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 095: Feeling Invisible
So many of my clients talk about feeling invisible. The problem is they feel seen not for themselves but for how they SHOULD be performing.
Episode 094: Lessons Learned in Iowa
In early August my Mom and I took a trip to visit friends in Iowa. The trip brought me so many ah-ha's about life priorities and living happier I wanted to share a few of the lessons I learned.
Episode 093: Anxiety and Acceptance
This week's podcast came out a little late, listen to find out why. Sharing my own 'default patterns' and how slowly but surely we can change them.
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 090: Can’t Love Yourself? Practice Being Kind
For years I use to teach the common advice that you need to love yourself. And then I realized that the key to loving myself was to practice being kind to myself one act at a time.
Episode 089: Making the Beast Beautiful
Recently I read the book First, We Make the Beast Beautiful A New Journey Through Anxiety by Sarah Wilson Today I explore 5 of Sarah's cruel ironies when it comes to living with anxiety.
Episode 088: Are you a BFF, Biggest Fan, or a Monger?
A different look at The Happier Approach characters not just how we talk to ourselves but how we interact with others. Which character are you? How do you interact with those around you?
Episode 087: This Isn't Just About The Stigma of Mental Illness
This week my heart was heavy after the suicides of 2 famous people. It is time for a revolution.
Episode 086: You are the Answer
It is human nature to look outside of ourselves for the way to feel more peaceful, content or happier. But the truth is only you have the answer, you have to figure out what works and make it happen for you.
Episode 085: What does a GOOD Day look like?
In this episode, I explore the question, what does a good day look like?
Episode 084: Things that Have been Annoying Me Lately
There are a lot of things in my industry lately that have just been rubbing me the wrong way.
Episode 083: Live Happier Q&A
I answering an important listener question. If you are struggling with acknowledging your feelings, this one is for you.
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 079: Happier Approach Q&A
A new monthly segment for the show the Happier Approach Q&A. Answering listener questions about all things Live Happier and The Happier Approach.
Episode 078: Riding the Waves
Feelings. They get such a bad wrap. Today I look at the benefit of stepping into the deep water and riding the waves of your feelings.
Episode 077: Judgment and Jealousy They Are Not ALL Bad
Comparing ourselves is something we do ALL THE TIME. What can be gained from doing that? Can we engage in comparison without beating ourselves up?
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.