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Happified host Susi Vine explores how empathetic, caring people can stay aware of world events without becoming overwhelmed, burned out, or hopeless. She distinguishes caring - staying aware and taking action toward positive outcomes - from carrying, which includes treating every headline as a personal emergency, and ruminating to the point of overwhelm, even burnout. Susi explores the value of boundaries around attention and news consumption, suggesting small, sustainable actions and the importance of seeking positive moments even in the midst of heavy times.  A brief mindfulness exercise invites you to set down what isn’t yours to carry.  Inside this episode: 02:03 The Heaviness of Empathy in Difficult Times05:12 Care Versus Carrying13:10 When Carrying Is Real15:44 People Pleasing And Guilt19:18 Boundaries Around Attention21:35 Three Guiding Questions25:10 Small Actions Matter28:37 Sustain Your Capacity34:11 Joy And Resilience38:48 Guided Mindfulness Reset43:07 Recap And Closing3 Questions to Check In:  Why does this matter to me What is within my power to do todayWhat will help me sustain my capacity to care Search all episodes of Happified by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine and her guest Stavros, founder of the artistic tea brand Leaf Sweat, explore inspiration, creativity, and mindfulness. Stavros is a lifelong creative, finding expression as a documentary filmmaker, author, musician, and artist, and shares how discovering herbal tea brought him the focus he needed through the pressure of editing a documentary film. From the ashes of a failed art-studio venture, he developed custom 12 blends that grew into a wholesale business. Stavros talks about meeting his own high standards and being able to pivot after a trademark challenge undermined his original Vampire brand. The conversation ranges from managing ego, making space for ideas, and holding space for diverse creative pursuits. Stavros describes his goal to bring “make the leaf sweat” into common parlance, and find authentic expression by honoring the artistic process. Inside this episode: 00:57 Meet Stavros and Leaf Sweat02:00 Tea Discovery and Curiosity04:57 Tea as Creative Fuel07:35 Blending Breakthrough09:47 From Art Studio to Brand11:16 Signature Blends with Dark Flair14:35 Suitcase Sales to Loyal Clients16:50 Vampire Pivot19:07 Staying Inspired as Creators21:19 Creativity Flows and Connects23:31 Making Space for the Spark24:18 Ego and Perception25:52 Tea Snob Confessions27:20 Mindfulness in Tea28:13 Writing Process Ritual30:14 Tuning the Creative Filter31:45 Ideas Find Their Maker34:10 Leaf Sweat Vision37:24 Crazy Shoots and Rebrands40:03 Leaf Sweat Online40:37 Gimme Some of That StuffFind Stavros online at leafsweat.com and @leaf.sweat on Social /  Find Tacos and Venus and Anatomy of a Mixtape by Cherokee Starlight on Spotify  Search all episodes of Happified by topic at happifiedlife.com The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine revisits people-pleasing and the hidden mental and emotional labor it creates, focusing on what happens next, when you find your “No". You may be feeling guilty or wanting to soften newly established boundaries, however Susi invites you to notice that patterns of being the helper or peacekeeper may be tied to identity and self-worth, to practice tuning into quieter signals of what you truly want and ways in which to receive support. She encourages listeners to make choices from love rather than fear, and care for others without trying to protect them from painful lessons as everyone learns and loves in reciprocity. In this two-part Happified series, we explore how to recognize where people pleasing is costing you your own voice, create boundaries that honor your needs, and move beyond guilt and approval-seeking to build the self-trust to live and express yourself more authentically.  Catch episode 1 Here: https://3xlessstress.com/people-pleasing/  Inside this episode:  01:20 The Healthier Boundary Conundrum04:01 Second Guessing Your ”No”05:05 Guilt Is Not Proof08:57 When Others Push Back10:43 Stop Over Explaining12:43 The Helper’s Identity Trap16:25 Let Others Learn19:38 Practice Receiving Help20:11 Rediscover What You Want22:30 Body Signals And Preferences24:55 Aligned Choices And Compromise26:23 Authentic CommunicationSearch all episodes of Happified by topic at https://happifiedlife.com The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Susi Vine is joined by Dr. Gary Sprouse, a retired primary care physician who now uses hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming to help people reduce stress and access their “happy place.” The author of ‘Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress,’ Dr. Sprouse describes “stress blindness,” distinguishes stressors from stress responses, and outlines “happy place” rooms, such as gratitude, pleasure, anticipation, fulfillment, that you can decorate as you desire. He explains how perceptions arise from a “perspective prism” and how reframing can transform trauma, panic, and low self-esteem to end cycles of overwhelm and victimhood. Dr. Sprouse pokes holes in the prevailing addiction disease model, sharing his “stress reducer loop” concept that recognizes coping mechanisms and resolves the source of stress to help his patients successfully free themselves from the habits that sabotage their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Inside this episode: 02:41 From Western Medicine to Neurolinguistic Programming05:13 Stress Blindness Explained06:53 Defining Stress08:23 Finding Your Happy Place12:33 Gratitude and Perspective14:49 50 Point Wake Up!15:36 Perspective Prism Model21:31 Reframing Trauma with Hypnosis23:56 Victim to Creator Mindset26:41 How the Brain Stores Fear28:53 From Trauma to Growth29:50 Rethinking Addiction Models31:39 Stress Reducer Loops Explained36:55 Addressing Stress to Break Loops39:13 Three Types of Loops39:34 Self Sacrifice Trap42:11 Control and Lifeguard Story44:53 Stress Ingredients Framework48:13 De Lumping OverwhelmResources:  Connect with Dr. Sprouse online at thelessstressdoc.com and stay tuned for his new books coming soon: Highway to Your Happy Place, Mile Marker 2 and a book describing his new approach to addiction called New Outcomes, The Stress Reducer Loop.  Dr. Sprouse recommends ‘The Power of Ted’  bookSearch all episodes of Happified by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.   The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine speaks directly to people pleasers about why it can feel easier to defend loved ones than to protect one’s own peace, exploring the intersection of boundaries, self-care, and authentic self-expression. She distinguishes kindness from people-pleasing, and uncovers the emotions like fear, guilt, obligation, anxiety, and conflict avoidance that continue the pattern. Listeners can practice tuning in to whether a “yes” is genuine or motivated by discomfort, explore the costs of overcommitting, and how emotions like resentment carry useful information. Practical tools include mindfulness, the “power of pause,” and body-based check-ins, emphasizing that boundaries are stress-management tools that protect your personal peace, energy and wellbeing. Inside this episode:  00:54 Why We Defend Others, But Not Ourselves 03:11 Kindness Versus Pleasing 04:43 Roots and Rewards 06:13 The Cost of Yes 07:30 Resentment is a Sign 09:38 Mindful Self Care 11:26 First, Pause 12:28 Body Wisdom Check In 16:06 Boundaries Are Not Walls 18:28 Authentic Self Expression 19:42 Practice Small Choices 21:44 Capacity and Fear 23:46 Boundaries Manage Stress 25:53 Love Yourself Enough to Protect Your Peace Related Podcast Episodes:  You Can Feel Big Things: Flip the Script on Dysregulation The Power of Releasing Shame to Shine Your Light with Janelle Anderson Reclaim Control! Free Your Emotions + Release Stress Leaving Victimtown: Navigating Shitstorms and Finding Freedom with Liz Long Living in Full Color: The Spectrum of Emotions Flower Power for Emotional Recovery: Nature’s Remedies for Lighter + Brighter Moods  Search all episodes of Happified by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Dr. Amy Behimer joins Susi on Happified to share her tools refined in her own work to meet the challenges of myriad autoimmune diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis at the age of 27.  As a Doctor of Pharmacy and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, she brings a truly complementary approach to restoring autoimmune health through optimized inner and outer habits, including mindset, nutrition and restorative practices.  Dr. Amy shares how Western medicine and functional approaches can work in synergy, and how health can mean so much more than simply “the absence of disease” when you focus on the days in between medical visits where essential lifestyle habits are built. Exploring the power of mindset coaching to reframe optional thoughts, how emotions influence habits, and how to start small—one habit at a time—to build resilience and self-efficacy, Dr. Amy makes true wellbeing feel attainable even if you’re starting out with low energy and a maxed out schedule.  Inside this episode:  00:57 Meet Dr. Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HWC 02:06 Western Meets Functional Medicine 02:50 MS Diagnosis Becomes a Turning Point 04:36 Maximizing Opportunities 06:39 Redefining Autoimmune Health 09:02 Making the Essential Mindset Shift 11:51 Permission to Get Support 14:44 Reclaiming Energy, One Habit at a Time 17:10 The Power of Celebrating Small Wins 18:54 Empowering Future Generations 21:45 Fostering a Resilience Habit 24:20 Practice Makes Patience 27:17 Building on Micro Moments 28:56 Emotions Create Habits 32:05 Acceptance vs Resistance 34:01 Trust the Tiny to Overcome Overwhelm 35:08 Restoring Confidence and Self Efficacy 37:49 Where is Your Line in the Sand? 40:27 Insights & Inspiration within Coaching Circles Connect with Amy online:  Free QUIZ to identify your #1 habit for feeling and functioning better  Amy’s podcast, Autoimmune Health Secrets helps you cut through the noise and reduce overwhelm    Search all episodes of Happified by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine shares Bach flower essences as a key tool in her stress resilience toolkit to help balance big, overwhelming emotions without numbing them. She describes current stressors—caregiving, relationship strain, social and political division, troubling news, financial uncertainty—and explains the important messages our emotions are trying to deliver, the power of emotional vocabulary, and encourages curiosity, fostering personal awareness so feelings don’t lead to reactions that can cause more emotional chaos.  Inside this episode: 01:08 Emotions as Messengers 03:58 Why Stress Feels Heavy Now 07:32 Get Curious About Feelings 14:44 Emotional First Aid with Rescue Remedy 16:39 Relief for Overwhelm 18:26  Fear and Anxiety Support 20:12 Calming Mental Chatter 22:29 Anger and Resentment Remedies 24:54 From Hopelessness to Hope 27:14 Resolving Guilt and Shame 30:54 Disillusionment, Grief and Trauma 37:00 What Flower Essences Are 41:17 How Essences Work in Practice 45:28 Resources: DIY and Personalized Options 47:43 Balance as an Action, not a Destination Susi explains what flower essences are, highlighting Rescue Remedy and specific Bach essences for overwhelm, fear, mental chatter, overzealous passion, anger and resentment, discouragement and despair, guilt and shame, authenticity and boundaries, and grief and transition. She notes essences are gentle and generally safe for all ages of people and even pets. Free Resources: Yale’s Mood Meter emotion scale Susi’s visual tool to correlate Bach’s 38 Flower Essences with desirable emotions  “Bach Flowers for Emotional Support” short reference guide with visual chart  Other Flower Essence episodes on Happified Understanding the Spectrum of Emotions Flower Power for the Holiday Season Natural Remedies for Seasonal Mood Support Also mentioned: Burnout episode with Amelia Nagoski  More Support from Susi: 3x Less Stress' Available Services: Learn about combinations for general and customized support Ready to learn more about Bach flowers?  Learn what flower essences are, how they bring balance to your emotions, and ways to use them at home for yourself and your family with Susi’s Back to Balance with Bach Flowers workshop. Includes training video and a more in-depth guide to remedies for emotions of stress and common disturbances. Search all episodes of Happified by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine welcomes Terry Healey, an author, business strategist, keynote speaker, and a facial cancer survivor, to discuss overcoming adversity and building resilience. Diagnosed at 20 with a rare fibrosarcoma, Healey underwent more than 30 procedures while finishing UC Berkeley and beginning a high-tech career. He describes losing confidence and hitting rock bottom, then rebuilding his confidence and self-esteem through reflection, goal setting, gratitude, and visualization. Healey explains Martin Seligman’s “three Ps” and shares his REBAR framework for individuals and organizations, emphasizing growth mindset, healthy culture, servant leadership, learning from failure, boundaries, empathy, and forgiveness. He highlights skier Jamie MoCrazy’s recovery from traumatic brain injury and demonstrates the profound power of practicing gratitude to shift attitude and transform your reality. Inside this episode:  02:30 A Life Changing Diagnosis 04:13 Surgical Interventions 07:51 Emerging into Adulthood 09:04 Confidence Lost, and Found 11:19 High Tech Highlights 12:28 Survival Kit Tools 14:47 Reframing and Martin Seligman’s Three Ps 18:38 Resilience Habits and Bouncing Forward 20:29 REBAR Framework 22:15 Reflecting On The Good, and What Can Be Better 22:49 Build Your Mindset 23:10 Act With Goals 23:21 Renew And Celebrate 24:03 Personalize The Framework 25:40 Visualization Over Meditation 27:00 Positive Imaging Examples 28:11 Systems Resilience At Work 31:40 Culture And Servant Leadership 34:28 Forgiveness And Boundaries 38:32 Resilience Story Spotlight 41:41 Gratitude Impact 42:16 Where To Learn More Learn more about Terry and his work at www.terryhealey.com  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine shares reflections after returning to Southern California from a seven-day Camino de Santiago experience on the Camino Portugués as a “champagne pilgrim.” Calling upon the Camino’s long history and significance, she describes surprises and lessons picked up along the way, adopting a new rhythm and noticing the extensive economy of supporting pilgrims along the Camino. Tune in for a mindful perspective of adventure travel, the different reasons it beckons and the lessons that last long beyond the end of the path. Inside this episode: 01:40 Why the Camino, and why now 02:14 What’s a “Champagne Pilgrim”? 04:01 Route And Logistics 06:09 Trail Tools And Finds 07:36 Mindful Walking and Following Cues 10:43 New Rhythms And Local Food 14:57 The Camino Economy, in Ripples and Waves 19:42 Tourism Impact And Respect 22:10 A Pilgrimage Comes with Challenges 25:48 Presence and Pacing 28:12 Bringing Insights Back to Daily Life Links:  “Choose Your Adventure” episode, with Johan Depraetere  “Travel that Brings You Home” Pre-Camino musings  Susi on IG  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine welcomes Belgian-born modern nomad Johan Depraetere, now based in the UK, whose path spans professional football, global living across Brussels, Boston, New York, Barcelona, London, and Seoul, travel to nearly 100 countries, leadership in the energy transition industry, coaching research scientists at Cancer Research UK, and publishing his book, ‘Pick Your Gummy Bear’. Johan shares his take on the “green” gummy bears (big life choices) and “yellow” gummy bears (small nudges) that shape our lives, urging listeners to ask “why not,” reclaim agency, and notice subtle signals that have the power to transform the shape of our lives. He illustrates with stories about discovering a love of cycling via a charity ride, meeting his South Korean wife through a culturally aware gesture, and creating a Tibet photo exhibition after her encouragement. Johan and Susi discuss befriending the inner critic through accepting failure, welcoming new experiences, fostering creativity, and daily centering practices, inspiring listeners to live more from the heart while welcoming unexpected gifts Inside this episode:  00:57 Meet Johan Depraetere 02:05 From Nomad to Author 08:12 Green and Yellow Choices 11:45 Small Choices Big Stories 16:40 Cycling and Flow State 19:01 Befriend Your Inner Critic 25:17 Comfort Zones and Why Not 32:23 Core Takeaways and Impermanence 37:12 Johan’s Favorite Things, with a Soundtrack Connect with Johan and discover his recommended resources through his website: johandepraetere.com Learn more + search all episodes by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.    The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine reflects on travel as an antidote to chronic stress, encouraging listeners to take a vacation, extended weekend, or even a local getaway to step outside routines, cultivate awe and curiosity, and return with clarity and perspective. As she prepares to walk a portion of the Camino Portugués to Santiago de Compostela, she describes how new environments and language barriers create potential for presence, adaptability, resilience, and deeper human connection. With the insight that novelty can “stretch time” in the creation of memorable moments, she contrasts typical North American busyness and overwork with lessons of simplicity, enough-ness, and joy found in unplanned detours. Whether you can indulge in travel or create a mini-cation near home, you too can unplug, explore a new path, and bring a pilgrim mindset into daily life. Inside this episode: 01:25 Why Travel Rewrites Stress 03:02 Escape vs Return to Self 05:17 Camino Adventure Plans 09:04 Awe Slows Time 12:46 Stress Resilience and Eustress 14:22 Pilgrimage Lessons 19:53 Redefining Enough 25:25 Perspective Over More 27:38 Kindness Beyond Borders 32:27 Say Yes to Detours 33:54 Your Next Getaway May Be Closer Than You Think Resources:  “What is Enough: Redefining Happiness” episode “Bring Your Vacation Vibe Home” episode Learn more + search all episodes by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine interviews Carolyn Cahn, RN and success coach, about helping people break through blocks such as low self-esteem, ADHD, burnout, procrastination, and stress-driven avoidance habits. With 35+ years’ experience and training in NLP, IEMT, hypnosis, and other modalities, Cahn shares her nursing path from ER to corrections, how continued education led her into hypnosis and other complementary tools that support radical emotional recovery where other systems fall short.  She explains the risk of allowing stress to snowball into greater issues, describes the brain’s learned safety patterns, and outlines how IEMT aims to separate emotion from memories—contrasting it with EMDR’s longer, talk-therapy-heavy process. She discusses trauma as cumulative, the limits of “labels,” the need for willingness and action, and the powerful perspective one can achieve with post traumatic growth.  Inside this episode:  02:30 Continuing Education introduction to Hypnosis  04:12 Resilience tools for Real Life 05:45 NLP in Corrections 07:09 Stress Signals and Coping 09:59 Procrastination and Avoidance 12:33 Staying Stuck versus Being Ready 15:20 NLP and Brain Safety 18:17 IEMT Quick Emotional Release 20:45 Self Talk and Self Esteem 23:22 Modalities Working Together 25:15 Trauma and Growth  27:32 IEMT Versus EMDR 29:16 Letting Go of Labels 32:38 Carolyn's Healing Story 38:09 Relationships and Boundaries 41:35 How to Work With Carolyn 43:47 Final Tip Self Talk Practice Connect with Carolyn and explore her free resources at her website, carolyncahn.com Learn more + search all episodes by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine wants you to know that you don’t just need more tools to “calm down.” Discover why feeling dysregulated is not a weakness and shouldn’t be bypassed with false positivity or nervous system tools in order to avoid overwhelming emotions. Beneficial stress can strengthen resilience, and emotions carry meaningful signals about boundaries, safety, and unmet needs. She explains sympathetic versus parasympathetic states, noting that chronic stress can keep people stuck in survival mode. Learning how to properly regulate your nervous system fosters resilience and helps you meet and overcome any challenge, while trying to numb feelings like fear, anger, and sadness also dampens joy, creativity and connection.  Susi guides a short exercise inviting you to tune into the messages your body and emotions are trying to share, so you can more effectively complete the stress cycle, recover faster and build confidence in your ability to recover and return to yourself. Inside this episode:  00:57 Why Dysregulation Matters 03:16 Dysregulation is Not Bad 04:25 Stress as a Signal 05:31 From Victim to Resilience 07:40 How Nervous System Regulation Works 10:06 Flexibility Over Calm 11:20 Emotions Need Listening 12:15 Hormesis and Growth  13:57 Moving beyond Trauma 15:49 Numbing Kills Joy 17:45 Regulate or Escape 19:30 Three Step Process 22:08 Complete the Stress Cycle 24:49 Recovery Fosters Resilience 26:27 Reflection Exercise 29:22 Closing and Support Explore the Spectrum of Emotion, with Yale’s “Mood Meter”  Completing the Stress Cycle: Interview with Author Amelia Nagoski  Learn more + search all episodes by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Ashley Koff, author of “Your Best Shot” and registered dietitian, joins Susi Vine in this episode of Happified to pull back the curtain on the new model of weight health in the age of GLP-1 hormone therapy treatments like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.  As the founder of the Better Nutrition Program, Ashley shares her experience in guiding patients to weight health, decoding the “alphabet soup” of hormones and understanding that your healthy weight means so much more than the numbers on a scale or the indication of a BMI chart. From her own early struggles with weight, Ashley’s story will be familiar to many but instead of surrendering to the scale she became an advocate and an educator.  Listen in to discover how digestive health and gut hormones relate to metabolism, satiety, inflammation, and weight. Koff challenges messages in media like “you can’t go off GLP-1s,” emphasizes a “better not perfect” mindset, outlines hydration concepts (hose vs sponge) and the connection between fat loss and shedding toxins. She shares the profound resources available with her book, including digital tools, community Q&A, AI support, and practical nutrient menus, all designed to truly support you in taking Your Best Shot at sustainable weight health, whether you’re on the shot or not. In this episode:  01:13 Meet Ashley Koff, Registered Dietician 02:53 Ashley's Weight Health Journey 03:51 Hormones and Gut Health 06:07 Finding Better Care 11:34 Oprah and GLP One Myths 16:50 Better Not Perfect Mindset 23:15 Are you a Hose or Sponge? 26:33 Hydration is more than Urine Color 27:45 Electrolytes versus Blood Sugar 28:38 Weight Health Hormones 29:31 Listen To Body Signals 30:23 Beyond The Scale 31:49 Metrics that Matter: Muscle, Bone, and Fat Distribution 33:58 Stop Self Blame, and Start Listening 37:23 Avoiding Overwhelm with Environmental Toxins 41:19 Fat Loss Detox Strategy 43:45 Book Tools + Community Support 50:02 A Rally Cry for Weight Health  Learn more about The Better Nutrition Program and find Ashley Koff's book here.   Learn more + search all episodes by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!

Host Susi Vine returns with an episode delving into the emotional roots of stress, and how emotional awareness can not only reduce daily friction but even lighten your load of chronic stress. Once you understand that there are no “bad” emotions—only uncomfortable ones—and that habits like overworking, scrolling, and judging are really defensive patterns of numbing or avoiding feelings, then you see how core emotions (sadness, joy, anger, fear) are signals about your emotional and physical needs, and what you need in order to feel safe. You truly lighten your load by allowing those emotions to be felt rather than blocked and unprocessed.  Discover the important signals that your emotions are really trying to send you, and how to give room to those feelings and free yourself. Susi illuminates the connection between unprocessed emotions, chronic stress and inflammation, and offers a practical “check-in” exercise, along with tools to expand your emotional vocabulary.  In this episode:  01:13 Why Emotions Drive Stress 03:02 Podcast Roots and Resources 04:40 Emotional Education Tools 07:58 No Such Thing as Bad Emotions 08:52 When Feelings Get Stuck 11:24 Emotions As Signals 13:34 Protective Emotions and Coping 16:46 Unprocessed Emotions Drive Stress 20:13 Guided Emotional Check In 24:02 Build Your Feelings Vocabulary 25:52 Go Deeper and Get Support Find the resources mentioned in the show at happifiedlife.com The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production. Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!