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Hack Your Happiness
by Small Bits of Happiness
Hosted by Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness. The duo interviews celebrities, Olympians and more iconic individuals. Together, they share what brings them happiness + life hacks. Hack Your Happiness is about making happiness—and life in general—practical, personal, and achievable, through simple hacks built from small habits and shifts. Don't miss an episode! Follow on Instagram for updates + daily happiness:https://www.instagram.com/small.bits.of.happiness/Join our Happiness Family:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/newsletter-sign-up/
Episodes
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Stop Letting Other People Ruin Your Day: 7 Tools That Help
If you’re feeling drained, anxious, or overwhelmed by the people around you, today’s episode will remind you that someone else’s bad day doesn’t have to become yours. One sharp comment. A strange text. Someone walking through the door already frustrated. Suddenly, you’re wondering what you did...
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Body Language Expert: How to Read People Like a Pro | Traci Brown
They say they’re fine. So why does it feel like something’s wrong?You notice a change in someone’s face, their voice, or the way they’re sitting, and suddenly you’re wondering: "Did I do something?" In this rewind episode of Hack Your Happiness, body language expert Traci Brown is here to give…
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The Behavior Coach: How to Break Old Patterns & Change Your Life - Eric Zimmer
You know what you want to change. So why is it still so hard to actually do it? Maybe you want to break a habit, get out of a relationship that isn’t good for you, become more consistent, or finally stop falling back into the same patterns. You’ve probably told yourself you need more discipline....
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Rebecca Rusch on Mental Toughness: How to Keep Going When Life Gets Hard
What if trying to give 100% is actually holding you back? Rebecca Rusch has spent decades doing things most people would consider impossible. But one of the biggest lessons she has learned is surprisingly simple: you do not need to be perfect to do extraordinary things. In this Happiness Rewind...
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The Exact Episode You Need to Hear If You’re Waiting to Feel Ready: Chef JJ Johnson
You are not waiting for the right time. You are waiting for someone to say you are ready. Chef JJ Johnson is here because you're ready. You're ready to go after your goals, change your habits, end that relationship, or step into a new and different version of yourself. He joins Mercedes and...
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Happiness Researcher: Do These 5 Things to Feel Happier Every Day! Dr. Elizabeth Dunn
More money can make you happier. But what you do with it may matter more than you think. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop chasing the things you think will make you happy and start using your money, time, relationships, and technology in ways that actually make your life feel better. Dr....
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Gut Health Doctor: Do These 3 Things To Feel Happier, Live Longer, & Be Healthier! Dr. Tim Spector
The food you ate hours ago could be affecting your mood right now.Professor Tim Spector is here to explain the overlooked link between your gut, your brain, and your mood. In this conversation, we're getting deep into how everyday food choices can affect your energy within hours, what may improve...
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How to Master Your Emotions, Stop People Pleasing, & Say No Without Guilt - Melissa Urban
Melissa Urban stopped being nice on purpose. Her relationships got better, not worse. You've said yes to plans you didn't want, dinners you dreaded, and favours that left you resentful. In this conversation you'll learn how to spot exactly where a boundary is missing in your life, what to say out...
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Why Eating Disorders Happen (and Who's at Risk): Expert Psychologist
Where's the line between healthy eating and a problem with food? This top psychologist draws it with one question. By the end of this episode, you'll have one simple question that tells you whether your relationship with food, work, or anything else has crossed a line. You'll know how to stop...
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Do THIS the Next Time Fear Freezes You! (It Takes 2 Seconds): Pro Skier Lynsey Dyer
Mercedes and Anastasia call today's episode one of the most powerful conversations about fear, courage, and self-worth ever to happen on the podcast. They say this is THE conversation for anyone who looks successful on the outside but feels disconnected on the inside. Today's guest, Lynsey Dyer…
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The Simple Habits That Make Your Family HAPPIER! Co-founder of The Elf on the Shelf, Christa Pitts
Today's episode is about something every single one of us is searching for: What's the secret to creating a life filled with moments you'll never forget? Our guest is Christa Pitts, co-founder and co-CEO of The Lumistella Company, home of The Elf on the Shelf. What began as a simple family...
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Body! Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
In this episode, you will learn the truth about women's health + hormones, along with the misinformation that keeps so many women confused, overwhelmed, and constantly questioning their bodies. Today, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, researcher, science…
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Best Money Advice You'll Ever Hear! Build Wealth, Stop Feeling Behind, Enjoy Your Life! Chloe Elise
In this episode, you’ll learn how to build a healthier relationship with money. Not just how to save it. Not just how to invest it. But how to stop letting money control your confidence, your happiness, and your sense of self-worth. Maybe you constantly feel behind financially. Maybe you feel...
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I Spent 340 Days in Space! Here's What I Learned About Life: Astronaut Scott Kelly
Today, you’re going to learn what it really takes to become the person you want to be. In this episode, we sit down with astronaut, engineer, author, and former commander of the International Space Station, Scott Kelly. But this conversation isn’t really about space. It’s about resilience. It’s...
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Stop Feeling Mentally Cluttered & Overwhelmed! Organization Expert Shira Gill
If your room is messy, your schedule feels overwhelming, your mind won’t slow down, and you constantly feel behind in life, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with world-renowned organizing expert and bestselling author Shira Gill. And Shira is about...
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Navy SEAL: The SECRET to Staying Calm When Everything Feels Out of Control! Rich Diviney
Prepare to unlock the key to staying calm under pressure, never spiraling in uncertainty, and building real confidence - even when life feels overwhelming. If you constantly overthink the future…If you feel stuck, anxious, or frozen when life gets uncertain…If you struggle with confidence, fear…
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Nutrition Lies You’ve Been Told + What’s Actually True! Dr. Jessica Knurick
YOU need to hear this. If you’ve ever felt confused about food, overwhelmed by health advice online, or guilty every time you eat something “unhealthy,” you need to hit play. Because the truth is: nutrition has become way more complicated than it needs to be. And today’s episode is going to…
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The Science of Feeling Good: How to Boost Energy, Focus, and Mood with Dr. Andy Galpin
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn what performance actually means - and why it has nothing to do with being an athlete. Whether you feel overwhelmed trying to stay consistent, stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, or like you’re doing everything “right” but still not feeling your best, this...
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How to Turn What Makes You “Different” Into Your Greatest Strength: Grammy-winner Molly Tuttle
Today’s episode is a masterclass in turning your biggest insecurities into your greatest power. If you’ve ever felt like your differences make you an outsider… if you’ve hidden parts of yourself to fit in… if perfectionism, comparison, or fear has held you back from going after your goals - this...
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Stop Counting Calories: Your Guide To Food Freedom! With Samantha Cutler
If you feel confused about food, frustrated by wellness advice online, or like you’re trying to “be healthy” without even knowing what that actually means, you are not the only one. A lot of us are stuck in this place where we don’t feel great in our bodies, but we also don’t know what feeling…
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Stop Letting Pressure, Doubt, and Fear Run Your Life! Performance Coach Alan Stein Jr.
This episode is for you: the person who’s trying hard, but feeling stuck. If you’ve been putting pressure on yourself, doubting your progress, or wondering whether you’re doing enough, this is what you need to hear right now. Today, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Alan Stein Jr.: renowned...
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This ONE Episode Will Change How You Think About Your Daily Routine! Author & Photographer Chloé Crane-Leroux
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…
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This One Mindset Shift Will Change How You Handle Life! Bestselling Author Alan Gratz
Today’s episode will change how you see your life, especially in moments that feel uncertain or out of your control. Because today, you’re meeting someone who will help you answer a question most of us don’t stop to ask: How do you stay hopeful when the world feels heavy? Maybe you’ve been…
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How to Feel Okay When Everything Feels Uncertain (living in 2026!): Psychologist Kati Morton
If you feel like the world is exhausting right now - and you’re just trying to stay happy and calm in the middle of all of it - you are not the only one. So many people are carrying stress they can’t even name. Constant news. Social media overload. Friendship drama. Toxic people. Uncertainty…
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Why Achieving More Won’t Make You Feel Enough (& What To Do Instead): Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel
If you’re tired of tying your worth to achievement, this episode is for you. If you’ve ever felt like your worth depends on how well you perform… if you’ve ever wanted to quit when something got hard… or if you’ve ever thought, once I achieve this one thing, then I’ll finally feel good - this...
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Fitness, Body Image, and Wellness: Barre3 CEO, Sadie Lincoln
This conversation changed how we view our body. Truly, this might just be the MOST important fitness and body advice that you ever hear. Today’s guest, Sadie Lincoln, is the co-founder and CEO of Barre3. She's also one of the boldest voices redefining what success, fitness, and belonging really...
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Can You Have It All? This #1 Candy Entrepreneur Explains How | Alina Starr Morse
A successful business and meaningful relationships. A stacked work schedule and time for self-care. Reaching all your goals and time with family. Can you have it all? Well, today, we're diving into the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur who shows us how. Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Alina...
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Women's Health & Happiness: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Our Brain! | Dr. Sarah McKay
You’re about to learn how to understand your brain, steady your emotions, and build habits that actually stick. In this firecracker of an episode, we're not just diving into brain health - we're diving into hormones. Women's hormones. Teenage hormones. The hormones behind happiness, stress, and...
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#1 School: The Skills Everyone Needs! | Interlochen Center for the Arts
Most people spend years trying to fit into systems that were never designed for how they think, create, or dream. The moment you step into an environment that values curiosity, courage, and creativity, everything changes. Interlochen Center for the Arts isn’t just a school. It’s a launchpad. In...
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Were People ACTUALLY Happier Back Then?! | Professor Michael Scott
We’re hitting rewind on history and stepping into the ancient world. Michael Scott is a professor of Classics at the University of Warwick, a bestselling author, and the historian behind hit documentary series like Invisible Cities. Mercedes and Anastasia join Michael for a journey back in time…
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Become UNSTOPPABLE Without Breaking Yourself! | 4x Champion Athlete Amelia Boone
What happens when you stop chasing perfection, and choose yourself instead? Amelia Boone is a four-time world champion obstacle course racer, an elite ultrarunner, and an attorney at Apple. But her story isn’t just about medals or finish lines. It’s about what happens after you win, when the...
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Retrain Your Inner Voice With These Simple Steps! | Dr. Karen Bluth
The voice holding you back isn’t life… it's the way you talk to yourself. Dr. Karen Bluth is a leading researcher, author, and educator in self-compassion, whose work spans decades of mindfulness research and mental health education. But Karen’s story starts with her, as a teenager, struggling…
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Everything You Know About Confidence Is Wrong?! | Bridgerton Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick
What happens when you stop forcing a path, and start listening to curiosity instead? Ellen Mirojnick is a legendary costume designer whose work spans decades of film and television, including Bridgerton, Oppenheimer, and The Greatest Showman. But Ellen's story doesn’t start with certainty or a...
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Do You Want To Change Your Life? Watch This First. | Entrepreneur Michael Chernow
What do you do when life completely falls apart? Michael Chernow’s answer: you build it back, one healthy habit at a time. This episode will meet you where you are, then show you how to move forward with discipline and results. Michael Chernow is a serial entrepreneur, founder of The Meatball…
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THIS Is What ACTUALLY Fuels Stress! TRUTH About Anxiety, ADHD & Resilience | Dr. Tracey Marks
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or stuck in anxious loops, and wondered, “Why am I like this?”, you’re not alone. In this episode with one of the internet’s most trusted psychiatrists reframes anxiety, helps you build resilience, and reveals practical tools anyone can use in minutes.…
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From “I CAN'T Do This” to 7M Readers! What NOBODY Tells You About Giving Up | Shannon Messenger
If you’ve ever felt like giving up on a dream - even one you’ve loved for years - you are not alone. This episode will show you how one of the world’s most beloved authors nearly walked away from her biggest idea more than once… and how trusting her gut changed everything. Shannon Messenger is…
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Your Home is Making You UNHAPPY!? What No One Tells You About Making Your Space HAPPIER | Michelle Ogundehin
If you’ve ever felt unhappy for reasons you couldn’t name, your room COULD be part of the problem! This episode will show you why your space may be quietly influencing your happiness more than you think, and reveals exactly how to reverse engineer your space for more happiness. Michelle Ogundehin...
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The DARK Side of Modeling! Transforming My Life + Building Confidence | Paige Adams-Geller
Paige Adams-Geller has redefined how women feel in denim, but the real story is how she rebuilt confidence from the inside out. Paige Adams-Geller went from teenage model in NYC to the founder of a global fashion empire, PAIGE. Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Paige as she shares how moving...
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Becoming A BESTSELLER At 21! Get UNSTUCK & Start Now | Chloe Gong
She became a bestseller before graduation. Today, we’re asking: what does joy look like after the dream comes true? Chloe Gong started writing at 13, turned a love of stories into a #1 New York Times–bestselling career by 21, and built a global community by simply being herself. Mercedes and...
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BULLYING Into a BOOK Empire! Become Unapologetically Yourself | Rachel & Nikki Russell
If you’ve ever felt too different, too quiet, too you - this episode will remind you that those are the best parts of you. Today's conversation will change how you see yourself, and your “dorky” side. Rachel Renée Russell once put her writing dreams on hold after harsh criticism. Decades later,...
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Depression & Cancer Are Her FUEL! Learn To Validate Yourself | Dr. Caroline Fleck
If you’ve ever felt unseen, stuck in your head, or unsure how to truly accept yourself, this episode will change the way you see yourself and others. Dr. Caroline Fleck has coached CEOs and taught at Stanford. She has made it her life’s work to help people turn pain into purpose. But her insights...
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You’ll NEVER Change Until You DO THIS First: Reinvent Your Life with Chef Babette Davis
At 75, she’s proof it’s never too late to transform your life. No matter who you are or what you’ve been through. Chef Babette Davis is a chef, entrepreneur, and fitness powerhouse who started over at 40, and built a life that radiates health, happiness, and self-love. In this inspiring and…
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STOP Reliving the Past and Finally Move Forward: Memory Expert, Dr. Charan Ranganath
He studies memory for a living, but the real twist is what we should forget. Dr. Charan Ranganath is one of the world’s leading memory scientists, and his groundbreaking research reveals how the key to happiness isn’t holding on — it’s letting go. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation…
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Handle Pressure Like an Olympian! Hayley Wickenheiser
She’s won four Olympic golds, made hockey history, and earned her M.D., but Hayley Wickenheiser will tell you the real victory isn’t on the scoreboard. From the rink to the ER to the Toronto Maple Leafs office, Hayley has mastered performing under pressure, and learned how to thrive in it. In…
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What the World’s Top Restaurant Teaches Us About Relationships + Life (with Will Guidara)
He turned a New York brewery into the best restaurant in the world, but the real story is how 'unreasonable hospitality' can change your life and happiness. Will Guidara is a renowned restaurateur, bestselling author, and Emmy-winning producer of The Bear, whose philosophy of giving people more...
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Heal Your Relationship with Food & Yourself: Food Blogger Monique Volz
From college kitchen to global brand, Monique Volz's story began with healing. But, how did she turn pain into purpose? Monique was a college student, trying to find peace with food and herself. She turned her kitchen into therapy and transformed her life and mindset. What started as a creative...
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Harvard Stress Doctor: Why You're Stressed + How To Stop It! Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
Most people think stress is something we just have to live with. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar knows that’s not true. A Harvard physician, stress expert, and bestselling author, Dr. Aditi has dedicated her career to showing how we can reset our brains and bodies for resilience, using both cutting-edge…
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#1 Mindset Shift EVERY Successful Person Makes: Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor, Jason Feifer
As the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer has a front-row seat to the minds shaping our world. Many people define themselves by their title or role. Jason refuses to. In this episode, Jason sits down with Mercedes and Anastasia for an exciting and insightful conversation on...
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She Turned a TikTok Idea Into a NYT Bestseller At 18: Overcome Self Doubt with Lauren Roberts
Most people wait for permission to chase their dreams. Lauren Roberts didn’t, and it changed her life. At just 18, she self-published her debut fantasy novel Powerless, which went on to become a New York Times bestseller and a global phenomenon. Now at 23, Lauren has built a loyal online…
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The Million Dollar Listing Star Teaching You Confidence: Kirsten Jordan
The first woman on Million Dollar Listing New York didn’t just sell apartments, she changed the game. With over half a billion in sales, a thriving brand, and a career in one of the most competitive markets in the world, Kirsten has proven that confidence, connection, and self-belief are just as...
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Hosted by Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness. The duo interviews celebrities, Olympians and more iconic individuals. Together, they share what brings them happiness + life hacks. Hack Your Happiness is about making happiness—and life in general—practical, personal, and achievable, through simple hacks built from small habits and shifts. Don't miss an episode! Follow on Instagram for updates + daily happiness:https://www.instagram.com/small.bits.of.happiness/Join our Happiness Family:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/newsletter-sign-up/
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Hosted by Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness. The duo interviews celebrities, Olympians and more iconic individuals. Together, they share what brings them happiness + life hacks. Hack Your Happiness is about making happiness—and life in general—practical,...
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