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In this gentle and deeply grounding episode, Gabby talks to psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and bestselling author Sue Stuart‑Smith to explore the profound connection between gardening, nature, and our mental wellbeing. Drawing on her acclaimed book "The Well Gardened Mind", Sue reflects on her journey from clinical psychiatry into the therapeutic world of gardening, sharing powerful stories of people who have found healing, resilience, and renewed purpose through tending to plants. Together, Gabby and Sue delve into the emotional and psychological benefits of reconnecting with the natural world. They discuss how gardening can soothe the nervous system, why sensory experiences in nature offer such deep comfort, and how even the smallest moments of green space can help us feel more regulated and grounded. Sue explains the symbolism and emotional power of flowers, the importance of community gardens in fostering connection, and the impact that modern screen culture and urban living have on our mental health. This conversation isn't about being a “good” gardener or having a perfect green thumb. It's about remembering our innate relationship with nature and recognising that nurturing something living - even a single plant on a windowsill - can quietly nurture us in return. As Sue beautifully says, “When we work with nature outside us, we work with nature inside us.” Whether you're an experienced gardener or someone who has never planted a seed, this episode offers a calming reminder that nature is always available to support us. It's a conversation about what it means to be human, to be rooted, and to rediscover the grounding power of the natural world. Sue Stuart‑Smith is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and the author of The Well Gardened Mind, a Sunday Times Bestseller that was named one of The Times' 37 best books of 2020 and awarded Gardening Book of the Year by The Sunday Times. She originally studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge before qualifying as a doctor and spending many years working in the National Health Service, where she became the lead clinician for psychotherapy in Hertfordshire. Sue now teaches at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust in London and works as a consultant at DocHealth, a not‑for‑profit psychotherapeutic consultation service for doctors. ​​To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/ For more on Sue, her projects and book: https://www.suestuartsmith.com/ To follow Sue on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/suestuartsmith  

What do King Charles III, David Beckham, Paul McCartney, Emma Watson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jamie Laing and Stacey Dooley have in common with The Happier Life Project host Gabby Sanderson? The answer is the theme of today's episode: homeopathy. Homeopathy is an alternative approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person; emotional, mental, and physical, rather than focusing solely on symptoms. It's based on the idea that the body has an innate ability to rebalance itself, and that highly diluted natural substances may help stimulate that process.  Gabby brings this conversation to the podcast following her own profoundly positive personal experience. Over recent months, she has noticed significant shifts in her mental and emotional wellbeing while working with homeopathy. Aware that the topic can spark both curiosity and scepticism, she invites listeners to stay open, to listen with curiosity rather than conclusions, especially if the practice is new or unfamiliar. Gabby is joined by two guests with deep expertise and lived experience in the field. Helen Johnson is an osteopath, naturopath, cranial osteopath, and homeopath with decades of experience in holistic medicine. She now leads professional training programmes, including The River School of Homeopathy, where students qualify to practise as homeopaths. Alongside her is Katrina “Trina” McLaren, who transitioned from a successful global marketing career — including over six years at ASOS — into the world of healing. After training in Reiki Levels I and II, Trina went on to study homeopathy under Helen and now practises professionally. She is also Gabby's personal homeopath. In this episode, Gabby, Helen, and Trina explore what homeopathy is, how it works, who it may support, and what the healing process can feel like, particularly in relation to emotional and mental wellbeing. They also discuss the history of homeopathy, its widespread use in India, and its growing resurgence in the Western world. Helen and Trina share real-life examples from their work, offering insight into how homeopathy has been used to support individuals through deep emotional challenges. For Gabby, hearing these stories, alongside her own experience, has opened her eyes to the potential depth of this approach. If you're curious about alternative pathways to healing, or simply open to exploring different perspectives on wellbeing, this episode invites you into a thoughtful and nuanced conversation. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/ Helen Johnson website: https://www.helenjohnson.org/ Katrina McLaren website: www.katrinamclaren.com River School of Homeopathy: https://www.riverschoolofhomeopathy.org/who-we-are/ River School of Homeopathy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverschoolofhomeopathy/ For more information on research into homeopathic medicine, visit the Homeopathic Research Institute: https://www.hri-research.org/resources/homeopathy-faqs/ The short YouTube video Helen refers to when discussing the memory of water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZmYcJ0DNBc The longer YouTube video Helen refers to when discussing the memory of water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8VyUsVOic0    

What if relief from stress, anxiety, and self-doubt was quite literally at your fingertips? In this empowering episode of The Happier Life Project, host Gabby Sanderson is joined by internationally renowned EFT practitioner Brad Yates, a leading voice in the world of Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as tapping. With over 1,600 videos on YouTube which have been viewed over 59 million times, Brad has helped people across the globe release emotional blocks, shift limiting beliefs, and reconnect with a greater sense of ease and happiness. Together, Gabby and Brad explore how this simple yet powerful mind-body technique works, from its roots in acupuncture and the stimulation of meridian points to its ability to calm the nervous system and reduce stress in real time. The conversation delves into how unresolved emotions can become stored in the body, and how tapping offers a gentle, accessible way to process and release them. Brad explains what tapping each point means, how different emotions are connected to specific organs and areas of the body, and how EFT can be used to reprogram limiting beliefs; helping listeners shift long-held patterns and cultivate greater emotional freedom. The episode also explores the subconscious beliefs and internal programming that can limit happiness, as well as the resistance that often arises when individuals begin to move towards a more positive state. Through this conversation, listeners are invited to reflect on patterns of self-sabotage, comfort zones, and the fear of change, while gaining practical tools to begin shifting their mindset. The episode concludes with a guided tapping session led by Brad, offering a chance to experience EFT firsthand and take a meaningful step towards a calmer, more balanced, and happier life. Brad is also the author of the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," the co-author of the best-seller "Freedom at Your Fingertips," and a featured expert in the film “The Tapping Solution.” To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/ To follow Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tapwithbrad/ Learn more about Brad Yates and EFT at: https://www.tapwithbrad.com/ Brad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tapwithbrad    

If you've ever found yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, or emotional patterns you just can't seem to shake, today's episode might be the perspective shift you've been waiting for. The Happier Life Project dives into EMDR therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This episode is for anyone who's heard of EMDR but only knows it as “that thing where you move your eyes,” and wants a clear, grounded understanding of what it actually is and how it works. Gabby Sanderson is joined by Dana Carretta‑Stein, a licensed mental health counselor, certified EMDR therapist, and author whose work focuses on helping people process unresolved experiences that continue to shape their emotional lives. Dana specialises in trauma‑informed EMDR practice and has guided countless clients through the process of reprocessing memories that the body continues to hold onto long after the mind believes it has moved on. Her ability to explain EMDR in a relatable, accessible way makes her the perfect guide for anyone curious about the science and structure behind this powerful therapeutic approach. In this episode, Dana breaks down the ABC's of EMDR - what it is, why it works, and what actually happens in a session. Dana demystifies the method, explains the role of bilateral stimulation, and offers insight into why EMDR can be so effective for people who feel stuck; despite years of talking, analysing, or trying to “think their way” out of old patterns. Gabby also asks Dana about the surge of celebrity interest in EMDR, from Lady Gaga to Sandra Bullock and Prince Harry, and why Dana welcomes their openness and feedback. Throughout the episode, Dana addresses common misconceptions and provides a realistic, compassionate overview of what EMDR can genuinely help with. This episode offers a clear, human explanation of a therapy that helps people heal not just by understanding their past, but by finally processing it. It's an essential listen for anyone curious about EMDR and ready to learn what really makes it such a transformative tool. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/ To follow Dana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_emdr_coach/ Learn more about Dana Carretta‑Stein and EMDR at: https://www.danacarretta.com/ To purchase book: https://www.danacarretta.com/product-page/the-emdr-therapy-progress-journal-ebook  

Welcome to this extremely special episode of The Happier Life Project, to kick off the new series. Host Gabby Sanderson takes listeners inside Dau Dayal School for Girls in Firozabad, India, just 50 minutes from the Taj Mahal, where she spent a month living on campus and teaching yoga and mindfulness six days a week to more than 400 students. What began as a volunteer placement soon became something much deeper: a powerful reminder of the connection between giving back, perspective, and wellbeing. Through moments of joy, challenge, and unexpected connection, the experience revealed how acts of service can profoundly impact both those who give and those who receive. Listeners are brought into the classrooms and playgrounds of the school, meeting the girls whose laughter and resilience shine through even the toughest realities. Alongside fellow kids' yoga teacher Mimi Sinfield and school president Mala Rastogi, Gabby shares moving conversations about hope, community, and the impact of simple wellbeing practices. This episode explores the power of yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness as tools for emotional support and resilience, and the extraordinary spirit of the young people who embraced them. If you'd like to support the Dau Dayal English Medium School, you can donate through the GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/educate-her-today-transform-her-future Contributions go directly towards building and equipping a new school campus providing classrooms, resources, and opportunities that will transform not only the lives of the girls, but also their families and communities.  This episode is dedicated to Chanchal and Chaya, and to all the incredible girls at Dau Dayal School, whose courage, warmth, and spirit made Gabby's experience unforgettable. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/ Dau Dayal School website: https://ddgic.org/ Dau Dayal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dau_dayal_school/ Donate and support: https://www.gofundme.com/f/educate-her-today-transform-her-future Rainbow Kids on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowkidsyoga/ Rainbow Kids website: https://www.rainbowyogatraining.com/ Yoga Gives Back Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogagivesback/ Yoga Gives Back website: https://yogagivesback.org/ EDU Girls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edugirls/ EDU Girls website: https://edugirls.org/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions Valentine's Day often tells us love comes from someone else. But over these 14 days, you've been practising a love that starts with you. In the final day of 14 Days of Self-Love, we celebrate becoming a safe place for yourself, not perfect, but present. You'll explore: • What it means to choose yourself • Turning care into love • Becoming your own home • Carrying this practice forward You don't have to wait for love. You are already here. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to become someone new. In Day 13 of our 14 Days of Self-Love series, we practise releasing old versions of ourselves and making space for who we are becoming. You'll explore: • Outgrowing roles and identities • Letting go of who you used to be • Trusting your becoming • Choosing truth over familiarity Change is not betrayal. It's honesty. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions Self-abandonment happens when you silence your needs, feelings, or truth just to be accepted. It's quiet, learned, and deeply human — but it doesn't have to be your future. In Day 12 of 14 Days of Self-Love, we explore what it means to stop leaving yourself behind and begin staying loyal to your needs, your feelings, and your truth. You'll explore: • What self-abandonment looks like • Why you learned it • How to start choosing yourself • Staying with yourself in small moments Self-love is not loud. It is loyal. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions Self-love isn't only about healing what hurts, it's also about remembering what brings you back to yourself. In Day 11 of 14 Days of Self-Love, this episode invites you to pause and ask one simple question: What lights me up? You'll explore: • Letting joy guide you, not pressure • Choosing what feels true, not impressive • Making space for what brings you back to yourself Today's practice is simple: choose one thing that lights you up and give it your attention. You're allowed to live for more than survival. You're allowed to live for feeling too. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/    

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions How often do you explain yourself, overwork, overgive, or apologise just to feel allowed to exist? In Day 10 of our 14 Days of Self-Love, short daily audio clips to improve your worth, esteem and appreciation for yourself, we practise something practical: noticing where you try to earn your worth -  and choosing to stop. You'll explore: • Where you try to prove you're enough • What it looks like to choose ease instead • Resting without justification • Taking up space without apology You don't need proof to matter. You already do. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions So many of us live under quiet pressure, the voice that says I should be further, better, happier, different by now. But those “shoulds” aren't truth - they're stories we inherited from comparison and expectation. In Day 9 of 14 Days of Self-Love, we gently question the “I should be” story and practise letting it go. You'll explore: • Where your “shoulds” come from • How comparison shapes self-worth • Naming stories instead of believing them • Trusting your own timing Your life is not late. Your becoming is not wrong. Your timing is yours. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions Few things hurt as quietly as feeling unchosen; not picked, not invited, not replied to, not prioritised. And when it happens, it's easy to turn that pain into proof that something is wrong with you. In Day 8 of 14 Days of Self-Love, we practise loving ourselves through those moments - not by pretending they don't hurt, but by staying with ourselves when they do. You'll explore: • What it means to feel unchosen • How to stop turning pain into identity • Becoming the one who chooses you • Offering yourself what you hoped to receive from others Being unchosen does not make you unlovable. You are already enough, even when it hurts. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions So many of us learn to measure our worth by what we do, how productive we are, how useful we are, how much we achieve. But who are you when you're not performing? In Day 7 of The Happier Life Project's 14 Days of Self-Love mini-series, this episode invites you to reconnect with who you are beyond your output. Not what you do, but who you are. You'll explore: • Letting go of achievement as your only measure of worth • Noticing the qualities that make you you • Seeing yourself as a person, not a project • Remembering that your value lives in your being You don't have to earn your place in the world. You already belong, as you are. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions Making mistakes is part of being human, but the way we talk to ourselves afterward can be far more painful than the mistake itself. In Day 6 of 14 Days of Self-Love, we focus on what happens after you mess up: the shame, the self-blame, and the stories you tell yourself about who you are. You'll explore: • Why mistakes don't define your worth • How to stop turning moments into identity • Offering yourself forgiveness instead of punishment • Learning to stay with yourself when things go wrong You don't have to be perfect to be loved. You're allowed to be human. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions We're often taught to fix our feelings, hide them, or move past them as quickly as possible. But what if self-love starts with simply letting yourself feel? In Day 5 of 14 Days of the Self-Love mini-series, this episode invites you to slow down and be with whatever you're feeling; without judgement, rushing, or trying to change it. You'll explore: • Allowing emotions instead of fighting them • Sitting with feelings safely and gently • Letting emotions move through you, not define you • Creating space for honesty with yourself You don't have to feel “better” to be worthy of care. You're allowed to feel what you feel. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions How often do you edit yourself to be accepted? Say yes when you mean no? Stay quiet when something matters? In Day 4 of 14 Days of Self-Love, we look at the quiet ways we shrink ourselves for approval, and how to gently choose honesty instead. You'll explore: • Noticing where you silence yourself • Choosing truth over people-pleasing • Speaking honestly in small, safe ways • Trusting that being real is better than being liked You don't have to be smaller to be loved. You're allowed to be real. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions So many of us live at war with our bodies; criticising, controlling, comparing, and pushing them. But your body has carried you through literally everything! In Day 3 of 14 Days of The Happier life Project's Self-Love Sessions, we shift from fighting our bodies to making peace with them. This episode invites you to move with kindness, speak gently to yourself, and see your body as a home, not a project. You'll explore: • Joyful movement without punishment • Softer self-talk • Gratitude for what your body does, not how it looks • Creating an environment that supports body respect You don't have to love your body every day, but you deserve to live in it without cruelty. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions The voice you hear most in your life is your own.  According to the National Science Foundation, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive. That is a lot of negative, repetitive thoughts!  So what if that voice felt kinder? In Day 2 of The Happier Life Project's mini series 14 Days of Self-Love, we focus on the way you speak to yourself... especially in hard moments. This episode helps you notice your inner dialogue and gently begin changing it. You'll explore: • How self-talk shapes self-worth • A simple way to soften harsh thoughts • An affirmation for speaking to yourself with care Self-love isn't just what you do, it's how you talk to yourself when no one else is listening. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions February often tells us that love is something we wait for — from someone else. But this series begins by gently flipping that story. In Day 1 of 14 Days of Self-Love, we start by choosing ourselves. This short, calming episode host Gabby Sanderson invites you to stop waiting to be “enough” and begin treating yourself as someone already worthy of care. You'll be guided through: • A gentle reflection on self-worth • A simple practice to choose yourself • An affirmation you can carry into your day Because you are not waiting to be chosen, you already belong to you. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack In our final episode of the January Happiness Hacks series, host Gabby invites you to pause and celebrate, not big obvious achievements, but small wins, quiet effort, and the simple fact that you showed up. This happiness hack encourages you to recognise one tiny win from today and to give yourself credit. It could be completing a task you've been dreading, setting a boundary with a friend, partner, or colleague, going for a quick walk, or even finishing this very series of happiness hacks. But even if you have not followed daily and dipped in to our happiness hacks when you could, or that you're simply here for this moment right now, that's still a win too!  Today is all about taking a gentle pause for reflection, self-compassion, and acknowledgement, marking the end of the month with warmth and pride. A reminder that consistency, care, and showing up, even once, truly matter. Remember, you can return to any of the happiness hacks whenever you need a little brightness, calm, or a moment of joy in your day. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day — supportive pauses designed to help you feel more present and grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores the benefits of stepping away from constant input and digital noise. This happiness hack encourages you to disconnect briefly — from screens, notifications, or information — in order to reconnect with yourself, your body, and the moment you're in. A calming reminder that creating space can be a powerful form of self-care. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project offers one gentle happiness hack each day to support emotional wellbeing in realistic, human ways. In today's episode, Gabby explores the quiet power of anticipation. By planning something to look forward to, whether a trip, a day out, or a small future treat, this happiness hack shows how imagining future enjoyment can lift mood, increase hope, and add light to the present moment. A soft invitation to let yourself look ahead with optimism. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive moments designed to help you feel calmer, kinder to yourself, and emotionally supported. In today's episode, Gabby invites you to pause and acknowledge something we often overlook: the effort it takes simply to keep going. This happiness hack focuses on self-recognition rather than achievement, reminding you that showing up, coping, and continuing — especially in difficult seasons — deserves credit. A deeply compassionate reminder that being here counts. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day... small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little calmer, lighter, and more connected to yourself and others. In today's episode, Gabby explores the surprising power of smiling - both genuine and intentional - and how even a soft, gentle smile can support your emotional wellbeing. Drawing on the facial feedback hypothesis, this episode explains how smiling can trigger the release of mood-boosting chemicals in the brain, reduce stress in the body, and create tiny moments of warmth and connection in everyday life. A kind reminder that a single smile, including the one you offer yourself, can make a real difference to how you feel. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; simple, mindful practices designed to support your mood, resilience, and emotional health. In today's episode, Gabby invites you to pause and create one small moment of awe - a brief experience of wonder, beauty, or expansiveness that helps the world feel a little bigger and your worries feel a little smaller. Through nature, movement, architecture, sound, or everyday life, this happiness hack encourages you to slow down, look up, and let awe gently shift your perspective. A soft invitation to rediscover the sense of wonder that still exists in ordinary moments. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day - supportive, compassionate steps to help you feel steadier and more connected. In today's episode, Gabby explores loneliness with warmth and sensitivity, encouraging one small step toward connection; whether that means sending a message, speaking to someone briefly, spending time around others, or gently connecting with yourself. This happiness hack reminds you that even tiny moments of connection can make a real difference. A reassuring reminder that you are not alone in how you feel. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day to help you feel more grounded, joyful, and emotionally supported. In today's episode, Gabby invites you to spend a little time doing something you enjoy; whether that's baking, reading, playing with a pet, or reconnecting with a simple hobby you love. This happiness hack highlights how meaningful small pleasures can be for happiness, calm, and self-expression. A gentle reminder that hobbies are not extras, they are nourishment for the soul. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small acts of care designed to support your mental and emotional health. In today's episode, Gabby focuses on nourishment in its simplest form: giving your body something that helps you feel steady, supported, and energised. Whether it's a healthy snack, a glass of water, or a warm cup of tea, this happiness hack encourages you to treat nourishment as an act of kindness toward yourself. A reminder that looking after your body is also looking after your mood. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day to support your emotional wellbeing in simple, practical ways. In today's episode, Gabby explores the power of gentle movement - not as exercise or pressure, but as a kind and energising way to lift your mood and release tension. This happiness hack encourages you to move your body in a way that feels good, even for just a minute or two. A soft invitation to reconnect with your body through kind, feel-good movement. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day. These are small and supportive shifts designed to help you feel a little lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself. In today's episode, Gabby invites you to do one small thing purely for fun; not for productivity, achievement, or self-improvement, but simply because it brings you joy. This happiness hack celebrates playful moments, reminding you that enjoyment does not have to be earned or justified. A warm reminder that fun is still allowed in your day. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day. These are small and supportive shifts to help you feel calmer, kinder to yourself, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores gratitude in a simple and realistic way. Instead of long lists or forced positivity, this happiness hack invites you to notice one thing you truly feel grateful for today and express it in a single sincere sentence. This gentle practice helps widen perspective and brings a little light into the moment without dismissing what you are really feeling. A soft reminder that even one genuine sentence of gratitude can make a difference. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little calmer, clearer, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby guides you through a simple grounding practice with a gentle way to steady your mind and body when thoughts feel busy or overwhelming, using your senses. By noticing what's happening around you in the present moment, this happiness hack helps reduce mental tension, calm the nervous system, and bring you back to a steadier sense of here-and-now awareness. A soothing invitation to return to the present whenever you need it. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive shifts designed to help you feel a little calmer, kinder to yourself, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores the power of doing one small, supportive action for your future self - something simple that makes tomorrow, or even later today, feel a little lighter. Rather than focusing on productivity, this happiness hack is about reassurance, ease, and building a quiet sense of self-trust through tiny acts of care. A soft reminder that looking after your future self is also a way of caring for who you are today. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little calmer, clearer, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores how our mental to-do lists quietly build up in the background, filled with worries, reminders, half-finished tasks and looping thoughts. And how even one minute of “emptying your head” can create a powerful sense of relief. By moving thoughts out of the mind and onto a page, note, or voice memo, this tiny declutter helps reduce mental tension and gives your nervous system space to breathe. A gentle invitation to carry a little less, and feel a little lighter. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little calmer, kinder to yourself, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores how even the smallest act of kindness, whether toward someone else or toward yourself, can boost mood, ease stress, and increase feelings of connection. This happiness hack invites you to choose one light, genuine moment of care today, without pressure, performance, or perfection. A warm reminder that kindness nourishes the giver as much as the receiver.   To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little calmer, kinder to yourself, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby invites you to pause and truly appreciate one small, pleasant moment in your day, instead of rushing past it. Whether it's a comforting smell, a warm drink, sunlight through a window, or a peaceful pause, this happiness hack encourages you to slow down and experience it for a few extra seconds. By lingering with small moments of enjoyment, the mind and body receive a brief signal of calm and safety — gently lifting mood and increasing everyday feelings of appreciation. A soft reminder that happiness is often found in the small moments we slow down enough to notice. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project shares one gentle happiness hack each day - small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little calmer, kinder to yourself, and more emotionally grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores the power of softening our inner voice, and how treating ourselves with the same compassion we'd offer a friend can reduce stress, ease self-criticism, and help the nervous system feel safer and more supported. This simple practice invites you to notice one moment today where you can speak to yourself with patience instead of pressure. A gentle reminder that kindness also belongs inside the way we talk to ourselves. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project is sharing one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive moments designed to help you feel a little happier, lighter, and more connected to yourself. In today's episode, Gabby explores the joy of playful, pressure-free movement, the kind that isn't about exercise, performance, or doing it “right,” but simply about letting your body move in a way that feels freeing and alive. This happiness hack invites you to dance like no one's watching, even for a few seconds, and to rediscover the quiet joy that can come from movement for its own sake. With a warm, compassionate approach, this episode shows how spontaneous movement can lift mood, release tension, and reconnect you with joy that comes from inside, not from approval or achievement. A light-hearted reminder that sometimes happiness begins with a tiny, private dance-break. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project is sharing one gentle happiness hack each day - small, supportive actions to help you feel a little happier, calmer, and more grounded. In today's episode, Gabby explores how many of us move straight from activity and stimulation into bed, without giving our minds or bodies a clear signal that the day is coming to a close. This happiness hack invites you to create one simple wind-down cue for your evening, helping your nervous system soften and prepare for rest. With a practical, compassionate approach, this episode shows how even the smallest calming ritual; a dimmed light, a warm drink, a quiet moment, or putting your phone aside, can help you transition gently from “on” to “slowing down.” A soothing reminder that rest often begins with a simple signal of care. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project is sharing one gentle happiness hack each day; small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little happier and healthier. In today's episode, Gabby explores how constant phone use can quietly overstimulate the mind and body, and how taking one small, intentional break from your phone can create a moment of calm, clarity, and breathing space for your nervous system. With a simple, realistic invitation to step away from your screen for just a few minutes, this episode encourages you to enjoy a tiny pause from digital noise; without pressure, guilt, or the need for a full digital detox. A calm reminder that even a short phone-free moment can help your system exhale. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack Throughout January, The Happier Life Project is offering one short happiness hack each day, blending gentle emotional support with simple habits that can help you feel calmer, brighter, and more settled in yourself. In today's episode, Gabby shares how even a couple of minutes of natural daylight in the morning can support your body clock, mood, and energy; especially during winter or busy, indoor days. With a simple, accessible practice you can do from a doorway, balcony, or window, this episode invites you to help your body “arrive” in the day gently, without pressure or perfection. A small moment of light that can make the day feel a little steadier. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, Gabby is sharing one gentle happiness hack each day - small, supportive shifts to help you feel a little happier and healthier as the month unfolds. In today's episode, Gabby explores how being slightly under-hydrated can quietly affect mood, energy, and emotional steadiness, and how increasing your water intake across the day can help your body (and mind) feel more supported. With a kind, practical invitation to “top up” rather than strive or track, this episode focuses on hydration as an act of self-care, not self-improvement. A small, realistic step toward feeling clearer, steadier, and more energised. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack Throughout January, host Gabby is sharing daily happiness hacks; simple, compassionate practices to help you feel more supported from the inside out. In today's episode, Gabby explores the impact of inner dialogue, especially during moments of tiredness, stress, or self-doubt. Rather than forcing positivity or repeating affirmations that don't land, this happiness hack focuses on softening the way you speak to yourself. A gentle reminder that kindness - not criticism - is what truly helps you move forward. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/

Daily Happiness Hack This January, The Happier Life Project is offering one short happiness hack each day; gentle reminders designed to support your mental and emotional wellbeing as life begins to pick up pace again. In this episode, Gabby challenges the belief that rest has to be earned. Instead, this happiness hack reframes rest as a biological need, something your nervous system requires in order to feel safe and recover. With a small, practical invitation to pause, this episode encourages you to rest without justification, guilt, or productivity attached. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, host Gabby is sharing one gentle happiness hack each day; small moments of support designed to reduce pressure and help you feel steadier as the year unfolds. In today's episode, Gabby explores the way we often speak to ourselves when something feels off, and how quickly curiosity can turn into self-criticism. This happiness hack invites you to check in with yourself without judgement - and to respond with care rather than blame. With a simple, practical takeaway, this episode offers a kinder way to meet your inner world, especially on days when emotions feel heavy or unclear. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack Throughout January, Gabby is sharing a short happiness hack each day, designed to support your mental and emotional wellbeing without pressure or overwhelm. In today's episode, Gabby gently challenges the idea that January has to begin with big goals or bold changes. Instead, this happiness hack focuses on the power of starting small. With a simple, practical takeaway, this episode reminds you that small steps build trust, safety, and steadiness, and that beginning exactly where you are is more than enough. A reassuring listen for days when motivation feels low and gentleness feels essential. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, The Happier Life Project is sharing one gentle happiness hack each day; small, manageable ideas to help you feel calmer and more grounded as the year unfolds. Even on quiet days, our bodies can still be rushing. In this episode, Gabby invites you to slow just one small thing down... not your whole life, not your to-do list. Just one moment. This simple practice helps signal safety to your nervous system and gently ease you out of urgency, without needing to stop or withdraw from your day. A calm reminder that slowing one thing can soften everything around it. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack Throughout January, The Happier Life Project is offering one gentle happiness hack a day; small shifts designed to reduce emotional pressure and support your wellbeing. We're often taught that happiness should be the baseline emotion. But most days aren't meant to feel amazing... or awful. In day three's episode, host Gabby explores the quiet relief of letting today be neutral. Not joyful. Not perfect. Just okay. This gentle reframe helps ease the pressure to feel good and offers a simple way to lower expectations without lowering self-worth. Neutral days aren't empty days, they're spacious ones. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack As part of this January series, host Gabby is sharing one short happiness hack each day; small, supportive practices to help you feel steadier and more grounded as the year begins. When life feels uncertain, the body often holds tension before we even realise it.  For day two's happiness hack, Gabby shares a simple 60-second breathing reset designed to signal safety to your nervous system. No equipment, no preparation, just a moment you can return to anytime your mind feels busy or your body feels on edge. A practical tool to help you feel calmer, more regulated, and a little more at ease, wherever you are. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Daily Happiness Hack This month on The Happier Life Project, Gabby is sharing a short, gentle happiness hack every day; small moments of support designed to help you feel steadier, calmer, and a little more at ease as the first month of the new year unfolds. In today's episode, Gabby invites you to begin January without reinvention. You don't need to be more productive, more positive, or more put-together to deserve calm, care, or contentment. Through a simple grounding ritual and a compassionate reframe, this episode helps your nervous system soften and reminds you that you're allowed to start exactly as you are. A gentle place to begin the year - no fixing required. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

As we close out 2025, this final episode of The Happier Life Project takes a compassionate look back at a year that felt undeniably heavy for so many. With political tension, rapid leaps in AI, global conflict and a relentless cost-of-living crisis, it's no surprise that rates of anxiety and depression have soared worldwide.  In this reflective bonus episode, Gabby explores the emotional toll of a turbulent year, and the unexpected clarity it can bring. Through the conversations held on this podcast, personal experiences, and even a year-end yoga class themed around shedding old skin for the Year of the Snake, Gabby invites listeners to consider what they're ready to release before stepping into 2026. Perfectionism, people-pleasing, carrying everything alone; what are you finally putting down? Plus, you'll hear highlights from her conversation with Reverend and the Makers' Jon McClure, recorded this time last year, where they discuss loneliness at Christmas, mixed seasonal emotions, and why dancing and music can be powerful tools for mental health.  It's a gentle, grounding close to the year, and a reminder you don't have to earn rest with exhaustion. The Happier Life Project returns on January 1st 2026 with something special: a daily happiness hack every day throughout the month. If you're feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, the Samaritans helpline is available 24/7 at 116 123, including on Christmas Day. You can also use a text-based option like "Hey Sam" a mental health support text line for young people, by texting 439-726. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/