Happy Life Studios Podcast

PODCAST DISCLAIMER: Please note: this episode contains sensitive content, including discussion of childhood abuse, and isn't intended for younger listeners.
"I lost love. I lost worth. I lost a lot of things, but I never lost hope."
In this powerful episode, I interview fellow podcaster and author Jonathan Merchant. Jonathan's story runs through valleys most of us could never imagine: molested as a nine-year-old at a Christian camp, a deployment to Bosnia as an Army peacekeeper, and a 1999 car accident that left him a quadriplegic — plus a suicide attempt he survived only because he called 911 first. And yet, Jonathan turned out to be one of the most positive, hope-filled people you will ever meet. Jonathan closes with a prayer of blessing for every listener who feels broken.

Contact Jonathan Merchant
Webpage: https://legacymerchant.com/
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theunlimitedpodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanmerchant5867
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.merchant76?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&srtk=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jonathan-Merchant-100058913539317/
Check out Jonathan's book https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0GTZ343PX?lv=shuf&channelId=500

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Is it trick or treat? Some see Halloween as one, and some see it as the other, but truthfully, Halloween is both. And so is life. In this special Halloween-week episode, we take a look at the contrast between the two through the poetry of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Mary Oliver. Whether we see life or death, fear or wonder, trick or treat...it really is up to us. Life can bring us some pretty scary tricks, but it also offers some incredible beauty as well. Sometimes we can become so focused on the dark that we miss the light right in front of us. Let's embrace life instead of being afraid of it.

Show Links
When Death Comes by Mary Oliver read by Candace Barrett Birk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2mWMcn7mFw
JPAshkar's linktree https://linktr.ee/jpashkar
Mr. Lex https://solo.to/oleksii.bezsalov
James Kocian We would also like to thank James Kocian, for the use of "Another Perfect Day" and "TEDish". Check out more of his amazing stuff here 

www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.
Here's the Instagram reel of ellieunbound that we used at the end https://www.instagram.com/reel/DecpmsAplFP/

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

The first two songs we used in the beginning were "Halloween by JP Ashkar and " Funny Halloween" by Mr. Lex Oleksii Bezsal. We left their links above. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

We've been trying something new the last couple weeks and it's been amazing. So we wanted share it with you. We are also trying something new, to us anyway, for this episode. So listen and get that Happy going.

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios
Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

What would we do without these guys? Since Labor Day, we have been honoring laborers. Particularly those who go unnoticed by the majority of us and yet continue to show up and go to work day after day, year after year, making our lives not only better, but Happier. Today we talk with Aubrey Crawford who is a...well I'll let Aubrey tell you. Aubrey's been around and has some great stories, as well as incredible insight. So, come along for the ride. You'll be Happy you did.

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Head Boppin", "Light As A Feather" and "Mission". Check out more of his amazing stuff here 

www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.

Aubrey's info
Blog: www.postmodpilgrim.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmodpilgrim/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postmodpilgrim

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

A Happybellion is for those who are willing to think differently, live authentically, and rebel against the things that keep us from being our best selves. In a world that often rewards outrage, fear, negativity, and simply going along with the crowd, Happybellion is about choosing something different—looking for the good, searching for what’s real, creating with purpose, and spreading a little more happiness wherever we go. In this episode we talk about life, creativity, relationships, purpose, personal growth, and the people who keep show up to help us with that, even when nobody seems to be watching. The world doesn’t need more people conforming to what’s broken, it needs people who will rebel against the "not real". It needs a Happybellion.

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

A special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his musical art here 

www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic 

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used "Uprising" by Muse. We don't own any rights.

More links
Start with yourselves video: https://youtube.com/shorts/sMKwMZblACM?is=8zQgI3pE-_sh9N5A
Linked in article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/algorithm-rigged-against-good-adviceheres-how-outsmart-simon-sinek-nzq7e/?trackingId=aT6AGenwTJ2QItjVOgpQhw%3D%3D

Have you ever wondered if anyone out there even notices the work you do?
Have you ever wondered if anyone notices the work you do? Welcome to Week 2 of Labor Month!
This week, Crystal Smiley, who is no stranger to Happy Life Studios, turns the tables and interviews me as we talk about influencers, content creators, life coaches, podcasters, and all kinds of people whose work happens behind a screen—whose work sometimes goes unnoticed, yet they continue doing their thing, changing our world.
Labor isn’t always a person punching a clock or doing a job that everybody recognizes. Sometimes the work happens in a phone, a camera, a podcast, a coaching session, or a keyboard. 
Whether they’re encouraging someone, teaching something, telling a story, making us laugh, or simply helping someone
get through the day, there’s a lot more happening online than meets the eye, and here are some ways we can support these laborers and keep them going.

Help Happy Life Studios spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Being a parent isn't easy. Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs around. Which is why we decided to celebrate Labor day with Crystal Smiley and honor Mothers as the hardest working laborers of all. Happy Labor Day!

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Last episode we talked about removing interference--getting rid of those things that interfere with our Happy, with the direction we want our life to go. We want to continue on with that idea by talking about running interference, because when we run interference, we remove our interference. Not to mention, when we run interference for someone else and they win...then we win too. Listen as well as share with someone who has run interference for you and your life, you'll be Happy you did, and they will be Happy as well.

Help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Head Boppin" and "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here 

www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used excerpts from the NFL theme and NFL Monday Night Football theme. We don't own any rights.

More Episode Links:
Legends Throwback: Mack Strong | 2020 Seattle Seahawks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-VYdARoaM
Mack Strong - An Appropriately Named Player https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQzkWSJ-qMo
Anne with an E Prayer of Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD50AeTFiNU

Interference is for real. In football it can change the outcome of the game. From winning to losing with one whistle from the referee. It is one of the most detrimental penalties in football. The same is true in life as well. The interference we allow, can quite literally change the direction and outcome of our lives. When interference happens in football they keep playing. That's the good news. For the way to overcome interference and win in life is the same...we keep P.L.A.Y.ing and who doesn't want to do that? Listen to see what we're talking about. You'll be Happy you did.

Help us spread Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Contact us

Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol 

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios 

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios 

Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

Momentum Chiropractic
Phone: (253) 845-6636
Address: 628 3 St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Here is the link for that funny referee video we used: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IGfgrTQ36Oc 

A farmer works hard from sunrise to sunset and beyond. They plant. They harvest. We enjoy. That's what I call Farmer Style. Unfortunately, weeds grow just as fast, if not faster as plants do in August. So how we live our lives is really determined by what we are planting; our lives are the field and our words are the seeds. What we allow to be planted into us, what we say, think about or even listen to, will determine whether we will harvest Happy or sad, freedom or burdens.

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)

Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios
Twitter: www.x.com/SteveHays

If you would like to help us spread the Happy

PayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Cash App: $HappyLifeStudios

Zelle: [email protected]

Venmo: @StevoHays

Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudio

Check: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Peterson Farm Bros

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