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Hacking Happiness through Divorce with Penny Lacaso

In this episode of we welcome Penny Lacaso from Melbourne, Australia, to discuss how individuals facing or going through divorce can find happiness and empowerment. Penny, a happiness hacker and author of 'Hacking Happiness,' shares her personal journey, including her childhood experience with her parents' divorce and her own divorce after a long-term marriage. She emphasizes the significance of defining happiness on one's own terms and provides techniques for cultivating joy and self-compassion during challenging times like divorce. The conversation covers the importance of allowing oneself to feel a range of emotions, the power of small acts of kindness, and practical exercises to foster happiness, including the 'Three Good Things' practice recommended by positive psychology. Penny and Lesa also discuss the value of self-compassion and using challenging life events as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest

01:45 Getting to Know Penny Lacaso

03:29 Penny's Personal Journey and the Concept of Happiness

06:55 Understanding Self and Discovering Personal Happiness

08:51 The Power of Self-Compassion and Overcoming Judgement

11:49 The Role of Choice in Happiness and Dealing with Negative Emotions

15:51 Practical Tips for Finding Joy and Happiness

31:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

32:18 Show Closing

Bio: Penny Lacaso is the first hapiness hacker on a quest to teach 10 million humans by 2025, how to flourish in life!

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