Welcome back to another episode of the Kintsugi Podcast! Today, I sit down with Stephanie Harrison, the visionary behind "New Happy." Stephanie shares her journey from adhering to society's flawed definitions of happiness to developing a new, more fulfilling philosophy. Together, they explore the myths of old happiness and the steps toward embracing a happier, more connected life.

Episode Highlights:

Community Check-Ins and Realizations

• Stephanie's Journey: Stephanie discusses how her community check-ins over the years have revealed a common struggle: feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness.
• Shared Struggles: Realizing these feelings were universal helped Stephanie shift from self-blame to curiosity, eventually leading to her new philosophy on happiness.

Old Happy vs. New Happy

• The Three Lies of Old Happy: Stephanie breaks down the societal myths about happiness:

You're not enough.

You must achieve to be happy.

You're separate from others.

• The New Happy Philosophy: Real happiness stems from understanding your worth, sharing your unique gifts, and helping others.

Stephanie's New Book: The New Happy

• A Comprehensive Guide: Stephanie's book condenses ten years of research into a practical guide for finding true happiness.
• Transformational Tools: The book provides tools to help readers identify their unique gifts and use them to improve their lives and the lives of others.

Key Quotes from Stephanie:

• "The best way to be happy is to help other people to be happy."
• "Old happy is society's definition or conceptualization of happiness that we're conditioned into from a very early age."
• "You don't have to trade off your happiness with the happiness of other people. Real happiness is a win-win."

Three Action Steps:

• Connect with Stephanie: Follow Stephanie on Instagram and LinkedIn for daily insights and updates. Visit The New Happy to learn more about her book and philosophy.
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