The Pursuit of Happiness: Navigating Life's Challenges with Grace and Joy Part 1

 In this episode, Lesa Koski shares their personal journey of undergoing chemotherapy and the strategies she and coach Tracy are employing to navigate  divorce and cancer treatment with positivity and resilience. They  discuss insights from the book 'Happier' by Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, focusing on understanding happiness and how to cultivate it amidst challenges. They explore four types of living—rat race, hedonism, nihilism, and a fulfilling approach combining pleasure with purpose—and discuss the importance of experiencing a wide range of emotions for a richer, happier life. The host also shares their plans to support women undergoing chemotherapy by helping them afford the cold cap machine to prevent hair loss. This episode not only addresses how to tackle fear and unknowns but also highlights the host's determination to find joy and meaning during a difficult time.00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Our Happiness Journey00:21 Embarking on a Series About Happiness00:39 Personal Journey Through Chemo and Finding Happiness01:10 Planning for the Future and Helping Others04:30 The Power of Knowledge and Overcoming Fear06:17 Exploring Self-Coaching and Faith in Difficult Times10:22 Understanding Different Ways of Living18:43 Concluding Thoughts on Happiness and Future EpisodesFind the planner here!