This week Tess & Sarah talk to Marie-Anne McKee, psychotherapist, is a passionate champion for Autism and Neurodevelopmental needs and the co-founder of Space 2 Be You. There was a wonderful theme of valuing perspective and autonomy, which feeds the drive to make the best of things, throughout this episode with Marie-Anne.

Main points about what we discussed in this episode:

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Try putting on a fake smile in moments when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You may notice how even if it starts out fake, happy hormones are released and it can actually help you down-regulate your fight/flight response and feel happier.

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About our Guest:

Marie-Anne McKee qualified as a psychotherapist around 20 years ago. Since then she has specialized in developmental disorders, working mostly in CAMHS, although she has experiences working across the age range. She left CAMHS about five years ago and initially worked online doing autism assessments. Around three years ago Marie-Anne co-founded Space 2 B You, an online and in-person service that offers comprehensive assessments, a range of therapy and support options that meet people’s identified needs and help them to live more effective and fulfilling lives. Marie-Anne says it was one of the best things she’s ever done.

Connect with Marie-Anne McKee:

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

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Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠
The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

In this bonus episode Tess leads us through the breathwork technique of Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as Anuloma Viloma or Nadi Shodhana. It is a balancing breath technique to help calm and soothe the nervous system.

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Alternate Nostril Breathing once a day this week, about 5 rounds each time, and see how this affects your overall mood throughout the week.

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠
The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

This week Sarah & Tess discuss the difference between boundaries and barriers, what helps us create boundaries or distracts us from them and how we work to find balance in our life that brings us happiness.

Main points about what we discussed in this episode:

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Take a moment each day this week to tune-in and notice what you need and how you can give back something little to yourself. Connect with a loved one to ask them to support you in your journey of creating supportive boundaries. 

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

This week Tess & Sarah talk to Amanda McKinney, business coach, author and podcast host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur. The conversation had a lot of fun points, brussels sprouts even came up! But one of the common themes throughout the episode is the journey of getting to know yourself and being present to do the things that you love and give you happiness.

Main points about what we discussed in this episode:

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Define happiness on your own terms. You can use her formula: “I want [what you want], so that [the thing that fills you up]” Click here to download Amanda’s Success guide

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About our Guest:

Amanda McKinney is a recognized thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, author of Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success and host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Podcast. As a coach she can help any Accidental Entrepreneur navigate self-doubt so that they can take action and uncover their confidence through utilizing her Y.O.U. Promise framework.

Connect with Amanda McKinney:

You can now download Amanda's book, Why Not You, as an eBook on Amazon! Click here to get the ebook

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

In this bonus episode Tess leads us through a lovely 10min forest meditation. Find a comfortable position, use any props or blankets that suit your needs at this moment, and give yourself these 10 minutes to tune in and find peace and ease through this Forest Meditation.

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Forest Meditation as many times as you like to encourage your body and mind to find a little more ease and peace.

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

Can nature really bring us happiness? Sarah and Tess discuss why they believe nature can bring us true happiness and the ways they use nature to increase their own  happiness, and the ways science has shown it to be incredibly beneficial to our overall mental health and wellbeing. 

Main points about what we discussed in this episode:

Interested in joining Tess on a hiking and yoga retreat in the natural paradise of Spain? Click the link to find out more information about Yogatrek Asturias

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Go for a walk outside and take in all the nature you can through your senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste.  

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

In this bonus episode we outline how to use the Stress Bucket technique that can help reduce the weight of stress and help you manage the stress in your life.

Download a Stress Bucket Worksheet - Click Here

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Use the Stress Bucket method to help you identify your stressors and ways to help you reduce and manage them so they don’t overwhelm you.

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

One of the things that brings us both lots of joy and happiness is our families. So we thought we’d do a 2-part series called “Meet the Husbands” so you can gain a little more insight into our family life. In this episode we’ll continue with Conor Finnegan, Sarah’s husband and Tess’ brother-in-law.

Main points about what we discussed in this episode:

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Set a small target or benchmark that you can accessibly make, then when you get there celebrate what you’ve accomplished!

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About our Guest:

Conor Finnegan qualified as a teacher around 12 years ago, and has worked for 11 years in a college in Manchester, UK doing pastoral work and teaching. He is currently a personal tutor. Conor’s career path has changed several times over the years. He met Sarah at university while studying Business and Social Administration. 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

One of the things that brings us both lots of joy and happiness is our families. So we thought we’d do a 2-part series called “Meet the Husbands” so you can gain a little more insight into our family life. In this episode we’ll start with Michael Flanagan, Sarah’s brother and Tess’ husband.

Main points about what we discussed in this episode:

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Find one small thing, small gesture, every day that you enjoy and brings you joy and go and do it. 

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do! @the.happyedit 

About our Guest:

Michael Flanagan is a professional actor and beer brewer. He has worked in most mediums of acting including, music videos, voice work and films but his main area of work has always been the theatre. And a little over 10 years ago he moved to Spain where he has worked for an educational touring theatre company, Moving On Theatre Co, ever since.

Learn more about Michael’s brewery he started with three other friends: Green Mountain Brewing (formerly known as DelNorte)

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here

In this episode we discuss what it means to create a foundation of happiness in your life and what we think is the key to start editing your happiness.

Some of the tools we mention:

This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Think of 5 things that bring you happiness to start reframing the negative, poisonous inner parrot.

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.

Don't forget to subscribe and share so we can start filling the world with a little more happiness!

Want to join us over on Instagram? Please do @the.happyedit 

About the Hosts:

Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.

For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: ⁠https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/⁠ 

Follow her on:

Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.

Connect with Sarah through the ⁠Counselling Directory⁠ or the ⁠BACP Directory⁠

The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here