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SHOWNOTES: Try This Life Changing Happiness Hack ep #42

Savouring is a powerful tool for mental health, wellbeing, and relationships. Instead of rushing through life, learn how to slow down, capture joy, and create stronger emotional memories. From “mental snapshots” to playful games and even chocolate meditation, this episode explores practical, science-backed ways to boost happiness, enrich everyday moments, and strengthen love and connection.

Topics

• Why life’s moments are finite and precious
• Fred Bryant’s research into savouring
• Mental snapshots for memory and happiness
• “Remember When” game for families and couples
• Couples who savour together stay together
• Chocolate meditation and mindful eating

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/try-this-life-ch…with-toni-powell/
• Fred Bryant 'Savouring' book: https://amzn.to/3V3MvRP

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

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

•  ep 30 with Lois Shuttleworth
• ep 29 with Sheridan Stewart

#savouringlife, #mindfulmoments,  #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: Crisis Meets Comedy with Mae Da  ep 41

 What happens when a “good girl” breaks every rule? In this raw, funny, and deeply human conversation, emerging artist and reluctant comedian Mae Da shares how complex trauma, cultural expectations, divorce, and a mental breakdown led her to stand-up comedy. This is an inspiring story of survival, mental health recovery, resilience, and the surprising healing power of dark humour.

Topics

• Complex trauma and over-performing
• Divorce, motherhood, and cultural stigma
• Mental health breakdowns and recovery
• Comedy as survival and healing
• Finding belonging and purpose on stage

Episode Specific Links

• Mae Da Insta: https://www.instagram.com/maedacomedy/
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/mae-da-crisis-meets-comedy/

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

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

ep 18 with Toni Powell

#traumahealing,#standupcomedy, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: The Most Needed Skills  ep 40

What’s the most underrated life skill? In this fun and thought-provoking “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil dive into kindness, perseverance, and the lost art of fixing things. They explore how small acts of kindness can ripple through communities, why repairing instead of replacing is good for wellbeing, and how perseverance—whether through relationships, art, or 5,126 failed prototypes—creates breakthroughs. A warm, funny, and wise look at the skills that truly matter for resilience, mental health, and a happier life.

Topics

• Why kindness is a skill that multiplies
• The overlooked value of repairing things
• Perseverance in everyday life and relationships
• Dyson’s 5,126 prototypes story
• The limits of financial measurement
• Failure as learning, not defeat

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/in-bed-with-phil…st-needed-skills/ 

Related Episode Links

• all in Bed With Phil episodes

#kindnessmatters,  #growthmindsettips, #successskills, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: Battling The Mind Sharks

 Marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse shares how the tools she used to conquer the impossible Bass Strait swim helped her face a breast cancer diagnosis. From choosing a double mastectomy to finding calm on the operating table, Tammy reveals the resilience, mindset, and support systems that carried her through treatment. A powerful look at wellbeing, cancer recovery, mental health, and the surprising ways adversity can give us perspective, strength, and even joy.

Topics

• Cancer as an endurance event
• Using breathing, flow, and mindset to manage fear
• Finding positives and reframing challenges
• Hair loss, control, and unexpected self-discovery
• The importance of support networks ("your pod")
• Advocating for your health and listening to intuition

Episode Specific Links

• Tammy van Wisse’s website: https://tammyvanwisse.com/
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/tammy-van-wisse-…-the-mind-sharks/ 
• Book/Film reference: The Big Blue (film soundtrack) https://open.spotify.com/album/5WxYIkrhIlUL6CkGPdyDMV

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

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

 ep 2 with Heidi Dening

 ep 12 with Mark Matthews

 #cancerresilience, #positivemind, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: She Took On Impossible and Won ep 38

Marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse shares her incredible story of becoming the only human to ever swim the treacherous Bass Strait. Battling hypothermia, ferocious waves, stingers, exhaustion, and self-doubt, Tammy reveals the mental toughness, preparation, and support that helped her achieve the “impossible.” This inspiring conversation dives deep into resilience, overcoming fear, and finding calm in chaos—powerful lessons for mental health, wellbeing, and pushing beyond limits.

Topics

• The world’s most dangerous swim: Bass Strait
• Training body and mind for extreme endurance
• Mental strategies for resilience and focus
• Facing hypothermia, jellyfish, and massive waves
• The role of humour, music, and team support
• Unexpected help from wild dolphins

Episode Specific Links

• Tammy van Wisse official site: tammyvanwisse.com
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/tammy-van-wisse-…possible-and-won/

Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570

• #39 with Tammy Van Wisse 
  #20 With Deke Ludwig

#extremeswimming, #enduranceathlete, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: A Year to LIve In Bed With Phil  ep 37

If you had just one year to live, what would you change? In this cozy, funny, and thought-provoking “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil tackle life’s biggest question with warmth and humor. From decluttering sheds to Buddhist wisdom, from Bronnie Ware’s Top Five Regrets of the Dying to the 80-year Harvard study on happiness, the chat explores death, dying, and what truly matters—relationships, laughter, and the small moments that make life meaningful. A candid mix of mental health, wellbeing, and love.

Topics

• What we’d do differently if we had a year to live
• Regrets of the Dying and lessons learned
• Harvard Grant Study on relationships and happiness
• Balancing quality vs. quantity time with family
• Finding a joyful exit and preparing for death
• Humor, clutter, and dad jokes in the face of mortality

Episode Specific Links

• The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware: https://amzn.to/3JDCS9S
• Triumphs of Experience (incredible book about Harvard Grant Study): https://amzn.to/4ltz3kY
• Transcript: https://shithappy.com/in-bed-with-phil-a-year-to-live/ 

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts; 

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

• #8 A Joyful Death
• #9 Her Pre-Death Funeral
• #31 Annoying Each Other
• #36 Dying to Live

#relationshipsmatter, #dying, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #motivation 

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SHOWNOTES: Dreams, Miracles & Enlightenment #36

A powerful exploration of dreams, love, and the miracles hidden in everyday life. Psychotherapist Paul McDermott shares extraordinary stories of spiritual awakening, guidance through dreams, and a love story born from a single tango dance. This moving conversation uncovers how connection, awareness, and wonder can transform mental health, wellbeing, and even how we face death.

Topics

• Val’s profound spiritual awakening
• What enlightenment really is (ordinary vs mystical)
• Dreams as guidance, warnings, and miracles
• The 12 minutes of love in tango dancing
• Meeting his life partner through a dream-led journey
• Facing death with wonder and acceptance

Episode Specific Links

• Pauls book Pilgrims: https://amzn.to/4mLtiA3
• Reflection Guide by Paul McDermott: https://www.paulmcdermott.org/2025/05/24/click-here-for-a-pdf-companion-to-the-toni-powell-episode/
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/paul-mcdermott-d…es-enlightenment/

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

• #35 Dying to Live
• #37 A Year to LIve 

#miracles, #spirituality, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Podcastinterview,

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SHOWNOTES: Dying to Live # 35

What does it mean to truly meet someone where they are—even when they’re difficult, dying, or dismantling everything they once knew? In this deeply moving conversation with psychotherapist and author Paul McDermott, we explore love, loss, ego, and the lessons of dying that shape how we live. A powerful story about compassion, presence, and the radical shift that happens when we stop trying to fix others and instead simply walk beside them. Perfect for those seeking insight into wellbeing, mental health, relationships, and the mystery of death.

Topics

• Lessons from hospice care and dying well
• Why wanting others to change is abandonment
• Ego, humility, and dismantling false selves
• Compassionate companionship: walking beside, not fixing
• Meeting people in their brokenness and imperfection
• How love can grow in the hardest places

Episode Specific Links

• Pauls Book - Pilgrims: https://amzn.to/458JioT
• Paul website: https://www.paulmcdermott.org/writing/book-pilgrims/
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/paul-mcdermid-dying-to-live/
• The Yellow Car book: https://amzn.to/4mK380F

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

• #8 A Joyful Death
• #9 Her Pre-Death Funeral

#deathanddying, #endoflife, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Podcastinterview,

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SHOWNOTES: Swapping Lives #34

In this lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil tackle a listener’s playful question: What if they swapped lives for a week—who would suffer more? Expect laughs, honesty, and a cheeky take on marriage, relationships, and what it really means to live inside someone else’s head. Perfect for anyone curious about love, connection, mental health in relationships, and finding humour in everyday chaos.

Topics

• What would happen if Toni and Phil swapped lives
• Sleep habits, stress, and productivity differences
• Marriage, relationships, and personality quirks
• Humour, intimacy, and laughter in long-term love
• A dad joke finale and a sneak peek at next week’s guest

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript: https://shithappy.com/in-bed-with-phil-swapping-lives/

Related Episode Links - find on Apple Podcasts.

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

• #4  Fear, Moths & Mattresses: 
• #31 Annoying Each Other:

#marriagehumor,  #comedychat

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SHOWNOTES: Influence Your Own Health Outcomes ep #33

How do you advocate for yourself when faced with a scary diagnosis or confusing medical process? This empowering episode explores practical tools for self-advocacy in healthcare—asking the right questions, finding allies, navigating second opinions, and building confidence. Packed with strategies for health literacy, communication, and confidence, it’s essential listening for anyone navigating illness, caregiving, or supporting loved ones through tough medical journeys.

Topics

• Self-advocacy in healthcare
• Handling difficult medical professionals
• Asking informed questions
• Using tools like AI, binders, and lists
• Health literacy and avoiding misinformation
• Coping with overwhelming diagnoses
• The role of allies and support systems

Episode Specific Links

• Regarding Me podcast by Luan Lawrenson-Woods: https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/podcasts/podcast-episode-01-7xw26-b46w9
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/luan-lawrenson-w…-health-outcomes/

Related Episode Links

• # 20 – Blindsided by Benzos: https://youtu.be/-zr2VvKjfI8
• #34 - Swapping Lives: https://youtu.be/2XQIA3grvK4

#cancersupport, #healthadvocacy, #patientrights, #healthliteracy, #selfadvocacy, #healingjourney, #medicalnavigation

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