Leslie helps people struggling with emotional eating (also stress eating & binge eating) learn to love themselves. By doing the hard work of learning to love herself, discovering her very best friend in the whole wide world and embracing forgiving herself, she lost almost 100lbs, kept it off and is living her best life. Remember, emotional eating is not about food. Be sure to visit https://youcanteatlove.com for more information from Leslie. Make sure you're following TheMarissaBaker on inst...
Nov 07, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 33
TW: This episode contains content about depression, mental health, and suicide. October is National Depression and Educational awareness month. What better way to close out the month than by reminding people they are not alone. My roommate, Taylor - has been very open about her mental health and her struggle with depression. She wants you to know you're not alone, your feelings are valid, and you are loved. Depression affects 322 million people around the world, and in the US, over 15 million ad...
Oct 31, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Chasity, also known as @nottyourbxby on TikTok, had no idea that she would gain over 80,000 followers when she created her Tik Tok username. Now she shares her story of narcissistic abuse and the healing that has come since surviving that. She has inspired so many with her "do not harm, but take no $hit," mentality. October is Domestic Violence month. Go to https://www.thehotline.org for support from the National Domestic Violence hotline! Be sure to follow the host Marissa on Instagram/TikTok @...
Oct 24, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 31
TW: we discuss the topic of domestic violence in this episode. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. Join my friend Sam and me as we discuss her experience with domestic violence and the healing that she has done since being married to her abuser. Everyone deserves a relationship free of violence/abuse. For more resou...
Oct 10, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 30
This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Joey Chandler, a Core Growth Coach and the founder of Core Growth Academy. He shows leaders how to achieve goals and overcome challenges faster and with less stress by overcoming their core selves Given the chaos, uncertainty, and demands of life these days, nothing is more helpful than knowing who you are at your Core.You'll be more grounded, confident, and energized. Cheers to growth friends. & Remember, Sun Happens. When you can't find it, cre...
Sep 26, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 29
TW: The following podcast discusses sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide awareness. Lori Yerry's father committed suicide when she was only 7 years old. Join us as we have a candid conversation about how she was impacted by this as a child and into adulthood. Maybe you've lost someone close to you, or maybe you've struggled with suicidal thoughts. Lori wants you to know 2 things: 1. you are not alone. 2. There is hope on the other side of this. If you, or someone you know, may be s...
Sep 12, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Lisa lived in 36 foster care homes growing up. She faced physical, mental, and emotional abuse for years. To add, she aged out of the system at 18 and became homeless. 1 in 4 people who age out of the foster care system end up homeless, and Lisa wants the world to know. This is the reality of the system she grew up in. In spite of all she went through, she joined the military, became a helicopter mechanic, and in her free time, she's fighting to bring awareness to the flawed foster care systems ...
Aug 22, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Also known as the “Senior Happiness Superhero,” Tom Glaser is a life coach, psychologist, and speaker with over 35 years of experience. Whether counseling, teaching, or appearing in the media, his passion for helping people live their best lives flows through. Join us as we talk all things happiness, and what the happiest people do to find their happiness. Be sure to follow the host Marissa on Instagram/TikTok @TheMarissaBaker , @SunHappensOfficial Lastly, make sure you never miss what is happen...
Aug 08, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 26
"My name is Alina Donahue, and I am a Human Trafficking Survivor." Today is World Day Against Trafficking (July 30th). Our special guest, Alina Donahue, shares her personal experiences with sex trafficking in hopes to create awareness about the realities of trafficking in SWFL. TW: This podcast may contain sensitive material. Sexual assault, & Human/Sex Trafficking are discussed in this episode. Please know there are resources listed below to help you. National Human Trafficking Resource Cen...
Jul 30, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Casey was a Southern Pastor's wife. After feeling neglected and abused, she divorced her pastor husband. 6 months later, she ended up in another marriage. During her second marriage, she deconstructed from her religion, identified as bi-sexual, and decided to open up her marriage. Upon opening her marriage, she realized she was gay resulting in her 2nd divorce. Welcome to the twice divorced club, sister. Now, she is living authentically, with so much pride and wants to encourage you to live your...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 24
A former pastor turned cartoonist empowering and helping others to live out their own personal freedom and autonomy. David Hayward is the NakedPastor. After 30 years in the church, he left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. His work challenges the status quo, deconstructs dogma, and promotes critical thinking. Deconstruction is simply questioning everything: our assumptions, our opinions, our adopted and inherited beliefs. It's a never ending natural and healthy process that everybody s...
Jul 04, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Did you guys know June 21st is National Selfie day? Today's special episode is brought to you by Lindsay Sigg, owner of Express Your Selfie (SWFL's First local selfie studio!)! I chose to bring Lindsay on the podcast because I am so impressed with her. She is a 23 year old business owner, who may cry daily (lols), but also is overcoming challenges in order to create the life she has always dreamed of. If you're starting your own business, this episode will be refreshing reminder to show up, work...
Jun 21, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Daija is a team-builder, and a gatherer of people. She is unapologetic about her convictions and has a keen desire to see people discover their purpose and what it is they are meant to do in their life through intentional leadership training. As an influential grass roots initiator and community leader she currently serves as a Leadership Ambassador for the non-profit organization, Agents for Change Intl., where she helps teach practical time tested principles through intentional leadership trai...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 21
So excited for you guys to receive all of the golden nuggets from our guest today! Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for heart-centered humans and creative types. Jeff burns with a mission— to inspire and teach people with a heartbeat to live their gifts and create meaningful lives of purpose, success, connection and creativity. Cheers to growth, friends. Be sure to follow the host Marissa on Instagram/TikTok @TheMarissaBaker , @SunHappensOfficial Lastly, make sure you never miss what is happening ...
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 20
June 1st is world narcissistic abuse awareness day. In honor of that, we are airing this special episode with my friend Shelby Perkins. The Shelby I know from TikTok takes no shit and speaks her truth, no matter what. But it wasn't always like this. Shelby found herself in a narcissistic abusive relationship that left her feeling isolated, worthless, and silenced. Today, she tells us her story with authenticity and vulnerability for THE VERY FIRST TIME. TW: We share stories of domestic violence ...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Last week, in honor of trauma awareness month, we interviewed Samantha Deremer, lead grief and trauma coach with the Beyond Sober program. This is part 2, where Sammie gives you the ability to sit in on a coaching session! Cheers to growth, friends! Be sure to follow the host Marissa on Instagram/TikTok @TheMarissaBaker , @SunHappensOfficial Lastly, make sure you never miss what is happening by subscribing to Sun Happens Email list at sunhappens.net . And Remember, Sun Happens. When you can't fi...
May 23, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In honor of trauma awareness month, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Lead Grief and Trauma Coach with the Beyond Sober program, Samantha Deremer. Sammie has a passion for bringing light to trauma, changing the stigma, and reminding people that it's okay not to be okay. In this episode, we define trauma, discuss why it is so important to be processed, and even give a glimpse into the process of coaching someone with trauma (aka me LOL). Stay tuned for next weeks episode as we share aud...
May 09, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 17
One year ago, TODAY, I released an episode titled "If I had one year to heal." I don't even recognize that version of me. When I re-listened to this episode, I heard a sad, lonely, tired human who was just surviving. Today, we come back full of life, energy, light, and love for my self and others. I give you a real time update on my life. I listed 10 things I would do if I had one year to heal ... let's see what I actually did during my healing journey from the last 365 days! Be sure to follow t...
May 03, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 16
"Hi, I'm Abbie-Jean, and I'm still an alcoholic!" Happy alcohol awareness month. We are ending the month of April with a special re-airing of Abbie Jean's episode about getting sober young with a special update from Abbie Jean herself. This was one of the most popular episodes of 2021. Abbie tells her story in such a relatable way. I was so excited to have been able to sit down with THE Abbie-Jean and hear about her relationship with alcohol and her sobriety journey. She wants people to know tha...
Apr 25, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Clayton shares authentically and vulnerably about his journey with alcohol and sobriety. This episode is for anyone who may be struggling internally (especially as it relates to depression and coping with depression). Clayton knows what it's like to feel depressed, alone, and unworthy of love, so now, he makes it his mission to remind people daily that they are loved. The alcohol, after all, was just a product of some of his more deep rooted issues. Cheers to learning that we're all worthy of lo...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Well, it is April: Alcohol awareness month. Naturally, we are going to talk all things alcohol/sobriety ALL MONTH LONG. Please join me for a candid conversation with my friends Jacob, and his wife, Allie on Jacob's journey with alcoholism, sobriety, and navigating a new marriage! In this episode, Jacob wants to encourage people to find out what works for them. Sometimes traditional methods don't work ... and guess what (it's totally fine). Cheers to growth, friends! Be sure to follow the host Ma...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 13
If you LOVED last week's episode with Ariel June, here is your long awaited part 2!! Ariel June, @arielhereandnow on TikTok, is an inner work guide and mindfulness/meditation coach with a passion for helping people find a path to flourishing. Ariel believes a BIG part of finding that path is learning to practice mindfulness and meditation. If you're looking to go from surviving to thriving, the world of mindfulness and meditation is an amazing place to start. As always, remember to be gentle wit...
Mar 28, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 12
I had the absolute pleasure of bringing my FRIEND and therapist, Kelsi Amerine @ggpsychotherapy on TikTok to discuss why peace may sound "boring" to someone who grew up in chaos. The goal of this episode is to educate people on trauma and how it affects the brain, nervous system, and even your DNA. The world is better when people are more empathetic, compassionate, and kind. All behavior makes sense in context. Remember, be kind. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Cheers to gr...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 11
YOU GUYS. Buckle up, because you are in for a real treat this episode. We discuss all things healing, inner work, mindfulness, and meditation. Ariel June, also known as @arielhereandnow on TikTok - is an inner work guide and meditation coach with a passion for helping as many people as possible not just to heal old wounds, but to find a path to flourishing. If you are looking to move from surviving to thriving, this episode is a great place to start. Ariel offers a gentle, compassionate approach...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Silence teaches us who we are. Centering prayer is a form of silent, wordless prayer and a wonderful practice for spiritual formation. Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. We are so excited to have him as a guest on the podcast. That being said, it's time to Discover your true self. Take action. Impact the world. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Cheers to growth, friends! Be sure to follow the host Marissa...
Mar 14, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Finishing off February with a fun discussion with my single friend Owen from Tok Tok (datingwithowen). If you're single and dating, then you understand the struggle of dating in this day and age. We're dating in a world where ghosting people is the "norm". Some of us really still want a story book ending, though. This episode is for the singles who are looking to date intentionally so they can find their person. Cheers to growth friends! Be sure to follow the host Marissa on Instagram/TikTok @Th...
Mar 01, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Divorce seems to be a big scary word ... but half of all marriages end in divorce, SOOOO Avalon Brodsky and I think more people should be talking about it, especially in a positive way. You're not alone friends. There is life after divorce. Join us for a healthy conversation about divorce, and the beauty of the healing that comes after. This is not a bash our ex, session, so if that's what you're here for - just keep scrolling. Cheers to growth, friends! Be sure to follow the host Marissa on Ins...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Coach Ashley Blake sits down with us to discuss all things manifestation. Ashley grew up a devout atheist who had discarded the idea of all things spiritual. That being said, life happened, and now she is coaching others to manifest the life they dream. For those of you who don't want the "woo woo" parts, what if manifestation isn't just for the spiritual? What if it is just another tool in the toolbox to help us manage our thoughts? Thoughts do, after all, create our reality. You don't want to ...
Feb 07, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Attacked? Yeah, same. BUT Healing is THE trend for 2022. Let's talk about it. In the words of my friend, and today's guest, Zoe Yalcin, "Let's Open Up." It's time friends. Zoe will walk us through her healing journey, when she knew she needed healing, how she practices it daily, and how she helps others foster healing. Healing is the move. the vibe. whatever you want to call it, we're doing it. You are worth it, babes. cheers to growth, friends! Find Zoe on Instagram at Lets.open_up! Be sure to ...
Jan 24, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Whether you have been following the evolution of this podcast from the beginning OR if you are new to the Sun Happens community, you can be certain of one thing: It has evolved. I have evolved. Humans are ever evolving. Get to know me a little deeper. Life can be shitty at times, but I believe we can create our own sunshine. Like the idealist I am, I also believe that we can navigate this journey together, with love. & remember, Sun Happens! When you can't find it, create it. Be sure to foll...
Jan 10, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
