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Shownotes: My Beautiful Sobriety with Leanne Spencer ep 70

 When life’s chaos drives you to the bottle—or anywhere else for escape—this candid and surprisingly funny conversation will help you find your way back. London speaker and wellbeing expert Leanne Spencer shares how she went from three bottles of wine a night to 14 years sober. With raw honesty and sharp humour, she and Toni explore addiction, denial, identity, and how reforming destructive habits begins with brutal self-awareness.

Topics

• Alcohol addiction, recovery and relapse prevention
• Denial, identity, and personal reform
• Practical post-rehab coping tools
• The role of values in sustaining change
• Workplace wellbeing and high performance
• Humour in healing

Episode Specific Links

• Leanne Spencer’s website: https://leannespencer.co.uk/
• Sustain: The Hero’s Journey to Self-Leadership (book) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sustain-Mastering-high-performance-Leanne-Spencer/dp/1781339384/
• Cadence: The Secret to Achieving and Sustaining High Performance (book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781336326
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/my-beautiful-sob…ne-spencer-ep-70/

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# 20 Deke's battle with Benzos

#72  Our Lying Brains 

#wellbeing, #mentalhealth, #addictionrecovery, #resilience, #selfawareness, 

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SHOWNOTES: How I Got To Work On Mission Impossible with Chris Jones ep 69

London filmmaker Chris Jones returns with the wild, wonderful, and ridiculously stressful story of how he ended up directing splinter unit on Mission Impossible. From explosions to wrist-watch closeups, Cannes premieres, and the power of a single yes back in 1997, Chris unpacks the sheer madness of big-budget filmmaking and the unlikely path that took him there. This is a deep dive into creativity, commitment, and the magic of shaping a story frame by frame.

Topics

• How Chris landed Mission Impossible
 • What splinter unit really does
 • Working under Christopher McQuarrie
 • Why naivety can be a superpower
 • Cannes, career turns, and privilege
 • Eddie Hamilton’s rise
 • Filmmaking craft, post-production magic
 • Inspiration, ego, and finding your path

Episode Specific Links

• Chris Jones – Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook
 • Transcript

•  Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/how-i-got-to-wor…hris-jones-ep-69/
•  Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook: https://guerillafilm.com/
• Chris's website: https://jonesfilm.co.uk/

Related Episode Links

#68 with Chris Jones

#56 &57 with Rick Stevenon

and all the Heart of Gold episodes # 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 and 25 

#missionimpossible, #filmmaking,

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SHOWNOTES: A Filmmaker's Improbable Journey to Directing on Mission Impossible with Chris Jones #68

Filmmaker Chris Jones shares the wild, gritty, and deeply meaningful journey behind his Oscar-shortlisted short Gone Fishing, his early guerrilla films, dawn raids, near-catastrophes, and the self-development quest that reshaped his life. A brutally honest, funny, and inspiring masterclass in creativity, resilience, filmmaking, and mental health. If you need courage, a mindset reset, or a nudge toward your own brave next step, this episode will hit the spot.

Topics
• Turning catastrophes into creative fuel
• True guerrilla filmmaking
• Mental health, identity, and burnout
• Joy, risk, and the “bliss” of creativity
• Gone Fishing and the power of meaning-first stories
• How he ended up directing on Mission Impossible
• Heart of Gold Film Festival memories

Episode Specific Links

•  Chris’s documentary about Heart of Gold: https://chrisjonesblog.com/2009/03/heart-of-gold-guerilla-masterclass-approaches.html
•  Link to request Gone Fishing from Chris : https://livingspiritgroup.com/gone-fishing-short-film/
•  Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/a-filmmakers-imp…h-chris-jones-68/
•  Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook: https://guerillafilm.com/
• Chris's website: https://jonesfilm.co.uk/

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The Heart of Gold Story:

•  # 18 Curing My Crisis Creatively with Toni Powell
• #19  The Shootout with Toni & Phil
• #21   A Highly Unlikely Story with Toni
• #22  Going for Gold with Toni & Phil
• #24  From Dream to Disaster with Toni
• #25   From Shitshow to Shift with Toni & Phil
• # 69   More of Chris's story.

#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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Shownotes: Guests Tell Stories of Great Kindness - Holiday Special ep 67

Kindness is contagious—and sometimes it comes from the most unexpected places. In this holiday special, four Sh!t Happy guests share unforgettable moments when kindness changed everything. From strangers guarding luggage and chiropractors offering healing on the beach, to a surprise champagne celebration and the power of one encouraging word, these stories remind us how mental health, resilience, and wellbeing grow when people choose kindness.

Topics

• Random acts of kindness from strangers
• The life-changing power of encouragement
• Small gestures that have lasting impact
• Healing through generosity and compassion
• Celebrating milestones with community and love

Episode Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-abo…ay-special-ep-66/

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570

• # 5 Miracle On The Camino with Stephanie Bergeron
• # 38  She Did The Impossible With Tammy Van Wisse
• # 44 The Sky Is Not The Limit with Cran Middlecoat 

#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #kindness, #randomactsofkindness,

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Shownotes: Guests Share About Romance - Holiday Special ep 66

 From handwritten Italian love notes to a surprise donkey with a red bow, this holiday special brims with the most romantic gestures our guests have ever experienced. You’ll hear about unexpected kindness, deep devotion, sparkling Vegas vows, and even a partner who wasn’t afraid to tackle a messy kitchen. Whether you’re craving inspiration for your own love life or just want to smile, these true stories will lift your heart and remind you of the many forms romance can take. Perfect holiday listening for anyone seeking joy, wellbeing, and a dash of fun.

Topics

• Romance in everyday and extraordinary gestures
• Love letters and the power of the written word
• Selfless acts in relationships
• Donkeys, Elvis, and unconventional surprises
• How kindness can feel deeply romantic

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-about-romance-holiday-special-ep-66/ 
• Toni’s course: https://www.tonipowell.com/product/lets-get-shit-happy-self-paced/
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Related Episode Links

• Ep 17: with Mary Lou Stevens 
• Ep 41: with Mae Da
• Ep 48 & 49  with  Nikki Beaumont 
• Ep 38 & 39  with Tammy van Wisse 
• Ep: 23 & 24 with  Fred Luskin – BOTH

#romance, #loveletters, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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Shownotes: Guests Share Real Life Miracles - Holiday Special ep 65

 Need some holiday magic? This special Sh!t Happy episode gathers extraordinary true “miracle” stories from guests you’ve already met on the show. From white doves in Assisi with Petrea King to a mysterious old lady at her hospital bed, from Stephanie Bergeron’s perfectly-timed encounters to Paul McDermott’s prophetic dream group, Tammy van Wisse’s final moment with her mother and Toni’s own bedside story, to Deke’s shooting-star goodbye and his insight that resilience itself is a miracle. A moving, surprising listen on wellbeing, mental health, loss, resilience  

Topics
miracles, healing, near-death experiences, dreams, timing, resilience, spirituality, grief, connection

Episode Specific Links

• Quest for Life Foundation (Petrea King) https://questforlife.org.au/
• UVA Division of Perceptual Studies panel (John Cleese) on youtube: https://youtu.be/4RGizqsLumo?si=jrHEhKY8nZSAopoD
• The Happiest Man on Earth – Eddie Jaku: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-happiest-man-on-earth-eddie-jaku/book/9781760980085.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21622022821&gbraid=0AAAAA-Ia9hN0pAqny6DX_QDCAXxK0qWoM&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx8PKBhD1ARIsAKsmGbcxBhDNYabmd9WirDsUqm8iGaLtFr8XoerDEej_oT9bjUopap2066waAp4KEALw_wcB
• Top Five Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-top-five-regrets-of-the-dying-bronnie-ware/book/9781401956004.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21618274688&gbraid=0AAAAA-Ia9hNWyDqLDUcTAI6T_WFNhI03O&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx8PKBhD1ARIsAKsmGbd4TyRj66-cM-jAwqv9JRm-r6llJ_TWsGEriV0021JzJ4MSP8Qt-SsaAjotEALw_wcB
• Transcript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-real-life-miracles-holiday-special-ep-65/

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• ep 14 & 15 with Petrea King 
• ep 5 & 6 with Stephanie Bergeron 
• ep 35 & 36 with Paul McDermott 
• ep 38 & 39  with Tammy van Wisse
• ep 20  with Deke Ludwig 

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Shownotes: Guests Share Their Childhood Dreams -  Holiday Special ep 64

 Ever wonder what your childhood dreams said about you? In this fun holiday special, guests share the quirky, heartfelt, and hilarious careers they once imagined for themselves. From teaching without realizing it meant kids, to becoming the Bionic Woman, to designing a backhoe, these stories are equal parts funny and revealing. A feel-good dose of nostalgia and insight into how dreams shift and strengths emerge—perfect for a wellbeing boost this holiday season.

Topics

• Childhood career dreams and surprises
• Why inspiration often comes from family or TV shows
• The humour in unrealistic goals
• Finding strengths and real paths in adulthood

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-their-childhood-dreams-holiday-special-ep-64/

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570

• ep 39 & 39 with Tammy van Wisse: 
• ep 20 with Deke Ludwig 
• ep 47 & 48 with Nikki Beaumont 

#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #childhooddreams, #careerjourney, #nostalgia

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Shownotes: Guests Share How They First Met Their Love - Holiday Special ep  63

Love at first sight, illegal visas, meditation dreams, and a tango that turned into marriage—this New Year’s Day holiday special is packed with unforgettable first-meeting stories. Heidi Dening reveals how Batgirl fell for King Kong, Mary-Lou Stevens shares how a silent retreat led her to love, Mark Matthews tells his nightclub-to-surf romance, and Paul McDermott recounts the most extraordinary tango-fuelled meeting you’ll ever hear. Perfect listening for anyone who loves stories about relationships, serendipity, and the surprising ways we find connection.

Topics

• Heidi’s hilarious King Kong first meeting story
• The “proposed marriage visa” surprise
• Mary-Lou’s dream of a cup of tea
• How meditation and mindfulness helped her meet love
• Mark Matthews’ love at first sight in Surfers Paradise
• Paul McDermott’s dream-led tango encounter that became destiny
• How dreams, chance, and persistence shape relationships

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570

• Episode Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-how…ay-special-ep-63/
• #2 with Heidi Dening 
• #11 with Mark Matthews
• # 17  with Mary-Lou Stephens
• # 35  with Paul McDermott

#LoveStories,  #Relationships, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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Shownotes: Guests Share Their Favourite Books - Holiday Special ep 62

 Books can shape lives, shift perspectives, and sometimes even spark laughter in the bedroom. In this Sh!t Happy holiday special, guests reveal the books that most changed or uplifted them—from Jack Canfield’s Success Principles to Louise Hay, from Ram Dass’s Be Here Now to Johann Hari’s Lost Connections, and even Fifty Shades of Grey. You’ll hear stories of healing, meditation, resilience, forgiveness, and joy, with recommendations that may just inspire your own reading list. Perfect holiday listening for anyone curious about wellbeing, mental health, and the power of words to transform.

Topics

• The books that shaped our guests’ lives
• How reading influences resilience and wellbeing
• Surprising answers to “most uplifting book”
• Meditation, forgiveness, and spiritual awakenings
• The role of connection in mental health
• Choosing happiness and living without regret

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-the…ay-special-ep-62/
• The Success Principles – Jack Canfield: https://amzn.to/3IOFtOm
• You Can Heal Your Life – Louise Hay: https://amzn.to/4nZmakg
• Be Here Now – Ram Dass: https://amzn.to/3IQOnuC
• Lost Connections – Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/3Kuhc0A
• The Happiest Man on Earth – Eddie Jaku: https://amzn.to/46z0GVM
• Top Five Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware: https://amzn.to/4gRO2Vj

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  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570

• # 2 Bombs Betrayal and Badassery with Heidi Denning 
• # 23 Hip Hop For Healing with Winitha Bonney  
• # 17 Sex, Drugs & Meditation with Mary-Lou Stephens 
• # 26 Finding Inner Peace with Fred Luskin 
• # 20 Blindsided By Benzos with Deke Ludwig 

#books, #reading, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61

In this hilarious In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most ridiculous run-in with the police — a six-hour chase that ended in laughter rather than cuffs. Plus, former cop-turned-Paralympian Carol Cooke returns with a wild tale about partying with bikies while undercover (sort of). A mix of comedy, storytelling, and pure “only-us” absurdity that proves wellbeing and joy come from how we see life’s surprises.

Topics

• Police tales and mistaken identity
• Carol Cooke’s undercover-vibes biker story
• Toni and Phil’s six-hour police tail
• Finding humour in chaos
• How curiosity and laughter boost wellbeing

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript https://shithappy.com/the-police-chase…-with-phil-ep-61/ 

Related Episode Links

  # 59 When The World Says No with Carol Cooke 

  #  60 Gold at 51 with Carol Cooke 

  # 55  Stories With Impact

#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #laughtertherapy 

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