#402 | The Biggest Things That Get In the Way of Happiness

from Evolve Ventures · host Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas

Send us Fan MailWe’ve been taught to chase happiness like a finish line. In today’s episode, we peel back the layers of what happiness really is. Together, we explore the longing beneath the surface, the need for safety in our nervous systems, the quiet power of consent in relationships, and the kind of fulfillment that doesn’t shout, but steadies. If you’ve ever felt like something was missing, even when life looked good on paper, this conversation is for you.Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:#386 | The #1 Skill You Need to Learn to Be Happy - https://apple.co/4k0TRjp #340 | Finally Putting an END to Self-Doubt - https://apple.co/3NY3QIgOut of the Mud (OOTM): "The Skills for Being a Great Partner" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-tSEztgpRHaPogd-Z2Xbbg#/registrationLearn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca’s Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1 Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-04Show notes:(2:15) The one question that stops everyone(4:36) Redefining what happiness looks like(6:22) How stress hijacks your fulfillment(12:19) Why most people never feel safe(15:18) Kayleigh talks about the supportive and caring environment within the Evolve Ventures team.(17:27) The role of consent in relationships(20:41) Childhood messages that distort happiness(23:42) Inner safety is the foundation(26:07) You are the barrier and the key(28:37) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)

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