But Are You Happy?

In this special mid-season episode of But Are You Happy, Clare Stephens talks to Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa. Alexis describes her work as combining neuroscience, psychology and tough love - and that’s exactly what she does with her books and in her podcast, Do You F*cking Mind. Alexis and Clare discuss the science of happiness and so much more - including how to make meaningful friendships as...

How would you feel if you failed at the one thing you’ve worked tirelessly towards for so long? Imagine being an Olympian, feeling the weight of an entire nation's expectations to win gold. That's the reality for Ariarne Titmus right now. Ariarne Titmus, a record-holding swimmer, is just days away from competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. And, although we all see her as a high-performing athlete,...

LISTEN TO PART ONE OF THIS CONVERSATION HERE. This is part two of our conversation with Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus. If you haven't listened to part one yet - click here. In part two, Ariarne talks about the reality of preparing for the Olympic Games and how she would feel if she didn’t win gold in Paris.  Plus, she discusses her biggest personal insecurities outside of swimming and what she wa...

This is part two of our conversation with actor, musician and mental health advocate Rob Mills. If you haven't listened to part one yet - click here . In part two, Rob opens up about his relationship with TV presenter Georgie Tunny and gives us a sneak peek into their wedding planning. Plus, he also shares his thoughts on why it's so important for men to open up about their mental health and refle...

Picture this: you're standing on stage, about to perform in front of thousands of people, feeling your absolute lowest then... the stage lights come up. It’s the nightmare we’ve all had, but Rob Mills has actually lived it. Rob is a singer, actor, writer, and — Australia’s boyfriend. He’s a big advocate for mental health, having had moments in life where he’s suffered in silence. In this chat, one...

Imagine stepping into the spotlight on a TV show, finding love, and then facing nationwide scrutiny—not for anything you did, but simply for how you look. Laura Byrne knows this all too well, and it's taken her years to reclaim her self-love. Laura is a podcaster, an author, and a business owner, who entered Australian homes when she won The Bachelor in 2017, ending up with her now-husband, Matty...

Talking about mental health can be tough, and many of us just laugh it off. Khanh Ong often does this to make others comfortable, but this conversation is different. Khanh is a chef, author, and media personality who has been able to taste so much success since bursting onto our screens on Master Chef. However it was his time in the "I’m A Celebrity" jungle that helped him realise the one thing st...

Brooke Blurton is the perfect example of never really knowing what’s going on in someone’s life, when they look so happy and successful on the outside. Brooke is a media personality, author and podcaster who you may know as the first Indigenous and bisexual Bachelorette. In this chat, she opens up about processing trauma, balancing the pursuit of individual happiness with the struggles of her comm...

You'd think the lead singer of one of the world's biggest bands would be extremely happy, right? But for Dave Bayley from Glass Animals happiness is fleeting. Dave is at a point in his life where he's grappling with meaning and purpose, questioning whether his pursuit of music is ultimately selfish and trying to understand what success really means. In this chat, he discusses how his career and li...

When Australian actress Angourie Rice was cast in the starring role in the much-anticipated Mean Girls remake - she had no idea the backlash and personal criticism that would come her way.  Meanwhile, her mum, Kate, who was also an actress, had a very different time within the industry and has used her experience to ensure Angourie remains grounded and finds happiness.  In this chat, we speak to b...

You might think Hollywood celebrities are happier than the rest of us, but are they really? Josh Thomas doesn’t think so. Josh is a wildly funny and successful comedian, known for creating one of Australia’s best comedy dramas Please Like Me , which he wrote based on his own life. In this chat, he talks about success, creativity, being diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult, and what living in...

What do we mean when we talk about happiness? And, is there a genuine way to experience more of it, especially in a time where it feels so flippant or out of reach? These are the questions we wanted to ask happiness expert Dr Tim Sharp (he's literally Dr Happy). And even though he specialises in positive psychology, Dr Happy knows how difficult it is to feel joy when the state of the world is so u...

Welcome back to ‘But Are You Happy?’ the podcast asking the people who appear to have it all the most vulnerable question you can ask: are you truly happy? Over the next eight weeks, Clare Stephens will be speaking with high-profile guests who, from the outside, seem very happy and fulfilled. She’s joined by the likes of Josh Thomas, Brooke Blurton, Khanh Ong, Dave Bailey from Glass Animals, Angou...

Have you ever felt stuck in a season of your life that you wish you could just move on from? Hugh van Cuylenburg has. Hugh is the founder of The Resilience Project, a best-selling author, a former school teacher and co-hosts The Imperfects podcast, which aims to show how perfectly imperfect we all are. As this season of But Are You Happy? comes to an end, Hugh talks about the seasons he’s found mo...

Ever had that dream? The one where you became famous because you went viral on TikTok and your life changed forever? For Millie Ford, that dream is a reality. Millie has a TikTok following of over 1.5 million, and her own podcast called Out Of Character with Millie, she’s been crowned TikTok’s Creator of the Year and is now building a career as an actor. In this chat she talks about the downsides...

What's the moment you wish you could take back? Now take that moment and imagine an entire nation watching it and you're on par with Cate Campbell. Cate is a multiple Olympic gold medal winner, a current multiple world record holder, and if she qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics, she’ll be the first Australian swimmer to have competed at five Olympic Games. In this chat she dives deep into mome...

Have you ever felt like a hard-working failure? Jessie Stephens has. Jessie is a best-selling author, a regular on The Project, a co-host on Mamamia Out Loud and a new mother, who seems to be living a pretty idyllic life. In this chat, she explores how her need for external validation has taken its toll, what it’s like to work with your family and how anxiety and depression are always with her. Ge...

Can you pick the worst year of your life? Brittany Hockley can. Brit is an Australian TV personality, podcaster, radio host, actor and author who lives what appears to be a pretty incredible life. In this chat, she reveals how media attacks have impacted her life, her desire to freeze moments in time, and how, despite past heartaches, she's found a way to rebuild her trust in love. Listen to Life...

Is your life "going to plan"? With life’s many surprises, it’s hard to stick to the script. And Dylan Buckley knows exactly how that feels. Dyl is the co-founder of Producey, he's played for two of Australia's AFL teams, and he has his own podcast Dyl & Friends. In this chat, he reveals what it's like to live a life that looks like a dream but in reality, comes with its fair share of challenge...

Who do you compare yourself to? Your best friend? Your sister? The person sitting across from you on the train? The truth is, we all do it. And believe it or not, Laura Henshaw does too. Laura Henshaw is the CEO of Kic, a podcast host, a model and has a massive online following. In this chat, she reveals what it's really like working in an industry where how you look often defines your worth and h...

Matty J, or, if we’re being formal, Matthew Johnson, has worn a lot of hats over his 36 years.  He’s been a marketing executive, a contestant on The Bachelorette, The Bachelor Australia, and now he’s a doting husband and dad of two. And if you follow him on social media, chances are you think he seems to have it all… but is he happy? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia...

Welcome to Season Two of But Are You Happy?  Clare Stephens is about to sit down with another 8 celebrities and ask them to be at their most vulnerable. But as always, before Clare asks these celebrities for vulnerability, she has to open up first. On this episode, Clare reads some of the most cruel online comments about herself and then unpacks them with psychologist and practice owner at Mindsca...

Join us next week for Season 2 of But Are You Happy? Mamamia's vulnerability podcast that asks the people who seem to have it all the tough questions.  Join Clare Stephens for the next eight weeks as she speaks to guests like Matty J, Laura Henshaw & Brittany Hockley to ask them if they're really happy.... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod...

What does happiness mean to you? Are you happy right now?  Claire Murphy sits down with Clare Stephens to talk about what we learned from Season 1 of But Are You Happy? PLUS, we hear from Clare's twin Jessie Stephens on how Episode 0 impacted her.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au   C...

Luke McGregor couldn't afford the cool Transformer toys as a child. But now, he's at the point where he can afford to buy all the Transformers he could ever want. You might recognise Luke from a number of shows like - Luke Warm Sex, Utopia or Rosehaven. He's also fallen in love and gotten married earlier this year to the love of his life, Amy. He’s getting to do what he wants creatively, and his l...