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Hack Your Happiness
By Small Bits of HappinessHealth & Fitness
Hack Your Happiness episodes
- How a Navy SEAL Stays Calm Under Pressure! Rorke Denver
Adversity doesn’t break you – it builds you! Mercedes and Anastasia sit with Commander Rorke Denver, a former Navy SEAL, and current speaker and bestselling author. Rorke dives into his story of overcoming rejection after initially being denied entry to the Navy SEAL program, and his experiences in the forces. Rorke shares how he views motivation vs discipline (and how we can apply these principles into our lives), the power of a team, how to stay calm under pressure, as well as his hacks to overcome adversity - no matter the situation.
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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with professor and NYT bestselling author, Angela Duckworth. In this episode you'll discover Angela's advice for how to have grit, her groundbreaking research, and hacks for becoming more perseverant: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sNZ5KquzlAvzwbTDngjOD?si=10DC2QLYS9KC5gjZPVRrUg
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) How Rorke Got Started
(05:40) Life Doesn't Happen By Design
(06:48) Rorke's Greatest Challenge
(09:00) Look At Challenges Through This Lens
(09:21) Not Getting Accepting Into The Navy SEALs
(12:27) How Can I Deal With Rejection?
(13:20) Motivation vs Discipline
(14:42) How Can I Be More Disciplined?(18:48) The Bond of Navy SEAL Teams
(22:32) Top Tip For Being A Good Team Member
(27:04) Rorke's Top Three Tips
(32:32) How Can I Stay Calm Under Pressure?
(35:58) Rorke's Advice For Going Into Difficult Situations
(42:14) How Rorke Spends Family Time
(43:52) Rorke's TOP Lesson From Being A Navy SEAL
(45:19) How Can I Know When To Quit?
(47:10) Rorke On Change + What's Next For Him
(51:35) The First Person To Believe In Rorke
(54:27) What Brings Rorke A Small Bit of Happiness?
(56:26) Rorke's Motivational Quote
(58:57) Key Takeaways
1 hr 2 min - How to Reinvent Yourself - From the White House to Walking Away: Laura Gassner Otting
Change is inevitable - let's conquer it together! Today, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Laura Gassner Otting. A WSJ Bestselling author, TEDx Speaker, and renowned keynote speaker; Laura is everyone's favorite hype-woman. Laura takes us through the twists and turns of her journey; from working at the White House, to quitting her job, and where she's at, today. Additionally, Laura breaks down how we can exit the victim mentality, practical tips for thriving through life's toughest moments, and hacks for embracing change. Plus, she shares her secrets to mastering public speaking.
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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with celebrity life coach, Tim Storey. In this episode you'll discover Tim's advice for turning setbacks into comebacks, the key to approaching failures, and hacks for goal-setting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VE28XWHGTMYBsuDZiGfzm?si=IeleftRaSeS1ptb_KfOupw
(00:00) Intro
(01:41) How Laura Got Started
(05:05) Don't Have It All Figured Out
(06:58) How Can I Stop Worrying About What Others Think?
(07:38) Laura's Top Hack For Public Speaking
(09:00) Laura's Greatest Challenge
(11:50) You Need This Mindset Hack
(13:57) What Laura Learned From Interviewing TOP Individuals
(17:27) How Can I Figure Out What Matters To Me?
(20:45) Laura's Top Three Tips
(24:37) Be SUPER Careful With This Choice
(31:14) Advice To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
(36:25) Laura On The Victim Mentality
(40:00) Go To School On What You Did Right
(41:49) How Can I Focus On The Process, Rather Than The Destination?
(46:41) Don't Box Yourself
(48:40) This Is Why You Can Have It All
(51:00) Does My College Major Affect The Rest of My Future?
(51:57) More Public Speaking Hacks
(58:59) Laura's Unexpected Struggle
(01:01:21) How To Tap Into Your Strengths
(01:02:29) Laura To Her Teen Self
(01:03:40) What Brings Laura A Small Bit of Happiness?
(01:06:43) Key Takeaways
1 hr 10 min - How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks — From a World Champion Racer: Robyn Benincasa
Ready for a masterclass in resilience? Robyn Benincasa is a two-time World Champion Adventure Racer, and a top keynote speaker. This week, Robyn shares some of her most extreme stories as an adventure racer, how she shapes her mindset to favor her outcomes, and how to work well with others - especially under pressure. Next, Robyn opens up about how anyone can persevere through challenges, and tells us more about her non-profit, Project Athena: helping others achieve their adventurous dreams & turn setbacks into comebacks!
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https://www.projectathena.org/robyn-benincasa.html
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(00:00) Intro
(01:28) How Robyn Got Started
(05:28) The Intersection
(06:43) Follow Your Inclinations
(09:37) Robyn's Greatest Challenge
(15:26) The Impact of Our Community
(18:15) Robyn's Top Three Tips
(25:29) What Are Traits of A Good Team Member?
(30:10) How To Exit The Victim Mindset
(32:47) What Is Project Athena?(38:04) Find New Forms of Control
(40:13) What Is Robyn's GRIT?
(45:22) Set Goals Without Getting Overwhelmed(51:46) Robyn To Her Teen Self
(55:35) What Brings Robyn A Small Bit of Happiness?
(58:37) Robyn's Motivational Quote
(1:02:28) Key Takeaways
1 hr 4 min - Body Language Hacks from One of the World’s Top Experts: Traci Brown
Your body speaks louder than words—Traci Brown reveals how to understand it like a pro! In this episode of Hack Your Happiness, Mercedes and Anastasia sit with Traci Brown. One of the top three body language experts worldwide, TIME Magazine has named Traci one of the nation’s top deception detection experts. She’s trained alongside top law enforcement, and is a bestselling author. Traci walks us through how body language impacts confidence and mindset (and how to use body language to boost both!), explains how to understand what is revealed through the body language of others, and shares tangible case studies from her own forensic work.
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(00:00) Intro
(01:31) How Traci Got Started
(04:46) Predicting Winners Based On Body Language
(06:09) Traci's Greatest Challenge
(08:24) How Can I Bet On Myself?
(10:32) How Do Business & Body Language Go Hand-In-Hand?
(17:24) Must-Know Body Language Cues
(23:23) Using Body Language To Help Others
(28:18) Do THIS With Your Body Language To Feel Happier
(33:41) What's The Spotlight Effect?
(34:50) Traci's Top Three Tips
(36:36) Body Language In Friendship
(40:49) Do THIS With Your Body Language For Confidence
(42:54) Forensic Problem-Solving
(45:09) Traci To Her Teen Self
(46:34) What Brings Traci A Small Bit of Happiness?
(48:26) Traci's Motivational Quote
(50:03) Give Yourself 100%
(53:44) Key Takeaways
56 min - How Curiosity Changed Malcolm Gladwell's Life, And Can Change Yours!
Want to know the key to lifelong learning and happiness? Malcolm Gladwell joins Mercedes and Anastasia in this weeks episode of Hack Your Happiness. The bestselling author and podcaster shares how he came to be one of the most influential authors of our time, and small moments that have made a large impact in his life. Malcolm describes why we should all be more curious, and how to seek curiosity daily. Even more, listen to learn what a monoculture is, and how to avoid this social pitfall!
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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with professor, neuroscientist, and bestselling author, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. In this episode you'll discover Dr. Feldman Barrett's advice for managing your emotions, her most surprising research discoveries, and how she came to be one of the most influential figures in understanding emotions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06kryg38VZ1cDONvr7zoQp?si=KidDAlBuSW-hKkrSDOVhMA
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) How Malcolm Got Started
(03:00) Malcolm's Greatest Challenge
(04:46) What Drew Malcolm To This Book Genre?
(07:11) The Moment That Made A BIG Impact
(11:00) Malcolm's View of Happiness
(13:41) What Malcolm Learned From His Dad
(15:42) How Can I Have More Positive Interactions?
(16:33) Does Empathy Play A Role In Happiness?
(19:03) Malcolm's Top Three Tips
(20:16) How Malcolm Furthers His Learning
(24:27) Malcolm On Starting A Production Company
(25:40) How Malcolm Curates A New Book
(29:32) Which Case Study Stands Out To Malcolm?
(31:53) Monoculture - What It Is + How To Avoid It
(35:00) How Can I Embrace My Unique Traits?
(37:36) Accessing Your Subconscious Thoughts
(42:47) How To Confront Your Mistakes
(47:48) A Personal Legacy
(49:35) Malcolm To His Teen Self
(51:20) What Brings Malcolm A Small Bit of Happiness?
(52:06) Malcolm's Motivational Quote
(53:31) Key Takeaways
56 min - How to Conquer Fear and Win—Lessons From a Formula 1 Racer: David Coulthard
Let's conquer the toughest of moments! Mercedes and Anastasia sit with Former Formula 1 racer and broadcaster, David Coulthard. David shares his journey from racing at 11 to becoming one of the highest-scoring British drivers of all time. He opens up about the mental challenges he faced on the track, how anyone can bounce back from fear and mental anguish, and his most important lesson from racing.
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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with most followed NASCAR Driver and model, Toni Breidinger. In this episode you'll discover Toni's journey to becoming a NASCAR driver at a young age, her top mindset hacks, and tips for staying calm under pressure:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RBZ90FFyqNJu5IxxKod6T?si=W6ctaFDlRCO9Xt20B7xJRg
(00:00) Intro
(02:03) How David Got Started
(03:42) Struggle vs Star
(06:51) David's Greatest Challenge
(11:12) Don't Take Setbacks Personally
(13:01) The Importance of Being Reliable
(14:07) Did David Plan For A Backup Career?
(16:13) David's Top Three Tips
(22:35) How Can I Shift My Mindset?
(23:50) How Can I Bounce Back From Mistakes?
(30:16) This Is Why You Should Ask Questions
(32:43) David's Tip For Focus
(37:09) Here's How To Make Big (& Small) Decisions
(42:28) David To His Teen Self(
48:08) What Brings David A Small Bit of Happiness?
(49:59) David's Motivational Quote
(54:29) Key Takeaways
57 min - The Sleep Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed! Dr. Wendy Troxel
Tired of feeling tired? Join Mercedes and Anastasia as they speak with Dr. Wendy Troxel. Dr. Troxel is an award-winning clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine expert. In addition, Wendy is an editor for well-respected journals, including Sleep Health. In this episode you'll find out the TRUTH behind napping, whether you're a morning vs night person, what to do when you can't stop tossing and turning, and not to mention, sleep myth-busting with Dr. Wendy Troxel.
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https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_troxel_why_school_should_start_later_for_teens
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(00:00) Intro(01:40) How Wendy Got Started(03:48) Don't Have It All Planned Out(04:40) Wendy's Greatest Challenge(06:53) How Does Wendy Find Balance?(08:38) What Role Does Sleep Play In Happiness?(12:09) Wendy's Top Three Tips(18:15) How Can I Fall Asleep If I'm Wide Awake?(23:26) Morning Bird vs Night Owl: Is It True? Which Am I?(29:09) How To Change Your Sleep Schedule(30:16) Napping's Affect On Happiness(36:09) Sleep MYTH Busted(37:43) What Time Should I Wake Up At?(40:34) Wendy To Her Teen Self(42:32) What Brings Wendy A Small Bit of Happiness?(43:22) Wendy's Motivational Quote(44:23) On Wendy's Horizon(46:20) Key Takeaways
48 min - Sydney & Toni Loew: Young Entrepreneur Sisters' Hacks On Being Bold
What's the secret to starting a business as teens? Sydney and Toni Loew started their toy company, Poketti, as two teenagers. Now in their 20s, the dynamic duo sits with Mercedes and Anastasia, embarking on the story behind their journey. Sydney and Toni describe overcoming the fear of being judged, managing school with their booming business, and tangible tips for any teen to start a business. In addition, the two unveil their hacks to being bold - be it in business, or any other part of life.
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(00:00) Intro(02:10) How Sydney & Toni Got Started(06:38) Sydney & Toni's Greatest Challenge(10:33) How Can I Balance Everything?(11:32) Top Tip For Siblings To Get Along(14:44) Managing The Fear Of Judgement(19:26) Are Sydney & Toni Starting Another Business?(21:38) Sydney & Toni's Top Three Tips(30:44) How Did The Modern World Help Poketti Grow? (33:18) BTS Of Pitching HUGE Retailers + How To Manage Nerves(38:15) Poketti: Then vs Now(41:55) What Are Pocket Powers?(48:36) How Can Teens Work With Adults?(52:59) Top Tip For Starting A Business(55:18) Sydney & Toni To Their Teenage Selves(59:00) What Brings Sydney & Toni A Small Bit of Happiness?(1:00:56) Sydney & Toni's Motivational Quotes(1:04:18) Key Takeaways
1 hr 6 min - Jeanine Mason: Winner of So You Think You Can Dance's Hacks To Defining Your Own Self Worth
What's the secret to handling pressure like a pro? Winner of So You Think You Can Dance, and actress, Jeanine Mason joins hosts Mercedes and Anastasia. In this episode, Jeanine takes us behind the scenes of SYTYCD, shares how she manages pressure, and gives her top tips for overcoming self-doubt—whether in auditions, performances, or everyday life. Not to mention, Jeanine shares her insights on how we can define our own self worth, reducing our need for external validation.
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https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/(00:00) Intro
(01:44) How Jeanine Found Dance(02:58) Why Should I Pursue My Passion?(03:41) How Can I Pursue My Passion?(05:02) Jeanine's Greatest Challenge(06:51) Dealing With Doubters(07:21) Everything Is Temporary(08:44) How Can I Define My Self Worth?(11:03) Your Authentic Self(12:50) Jeanine's Top Three Tips(16:45) Return To Something 3D(18:41) Behind The Scenes of SYTYCD(23:04) How To Cope With Pressure(26:07) How Jeanine Takes Downtime(29:08) Hacks To Managing Being Compared To Others(32:40) Does Everything Happen For A Reason?(33:13) How Can I Celebrate Other People?(34:50) Jeanine To Her Teen Self(38:34) What Brings Jeanine A Small Bit of Happiness?(40:18) Jeanine's Motivational Quote(43:48) Every Effort Matters!(45:42) On Jeanine's Horizon(47:46) Key Takeaways49 min - Mohit Mukherjee: Founding Director of the UN University for Peace's Hacks To Creating Change
Ready to turn your passion into purpose? On this week's episode, the founding director of the UN UPEACE Centre For Executive Education, Mohit Mukherjee, joins us. Mohit describes his experiences in the corporate world, and how he transitioned into becoming a social entrepreneur. Join us as we discuss staying positive under pressure, advice for leading change in any realm of life, and hacks for experimenting with your interests.
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https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/(00:00) Intro
(01:50) How Mohit Found Social Entrepreneurship(04:49) Why Should I Experiment With Interests?(07:12) Mohit's Greatest Challenge(10:19) What We See vs What's Going On(11:42) How Does Social Impact Drive Happiness?(13:04) PERMA(19:34) Mohit's Top Three Tips(23:29) The UPeace Centre For Executive Education(29:20) Mohit's Greatest Learning As A Leader(33:11) You Don't Need To Be A Leader Alone(34:40) You Need This Leadership Skill(39:33) How Can I Keep A Positive Mindset Through Stress?(44:44) Mohit To His Teen Self(46:30) What Brings Mohit A Small Bit of Happiness?(48:37) Mohit's Motivational Quote(50:35) Leaving A Job & Moving Across The World(51:52) Shoot Your Shot(52:34) On Mohit's Horizon(55:05) Key Takeaways57 min
About Hack Your Happiness
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Hosted by Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness. The duo interviews celebrities, Olympians and more iconic individuals. Together, they share what brings them happiness + life hacks. Hack Your Happiness is about making happiness—and life in general—practical, personal, and achievable, through simple hacks built from small habits and shifts.
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