The Joyful Activists is a global wellbeing community for the people changing the world.
Our practice is rooted in the body, grounded in connection, and committed to joy.
​​​​​​​You care deeply about the world, and somewhere along the way, you lost capacity to care for yourself too.
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Maybe you're exhausted but can't quite justify stopping. Maybe you feel guilty for wanting things — rest, joy, a life that feels like yours when there's so much still to fight for. Maybe you're running on empty and wondering how long you can keep going.​ We know that feeling, we've lived it too.
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The Joyful Activists is a global community for people who are trying to make the world better and need somewhere to care for themselves too. You don't need 'activist' in your job title to be here though — if you care about the world and the people in it, you belong here.
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Through somatic workshops, community circles, and 1:1 support, we create warm, trauma-informed spaces where you can breathe, reconnect with your body, and remember why you started — without the guilt of taking up space for yourself.
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You don't have to keep running on empty. You're welcome here, exactly as you are.
What we offer
somatic workshops
Virtual wellbeing workshops and 1:1 support
We curate holistic virtual monthly wellbeing workshops to look after your emotional and physical wellbeing, and offer 1:1 mentoring support. Check out our 'What's On' page to sign yourself up.​​
community circles
Join our free monthly community circles
Join our free monthly virtual Community Circle to connect, share experiences, and support one another in the work of making change. Each circle is a space to pause, reflect, and be in community with others who understand both the joy and the weight of this work. Learn more here.
Organisational
workshops
Bring the conversation about mental health and wellbeing to your charity, voluntary group or NGO
We design and deliver bespoke workshops for your charity or NGO to talk about mental health, joy and wellbeing at work. Learn more on our 'Organisations' page and read what other organisations say about our work on our 'Testimonials' page.
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Note: In 2024 we were delighted to deliver three workshops to Girlguiding youth advocates, commissioners and volunteers about joyful activism, wellbeing and self-care, because we believed in their commitment to embodying their values of caring, challenging, empowering, fun, inclusive and inspiring. On 2nd December 2025, Girlguiding announced trans girls will no longer be able to join Girlguiding. This does not align with our beliefs, and we will not be seeking any further collaboration as long as this decision remains in place. Trans girls are girls, and they deserve equal access to spaces where they can thrive.
"Caring for myself isn't self indulgence, it is self preservation and that is an act of political warfare"
Audre Lorde
