Be Happier in Spite of Your Life

In this first episode of a two-part series, Host Anne Reid shares scientific data concerning the benefits of being happier. Anne covers the advantages of happiness, the science behind this feeling, and the role of our “happiness chemicals”. She shares the one thing needed for anyone to achieve the goal of being happier – no matter what is going on in our life at the moment.

Today’s guest on Be Happier in Spite of Your Life explains to host, Anne Reid, how she learned to accept herself and develop self-compassion. Always curious and seeking, Elizabeth Robinson, EdD, discovered mindfulness and meditation. These practices allowed her to realize that, as a military brat with the constant moves and attempts to fit into new places, she developed Imposter Syndrome. Elizabet...

Today’s guest, Paty Johnston, the creator of 30 Days to Stop Procrastinating, shares with Host, Anne Reid, how she was able to overcome her own procrastination and attain her lifelong dream. With a goal of visiting 100 countries before the end of 2024, she discusses how believing and taking action enabled her to live her dream. Practicing time management and focus, Paty structures her time to be a...

Host Anne Reid discusses her own lived experience raising children with disabilities. She freely admits to having frequently felt helpless, hopeless, and overwhelmed most of the time! Anne shares many things she learned the hard way and explores things she would have done differently. In hindsight, Anne recognizes that many of the principles she uses to be happy in her own life, she developed from...

Host, Anne Reid, and Jenn Henry, the author of RESILIENCY, discuss Jenn’s story of earning the status of an Amazon Best Seller. Additionally, Jenn is a finalist for a CIBA award (Chanticleer International Book Awards). Jenn’s book is a simple and powerful primer on how to take action and move past fears to create the life of your dreams.

What happens when your kid totally quits functioning, and you can’t keep them in your home? Host of Be Happier, Anne Reid, and her guest, Lucy Pritzker, discuss her journey from distraught parent to forging a new career. Hear how this Mom found a positive residential placement for her son and now helps other families do the same.

Anne Reid’s guests today are two experienced mental health professionals who are creating a paradigm shift in the world of parenting children. The concept of Palliative Parenting arose out of Jennifer Sevick’s experience working as a Hospice provider. Jenn and the founder of the Children’s Mental Health Resource Center, Elizabeth Errico, are translating Jenn’s experiences in palliative care (provi...

Host, Anne Reid, and guest, Jenn Henry, Lifestyle Recovery Coach, explore the positive aspects of healthy eating. Our food affects us both mentally and physically, and gut health is as important to our well-being as sleep and exercise. Also, current research is proving that certain diets can improve the impact of mental health disorders.

The host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, Anne Reid, and her guest, Jared, a recovering addict and co-founder of The Blaklist Podcast, discuss the more nuanced parts of recovery from finding the right program for you, rebuilding a life based on sobriety, and understanding when you are actually stable and sober enough to reach out and help others. Their conversation covers the second part of re...

Host Anne Reid and her guest delve into grief and recovery after losing a 16-year-old son in an accident. From the best of life, celebrating his daughter’s wedding the night before, to the agony of losing a son the next day, this father has used his faith and experience to help other’s find their way in the aftermath of a great loss.

Host of Be Happier, Anne Reid, welcomes back dating coach, Stacy Perry. Stacy shares what she considers to most important things to determine BEFORE starting to date, how to become clear about non-negotiable requirements, and most of all, how to have fun!

Author and life-style recovery specialist, Jenn Henry, converses with Anne Reid, host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, about her journey from despair and dysfunction to creating a life worth living. Jenn speaks with candor and openness about being down and out and stints in prison. She also shares how she changed the trajectory of her life and her passion for helping others tap into their resi...

During the course of our lives, most of us end up either being a caregiver or needing someone to care for us. Whether caring for an aging parent, a child, or someone with a serious illness, this role can provoke many emotions from joy to exhaustion. Host Anne Reid and her guest explore the many facets of this role, share their own experiences as caretakers, and offer ways to make it easier for bot...

Host Anne Reid's guest shares her story of overcoming a serious Opioid addiction. As a Mom, daughter, employee, partner, and community advocate, Brianna is committed to long-term sobriety. However, the route she has chosen differs from the conventional path, and she freely discusses how and why it is working for her and how she supports others making the same choice.

Host Anne Reid's guest is Lee Woodruff, who shares her journey from dealing with her husband's life-changing accident through the creation of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Lee discusses how community and connection supported her through the challenging times and how finding purpose in helping American veterans has been part of her healing.

Host Anne Reid's guest twice attempted suicide. Today he works with others who are feeling that their life isn't worth living. In an effort to reach out, give hope, and share resources, Chris Milson has founded a Facebook group devoted to mental health and also has a podcast where he shares survivors' stories.

Host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, Anne Reid, and her guest, Sean Young, explore the concept of "anniversary grief" and how it has impacted their own lives. When the anniversary falls around major holidays, it can be even more devastating! Learn how they prepare for and mitigate the effects of this syndrome.

Anxiety Coach, Trevor Moore, and Be Happier in Spite of Your Life host, Anne Reid, discuss ways for your holidays to be more peaceful and less anxious. Anne and Trevor cover everything from buying presents to having your adult kids arrive home with unhelpful significant others to managing an overnight at your in-laws with your two toddlers and misbehaving puppy!

If holidays and celebrations make everyone in your life crazy, join Anne Reid, the host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, and her guest share ideas on how to make the supposed happy times, well, at least more peaceful! Lowering expectations, setting boundaries, and pre-planning are just some of the tips the two share. Both agree that maintaining a sense of humor helps too.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, Anne Reid, speaks with a survivor. Michelle Jewsbury uses her past experiences as a victim of abuse to becoming an author, speaker, and international advocate for those suffering domestic violence. She works tirelessly to create awareness of the impacts of the violence and also offers education, hope, and supp...

Join host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, Anne Reid, as she and her guest discuss what it is like to sell your own home. Patti Howard is well versed in all aspects of residential real estate from working as a former real estate litigator to being a seasoned Realtor. Patti opens up about her own journey as Seller and offers some tips to make the process go more smoothly. Additionally, she shar...

Host of Be Happier in Spite of Your Life, Anne Reid, interviews a woman who took a leap of faith and quit trying to make everything happen and instead let her life unfold. Candis shares her journey of finding that peace and love abound, doors opened, and life got really juicy when she let go and simply surrendered to the flow of life.

Host Anne Reid’s guest has navigated a journey of full of twists and turns since adopting two “crack babies”. Michele shares her story from dealing with unending testing, school placements, and runaways, through wrangling with the court system. Love and determination means this mother has never given up on ensuring her two kids the best life possible.

Host of Be Happier in Spite of Your life, Anne Reid, discusses a theme running through her inspirational guests' stories. Whether recovering from substance abuse, overcoming loss, living with medical issues, or surviving domestic violence, each guest has a great support system. Anne believes, and science proves, that community and connections are major foundations of good mental health and genuine...

Anne Reid, Be Happier in Spite of Your Life’s host, and her guest, Jenn Sevick, CMSW, discuss this rapidly growing area of education. Jenn approaches this topic from two perspectives – as a mental health practitioner and also as a home-schooling Mom. She shares her experiences, both good and bad, and offers tips to help successfully navigate this world.