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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 19 MIN

Stop Chasing Happiness: The Secret to Lasting Joy

from The Love, Her Podcast: Breathwork, Healing and Coming Home to Yourself · host Laura Kistner

After years of working with women who are successful on paper but quietly unfulfilled, I see the same pattern again and again: the constant pursuit of happiness.In this episode of The Love, Her Podcast, we’re talking about why happiness can feel so elusive and why chasing it often leaves us feeling emptier, not fuller. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when…” this episode is for you.We explore the difference between happiness and inner joy, why happiness is fleeting, and how inner joy is rooted in something much deeper: your worth. You’ll hear personal stories, coaching insights, and a gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect with your inner knowing and start detaching your self-worth from outcomes, achievements, and external validation.This episode is especially for women who look like they “have it all” but feel disconnected on the inside and are ready to stop living in emotional survival mode.In This Episode, We Cover:The difference between happiness and inner joyWhy happiness is often dependent on external circumstancesHow tying your worth to outcomes keeps you stuckWhy success doesn’t always feel the way we expect it toHow to create “micro moments” of presence and gratitudeWhy allowing yourself to feel all emotions builds true inner joyA guided reflection to help you reconnect with your worthWork With MeIf this episode resonated and you’re ready to stop tying your worth to outcomes and start building inner joy from within, I currently have limited 1:1 coaching spots available.✨ Book a 1:1 Coaching CallThis is a supportive, no-pressure space to explore where you are, where you want to go, and whether coaching is the right next step for you.Stay Connected💌 Join My NewsletterBe the first to receive reflections, tools, and updates on upcoming offerings, breathwork sessions, and podcast episodes.If this episode supported you, please consider sharing it with someone you believe in. Sometimes the reminder we need about our worth comes through the voice of someone we trust.I see you. And I see you Becoming Her.- LauraHost of The Love, Her PodcastCertified Life Coach & HypnoBreathwork Facilitator

After years of working with women who are successful on paper but quietly unfulfilled, I see the same pattern again and again: the constant pursuit of happiness.In this episode of The Love, Her Podcast, we’re talking about why happiness can feel so elusive and why chasing it often leaves us feeling emptier, not fuller. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when…” this episode is for you.We explore the difference between happiness and inner joy, why happiness is fleeting, and how inner joy is rooted in something much deeper: your worth. You’ll hear personal stories, coaching insights, and a gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect with your inner knowing and start detaching your self-worth from outcomes, achievements, and external validation.This episode is especially for women who look like they “have it all” but feel disconnected on the inside and are ready to stop living in emotional survival mode.In This Episode, We Cover:The difference between happiness and inner joyWhy happiness is often dependent on external circumstancesHow tying your worth to outcomes keeps you stuckWhy success doesn’t always feel the way we expect it toHow to create “micro moments” of presence and gratitudeWhy allowing yourself to feel all emotions builds true inner joyA guided reflection to help you reconnect with your worthWork With MeIf this episode resonated and you’re ready to stop tying your worth to outcomes and start building inner joy from within, I currently have limited 1:1 coaching spots available.✨ Book a 1:1 Coaching CallThis is a supportive, no-pressure space to explore where you are, where you want to go, and whether coaching is the right next step for you.Stay Connected💌 Join My NewsletterBe the first to receive reflections, tools, and updates on upcoming offerings, breathwork sessions, and podcast episodes.If this episode supported you, please consider sharing it with someone you believe in. Sometimes the reminder we need about our worth comes through the voice of someone we trust.I see you. And I see you Becoming Her.- LauraHost of The Love, Her PodcastCertified Life Coach & HypnoBreathwork Facilitator

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