The Happier Approach Podcast
The show that pulls back the curtain on the need to succeed, hustle, and achieve at the price of our inner peace & relationships.
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Welcome.
I started this podcast in 2015. I lovingly refer to it as my garage band podcast. I wanted to share stories, so I called it Stories from a Quest to Live Happier as a nod to my first book Juice Squeezed, Lessons from a Quest to Live Happier. And whenever I felt inspired, I showed up and recorded a short story about Living Happier. THEN I became inspired by mindfulness hacks, small ways to get into your body throughout the day, so I changed then name to Happiness Hacks and again kept it to short, bite-sized episodes.
In 2019 I hit 100 episodes and decided to up my game. I moved it out of “the garage” and hired a production team. We changed the name to the Happier Approach after my 3rd book by the same name. In 2021, I decided to return to my storytelling roots. I realized that the only podcasts I listen to were narrative style, like my favorite, Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell. Inspired by my roots and what I enjoy as a listener, I partnered with audio producer Nicki Stein, and together we have created the latest iteration.
Season 2 Episode 2: The Monger
In this episode, we take a trip into Nancy’s brain and learn all about her inner self-critique, her Monger.
Season 2 Episode 1: Hi I'm Nancy
In this episode, the first of our new season, we go back to the beginning to learn how The Happier Approach all started.
Episode 159: A Weekend in the Life of High Functioning Anxiety
In this episode, I recorded the times when my anxiety was exceptionally high this past weekend to give a behind-the-scenes look at how HFA plays out in your life and what to do about it.
Episode 157: Unhooking the Lie that You Need to be Mean to Yourself
In this episode, I chat with my friend Jamie In this episode, Jamie about her anxiety and how her Monger shows up in her life, and ways your Monger might show up in your life, too.
Episode 146: Embracing a Life of Imperfection and Acceptance
In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to deal with our Monger who is constantly pushing us towards the impossible, and ways to embrace our humanness.
Episode 142: Finding Freedom Through Our Personal Stories
In today’s episode, I am talking with Hillary Rea, storyteller, podcaster, and founder of Tell Me a Story about the stories we tell ourselves.
Episode 122: How To Implement A.S.K. When There Aren't Enough Hours In The Day
In today’s episode, I wanted to bring back Abby and hear how she implements A.S.K. when she realizes she doesn’t have enough hours in the day.
Episode 113: Managing the Long Road Of High Functioning Anxiety
In today’s episode, today I wanted to share the experience of living with High Functioning Anxiety from the perspective of one of my clients.
Episode 111: The Voices In Your Head–The BFF
In today’s episode, I am talking about the BFF. When we get tired of our Monger criticizing us, we bring in our BFF for a little self-compassion.
Episode 110: The Voices In Your Head–The Monger
In today’s episode, I am talking about the Monger and how she is such an important part of understanding and managing our High Functioning Anxiety.
Episode 108: Why Shame Is At The Root Of High Functioning Anxiety
Shame is at the root of all anxiety. The more you can start building resilience around your shame, the more you can heal your High Functioning Anxiety.
Episode 106: The Benefits Of High Functioning Anxiety Are Destroying You
While we appear to have everything under control at the end of the day, what we really crave––a sense of calm and ease––is still painfully out of reach.
Episode 092: Your Monger isn’t a Bitch, a Mean Girl or a Gremlin. Why Hating on Your Monger Won’t Help
So often we hear that our Monger is a Mean Girl or a Bitch. On this episode, I share why calling your Monger that doesn't help. You can't fight shame with shame.
Episode 091: What is Scarier Praise or Criticism?
Frequently when we refer to our Monger (inner critic) coming out to play it is in response to criticism, but she also gets loud when we are being praised too much.
Episode 082: The Warm Cozy Sweater of Our Monger
In this episode, I share why Monger attacks are so hard, and what our job is when we put on that warm, cozy sweater of our Monger.
Episode 081: The Love-Hate Relationship with Our To-Do List
In this episode, I talk about the to-do list, our love of it, and how it keeps us trapped in the belief that WHEN we finish the to-do list we will be happier. (That's a lie by the way.)
Episode 080: Random Observations about Our Inner Dialogue
In this episode, I talk about 3 random observations about our inner dialogue, what causes our Monger to get fired up, why we have a love-hate relationship with her, and what we HAVE to do to quiet her.
Episode 076: Sneaky Ways Your Inner Monger Sabotages You
Today I am looking at some habits/behaviors you might have that are inspired by your Monger.
Episode 075: A Behind the Scene Look at Bravery
Today I am pulling back the veil on how I successfully (and unsuccessfully) dealt with my Monger attacks the week of my book launch.
Episode 074: A.S.K. Part 3 Slowing Down and Seeing the Big Picture
My system for quieting your Monger (inner critic) and hearing from your Biggest Fan. In which I chat about stress, Mongers, BFFs, and the potential healing power of Tim Horton's doughnuts.