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Tracking Happiness Podcast#16 Marci RossiOvercoming Alcohol Addiction: Marci Rossi's Inspiring Journey | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 16
Welcome to another episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Marci Rossi.
Marci shares her compelling story about being a high achiever, her battles with alcohol addiction while managing a stressful career, and how she found her path to sobriety through a coaching program. Living in Dallas, Marci turned her life around and now dedicates her time to helping others with similar struggles.
Tune in to hear...
2024-11-1547 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#15 Junaid HussainNavigating late ADHD and Autism Diagnoses: Talking With Junaid Hussain | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 15
Join me on this episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast, as Junaid and I discuss dual diagnoses of Autism and ADHD. This episode provides valuable insights and highlights the importance of support systems.
Learn about effective tools like medication, therapy, and personal growth strategies, and gain inspiration from firsthand stories of overcoming struggles. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on mental health awareness and empowerment.
00:00 Introduction
03:53 Discussing Mental...
2024-10-2652 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#14 Stephanie GilbertFrom Loss to Healing: Stephanie's Journey of Overcoming Mental Health Struggles | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 14
Join me on this episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast as I talk with Stephanie, a licensed marriage and family therapist from Florida.
Stephanie shares her experiences of dealing with personal mental health struggles, including anxiety, OCD, and an eating disorder, which stemmed from the traumatic loss of her father at a young age.
We discuss her journey from recognizing the need for help to seeking therapy and eventually...
2024-10-1048 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#13 Kathy MouOvercoming Infertility and Embracing Self-Love | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 24
Welcome to another episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Kathy Mou, who shares her emotional journey through infertility, mental health challenges, and the transformative power of self-love.
Kathy opens up about her two-year struggle with endometriosis and the rollercoaster of emotions she faced, including depression and the pressures of cultural expectations.
She discusses the significance of self-care, setting boundaries, meditation, gratitude, and healthy eating in her recovery. Tune in...
2024-09-2542 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#12 Mike CundallFinding Happiness Through Humor: Mike Cundall's Journey with Depression | Tracking Happiness Podcast
In this episode of the Tracking Happiness podcast, I talk with Mike Cundall about his experience with mental health struggles, specifically dealing with depression. Mike discusses his diagnosis, treatments, and how he learned to manage his depression.
We delve into the effects of medications, the role of humor in coping with depression, and Mike's philosophical insights as a professor.
00:00 Introduction
03:31 Transition to Mental Health Discussion
03:54 Mike's Journey with...
2024-09-1143 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#11 Stephanie ShanksOvercoming Adversity and Finding Happiness with Stephanie Shanks | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 11
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Shanks about her journey from growing up on a farm in Wisconsin and struggling with mental health, to finding happiness and establishing her own photography business.
Stephanie dives into the challenges of being a young mother, dealing with trauma, overcoming two difficult marriages, and how she ultimately found happiness by taking time for herself and rediscovering...
2024-09-0449 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#10 Sarah RollinsFrom Struggle to Social Work: Sarah Rollins' Journey | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 10
Welcome to the tenth episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Rollins, a social worker from Metro Detroit.
Sarah opens up about her early struggle with an eating disorder during middle school and high school, her transformative experience in a residential treatment program, and how it influenced her career path. We delve into the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and Sarah's journey toward recovery and becoming a therapist herself.
2024-08-2840 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#9 Nika KabiriNika Kabiri on Decision Science, Mental Health, and Finding Happiness | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 9
In the ninth episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast, I am joined by Nika Kabiri, a decision scientist and consultant, to discuss her journey through mental health struggles, including severe depression and suicidal ideation.
Nika shares her insights on how understanding the science of decision-making and behavioral economics helped her transform her life.
We also explore the influence of nature, healthy habits, and the power of making informed choices. Tune...
2024-08-2151 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#8 Rebecca DoringRebecca's Journey from Binge Eating to Self-Compassion | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 8
In the eighth episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast, I speak with Rebecca Doring, a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and life coach.
Rebecca shares her journey of overcoming binge eating and self-loathing, highlighting the role of self-compassion and curiosity in her recovery.
Living in a log cabin in Connecticut, Rebecca discusses how the natural surroundings and her tools such as journaling and meditation helped her diagnose and address her emotional struggles.
This episode dives into the importance of mental health...
2024-08-1441 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#7 Dayna AltmanDayna Altman's Journey of Resilience and Entrepreneurship | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 7
In the seventh episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast, I meet Dayna Altman, a mental health speaker, author, and entrepreneur from Boston, Massachusetts.
Dayna shares her compelling journey through overcoming mental health challenges, including generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and an eating disorder. She talks about how her own struggles inspired her to pivot from a career in social work to sharing her story on a macro level, aiming to inspire others.
She also discusses her innovative project, 'Bake It Till You Make...
2024-08-0739 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#6 Susan GoldFrom Chaos to Clarity: Overcoming a Toxic Family Past with Susan Gold
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Tracking Happiness podcast! In this episode, Hugo sits down with Susan Gold, who shares her inspiring journey from a chaotic childhood in central Pennsylvania to a fulfilling life in rural Montana.
Susan opens up about her struggles with mental health, addiction, and overcoming a toxic family environment.
Learn how she found her inner strength, embraced authentic happiness, and now helps others break free from toxic loops.
For more details, visit SusanGold.us...
2024-07-3037 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#5 Kyle ElliotOvercoming Anxiety And OCD With Kyle Elliott | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 5
In this episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Elliott, a career coach specializing in tech executives, to discuss his inspiring journey of overcoming mental health challenges.
Kyle opens up about his struggles with OCD and anxiety, his five-year battle with chronic migraines, and how a two-minute diagnosis changed his life. He shares the four pillars that help him manage his mental health: medication, therapy, self-care, and community, along with his love for Disneyland as a meaningful part of his...
2024-07-2441 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#4 Alana Van Der SluysBreaking Free from Diet Culture with Alana Van Der Sluis | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 4
Welcome to another episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Alana Vander Sluis, a certified intuitive eating counselor, to discuss overcoming negative relationships with food and diet culture.
Alana shares her personal journey of battling with diet culture, binge eating, and how she found solace in intuitive eating. Despite societal pressures and media influence, Alana's transformative experience has driven her to help others achieve freedom with food and fitness...
2024-07-1729 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#3 Emily Guerra
Overcoming Seizures and Finding Purpose: Emily Guerra's Journey | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 2
Welcome to another episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Emily Guerra. Emily shares her journey from dealing with childhood trauma and divorce, to experiencing rare trauma-induced seizures, and eventually overcoming anorexia. She discusses how her challenging experiences motivated her to become a certified productivity life coach, focusing on empowering self-employed women.
Emily talks about the crucial role of mindset and productivity systems in achieving personal and professional success. From her struggles and eventual triumphs during the COVID-19...
2024-07-0340 min
2024-07-0247 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#1 Andy JohnsonFrom Tragedy to Triumph: Andy Johnson's Journey to Healing | Tracking Happiness Podcast Ep. 1
Welcome to the first episode of the Tracking Happiness Podcast! I sit down with Andy Johnson, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and recovery following a devastating accident.
Andy, originally from South Korea and adopted by a family in Wisconsin, recounts how a life-altering accident led him to pursue psychology over music. Despite facing physical and cognitive challenges, Andy's determination and support system helped him overcome immense obstacles. He opens up about forgiving both himself...
2024-06-3028 min
The Visibility Factor106. Let’s Be Bold106. Let’s Be Bold
Today’s episode is about being bold. Do you remember when you were young and you jumped and ran all day long? You didn’t question whether you should do it, you just did it! You were bold and courageous. Somehow, we give away that gift of boldness as we grow older. We give away our power and become doubtful and fearful. It isn’t one big situation that causes that to shift. It is bit by bit over time.
In this episode:
How do we lose our boldness?
Exploring examples...
2024-03-1418 min