Happiful: Finding What Works

Author, podcast host, therapeutic coach and bibliotherapist Alex Holmes shares the importance and impact of reading for boys, how he came to work in the mental health sphere and understanding how to communicate about self-love in a way that resonates more deeply with men. Find out more about Alex Holmes Books/literature mentioned by Alex Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connec...

Therapy Directory member and EFT practitoner Melanie Shah joins I am. I have - How it Helps to explains what EFT (emotional freedom technique), or tapping is, and provides a short session aimed at addressing confidence.  If you’d prefer, you can watch the session after listening to the podcast on Happiful’s YouTube channel here Note: If you’d like to follow the session while listening to the podca...

Dianne Buswell, Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, holistic life coach and author of Move Yourself Happy: 21 Days to Make Joyful Movement a Habit shares why determination and gratitude are so important in her life, as well as the benefits of focusing on the present moment every day and talking with a therapist when she needs to. Dianne's book Move Yourself Happy: 21 Days to Make Joyful Mov...

Psychotherapist, Coach and Counsellor John-Paul Davies joins the podcast to talk about depression, what depression can be, how it can feel and what we can do to start to address depression in a way that works for us. This is a wonderful compassionate conversation about depression, both for people who experience it and for those who are looking to understand more and perhaps support a friend or lov...

Vex King, author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Healing is the New High and now Closer to Love kindly shares the experiences that led him to study and share the compassionate and practical ways we can improve our lives, the importance of authenticity and the passion he has for supporting others. He speaks about a childhood that saw great difficulties including racism, homelessness and poverty and the d...

Co-founder of Love Sober Kate Baily, a certified professional Sobriety & Life Coach, joins us to talk about the path that led her to an alcohol free life, how alcohol can impact our anxiety levels and ways to discover what you love by leaving alcohol out of your life. Kate shares great solid information about the benefits of choosing to go alcohol free.  Check out Love Sober Buy Love Your...

Billie Dunlevy, an Integrative Therapist and Counselling Directory Member, joins Happiful's podcast to talk about low self esteem and the very practical ways  we can work on ourselves to grow this.  Billie makes the subject very easy to reflect upon and her words are as soothing as they are supportive and realistic.  Read the accompanying article Find out more about Billie on Counse...

Naturopathic nutritionist and health coach Claudine Thornhill shares her expert advice of eating well for your hormones during the perimenopause, practical tips to manage your wellbeing and ways to find joy and connect with others.  Find out more about Claudine You can find out more about nutrition specifically and connect  Claudine and other professionals on our sister site Nutritionist...

Marisa Peer, world-renowned therapist, founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy®, joins Happiful's podcast. In just 30 minutes, Marisa shares why you are enough, how you’ve always been enough and the actions you can take to start believing in yourself and treating yourself with more kindness and compassion today. Find out more about Marisa's work Marisa's book Tell Yourself A Better Lie , is avai...

Joe Sugg shares the inspiration behind his new book Grow, his realisation about phone addiction, a big move to the countryside with partner Dianne, his love of gardening and the the benefits of getting out in nature.  To access the exclusive podcast listener discount code for Issue 67 visit www.happiful.com/joesugg Joe's brilliant book is available now If you’re looking for mental health supp...

Shaun Flores, journalist, presenter, model, actor and TedX speaker shares his personal experience of OCD, how he views his experience to date and why talking about his OCD helps him as well as others. TW: This is a really raw and honest conversation in which he talks about intrusive thoughts and suicide, so please be mindful if this could be triggering for you. Getting Help If you support now, cal...

Life Coach and author of Michelle Elman joins Happiful’s podcast to hares the benefits of boundaries in every area of our lives, how setting boundaries can be the antidote to people pleasing and her own willingness to talk about boundaries when it comes to romantic relationships. Michelle’s Ultimate Guide to Establishing Healthy Relationship Boundaries Visit Happiful for more great conversations a...

Stuart Sandeman leads a beautiful, relaxing breathwork session for reconnection to ourselves, following his interview on Happiful's podcast I am. I have.   Listen to Stuart's episode of I am. I have Follow Stuart to find out more Stuart’s book - Breathe In, Breathe Out is available now Background music by OctahedronMusic, via AudioJungle 

Staurt Sandeman, founder of Breathpod and author of Breathe In, Breathe Out joins Happiful to speak about the power and potential of breathwork. Stuart shares how he discovered the practice, how it can help with pain management, our mood and reconnecting with ourselves. Visit Happiful for more great conversations about mental health and wellbeing Stuart’s book - Breathe In, Breathe Ou t is availab...

Author and creator Louise Pentland is our very first guest on season nine of Happiful and Counselling Directory's podcast I am. I have . Louise shares why writing brings her joy, how she's finding her way again after a tough year in 2021, her honest thoughts on babyhood, her love of Motherhood, her role as an ambassador for the NSPCC and perspectives on grief. Find out more about NSPCC and the hel...

Psychotherapist Tasha Bailey, AKA @realtalk.therapis t, joins us for this conversation about people pleasing and shares what it is, the impact it has on everyone involved and practical tools for changing people pleasing behaviours. Tasha has so many valuable insights and real life examples that help to illustrate what is involved and how changing this way of living and thinking can bring more joy...

Kay, a Samaritans listening volunteer who trained to support others after personally experiencing the life-changing help Samaritan's offer, joins Happiful's podcast.  Kay shares the story that led her to pick up the phone to this wonderful organisation, what she realised about the work they do and her hopes for everyone listening to this podcast. Talk to Us - Supporting Samaritans Throughout...

Claire Richards, singer, presenter, crafter and member of the brilliant five-piece band Steps, joins Happiful’s podcast to discuss negotiating self doubt, doing her best, a personal confidence shift post 40 and 25 years of Steps. Steps are celebrating their 25 years in style with The Platinum Collection. The album is packed full of their greatest hits from 1997 to 2022 and will be released on the...

Psychotherapist and globally acclaimed author of the Sunday Times Bestseller 'Ten to Zen', 'Ten Times Happier' and now his new book 'How to Be Your Own Therapist', Owen O’Kane join’s Happiful’s podcast to talk about becoming your own therapist, managing change, health anxiety and post pandemic stress. Order Owen’s new book 'How to be Your Own Therapist'   Watch Owen’s incredible TedX Talk 'Bo...

Psychotherapist, author and podcast host Anna Mathur joins our podcast to talk about the pitfalls of comparison, learning to listen to your inner coach, finding a source of self compassion and understanding the universal margin for humanness.    Anna articulates the daily struggle so many of us face and she offers simple, small and brilliant interventions to reset our minds and moods. &n...

Jay Blades, author of Making It: How Love, Kindness and Community Helped Me Repair My Life , host and presenter of programmes including The Repair Shop and No Place Like Home and recent recipient of an MBE for services to crafts joins us on I am. I have to discuss mental health, vulnerability, community, his thirst for life and giving back. Read more about Happiful You can buy Jay's book "Making I...

Grace Victory, Happiful columnist, content creator, author, speaker and co-creator of @TheFamilyHood on YouTube joins I am. I have and shares in her wonderful raw and honest way, how she's managing life after life-challenging changes, the wonder and work that comes with Motherhood and considering her own spiritual journey.    Find out more about Happiful Magazine Read Grace's piece The G...

Career Elevation Coach and Life Coach Directory member Carly Ferguson joins Happiful’s podcast to discuss toxic work environments, how we can navigate them, taking responsibility for our career development and finding our way out of a work rut. Carly has some great words of wisdom  but more than that, she reiterates how we can all take control in our work lives, even when it might seem we can...

Author and Illustrator Laura Brand joins Happiful's podcast to talk about permission to play as adults, listening to what our intuition tells us, curiousity and lifelong learning and her brilliant book The Joy Journal for Grown Ups: 50 homemade craft ideas to inspire creativity and connection. Read more about Happiful You can buy Laura’s Book The Joy Journal for Grown Ups:  50 homemade craft...

The wonderful Will Young is the first guest on series 8 of Happiful’s podcast I am. I have. Will shares the experiences that led him to write his book Be Yourself and Happier: The A-Z of Wellbeing , the importance of intention, the mind-body connection, his thoughts on fame, the importance of belly laughing and the deep love he has for his dogs. Read more about Happiful Will Young You can buy Will...