In this episode of the Happiness Happens Podcast, we talk all about Future Boards with my guest Sarah Centrella. We discuss the difference between a future board and a vision board and how to manifest dreams into reality – and not in a bogus way. Sarah explains her nine-step method to success and how to control thoughts and emotions, and suggests creating a physical future board, intentionally choosing what brings you joy, and putting it into practice. Founder & CEO of VIVIAMO, Best-Selling ...
Nov 28, 2023•31 min
In this engaging episode, I welcomed DJ Logory, Co-Founder of Acres of Diamonds and Founder with over 4 years of experience in mental fitness. DJ, a certified Heroic coach, shared his perspectives on happiness and mental fitness. He explored the fear surrounding decision-making, the clash between expectations and reality, and the peculiar guilt associated with feeling good. You’ll gain insights into the characteristics of mentally fit thinkers and the concept of neutral happiness. DJ questioned ...
Nov 21, 2023•36 min
In this deeply insightful episode, I had the privilege of hosting Dr. Tim Lewis, a renowned expert in trauma and mental health. Dr. Lewis shared invaluable tools to enhance our lives, drawing on impactful books that have personally shaped my thinking. We discussed individualized approaches to working with patients, particularly those grappling with PTSD. Dr. Lewis provided guidance on how to navigate the complexities of trauma and offered alternatives to traditional therapy for those facing fina...
Nov 14, 2023•29 min
In this podcast episode, Simona talks about Happiness Guide and discusses various tools for improving our lives, particularly focusing on books that have had a profound impact on her thinking. We’ll touch on: [2:28] Simona’s Happiness Guide [2:58] Other tools we can utilize to improve our lives, focusing on the books that have changed Simona’s thinking. [4:28] Book recommendation 1: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey [7:55] Book recommendation 2: The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest [11:03] Book...
Nov 07, 2023•17 min
In this episode, guest Shā Sparks delves into the profound question of what happiness truly means to her. She shares insights into her work and the journey that led her to it. After escaping an abusive relationship, Shā's transformation was sparked by surrounding herself with inspiring individuals she yearned to learn from. The discussion then takes a turn towards inner peace, fulfillment, and joy, as Shā uncovers the strategies and practices that contribute to her well-being. Control and surren...
Oct 31, 2023•41 min
In this heartfelt episode, Simona shares her journey of self-exploration and emotional growth that began with the inception of her podcast. Simona emphasizes the understanding that every individual is on a unique path, setting the stage for a series of profound revelations. Simona discusses her quest to understand herself better and unearth her true purpose, highlighting that this journey of self-discovery is an ongoing process, with the healing journey never truly reaching an end. The episode c...
Oct 24, 2023•15 min
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marc Ronick, a 17-year podcasting veteran and the driving force behind iRonick Media, a leading podcast production and consulting firm. Marc is also the co-founder of NextGen Podcaster, a groundbreaking community that is reshaping the world of podcasting. Marc's approach to life and business is holistic, as he begins each day with a morning routine inspired by Robin Sharma's "5am Club," emphasizing personal growth. He's a certified NLP practi...
Oct 17, 2023•41 min
In this engaging podcast episode, our guest Navid Moosa explores the concept of happiness and its personal meaning. Discover how to take control of your life and live on your own terms, gaining confidence as a leader and building a resilient team that embraces mistakes. Navid shares valuable insights from his entrepreneurial journey, revealing how he balances his professional success with maintaining strong relationships at home. Additionally, learn the importance of networking and surrounding y...
Oct 10, 2023•42 min
In this captivating podcast episode, Johnny leads us on a journey into the realm of happiness and personal growth. We explore his unique perspective on happiness, going beyond its surface definition to reveal its deeper significance in our lives. He challenges us to consider happiness as more than just a fleeting emotion. We also explore the reasons behind unhappiness, particularly when we're in a processing state, and the importance of assigning meaning to events based on our life experiences. ...
Oct 03, 2023•35 min
What does it take to have faith in yourself and your choices? This week I’m diving deep into what it means to have faith in yourself, in your beliefs, and the relationship between our feelings of faith and happiness. My guest this week is Jon Beebe who is a passionate entrepreneur with a mission to live and work in a way that allows him to engage more with those he loves and the things he loves. As CEO of Beebe's Bargains & Beebe Travel, he excels in community building. Starting with a few h...
Sep 26, 2023•35 min
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Caroline Baird to discuss the nuances of happiness, self-awareness, and personal growth. We discuss the pivotal moment when someone decides to make a change in their life, as well as the essential steps and considerations involved in embarking on a path of personal growth and transformation. We explore the distinction between authentic desires and societal expectations, along with how to bring awareness to the gap between what we genuinely want and what we b...
Sep 19, 2023•29 min
Most of us have that thing that can transport us out of our current state of being and to happiness, whether it’s a smell, taste, song, etc. But what happens when you can’t seem to find those things to help you find your happiness? This week my guest Sean Douglas and I discuss his own experience with deep depression and suicide attempt. Through the help of those around him, he was able to start to change his mindset, pull himself out of the dark, and in turn, create a space where he can help oth...
Sep 12, 2023•34 min
In this captivating episode of "Meredith for Real: The Curious Introvert," Meredith Hackwith Edwards delves deep into the concept of happiness and self-discovery. She begins by sharing her personal perspective on happiness and what it means to her. This sets the stage for a series of thought-provoking discussions on key themes. Meredith explores the notion of being "lost in the right direction" and the profound impact it can have on finding meaningful connections and personal growth. She encoura...
Sep 05, 2023•34 min
When we are faced with what seems like an insurmountable crisis it can take a toll on not only us but our relationships. Jennifer Nunes is no stranger to handling crisis situations. When one of her sons was just 7 months old he had a stroke leading to a stay in the hospital receiving care and acclimating to their new normal. During this tumultuous time, as someone who has always been a planner she had to learn many hard lessons on how to accept things as they came, change plans daily as needed, ...
Aug 29, 2023•33 min
If you find yourself wanting to search for your own answers to happiness and healing, but you continue to stop yourself from starting because you haven’t found the “right way” to do the inner work - this episode is for you. Nanci Reed is an author, pilates intuitive healer, spiritual life coach, and a student/teacher/facilitator of “A Course In Miracles”. A life-altering car accident became the catalyst for her own self-healing journey which led to her to eventually teaching pilates and practica...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min
In this episode I dive in to the topic of embracing our desire to explore our own path and the power it takes to fully step into the lives we desire with my guest Andi Eaton Alleman. Andi is the Founder of Oui, We - a platform dedicated to new school approaches to radiant living. She serves as a Soul Strategist working with companies like Google, and Pinterest, and conscious brands and CEOs interested in fusing soul and spirit into work. She also hosts the top-ranked wellness podcast Your Woo Wo...
Aug 15, 2023•34 min
Have often do you stop to question if your actions in life are based on what you truly desire for your life, or if you are subscribing to what you believe you should be doing? In this episode, my guest Zale Mednick and I discuss our preconceptions of life and how our individual backgrounds may affect how we interpret them and incorporate them into our lives, without even realizing it. Zale Mednick is a practicing ophthalmologist in Toronto. He also runs the award-winning podcast, Preconceived, w...
Aug 08, 2023•35 min
If you’ve been feeling on the verge of change, this episode’s for you. It can be exhilarating and also terrifying knowing that you are on the cusp of change, it’s so exciting to step into the life that you are meant to live. But it can also be hard to know you have these big changes coming when those around you don’t seem to be on the same path as you. Not to worry, this podcast episode is your permission slip to step into these changes and create your dream life. I’m going into: [2:09] Changes ...
Aug 01, 2023•19 min
Olivia Mahfouz is a Birth & Postpartum Doula who realized once she had a child of her own how important it is to be a parent which made her have a passion for helping new parents and children at the same time. From their brain development to coping with being a new parent, the main key was to keep smiling no matter the circumstance and to find happiness in this moment. Olivia’s main goal is to help a lot of families understand that happiness is key to a successful life as a parent and the ke...
Jul 25, 2023•36 min
In this episode, Christy Forsyth shares her profound view of happiness, defining it as a soulful alignment and contentment with one's authentic self. She offers valuable insights on cultivating intuition by listening to our inner voice and being attuned to our emotions and energy. Christy provides guidance for those working on letting go of old stories that hinder personal growth and empowerment. She encourages embracing new, empowering narratives that lead to a more fulfilling life. The episode...
Jul 18, 2023•34 min
Constantly searching for validation and happiness outside of ourselves can be an exhausting and often disappointing journey which is why we must learn how to come home to ourselves. Finding neutrality in our journeys without so much pressure on the outcome or the ideas of the outside world is a practice that Sonia Jhas has been working on for years. Sonia gave up her skyrocketing corporate career and through her journey of deep analysis, education, determination, and willpower she uncovered a de...
Jul 11, 2023•51 min
Finding connection is a huge drive in all of our lives and it’s no secret that people have found what they were looking for in MLM and alcohol use. Even if they later realize that these solutions are much more destructive than they are good. My guest Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challe...
Jun 27, 2023•28 min
This week I deep dive with my guest Dr. Carolyn Kurle on how we can tune out the noise of other people’s expectations and listen to our inner truth. Dr. Carolyn Kurle holds degrees in Zoology, German Literature, Wildlife Science, and Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. She is a tenured biology professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Kurle teaches hundreds of UCSD students every year. Working with these remarkable people helped inspire her to write The Guidance Groove as nu...
Jun 20, 2023•47 min
When you think of financial peace, what does that mean to you? Is it something that even seems within your reach? Or does it feel like there are mindset blocks that keep you from finding freedom within money? My guest today is Lewis Crompton who is a Bloomberg-recognised Trader who used to teach on behalf of Rich Dad Poor Dad. His passion is to teach people how to create financial peace in their lives by empowering them to make their money work hard for them. To do this, Lewis created the STARTr...
Jun 13, 2023•34 min
Have you been struggling with the idea of being on the wrong path? It’s something that’s very natural to wonder about, and easy to go down a rabbit hole of second-guessing our choices. In this episode, I share with you how I evaluate the choices I have made and the very real process of uncovering new revelations that change old beliefs I may have had about myself, leading to the realization my old choices may no longer be in alignment. If you’ve been finding yourself in a similar situation, I wa...
Jun 06, 2023•18 min
How do you feel less alone in your healing journey? When life feels overwhelming, there are ways to create space in your day to honor your emotions, and tap into the self worth piece you feel may be missing. In this episode, Petra K Pearce dives into the meaning of happiness and shares her insights on how to cultivate it in our lives. She emphasizes the importance of embracing our full selves and tapping into our authentic identities. Petra also discusses her decision to start her TikTok account...
May 30, 2023•31 min
In this week’s episode, Tom Glaser, an expert in happiness and fulfillment, shares his perspective on what happiness truly means. Drawing from his background in psychotherapy, he offers valuable insights into the human mind and behavior. Tom discusses the factors influencing our choices and emphasizes the importance of understanding the deeper motivations behind our actions. He also explores the process of uncovering the reasons behind attracting certain circumstances into our lives and offers p...
May 23, 2023•34 min
I cannot wait for you all to hear this conversation I had with Christian De La Huerta about spirituality, finding our purpose, and what can keep us from it. We also talk about our history with religion and spirituality, and how that plays into our understanding of self and our personal journeys towards fulfillment and happiness. With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He ...
May 16, 2023•37 min
What is EFT? How does tapping work? What are the ways in which you can use this healing modality to reprogram your subconscious, find deep healing and ultimately transform your life? In this episode, Philip Mountrose joins me to talk about this and more, and we even do a live mini-tapping session so you can experience the benefits too. Pioneers and innovators in the realms of spiritual growth and healing, Phillip Mountrose and his wife Jane Mountrose are holistic coaches, energy healers and auth...
May 09, 2023•32 min
Today I’m tackling a topic that’s been top of my mind recently - change. We all go through seasons of change in our lives and I want to a dive a little deeper into why we get those sudden urges for change and how we can tackle them. I’m going to talk about getting to the core of our need for change and my personal journey to use that understanding to decide my next move. If you struggle with change, this episode’s for you. I dive into: [3:21] Ways that change shows up in our lives [5:52] Talking...
May 02, 2023•22 min
