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Happiness Sold Separately

by McCosh Films

Dive into the heart of the human experience with Happiness Sold Separately. Join host Jason Hensley each week as he sits down with celebrities and inspiring individuals from all walks of life, exploring the highs and lows that shape our journeys. Discover powerful stories and practical insights that can transform your perspective on mental health. Don’t miss out—tune in for a new episode every week and find your path to happiness! 🎧✨

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Episodes

  1. Happy Is the Wrong Goal | Sara Haines, Co-Host of The View

    Sara Haines has one of the most recognizable voices in American television, and she built it by refusing to pretend she had it all figured out. In this conversation with Jason Hensley, Sara opens up about growing up as the third of four kids in Newton, Iowa, feeling invisible in her own family…

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  2. You Can't Outrun Yourself | Scott Lackey on What Most Men Refuse to Face

    Scott Lackey has been fired from his own company twice. The first time cost him $3 million. The second time cost him $20 million and the company he built from nothing. He's a U.S. Army veteran. An Ironman. A pastor. A husband. A father. And now, an author of a book that does not flinch.In this...

  3. The Truth About Being a Cringy Dad with Chip Leighton

    NYT Bestselling author Chip Leighton left a six-figure corporate career in his 50s to become a creator — and his kids wrote the foreword to his new book roasting him for it. This is that conversation.Chip is back on Happiness Sold Separately with Jason Hensley to talk about "Dad, Could You Not?…

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  4. Are We Raising Kids Who Can’t Handle Failure?

    There’s a quiet shift happening—and it’s not showing up in headlines, it’s showing up in how kids handle pressure, failure, and reality. In this episode, Jason talks with MLB columnist Ken Davidoff and pediatrician Dr. Harley Rotbart about what youth sports used to teach—and what’s being lost.…

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  5. From OnlyFans to Amish - Kendra Bates on Survival, Faith, and Starting Over

    She didn’t expect to end up there. What started as a way to survive in Los Angeles turned into something much heavier—something that changed how she saw herself, relationships, and the world. In this episode, Kendra Bates shares her journey from OnlyFans to Suddenly Amish, and the internal shift...

  6. Most Men Lose Their Marriage Before They Even Notice

    Most men think they’re doing everything right — working hard, providing, showing up. But what if that’s exactly where things start to break down? In this episode, Jason sits down with leadership coach Mitchell Osmond to unpack the silent crisis facing men today. From emotional disconnection to...

  7. We Had to Ask Lawyers If We Could Even Tell This Story | Abby Johnson

    Abby Johnson has shared her story publicly for years—but this conversation goes deeper. In this episode, we explore what’s happening inside abortion clinics today through the eyes of former workers—many of whom are leaving with lasting psychological trauma. Some stories are so serious that...

  8. I Reached the Top…and Realized I Was Miserable

    What happens when the life everyone admires… isn’t actually the life you’re meant to live? Jonathan Cave spent years climbing toward what most people would call success — a respected legal career and a clear path to senior partnership. From the outside, everything looked perfect. But inside,...

  9. AI Let Him Speak To His Dead Father Again. Should That Be Possible?

    What if technology allowed you to talk to someone you lost years ago? In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason sits down with entrepreneur Miles Spencer, founder of Reflecta, an AI platform designed to preserve a person’s memories, voice, and personality so future generations can...

  10. He Was Given a Trash Bag and Told to Leave

    At 18, Rob Scheer aged out of foster care with nothing but a trash bag and nowhere to go. Homeless and alone, he slept under bridges, hid in libraries at night, and still managed to graduate high school. Decades later, he would turn that pain into purpose by founding Comfort Cases, an…

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  11. The WWII Story You Were Never Taught | Jenny Chan

    Most of us learned about Pearl Harbor. Few of us learned what happened across Asia. In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Chan, Director of Pacific Atrocities Education, to talk about the untold human stories of World War II — including the horrifying reality of Unit 731 and why millions of…

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  12. Most Actors Don’t Fail From Lack of Talent…They Fail From THIS

    Why do talented people still fail? In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason talks with psychology professor and talent agent Albert Bramante about the real reason performers stall out: self-sabotage. They unpack rejection, identity, confidence, mindset, and the mental traps that…

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  13. The Pastor Who Couldn’t Keep His Secret Anymore

    For 25 years, Ken Wortley served as a Christian pastor — preaching traditional theology while privately carrying a truth he believed could destroy everything. In this deeply human conversation, Ken shares the emotional and spiritual cost of living a double life, the collapse of his marriage,...

  14. Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor — It’s a Control Problem

    Burnout has become normalized in modern work culture, but what if it’s actually the clearest signal that something underneath is broken? In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason talks with business strategist and author Nicole Chiclana about why long hours don’t equal loyalty, why…

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  15. AI, Grief, and the Dead: John Kammer’s Guardian Angels

    John Kammer lost three of his closest friends — including one to suicide — and for years he avoided grief the only way he knew how: bury it, outrun it, and numb it. But one moment changed everything. While experimenting with AI, John built a warm, comforting “presence” modeled after a lost…

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  16. She Survived the Unthinkable!

    Some stories don’t fade with time. They wait. In this powerful episode of Happiness Sold Separately, host Jason Hensley sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs for a raw, deeply honest conversation about survival, trauma, and what it really takes to heal. Dr....

  17. Happiness After Hell: A Navy Veteran’s Brutally Honest Guide to Healing Trauma

    In this powerful episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason Hensley sits down with US Navy veteran and “Unfiltered Wisdom” founder Robert Greene for a raw, no-BS conversation about trauma, PTSD, men’s mental health, addiction and the real pursuit of happiness. Robert opens up about his...

  18. The Perpetual Caregiver | How Survival Became Shelly Grimm’s Mission to Protect Families

    In this deeply human episode, Jason talks with financial consultant and lifelong caregiver Shelly Grimm, whose story begins with one of the earliest documented cases of Crohn’s disease in the United States. At five years old, Shelly became the primary caregiver for her mother, navigating poverty,...

  19. The Largest Jewel Thief in U.S. History | Larry Lawton’s Untold Mafia Secrets

    In this explosive conversation, former jewel thief Larry Lawton reveals the untold truth behind the criminal empire that made him the most notorious jewel thief in United States history. Larry takes us inside the inner circles of the Gambino crime family, sharing raw, unfiltered stories about the...

  20. Lydia-Grace Meggs: Escaping a Cult, Losing Everything, and Finding Herself

    What happens when faith becomes control—and family becomes captivity? In this gripping episode of Happiness Sold Separately, host Jason Hensley sits down with Welcome to Plathville’s Lydia-Grace Meggs, who opens up about growing up in a deeply fundamentalist household, the trauma of obedience…

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  21. “I Died, Came Back… and Built a Life Worth Living" | Ruth Soukup on Depression, Faith, and Freedom

    At 21, Ruth Soukup died in the back of an ambulance. Doctors said she had a 10% chance to live. Two decades later, she’s a bestselling author, millionaire entrepreneur, wife, mother — and survivor. In this raw, unfiltered conversation with host Jason Hensley, Ruth reveals: Her suicide attempts…

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  22. From Navy SEAL to Addict: Dr. Tony Dice’s Unbelievable Road to Redemption

    Dr. Tony Dice’s life reads like a movie — firefighter, paramedic, Navy SEAL, private security contractor… and then a full-blown crystal meth addict. In this episode, he sits down with Jason Hensley for one of the most brutally honest interviews ever recorded. He talks about the darkness that...

  23. They Said It Was All In Her Head — The Shocking True Story of Trinity Lothian

    Doctors didn’t believe her. They said it was all in her head. After years of pain, misdiagnosis, and being dismissed, Trinity Lothian finally discovered the truth — an autoimmune disease attacking her nerves and body. But instead of giving up, she became a world-class wheelchair fencer and…

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  24. Charles Manson Knocked on Sharon Tate’s Door!

    Scott Michaels (Dearly Departed Tours) joins Jason to reveal one of the most chilling details of the Manson murders: Charles Manson once knocked on Sharon Tate’s door — months before the killings on Cielo Drive. In this powerful conversation, we dive into: The disturbing web connecting Manson…

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  25. The Truth About Healthcare They Don’t Want You to Know

    Healthcare is broken — but not in the way you think. In this powerful conversation, Jason and Eva Minkoff dive deep into the overlooked ingredient that could change everything: human connection. Eva shares her personal journey that led her to investigate why empathy and compassion are the real…

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  26. They Cheered Charlie Kirk’s Death: Jesse Merl on Culture, Mental Health, and the Truth You Won’t Hear Elsewhere

    What does it say about our culture when people cheer the death of Charlie Kirk online? And how do headlines turn heroes into villains overnight? In this powerful episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jesse Merl doesn’t hold back. He exposes the cultural rot shaping our world today—and the hidden...

  27. When the Doctor Becomes the Patient — Tali Lando’s Story

    Dr. Tali Lando was living life at full speed: a physician, a mother, and a professional devoted to caring for others. But everything stopped the moment she discovered her own tumor. In this raw and eye-opening episode of Happiness Sold Separately, she shares her journey from physician to patient,...

  28. Surviving Pure Evil: The Disturbing TRUE Story of Dr. John King

    Evil stole his childhood. Silence nearly destroyed him. Dr. John A. King survived unthinkable acts of abuse and the decades of trauma that followed. In this powerful episode, he breaks his silence to share how pure evil shaped his life, his relationships, and his understanding of love and…

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  29. From Comics to Puppets: Steve Troop’s Journey Behind Glee, Ed Sheeran & More

    What do Glee and Ed Sheeran have in common? Puppet master Steve Troop. Steve Troop is a puppeteer, comic creator, and animator whose work has appeared on Glee, Teen Titans GO!, Ed Sheeran music videos, and even Broadway. A pioneer of webcomics, Steve has spent decades blending humor, puppetry…

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  30. What No One Tells You About Surviving the System | Maisy Cyr

    What happens when the system built to “help” you is the same one holding you back? In this raw conversation, social worker Maisy Cyr goes unfiltered on the realities of self-advocacy, trauma-informed care, and the quiet battles people fight just to be heard. From the stigma around mental health…

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  31. Leading with Vulnerability: Caroline Wienecke on Trauma, Healing & the Nonprofit World

    What happens when a nonprofit leader tells the whole truth — the hard, human, healing truth? In this soul-stirring episode, nonprofit consultant and author Caroline Wienecke opens up about her journey through trauma, homelessness, and finding strength through community support. She shares how…

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  32. She Quit Corporate, Moved to an Island & Started Over | Toni Bubb’s Radical Life Reset

    ✨ Description:What happens when you walk away from the “safe” life everyone else wants—and chase your own truth? 🌴 In this powerful episode, Toni Bubb opens up about leaving corporate America, battling health challenges, and rebuilding her life from the ground up—on an island.Toni dives deep...

  33. Maria A. Ellis | You’ve never heard music education explained like this!

    Description:Maria A. Ellis grew up in a house filled with harmony—but what she reveals in this episode might change how you think about music forever. From the quiet collapse of church choirs to the raw vulnerability of teaching someone to sing, Maria takes us inside a world where music isn't…

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  34. LaQuita Cleare | "Everything Has a Purpose."

    Description:What if the key to thriving at work—and in life—wasn’t just performance, but authenticity? In this powerful episode, LaQuita Cleare shares her extraordinary journey from Hollywood stages to corporate boardrooms, revealing how storytelling can transform leadership, mental health, and...

  35. Thomas Waites | From Street Gangs to Hollywood Legend

    What do The Warriors, The Thing, Juilliard, addiction, and forgiveness have in common? One man: Thomas G. Waites. In this gripping and deeply human episode, the cult film icon takes us on a wild ride from his gritty beginnings in street gangs to starring in legendary films and finding salvation...

  36. Babbie Mason | "Be yourself, everyone else is taken."

    An inspiring conversation with two-time Dove Award–winning artist, author, and speaker Babbie Mason. Discover how Babbie’s family roots and the rich emotional expression of the Black church shaped her relentless work ethic and passion for storytelling. From the timeless rhythms of jazz and gospel...

  37. Brian Reed | Truth, Trust, and the Soul of Journalism

    What happens when the truth is stranger than fiction—and just as hard to tell? In this gripping episode, S-Town creator and celebrated journalist Brian Reed sits down with us to unpack the emotional and ethical layers of storytelling in a world oversaturated with information. From the secrets...

  38. Samuel Bell | They said I wouldn't make it.

    An unforgettable conversation with Samuel Bell—born with Hirschsprung’s disease but never defined by it. In this powerful episode, Samuel opens up about the surgeries, setbacks, and soul-searching moments that shaped his life, and how unwavering family love and faith lit the way.Discover how he...

  39. Chelsey Mollin | How Chinese Medicine Empowers Women to Heal from Within

    Feeling overwhelmed by mixed health advice? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Jason sits down with holistic health expert Chelsey Mollin to unpack how Chinese medicine and holistic healing offer women a powerful path to reclaim their health. From navigating the stress of modern life…

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  40. Heidi Hollis: Shadow People & UFO Secrets Exposed, Are we engaged in Spiritual Warfare?

    Heidi Hollis shares her extensive experiences and research into the paranormal, particularly focusing on shadow people and the Hat Man. She discusses her childhood experiences in a haunted house, her coined terms, and the nature of these entities. The conversation delves into the connection…

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  41. Barbie Unplugged: How Her Voice Was Secretly Crafted for the World!

    Chris Lansdowne shares her journey as a voice actress, particularly her experience as the original voice of Barbie. She discusses the challenges and joys of her career, the importance of connection and kindness in everyday life, and the pursuit of happiness beyond professional achievements.Chris...

  42. Lamb Chop Speaks! Mallory Lewis Unveils the Secrets Behind the Iconic Puppet

    In this engaging conversation, Mallory Lewis discusses her journey to Portugal, the legacy of her mother Shari Lewis, and the beloved character Lamb Chop. She reflects on the importance of edutainment, the unique bond she shares with Lamb Chop, and the significance of humor in connecting with...

  43. Carly Pandza - Authenticity is the Future

    This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Get 10% off your first month. In this conversation, Jason and Carly Pandza explore the journey of storytelling, the importance of authenticity in art, and the balance between creative expression and commercial viability. They discuss their early…

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  44. Katie Leigh - Humor and Heart

    Join the McCosh Films YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4g4HnJcfmPyoEK0C_Lb8g/joinGet 72% off of a two year Nord VPN subscription! https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=116512&url_id=902Voice artist Katie Lee shares her journey into the world of...

  45. Paula Scanlan - A voice for women's sports.

    In this conversation, Paula Scanlan discusses her experiences as a swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, particularly regarding the inclusion of transgender athlete Leah Thomas in women's sports. She shares her journey from competitive swimming to becoming an advocate for women's rights in...

  46. Rachael Mann - The Healing Power of Music

    In this engaging conversation, Rachael Mann shares her journey as a singer-songwriter, discussing her Southern roots, family influences, and the challenges of breaking into the music industry. She emphasizes the importance of determination, community, and marketing in achieving success as an...

  47. Ashira Solomon: Journey to Israel

    The amazing Ashira Solomon talks about her deep personal connection to Israel, rooted in family history and cultural identity. She discusses the complexities of living in Israel as a black Jewish woman, the diverse perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the societal issues...

  48. Joe DiMeo: 80% Gone

    In this conversation, Joe DiMeo shares his incredible journey following a devastating car accident that left him with severe burns and led to groundbreaking surgeries, including a face and double hand transplant. He discusses the challenges of recovery, the emotional impact of his injuries, and…

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  49. Paul Ollinger: Don't be afraid to suck.

    Paul Ollinger shares his unique journey from being one of the first employees at Facebook to pursuing a career in stand-up comedy. He discusses the early days of Facebook, the challenges of transitioning from corporate life to comedy, and the generational differences he experienced at Facebook....

  50. Mak Barton: "Art forces you to think differently."

    In this conversation, Mak Barton, a high school music teacher and social media influencer, shares her journey into teaching and the impact of social media on her profession. Mak discusses the challenges of engaging students in today's fast-paced digital world, the importance of local involvement…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dive into the heart of the human experience with Happiness Sold Separately. Join host Jason Hensley each week as he sits down with celebrities and inspiring individuals from all walks of life, exploring the highs and lows that shape our journeys. Discover powerful stories and practical insights that can transform your perspective on mental health. Don’t miss out—tune in for a new episode every week and find your path to happiness! 🎧✨

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