Happiness Happens

A lot of what we want to achieve in life boils down to commitment. How bad do you want that thing you can't stop thinking about? How much dedication do you have to achieve it?   This week on the Happiness Happens Podcast, we talk about commitment. What it is, why we want it, why we need it, and certainly how impacts so much that we have or achieve.   Even though we can be so committed to something...

On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Morgan Francis, who is a Licensed Professional Counsellor with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She's the founder and owner of Scottsdale Premier Counselling, a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, providing individuals, couples and group therapy. She specialized in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Self Empowerm...

Grief and loss aren't always spoken about openly. Sometimes we go through these emotions and feel alone, which can make it even harder to overcome.   In this week's episode, we dive into what loss looks like, how things and situations can be triggering, and how it can be hard to let go.   We also talk about the emotions felt when experiencing grief of loss, and what it means to move on. Lastly, we...

Dr. Heather Manley is a Naturopathic Doctor and award-winning author helping people maximize their body's potential through medicine, nutrition and lifestyle education...and everything in between!   I'm so honoured to bring Dr. Heather onto the podcast this week, as we dive deep into Naturopathic Medicine and its principles. We also talk about: The importance of healing to get better Tuning into y...

I'm so excited for this episode because it was inspired by my community, who took the time to submit six negative beliefs or stories they tell themselves, and gave me the opportunity to reframe them.   Sometimes we subconsciously tell ourselves stories and we don't realize the impact they have on us, or how they may hold us back. The goal of this episode is to help you change your perspective, ref...

If you're ready to have your soul lit up and crack your mind right open, this is the episode for you. I spent an incredible hour chatting with Arsenio Buck, fellow podcaster, speaker and teacher.  Together, we covered so many topics on growth, self love, mindset, and the impact of chasing your dreams. We talk about the power of connectivity through social media and how this has impacted his entire...

This episode talks about how we show up every day and how we decide to grow based on the challenges or situations we're put through. When we're the best version of ourselves, we're given the most opportunity to move forward. We're given the test in life that the universe knows we can handle, and it's how we handle them that impacts our future selves. Learn in this episode why we respond to certain...

How significant is a morning routine? Why do we do it? What's the purpose, and does it even really work? This episode dives into JUST that by giving you insight into my morning routine, that helps me live my best day every day. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com  

Dana Clark is the founder of a global social impact movement called Heroic Humans. In this episode, Dana takes us into the creation of Heroic Humans, and how to turn vision into action.  We also chat about courage, how to live heroically in our own lives, and the impact knowing our worth has. CONNECT WITH DANA IG @theheroichumans CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicol...

We often forget how far we've come if we don't stop to reflect on our journey. In this week's episode, I get super candid about my journey; where I started, what I learned and experienced, and ultimately how I brought myself to where I am today - spiritually and mentally.  Every day I'm reminded that we have a choice. We have a choice in what impacts us, how we react and what choosing really means...

Life sometimes gives us unexpected gifts. In this episode with coach Michael Tranmer, we discuss a range of topics, with the goal of living your best life. From finding purpose through mindfulness, to clarity through stillness, Michael's words lead and inspire those around him to live more intently. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL IG @michael.tranmer https://www.michaeltranmer.com CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona....

Living in the present moment is SO important, and this week we understand why. From not minding how other people live and show up, to the benefits of being present and how it impacts those around us, this episode is packed with serious benefits to showing up for the people and moments you love. We also talk about what happens when we aren't present, and what we give to people when we are. CONNECT...

In this episode we sit down with Luke Burrows, creator of Grow2Gether and talk about mental health, how it impacts fulfilment, and how you can overcome adversity. We also talk about failure and being flexible in moving forward to your next step, while building bridges that link your passions together. Connect with Luke on Instagram @reallukeburrows CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nico...

Finding community and likeminded people is so important. This episode dives into why it's important, and how to find community and people you can relate to.  We also talk about our circles - friends/family/the people you can count on - and the value your circle brings to your life. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com  

On this episode, I sat down with author and speaker Ashley-Ann Pereira. We talked about confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, following passions, releasing fear and how to forgive and take ownership of your life. Ashley-Ann also gives us insight into shifting emotions and mindset, and how we can overcome limiting beliefs by letting go. If you've wanted motivation on owning your life and...

We have to deal with change every day - whether we realize it or not. Change happens everywhere, at work, school, in our day-to-day lives, and it can't be avoided, no matter how hard we try. In this episode, we chat about how to deal with change, what to remember when going through it, and strategies to help you come out on the other side. CONNECT WITH ME FB @simona.nicolee IG @simona.nicole www.s...

Trust is at the core of all we do, whether we realize it or not. It's the foundation of all relationships, the one we have with ourselves and the ones we have with others. In this episode, we talk about trust and what makes it so important. We also talk about what happens when trust is broken and how we can rebuild it again. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com...

EPISODE 20, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! 20 weeks of inspiring content and impacting lives, one episode at a time. As we navigate through life, we'll experience highs and lows in almost everything we do. How do we navigate them? How do we balance them? What does it mean to have them co-exist together? This episode talks about just that and how we can find balance in the highest of highs and lowest of lows...

Sometimes we think that in order to be happier, we need to make more money. This couldn't be further from the truth, and this episode dives into the 'why'. Every choice we make impacts our happiness, money is no different. It's also incredibly important to talk about money and break down the stigmas around it. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com FB @simona.nicolee

If you've ever in your life played small and dimmed your light to satisfy someone else, this episode is for you!  This week we talk about playing small and what happens when we don't celebrate our small wins every day. As always, I'll leave you with a challenging thought to help you win your week and play BIG. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com  

On this episode, we chat about how I played the victim in my own life every day and how to stop that behaviour instantly. We also dive into how we can be more accepting of our situations and circumstances, and knowing that good and bad emotions can co-exist together.  CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com  

We all want to achieve our goals, and more often than not, forget that patience is the key to attaining them.  In this episode, we talk about patience and embracing all parts of life, even when they don't feel so wonderful. I also leave you with three key tips to practicing patience and integrating it into your life. CONNECT WITH ME IG @Simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com  

We all let fear hold us back - whether we realize it or not. Fear is incredibly common in our lives and is at the core of all the decisions we make, or don't make. It's when we acknowledge fear and face it head on, that we're able to see past it.  This episode highlights my number one tip to overcoming fear, so you can achieve that one thing you really, really want to do!  CONNECT WITH ME IG - @si...

Life is HARD - so why do we compete with others? Why do we constantly feel like we aren't good enough to accomplish our goals and do what we want to do? How do we release judgment, and what can we do to live more on purpose? This is what we talk about this week! This, along with how negativity impacts us - it's a juice episode, friends!  CONNECT WITH ME Instagram - @simona.nicole Facebook - @simon...

When's the last time you stopped to think about how proud you are of yourself? This week we chat about why it's important to remember to be proud of yourself, the 'aha' moments it brings, and how it impacts your daily life.  Remember to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! LETS CONNECT IG @Simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee Youtube @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com