Happiness through Hardship

Looking to improve your well-being? Yoga may be the answer. On today’s episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast, experienced business exec., college athlete and yoga instructor Derek Vanderwarker shares his extensive knowledge of yoga and its many benefits. As the creator and host of the "Guys Talking Yoga" podcast, Derek interviews athletes, experts, military, teachers and more about...

Looking for more balance in your life? It may all start with your brain. This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast shares the importance of the brain and body connection. Caroline Mazza is the founder of SMT Treatment, a licensed physical therapist with a focus in functional neurology, pediatric special needs and holistic well-being to name a few. She looks to find the root c...

Change is one of the few constants in life, whether it’s the seasons or society, technology or home environment. Learning how to deal with change is important yet can be complicated. This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Christine Job, is a business strategist, an entrepreneur and a media personality who knows a thing or two about change. After taking a turn in her caree...

Multiple Emmy winner, Amar Shah, has been successful in production, journalism, and marketing. He can now add the title “author” to his list of accomplishments after finishing his novel titled “The Hoop Con,” which will be released in early 2024. This week’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast features Amar as he discusses writing, storytelling, and authenticity. Amar gives insig...

If you’re looking for a motivating conversation, this week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast throws out thought provoking insight that will surely inspire you. Neda Barrie, faculty chair at Grand Canyon University and co-founder of Breaking Barrierz, is a seasoned 25 year veteran working in the professional sports industry. Neda is passionate about empowering others to utilize...

As we age, our dreams often fall by the waste side but not for novelist, entrepreneur and co-host of “The Rhode Show”, Audrey McClelland. Audrey joins me on this week’s episode of “Happiness Through Hardship” - The Podcast and shares her insight on her journey from corporate exec, to entrepreneur, to multi-platform content creator, to writer and more. She has been featured on many national media o...

Have you ever experienced a hardship that is seemingly invisible to others? On today’s episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast, author Francesca Grossman shares her experience with chronic pain and navigating the many layers of a disease that most don't understand. As discussed on this episode and in her book, "Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain," Francesca has deal...

Did you know the benefits of reading are beyond educational? Today’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Gina Buonaguro, an international author and editor who has co-authored six novels, written multiple articles and won five writing grants is going to share the importance of bibliotherapy and connections through books. Earning her BA in English from Villanova University and her...

Being well doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. Yes, there are plenty of pricey gym memberships, luxury retreats and expensive food markets. However, today’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, breaks the stereotype that healthy living has to be expensive. She shares her journey and tips for those looking to engage in wellness activities for free. Dr. Du...

Remember the saying, “Put your oxygen mask on first, before helping others.” Do you follow that? For many parents, the kids always take priority. This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast shares a ton of insight helping parents navigate life without burning out. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler is a licensed clinical psychologist, author of “Mommy Burnout” and TedX speaker. Sheryl focuses...

Prepare to be inspired by this week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” -The Podcast. Angela Fuller, is a remarkable spirit who embodies the true meaning of resilience and determination. A fit cheerleader in childhood and college, Angela got into a bad car accident right after graduation and spent many years overcoming the challenges, setbacks and heartaches because of it. Join us as we dive i...

Whether you’re living through hard times or dealing with stressors of the day-to-day, creativity helps heal and bring about happiness. This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship,” - The Podcast, Dr. Jim Friedman, shares many ways and benefits to incorporate creativity into your life. Having won 65 Emmy awards and serving as the Chief Steward for World Creativity & Innovation Week and the Uni...

When a friend is “touched by cancer” - do you often worry about what to say, do or even think? This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Reshma Gopaldas, engages in a non-conventional conversation about hardship. Personally and professionally, Reshma is a superstar. You’ve probably come across her work while watching "The Daily Show," CNN and "Good Morning America" to name a...

Need healthy lifestyle motivation? Samantha Harris is your go-to for all things fitness, food and the fundamentals of well-being and on this episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, she provides tons of info to inspire you. Samantha’s an Emmy-award winner best-known for eight seasons as the host of "Dancing with the Stars" as well as her many years anchoring entertainment’s highest r...

Do you ever catch yourself spending hours and hours on your phone? Or do you ever catch your child playing nonstop video games? On this week’s episode of "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast, Arlene Pellicane discusses the impacts of technology and how to balance screen time. Arlene is an author, podcast host of “The Happy Home”, as well as a speaker and media personality. Arlene shares advi...

She's heard it all. This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” is author, writer and friendship columnist, Nina Badzin, who has tackled hundreds of questions about friendship at every age and every stage. She’s here to share her wisdom on friendship especially for those going through hard times. You will love her energy and the passion she brings toward a topic that is relevant to all. SHOW...

Welcome back to Happiness Through Hardship - The Podcast! Tune in to this mini episode to hear about my sabbatical and cancer journey this past year as well as what’s to come in this season of Happiness Through Hardship - The Podcast. I'm thrilled to be back and can’t wait to spread positivity and joy with you all. SHOW NOTES 0:45 - Update on my cancer life this past year 5:22 - Finding fun in the...

No stranger to darkness, CEO and founder of Pretty Girl Makeup, sepsis awareness advocate and celebrity makeup artist, Christina Flach, knows how to see beauty and light around her even during hard times. On this week’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Christina dives into the loss of her husband from sepsis as well as the grief she experienced through losing her son and moth...

Have you ever fantasized about moving abroad and starting over in a new city? My former colleagues, Jennifer Niessen and Becky Tyler, turned this dream into a reality. I’m thrilled that they share their stories, stressors and silly adventures on moving and living overseas this week on “Happiness Through Hardship” - The Podcast. I worked with Jenn and Becky during my time at the Walt Disney Company...

Isn't it surprising when you focus on healing your child and the journey ends up helping you along the way? This is part of Debi Lewis' story, which she shares on "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast. Debi’s a business owner, world recognized writer and author of the memoir, "Kitchen Medicine." In the book and on this episode she discusses the struggle of learning how to properly feed and he...

Did you know that “national surveys show that screens and technology are the number one battleground in homes across the country….and that only 14% of kids express that they have ever had a helpful conversation with any trusted adult about their digital world?*” On this episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, non-profit, Stand Together and Rethink Technology (START) co-founder and E...

Cancer, chronic illness and many hardships can be devastating but you don't have to be devastated. Focusing your attitude on hope can be challenging during hard times, though studies do prove there are many healing benefits. This podcast, "Happiness through Hardship" and this mini-episode speak to how I use hope to help me heal and find a little happiness on the roller coaster ride of cancer, pare...

We cry and smile at inspirational stories, though don't often make changes until the life altering experience happens to us. On this week’s episode of “Happiness Through Hardship” - The Podcast Shantel Garcia shares her story about adjusting to a surprising and uncontrollable situation. Shantel is an entrepreneur and former CFO as well as a mother of three kids. Her family endured an unthinkable h...

The Mental Health Mamas are raising kids and gathering connections to normalize conversations around mental health in this messy world. Tina Hallock and Serena Ward - otherwise known as the Mental Health Mamas - are today's guests on "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast. They are mothers, educators and podcast hosts where they dive into topics ranging from long distance parenting to compassi...

Imagine your life headed down an expected path. Then one day a bike accident literally and figuratively turns it upside down. Today’s guest, Dr. John Lawrence, on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast shares how humor helped him navigate medical school while dealing with a traumatic head injury. John talks to us about how he became resilient, learned to embrace the simple joys of life... and...