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Shownotes: Curious About the 4 Day Work Week? ep #47

What if work didn’t feel like a grind? Nikki Beaumont shares how her company, Beaumont People, created an award-winning culture with a four-day work week, people-first leadership, and innovative ways to support charities. This episode explores workplace wellbeing, burnout prevention, and building happier, more productive teams—plus why putting people before profit transforms business success and mental health.

Topics

• Four-day work week: challenges and wins
• Creating a people-first workplace culture
• Leadership that drives wellbeing and engagement
• Supporting charities with innovative recruitment solutions
• Preventing burnout and boosting productivity

Episode Specific Links

• Nikki Beaumont –  https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/
• Andrew Barnes – The 4 Day Week : https://amzn.to/3Kmxrge

 #workplaceculture, #fourdayweek, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Resilience

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https://shithappy.com/curious-about-th…-work-week-ep-47/

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Shownotes: Fun With Failure - In Bed With Phil ep 46

 Failure can be funny, humbling, and sometimes the very thing that sets us on a better path. In this lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share stories of forgotten birthdays, exploding springs, cheesecake mishaps, and even leaving their newborn in a supermarket aisle. Through laughter and honesty, they explore how mistakes shape us, build resilience, and sometimes create unexpected gifts. A playful reminder that wellbeing, relationships, and mental health can all be strengthened by reframing failure.

Topics

• The surprising upside of failure
• Forgetting birthdays and memory lapses
• Parenting mistakes (and surviving them)
• Recipe misunderstandings and kitchen disasters
• When failure creates connection and growth
• Why humour helps resilience

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/fun-with-failure-in-bed-with-phil/ 
• Mentioned: upcoming conversation on the Four Day Work Week: https://youtu.be/O_8wLyRdjBI

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

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

• ep 44 with Cran Middlecoast.
• ep 45 with Toni Powell

#failurestories, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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Shownotes: Five Fabulous Failures with Toni Powell ep 45

 Failure isn’t the end—it’s the path to growth. In this inspiring Sh!t Happy episode, Toni Powell explores how setbacks, rejection, and mistakes can fuel resilience, success, and better mental health. You’ll hear how some of the world’s most remarkable people turned failure into transformation. If you struggle with self-doubt or setbacks, this is a masterclass in seeing failure as progress.

Topics

• Why failure is essential for growth and wellbeing
• Famous stories of resilience.
• Barbara Corcoran’s confidence and grit
• The hidden power of vulnerability in leadership
• Learning to “fail well” and drop self-pity
• Lessons from Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Episode Specific Links

• Barbara Corcoran book: If You Don’t Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails: https://amzn.to/4mMP1aK
  
  
• Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: https://amzn.to/4h00Jxq
  
  
• Transcript  https://shithappy.com/five-fabulous-fa…with-toni-powell/ ‎

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

• Cran Middlecoat ep 44
• In Bed With Phi ep 46

#successmindset, #failurestories, #Wellbeing #Mindfulness #Resilience

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Shownotes  The Sky Is Not The Limit with Cran Middlecoat  ep 44

Former pilot Cran Middlecoat shares how a sudden medical crisis ended his flying career and forced him to rebuild his identity. From near-death surgery to teaching resilience and STEM to kids, Cran’s story shows how to recover from loss, re-frame failure, and find a new purpose. If you’ve ever faced burnout, illness, or the loss of a dream, this inspiring conversation offers practical insights into wellbeing, mindset, and learning to thrive after upheaval.

Topics

• Losing a career and identity
• Medical crisis, surgery & recovery
• Embracing mistakes & failure as growth
• Building resilience & new purpose
• Teaching STEM and life lessons to young people

Episode Specific Links

• Cran Middlecoat website (STEM program & speaking): https://cranmiddlecoat.com/
• Transcript & guest bio: https://shithappy.com/the-sky-is-not-the-limit/

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

ep 45  with Toni Powell

ep 46  In Bed With Phil 

 #pilotlife,  #growthmindset,  #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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SHOWNOTES: Hilarious Scams #43

 This lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode dives into scams, hoaxes, and cons—sheep sold as poodles in Japan, Victor Lustig’s sale of the Eiffel Tower, and even mathematicians outsmarting scientists on a train. With humor, history, and outrageous human behavior, Toni and Phil remind us how laughter and connection are powerful tools for wellbeing and mental health.

Topics

• Outrageous scams through history
• The infamous “sheep as poodles” con
• Victor Lustig’s Eiffel Tower hoax
• Selling the Brooklyn Bridge
• Scientists vs. mathematicians train ticket prank
• Why laughter fuels resilience and happiness

Episode Specific Links

• Transcript: https://shithappy.com/in-bed-with-phil-hilarious-scams/

Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:

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

• #41 with Mae Da
• #31 In Bed With Phil

#laughtertherapy, #fun,  #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

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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

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  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/

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  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

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  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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