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.
Episode 070: 2 Tips to be More Productive (without your Monger)
These two tips are easy ways to bypass your Monger, bring in your Biggest Fan AND get more done. Win-win!
Episode 067: A Few Thoughts on the World Today
I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the tragedy and trauma that has been in the news lately. How we can navigate this time in a kind and productive way without getting caught up in fear and blame.
Episode 066: Counseling vs Coaching...What's the Difference?
Lately, I have been getting a lot of questions about the differences between counseling and coaching. Today I attempt to answer those questions.
Episode 055: Stay in Your Own Car
A simple (but not always easy) way to avoid drama in our lives.
Episode 050: Live Happier Through the Holidays Part 6: Renewal
Part 6 of 6 Living Happier Through the Holidays: Renewal
Episode 049: Live Happier Through the Holidays Part 5: Peace
Part 5 of 6 Living Happier Through the Holidays: Peace
Episode 048: Live Happier Through the Holidays Part 4: Grief
Part 4 of 6 Living Happier Through the Holidays: Grief
Episode 047: Live Happier Through the Holidays Part 3 Joy
Part 3 of 6 Living Happier Through the Holidays: Joy
Episode 046: Live Happier Through the Holidays Part 2
Part 2 of 6 Living Happier Through the Holidays: Managing Your Energy and Boundary Setting
Episode 045: Live Happier Through the Holidays Part 1
A few thoughts on the election. Doesn't matter who you voted for, we all need a reminder that the key to healing lies in embracing the messy middle.
Episode 040: Living Without Drama
The cause of drama can be summed up in one phrase: lack of direct communication. In this podcast, I explore how to have a tough conversation without the drama.
Episode 036: Anxiety as a Badge of Honor
Anxiety is a habit. We can become addicted to the “high” anxiety gives us of being productive, accomplishing a lot, and looking “altogether”. But at what price? Our health? Our relationships?
Episode 035: Living Happier in a Quick Fix Society
Tips to Living Happier when we are overwhelmed with life.
Episode 028: Meditation Isn't for Everyone (and that's ok)
This podcast is about figuring out ways to add mindfulness into our daily lives that may not involve—sitting still for five minutes and doing a traditional meditation practice.
Episode 017: I Think I am Addicted to my Phone
Do you spend too much time on your phone? Is your phone controlling your life? Last week, I realized mine is more prominent in my life than I want it to be so I declared this month a “Screen-Free Month”.
Episode 008: Reducing Stress and Enhancing Energy
Reducing Stress and Enhancing Energy is the most popular topic for my speaking engagements. The problem is we know how to reduce stress. We just don't do it. In this podcast, I look at, why that is the case and what we can do about it.
Episode 006: Making Lasting Change: Closing the Loop
The process of making change involves making mistakes, which is followed then by shame, guilt, and fear. Closing the loop looks at how to move through the process so that real change can occur.
Episode 003: Why Positive Thinking is Keeping You Stuck
Answering the question: Is positive thinking keeping you from fully engaging in your life?