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SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell

Shit Happy™️ – a feel-good podcast AND a new word: a noun meaning ‘stirring shitshows into something good’.Hosted by Toni Powell (ABC’s Australian Story, 15M+ Goalcast views), Shit Happy™️ is where resilience meets real talk.Each week, Toni’s guests share deeply human, uplifting — and often hilarious — stories of how they’ve navigated life’s messiest moments. They offer hard-won wisdom on mental health, mindset, burnout, relationships, anxiety, and bouncing back when life blindsides you.Toni is a recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster.You’ll get three episodes a week, including IN BED WITH PHIL — a cozy, unscripted episode from bed (yes, really), full of dad jokes, cheeky banter, and sometimes unexpected brilliance.If you want a wellbeing podcast that’s down-to-earth, soul-stir

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    My Person Died. What Now? with Marie Alessi ep 98

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes:What if grief did not have to mean a life built around pain? In this deeply moving episode, Marie Alessi shares how the sudden death of her husband changed everything, and how one clear decision helped her guide herself and her sons through devastating loss. This conversation explores grief, healing, parenting after loss, hope, joy, trauma, spiritual beliefs, emotional resilience and how to support someone through bereavement in a more helpful, human way.Topicssudden loss and shockgrief and healingparenting after bereavementvictimhood versus empowermentspiritual beliefs around deathwhat to say to grieving peoplewriting, storytelling and recoveryfinding joy after lossEpisode Specific LinksMarie Alessi podcast: Unsilence Grief: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsilence-grief/id1584715819Marie's website: https://www.mariealessi.com/Transcript and guest bio:   https://shithappy.com/my-person-died-w…rie-alessi-ep-98/ Related Episodes       #72 AND #73 on Losing Layla and Grief with Vanessa GormanSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Firing Up After The Fire with Gabrielle Powell ep 97

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: When the devastating 2019–2020 Australian bushfires tore through the small town of Cobargo, potter Gaye Powell and her partner Dan faced a terrifying fight to save their home and creative livelihood. In this powerful conversation, Gay shares the reality of surviving the fires, the emotional aftermath, and how creativity, community and making things with your hands can help rebuild wellbeing after trauma. A story about resilience, recovery and the healing power of creativity.TopicsSurviving the 2019–2020 Australian bushfiresTrauma, shock and mental health after disasterRebuilding life and community after lossThe healing power of creativity and potteryWhy making things with your hands supports wellbeingCommunity recovery and generosity after crisisEpisode Specific Links Bandicoot Pottery – Gay & Dan Powell: https://bandicootpottery.com.au Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/firing-up-after-the-fire-ep-97/ ‎Related Episodes #2 Bombs, Betrayal and Badassery with Heidi DeningSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    A Near Death Experience (Or Two) with Dr Margot McKinnon ep 96

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewSHOWNOTESDescription In this powerful continuation with Dr Margot McKinnon, we explore near death experiences, unconditional love, and how reconnecting with your inner blueprint can transform wellbeing, mental health, education, parenting, and relationships. Margot shares extraordinary stories of consciousness beyond the body and how those experiences shaped her work with students, families, and clients. This episode offers deeply practical insights into grounding, emotional safety, compassion, and helping people realign with the life they are meant to live.TopicsNear death experiences and consciousnessUnconditional love and spiritual wellbeingGrounding for mental healthParenting without punishmentEducation, behaviour, and belongingFinding your life blueprintEpisode Specific LinksTranscript and guest bio:   https://shithappy.com/a-near-death-exp…t-mckinnon-ep-96/Related Episodes # 98 Your Blueprint: Remembering Who You Are with Dr Margot McKinnonHeads Up Includes discussion of near death experiences and spiritual beliefs.Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Your Blueprint: Remembering Who You Are with Dr Margo McKinnon ep 95

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes:Description Dr Margot McKinnon shares how an acrimonious divorce and “pit of despair” became the turning point that pulled her back to herself. We talk spiritual guidance, rebuilding your circle, the “blueprint” you are born with, and her five-dimensions model (body, mind, spirit, soul, oneness) to help you reset your life and wellbeing.TopicsPit of despair and identity lossThe “blueprint” idea and getting back on trackCutting toxic, energy-draining relationshipsFive dimensions: body, mind, spirit, soul, onenessStress patterns by dominance typeFriendship, purpose, and rebuilding a lifeEpisode Specific LinksJohn Cleese moderates UVA panel on NDEs/past-life memories  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RGizqsLumo&t=234sMargot’s book: The Body, Mind, Spirit, Soul, Oneness Dominance Theory: https://www.drmargotmckinnon.com/Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/your-blueprint-r…t-mckinnon-ep-95/Related EpisodesA Near Death Experience with Margo McKinnon Heads Up Mentions divorce, despair, and near-death experiences.Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How My Mother's Suicide Changed My Life Forever with Alice Hanna ep 94

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes Grief doesn’t always arrive as tears. Sometimes it shows up as “do mode”, shock, and a nervous system that never quite believes life is safe again. Alice Hanna shares the extraordinary story of her adventurous mother, her mother’s chronic pain and mental health decline, and the suicide that changed Alice’s brain, relationships and sense of security. Together, Alice and Toni explore anxiety, PTSD, catastrophic thinking, guilt, young caring, and the slow work of letting people back in. This is a tender, practical episode for anyone living with anxiety, loving someone through mental illness, or carrying complicated grief.TopicsSuicide loss and complicated griefYoung carers and caregiver burnoutChronic pain, disability and mental healthShock, “do mode” and nervous system traumaAnxiety, PTSD and catastrophic thinkingGuilt, shame and letting people in againGrounding, breath, gratitude and daily toolsBeyond Blue advocacy and reaching outEpisode Specific LinksBeyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Shitbox Rally: https://www.shitboxrally.com.au/Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/how-my-mothers-s…lice-hanna-ep-94/ Related Episodes# 72 Losing Layla with Vanessa Gorman#  73 Good Grief with Vanessa Gorman#   90  Surviving Suicide - A Boatload of Miracles with Donna Thistlewaite Heads Up Includes detailed discussion of suicide, suicide attempts, trauma symptoms and grief.Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    5 Minutes To Improve Your LIfe in 16 Ways with Toni Powell ep 93

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewSHOWNOTES:  5 Minutes To Improve Your LIfe in 16 Ways with Toni Powell  ep 93This episode introduces a simple, science-backed practice that takes just minutes a day and quietly reshapes your wellbeing, brain, relationships and even how you age. Loving-kindness meditation is free, accessible, and far more powerful than it sounds. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and real research, Toni walks through sixteen evidence-based benefits, from emotional regulation and pain reduction to increased compassion, resilience and social connection. No chanting cushions required.TopicsLoving-kindness meditation explained simplyEmotional wellbeing and purposeNervous system regulation and vagal tonePain, trauma and PTSD researchBrain structure, empathy and emotional intelligenceTelomeres, ageing and long-term healthBias reduction, compassion and relationshipsSelf-criticism versus self-kindnessEpisode Specific LinksLoving-kindness meditation resources (guided practices): https://youtu.be/9cxtdiXBQDk?si=ayqW6daqCis_WtI3Episode transcript: https://shithappy.com/5-minutes-to-imp…oni-powell-ep-93/Find Related Episodes on www.shithappy.com#76  The Prescription You Don't Need A Dr For with Roni Beauchamp # 75 You Can Change The World with Toni Powell# 74 Love, Meth and Miracles with Beau Haywood Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    The Prescription You Don't Need A Dr For with Roni Beauchamp ep 92

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Lifestyle medicine is the prescription most of us aren’t getting. Toni speaks with Roni Beauchamp, CEO of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, about the real foundations of health: sleep, movement, food, social connection, behaviour change and prevention. Why aren’t doctors trained in lifestyle or nutrition? Why do we wait until we’re sick? And how do we build a life and health span that keeps us thriving, not just surviving? Roni’s story will change how you think about health, medication, happiness and prevention.Topics Lifestyle medicine and prevention, wellbeing and mental health, the gut–brain connection, sleep, chronic illness and health span, movement and nutrition, avoiding harmful substances, social support, small behaviour changes, the problem with “sickness systems,” pharmaceuticals vs lifestyle.Episode Specific Links Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine: https://lifestylemedicine.org.au/ Transcript link Guest bio link:  https://shithappy.com/the-prescription…-beauchamp-ep-92/ ‎Related Episode Links #20 Blindsided By Benzos with Deke Ludwig #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    What Are The Words That Guide Your LIfe? ep 91

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: A warm, funny and deeply human “More Shit Happy” episode exploring the powerful words people choose to live by. This conversation celebrates wellbeing, mindset, kindness, authenticity, resilience and the tiny 1% actions that shape mental health, happiness and real life growth. From grief and courage to fun, Nerf-gun joy and rediscovering who we really are, this episode offers practical inspiration for anyone wanting motivation, perspective, connection and a more meaningful life.Topics • 1% better habits and small daily actions • Compassion, patience and imperfect humanity • It’s never too late and self-belief • Authenticity, boundaries and life reinvention • Being-doing-having and personal agency • Gratitude, kindness and bringing back fun Find Related Episode at www.shithappy.com: https://shithappy.com/what-are-the-wor…-your-life-ep-91/ #78 When The Universe Drops A Tree On You – Bart Walsh #84 I’m Gay: A Plot Twist – Meralda Bateman #60 Gold At Sixty-One  – Carol Cook #92 The Prescription You Don't Need a Dr Fro – Roni Beauchamp #88 When Someone Steals Your Dream – Maureen #72 Losing Layla – Vanessa GormanSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Surviving Suicide: A Boatload of Miracles with Donna Thistlewaite ep 90

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes:After a workplace conflict detonates Donna Thistlewaite’s confidence, intrusive thoughts spiral fast and end in a suicide attempt from Brisbane’s Story Bridge. Donna survives in a chain of near-impossible events and, years later, uses her story to shift stigma, build hope, and teach practical tools for wellbeing. This episode explores suicide prevention, anxiety, shame, catastrophising, nervous system overload, and why you cannot “think your way out” when your brain is in fight-flight.TopicsWork stress, humiliation, imposter thoughtsAnxiety, sleep loss, nervous system overloadSuicide attempt and survivalWhy the suicidal brain feels “rational”Lifeline volunteering and the power of being heardRecovery routines: exercise, cycling, gratitudeStorytelling, shame, privacy and telling familyHope: emotional states are temporaryEpisode SpecificLinksDonna Thistlewaite about: https://donnathistlethwaite.com.au/Australian Story episode featuring Donna (2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jpy9RBEDtgLifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114?q=get-help/services/131114Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/surviving-suicid…f-miracles-ep-90/Related Episodes# 20  Blindsided By Benzos - Deke Ludwig# 94  How My Mother's Suicide Changed My Life Forever with Alice Hanna# 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 and 25 with Toni about her journey with mental health:Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    We Learned New Stuff - In Bed With Phil ep 89

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: We Learned New Stuff - In Bed With Phil  ep 89 What if everything you “knew” turned out to be wrong—or at least surprising? In this fun In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil swap strange facts, quirky discoveries, and laugh-out-loud oddities. From Elton John’s favorite song to why Saudi Arabia imports sand, and why astronauts can’t whistle in space—this mix of truth, myth-busting, and comedy will spark your curiosity and remind you that wellbeing and mental health often start with wonder, surprise, and laughter.TopicsElton John’s surprising favorite songWhy desert nations import sandOldest university founded by a womanSudan’s 200 pyramidsTime, calendars, and clocks in EthiopiaFact-checking viral internet “truths”Astronauts and whistling in spaceCowboy “tumbleweed” dad jokeEpisode Specific LinksSmile – Charlie Chaplin song: https://youtu.be/YynxFjMXF1Y?si=bYj7c6ajtIH5FAI_Al-Qarawiyyin University: https://alqarawiyyeenuniversity.org/Transcript  https://shithappy.com/we-learned-new-s…-with-phil-ep-89/Related Episode Links# 81  In Bed With Phil - We might be Spicy#curiosity, #funfacts, #randomknowledge, #interestingfacts, #quirkytruths, #didyouknow, #triviaSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    What Happened When They Stole My Business with Maureen Hascoet ep 88

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: Maureen Hascoet built a bold plan to change Scotland’s film industry while her family faced a Huntington’s diagnosis. Then investors manoeuvred her out of her own studio, triggering betrayal trauma, burnout, panic, and a frightening intrusive thought on the motorway. In this raw conversation, Maureen shares how she rebuilt power, boundaries, and purpose through community support, therapy, resilience practices, and new projects that protect creatives from being taken advantage of.TopicsBetrayal, grief and business lossBurnout, panic attacks, intrusive thoughtsChronic stress and family illnessLegal battles, power and protectionRebuilding after collapseCommunity, dignity, identityEpisode SpecificLinksFirewalker Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/firewalkerfilms/Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/what-happened-wh…en-hascoet-ep-88/Related EpisodeS #68 A Filmmakers Improbable Journey to Mission Impossible – Chris JonesSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How Stealing A Rock Changed My Career with Monty Badami ep 87

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes A short but powerful “But wait, there’s more” follow-up with anthropologist Monty Badami that dives into identity, culture, wellbeing and meaning. Monty shares his time in South India with the Pania community, the limits of a purely biomedical approach to mental health, and a story that still gives Toni goosebumps: the day an elder knew she’d taken a stone from the river. You’ll also hear how this moment helped Monty shift from psychology to anthropology, and how objects, rituals and place can hold memory, belonging and healing.TopicsIndigenous communities in South India and the Pania peopleStructural violence, marginalisation and mental healthLimits of “quick fix” biomedical modelsCulture, story and community as meaning-makingObjects, rituals and place as memory and identitySpirit possession beliefs and cultural worldview shiftsAnthropology vs psychology and why Monty changed pathsGrief, belonging and what we carryEpisode Specific LinksMonty Badami: https://montybadami.com/https://www.habitus.org/about Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/how-stealing-a-r…nty-badami-ep-87/Related Episodes Find at www.shithappy.com# 2 Betrayals, Bombs and Badassery with Heidi Dening# 3 Anxiety, Connection and King Kong with Heidi Dening# 36 Dreqms, Miracles and Enlightenment with Paul McDermottSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How To Get Curious Not Furious with Monty Badami ep 86

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotesWhat does it really mean to be human in a messy, uncertain world? Anthropologist Monty Badami joins Toni Powell for a thoughtful, funny and deeply humane conversation about wellbeing, mental health, conflict, compassion and meaning-making. From cancel culture and free speech to perfectionism, vulnerability and sitting with discomfort, this episode explores how embracing complexity, rather than escaping it, helps us navigate life, relationships and modern stress with more empathy and resilience.TopicsHuman complexity and meaning-makingWellbeing, mental health and emotional literacySitting with discomfort and uncertaintyPerfectionism, vulnerability and self-compassionCancel culture, free speech and empathyConflict, resistance and unmet needsCreativity, art and the role of reflectionHope, despair and shared humanityEpisode Specific LinksMonty Badami TEDx Talk (mentioned): https://youtu.be/G052sRQ_8gE?si=6nAZG_IlFEcHB0AjHabitus Social Enterprise: https://www.habitus.org/aboutCarl Sagan – Cosmos (mentioned): https://youtu.be/g3ZdqeW-CUA?si=59JoU7OdWZlPZeQ4Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/how-to-get-curio…nty-badami-ep-86/Related Episodes# 36  Dreams, Miracles & Enlightenment with Paul McDermott# 2 and # 3 with Heidi DeningSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Let Me Tell You About A Miracle ep 85

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes:This Miracles edition of But Wait, There’s More gathers powerful real-life stories of meaning, hope, grief and connection from past guests. From near-death reassurance and spiritual presence to long-lost family reunions, unexpected provision, and profound end-of-life experiences, these conversations explore how moments we can’t explain reshape identity, purpose, wellbeing and mental health. Listeners seeking comfort, reflection, courage or curiosity about the unseen threads of life will find resonance and relief in these shared human stories.TopicsNear-death insight, spiritual presence, grief and loss, serendipity, family reconnection, intuitive experiences, purpose, hope, unseen supportTranscript and Bio:  https://shithappy.com/let-me-tell-you-…-a-miracle-ep-85/  Episode Specific Links -  find on www.shithappy.com # 84 Meralda Bateman " I'm gay?" The Plot Twist I Didn't See Coming # 78 Bart Walsh - “When the Universe Drops a Tree on You” ( # 81  Frank Frikker - The Magic of Music and Laughter # 54 Monica Rosenfeld - Stories That Stir) # 80 Paul Fairweather - Finding Your Creative Side #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    "I'm Gay?" The Plot Twist I Didn't See Coming with Meralda Bateman ep 84

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: "I'm Gay?" The Plot Twist I Didn't See Coming with Meralda Bateman ep 84An unexpected, funny and deeply moving story about love, identity, wellbeing and family. Marelda Bateman shares how leaving a long marriage, navigating mental health challenges, and falling in love with a woman at 40 reshaped her life. This episode explores relationships, parenting, resilience, sexuality and what happens when following truth leads to a richer, more authentic life.Topics• Mental health during separation • Coming out later in life • Parenting through major change • Same-sex relationships • Identity and belief systems • Blended families • Wellbeing and resilienceEpisode Specific Links • Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/im-gay-the-plot-…da-bateman-ep-84/Related Episodes•  # 52 In Bed with Phil – Peanuts Are Destroying Our Marriage • # 63 Holiday Special on First Meetings #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #motivation Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    A Very Spicy In Bed with Phil ep 83

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview ShownotesIn this In Bed with Phil episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni and Phil share an honest, lived-experience conversation about autism, ADHD and neurodivergence later in life. They explore sensory overload, misinterpretation of behaviour, late diagnosis, dopamine, anxiety and why difference is so often labelled as “difficult.” With humour and deep compassion, this episode reframes neurodivergence through a wellbeing and mental health lens, offering understanding, relief and practical insight for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood or out of step with the world.TopicsAutism and ADHD Late diagnosis Sensory sensitivity Neurodivergence and mental health Misunderstood behaviour Compassion and differenceTranscript & Bio: https://shithappy.com/a-very-spicy-in-…-with-phil-ep-83/Related Episodes any In Bed with Phil episodes#82 Patricia  | EMBRACING the adventure of AUTISM IN FIJIHeads UpDiscussion of autism, ADHD, anxiety and mental health.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Embracing Autism in Fiji With Patricia Naisara ep 82

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTESWhen a child is diagnosed with profound autism, life changes instantly. In this powerful episode of Sh!t Happy, Fijian lawyer and HR leader Patricia Naisara shares her family’s lived experience of raising a neurodivergent child in a system with almost no support. This is an honest conversation about parenting, mental health, wellbeing, marriage under pressure, advocacy, and learning to live with uncertainty while still choosing joy, humour and compassion. A deeply human episode for parents, carers, leaders and anyone navigating autism or unexpected life challenges.Topics• Autism and neurodiversity • Parenting and mental health • Marriage and teamwork under stress • Advocacy and awareness • Patience, compassion and wellbeingEpisode Specific Links • Pacific Autism Centre (Fiji): https://www.mwcsp.gov.fj/2024/10/30/ministry-of-women-children-social-protection-supports-pacific-autism-centre/ • Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/embracing-autism…ia-naisara-ep-82/Related Episodes#83 Turns Out We Are Quite Spicy - In Bed With PhilSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    The Magic Of Music & Laughter with Frank Frikker ep 81

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotesMusic and laughter can be powerful tools for wellbeing, creativity and mental health. In this episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni Powell chats with composer and songwriter Frank Frikker about creativity later in life, finding joy through music, and using humour as a way through difficult times. From catchy tunes that get stuck in your head to satirical songs about leaf blowers and the absurdity of modern life, Frank shares how music, laughter and storytelling can lift mood, ease stress, and help us make sense of the chaos around us.TopicsCreativity and wellbeing Music and mental health Humour as coping Finding joy later in life Satire and storytelling Art as healingEpisode Specific LinksFrank Frikker music and recordings Song: In Your Head:https://music.apple.com/us/album/pretzel-poem-project/1776770854 Song and video: Leafblower: hhttps://music.apple.com/us/song/leaf-blower-anthem/1458175851 Album: Yarmouk: https://music.apple.com/us/album/yarmouk/1458175848 Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/the-magic-of-mus…nk-frikker-ep-81/Related Episode: Find them on www.shithappy.com# 38  Tammy Van Wisse – She Took On Impossible and Won# 80   Paul Fairweather - How To Grow Your Creative Side#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How To Grow Your Creative Side with Paul Fairweather ep 80

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: How To Grow Your Creative Side with Paul Fairweather ep 80Creativity isn’t about being artistic. It’s about problem-solving, confidence, wellbeing and learning how to live better in a messy world. In this episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni Powell talks with artist, architect and keynote speaker Paul Fairweather about why creativity is essential for mental health, stress reduction and leadership. Paul explains how simple creative acts like doodling, knitting or walking can rewire the brain, calm anxiety and unlock new perspectives, even for people who believe they are “not creative”.TopicsCreativity and mental healthStress reduction and brain wiringWhy most people think they’re not creativeDoodling, flow states and neuroscienceCreativity in leadership and problem-solvingEpisode Specific LinksPaul Fairweather website: https://www.paulfairweather.com/Bold, Brave & a Bit Quirky by Paul Fairweather: https://www.paulfairweather.com/bookAdobe Creative Types test: https://mycreativetype.com/Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/how-to-grow-your…airweather-ep-80/Find Related Episodes at www.shithappy.com# 83 In Bed - A Very Spicy# 18 Curing My Crisis Creatively with Toni PowellSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    In Bed With Phil - Strike A Bad Patch Race ep 79

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: In Bed With Phil - Strike A Bad Patch Race ep 79In this In Bed with Phil episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni and Phil share a darkly funny story from their past, reframing a brutal 16-day run of breakdowns, grief, financial stress and family chaos as a fictional endurance event called The Bad Patch Race. Through humour and perspective, they explore wellbeing, mental health, relationships under pressure, and how laughter can help people cope when life feels relentless.TopicsWellbeing and mental healthReframing stress and bad luckHumour as a coping strategyRelationships during hard timesFinancial pressure and griefEpisode Specific LinksTranscript:  https://shithappy.com/in-bed-with-phil…patch-race-ep-79/Related EpisodeS# 4 In Bed with Phil: Fear, Moths & Mattresses#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #motivation Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    When The Universe Drops A Tree On You with Bart Walsh ep 78

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTESAt 23, Bart Walsh was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that took his jaw, changed his voice, and rerouted his entire life. In this deeply honest Sh!t Happy conversation, Bart shares how illness, addiction, fitness, and storytelling shaped his wellbeing, mental health, and resilience. Now facing a progressive neurological condition, he reflects on ownership, identity, anxiety, and what it really takes to keep moving forward when life keeps shifting the goalposts.Topics Cancer diagnosis at a young age Identity and body image Fitness as a tool for wellbeing Addiction and recovery Resilience and ownership Neurological illness and anxiety Storytelling as healingEpisode Specific Links  Bart's website: https://bartwalsh.com.au/  Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/when-the-univers…bart-walsh-ep-78/Find Related Episodes on www.shithappy.com# 20 Deke Ludwig Blindsided by Benzos# 38 Battling The Mind Sharks with Tammy Van WisseSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Building An Enduring Marriage with Craig and Kelly Higgins-Devine ep 77

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewSHOWNOTES: What really makes a long marriage last when the spark fades, conflict is avoided, or life pulls you apart? In this honest and often funny conversation, broadcaster Kelly Higgins-Devine and her husband Craig share the reality of nearly three decades together, including a two-year separation and finding their way back. A grounded discussion on relationships, mental health, wellbeing, forgiveness, identity, parenting roles, conflict avoidance and why friendship matters more than fireworks.TopicsLong-term marriage realitiesSeparation and reconciliationConflict avoidance and communicationIdentity within relationshipsParenting roles and expectationsForgiveness and emotional maturityEpisode Specific LinksTranscript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/building-an-endu…ins-devine-ep-77/Kelly Higgins-Devine: Kelly Higgins-Devine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Higgins-Devi        https://www.abc.net.au/listen/kelly-higgins-devine/7951906John Gottman website: https://www.gottman.com/Related Episodes Find Related Episode at www.shithappy.com# 30 How I Healed My Marriage in 30 Days # 52 Peanuts Are Destroying Our Relationship :#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    That Thing They Criticize ? Cultivate it! with Kelly Higgins-Devine ep 76

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewSHOWNOTES: Broadcaster Kelly Higgins-Devine shares the real story behind burnout, depression and recovery after the emotional toll of emergency broadcasting during the 2011 Brisbane floods. In this warm, candid interview, she unpacks how depression sneaks up, the power of negative self-talk, why therapy and medication helped, and the simple question “Is that true?” that cracked open her darkness. A practical, human episode about mental health, resilience, perspective and staying true to yourself in public life.TopicsDepression warning signs and burnout2011 Brisbane floods and emotional loadTherapy, medication and recoveryNegative self-talk and catastrophisingHandling criticism and public judgementPerspective shifts and resilience toolsEpisode Specific LinksTranscript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/that-thing-they-…ins-devine-ep-76/Kelly Higgins-Devine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Higgins-Devine          https://www.abc.net.au/listen/kelly-higgins-devine/7951906 Find Related Episode at www.shithappy.com: # 77 Building An Enduring Love with Craig & Kelly#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    You Have The Power To Change The World with Toni Powell ep 75

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTESIn a world that can feel divided, overwhelming and hostile, this episode explores how kindness isn’t weakness but one of the most powerful tools for mental health, wellbeing and connection. Toni Powell introduces the idea of “KINDING”, kindness in action, and explains why outward focus improves mood, reduces anxiety and strengthens relationships. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioural research and moving real-life stories, this episode shows how small acts of kindness create ripple effects that change others and reshape who we become.Topics Kindness and wellbeing Mental health and outward focus The neuroscience of connection Kindness as a daily practice Ripple effects of behaviour Courage, discomfort and growthEpisode Specific Links Kindness Is Contagious documentary – David Gaz : https://youtu.be/uWiaqvUFRj8?si=njmcE-EG7iQjtbD5 Kiva micro-loan charity : https://www.kiva.org/ Transcript : https://shithappy.com/you-have-the-pow…oni-powell-ep-75/Related Episodes  # 74 Beau Hayward  # 3 on King Kong & Connection Heads Up References to addiction, homelessness and suicidal ideation.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Nourish Street: Love, Meth and Miracles with Beau Haywood ep 74

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Nourish Street: Love, Meth and Miracles with Beau Haywood A raw and uplifting conversation about addiction, rock bottom, and rebuilding life through service. Beau Haywood spent 25 years addicted to meth before a failed suicide attempt sent him into rehab. Two years later, he’s clean and running Nourish Street—feeding and supporting people experiencing homelessness across Brisbane. We talk about mental health, community, miracles, purpose, and the power of turning pain into purpose.Topics – Addiction, mental health and recovery – Homelessness misconceptions – Finding purpose after rock bottom – Nourish Street charity and volunteer work – Community, miracles and meaningEpisode Specific Links Nourish Street: https://www.nourishstreetinc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NourishStreetInc Moonya Rehab: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/alcohol-and-other-drug-services/qld/ Sunrise Way Rehab (Toowoomba): https://www.sunriseway.com.au/Transcript: https://shithappy.com/nourish-street-l…au-haywood-ep-74/Related Episode Links * 20 Blindsided by Benzos with Deke  Heads Up This episode includes discussion of suicide and addiction.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Good Grief with Vanessa Gorman ep 73

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview DescriptionAfter Tuesday’s powerful interview about Losing Layla, Vanessa Gorman returns to share the wisdom she gained while navigating deep grief. She talks about what helps, what harms, why platitudes push people away, and how grief stored in the body will surface unless it is felt, expressed, and released. Vanessa explains the physical nature of grief, the importance of safe listeners, and how earlier unprocessed loss reappeared decades later. This is a grounded, compassionate guide to supporting someone through profound pain—and finding a way toward good grief.Topics– What helps and harms in deep grief – Why platitudes create distance – The physicality of “good grief” – Buried childhood grief returning – The importance of safe, present listeners – How partners, friends, and family can truly help – Allowing waves of emotion – Ceremonies as healing anchorsEpisode Specific Links Losing Layla (film): https://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/50384/losing-layla Layla’s Story (book): https://www.penguin.com.au/books/laylas-story-9781742281117 Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/good-grief-with-…ssa-gorman-ep-73/ Find Related Episode on www.shithappy.com *  73   Vanessa Gorman *  8  Cathy Henkel * 14  Petrea King Heads UpDiscusses death, childhood loss, and intense grief.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Losing Layla - A Beautiful Mourning with Vanessa Gorman ep 72

    This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterviewSHOWNOTES: Losing Layla - A Beautiful Mourning with Vanessa Gorman ep 72Vanessa Gorman takes us inside one of the most intimate and influential Australian documentaries made: Losing Layla. What began as a personal film about wanting a baby became a raw, unfiltered record of birth, loss, and the radical act of keeping love present in the darkest hours. Vanessa talks about filming the pregnancy, the emergency cesarean, the neonatal retrieval team, Layla’s short life, taking her home, and how showing the full truth of grief helped change how families and hospitals approach neonatal death. This is a tender, powerful conversation about love, loss, and the courage to stay open.Topics– The accidental beginning of Losing Layla – Filming intimacy before filming was normal – Emergency cesarean and neonatal distress – Bringing Layla home – How the documentary changed hospital practices – Complex grief for both parents – The need to “be seen” in loss – Friendship, support, and emotional honestyEpisode Specific Links Losing Layla (film): https://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/50384/losing-layla Layla’s Story (book): https://www.penguin.com.au/books/laylas-story-9781742281117 Transcript: https://shithappy.com/losing-layla-a-b…ssa-gorman-ep-72/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-gorman-b565014/?originalSubdomain=auFind Related Episodes on www.shithappy.com *  8 Cathy Henkel – A Joyful Death * 14 Petrea King – A Spiritual Survival Story * 2  Heidi Dening – Petrol Bombs, Tsunamis and Badassery * 73 Good Grief with Vanessa Gorman Heads UpThis episode discusses neonatal death and intense grief.Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Your Brain Is Lying To You - In Bed With Phil ep 71

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Your Brain Is Lying To You - In Bed With Phil ep 71Your brain is lying to you—and it’s wrecking your relationships, wellbeing, and mental health without you realising. In this In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil unpack the sneaky science of self-justification, cognitive dissonance, false memories, blame, and why good people do hurtful things while believing they’re innocent. A funny, confronting, deeply practical chat that helps you see your blind spots, improve connection, and radically shift how you understand conflict.Topics Cognitive dissonance Self-justification Memory blind spots Conflict and blame Wellbeing + mental health Relationships under stress Parenting patterns Why our brains hide our role in dramaEpisode Specific LinksTranscript & Bio: https://shithappy.com/your-brain-is-ly…-with-phil-ep-71/ Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) – Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson: https://www.booktopia.com.au/mistakes-were-made-but-not-by-me--carol-tavris/book/9781780666952.htmlRelated Episodes * 70 Leanne Spencer - My Beautiful Sobriety* 52 In Bed - Peanuts Are Destroying Our RelationshipHeads Up Includes frank discussion of conflict patterns and human bias.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    My Beautiful Sobriety with Leanne Spencer ep 70

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: My Beautiful Sobriety with Leanne Spencer ep 70 When life’s chaos drives you to the bottle—or anywhere else for escape—this candid and surprisingly funny conversation will help you find your way back. London speaker and wellbeing expert Leanne Spencer shares how she went from three bottles of wine a night to 14 years sober. With raw honesty and sharp humour, she and Toni explore addiction, denial, identity, and how reforming destructive habits begins with brutal self-awareness.TopicsAlcohol addiction, recovery and relapse preventionDenial, identity, and personal reformPractical post-rehab coping toolsThe role of values in sustaining changeWorkplace wellbeing and high performanceHumour in healingEpisode Specific LinksLeanne Spencer’s website: https://leannespencer.co.uk/Sustain: The Hero’s Journey to Self-Leadership (book) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sustain-Mastering-high-performance-Leanne-Spencer/dp/1781339384/Cadence: The Secret to Achieving and Sustaining High Performance (book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781336326Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/my-beautiful-sob…ne-spencer-ep-70/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570# 20 Deke's battle with Benzos#72  Our Lying Brains #wellbeing, #mentalhealth, #addictionrecovery, #resilience, #selfawareness, Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How I Got To Work On Mission Impossible with Chris Jones ep 69

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: How I Got To Work On Mission Impossible with Chris Jones ep 69London filmmaker Chris Jones returns with the wild, wonderful, and ridiculously stressful story of how he ended up directing splinter unit on Mission Impossible. From explosions to wrist-watch closeups, Cannes premieres, and the power of a single yes back in 1997, Chris unpacks the sheer madness of big-budget filmmaking and the unlikely path that took him there. This is a deep dive into creativity, commitment, and the magic of shaping a story frame by frame.Topics• How Chris landed Mission Impossible • What splinter unit really does • Working under Christopher McQuarrie • Why naivety can be a superpower • Cannes, career turns, and privilege • Eddie Hamilton’s rise • Filmmaking craft, post-production magic • Inspiration, ego, and finding your pathEpisode Specific Links• Chris Jones – Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook • Transcript Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/how-i-got-to-wor…hris-jones-ep-69/ Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook: https://guerillafilm.com/Chris's website: https://jonesfilm.co.uk/Related Episode Links#68 with Chris Jones#56 &57 with Rick Stevenonand all the Heart of Gold episodes # 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 and 25 #missionimpossible, #filmmaking,Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    A Filmmaker's Improbable Journey to Directing on Mission Impossible with Chris Jones #68

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: A Filmmaker's Improbable Journey to Directing on Mission Impossible with Chris Jones #68Filmmaker Chris Jones shares the wild, gritty, and deeply meaningful journey behind his Oscar-shortlisted short Gone Fishing, his early guerrilla films, dawn raids, near-catastrophes, and the self-development quest that reshaped his life. A brutally honest, funny, and inspiring masterclass in creativity, resilience, filmmaking, and mental health. If you need courage, a mindset reset, or a nudge toward your own brave next step, this episode will hit the spot.Topics • Turning catastrophes into creative fuel • True guerrilla filmmaking • Mental health, identity, and burnout • Joy, risk, and the “bliss” of creativity • Gone Fishing and the power of meaning-first stories • How he ended up directing on Mission Impossible • Heart of Gold Film Festival memoriesEpisode Specific Links Chris’s documentary about Heart of Gold: https://chrisjonesblog.com/2009/03/heart-of-gold-guerilla-masterclass-approaches.html Link to request Gone Fishing from Chris : https://livingspiritgroup.com/gone-fishing-short-film/ Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/a-filmmakers-imp…h-chris-jones-68/ Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook: https://guerillafilm.com/Chris's website: https://jonesfilm.co.uk/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570The Heart of Gold Story: # 18 Curing My Crisis Creatively with Toni Powell#19  The Shootout with Toni & Phil#21   A Highly Unlikely Story with Toni#22  Going for Gold with Toni & Phil#24  From Dream to Disaster with Toni#25   From Shitshow to Shift with Toni & Phil# 69   More of Chris's story.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guests Tell Stories of Great Kindness - Holiday Special ep 67

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Tell Stories of Great Kindness - Holiday Special ep 67Kindness is contagious—and sometimes it comes from the most unexpected places. In this holiday special, four Sh!t Happy guests share unforgettable moments when kindness changed everything. From strangers guarding luggage and chiropractors offering healing on the beach, to a surprise champagne celebration and the power of one encouraging word, these stories remind us how mental health, resilience, and wellbeing grow when people choose kindness.TopicsRandom acts of kindness from strangersThe life-changing power of encouragementSmall gestures that have lasting impactHealing through generosity and compassionCelebrating milestones with community and loveEpisode Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-abo…ay-special-ep-66/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570# 5 Miracle On The Camino with Stephanie Bergeron# 38  She Did The Impossible With Tammy Van Wisse# 44 The Sky Is Not The Limit with Cran Middlecoat #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #kindness, #randomactsofkindness,Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guests Share About Romance - Holiday Special ep 66

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share About Romance - Holiday Special ep 66 From handwritten Italian love notes to a surprise donkey with a red bow, this holiday special brims with the most romantic gestures our guests have ever experienced. You’ll hear about unexpected kindness, deep devotion, sparkling Vegas vows, and even a partner who wasn’t afraid to tackle a messy kitchen. Whether you’re craving inspiration for your own love life or just want to smile, these true stories will lift your heart and remind you of the many forms romance can take. Perfect holiday listening for anyone seeking joy, wellbeing, and a dash of fun.TopicsRomance in everyday and extraordinary gesturesLove letters and the power of the written wordSelfless acts in relationshipsDonkeys, Elvis, and unconventional surprisesHow kindness can feel deeply romanticEpisode Specific LinksTranscript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-about-romance-holiday-special-ep-66/ Toni’s course: https://www.tonipowell.com/product/lets-get-shit-happy-self-paced/USE THIS 30% OFF CODE : shithappyRelated Episode LinksEp 17: with Mary Lou Stevens Ep 41: with Mae DaEp 48 & 49  with  Nikki Beaumont Ep 38 & 39  with Tammy van Wisse Ep: 23 & 24 with  Fred Luskin – BOTH#romance, #loveletters, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guests Share Real Life Miracles - Holiday Special ep 65

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share Real Life Miracles - Holiday Special ep 65 Need some holiday magic? This special Sh!t Happy episode gathers extraordinary true “miracle” stories from guests you’ve already met on the show. From white doves in Assisi with Petrea King to a mysterious old lady at her hospital bed, from Stephanie Bergeron’s perfectly-timed encounters to Paul McDermott’s prophetic dream group, Tammy van Wisse’s final moment with her mother and Toni’s own bedside story, to Deke’s shooting-star goodbye and his insight that resilience itself is a miracle. A moving, surprising listen on wellbeing, mental health, loss, resilience  Topics miracles, healing, near-death experiences, dreams, timing, resilience, spirituality, grief, connectionEpisode Specific LinksQuest for Life Foundation (Petrea King) https://questforlife.org.au/UVA Division of Perceptual Studies panel (John Cleese) on youtube: https://youtu.be/4RGizqsLumo?si=jrHEhKY8nZSAopoDThe Happiest Man on Earth – Eddie Jaku: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-happiest-man-on-earth-eddie-jaku/book/9781760980085.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21622022821&gbraid=0AAAAA-Ia9hN0pAqny6DX_QDCAXxK0qWoM&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx8PKBhD1ARIsAKsmGbcxBhDNYabmd9WirDsUqm8iGaLtFr8XoerDEej_oT9bjUopap2066waAp4KEALw_wcBTop Five Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-top-five-regrets-of-the-dying-bronnie-ware/book/9781401956004.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21618274688&gbraid=0AAAAA-Ia9hNWyDqLDUcTAI6T_WFNhI03O&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx8PKBhD1ARIsAKsmGbd4TyRj66-cM-jAwqv9JRm-r6llJ_TWsGEriV0021JzJ4MSP8Qt-SsaAjotEALw_wcBTranscript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-real-life-miracles-holiday-special-ep-65/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570ep 14 & 15 with Petrea King ep 5 & 6 with Stephanie Bergeron ep 35 & 36 with Paul McDermott ep 38 & 39  with Tammy van Wisseep 20  with Deke Ludwig Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guests Share Their Childhood Dreams - Holiday Special ep 64

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share Their Childhood Dreams -  Holiday Special ep 64 Ever wonder what your childhood dreams said about you? In this fun holiday special, guests share the quirky, heartfelt, and hilarious careers they once imagined for themselves. From teaching without realizing it meant kids, to becoming the Bionic Woman, to designing a backhoe, these stories are equal parts funny and revealing. A feel-good dose of nostalgia and insight into how dreams shift and strengths emerge—perfect for a wellbeing boost this holiday season.TopicsChildhood career dreams and surprisesWhy inspiration often comes from family or TV showsThe humour in unrealistic goalsFinding strengths and real paths in adulthoodEpisode Specific LinksTranscript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-their-childhood-dreams-holiday-special-ep-64/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570ep 39 & 39 with Tammy van Wisse: ep 20 with Deke Ludwig ep 47 & 48 with Nikki Beaumont #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #childhooddreams, #careerjourney, #nostalgiaSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guests Share How They First Met Their Love - Holiday Special ep 63

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share How They First Met Their Love - Holiday Special ep  63Love at first sight, illegal visas, meditation dreams, and a tango that turned into marriage—this New Year’s Day holiday special is packed with unforgettable first-meeting stories. Heidi Dening reveals how Batgirl fell for King Kong, Mary-Lou Stevens shares how a silent retreat led her to love, Mark Matthews tells his nightclub-to-surf romance, and Paul McDermott recounts the most extraordinary tango-fuelled meeting you’ll ever hear. Perfect listening for anyone who loves stories about relationships, serendipity, and the surprising ways we find connection.TopicsHeidi’s hilarious King Kong first meeting storyThe “proposed marriage visa” surpriseMary-Lou’s dream of a cup of teaHow meditation and mindfulness helped her meet loveMark Matthews’ love at first sight in Surfers ParadisePaul McDermott’s dream-led tango encounter that became destinyHow dreams, chance, and persistence shape relationshipsFind Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570Episode Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-how…ay-special-ep-63/#2 with Heidi Dening #11 with Mark Matthews# 17  with Mary-Lou Stephens# 35  with Paul McDermott#LoveStories,  #Relationships, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guests Share Their Favourite - Books Holiday Special ep 62

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share Their Favourite Books - Holiday Special ep 62 Books can shape lives, shift perspectives, and sometimes even spark laughter in the bedroom. In this Sh!t Happy holiday special, guests reveal the books that most changed or uplifted them—from Jack Canfield’s Success Principles to Louise Hay, from Ram Dass’s Be Here Now to Johann Hari’s Lost Connections, and even Fifty Shades of Grey. You’ll hear stories of healing, meditation, resilience, forgiveness, and joy, with recommendations that may just inspire your own reading list. Perfect holiday listening for anyone curious about wellbeing, mental health, and the power of words to transform.TopicsThe books that shaped our guests’ livesHow reading influences resilience and wellbeingSurprising answers to “most uplifting book”Meditation, forgiveness, and spiritual awakeningsThe role of connection in mental healthChoosing happiness and living without regretEpisode Specific LinksTranscript  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-the…ay-special-ep-62/The Success Principles – Jack Canfield: https://amzn.to/3IOFtOmYou Can Heal Your Life – Louise Hay: https://amzn.to/4nZmakgBe Here Now – Ram Dass: https://amzn.to/3IQOnuCLost Connections – Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/3Kuhc0AThe Happiest Man on Earth – Eddie Jaku: https://amzn.to/46z0GVMTop Five Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware: https://amzn.to/4gRO2VjFind Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570# 2 Bombs Betrayal and Badassery with Heidi Denning # 23 Hip Hop For Healing with Winitha Bonney  # 17 Sex, Drugs & Meditation with Mary-Lou Stephens # 26 Finding Inner Peace with Fred Luskin # 20 Blindsided By Benzos with Deke Ludwig #books, #reading, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61In this hilarious In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most ridiculous run-in with the police — a six-hour chase that ended in laughter rather than cuffs. Plus, former cop-turned-Paralympian Carol Cooke returns with a wild tale about partying with bikies while undercover (sort of). A mix of comedy, storytelling, and pure “only-us” absurdity that proves wellbeing and joy come from how we see life’s surprises.TopicsPolice tales and mistaken identityCarol Cooke’s undercover-vibes biker storyToni and Phil’s six-hour police tailFinding humour in chaosHow curiosity and laughter boost wellbeingEpisode Specific LinksTranscript https://shithappy.com/the-police-chase…-with-phil-ep-61/ Related Episode Links  # 59 When The World Says No with Carol Cooke   #  60 Gold at 51 with Carol Cooke   # 55  Stories With Impact#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #laughtertherapy Support the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Gold At Fifty One - Why It Is Never Too Late with Carol Cooke ep 60

    This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Gold At 51 - Why It's Never Too Late with Carol Cooke ep 60 Paralympian Carol Cooke proves it’s never too late to chase impossible dreams. From being told she wasn’t strong enough to row, to becoming a world champion cyclist in her 50s, Carol’s story is packed with resilience, reinvention, and humour. This inspiring conversation offers powerful wellbeing lessons on grit, self-belief, and refusing to let others decide your limits. If you’ve ever thought your chance has passed, this episode might just change your mind.TopicsHow Carol went from masters swimming to Paralympic cyclingOvercoming rejection and bias in sportThe role of age, disability, and determination in successFinding opportunities in unexpected placesMental health lessons from elite sport and resilienceEpisode Specific LinksTranscript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/gold-at-fifty-on…arol-cooke-ep-60/Carol's website: https://www.carolcooke.com.au/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570* 59  Finding a Path When The World Says No with  Carol Cook  * 38 She Did The Impossible with Tammy Van Wisse#wellbeing, #resilience, #mentalhealth, #happinesspodcast, #carolcooke, #paralympicsSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How To Find Another Road When The World Says No with Carol Cooke, EP 59

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes : How To Find Another Road When The World Says No with Carol Cooke,  ep 59 When Paralympian Carol Cooke was told her life was over after an MS diagnosis, she refused to believe it. In this inspiring Shit Happy episode, Carol shares how she turned heartbreak and illness into a life packed with purpose, sport, and laughter. From shattered Olympic dreams to becoming a world champion cyclist, her story is a masterclass in resilience, wellbeing, and redefining what’s possible.TopicsResilience and wellbeing through adversityReframing diagnosis and identityLife with multiple sclerosisTurning rejection into redirectionRelationships, romance, and humour under pressureSport, purpose, and the pursuit of meaningEpisode Specific LinksCarol's website: carolcooke.com.auCarol’s books: Finding Your Inner Gold, The Force Within, Cycle of LifeTranscript & guest bio: https://shithappy.com/how-to-find-anot…arol-cooke-ep-59/Find Related Episode         # 11 Big Wave Wipeout with Mark Matthews ep 11        #14 A Spiritual Survival Story with Petrea King         # 38 She Did The Impossible with Tammy van Wisse #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #paralympics, #carolcookeSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Brushes With Fame - In Bed With Phil ep 58

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Brushes With Fame - In Bed With Phil ep  58What happens when you accidentally pat Raquel Welch’s bum, get lost showing Brené Brown around Sydney, or meet a 90-year-old monk who just came from a Segway tour in France? In this funny and surprisingly moving In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most memorable brushes with fame. From Hollywood icons to spiritual legends, they reveal what fame really looks like up close—and what these encounters taught them about humility, humour, and being human. A feel-good mix of laughter, insight, and wellbeing.TopicsAccidental “brush” with Raquel WelchMeeting Brother David Steindl-Rast and his humour, wisdom, and kindnessBrené Brown’s warmth, groundedness, and surprise text after a 20-hour flightMargaret Pomeranz and the ego-free zone at Heart of Gold Film FestivalThe myth of “don’t meet your heroes”What truly impressive people have in commonEpisode Specific LinksBrother David Steindl-Rast - https://grateful.org/ Paul Stamets – Fungi Perfecti: https://fungi.com/Transcript  https://shithappy.com/brushes-with-fame-in-bed-with-phil/Find Related Episodes        # 56 & 57 with Rick Stevenson         # 7 In Bed With Phil - Moths & Mattresses #joy, #brenebrown, #brotherdavidsteindlrast, #margaretpomeranz, #raquelwelch, #celebritystoriesSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES:  Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57Filmmaker Rick Stevenson returns with remarkable stories from his long friendship with mentor Robert Redford. From Sundance beginnings to creative courage, Rick reveals how Redford shaped his values, his art, and his fierce commitment to meaningful storytelling. This is a rich, funny, heartfelt conversation about purpose, authenticity, and staying true to your voice—essential listening for wellbeing, creativity, and personal growth.Topics Mentorship and purpose Creative integrity Sundance stories Environmental advocacy Self-worth and comparison Art, humility & courageEpisode Specific Links Rick’s StoryQ website: https://www.storyq.com/ Rick’s book: https://www.rickstevenson.com/the-book Transcript & guest bio (link): https://shithappy.com/robert-redford-m…-stevenson-ep-57/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 ep 56 with Rick Stevenson ep  53 with Monica Rosenfeld#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #robertredford, #mentorSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Who In The World Am I? with Rick Stevenson ep 56

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Who In The World Am I? with Rick Stevenson ep 56Filmmaker and master storyteller Rick Stevenson shares the heart of his 5,000 Days Project, an intimate longitudinal exploration of childhood and identity. This deep-dive into story, self-discovery, and emotional wellbeing reveals why helping kids articulate their inner world transforms mental health, resilience, and connection. A rich, moving conversation for anyone interested in growth, psychology, and the power of personal narrative.Topics Self-discovery and identity Childhood development Emotional processing and the brain Verbal journaling & narrative therapy StoryQ method Family, memory & belongingEpisode Specific Links Rick’s StoryQ website: https://www.storyq.com/21 Things You Forgot About Being a Kid and his personal story mentoring book: https://www.rickstevenson.com/the-bookTranscript & guest bio: https://shithappy.com/who-in-the-world…-stevenson-ep-56/ Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 # 57  My Mentor Robert Redford with Rick Stevenson: # 58  In Bed With Phil - Brushes With FameSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Two Stories That Had Long Term Impact - In Bed With Phil ep #55

    This is the fan mail link!  #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Two Stories That Had Long Term Impact - In Bed With Phil ep #55  In this “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and her “lovely Phil” dive into the stories that stick – the ones that lodge in our hearts and change how we see life. They share two unforgettable tales: one about a miraculous car-part appearing from the earth, and another of a mother who found light after devastating loss. Honest, funny, and deeply moving, this conversation explores the power of storytelling to heal, connect, and shape our wellbeing and mental health.Topics Storytelling and meaning • Resilience after loss • Hope and synchronicity • The healing power of narrative • Faith, humour, and perspective • Relationship warmth and shared reflection Transcript  https://shithappy.com/two-stories-that…in-bed-with-phil/  Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 ep- 53 & 54 with Monica Rosenfeld#ShitHappyPodcast, #InBedWithPhil, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Stories That Stir with Monica Rosenfeld ep 54

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Stories That Stir with Monica Rosenfeld ep 54 What if sharing your most vulnerable story could be deeply healing—for you and everyone listening? In this episode, Monica Rosenfeld reveals how Stories That Stir transforms raw, personal experiences into powerful 10-minute talks that break down barriers, build empathy, and foster connection. Discover why storytelling is more than entertainment—it’s a mental health tool, a wellbeing practice, and a way to turn crisis into transformation.TopicsWhy personal stories heal both teller and listenerMonica’s process for shaping raw experiences into tight, engaging talksBrain science: how storytelling synchronizes mindsStandout stories of resilience, humour, and transformationThe role of storytelling in empathy, wellbeing, and community connectionEpisode Specific LinksMonica's speaking website: www.monicarosenfeld.comStories That Stir: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/ – share your story or find an eventTranscript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/stories-that-sti…-rosenfeld-ep-54/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 ep 53 with Monica Rosenfeld   ep 56 with Rick Stevenson #storiesthatstir, #monicarosenfeld, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Storytelling For Good with Monica Rosenfeld ep 53

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: Storytelling For Good with Monica Rosenfeld  ep 53 What happens when a comedian, PR pro, and speaker follows her love of stories all the way from Dolly Magazine dreams to creating Stories That Stir? Monica Rosenfeld shares the winding path that led her from Channel Nine and comedy stages to founding a powerful storytelling movement that’s transforming lives. This conversation is about authenticity, courage, and the wellbeing boost that comes when we share—and hear—the truth.TopicsGrowing up in a Holocaust-survivor family and learning to read earlyFrom Dolly Magazine dreams to PR and Channel NineThe shock of stand-up comedy (and surviving open mic nights)Finding purpose in storytelling and human connectionThe birth of Stories That Stir during COVID lockdownWhy storytelling is medicine for mental health and communityEpisode Specific LinksStories That Stir Website: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/Transcript and guest bio https://shithappy.com/storytelling-for…ica-rosenfeld-53/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570ep 54 with Monica Rosenfeld  ep 41 with MaeDa   ep 50 & 51 with Rugare Gomo #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Peanuts Are Destroying Our Marriage - In Bed With Phil ep 52

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Peanuts Are Destroying Our Marriage - In Bed With Phil ep 52 In this hilarious and heartfelt In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil celebrate 48 years of marriage with peanuts, laughter, and lessons in love. They share the funny origin story of their relationship (complete with a pregnancy, a “what-the-f-have-we-done” limo moment, and a misguided note about peanuts ruining their marriage) before unpacking the real secrets behind a lasting relationship—kindness, humour, and learning to laugh at yourself. A warm, wise, and very funny listen for anyone navigating long-term love, wellbeing, and connection.Topics Marriage longevity, humour in relationships, kindness, conflict repair, emotional intelligence, laughter as therapy, relationship skills, self-reflection, long-term love, wellbeing in partnership.Episode Specific Links Transcript: https://shithappy.com/peanuts-are-dest…-with-phil-ep-52/ Find Related IN BED With PHIL Episodes on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570ep 4 About Usep 7 Moths, Fear & Mattressesep 31 Annoying Each Other ep 34 Swapping Lives#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #relationships, #couplesSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    How To Love Yourself with Rugare Gomo EP #51

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast,  #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: How To Love Yourself with Rugare Gomo EP #51 What does it really take to love yourself? In this But Wait There’s More episode, Rugare Gomo unpacks the journey beyond success, sharing the practices that turned self-criticism into authentic self-love. With courage, values, and daily rituals like journaling, boundaries, and integrity, Rugare shows how to move from living as a victim to living free. A powerful listen for anyone seeking wellbeing, resilience, and real mental health tools.TopicsSelf-love as a daily practiceMoving beyond past limitationsTheory vs. practice in personal growthValues as a decision-making compassJournaling as a tool for transformationBoundaries as self-respectThe courage to live authenticallyEpisode Specific LinksRugare Gomo’s book: Dreams: Forging My Own Path:https://amzn.to/3IqyZVVKristin Neff – Self-Compassion:https://amzn.to/3IKfFmyBrené Brown – The Gifts of Imperfection + Workbook:https://amzn.to/3KtBcAuTranscript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/how-to-love-your…ugare-gomo-ep-51/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570#51 The Courage to Be Me - Rugare Gomo#26  Finding Inner Peace with Fred Luskin#27How To Forgive with Fred LuskinHeads Up Includes discussion of addiction recovery and the challenges of coming out in conservative contex#SelfLove, #Lifestories, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #MotivationSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Finding The Courage To Be Me with Rugare Gomo ep 50

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #interviewShownotes: Finding The Courage To Be Me with Rugare Gomo ep 50 Born stateless in Zimbabwe, Rugare Gomo grew up wondering if he would ever belong. His journey starts with a secret letter and unfolds into dazzling success—only to reveal that achievement without authenticity feels like a trap. In this moving episode, Rugare shares how he went from law firms and corporate boardrooms to finding freedom, alignment, and purpose. If you’re navigating identity, mental health, or wellbeing, his story offers hope and practical ways to reclaim your true self.TopicsGrowing up stateless in ZimbabweThe secret letter that changed his futureWhy ticking boxes isn’t the only way forwardLaw firm culture, identity, and mental healthIntegrity and the cost of living out of alignmentHow to uncover your true valuesThe freedom journey and path to self-loveEpisode Specific LinksTranscript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/finding-the-cour…ugare-gomo-ep-50/Rugare Gomo website:  https://www.rugaregomo.comBooks: https://www.rugaregomo.com/books/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 #51 How To Love Yourself with Rugare #26 Finding Inner Peace with Fred Luskin#27 How To Forgive with Fred LuskinHeads Up Includes themes of depression and identity struggles.#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #selflove, #authenticitySupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? In Bed With Phil ep 49

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #MotivationShownotes: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? In Bed With Phil ep  49 What happens when Toni and the lovely Phil get asked: If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? This playful “Ask Us Anything” episode explores big names like Maya Angelou, Gandhi, Van Morrison, and even overlooked heroes like Cecilia Payne, alongside personal choices like Phil's late father. Funny banter, heartfelt moments, and a classic Phil dad joke make this episode a mix of humour, wellbeing insights, and connection—perfect for anyone navigating life’s messy, wonderful contradictions.TopicsAsk Us Anything: Dream dinner guests?Maya Angelou, Gandhi, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Teskey BrothersThe brilliance of Cecilia Payne & overlooked women in scienceEinstein’s wife and speculation on her roleFamily reflections: Toni’s father, deep conversations, loss & legacyBonnie Garmus (Lessons in Chemistry), Lynn Twist (The Soul of Money), Pam VredeveltThe importance of having conversations before it’s too lateEpisode Specific LinksLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: https://amzn.to/4gRyj8vThe Soul of Money by Lynn Twist https://amzn.to/4gNAiuCPam Vredevelt – website: https://pamvredevelt.com/        Pam's Books: Letting Go https://amzn.to/4nTFO16                               The Wounded Woman: https://amzn.to/46L4fa6Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/guess-whos-comin…-with-phil-ep-49/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570     In Bed With Phil - Swapping Lives ep 34       In Bed With Phil - Fear, Moths, and Mattresses ep 4     #Wellbeing #Mindfulness #Resilience, #dinnerguests, #bonniegarmusSupport the showLINKS TO LOVE:Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/supportWhat A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEdThe Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKcNEED HELP?:Beyond Blue:   https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Lifeline:   https://www.lifeline.org.au/WANT TO BE HAPPIER?   Check out Toni's award winning course:https://www.tonipowell.com/lets-get-shit-happy/LET’S CONNECTPodcast: https://shithappy.com  or  https://linktr.ee/shithappySpeaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/Youtube:Shit Happy Podcast:  @shithappypodcastIn Bed With Phil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@inbedwithphilCREDITS:Exec Producer: Sam BlacklockPodcast Music::  In Your Head NowCourtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #LifeAfter50, #WomenOver50,

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Shit Happy™️ – a feel-good podcast AND a new word: a noun meaning ‘stirring shitshows into something good’.Hosted by Toni Powell (ABC’s Australian Story, 15M+ Goalcast views), Shit Happy™️ is where resilience meets real talk.Each week, Toni’s guests share deeply human, uplifting — and often hilarious — stories of how they’ve navigated life’s messiest moments. They offer hard-won wisdom on mental health, mindset, burnout, relationships, anxiety, and bouncing back when life blindsides you.Toni is a recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster.You’ll get three episodes a week, including IN BED WITH PHIL — a cozy, unscripted episode from bed (yes, really), full of dad jokes, cheeky banter, and sometimes unexpected brilliance.If you want a wellbeing podcast that’s down-to-earth, soul-stir

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