EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 1H 6M
This ONE Episode Will Change How You Think About Your Daily Routine! Author & Photographer Chloé Crane-Leroux
from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness
In this episode, you’re going to learn how to slow down and enjoy your everyday life more - without disconnecting from the modern world.Whether you’re in a season of change, feeling stuck, questioning your current path, trying to get off your phone more, or simply wanting to enjoy your life again, this episode is for you.Today, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Chloe Crane-Leroux. Chloe is a photographer, cookbook author, content creator, and visual storyteller known for finding and sharing the beauty in everyday life.In this heartfelt conversation, Chloe opens up about what it looked like to have a 5-year-plan for her entire life -- and then to suddenly change course! She gets deep with us about how she left an environment that didn’t feel good, and unveils all that you need to know to create a life that feels beautiful, grounded, and true to who you are.Chloe breaks down why so many of us are craving a slower pace right now, how to know when a situation is no longer serving you, and how to romanticize your everyday life in a way that is real, meaningful, and sustainable.In this episode, you'll learn: - How to recognize if something in your life FEELS right for you- Tips for pivoting your life plans - How to handle toxic or draining situations - What to do when you feel stuck, uninspired, or burnt out- Hacks to romanticize your everyday life without making it fake or forced- Why people are craving slower, more offline living in a fast-paced digital world- How to build a stronger relationship with your parent or childAfter this episode, you’ll know how to slow down, trust yourself, and create a life that feels beautiful in real life.Explore our websiteGet your own Manta Sleep mask (seriously, they're so worth it!)Follow Chloe on InstagramCheck out Chloe on TikTokReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with food blogger, Monique Volz. We know you'll love it: listen + watch now!(00:00) Meet Chloe Crane-Leroux(02:20) The Lifelong Dream(04:28) 5-Year Plan From Age 5(06:30) Amori Fati: Why Letting Go is Important(07:39) How Can I Leave A Toxic Environment?(12:35) Advice For Pushing Through Toxic Situations(18:50) Chloe's Identity Crisis(21:42) How Can I Manage Creative Ruts?(23:26) Send This To That Person!(24:00) Feel Stuck? Try This(25:21) Chloe's Guide To Finding Beauty in Every Day(27:42) Ready To Romanticize Your Life? Start HERE(30:29) A Beautiful Instagram Feed vs Accepting Life's Imperfections(32:33) The Pressure To Sugarcoat Life(36:42) Tips For Slow-Living in A Fast-Paced World(41:33) Are We in a Phone Rebellion?(45:59) A Cornerstone Of Our Happiness(46:30) Chloe's Relationship With Her Mom(48:41) Working Together & Maintaining A Relationship(50:37) How Can I Boost My Relationship With My Kids?(54:17) Do THIS To Get Better At Cooking(56:25) The Role of Food and Cooking in Happiness(1:00:15) Rapid Fire!(1:05:14) Find Chloe Here(1:06:03) Transform Your Relationship With Food
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In this episode, you’re going to learn how to slow down and enjoy your everyday life more - without disconnecting from the modern world.Whether you’re in a season of change, feeling stuck, questioning your current path, trying to get off your phone more, or simply wanting to enjoy your life again, this episode is for you.Today, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Chloe Crane-Leroux. Chloe is a photographer, cookbook author, content creator, and visual storyteller known for finding and sharing the beauty in everyday life.In this heartfelt conversation, Chloe opens up about what it looked like to have a 5-year-plan for her entire life -- and then to suddenly change course! She gets deep with us about how she left an environment that didn’t feel good, and unveils all that you need to know to create a life that feels beautiful, grounded, and true to who you are.Chloe breaks down why so many of us are craving a slower pace right now, how to know when a situation is no longer serving you, and how to romanticize your everyday life in a way that is real, meaningful, and sustainable.In this episode, you'll learn: - How to recognize if something in your life FEELS right for you- Tips for pivoting your life plans - How to handle toxic or draining situations - What to do when you feel stuck, uninspired, or burnt out- Hacks to romanticize your everyday life without making it fake or forced- Why people are craving slower, more offline living in a fast-paced digital world- How to build a stronger relationship with your parent or childAfter this episode, you’ll know how to slow down, trust yourself, and create a life that feels beautiful in real life.Explore our websiteGet your own Manta Sleep mask (seriously, they're so worth it!)Follow Chloe on InstagramCheck out Chloe on TikTokReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with food blogger, Monique Volz. We know you'll love it: listen + watch now!(00:00) Meet Chloe Crane-Leroux(02:20) The Lifelong Dream(04:28) 5-Year Plan From Age 5(06:30) Amori Fati: Why Letting Go is Important(07:39) How Can I Leave A Toxic Environment?(12:35) Advice For Pushing Through Toxic Situations(18:50) Chloe's Identity Crisis(21:42) How Can I Manage Creative Ruts?(23:26) Send This To That Person!(24:00) Feel Stuck? Try This(25:21) Chloe's Guide To Finding Beauty in Every Day(27:42) Ready To Romanticize Your Life? Start HERE(30:29) A Beautiful Instagram Feed vs Accepting Life's Imperfections(32:33) The Pressure To Sugarcoat Life(36:42) Tips For Slow-Living in A Fast-Paced World(41:33) Are We in a Phone Rebellion?(45:59) A Cornerstone Of Our Happiness(46:30) Chloe's Relationship With Her Mom(48:41) Working Together & Maintaining A Relationship(50:37) How Can I Boost My Relationship With My Kids?(54:17) Do THIS To Get Better At Cooking(56:25) The Role of Food and Cooking in Happiness(1:00:15) Rapid Fire!(1:05:14) Find Chloe Here(1:06:03) Transform Your Relationship With Food
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