-Joanna Hughes, JoyPath Founder
Dear Friend,
Can I share something personal with you? Years ago, I found myself standing in my kitchen, tears streaming down my face, wondering why my Christian life wasn’t working the way it was supposed to. Despite all my Bible knowledge, my graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling, and my desperate attempts to “fix” everything, I felt completely stuck. Maybe you can relate?
I kept falling into the same painful patterns I’d watched play out in my family. You know the ones I mean – where you try so hard to make everything work, but somehow end up feeling more disconnected and frustrated than ever? I thought if I just studied harder, prayed more, or found the right technique, I could figure it out. (Spoiler alert: that approach wasn’t working so well for me!)
Then something happened that changed everything. I discovered the Life Model and experienced coaching for myself. And let me tell you – it was like someone finally turned on the lights! For the first time, I wasn’t just learning about transformation; I was actually experiencing it. Instead of analyzing my past or trying to manage my symptoms, I was learning practical ways to live from my true heart – the one Jesus gave me…

P.S. If something in this letter resonated with you – if you felt that little flutter of hope while reading – that’s not an accident. That’s your heart recognizing the possibility of real change. Don’t let that moment pass by. Let’s talk about how we can turn that possibility into your reality.
About JoyPath Coaching Founder

My journey to founding JoyPath began in the quiet moments of my own healing journey, where I discovered something beautiful: when we create safe spaces for each other even in our most desperate states, remarkable transformation becomes possible.
As a certified relationship coach integrated with mental health training, I blend professional expertise with a deep passion for walking alongside others as they discover their path to wholeness. My training in the Immanuel Approach to inner healing has taught me the profound power of experiencing Jesus’s presence in our journey of growth and healing. As a certified Journey group leader through, I’ve had the joy of witnessing countless moments of breakthrough as people discover their capacity for deep connection and authentic living.
You’ll often find me sitting with a cup of coffee, marveling at how God weaves our stories together. After 22 years of marriage to a beautiful man and raising three remarkable daughters, I’ve learned that some of life’s greatest lessons come through the everyday moments of showing up for each other as we stretch into the breakthoughs of becoming our true self. My heart beats especially strong for families navigating the unique challenges of special needs – it’s a path I know well, and one that has taught me the profound importance of gentle, understanding support.
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Chana Basya Rauch, age 70
Together 39 years,
married 37
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