THE ODE TO JOY PODCAST

RITUAL | RESILIENCE | REMEMBRANCE

Where Grief Meets Laughter, and Healing Sounds Like a Conversation

Welcome to The Ode to Joy Podcast, where we explore what it means to reclaim joy—especially in the wake of loss, transition, motherhood, identity shifts, and creative rebirth. Elena Box, ceremonialist, death doula, and comedic mystic, invites guests from all walks of life to share their truths, their magic, and the messy beauty of becoming.

Expect honest conversations, irreverent wisdom, and practical ritual tools to support your soul’s unfolding. It’s not therapy, but it might feel like a good cry with your favorite witchy aunt.

Be sure to check out these fan favorite episodes.

Expect soul-nourishing conversations, honest storytelling, and moments that feel like ritual. Start wherever you feel the pull—each episode is its own doorway.

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I’LL LET THE NUMBERS DO THE TALKING

7.1k

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HEY, I’M Elena.

MEET YOUR HOST

I’m Elena Box—minister, mother, ceremonialist, and shamanic death doula. I created The Ode to Joy Podcast as a home for the kinds of conversations that don’t always fit in polite society: the ones about grief, rage, wild joy, healing, magic, and what it means to be fully human. I’m here to laugh and cry with you—sometimes both in the same breath.

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN

  • “This podcast has been the soul food my body needs. I've dealt with so much change in the last month, and this is such a beacon of hope to listen to. It's giving me hope, embracing the change and leaning into that unknown. Thank you again my love. Your work and passion are so important”

    — Kasandra P.

  • "First of all I just want to say how wonderful your podcast is. I just listened for the first time. You are so articulate and bright and well spoken. And Naema... Holy shit. I am driving and listening and just thinking about it all and grateful for you."

    — Karla D.

  • "Elena is brilliant, upbeat, direct and ever so guiding and healing ..... a breath of fresh air who deals with the darkness and hurdles of life in a pleasant REAL uplifting way. She's spectacular whether you're dealing with death ,loss ,sadness ,pain, panic , compuIsion darkness, anxiety ,fear. Her choice of guest speakers are also stellar.. thank you Elena"

    — Ashley*22

  • "I'm catching up on your podcasts! Basically binge listening A. I love you so much B. Your content is so relevant and important and inspiring C. It's such a gift to get in the car and be nourished by this podcast! I look forward to my drives"

    — Jeanie S.

  • "Elena-I just had coffee with my girlfriend. I want you to know that she just told me that your book, and the podcast episode, have made such, SUCH an impact on her. I know she's been really struggling and she normally keeps everything so deeply inside, so for her to say this to me was a really really really big deal. (Literally, we sat at this table sobbing ❤️)"

    — Kate H.

  • "I'm Absolutely blown away in tears ode to joy #37you are magnificent and yes the light of Angus shines through ..your guest really is a unique individual that gives me hope in mankind... yes you use the perfect word "alchemist" thank you and thank him for sharing this beautiful beautiful story ! keep shining Angus 💥"

    — Amy B.

  • "Your podcast episode #40 "Honoring our unborn children" has hugged my soul in a way that has been needed since my decision to have an abortion 3 years ago. Thank you for your words, sharing your experience and bringing ritual into the experience."

    — Anonymous

WHAT YOU’LL FIND

A podcast for people who crave depth, beauty, and a little irreverence with their healing.

Honest Conversations

Stories from artists, mothers, mystics, and misfits navigating life’s big transitions.

Ceremony in Everyday Life

Tools, rituals, breath, and practices to ground and expand.

Irreverent Wisdom + Laughter

We take the work seriously—but never ourselves. Come for the healing, stay for the joy.

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FEATURED EPISODE

What happens when the veil between worlds grows thin? Both birth and death represent profound thresholds where we're asked to surrender while somehow maintaining our power. After returning from maternity leave, host Elena Box welcomes her birth doula Alexandra Monahan for a raw, intimate conversation about resilience during life's most challenging transitions.

Ready to build your resilience for life's transformative moments? Listen now and discover how to hold sacred space even when everything goes differently than planned. Then follow Alexandra @moonandSundoula to learn about her upcoming village-building workshops.

Listen to my birth playlist: PORTAL

Shout out to Gaia Midwives for their impeccable care!

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