Happy Go Fabulous

Life after divorce can be hard, let alone in the middle of a global pandemic! That's exactly what Jessica Graham chats to us about in the latest episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast. Listen as she vulnerably shares her globe trotting teacher life and how she journaled her way back home to reconnect with the essence of who she truly is.  Jessica is a copywriter and brand strategist helping im...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Jane Baxter and Kylie Sandland from Essence of Home. Listen as the women share their journey to starting a business together and a beautiful, heart-warming renovation of a women's shelter that brought the whole community together!    In this episode you'll also hear: - the challenges of being women in business -  wh...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to us in a solo episode about how triggering this time of year can be for her and the juxtaposition of pain intersected with celebration. Listen as she vulnerably dives into the grieving cycle of loss, what having a bad perm taught her and how ultimately these two things brought her to peace with her past.   In this episode y...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to Harriet Spring. Having graduated as an architect in 1993, Harriet now predominantly works in the public sector which has seen her delivering projects for the National Capital Authority, and project manage the new childcare centre at Australian Parliament House. Listen as she shares with us what the next phase of her career looks lik...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to Canberra's soul healing Aromatherapist, Deanne Kalda. Listen as the Queen of Calm shares about how  Aromatherapy helps you to live a happy, healthy lifestyle and the process of working with Catherine to create some signature scents for The Happiness Hive!  In this episode you'll also hear: - the importance of meditation an...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to Debbie Payne about starting over the journey of life at 60! She shares about how she is (re)discovering her unique talents and gifts, in what she describes as her most creative stage of life yet. Listen as Catherine and Debbie uncover why growing and trying new things is something all women should do no matter what your age.  I...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to Jenn Duggan an aspiring entrepreneur on the journey to manufacture corporate wear for women. Not just any corporate wear but fashion for professionals that holds psychological an energetic advantages for women... listen as Jenn speaks to us about how she came to create  peak women, a social impact brand that is by women, for wo...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to us in a solo episode about navigating a particularly triggering time for her that came with massive bouts of overwhelm, anxiety and exhaustion. Listen as she shares with us insights into her personal healing process and the mindset shifts and emotional freedom on the other side.   In this episode you'll also hear: - ...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Catherine chats with one of the only women in Australia to have their own range of house plans in the male dominated building industry, Kerri-Ann Hooper! This trailblazer founded her own property business over a decade ago, generating forever homes and over $50 million in sales, listen as Kerri-Ann shares with us how she moves through the transitions of life,...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Catherine chats with You Tuber Rocio Cartes. After moving to Australia from Chile at the age of four, Ro's strong family morals and religious upbringing instilled a passion for life and helping others. Listen as she shares with us about the power of tolerance and her philosophy on why it is more important to be kind than to be right! In this episode you'll als...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Catherine chats with Menopause Champion and personal trainer Anja Lineen. Anja helps women manage their menopausal transition through lifestyle choices including exercise, nutrition and mindset to minimise symptoms, leading to a healthier, vital life through menopause and beyond! In this episode you'll also hear: - the importance of being intentional about the...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Olivia Cameron, a young woman on a self-discovery journey like no other! Embarking on transitions in any season of life comes with challenges, listen as Olivia shares with us how she navigates them using the nudges of her intuition.    In this episode you'll also hear: - what it was like to grow up in a small country tow...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with long-time friend June O'Brien. As someone who has an infectious zest for life, listen as June shares with us her adventurous life journey so far and the special DASH principle she loves to live by.    In this episode you'll also hear: - what growing up on the coast of New Guinea was like - how June's adventurous spirit l...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with coach and online educator for emotional eaters, Kim Stevenson Farmakis.  Using her Empowered Eating method, Kim helps clients to get off the dieting merry-go-round, by diving deep into the root cause of binging not just band-aiding it with another diet. Listen as this recent  gold medallist at the IPL World Powerlifting...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach, Dee Brennan. Famous for having people meditating on rooftops, listen as Dee shares with us her ultimate life template and how she embodies her message of valuing her well-being the most so she has the energy she needs to stay resilient.  In this episode you'll also hear: - the value in holding...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Clare MacGoey. Moving from being a burnt out startup exec, CFO and start up venture capital advisor to a whole-hearted living Coach, listen as Clare candidly shares with us the power of giving herself a permission slip to stop.  Clare candidly admits to being certified in people pleasing, highly accomplished in meeting other'...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Decluttering and Organising Coach Lauren Winzar. From a child that had to have everything perfect and loved the idea of schedules and timetables, to sorting through her Mother's home after she fell ill, listen as Lauren shares with us how she caught the decluttering bug to help others access the power of moving stuck energy in you...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with internationally published and award-winning Australian author of books for adults and children Emma Bowd. A passionate advocate for children’s literacy in disadvantaged communities and founder of the planet-friendly social enterprise DEED bags, listen as Emma shares with us some of her life story and how she got the iconic honour...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Tiphaine Bordes. Tiphaine came to spend three months with Catherine's family as part of a student exchange program some years ago, listen as she shares with us a French woman's view on Australia and the world.  In this episode you'll also hear: - Tiphaine's arrival here witnessing Australian icons on the way home from the air...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with Patty Elvey about why happiness is a choice even at the worst of times. Patty embodies her inherent nature of loving and from a very young age felt she was a Spiritual Being having a human experience, having lived her life serving her spiritual purpose listen as Patty shares with us how to embrace your divine purpose!  In thi...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats to us and reflects on the last six months, riding the ups and downs of an emotional rollercoaster. Listen as she shares with us insights into her personal life that involve the death of a family matriarch and the excitement of a daughters wedding and just how she navigated the spectrum of emotions that have come up within these experie...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with the mastermind behind making this podcast sound stunning, Nikki O'Brien. Connecting immediately over their mutual love of sharing women's stories, Nikki and Catherine became fast friends. So much more than a podcast coach and strategist, listen as Nikki shares moments of her dark night of the soul and how she came to a feeling of...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with end-of-life Doula Arlene Stepputat. When her father died suddenly four days before her 12th birthday and right before Christmas, Arlene’s journey with death and dying began. By the time she turned 38, she had lost friends and family through everything imaginable — suicide, murder, accident, illness — and she was nearly killed by a...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with canine behaviourist Wren Rowland. Wren is best described as a 'doggy psychologist'  who specialises in helping dogs (and their owners) displaying aggression or anxiety behaviours. After adopting her new fur friend 'Boston',  Catherine reached out to Wren for assistance with a more harmonious integration into their home.&...

In this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with long time friend Jennifer Harkness.  Jen shares with us her inspirational story, having had a very similar journey to Catherine growing up with the loss of a parent.  From grief and loss to a Parkinson's disease diagnosis, listen as Jen opens up her world of positive mindset and passionate outlook on life. In this episod...