The beginning of any new year often hyperactivates our “Shoulds.” I should lose weight. I should start meditating more. I should be kinder
SPECIAL NOTE: Starting in February The Happier Approach podcast is going on a 2-month hiatus. I will be back in April with a new season where we will be exploring the topic of self loyalty on a much deeper level. In the meantime–check out the old episodes of the podcast below.
Episode 164: Practicing Self-Loyalty in the New Year – Part 1
For years, the month of December was my month of debauchery. My BFF (the voice of false self-compassion) ran the show. After months of being told what
Episode 163: Lou Blaser and the Performative Nature of High Functioning Anxiety – Part 2
Anyone with High Functioning Anxiety knows what I mean when I talk about the Swan Effect. It basically boils down to the feeling of being so on top of
Episode 162: Lou Blaser and the Performative Nature of High Functioning Anxiety – Part 1
Well, we made it to 2021! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I know I’m excited to be back at the podcast after a short break. One
Episode 161: Experimenting with Meditation and Mindfulness – Part 2
About a month ago, I challenged myself to a month of practicing meditation. As I shared in Part One of this series, I didn’t have a consis
EP 160: Successfully Navigating Decision Fatigue, COVID, and the Holidays with Michelle Florendo
As if navigating the holidays wasn’t already hard enough, 2020 has turned our holiday traditions on their head. In my family, we’re
Episode 159: A Weekend in the Life of High Functioning Anxiety
For many of us with High Functioning Anxiety, we have a hard time noticing when we are anxious. Our anxiety is usually swimming around in our heads WE
Episode 158: What is Self-Compassion with Gary Ritts
The self-help industry is FULL of concepts that are meant to inspire you into a better version of yourself—go big or go home, love yourself, rew