SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES:  Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57 Filmmaker Rick Stevenson returns with remarkable stories from his long friendship with mentor Robert Redford. From Sundance beginnings to creative courage, Rick reveals how Redford shaped his values, his art, and his fierce commitment to me...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES: Who In The World Am I? with Rick Stevenson ep 56 Filmmaker and master storyteller Rick Stevenson shares the heart of his 5,000 Days Project, an intimate longitudinal exploration of childhood and identity. This deep-dive into story, self-discovery, and emotional wellbeing reveals why helping kids articula...

This is the fan mail link!  #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Two Stories That Had Long Term Impact - In Bed With Phil ep #55   In this “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and her “lovely Phil” dive into the stories that stick – the ones that lodge in our hearts and change how we see life. They share two unforgettable tales: one about a miraculous car-part appearing...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Stories That Stir with Monica Rosenfeld ep 54  What if sharing your most vulnerable story could be deeply healing—for you and everyone listening? In this episode, Monica Rosenfeld reveals how Stories That Stir transforms raw, personal experiences into powerful 10-minute talks that break down barriers, bu...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Storytelling For Good with Monica Rosenfeld  ep 53  What happens when a comedian, PR pro, and speaker follows her love of stories all the way from Dolly Magazine dreams to creating Stories That Stir ? Monica Rosenfeld shares the winding path that led her from Channel Nine and comedy stages to founding a p...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Peanuts Are Destroying Our Marriage - In Bed With Phil ep 52  In this hilarious and heartfelt In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil celebrate 48 years of marriage with peanuts, laughter, and lessons in love. They share the funny origin story of their relationship (complete with a pregnancy, a “what-the...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast,  #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: How To Love Yourself with Rugare Gomo EP #51  What does it really take to love yourself? In this But Wait There’s More episode, Rugare Gomo unpacks the journey beyond success, sharing the practices that turned self-criticism into authentic self-love. With courage, values, and daily rituals like journalin...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #interview Shownotes: Finding The Courage To Be Me with Rugare Gomo ep 50  Born stateless in Zimbabwe, Rugare Gomo grew up wondering if he would ever belong. His journey starts with a secret letter and unfolds into dazzling success—only to reveal that achievement without authenticity feels like a trap. In this moving episode, Rugare...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? In Bed With Phil ep  49  What happens when Toni and the lovely Phil get asked: If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? This playful “Ask Us Anything” episode explores big names like Maya Angelou, Gandhi, Van Morrison, and even overlooked heroes like Ceci...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Hiking, Huskies & Helping The World with Nikki Beaumont  ep 48  What happens when one woman refuses to live a small life? In this inspiring wellbeing and resilience episode, Nikki Beaumont shares stories of trekking Nepal with her 5-year-old to deliver solar lights, school supplies, and medical gear, creati...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Curious About the 4 Day Work Week? ep #47 What if work didn’t feel like a grind? Nikki Beaumont shares how her company, Beaumont People, created an award-winning culture with a four-day work week, people-first leadership, and innovative ways to support charities. This episode explores workplace wellbeing, burno...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Fun With Failure - In Bed With Phil ep 46  Failure can be funny, humbling, and sometimes the very thing that sets us on a better path. In this lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share stories of forgotten birthdays, exploding springs, cheesecake mishaps, and even leaving their newborn i...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Five Fabulous Failures with Toni Powell ep 45  Failure isn’t the end—it’s the path to growth. In this inspiring Sh!t Happy episode, Toni Powell explores how setbacks, rejection, and mistakes can fuel resilience, success, and better mental health. You’ll hear how some of the world’s most remarkable people turned...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview Shownotes  The Sky Is Not The Limit with Cran Middlecoat  ep 44 Former pilot Cran Middlecoat shares how a sudden medical crisis ended his flying career and forced him to rebuild his identity. From near-death surgery to teaching resilience and STEM to kids, Cran’s story shows how to recover from loss, re-frame failur...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: Hilarious Scams #43  This lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode dives into scams, hoaxes, and cons—sheep sold as poodles in Japan, Victor Lustig’s sale of the Eiffel Tower, and even mathematicians outsmarting scientists on a train. With humor, history, and outrageous human behavior, Toni and Phil remind u...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: Try This Life Changing Happiness Hack ep #42 Savouring is a powerful tool for mental health, wellbeing, and relationships. Instead of rushing through life, learn how to slow down, capture joy, and create stronger emotional memories. From “mental snapshots” to playful games and even chocolate meditation, t...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: Crisis Meets Comedy with Mae Da  ep 41  What happens when a “good girl” breaks every rule? In this raw, funny, and deeply human conversation, emerging artist and reluctant comedian Mae Da shares how complex trauma, cultural expectations, divorce, and a mental breakdown led her to stand-up comedy. This is...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES: The Most Needed Skills  ep 40 What’s the most underrated life skill? In this fun and thought-provoking “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil dive into kindness, perseverance, and the lost art of fixing things. They explore how small acts of kindness can ripple through communities, why repairing inste...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: Battling The Mind Sharks  Marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse shares how the tools she used to conquer the impossible Bass Strait swim helped her face a breast cancer diagnosis. From choosing a double mastectomy to finding calm on the operating table, Tammy reveals the resilience, mindset, and support system...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: She Took On Impossible and Won ep 38 Marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse shares her incredible story of becoming the only human to ever swim the treacherous Bass Strait. Battling hypothermia, ferocious waves, stingers, exhaustion, and self-doubt, Tammy reveals the mental toughness, preparation, and support t...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES: A Year to LIve In Bed With Phil  ep 37 If you had just one year to live, what would you change? In this cozy, funny, and thought-provoking “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil tackle life’s biggest question with warmth and humor. From decluttering sheds to Buddhist wisdom, from Bronnie Ware’s Top Fi...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #motivation, SHOWNOTES: Dreams, Miracles & Enlightenment #36 A powerful exploration of dreams, love, and the miracles hidden in everyday life. Psychotherapist Paul McDermott shares extraordinary stories of spiritual awakening, guidance through dreams, and a love story born from a single tango dance. This moving conversation uncov...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation, SHOWNOTES: Dying to Live # 35 What does it mean to truly meet someone where they are—even when they’re difficult, dying, or dismantling everything they once knew? In this deeply moving conversation with psychotherapist and author Paul McDermott, we explore love, loss, ego, and the lessons of dying that shape how we live....

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation, SHOWNOTES: Swapping Lives #34 In this lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil tackle a listener’s playful question: What if they swapped lives for a week—who would suffer more? Expect laughs, honesty, and a cheeky take on marriage, relationships, and what it really means to live inside someone else’s head. P...

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Influence Your Own Health Outcomes ep #33 How do you advocate for yourself when faced with a scary diagnosis or confusing medical process? This empowering episode explores practical tools for self-advocacy in healthcare—asking the right questions, finding allies, navigating second opinions, and building confidence. Packed with strategies for health literacy, c...