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Happiness in Progress#141 Buddhist Wisdom for a Happier Life feat. Pema Sherpa and Brendan BarcaIn this enlightening episode, Danielle Craig sits down with Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca—partners in life and practice—who are bringing ancient Buddhist teachings into modern workplaces. As the co-founders of Brema Solutions and authors of the the new book The Daily Buddhist, Pema and Brendan are passionate about sharing Buddhist wisdom, mindfulness, and meditation with people across the globe. Pema was born and raised in Nepal and has practiced Tibetan Buddhism since childhood. She holds a master's degree in Buddhist philosophy from Harvard Divinity School. Brendan came to Buddhism in his twenties after struggling with burn...2025-05-2736 minHappiness in Progress#235 Reframe Your Negative Stories feat. Danielle CraigIn this episode, we dive deep into the powerful connection between our emotions and the stories we tell ourselves. When intense emotions arise—whether it's fear, self-doubt, or shame—they often come with narratives that shape how we see ourselves and our world. But here's where the power comes in - realizing those stories aren't true. In this episode, Danielle Craig shares two powerful shifts you can take when you begin to tell yourself a negative story. She talks us through how to stay present and stick to the facts. If you’ve ever f...2025-02-0417 min
Happiness in Progress#234 How the Enneagram Can Help Your Relationships feat. Stephanie Barron HallIn this episode, Danielle sits down with Stephanie Barron Hall - an Enneagram expert and author of the new book, Enneagram in Real Life. Danielle and Stephanie talk about how the powerful tool of the Enneagram has the potential to transform our relationships and communication. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Enneagram is. A breakdown of all nine Enneagram types, focusing on their motivations, fears, and growth areas. Stephanie describes these by motivations, rather than behaviors. How understanding your own and others’ Enneagram types can improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen connections. Why...2025-01-2835 min
Happiness in ProgressHealing After Bullying and Traumatic Relationships feat. Brooke DeBoerThis week on the Happiness in Progress podcast, Danielle Craig sits down with Brooke DeBoer—author of Living the Free Life and life coach—to discuss her transformative journey of healing from bullying and traumatic relationships. Brooke opens up about the challenges she faced and the steps she took to reconnect with her inner voice and find freedom. In This Episode, Brooke Shares: How bullying shaped her self-image and relationships. The impact of traumatic relationships on her sense of self-worth. Her process of healing through boundaries, reflection, and reconnecting with her inner voice. Practical steps to defi...2024-11-2638 min
Happiness in Progress#228 When Manifestation isn't Working feat. Tammy MastroberteIn this episode, Danielle Craig sits down with manifestation expert Tammy Mastroberte to discuss the power of “higher help” in manifesting your desires and the importance of slowing down to recognize signs that guide you along the way. Tammy explains how connecting with a higher source—whether it’s the universe, God, or your inner wisdom—can amplify your ability to manifest. Discover practical tips for asking for guidance, slowing down, and becoming more aware of the signs around you. Listen to the full episode for insights on how to deepen your manifestation journey wi...2024-11-1232 minHappiness in ProgressThe Disconnection of Inauthenticity feat. Danielle CraigThe 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 th...2023-11-0725 min
Happiness in ProgressThe Myth of Self-Care feat. Danielle CraigHave 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...2023-06-2013 min
Happiness in ProgressHIP Habits #7 Meditation for BeginnersIn 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...2023-05-1606 minHappiness in Progress#211 Your Year with Vision feat. Lyssa Jackson"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 f...2023-01-0731 minHappiness in ProgressHip Habits #5 How Long Does It Take to Create a HabitIn 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. ...2023-01-0503 minHappiness in Progress#210 Holiday Expectations feat. Danielle CraigThe 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 yo...2022-12-1620 min
Happiness in ProgressTangible Ways to Support WomenAre 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: 2022-07-1916 min
Happiness in ProgressCreating a Healthy Relationship with your Body this Summer"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 In...2022-06-0315 minHappiness in ProgressIdentity Crisis & Developing a Healthy Relationship with Your Identity"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 ba...2022-04-0119 minHappiness in Progress#185 Coming Home to Yourself feat. Danielle Craig"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 mo...2022-02-1521 min
Happiness in ProgressThe Money Mindset You Need for the Holidays feat. Latasha Kinnard (replay)"I want to create generational wealth for my family. That’s the biggest gift I could give them." - Latasha Kinnard Today you will hear from Latasha Kinnard. She is the CEO of Godeste where she helps her clients maximize their income and effectively build for the future. She is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of 20-Something & Rich. In this conversation, Tasha and Danielle talk about staying out of debt during the holidays, redeeming your holiday budget and how to change your mindset around money. Plus: - A powerful exercise to begin with as y...2021-11-3036 min
Happiness in ProgressSpark Joy with your Social Media Feed feat. Danielle Craig*This episode was recorded live on social media* "It's not petty if it protects your mental health." - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle talks about how to protect your mental health by creating a social media feed that makes you feel good. She explains how your feed is a byproduct of your activity because the algorithm will give you more of what you spend the most time on. If you spend a lot of time reading and commenting on posts that are talking negatively about you or your lifestyle - y...2021-10-2220 min
Happiness in ProgressMaking Music, Motherhood & Female Friendships feat. Hadley Park (Courtney Dashe & Morgan Leigh Garner)"You don't have to know how it's going to work, but you do have to hold onto the idea that you can do both." - Courtney Dashe "If you support your friends, you show love and kindness - that will come back to you. The people who are not capable of that - they’ll keep on walking and that’s okay." - Morgan Leigh Garner The duo that makes up Hadley Park, Courtney Dashe and Morgan Leigh Garner, came on the Happiness in Progress podcast to share their journey in music and motherhood. The Nashville singers/songwriters have been f...2021-10-1931 min
Happiness in ProgressShould I Always Be Grateful?*This is a live recording of Happiness in Progress on Facebook and Instagram* Danielle tackles the question - should I always be grateful? In this episode, Danielle talks about the importance of not "Shoulding on yourself" and when you can move into gratitude if you're not feeling grateful. 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. 2021-09-2412 min
Happiness in ProgressHonoring the Experience of Being Alive feat. Cristi Christensen"Worthiness is a birth right. We have to remember it’s not based on how many things we’ve achieved. It’s not based on outer validation. It actually doesn’t even matter how much outer validation you have." - Cristi Christensen Cristi Christensen is a global empowerment coach and author of the brand new book, Chakra Rituals: Awakening the Wild Woman Within. She’s the creator of Soul Fire, a unique style of yoga that incorporates dance, meditation and mudra practices, and the co-founder of the Asia based Kirana Yoga School and US based Deep Exhale, a transforma...2021-08-1732 min
Happiness in ProgressThe Life-Saving Difference of a Sacred Safe Space feat. Charlie Bird "It is sacred to go and sit with someone in their pain, not try to fix it, not try to change it, but just be there and try to understand." - Charlie Bird Charlie Bird was Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University from 2016-2018. He is an LBGTQ advocate and is involved with nonprofit organizations across Utah and nationwide. He is the author of the bestselling memoir, Without the Mask and the host of the podcast "Questions from the Closet." This episode will empower you to lead with your heart in conversations that you may not understand to...2021-06-2226 min
Happiness in Progress3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Big Decision*This episode was recorded live on Instagram and Facebook* In this episode of Happiness in Progress, Danielle Craig talks about three questions to ask yourself before making a big decision. She used these same questions when making the decision to leave news to start a podcast in 2017. She will also tell you a pro of the pros and cons list and why your decisions aren't the last decisions you'll make. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter ...2021-06-1824 min
Happiness in ProgressFinding Freedom from Shame, Loneliness and Pain feat. Ashley LeMieux"If shame feeds off of loneliness and convincing you that you’re the only one - and that’s taken away - then shame gets taken away. In place of shame comes acceptance, power and the ability to move forward through what it is you’re going through." - Ashley LeMieux Today you will get to hear from Ashley Lemieux. She is the founder and CEO of The Shine Project. Her brand new book, I Am Here, is out today! Her company, The Shine Project, is an online community for women that helps them find support, resources, motivati...2021-05-0436 min
Happiness in ProgressShame at the Core: Eating Disorder Journey feat. Kelli Evans "To work out of shame and to begin to untangle all the messiness that shame is in someone’s life - for me, what I found, is that I need to SPEAK. I need to use my words." - Kelli Evans Kelli Evans is a Eating Recovery Center Alum and Recovery Ambassador Council Member. Kelli shares her recovery journey from anorexia, bulimia, alcoholism, anxiety, major depressive disorder, and C-PTSD. Kelli speaks at community outreach events and to healthcare providers at UC Medical School. In sharing her story Kelli wants people to believe recovery is possible at any age...2021-04-2737 min
Happiness in ProgressQuitting Corporate America to Follow a Life Dream feat. Novell Loh"Time is the most important thing in life. It’s not money, its not prestige. It’s not all these other things. Without time, there really is nothing." - Novell Loh In this episode, you'll meet professional ballroom dancer, Novell Loh. Several years ago, Novell lost her mom. In the coming months, she had her own medical scare. She found herself asking the question, "If I die today, what would I regret?" The question led her on a path out of corporate America and a high-paying job to be a professional dancer in New Y...2021-04-2030 min
Happiness in ProgressFive Confidence Tips for Women"When we let people judge us, we start to realize their judgements are not as heavy as we thought. They don't make that big of a difference on our lives. They're not as scary. They don't change us. They don't make us any less valuable or cool or fun or whatever it is we want to be. Their judgements are on them - and they always will be." - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle hones in on one of the skills she has a lot of experience in - confidence. Danielle shares that she gained a...2021-04-1627 min
Happiness in ProgressStick to Good Habits, Overcome Bad Ones feat. Will Moore"We are creatures of habit. Habits don't care if they're good or bad, if they're helping or hurting. If we have bad habits they're going to continue." - Will Moore Today you are going to meet Will Moore. He is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, life coach and happiness expert. Will is the owner of Moore Momentum. His goal is to teach people how to hold themselves accountable and take the necessary action to replace their "failure habits" with "success habits." Danielle and Will talk about a lot in this episode including how to get back...2021-04-1334 min
Happiness in ProgressFilter Psychology: Your Brain on Social Media Filters"Our brains are being rewired to feel disappointed when we look in an unfiltered mirror" - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle Craig takes a look at how using social media filters on apps like Instagram and Snapchat are impacting our brains. Danielle describes how social media filters can be a double-edged sword. They can impact the mental health of the person posting the image and the person looking at it. Articles & Research Mentioned: Body Dysmorphic Disorder Filtered Photos & Our Memories Is Spending All Day on Zoom Kil...2021-04-0920 min
Happiness in ProgressRoutines for a Happier Life feat. Ashley Brown"Make sure your routines are for you and they’re not built upon someone else’s life." -Ashley Brown Today you get to hear from Ashley Brown, the creator and owner of Routine and Things. She's also the host of the Routine and Things Podcast. Ashley strongly believes routines are a form of wellness and can be a beautiful springboard for improving your home, yourself, and your life. In this episode of Happiness in Progress, Danielle and Ashley talk about how to create a routine, how routines helped bring Ashley out of a depre...2021-03-2329 min
Happiness in ProgressLiving the Dream and Nightmare (Surviving Being Burned Alive) feat. Stefanie Grassley"I wish we didn’t have to go through [horrible, hard things] and we could be like I know what I want and wouldn’t need to have this huge horrible experience to be reminded of it." - Stefanie Grassley Today's guest is a survivor. Stefanie Grassley was living the dream after purchasing a beautiful Italian castle with her husband. Within the first year of owners, she was involved in a horrific explosion that caught her on fire. In today's episode, she will share what was going on in her mind when this happened. She share...2021-03-1929 min
Happiness in ProgressHow We've Become Stronger During One Year of the PandemicWe have now made it through one full year of the pandemic. In this episode, Danielle talks about five skills we've been forced to grow and learn throughout the past year. Danielle talks about how we've become stronger in the face of loss. How we've learned and practiced empathy and perspective. Plus, what we've learned about relationships and our own power within. EPISODES MENTIONED: Thriving in Uncertainty feat. Michelle Pierson Young Growth During Uncertainty feat. Sam Jones What to do When Life Feels Out of Control 2021-03-1120 min
Happiness in ProgressRisk & Love: Building a Business Together feat. C.J. & Lindsay McPhail“It has to be a balance of radical honesty with ourselves and also speaking the truth in love.” - Lindsay McPhail In this episode of Happiness in Progress, the founders of Outsider Coffee join Danielle Craig to talk about building a business together, facing big risks and growing as a couple. C.J. and Lindsay McPhail have been married for more than 20 years. They're the parents of four boys. In the past nine years, they have written several books, launched an outreach called Fight Night, a retreat series called STRIKE and a unique coffee drive thru...2021-02-1231 min
Happiness in ProgressMy 3 Keys for a Successful RelationshipIt's the week of love so Danielle is sharing three ways she has been able to have a successful relationship within her marriage. Successful relationships are made up of several elements including the basic building blocks of trust and mutual respect. In this episode, Danielle will focus on three things that have made a difference in her 16 year relationship with her husband. Check out this episode for some tips on how to fight right, how appreciating your partner can make all of the difference and John Gottman's research on supporting a healthy sex l...2021-02-0917 min
Happiness in ProgressThe Root Cause of Stress feat. Dr. Nima Rahmany"The universe is calling on you to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma that didn’t even start with you." - Dr. Nima Rahmany In this fascinating episode, Danielle Craig talks with Dr. Nima Rahmany about the root cause of stress and where stress originates. Dr. Rahmany believes it is the result of intergenerational trauma. Danielle asks about dealing with stressful situations within a situation like the pandemic. You have to hear what Dr. Rahmany says about that as he explains yes, even the pandemic is bringing up stress tied to intergenerational traumas. Dr. Rahmany is...2021-02-0539 min
Happiness in Progress5+ Ways to Deal with Mom Burnout & Motherhood FatigueThe newest data shows moms are more stressed out than ever before and it's taking a mental toll. Research out of Canada shows more than 40% of new moms are dealing with depression symptoms. That's compared to 15% before the pandemic. Anxiety symptoms have increased in new moms more than 40%. That's why Danielle Craig offers this podcast episode about dealing with mom burnout and motherhood fatigue. In this episode, Danielle will offer five ways to fight the mama burnout when you're in the middle of overwhelm. Learn about how to enjoy the moment with your...2021-02-0222 min
Happiness in ProgressManipulating the Metabolism feat. Angelo PoliHealth and metabolism aren't always related, Angelo Poli explains in this episode of Happiness in Progress. In this episode, Danielle Craig talks with globally recognized fitness and nutrition expert, Angelo Poli. He's the founder of MetPro. He's been featured in Men's Health, The Huffington Post, TedX, Sports Illustrated and many more publications. Angelo talks about what the metabolism is, how it works, how we can play a role in its function and why men seem to always lose weight faster than women. You'll also learn how the metabolism adapts to keep us alive...2021-01-2934 min
Happiness in ProgressThree Ways to Make the Most of Your 'Word of the Year'It has become popular in recent years to create a 'word of the year.' It can include anything from 'perseverance' to 'clarity' and 'gratitude.' In this episode, Danielle Craig will discuss three different ways you can make sure your 'word of the year' becomes an intentional part of your life. She will discuss making sure you see your word often, defining your word and prompts to include it in your journaling practice. While making a 'word of the year' is great - if we don't revisit it throughout the year, it w...2021-01-2614 min
Happiness in Progress#150 5 Lessons from 150 Episodes of Happiness in ProgressToday we are ringing in a big milestone - 150 episodes of Happiness in Progress! In today's episode, Danielle Craig will look back at five lessons from five of her guests over the last three years. This episode is packed with meaningful thoughts about life, how we view ourselves and others and our soul's journey. You'll also hear about how a woman who lost her daughter in the Sandy Hook shooting was able to forgive the shooter. Plus, how we will all experience loss throughout our lives. You'll hear clips from the following episodes...2021-01-1928 min
Happiness in ProgressWeight Loss & Internal Transformation feat. Lydia Bordo"Every pound I lost felt like a pound of baggage from the abuse I let go." - Lydia Bordo When we see the before and afters online - they're impressive! When we dig a little deeper - it's even more impressive! Today, you're going to hear from Lydia Bordo. She's a Peloton obsessed mom and wife. She's also a domestic violence survivor. She was recently on the Today Show to talk about her weight loss journey. She lost more than 30 pounds in the last year. In this conversation, Danielle and Lydia talk about n...2021-01-1434 minHappiness in ProgressThe 3 G's of Goal Setting: Goals, Grace & Growth"It’s not that we have too many goals - it’s that we have a lack of grace to go along with them." - Danielle Craig 2020 was a year that delivered disappointment after disappointment. Goals have apparently became a victim of the disappointments. But Danielle says the fear of disappointment shouldn't keep us from setting goals. In this episode, she discusses how to add grace to your goals with three easy ways to measure growth. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Facebook Instagram Twitter Website 2021-01-1216 minHappiness in ProgressGrowth During Uncertainty feat. Sam Jones“You don’t have to change the world - change your world.” - Sam Jones Today you're going to hear from Life Coach, Sam Jones. Sam has worked with more than 300 clients (from everyday professionals to celebrities). Sam helps people facing challenges of having no direction in life, comparisons and not organizing their lives for happiness. This episode is the perfect one to start the year out with. Sam and Danielle talk about how to navigate uncertainty, setting goals, how to deal with the voice in your head and learning versus action. There's that an...2021-01-0731 min
Happiness in ProgressMaximizing Serendipity in Your Life feat. Dr. Chad Thatcher"We are so plan-oriented so we don’t allow serendipity to happen. We are in such a rush, rush mentality... I know there’s going to be chance encounters and I am setting my mind up for that. Through allowing time, I can allow space for that." - Dr. Chad Thatcher Start your new year out with an intention to have more serendipity in your life. Dr. Chad Thatcher came on the Happiness in Progress podcast with Danielle Craig to talk about how to maximize serendipity. Dr. Thatcher is a professor at SOU’s Outdoor Adventure...2020-12-3134 min
Happiness in ProgressThe Money Mindset You Need for the Holidays feat. Latasha Kinnard"I want to create generational wealth for my family. That’s the biggest gift I could give them." - Latasha Kinnard Today you will hear from Latasha Kinnard. She is the CEO of Godeste where she helps her clients maximize their income and effectively build for the future. She is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of 20-Something & Rich. In this conversation, Tasha and Danielle talk about staying out of debt during the holidays, redeeming your holiday budget and how to change your mindset around money. Plus: - A powerful exercise to begin with as y...2020-12-1736 min
Happiness in ProgressDeveloping a Leadership Mindset feat. Kathleen Ries-Jubenville"Leadership starts with yourself. It starts with leading yourself and when you are leading yourself other people are naturally attracted to you and it gives you the opportunity to influence others and have leadership roles." - Kathleen Ries-Jubenville Kathleen Ries-Jubenville is a Certified High-Performance Coach who educates her clients on proven, successful business strategies. She helps them implement the systems they need to create a thriving business that supports the lifestyle of their dreams! Today, she shares with Danielle Craig about the high-performance leadership skills that help us not just succeed, but thrive, in...2020-11-1232 min
Happiness in ProgressHow to Talk to People You Disagree With feat. Danielle CraigThis Election season is a high-stress season - with emotions and tensions running high. It's hard to come together - when we are constantly debating online and shouting over one another. In this episode, Danielle Craig walks through three things you can do to have a conversation with someone you disagree with. EPISODES MENTIONED: If you need exit strategies for your conversation - listen to this episode: Setting Boundaries Around Politics feat. Cassandra Rowe If you need to have a boundaries talk - listen to this episode: Dealing with Di...2020-11-1013 min
Happiness in ProgressSetting Boundaries Around Politics feat. Cassandra Rowe"Setting boundaries feels different but it should feel different because you’re protecting yourself." - Cassandra Rowe This November, between a highly emotionally-charged Election Day and Thanksgiving, might be a tough one when it comes to navigating relationships. That's why Danielle wanted to have The Boundaries Therapist on the podcast to help equip us with tools. Cassandra Rowe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LPC Clinical Supervisor (LPC-S). She has worked as a Student Support Counselor (Crisis Counselor) and is the owner of Epiphany Counseling Services, LLC. In this conversation, Da...2020-11-0332 min
Happiness in ProgressThe 'Not To Do' List | Reducing Overwhelm & How to Prioritize feat. Alana Dawson"Rarely was I focused on the quality rather than the quantity because I was trying to make the most people happy, trying to say 'yes' to as many things as possible - over extending myself, over extending my family. My poor family didn’t get the best of me. They got the last little chopped up slivers that were left over. By allowing myself to focus on those few things - the quality for sure is much better." - Alana Dawson Alana Dawson is a growth podcast coach and the host of The Podcasting Party Podcast. She is...2020-10-2926 min
Happiness in ProgressWhy You Can't Stop Comparing Yourself"The more you judge, the more you compare. The more you compare, the more you judge. It goes and goes - and if we do this we will find that we are constantly assessing other people and how we fall in relation to them." - Danielle Craig For many people, comparison is a tricky game. We spend hours scrolling our social media feeds comparing our homes, partners and even our children. Danielle has talked about how comparison steals joy and tricks to stop, but today she is talking about an underlying cause of comparison...2020-10-2716 min
Happiness in ProgressHIPHabits #5 My Trick to Falling Asleep with a Busy MindIn today's Happiness in Progress Habit, Danielle Craig will tell you about the number one trick she uses to falling asleep with a busy mind. Danielle started using this trick when she was in the early days of her news career, working overnights. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here. Support Happiness in Progress on Patreon. Want video? Subscribe on Youtube. 2020-10-2601 min
Happiness in ProgressWhat Taking the Edge Off Does & What to do InsteadThe year 2020 hasn't been a walk in the park for anyone. The last couple weeks have been overwhelming for Danielle Craig personally. On this episode, she talks about some stressful events that have added to this, including the death off her uncle. After days of trying to numb the emotions and "take the edge off," Danielle realized that was exactly what she was doing. She read from Brene Brown's book 'Dare to Lead' these words - “We can not selectively numb emotion - if we numb the dark, we numb the light. If we...2020-10-0614 min
Happiness in ProgressRise from the Ashes feat. Christine Daoust"Maybe I don’t feel joy right now because I’m going through something really hard right now, but I am going to feel it again. It will come again and this will pass." - Christine Daoust Today's episode comes on the heels of a massive disaster in southern Oregon - the burning of thousands of homes. Today, you'll get to know Christine Daoust. She is a victim - or survivor - of the Oak Knoll Fire that destroyed a street of homes in 2010. In today's episode, she talks about her rise from the ashes. How...2020-09-1735 min
Happiness in ProgressDealing with Unmet Expectations"We're stripping away a lot of the shoulds - this life should look like this, this year should have looked like this and instead we're allowing ourselves to live in the present, to be where we are, to understand this is our reality. And by bringing in flexibility to our life - it also allows us to start being flexible, start getting scrappy with our business, start learning new things and trying new things." - Danielle Craig In today's episode of Happiness in Progress, learn how you can come to terms with unmet expectations. Danielle shares how...2020-07-0716 min
Happiness in ProgressHIPHabits #2 Make a Choice to Enjoy the DayWelcome to this brand new 'Bonus Series' called HIPHabits. Each week, Danielle Craig will share a habit you can bring into your life and how that habit can make a difference in the way you feel. These bonus episodes are bite-sized wisdom that will be less than five minutes! This week, the week of a Pandemic-touched Fourth of July, the habit is - make a choice to enjoy the day. Find out how you have the power to take back the holiday. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Facebook Instagram Twitter 2020-06-2901 min
Happiness in ProgressDesign a Happier Home feat. Rebecca West"Changing my environment made me feel like if I can literally see something different, maybe there’s the possibility of something different. Not just with my sofa or with my paint color - it felt like hope." - Rebecca West We're all stuck in our homes a lot these days - and that makes it even more important to be happy within the walls of your home. Today you'll hear from Rebecca West, a psychology coach of Seriously Happy Homes and author of the book Happy Starts at Home. She will be talking about how to m...2020-06-2530 min
Happiness in ProgressHIPHabits #1 Go Beyond SlacktavismWelcome to this brand new 'Bonus Series' called HIPHabits. Each week, Danielle will share a habit you can bring into your life and how that habit can make a difference in the way you feel. These bonus episodes are bite-sized wisdom that will be less than five minutes! Our first topic, is Going Beyond Slacktavism. Danielle will talk about what slacktavism is and how to do get skin in the game for your cause. There are times when social media campaigns work really well, but there are times it doesn't. Catch it all in this f...2020-06-0904 min
Happiness in ProgressThe Power of ListeningOur country has been in turmoil for weeks, months - probably even years, but listening can help two parties come together. Danielle Craig talks us through the art of listening. She describes how she had no other choice but to learn how to listen as a reporter. You'll hear how to listen with empathy, listen for learning and how to listen while withholding judgement. Bringing your authentic opinions to conversations will also help you learn and grow as a human being. Plus, would you shake a known murder suspect's hand? Hear why a r...2020-06-0523 min
Happiness in ProgressWhat to Do When Life Feels Out of ControlWe are in a pandemic and it doesn't feel comfortable. It is scary, anxiety-inducing, worrisome and there is a lot of unknown. In this episode of Happiness in Progress, Danielle talks about what we can do as we have very little control of the external parts of our lives. Danielle talks about how she gained control in spite of her diagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. When you have OCD your mind tells you to do crazy things to somehow grasp control. In this episode, Danielle shares three tips that have helped her OCD and that can...2020-03-2417 min
Happiness in ProgressGracefully Aging"What I really want to get down to is the core of how we see ourselves regardless of what our appearance actually is. I want us to spend a whole lot more time in our bodies, loving our bodies than resenting our bodies, resenting whether that is the weight, or the height, or the jean size, or the bra size - or aging." - Danielle Craig Scientific research shows how we think about aging can actually impact how we physically age. In this episode of Happiness in Progress, Danielle shares some new thoughts and ideas to help...2020-03-1222 min
Happiness in ProgressAdding Grace to Your GoalsIn this episode, Danielle talks about how to add grace to our goals. In many cases, when we set a goal, we are chasing the feeling we believe our goal will give us. Unfortunately, because of the way our human brains work, when we do reach the achievement - we find ourselves on the hedonic treadmill. It’s enough for a moment, then it’s not enough anymore. Now we need the next best thing to feel happy, confident and respected. When we live our lives this way, nothing is ever good enough. We could achieve the world...2020-01-1416 min
Happiness in ProgressLonely Over the Holidays"It is okay to feel the feelings you are feeling. We are afraid of being lonely, upset, angry, sad at Christmas because we think Christmas is supposed to look a certain way. It doesn’t have to look that way for you and I imagine most humans will have a Christmas or even several Christmas’ that don’t look perfect." - Danielle Craig A report out last year found about 20% of americans feel isolated or lonely. If you are feeling lonely this holiday season, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Again, 20% of people...2019-12-2512 min
Happiness in ProgressFinding Joy When Your Boss is ToxicMost of us have had a toxic boss at one point or another. When I was having a particularly hard time with one boss, I had to dig deep to keep the joy at work. In this episode, Danielle focuses on three things you can do to keep the joy when your boss seems to be sucking it out of you. Danielle will talk about getting focused on your purpose, finding a passion project and why it's important to quit gossiping in the workplace. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Facebook Instagram...2019-12-1312 min
Happiness in ProgressCreating a Service-Oriented Life"Living a service-oriented life is looking for tiny opportunities to serve. All you need to do is be on the lookout for someone who needs a hand." - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle Craig talks about how to bring more service into your life. She'll talk about how this can bring more joy into your life, how to figure out what people need help with and the one question not to ask when you want to help someone. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Facebook Instagram Twitter ...2019-11-2314 min
Happiness in ProgressWhen Your Identity EvolvesIn this world we’ve been taught we need to BE someone to be important. Maybe a little bit taught, but also a little built in. Have you heard about the ego? The ego is the part of us that tells us we need to be someone, do something and have something to matter. The ego tells us “YOU matter when you accomplish. YOU matter when you own expensive stuff. YOU matter when you have a fancy title.” This is one of the reasons we cling so tightly to our identities. But placing our ide...2019-10-3114 min
Happiness in ProgressLetting Go of Perfectionism"We cannot create or give life to something new if we are waiting for the ground to be perfect." - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle talks about how perfectionism holds us back from our goals and impacts our mental and physical health. She gives us five tools to start letting imperfection in our lives. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here.2019-09-1314 min
Happiness in ProgressCan I Be Happy While Trying to Improve?"The key to finding happiness is to find it not in ACHIEVING… but in the GROWTH it takes to get there." - Danielle Craig In this podcast episode, Danielle talks about finding joy in the journey. The big question - can I be happy while trying to improve? The answer - yes. Danielle talks through how to measure progress in a productive way that will empower you through a transformation journey. She talks about: - What progress looks like - How to pick a productive measure of...2019-08-3015 min
Happiness in ProgressComparing Real Life to Highlight Reels"When you compare yourself online - you are focusing on your reality compared to his/her highlights." - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle talks about how comparing yourself on social media impacts you and your goals. - How we get distracted on social media - How to re-focus on your goals/concerns/homes untouched by what people on your social media feed are doing - How comparisons make it so that our success will never be enough - How to get rid of your scarcity mindset to make way for your...2019-07-2613 min
Happiness in Progress#70 Sugar & Your Mental HealthDo you feel like sugar is impacting your mood? Research backs you up. In this episode, Danielle Craig explores several studies showing how researchers have found sugar is linked to depression and anxiety. This includes the in-depth research of a young woman who changed her diet over the course of 12-weeks. The changes researchers saw in their subject were life-changing. Plus, how you can manipulate the habit loop to help you rewrite the habit of eating sugar. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Link Between Sugar & Depression Dietary Pattern & D...2019-04-1113 min
Happiness in Progress#68 Does Money Buy HappinessDoes money buy happiness? You know we’ve always been told that money can’t buy happiness. Yet, we set our entire lives… I mean from the time we are little kids… around money. We go to school, to learn how to be constructive members of society… we talk about what we want to be when we grow up… and all of that comes down to how we’ll make money. Money is a HUGE part of our lives. Money pays for the roof over our head, the food to eat, the clothes to wear. 2019-03-2214 min
Happiness in ProgressZoë Kim, Living with Less Stuff"I want to be doing more things with my kids and less time on the stuff." - Zoë Kim Zoë Kim is the creator of Raising Simple and author of Minimalism for Families. She is a simplicity coach who partners with women to tackle the challenges of a cluttered home and life. Zoë helps families find the best solutions to simplify their home and life. Zoë talked with Danielle about what made her want to get rid of all the extra stuff and the way it changed her family once she did. We also chatted about...2019-03-1841 min
Happiness in Progress#64 First Step to Self-LoveIt is the month of love and Danielle is talking about the love that often goes ignored - self-love. The problem with self-love is it starts with our inner dialogue - an often times our inner dialogue isn't positive. Danielle talks about how to back away from negative thoughts and to choose not to let those words have power. "You are enough right now regardless of your pant size, the number on the scale, your relationship status, your bank account. You did not have to earn your worth. You are worthy now." 2019-02-2108 min
Happiness in Progress#60 Hacking Your HabitsWe are twenty something days into January — and I’ve really been trying to understand habits. How can we change our habits into ones that work for us - ESPECIALLY because so many of our habits were established when we were kids and young adults? In this episode, Danielle talks about the habit loop - how it works and how you can manipulate it to see your own results. Plus, how to stop hating yourself into change. Negative talk isn't successful in helping you change behaviors you don't like. Danielle talks about an easy...2019-01-2314 min
Happiness in Progress#56 A Happier HolidayThe holidays are supposed to be and probably are generally pretty happy. But it’s such a fine line of happiness. We straddle this line of expectations and reality. In this episode, Danielle Craig talks about how to enjoy the holiday by letting go of expectations (eh hem - or traditions)! Plus, how service can impact your holiday. And the way to get an easy win on your to-do list for less stress during the holiday. STUDIES MENTIONED: Happier on Christmas Day Mood, Self Esteem Improve with Service Service He...2018-12-0712 min
Happiness in Progress#52 BeYOUtiful"You don’t get that worth by being the prettiest, the thinest, the strongest, the bravest, the most succesful, the one with the best jobs, or biggest house -- or anything. You were born with worth. You don’t have to do anything fancy, or get any great title to be worthy." Danielle talks about how she finally learned everyone else's opinion about her had nothing to do with her. That's the same for you - someone else's opinion about YOU has nothing to do with YOU. Danielle talks about finding your own self...2018-11-0912 min
Happiness in Progress#50 Addicted to NegativityHave you ever noticed negativity breeds negativity? As I scroll through my Facebook feed, I’ve started to think maybe we actually LIKE feeling this way. Maybe we like the negativity, the anger, the fighting and everything that comes with it. It’s more than just bad news that’s shared. It’s negative opinions, it’s anger, it’s complaints - there is so much NEGATIVITY on our social media feeds. Some experts say negativity is an addiction - even comparing it to addictions to drugs and alcohol. In this episode, Dani...2018-10-2411 min
Happiness in Progress#45 Habits to Fight Depression & The #1 Thing I've Learned Hosting This PodcastThe World Health Organization says depression is increasing at a huge rate. It was up more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. More than 300 million people around the world are dealing with this, according to WHO. In this episode, Danielle Craig talks about three daily habits that help her in dealing with depression in pregnancy and postpartum. Remember, these are tools to be used in conjunction with talking to a professional or being on medication. If you are feeling suicidal - please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 1-800-273-8255 RES...2018-09-1312 min
Happiness in Progress#42 Ending a Lifetime of Negative Self-Talk"If you wouldn’t let a boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse talk to you in that way - stop talking to yourself in that way." What are you saying to yourself that is absolutely unacceptable? Have you said, "I'm not good enough," "I'm fat," "I'm worthless" or "I can't do it?" In this episode, Danielle talks about negative self-talk - how it impacts us and five steps to change your thoughts. LINKS MENTIONED: 'Too Fat to Fit through the Door' Anorexia Nervosa Study "I am" versus third person reference N...2018-08-3112 min
Happiness in Progress#38 Finding Your Purpose, Phillip MountroseDanielle Craig talks to Phillip Mountrose, a holistic coach who focuses on helping people transform their lives. Phillip runs the non-profit organization Awakenings Institute and has authored more than a dozen books and manuals on self-development. His most recent book, he wrote with his wife is called The Ultimate Paradigm Shift: A Guidebook for Creating the Life You Were Born to Live. We talked about some of the tools Phillip teaches, including EFT tapping. In fact, he’ll talk you through how to do tapping and how he says it can actually help everything from fea...2018-07-1636 min
Happiness in Progress#34 Beating StressHere’s the thing about stress - it affects us SO badly when we don’t handle it correctly. There are billions of studies and tons of research on what can happen to us if we are too stressed. BUT that is not what I want to focus on. Why? Because stressing about our stress can be more dangerous than the original stress. When it comes to stress - perception is reality. In this episode, Danielle talks about how to use stress to motivate you, instead of letting it get the best of you...2018-07-1117 min
Happiness in Progress#31 Nothing is PermanentHave you heard of impermanence? It’s a big centerpiece of Buddhist teachings - nothing is permanent. The idea is once you understand impermanence, you can decrease suffering. There are two things we can do once we can really internalize and accept that nothing is permanent. 1 - When things are good, you can embrace them, love them and enjoy this part of your life. 2 - When things are NOT going as planned, when life is not good - you can understand, this will pass. Danielle talks about working in new...2018-06-1910 min
Happiness in ProgressArtesha Downing-Spencer, Finding Purpose After StillbirthToday Danielle Craig is talking to Artesha Downing-Spencer. Artesia lost her son when she was seven months pregnant. As you can imagine, it sent her to a dark place. Through this unimaginable experience, she was able to find perspective and purpose. She started Peyton's Purpose, named for the son she lost. Through the organization she sends out care packages to women suffering pregnancy loss. These packages have gone all over the world.. as far as South Africa and New Zealand. She’s also been on “The Real” to talk about her non-profit. In this episode, Artesha...2018-05-2352 min
Happiness in ProgressSpring Cleaning the SoulIn this episode, Danielle Craig talks about four ways to spring clean the soul. SOUL - Simplify, Own Your Life, YOU and Love Learn valuable information about what to cut out of your life, how to take responsibility for your own life, focusing on you and adding connections into your life. "Our lives are so busy we assume we’re being productive, but the movement alone isn’t a recipe for success — or a happier life." The Success Principles(TM) By Jack Canfield How Connection Impacts Your Life This in...2018-05-0116 min
Happiness in ProgressFighting the Overwhelm & BurnoutWhen you're stuck in the merry-go-round of life it is really easy to focus on the daily grind and not get a chance to breathe. Insert the overwhelm and burnout. I used to be a live-for-Friday kind of person. On the newscasts I anchored I would say “Good morning - its Wednesday, halfway to Friday. It’s Thursday - you know, Friday-eve.” But then when I got to Friday and the weekend - I would catch up on all the things I had been putting off during the insane previous five days. Danielle talks...2018-04-1619 min
Happiness in Progress#20 Wired to ConnectThere is so much irony in 21st century with connection and communication. We are connected to more people than ever, yet our connections are not real and intentional. We are not connecting how we used to - in a meaningful way. In this episode, Danielle talks about the importance of connecting and how to connect. On Facebook, many people said a fear of judgement keeps them from connecting with others. Danielle explains how she got over her own fear (yes! She used to be afraid of talking to other people before becoming a news anchor...2018-03-1316 min
Happiness in Progress#19 Jennifer Borget, Cherishing Motherhood & LifeDanielle Craig is talking to Jennifer Borget. She is the brain behind Cherish365.com. When she first started blogging she was the Baby Making Machine. You’ve seen Jennifer on Huffington Post, Baby Center, the Today Show and much much more. And just this week she interviewed OPRAH! I’ll link her blog because she’s promising to write all about it. We talk about being a successful blogger, but also maintaining individuality in motherhood. Jennifer talks about being in the middle of what is causing a lot of contention in our country. She is a blac...2018-03-0247 min
Happiness in Progress#18 Live with Intention, Living On PurposeI think many of us are acting without intention every single day, several times a day as we answer questions and make decisions. Many years ago, Oprah said people are not living on purpose. She said the principle of intention rules her life. In this episode, Danielle Craig talks about what intention is and why we are not acting with intention in this 21st century world. That includes the ways social media and being busy is making it harder to live with intention. This episode is brought to you by Audible. Check out...2018-02-1312 min
Happiness in Progress#17 Rachelle Chapman, True Love & Positivity After ParalysisIn 2010, Rachelle Friedman Chapman broke her neck in a freak accident on the night of her bachelorette party. The media nicknamed her "The Paralyzed Bride." She talks with Danielle Craig about the moment she was pushed into a pool by one of her bridesmaids, how quickly she realized something was wrong, how her fiancé stood by her and the challenges she’s faced since. Rachelle has been featured on the Today Show, People magaizine, ABC News, USA Today and many more media outlets… TLC also documented her life as a new mother last year. She wrote...2018-02-0855 min
Happiness in Progress#16 Feeling the Love in Your RelationshipYour host, Danielle Craig talks about the keys to a happy relationship. Her relationship has had highs and lows, but the turning point was when she thought she was going to lose her husband. She talks about what she learned in the moments her husband's heart stopped, but also about research on what can make a happier marriage. "A relationship isn't 50-50, it's two people giving 100%." - Danielle Craig RESEARCH REFERENCED: Kindness is the Key to Marital Happiness Making a 'Bid' or Attempt for Connection Fighting About...2018-02-0615 min
Happiness in Progress#15 Dr. Thad Gala, Healing Chronic DiseaseGood health is a big part of happiness. Today Danielle Craig talks to Dr. Thaddeus Gala about reducing inflammation and chronic disease. Dr. Gala is the Medical Director of Complete Care in Southern Oregon. He’s a licensed chiropractor who says he’s been freeing people from pain since 2005. He performs health lectures on nutrition, weight loss and diabetic management. He’s written a number of books including "The Secret to Defy Disease & Decay” and the “Anti-Inflammatory Shake Guide.” We talk about so much in this podcast - including the importance of taking care of your...2018-01-2248 min
Happiness in Progress#14 Live for TodayHappiness in Progress host, Danielle Craig, talks about making an effort to live in the present. She'll talk about some of the things that hold us back from enjoying TODAY and some of the tools you can use to start this practice - including something you can do right now that will really make a difference. Shawn Achor TEDx Talk Woman Writes Powerful Note at End of Her Life, Holly Butcher's Facebook page Article About Smartphone Concerns: Your smartphone is making you stupid, antisocial and unhealthy. So why can't you put i...2018-01-1614 min
Happiness in Progress#13 The Year of YOUIn our over-obligated, more is better, multi-tasking 21st century world - we are doing less and less for ourselves. Our to-do lists are packed full and we are checking everything off, but we are not taking care of the person responsible for those to-dos - THAT'S YOU. Today, Danielle Craig is talking about why it's so important to give yourself time and peace to connect with yourself. Learn about getting in alignment, how to stop seeking outward approval and how to re-write the negative stories you're using to define yourself. This p...2018-01-0315 min
Happiness in Progress#12 Kristen Hewitt, Gratitude Through Infertility & IVFIt is so easy to focus on gratitude when things are going well - of course there's a lot to be thankful for. But what about when things are not going as according to plan? Kristen Hewitt, sports reporter & lifestyle blogger, takes us inside her journey to be grateful even as she fought to bring her two girls to this world. While she's not perfect at it, Kristen has many ideas to stay on a path focused on gratitude. In this episode, Danielle and Kristen talk about Kristen's struggle with infertility and how she overcame...2017-12-2851 min
Happiness in Progress#11 Calming the Chaos w/MeditationFor years, Danielle has been living in a state of chaos - just one more to-do from sinking as she was treading water. For many years, she has juggled being a working mom with a schedule that keeps her awake from 2 a.m. - 9 p.m. Throughout the day she hasn't had a time to stop and breathe. She race to work where she would face deadline after deadline. Then she'd head home to face a never-ending list of responsibilities. It felt chaotic - until Danielle discovered meditation. Danielle believes mediation is for...2017-12-1413 min
Happiness in Progress#09 Happy Heart, Healthy HeartWhat if you woke up tomorrow, with only the things you were grateful for yesterday? November may be over, but gratitude is something that can change your life year-round. Today, Dnaielle Craig is talking about how gratitude can help you mentally and physically. READ MORE: Study on heart benefits FUTURE EPISODES: Gamerosity Kristen Hewitt CONNECT WITH DANIELLE CRAIG: Facebook Instagram Twitter Daniellecraig.com2017-12-0415 min
Happiness in Progress#08 Shantell Dayton & Lu Crenshaw, Connecting Mind, Body & SoulToday Danielle Craig will sit down with Lu Crenshaw & Shantell Dayton. They're the creators of Camp 17, a 6-week training program in Southern Oregon. The goal of the program is to connect your mind, body and soul. The two have a combined 30 years of coaching and mentoring women in fitness and martial arts. Through Camp 17, women take part in fitness, learn teamwork and get in touch with their souls. Lu said, "We punish ourselves because we don’t like ourselves. We try to weigh less because we think we’ll be happier." Shantell said, "If you’ve never p...2017-11-2048 min
Happiness in Progress#07: Perspective in PracticePerspective is SUCH a powerful thing. When we can understand we are not the sun and the world is not revolving around us - it allows us to look outside of ourselves and our story. When we understand our scenario is not the worst, we are given strength to overcome. Perspective can empower you with gratitude. Danielle Craig will tell you about some incredible people who have inspired her to keep perspective in mind. Connect with Danielle: Facebook Instagram Twitter Daniellecraig.com 2017-11-1619 min
Happiness in Progress#05: Finding Positivity in the NegativeIn this episode, Danielle Craig talks about the idea that joy or happiness isn’t an end state. She compares it to the marathon she just completed. In life, there isn't a finish line of happiness. There isn't a time where you finish a line and yelp "I'm done! I'm happy now." Joy is something we strive for each day. The trick is to find joy in the good, the bad, the ugly and even the heartbreaking. Danielle gives you some tips for doing that - including the unbelievable things studies say a sm...2017-11-0613 min
Happiness in Progress#04: Kim Christenson, Being True to Yourself & MindfulnessToday Danielle Craig sits down with longtime friend and writer, Kim Christenson. Kim is currently working on her first novel. She has a background in news radio, book blurb writing, PR and associate editing Utah Valley magaine. You can also find her on Talk Wordy to Me at talkingwordy.com. She writes about her favorite books, parenting and mindfulness. Danielle asks Kim about leaving a career to pursue writing a novel. Plus, they talk about infertility, deciding on how many kids to have and how to be okay during the tough parts of relationships. 2017-11-0235 min
Happiness in Progress#03: Comparison is the Thief of Joy'Comparison is not fair because we are comparing a situation we know EVERYTHING about… to one we know only a FRACTION about.' - Danielle Craig In this episode, Danielle Craig, talks about the problems with comparison and how you can use it to benefit yourself, instead of let it bring you down. Connect with Danielle: Facebook Instagram Twitter Daniellecraig.com2017-10-3113 min
Happiness in Progress#02: Alissa Parker, Healing After Sandy HookIn this episode, you're going to hear from Alissa Parker. She's a Mom to three girls. When her oldest daughter, Emilie was just 6 years old -- she lost her life. Emilie was one of the first graders at Sandy Hook Elementary who was shot and killed when a gunman opened fire in a classroom. After her daughter was killed, Alissa co-founded two non-profits Safe and Sound Schools and The Emilie Parker Art Connection. Alissa has also written a book about her beautiful daughter and how Alissa has found healing and hope. It's called An Unseen A...2017-10-2550 min
Happiness in ProgressHappiness in Progress #01: Unmet Expectations“If you are depressed, you live in the past. If you are anxious, you live in the future, if you are at peace, you live in the present.” In episode one, Danielle Craig, talks about the driving force behind this podcast. You'll learn about the moment she was forced to live in the present - when her husband's heart stopped. What kept her from living in the present? Unmet expectations. Many of us come up with a picture of how our life will look. Maybe you plan to have kids… but you can’...2017-10-2313 min