Happiness in Progress

"If you try to become just the same blob of people, it doesn't work. If you're trying to control the other person and you think they're trying to control you it really doesn't change people's behavior. Instead it makes people push those behaviors under ground, they become secretive, they get better at pretending like something isn't a problem. It really leads to a lot of dysfunction." - Amy Morin Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and a bestselling author. She has released several books. Today we're talking about the latest book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do.  This is such a great book that offers practical advice for issues you might be coming up against in your relationship. In this conversation we talked about: Not using your emotions as a weapon. Setting emotional rules. Is it okay to slam the door? Is it okay to throw stuff when we fight? What to do instead of trying to fix your partner. How to go back to how you fell in love in the first place. This is by far a favorite episode of mine. Let me know what you think by visiting me on Instagram or Facebook. You can buy the book here. Connect with Danielle Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Website Connect with Amy Website Instagram

"Boundaries are not just about saying no. Boundaries are actually about saying yes to what's important. That's what we have to get clear on - what's the yes that I'm saying yes to?" - Stella Grizont Stella Grizont is an Author, Executive Coach &; Positive Psychology Expert who founded The Work Happiness Method. Her coaching program is designed to help people work happier and live better. This week, Stella released her new book ‘The Work Happiness Method.' In this episode, we talk about the book - and a few of the eight essential skills you can develop to feel happier and more fulfilled in your career. In this episode we go over: How to get clear on your values.  How a "complaining vacation" can change how you feel about going to work. What learned optimism is and how to practice. Plus, setting boundaries. How to say 'no' and what happens when you do. EPISODE RESOURCES: Buy The Work Happiness Method Connect with Danielle Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Website Connect with Stella Website Instagram Youtube

"If you can find joy with the perceived dark parts of yourself, it's so much easier to find joy everyday." - Kristy Laschober Kristy is the author of Perfectly Flawed: Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose. In it, she writes about her experience servign time in a federal prison sentence.  Kristy has been a fierce advocate for re-entry and prison reform since her release from Federal Prison in 2017, advocating to provide new opportunities for second chances. Her successful fight to remove the criminal history box on all college applications, in the state of Oregon, was realized in 2020. This was achieved by collaborating with key partners, legislators, and higher education coalitions. That same year, Kristy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Innovation and Leadership at Southern Oregon University, graduating summa cum laude. Kristy recently published her first best-selling book, Perfectly Flawed - Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose. Her book is a raw, interactive, reflective reading experience, revealing the complexity of the human spirit in all of its glory, pain, and compassion.  Kristy founded The Freedom Exchange Project, where she connects and has conversations with men and women impacted by the criminal legal system, to amplify their voices. Kristy has a certificate in Community Storytelling, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and is a member of the Faces of Women Imprisoned Speakers Bureau. Kristy is a board member of the Association for Justice-Involved Females and Organizations, a member of Unlock Higher Ed, and is the Pre-Release Coordinator and Policy Advocate at Operation Restoration. Kristy is an alumnus of Just Leadership USA - Leading with Conviction fellowship program in 2023. Kristy is passionate about bridging communities and cultures so that people have opportunities to realize their ultimate potential. In this conversation we talk about: Facing shame Becoming vulnerable and why it's so important How to love ourselves Links mentioned: Episode 107, Facing Your Shame feat. Kristy Laschober Connect with Danielle Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website Connect with Kristy Buy the book* Instagram *I am an Amazon affiliate and may receive a small commission when you click the link.

The first time I learned I couldn't be my authentic self in the world was in second grade when I wore a Barney shirt to school. Yep, you guessed it, so not cool. It's instances like that where we learn to not be ourselves, to be small and to shrink ourselves into what works for others.  In this conversation, I'm going to share what happens when our authentic self is disconnected from our public persona and how to bridge the gap.  If you feel like you've been getting smaller and smaller to fit the needs of others - then this conversation is for you. Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website More Resources Episode #177 At Peace with Yourself through Mindful Living  

“We all have a reason for being here… I want to make sure I'm doing my best to fulfill that meaning and do the best job I can while I'm here.” - Hadley Vlahos, RN Oh. My. Gosh. Stop everything and press play on this episode.  I'm so excited to share this conversation with Hadley Vlahos. Hadley is a registered nurse, specializing in hospice and palliative care, a nonprofit founder and the author of the new book, The In-Between In this book, Hadley shares her experiences as a hospice nurse that have cemented her belief in an afterlife. In this conversation, we talk about what she has witnessed in hospice - as patients' loved ones seemingly come from beyond to escort them from this life to the next. She also talks about how she believes some of her patients have protected her from the other side. Hear about the advice she thinks about often… and why all of this changes the way she lives her life.  I want to give a shoutout to one of my patrons - Kristen McKendry! Kristen, thank you for subscribing!  Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website Connect with Hadley: Instagram Buy The In-Between  

“It wasn't about what I couldn't do with them, but what I was helping them become.” Today I get to introduce you to one of my good friends, Stephanie Hirtle. Stephanie practices self-compassion regularly… as her life and motherhood don't look like she thought they would. Stephanie is the stay at home mom of four kids ranging in age from 12 to 25. She has a degree in American Studies and Business management.  Stephanie has been struggling with pain for the last thirteen years. Through a variety of treatments, she is at a more manageable level,  but still struggles with pain every day.  IN this conversation, she'll talk about the impact of chronic pain in every part of her life.  We also talk about: -Tangible tools she's learned to offer herself more self-compassion -How to give herself grace, even when those around her aren't offering her grace -How much she's learned from this experience… and re-focused what success means A special shoutout to my first patron on Patreon. Shoutout to one Jaylene Wood (eh hem, my mom) Remember, when you subscribe to my Patreon, you'll get a monthly virtual workbook to work through the themes on the podcast!  Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website Connect with Stephanie: Facebook

“I see you. I understand you. I care for you. I got you. When you turn that in toward you, the question is what does that translate to in terms of action. And sometimes that action is going out and doing something and sometimes that action is doing less.” - Nicola Taggart Oh, this is the conversation that everyone needs. I talked to one of my favorite people and the creator of The Calm the Chaos Journal, Nicola Taggart about how at the heart of self-care, we find self-love. Nicola is a life and leadership success strategist, coach, and author who has helped business owners, leaders and their teams improve their communication, increase their confidence and strengthen their connections, in all areas of their lives. She is also the author and creator of the Calm the Chaos Journal: A Daily Practice for a More Peaceful Life, and the Calm the Chaos Card Deck: 65 Simple Practices for a More Peaceful Life. In this powerful conversation, we talk about how to stop seeing self-care as an added item on our checklist, but instead, a way of life. We also talk about: Finding self-care and self-compassion How to practice self-care in the middle of a busy schedule How to stop looking outward for success and have centered success Tangible tips on coming back to the center Get Nicola's free Winning with Well-Being Guide Hear Episode #53 with Nicola Taggart Connect with Nicola: Instagram Facebook Calm the Chaos Journal Calm the Chaos Card Deck Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Instagram Facebook  Twitter Website

One of the most powerful things we can do is challenge our negative thoughts. In this HIP Habit, I want to challenge you to be aware of the thoughts that come into your life this week. In this bonus episode, learn about how to bring awareness to your thoughts, choose to disrupt the thought and then work your way toward something you'd rather believe about yourself.  HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook.  CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook  Instagram Twitter -  https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

Have you noticed that it seems we need to spend a lot of dollars to achieve the ultimate self-care? In this episode, Danielle challenges the advertisements and social media claims. Instead, we're going to focus on how everything you need to care for your self exists within you. In this episode, Danielle will share three main ways to practice self-care on a daily basis.  Learn more about practicing self-care through the following ways; 1) your thoughts, 2) your movement and 3) showing up for yourself! Want to share how you show up for yourself? Go take part in the conversation on Facebook or Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for June) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

In this mini-episode, the challenge is to find a micro moment of peace in your day. This can be as little as 20 seconds per day. Danielle shares about creating an intention around your five senses so that you can step away from what might feel like chaos - to become re-centered. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook.  CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook  Instagram Twitter -  https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

“When i think about it, I think of all the good people who came. That was the most beautiful thing. There was one bad man at the epicenter, but every ripple out - hundreds of hundreds of good people.” - Noelle Rasmussen Three years ago on Christmas morning, an RV parked on the road in Nashville and played over a loud speaker “This RV will blow up in a few minutes.” My friend's apartment was right next to this vehicle. In this episode, you'll hear from Noelle Rasmussen, about what it was like to be asked to leave her apartment with her family on Christmas morning, seeing the explosion and healing from the traumatic experience.  In this episode we talk about: How she followed the voice in her head to leave during the evacuation What healing for her 4 year old and for her looked like What coping tool she learned that she still uses How she's been able to find blessings in the bombing Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Facebook  Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

In this mini-episode, the challenge is to add 20 minutes of exercise to your daily routine.  Danielle shares research that shows how daily physical activity impacts your brain function. That's all the important stuff, like memory and the ability to learn. To read more about the research, head here. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook.  CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook  Instagram Twitter -  https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

“I am who I was looking for.” - Eboni Banks This month, we continue to focus on taking the time to re-set. That's why I wanted to talk to Eboni about using our own intuition (Yes! We have to trust ourselves) to heal from trauma. As a trauma survivor, Eboni has learned to use her wealth of inner spiritual resources to thrive on her own healing journey and is now inspired to teach people how to do the same. To access their intuition to heal the parts of their lives that are stuck and prevent them from living the life they desire.  In this episode we talk about: Healing trauma intuitively What it means to rely on yourself and how to really cultivating a trusting relationship with yourself How to have an inner dialogue that supports us rather than beats ourselves up And how you are who you're looking for Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Facebook  Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Connect with Eboni: Website Instagram

In this mini-episode, learn the steps to meditate for beginners! Danielle breaks down meditating into 3 simple steps: 1) Sit comfortably 2) Focus on something 3) Bring your wandering mind back to the focus  Try it and let Danielle know how it goes! HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook.  CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook  Instagram Twitter -  https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​  

“I'm not crazy. And I know I'm not crazy. I can absolutely trust myself. I'm awake. And I'm fully awake.” - Arielle Estoria Arielle Estoria is a Poet, Actor, Model and Author.  Arielle has shared her work through custom spoken word pieces, workshops and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more.  You may recognize her from commercials for brands like Etsy, Starbucks, PayPal, TJ Maxx and more. She is the author of the new book, The Unfolding. And that's what we're going to talk about today. In this episode, you'll learn about: Trusting yourself Learning to hear your own voice and distinguishing that voice from others Living authentically over living for approval The steps to returning home to yourself And so much more! Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Facebook  Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

In this mini-episode, learn about research that proves journaling can actually impact your physical body!  HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook.  CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

“I don't want to be someone who misses their life. I don't want to look back and think What did I do? Was I present?” - Andrea Scher Andrea Scher is an artist, author and a big believer in the transformative power of creativity. She wrote the book WonderSeeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up and Find Your Creativity. And that's what we're going to talk about today.  Today you'll hear from Andrea - and how to be a wonder seeker even though we're busy… even though we're not kids anymore… even more all the things.  We talk about: How wonder and the messiness of life can coexist How wonder can heal How to shift our attention to the positive from the negative Finding wonder everyday and the impact that can make Connect with Danielle: Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  Facebook  Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

My world as I knew it was ending. I was just faced with all of the mistakes that led me to that. And I was just like, 'Why am I here? I don't want to be here anymore.' I wasn't trying to physically harm myself, but I was thinking I just wish this would end. I just wanted life to end." - Kay Recede I absolutely loved talking to Kay Recede about her experience with depression, anxiety and vicarious trauma. Kay is a journalist who recently left TV news.  In this conversation, we talk about what led her to making that decision. We talk about: What it was like when she wanted life to be over  What she did to receive immediate treatment Why putting a name to the monsters of anxiety, depression and vicarious trauma was so empowering Some of the tools she learned in therapy that she relies on most How she has been able to move forward with a love for the present and for life Resources Mentioned: EMDR Explained 10% Happier Free One Month of Audible  Get $10 of Bitcoin on Swan I am an affiliate for Audible and Swan. When you click on these free trials, I am compensated. Thank you for supporting my small business Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

"All of this, whether you're designing your life or you're designing a chair, requires courage. You're creating something that doesn't exist. Based on what you know today, you're imaging the future." - Ayse Birsel Ayse Birsel is one of the world's leading industrial designers. She is one of Fast Company's Most Creative People In Business and Interior Design Magazine recognized her as the Best Of Year Product Designer of 2020 You've probably held or sat on something she has designed for Miller Knoll, Target, TOTO or Toyota, among many others.  Ayse is the author of the best-selling Design the Life You Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Meaningful Future. In this conversation, Ayse gives us some insight into how a designer thinks and how we can create our own life we really want. Plus, How to deconstruct and reconstruct our lives A neat trick to getting to the bottom of our values Finding purpose How all of this applies to you no matter what age you are- in fact, she'll talk about how a long life is the key to innovation Buy Ayse's new book Design the Life You Love Connect with Ayse: Ayse's TedX Talk Website Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

"I think it's all about clarity about what is you want. Then really leaning into the why behind it. I had such a strong why that anything else didn't really feel like a possibliity to me." - Lyssa Jackson As we being a new year, we hope you are able to have one with a big vision for your life. That's why Danielle asked Vision Board Expert Lyssa Jackson to come on the podcast. She is a creator, coach and the founder of CreateHER Co. LJ is a certified Life and Success coach. She's been vision boarding for more than a decade and has since taught hundreds of others how to create vision boards. She is the author of the new book, EnvisionHER: The Vision Board Book for Women, a book designed to be cut into pieces to create a vision board that works!  In this conversation, you'll hear: How to allow for magic in your goal setting What to do when your vision isn't happening Dealing with set backs out of your control Lyssa's unique way of doing vision boards If you like this episode, don't forget to give this podcast a rating and let us know what you like about it! CONNECT WITH LYSSA: Check out LJ's courses - https://learn.heylj.com/ Instagram - @TodaywithLJ Buy EnvisionHer - https://amzn.to/3imC2RG CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

In this mini-episode, larn about how long experts say it takes to make a habit stick. Danielle shares two pieces of research - and why when we take longer to perfect a habit there are benefits. Be sure to download Danielle's free Habit Tracker here. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. This month, use the code HIPShip for free shipping! Throughout January, you can also get $2 off your purchase of the HIP Habit workbook, both physical and virtual. No code needed! Buy your HIP Habit workbook here. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

The holidays and our expectations can create a stress-fueled December for us and our families.  In this episode, I wanted to offer you some ideas on how to get those expecations in check so it's easier to deal with unmet expecations when things don't go according to plan. One of the most important things I talk about today will be how to make sure your unmet expectations don't turn into negative stories you're writing about yourself.  Join me for this episode and please, if you enjoy listening subscribe or leave a rating telling me what you liked about listening. CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website

"You don't have to tell your whole story which can be painful. The beauty of that is you don't even have to have all the memories and details of your whole story and still be able to get some good work done. The beauty of that is you don't even have to be ready to talk about your story as long as you're ready to go inward because a lot of the work is happening inward. We're just prompting the brain and the body to do what it does naturally, which is to heal." - Melissa Dumaz, LMFT Melissa Dumaz is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Best Selling Author of The Love Challenge, co-host of The HatsPodcast and founder of You Help You, her own practice. She specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of overcoming emotional and physical trauma. She also helps clients deal with grief & loss, relationship satisfaction, parenting, transitions in life, self-care management and more. Today we talked about EMDR. I loved learning all about EMDR from Melissa. She explained how EMDR helps with trauma (what "counts" as trauma), how EMDR works and who it can help. This is a fascinating conversation. I hope you enjoy it. This was the second time Melissa came on the podcast, check out our first conversation here. CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website CONNECT WITH MELISSA! Instagram Facebook  The Hats Podcast Buy her book, The Love Challenge Website

Welcome to HIP Habits! The mini-podcast episode (I promise under 5 minutes) that gives you something to add to your life to improve it and find more joy along the way. This week, we're focusing on your relationship with your phone. Don't forget to get your free printable here. Your phone has you at its beck and call. You can put some distance between you and your phone, by turning off notifications. Listen to this episode to find out why turning off your notifications can have such a big impact on your life. Get the free mini-workbook printable here  Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Facebook Twitter Website

Inspired by the quotes on Instagram encouraging us to just go change our life if we don't like it, I wanted to talk about what to do when there are parts of our life we can't change.  Take a listen to get my tricks on changing my mindset while honoring the fact that the unchangeable is hard! CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website

If all the time, I'm a woman and I"m thinking about how I'm not good enough. If I'm thinking about how clothes are looking on me. If I'm thinking about all these other women around me who are better than me. Then how can I focus on things that actually really matter." - Chardét Ryel Today you get to hear from Chardét Ryel. She is a wellness entrepreneur and Behaviour Change Specialist, empowering women globally with body confidence and well-being beyond the scale. She is also the host of the Feel Good Nakd podcast for women and founder of Corpão Fitness, a Brazilian-inspired fitness brand. Today we talk about: Why diet culture has such a stronghold over us How to move past it How to feel good naked… without losing weight And some mindset shifts we can practice today… without changing the way we look CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Connect with Chardét: Feel Good Naked Charet's Website Carpoa Fitness Website Follow Chardét on Social: IG: @chardetryel FB: Corpão Fitness Tiktok: @feelgoodnakd

Today's HIP Habit challenges you curate your social media feeds. The algorithm is always listening to what we click on, watch and spend our time on. That's why it's important we start taking control of what we're seeing. We can also take control by muting and blocking accounts. To start setting boundaries, ask yourself the questions in this episode - or download them from the free mini workbook I made you. Get the free mini-workbook printable here  Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Facebook Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"You're not an idiot for forgetting that you're limitless. You're not stupid because you haven't been operating from that. And you're not self-indulgent when you do." - Alison Faulkner Get ready for an AWESOME conversation with the awesome Alison Faulkner.  Alison Faulkner is a branding and events expert, host of the podcast Awesome with Alison a top 100 health and wellness podcast, consultant for Fortune 500 companies, writer, speaker, self-proclaimed nonsense dancer, and CEO of Alison's Brand School.  Alison recently released her new book You're Already Awesome. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to be "awesome," where our worth really comes from, how we can lean into our inherent worth and feeling limitless. CONNECT WITH ALISON: Instagram Buy the Book CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

Today's HIP Habit challenges you to set some boundaries with your phone. When you live by these habits, you're able to be present with the people in front of you. To start setting boundaries, ask yourself the three questions in this episode - or download them from the free mini workbook I made you. Get the free mini-workbook printable here  Buy the HIP Habits Workbook  CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Facebook Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"Learning to love who you are and being able to see yourself seperate from the things that you struggle with. Even though you're struggling with them, they don't define who you are." - Cassidy Sanchez Today, we are talking about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety. As many of you know, I was diagnosed with OCD in college. It was really great to have Cassidy Sanchez on the show to talk about her recent diagnosis. Cassidy is an Instagram influencer and mental health advocate behind the page @LoveCassCo. She's gained a following as she shares vulnerable and true elements of having OCD and anxiety.  In this conversation we talk about: - The relief of getting a diagnosis - Tools to deal with intrusive thoughts - Breaking generational stigmas - The impact of showing people they are not alone Even if you don't have OCD or anxiety, I think you'll learn a lot in this episode about your thoughts, overcoming thoughts and dealing with intrusive thoughts.  Resources mentioned: NOCD app Follow Cassidy here CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

I am excited that you get to hear from one of my new favorite authors! I recently read The Alternate Ending of Cassidy Marchand. I loved it and knew I had to have the author on! That brings us to now! Today you'll get to hear from Tracey Barski. Tracey is a mostly stay at home mom who lives in Colorado with her husband of 10 years and their two children. She wears many hats, working part-time as an editor and proofreader and a sign language interpreter. She published her debut novel, The Alternate Ending of Cassidy Marchand, earlier this year with plans to release a second book this fall.  Today we talked about: - How Tracey made this happen while being a stay-at-home-mom of two young children - Overcoming self-doubt over and over again in the process - Moving through limiting beliefs and putting herself out there - and more! CONNECT WITH TRACEY: Buy the Book Website CONNECT WITH ME! Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

This is our new series, HIP Habits! Every week, join me for a short (less than 5 minutes, short) micro-episode about one habit you can add to your life for more joy in the everyday.  To kick us off, the first four weeks will focus on our relationships with our smartphones. This week, we are setting personal goals for a digital detox that will help our own lives. Get the free mini-workbook printable here Buy the HIP Habits Workbook CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Facebook Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"Reframing and stopping and saying whenever we feel stuck, what's another way I can look at this? What else might be true? What else might be possible?" - Lia Garvin Lia Garvin is an author, speaker, organizational consultant and coach. She is a career expert and operation leader for influential companies including Microsoft, Apple and Google and career expert,  Lia is Featured as an expert in Forbes, Business Insider and CNN Business, she's also the author of Unstuck: Reframe your thinking to free yourself from the patterns and people that hold you back. Today we talk about: - How you may be stuck - How you can start to get yourself unstuck - Working through things like your inner critic, comparison and someone else's feedback - How to start challenging yourself with helpful questions…  CONNECT WITH LIA Buy her book Lia's tips Youtube Instagram  Linkedin CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"It's almost like a survival mechanism. I have to hold onto what is positive and what's going to get me through this day. I have to look forward or everything is going to drag me down." - Samantha Russell I am so grateful to be introducing you to an incredible woman today. Samantha Russel is a 3x Cancer Survivor, advocate and content creator.  She shares her unique experience as a cancer survivor and double ostomate online. By sharing her story, she hopes to raise awareness and encourage self love and healing for others.  In this conversation we talk about her cancer fight and what kept her fighting through her first, second and third diagnosis. You'll also hear: - how she finds joy in small things - how her plans and goals for the future have changed over the last six years - how she practices self-love for herself - creating a positive foundation for her mindset CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA: Instagram Twitter CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.  

"Everything we're motivated to find on the outside, we already have on the inside. That's what the joke is. Instead of looking into it, we're looking away from it." - Udo Erasmus  The legendary Udo Erasmus came on the podcast today. He is the co-founder of Udo's Choice Line, which can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo walked a difficult path to become the man he is today. Being a child of war, Udo's life began with intense struggle. As an adult, he got pesticide poisoning in 1980. Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill.  He teaches at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, has keynoted an international brain health conference, and has traveled to more than 30 countries to conduct thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff trainings impacting more than 25,000,000. Today Udo shares his story to peace on the podcast.  We chat about: - growing up as a child of war - beginning a search for peace as a 6-year-old - what he learned about where peace comes from - the impact that came after he tapped into peace and unconditional love MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Total Mental Health course - Use code YOURGIFTFROMUDO CONNECT WITH UDO: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.  

For this 200th episode, Happiness in Progress is turning the tables. Guest Host, Elizabeth Watts came on the show to interview me! She interviews me by asking her 20 questions - 10 about myself and 10 about the podcast! You'll also hear some listeners chime in about their favorite episodes over the last five years. Above all, I want to thank you for being here and supporting the Happiness in Progress podcast all these years! I couldn't do this without you. Thank you so much. Elizabeth Watts is one of my best friends. She's a multi-Emmy-award winning journalist, a wife, step-mom. Now she works in communications and public relations in Colorado. You can stay in contact with her on Instagram here.  

Are you sick of the mean girls storyline that is told over and over again about women? In this episode, Danielle Craig talks about how we can support one another with tangible tools. She shares two tools that have made a difference in her life.  Plus, she shares several comments from social media about what other women are doing to support one another. Be Part of the 200th episode! Share one lesson you've learned from this podcast, by leaving a voicemail at this phone number! (541) 690-8212 RESOURCES MENTIONED: HIP Habits Freebie - 4 Week Phone Challenge Why You Can't Stop Comparing Yourself CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"I allow myself to cry about it, but then I always say to myself, 'What did I learn from this and what is the whisper from the universe? And what am I meant to do next?' I really view this as messages that are meant to take me to the next level." - Angela Jia Kim Angela Jia Kim is a former concert pianist and founder of Savor Beauty + Spa, a Manhattan-based skincare and spa brand inspired by Korean beauty rituals. She's also the author of Radical Radiance: 12 Weeks of Self-Love Rituals to Manifest Abundance, Beauty, and Joy and the creator of the Savor Beauty Planner, a self-care guide that helps women manifest beauty, brilliance, and balance. In this episode, we talk about:  Creating a radical self care routine  What radical radiance means How to replace our various titles with ‘I am' Tapping into your inner essence and having spiritual intelligence and so much more CONNECT WITH ANGELA Buy Radical Radiance Website Instagram Savor Beauty Instagram Youtube Facebook LinkedIn CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.    

"When we're joyful, that joy spills out and helps other people feel it. You're not just doing yourself a service of good and positive energy, but you're actually spreading it." - Michelle Burke Today you are going to hear from the founders of the Joy Cards. Michelle Burke and Lilamani de Sliva came together to create these cards to help you infuse more joy into your life. Michelle is a sought-after leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and founder and CEO of Energy Catalyst Group, a consulting and training company for well-being. Michelle has trained thousands of participants to make positive change—bridging communication gaps getting in the way of a thriving workplace and a joy-filled life. Her clients include Stanford University, Microsoft, Sony PlayStation, Snap Inc., and HP. She's been featured in Business Week Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Wall Street Journal. Michelle is author of The Valuable Office Professional and coauthor of 15 Minute Pause: A Radical Reboot for Busy People.  Lilamani has worked in media relations, TV production, and more. She also worked for London Zoo, BBC World, and has helped produce documentaries for Discovery, Animal Planet, and ITV.  Her paintings illustrate Joy Cards.  In this conversation, we talk about what joy gems are and how to find them. Plus: How focusing on joy lowers stress and helps you feel lighter  They draw a card from their joy cards to share with us and give us a challenge for joy today What it means to take joyful action  How spreading joy to those around you makes a difference  Buy Joy Cards Connect with Michelle & Lilamani: Michelle's Facebook Joy Card's Facebook Lilamani's Facebook Michelle's Instagram Lilamani's Instagram CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.    

"It wasn't a matter of me working harder, working more, burning myself out. It was a matter of me shifting my mindset to what I was capable of doing." - Katie Dodd My friend Katie has done an incredible job of creating herself the business and life she wants!  Katie is a geriatric dietitian, writer, speaker, consultant, mentor, and leader. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She spent 13 years working as a home care dietitian for the VA before diving into entrepreneurship full time.  Katie is the owner of Katie Dodd Nutrition LLC, founder of The Geriatric Dietitian blog and High Calorie Recipes food blog, and the host Dietitian Side Hustle podcast. She is lives in Medford, OR and is mom to Gavin and Emily. In this conversation, we talk about: How she got started with her entrepreneurial dreams How important mindset is and she even shared some mantras you can use Why staying grateful and uncomfortable is so important as you chase after your dreams Why risk is such an important part of going for your goals CONNECT WITH KATIE: Website - Dietitian Side Hustle Website - The Geriatric Dietitian  Instagram Dietitian Side Hustle Podcast CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"I just wake up and thank God that I'm alive because I didn't have to be. I've been through the fire." - Carlos Spann Today you get to hear from my old friend and colleague, Carlos Spann, about his diagnosis and journey with MS. Carlos is a photo journalist who was just inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October 2021. During his career in news, at just 33 years old, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He's also a divorced man with a six year old son - now living in Atlanta Georgia. In this conversation we talk about: what it was like to get that MS diagnosis What keeps him going with a hopeful attitude rather than one of hopelessness The miracles he's received when he needed the push to keep going for just one day at a time And how he's remained positive with MS amid a very difficult year CONNECT WITH CARLOS Loved his voice? He does voiceover work, you can connect with him on Instagram CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

That sense of self that was always there, that I have something unique to bring to the world, it starts to rebuild itself." - Angie Browne Angie has been a leading luminary coach to organizations, schools, and educators for more than 20 years. Her deep passion is to infuse leadership with spirituality.  She is founder of Sovereign Woman, a coaching programme designed for women that brings spirituality into their businesses and across all aspects of their personal life.  She also is a Bloomsbury published author of the book 'Lighting The Way' and has a second book on the way. She is a TEDx speaker and stand-out star of BBC show ‘School.' Today, we talk about: how to find your light within How that light gets dampened How to be a leader within your community MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Try Swan Bitcoin CONNECT WITH ANGIE: Twitter Website YOU MIGHT LIKE THESE EPISODES: The Pull of Something More A Wake Up Call for your Dreams CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"You're learning to be comfortable with your body." - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle talks about changing the way we think about our bodies this summer. She gives us four ideas to start having confidence in our bodies - how they are today.  She'll talk about: - understanding tearing apart old thought processes will take time - changing the media we consume - consider wearing something this summer that may make you feel a little uncomfortable - don't ruminate on negative thoughts about your body Body Positive Instagram Accounts: Alex Light Danae Mercer Color Me Courtney YOU MIGHT LIKE THESE EPISODES: Trusting Yourself with Intuitive Eating #JustWearTheSuit CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.    

Marcus Bridgewater, known as Garden Marcus, is a creator - well-known on tik-tok. He has been compared to Bob Ross and Mister Rogers for the genuine warmth, compassion, and enthusiasm he conveys.  Marcus Bridgewater creates a space for us all to grow and reflect in his debut book, How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself  In the book he focuses on mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual awareness. That's exactly what we talk about in this conversation. We'll talk about how humans are like plants… and what we can learn about our own growth from them… how we can support our own growth… as well as our communities. I absolutely loved this conversation and I think you will too!  MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Try Swan Bitcoin CONNECT WITH MARCUS Buy Marcus' Debut Book Website TikTok CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"It [life] changes and it can change on a dime. I see it everyday. Whether it's a young man in a motorcycle accident, whether it's a baby from SIDS. It changes on a dime." - Chris Meyer Chris is the author of several books including Life in 20 Lessons: What a Funeral Guy Discovered About Life From Death. Chris is a funeral home owner. He also created www.funandmoving.com, the world's largest low-impact exercise and rehab platform for people just starting out in their exercise journey. He is also the father of three and says, like his Opa before him, he simply believes in family above all. In this episode we talk about some of the most meaningful lessons Chris has learned working in the funeral industry. He explains why family and time are the most important things in this life. We also talk about: - What one question can focus your attention in this life - What he's learned about possessions after we die - how he lost $7,000 out of kindness - and the poignant lesson he learned about race after death - and much more CONNECT WITH CHRIS Website Instagram Facebook Twitter CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"You can't move forward if you don't know the direction you're heading. And you don't know the direction you're going if you don't know who you are." - Mandy Capehart Mandy Capehart is an author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal.  Her first book is titled, “Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves” released in 2021. You can hear more about her grief work on her podcast, Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart. She also co-hosts The Uncomfortable Grace Podcast, where space is held for growth amid the messy middle-parts of life. In this episode we talked about: what restorative grief is how grief shifts us and how Mandy experienced that shift with the loss of her mom how to create a non judgmental space to grieve developing emotional intelligence and what moralizing emotions does to our experience with them becoming present with grief CONNECT WITH MANDY: Website - go here to receive an e-book titled "How to Regain Control Over Grief" Buy Restorative Grief Instagram MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Try Swan Bitcoin Read People Fuel CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"You're infinitely worthy regardless of anything else that makes you feel that feeling of worth. Because when those things are gone - you're worth is sitll there. 100% Totally intact." - Danielle Craig In this episode, you'll hear about the ego and how it leads us to desprately define our identities to gain the perception of worth.  Danielle shares how her recent concussion left her feeling disconnected from her identity and what that did to her mental health.  And how to have a healthy relationship with your identity so you can thrive in the good, the bad and the in-between! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Try Swan Bitcoin Read A New Earth Ep. 95 When Your Identity Evolves Ep. 188 (Last week's episode) Leading with Universal Love CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"Hurt people hurt people. A lot of people look at the hurt that they recieve, not recognizing it came from hurt itself." Juan Lee is an author and teacher on the powerful principle of love. For more than 30 years, he has studied organized religion to find the elements that unite humanity and share the message with those who need it. He is the author of Love Made Simple: A Guide to Inner Peace, Contentment, and Success. We talk about What love is What keeps us from loving others How to overcome division And how to love someone who has hurt us GET TO KNOW DANIELLE Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.  

Jessica Zimmerman is the author of Sleeping with a Stranger and founder of Zimmerman Events and Education. She turned a $100,000 business loan into a seven-figure empire, all while caring for her ailing husband. Her debut book, reached The Wall Street Journal's and USA Today's bestseller lists. It's a book about the power of healing and that's what we talk about today. We talk about how the trauma of losing her sister at just 3 years old impacted her life, her decisions and even her parenting. How she believes happiness is not the goal - and how to understand life is happening FOR us. We also chatted about operating out of fear, how to tune into your own knowing - and much more. CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE: Buy the Book Instagram CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"To admit there are mental health benefits to [exercise], you have to admit there are problems - and we have trouble doing that." - Dilan Dane Dilan Dane is the CEO of Sytem2. That's the first relationship based, technology fitness brand that prioritizes longevity over quick-fix exercise fads and unnatural appearance standards. Dilan grew up in Sri Lanka, but ultimately studied computer science at MIT. Dilan founded the tech company Scoopler which was acquired by Google in 2011.  He credits fitness as the corner stone of his success and progress which is why he created System2. Today we talk about: - What it was like growing up in Sri Lanka - What happened when he go to MIT and how his mental health took a huge hit - What one professor did that may have saved his life - We also chat about fitness and its impact on mental health  CONNECT WITH DILAN: System2 Instagram platform   CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.

"When you put your reality up against someone else's faux reality on social media you start having a little FOMO - and it's not really fear of missing out. but it's more like am I doing this life right? Your level of dissatisfaction starts to get higher and higher as you realize all of these different things." - Danielle Craig   In this episode, Danielle talks about the importance of shutting down the outside world and voices to listen to yourself and be in touch with your present.   Danielle has had to do that over the last two and a half months dealing with a concusin.    Get $10 in BTC when you sign up for Swan Bitcoin through this link    CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.