What’s Holding You Back from Happiness? A Guide to Creativity and Joy — Holly Smith

This episode is brought to you by my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://startwithvalues.com/start-with-values-book/). In this episode you will meet Holly Smith, the inspiring author of 30 Days to Happiness and founder of The Happiness Formula. Holly shares her personal journey from depression and burnout to discovering the habits that transformed her life. Together, they dive deep into actionable strategies for happiness, resilience, and the neuroscience of contentment. ⏱️ Timestamps & Key Points 00:01 Introduction – Meet Holly Smith 01:13 What is 30 Days to Happiness? Holly’s personal story and purpose 03:48 Overcoming depression and burnout: Holly’s transformative moment 06:40 The power of habit: Overcoming negative thought patterns 07:36 Joseph Dispenza’s take: Change your personality to change your reality 10:05 Defining happiness and finding purpose 12:19 Auditing bad habits and rewriting your story 16:13 Post-traumatic growth: Climbing the ladder of resilience 16:31 The Happiness Formula explained 18:28 Tools from 30 Days to Happiness: Creating your ideal day and the hour of power 21:43 The importance of white space walking and sitting in stillness 24:47 Rejuvenation through creativity and quiet time 26:56 Visualization as a tool for success: Step-by-step process 32:08 The neuroscience of happiness and neurotransmitter hacks 36:25 Physical fitness and happiness: Holly’s journey to bodybuilding 41:10 Resilience, routines, and how fitness supports mental health 44:15 Inspirations and current reads: 10X is Easier than 2X and more 47:32 How to connect with Holly and final thoughts 📚 Resources and Links Discover more about Holly Smith and her work: Visit her website: https://30daystohappiness.com.au/ Check out her podcast: https://30daystohappiness.com.au/podcast/ Follow Holly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollysmith/ Connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollysmith/ Get a copy of Holly’s book 30 Days to Happiness: https://30daystohappiness.com.au/book✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode 💡 The 30 habits that can reprogram your mind for happiness 🧠 How to break free from negative thinking patterns 🌿 The importance of white space walks and sitting in stillness 🎯 How visualization can help you achieve your goals 🔬 Practical neuroscience-based hacks for boosting happiness 🏋️‍♂️ Why physical fitness plays a critical role in mental wellbeing 💬 Final Thoughts Holly reminds listeners that happiness is a choice, but it starts with self-awareness, habits, and purpose. Take time to explore your gifts, align your actions with your values, and remember—it’s never too late to begin your journey toward happiness. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know what you think!