service inspired his unique career path. We also discuss the central importance of integrity, developing critical thinkings...

91 MIN

A Conversation About Courage (Bonus Episode)

Send us Fan Mail A former student of mine, Erica Lazarus, has been working with me on the Integrity and Joy social media presence since last fall. She's a pretty unique and special person — social worker, yogi, powerful spirit — and we talked a bit about how courage was a focal point for her while she was in the midst of a healing journey in Hawaii. Our discussion inspired episode 8 of this podcast, which dealt with courage. At the time, we recorded one of our conversations in case we wanted ...

58 MIN

Transformation in Three Acts: Integrity Through Every Phase

Send us Fan Mail Episode 18 of Integrity and Joy: Transformation and transitions rarely happen all at once. They unfold in phases—something ends, there’s a disorienting in-between, and then, something new begins. In this episode, Transformation in Three Acts: Integrity Through Every Phase, we explore the emotional terrain of change and why it often feels harder than we expect. You’ll learn how to honor what’s ending, navigate the uncertainty of the limbo, and step into new beginnings wit...

46 MIN

LION BABE's Jillian Hervey on Authenticity, Music & Becoming a Mom | Integrity and Joy

Send us Fan Mail Integrity and Joy — Episode 17: In this soulful and inspiring conversation, Steve reconnects with his former student — the dynamic Jillian Hervey, best known as the front woman of the genre-blending duo LION BABE. Jillian opens up about her creative journey, growing up as the daughter of Vanessa Williams, forging her own artistic identity, and what it’s been like to become a mother herself. Together, they explore: • How LION BABE came to life • The evolution of Jillian’s voic...

93 MIN