Happiness in Progress

"Boundaries are not just about saying no. Boundaries are actually about saying yes to what's important. That's what we have to get clear on - what's the yes that I'm saying yes to?" - Stella Grizont Stella Grizont is an Author, Executive Coach &; Positive Psychology Expert who founded The Work Happiness Method. Her coaching program is designed to help people work happier and live better. This week, Stella released her new book ‘The Work Happiness Method.’ In this episode, we talk about the book - and a few of the eight essential skills you can develop to feel happier and more fulfilled in your career. In this episode we go over: How to get clear on your values. How a "complaining vacation" can change how you feel about going to work.What learned optimism is and how to practice.Plus, setting boundaries. How to say 'no' and what happens when you do. EPISODE RESOURCES: Buy The Work Happiness Method Connect with Danielle Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Website Connect with Stella Website Instagram Youtube

"If you can find joy with the perceived dark parts of yourself, it’s so much easier to find joy everyday." - Kristy Laschober Kristy is the author of Perfectly Flawed: Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose. In it, she writes about her experience servign time in a federal prison sentence. Kristy has been a fierce advocate for re-entry and prison reform since her release from Federal Prison in 2017, advocating to provide new opportunities for second chances. Her successful fight to remove the criminal history box on all college applications, in the state of Oregon, was realized in 2020. This was achieved by collaborating with key partners, legislators, and higher education coalitions. That same year, Kristy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Innovation and Leadership at Southern Oregon University, graduating summa cum laude. Kristy recently published her first best-selling book, Perfectly Flawed - Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose. Her book is a raw, interactive, reflective reading experience, revealing the complexity of the human spirit in all of its glory, pain, and compassion. Kristy founded The Freedom Exchange Project, where she connects and has conversations with men and women impacted by the criminal legal system, to amplify their voices. Kristy has a certificate in Community Storytelling, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and is a member of the Faces of Women Imprisoned Speakers Bureau. Kristy is a board member of the Association for Justice-Involved Females and Organizations, a member of Unlock Higher Ed, and is the Pre-Release Coordinator and Policy Advocate at Operation Restoration. Kristy is an alumnus of Just Leadership USA - Leading with Conviction fellowship program in 2023. Kristy is passionate about bridging communities and cultures so that people have opportunities to realize their ultimate potential. In this conversation we talk about: Links mentioned: Episode 107, Facing Your Shame feat. Kristy Laschober Connect with Danielle Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Connect with Kristy Buy the book* Instagram *I am an Amazon affiliate and may receive a small commission when you click the link.

The first time I learned I couldn't be my authentic self in the world was in second grade when I wore a Barney shirt to school. Yep, you guessed it, so not cool. It's instances like that where we learn to not be ourselves, to be small and to shrink ourselves into what works for others. In this conversation, I'm going to share what happens when our authentic self is disconnected from our public persona and how to bridge the gap. If you feel like you've been getting smaller and smaller to fit the needs of others - then this conversation is for you. Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website More Resources Episode #177 At Peace with Yourself through Mindful Living

“We all have a reason for being here… I want to make sure I’m doing my best to fulfill that meaning and do the best job I can while I’m here.” - Hadley Vlahos, RN Oh. My. Gosh. Stop everything and press play on this episode. I’m so excited to share this conversation with Hadley Vlahos. Hadley is a registered nurse, specializing in hospice and palliative care, a nonprofit founder and the author of the new book, The In-Between In this book, Hadley shares her experiences as a hospice nurse that have cemented her belief in an afterlife. In this conversation, we talk about what she has witnessed in hospice - as patients’ loved ones seemingly come from beyond to escort them from this life to the next. She also talks about how she believes some of her patients have protected her from the other side. Hear about the advice she thinks about often… and why all of this changes the way she lives her life. I want to give a shoutout to one of my patrons - Kristen McKendry! Kristen, thank you for subscribing! Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Connect with Hadley: Instagram Buy The In-Between

“It wasn’t about what I couldn’t do with them, but what I was helping them become.” Today I get to introduce you to one of my good friends, Stephanie Hirtle. Stephanie practices self-compassion regularly… as her life and motherhood don’t look like she thought they would. Stephanie is the stay at home mom of four kids ranging in age from 12 to 25. She has a degree in American Studies and Business management. Stephanie has been struggling with pain for the last thirteen years. Through a variety of treatments, she is at a more manageable level, but still struggles with pain every day. IN this conversation, she’ll talk about the impact of chronic pain in every part of her life. We also talk about: -Tangible tools she’s learned to offer herself more self-compassion -How to give herself grace, even when those around her aren’t offering her grace -How much she’s learned from this experience… and re-focused what success means A special shoutout to my first patron on Patreon. Shoutout to one Jaylene Wood (eh hem, my mom) Remember, when you subscribe to my Patreon, you’ll get a monthly virtual workbook to work through the themes on the podcast! Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Connect with Stephanie: Facebook

“I see you. I understand you. I care for you. I got you. When you turn that in toward you, the question is what does that translate to in terms of action. And sometimes that action is going out and doing something and sometimes that action is doing less.” - Nicola Taggart Oh, this is the conversation that everyone needs. I talked to one of my favorite people and the creator of The Calm the Chaos Journal, Nicola Taggart about how at the heart of self-care, we find self-love. Nicola is a life and leadership success strategist, coach, and author who has helped business owners, leaders and their teams improve their communication, increase their confidence and strengthen their connections, in all areas of their lives. She is also the author and creator of the Calm the Chaos Journal: A Daily Practice for a More Peaceful Life, and the Calm the Chaos Card Deck: 65 Simple Practices for a More Peaceful Life. In this powerful conversation, we talk about how to stop seeing self-care as an added item on our checklist, but instead, a way of life. We also talk about: Finding self-care and self-compassionHow to practice self-care in the middle of a busy scheduleHow to stop looking outward for success and have centered successTangible tips on coming back to the center Get Nicola's free Winning with Well-Being Guide Hear Episode #53 with Nicola Taggart Connect with Nicola: Instagram Facebook Calm the Chaos Journal Calm the Chaos Card Deck Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Instagram Facebook Twitter Website

One of the most powerful things we can do is challenge our negative thoughts. In this HIP Habit, I want to challenge you to be aware of the thoughts that come into your life this week. In this bonus episode, learn about how to bring awareness to your thoughts, choose to disrupt the thought and then work your way toward something you'd rather believe about yourself. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

Have you noticed that it seems we need to spend a lot of dollars to achieve the ultimate self-care? In this episode, Danielle challenges the advertisements and social media claims. Instead, we're going to focus on how everything you need to care for your self exists within you. In this episode, Danielle will share three main ways to practice self-care on a daily basis. Learn more about practicing self-care through the following ways; 1) your thoughts, 2) your movement and 3) showing up for yourself! Want to share how you show up for yourself? Go take part in the conversation on Facebook or Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for June) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

In this mini-episode, the challenge is to find a micro moment of peace in your day. This can be as little as 20 seconds per day. Danielle shares about creating an intention around your five senses so that you can step away from what might feel like chaos - to become re-centered. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

“When i think about it, I think of all the good people who came. That was the most beautiful thing. There was one bad man at the epicenter, but every ripple out - hundreds of hundreds of good people.” - Noelle Rasmussen Three years ago on Christmas morning, an RV parked on the road in Nashville and played over a loud speaker “This RV will blow up in a few minutes.” My friend’s apartment was right next to this vehicle. In this episode, you’ll hear from Noelle Rasmussen, about what it was like to be asked to leave her apartment with her family on Christmas morning, seeing the explosion and healing from the traumatic experience. In this episode we talk about: Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

In this mini-episode, the challenge is to add 20 minutes of exercise to your daily routine. Danielle shares research that shows how daily physical activity impacts your brain function. That's all the important stuff, like memory and the ability to learn. To read more about the research, head here. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

“I am who I was looking for.” - Eboni Banks This month, we continue to focus on taking the time to re-set. That’s why I wanted to talk to Eboni about using our own intuition (Yes! We have to trust ourselves) to heal from trauma. As a trauma survivor, Eboni has learned to use her wealth of inner spiritual resources to thrive on her own healing journey and is now inspired to teach people how to do the same. To access their intuition to heal the parts of their lives that are stuck and prevent them from living the life they desire. In this episode we talk about: Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Connect with Eboni: Website Instagram

In this mini-episode, learn the steps to meditate for beginners! Danielle breaks down meditating into 3 simple steps: 1) Sit comfortably 2) Focus on something 3) Bring your wandering mind back to the focus Try it and let Danielle know how it goes! HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

“I’m not crazy. And I know I’m not crazy. I can absolutely trust myself. I’m awake. And I’m fully awake.” - Arielle Estoria Arielle Estoria is a Poet, Actor, Model and Author. Arielle has shared her work through custom spoken word pieces, workshops and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. You may recognize her from commercials for brands like Etsy, Starbucks, PayPal, TJ Maxx and more. She is the author of the new book, The Unfolding. And that’s what we’re going to talk about today. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Trusting yourselfLearning to hear your own voice and distinguishing that voice from othersLiving authentically over living for approvalThe steps to returning home to yourselfAnd so much more! Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​

In this mini-episode, learn about research that proves journaling can actually impact your physical body! HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Subscribe on Patreon for a Monthly Podcast Companion Workbook Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

“I don’t want to be someone who misses their life. I don’t want to look back and think What did I do? Was I present?” - Andrea Scher Andrea Scher is an artist, author and a big believer in the transformative power of creativity. She wrote the book WonderSeeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up and Find Your Creativity. And that’s what we’re going to talk about today. Today you’ll hear from Andrea - and how to be a wonder seeker even though we’re busy… even though we’re not kids anymore… even more all the things. We talk about: Connect with Danielle: Subscribe on Patreon (to get the Companion Workbook for May) Buy the HIP Habits Workbook Facebook Instagram Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

My world as I knew it was ending. I was just faced with all of the mistakes that led me to that. And I was just like, 'Why am I here? I don’t want to be here anymore.' I wasn’t trying to physically harm myself, but I was thinking I just wish this would end. I just wanted life to end." - Kay Recede I absolutely loved talking to Kay Recede about her experience with depression, anxiety and vicarious trauma. Kay is a journalist who recently left TV news. In this conversation, we talk about what led her to making that decision. We talk about: Resources Mentioned: EMDR Explained 10% Happier Free One Month of Audible Get $10 of Bitcoin on Swan I am an affiliate for Audible and Swan. When you click on these free trials, I am compensated. Thank you for supporting my small business Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

"All of this, whether you’re designing your life or you’re designing a chair, requires courage. You’re creating something that doesn’t exist. Based on what you know today, you’re imaging the future." - Ayse Birsel Ayse Birsel is one of the world’s leading industrial designers. She is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People In Business and Interior Design Magazine recognized her as the Best Of Year Product Designer of 2020 You’ve probably held or sat on something she has designed for Miller Knoll, Target, TOTO or Toyota, among many others. Ayse is the author of the best-selling Design the Life You Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Meaningful Future. In this conversation, Ayse gives us some insight into how a designer thinks and how we can create our own life we really want. Plus, Buy Ayse's new book Design the Life You Love Connect with Ayse: Ayse's TedX Talk Website Connect with Danielle: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

"I think it's all about clarity about what is you want. Then really leaning into the why behind it. I had such a strong why that anything else didn't really feel like a possibliity to me." - Lyssa Jackson As we being a new year, we hope you are able to have one with a big vision for your life. That's why Danielle asked Vision Board Expert Lyssa Jackson to come on the podcast. She is a creator, coach and the founder of CreateHER Co. LJ is a certified Life and Success coach. She's been vision boarding for more than a decade and has since taught hundreds of others how to create vision boards. She is the author of the new book, EnvisionHER: The Vision Board Book for Women, a book designed to be cut into pieces to create a vision board that works! In this conversation, you'll hear: If you like this episode, don't forget to give this podcast a rating and let us know what you like about it! CONNECT WITH LYSSA: Check out LJ's courses - https://learn.heylj.com/ Instagram - @TodaywithLJ Buy EnvisionHer - https://amzn.to/3imC2RG CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...

In this mini-episode, larn about how long experts say it takes to make a habit stick. Danielle shares two pieces of research - and why when we take longer to perfect a habit there are benefits. Be sure to download Danielle's free Habit Tracker here. HIP Habit mini-episodes are brought to you by the HIP Habit workbook. This month, use the code HIPShip for free shipping! Throughout January, you can also get $2 off your purchase of the HIP Habit workbook, both physical and virtual. No code needed! Buy your HIP Habit workbook here. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Buy the HIP Habits Workbook - https://daniellecraig.com/SHOP/​ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrsDanielleC​... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanielle​... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrs_DCraig​ Website - httpS://daniellecraig.com​ Want to listen instead of watch - subscribe to the podcast here https://happinessinprogress.libsyn.co​...