How to be Happy

Ashish Kothari is the author of the book Hardwired for Happiness and founder and CEO of The Happiness Squad a company that helps businesses and individuals to flourish. He’s an inspiring guest who transformed his own life prior to writing his book and has first-hand experience and advice on how to live more authentically. He is a speaker, consultant and coach and a podcaster himself. On this episode of How to Be Happy we talk about finding meaning in your work even if you don’t like your job, Ashish’s surprising advice when considering throwing in the towel at work, cultivating awareness and self-compassion, and micro-practices for wellbeing and productivity. Web: The Happiness Squad The book: Hardwired for Happiness The Happiness Squad podcast Instagram YouTube LinkedIn   HOW TO BE HAPPY host: Kate de Brito  Kate on Instagram  How2behappypodcast on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alistair Horscroft is a philosopher, hypnotherapist and hypnotherapy trainer who teaches clients how to master their emotions and work through traumas using hypnotherapy. He is founder of the Mind Academy which provides courses and programs to learn and earn qualifications in coaching, NLP and hypnotherapy. On the podcast Alistair explains the difference between hypnotherapy and hypnosis and how you can use hypnotherapy to achieve goals, overcome problems and move forward in life.  We also discuss how people can use hypnotherapy to break free from patterns of suffering and embrace change. The Mind Academy: The Mind Academy | Hypnotherapy, NLP and Coach Training Alistair on Instagram:  Alistair Horscroft (@alistairhorscroft) • Instagram photos and videosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Wagstaff had it all. Or so she thought. At 32 she was an executive at a leading wealth management company. She had the career, the fancy car, a beautiful home, husband and baby. Until it all began to unravel. That year her marriage ended and her dad died of cancer. To numb the grief Jo worked harder, drank more, used drugs for the first time and found the most dysfunctional relationship she could – all while giving the perception to the outside world that she was thriving. While it all seemed very dark, it was also the beginning of her journey out of the darkness towards a more authentic way of life. Today she coaches men and women about their power and how to find the inner confidence to choose their best lives.    Jo’s Book: Lead Like You: How Authenticity Transforms the Way Women Live, Love, and Succeed Jo on Instagram;  Jo on Facebook;  Jo on LinkedIn Jo’s website: https://jowagstaff.com/   Host: Kate de Brito  Kate on Instagram  How2behappypodcast on Instagram Editor: Stephanie CannavoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uncovering common human behaviors, the podcast explores FOMO, multitasking struggles, and procrastination. Delving into quirks and social connections, it discusses the allure of cuteness and the power of silence. From imposter syndrome to science communication, it reassures listeners that their thoughts and feelings are perfectly normal.

Megan Lewis is a Walkley award winning photographer who also has a special gift. She is an energetic healer, an ability she first discovered in her teens. She now works with people doing Subconscious Mind Healing as well as continuing her work as a documentary photographer. She is a beautiful woman, with a calm, clear spirit who lives a life helping others. She has some beautiful wisdom to share about how we can all connect better with our inner wisdom to live happier lives. Megan’s photography site:: https://www.meganlewis.com.au/ Megan’s therapy site: Megan Lewis Therapy – Private Subconscious-Mind Healing About PSH: https://www.psh.org.au/ Megan’s book: https://www.meganlewis.com.au/conversations-with-the-mob-1 Other books mentioned:  The Chrysalids by John Wyndham The Myth of Normal: by Gabor Mate  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Ahern lives each day in tune with true happiness. She is the founder of Edgar’s Mission, a farm animal sanctuary in Victoria where she - and others - care for abandoned animals and animals rescued from factory farming. A loving advocate for the rights of animals, Pam approaches the subject without judgment or anger. But she wants us to talk about why we treat some animals - like our dogs and cats - with love and protection but don’t give the same rights to the animals we farm for food, like pigs, cows and chickens. She also asks the question: What if we are wrong? What if we are not supposed to use animals for food but are supposed to care for them instead? It’s an uncomfortable subject for a lot of people but Pam has a lot of wisdom to share about How We Can Live Happy Lives Without Harming Others. Online: https://edgarsmission.org.au/ Edgar’s Mission on Instagram Pam’s TedX Talk Find details of animal sanctuaries to visit, plus other information at Vegan Australia  Host: Kate de Brito  Kate on Instagram  How2behappypodcast on Instagram Editor: Stephanie CannavoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jelena Dokic is an extraordinary and inspiring woman. A former tennis international who achieved a top ranking of number 4 in the world, she has also had a personal and professional life beset by challenges. Throughout her childhood and teenage years she was abused physically and mentally by her father and coach Damir Dokic. She would hide the secret of this abuse for years only finally telling her story after a meeting with journalist Jessica Halloran that then led to the writing of her first book Unbreakable. Since then she has embarked on a mission to reclaim her life from the trauma of her childhood abuse. She has been incredibly open about her mental health challenges and eating disorder but today describes herself as a happy woman. Her strength, resilience and courage are admirable and she has been a source of inspiration to many others who have found themselves struggling. She’s written a new book about that journey called Fearless: Finding the power to thrive.  Jelena on Instagram  Jelena’s book: Fearless  Jelena’s first book: Unbreakable Host: Kate de Brito  Kate on Instagram  How2behappypodcast on Instagram Editor: Stephanie CannavoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experienced model and entrepreneur, Trinette Faint, shares her journey of hustle and manifesting happiness. Topics include balancing passions, resilience in the face of challenges, vision board success, celebrating black women in literature, and financial reflections with productivity hacks.

Ep 17:    Belinda Elworthy is the CEO of Gotcha4Life a charity founded by radio and TV personality Gus Worland after the tragic death of a dear friend from suicide. It started as a charity to help men talk about their mental struggles but it’s evolved into a service supporting all people now. On the podcast we talk about why men can find it so hard to be vulnerable and how you can recognise if someone you know is in trouble; as well Belinda’s personal tips for living a happy life.  Belinda on  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaelworthy/ Gotcha4Life LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotcha4life/ G4L Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Gotcha4Life G4L Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gotcha4life/ Mental Fitness Gym - https://www.gym.gotcha4life.org/ Ted talk by Gus Worland - https://www.gotcha4life.org/ted   Host: Kate de Brito  Kate on Instagram  Editor: Stephanie CannavoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robyn Miller is a life saver for many women who find themselves overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a household, especially after having children. A pediatrician as well as a wife and mother, Robyn created the Mental Load Project to help women more fairly divide household responsibilities with their partners so they can get out from under the heavy burden of the “mental load” and live happier lives.    Find Dr Robyn/The Mental Load Project on: Instagram  Facebook Web: The Mental Load Project    Host: Kate de Brito  Kate on Instagram  Editor: Stephanie CannavoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.