Stress Management + Resilience Tools for Your Happified Life

This week we’re diving into the powerful benefits of incorporating creativity into daily life. Susi reveals how creative exercises can alleviate stress, lower cortisol levels, boost dopamine, and enhance mental focus and problem-solving abilities. If you think you’re too busy to play around, think again! Susi shares her own experiences and practical suggestions for integrating creativity into even...

In this episode, host Susi Vine dives deep into the complex world of health challenges that remain invisible to many. Jennifer C. Brower, author of the bestselling book 'Silent Killers,' shares her inspiring journey of managing multiple complex health issues including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and electrical hypersensitivity. Jennifer discusses how these challenges led her to become an advocate...

In this heartfelt episode of Happified, your host, Susi Vine shares a deeply personal story that brings home the importance of cardiac health and resilience. As February marks Heart Health Awareness Month, she shares about the unexpected medical journey she and her husband encountered early this year. In this candid conversation, Susi details the warning signs of aortic aneurysm, the critical role...

Carol Look, an EFT tapping specialist and psychotherapist, reveals the transformative power of EFT, which seamlessly merges traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern psychology, in her therapy practice to help clients overcome blocks and resistance, achieve success, and manage stress. Carol shares her journey into EFT and stories about the growth and success it has brought about in her c...

This week we dig into the importance of clearing clutter to kickstart a productive, creative, prosperous and healthy 2025! Listen in to discover how decluttering your home can reduce stress, boost productivity, and enhance your emotional well-being. Learn about the comprehensive impacts of clutter and get step-by-step guidance on how to tackle it effectively.  As we step into a new year, it's the...

Today, we're diving into the world of sciatica relief with a very special guest, Dean Volk. With over 30 years of experience in physical therapy and a worldwide clientele of thousands, Dean shares his holistic approach to managing and alleviating sciatica, low back, and neck pain without the need for medications, injections, or surgery. In this episode, Dean emphasizes the crucial role of mindset,...

Jenn Johnson is an Emergency Room nurse and author of 'Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Career,' a book for nurses and healthcare providers who want to learn more about how intuition works with the scientific research that validates what care providers have known for years: sometimes inner wisdom sees beyond test results and presenting symptoms. Together...

This week brings ideas to help you enjoy a greener, cleaner holiday season. With tips and tricks to reduce packaging, choose safer gifts and snacks, and lower your stress: physically, emotionally, and environmentally! Whether it's simple recipe swaps, crafting homemade gifts, or opting for eco-friendly decorations, you’ll find solutions to help you celebrate joyfully and sustainably. Inside this e...

Whether your candidate won or lost, many of us have been caught up in a whirlwind of feelings and stress surrounding the recent U.S. presidential election. In this episode, Susi extends a hand to those grappling with overwhelm, family division, and fear of the changes ahead. Listen in for effective tools and insights to help you manage stress and build resilience during these transformative times....

Sage Dammers, the CEO and co-founder of Addictive Wellness, invites you into the fascinating world of personal optimization and holistic wellbeing. Nurtured from a young age, Sage's passion for optimal health shines through as he shares his delves into his personal toolbox of resilience and peak performance habits, and explains the critical role of purity and potency in the ingredients used in Add...

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, impacts many people as the days grow shorter and cooler. In this episode we’ll explore practical strategies to stay resilient and maintain energy during the late fall and winter season. Listen in to discover the crucial role of natural light in healthy sleep patterns and which whole foods help boost your mood, hear tips to recover your energy with physical acti...

Rachel Madorsky is a psychotherapist, executive coach, and author who specializes in helping high-level executive women transform their self-relationship and achieve their dreams. Her book, "How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also For the Rest of Your Life," offers a variety of simple yet powerful insights and exercises to foster self love, a gift that Rachel notices many of her clients...

In this season of change from summer to fall, many of us feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of busier schedules and added commitments. Whether you're balancing work, family, or personal projects, it's easy to slip into reactive behaviors that leave you feeling scattered and stressed. In today’s episode, we’ll explore practical strategies for managing stress and fostering a more centered and...

This conversation for mature listeners explores wearable technology that monitors sexual health, with a pioneering device that aims to revolutionize personal well-being, and even help identify cardiovascular and other chronic issues.  Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, FACEP is the CEO and Founder of FirmTech, the first sex tech company dedicated to improving men’s erectile fitness. Dr. Justin blends his back...

Susi shares her top tips to raise your vibration in a chaotic world, with insights to help you catch your breath and lighten your load. In this special episode we’ll explore Do’s and Don’ts to resolve stress and boost your resilience, from prioritizing rest and relaxation to making mindful choices about nutrition and media consumption. Plus, we'll explore the true benefits of setting boundaries, p...

Liz Long, author of "Navigating Shitstorms," shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and adult depression, and insights from her own transformative journey from "Victimtown" to "Freedomville." Liz’s childhood was shaped by the mysterious disappearance of a close family member, until she committed to healing and called on intrinsic courage to cultivate resilience through self-aware...

Aryana Rollins is featured in this episode as the first Stress Buster Spotlight guest!  Aryana’s primary issue of stress is her beloved dog, Roby’s behavior when guests arrive, or in other situations where he becomes defensive.  Susi shares insights into ways Aryana can prepare for and maneuver through situations with a more calm and peaceful perspective, and draws on her personal experience in tr...

Whether you're making strides in your self-love journey or it sounds like more of that self-help mumbo jumbo, this episode is a heart-to-heart, inviting you to stand confidently in your bold, beautiful, perfectly imperfect self with confidence. Let’s shatter the myth that putting ourselves first is selfish, because in fact practicing self-love is the key not only to our happiness but also to how w...

Dr. Tracy Gapin is a leader in taking a stand against the pressing men's health crisis of plummeting testosterone levels and metabolic disease. He reveals the surprising role of environmental factors in healthy hormone balance and overall wellbeing, and the impact of nutrition with proper supplementation.  There is exciting news in regard to life span potential that makes your health span even mor...

What if the secret to success isn’t disciplining yourself for every flaw, but instead making your goals magnetic and accessible?  This year, in the season of resolutions that fade faster than the snow is melting in Nashville, consider building habits that move you toward your ideal vision with less negativity and self-criticism so you can actually embrace the process of change! With honest self-ev...

After barely surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2008, Dr. Macias knew that her life had to change drastically. A single mother who struggled with anxiety, depression and crippling self doubt, she began to dive deep into holistic ways of healing to save herself. Now, with more than 20 years of western medical and holistic healing experience, she empowers those who feel trapped by fear and past...

As 2023 comes to a close, you’re invited to dream of what is possible in 2024! What if your life could be a “perfect 10”? Do you believe it’s possible, and are you brave enough to claim it? This week you’re invited to start the year with a vision of whatever perfection means to you, fueled with a positive mindset and boosted by the practice of recognizing, measuring, and celebrating progress in ou...

Following a corporate career, Kathryn Regganie now helps female leaders and executives understand how their stress is impacting their own work and use that awareness to remain grounded and boost self compassion. This helps everyone in the workplace feel more appreciated and able to be authentic, bringing their full capabilities to the table!  In this episode we take a look at what Drama Dragons ma...

In this episode, we’ll explore favorite  Bach flower essences for happier holidays, including Holly, which is a heart-opener for those moments of connection with loved ones. These safe and natural remedies can move us from negative emotions to positive ones, creating a space for harmony and open-heartedness. From Agrimony for authenticity to Wild Rose to rekindle your spark, we'll discover how eac...

Georgena Grace, a certified body mind therapist and grief specialist who shines a light on the importance of feeling and responding to different states of grief. With over 20 years of experience supporting clients in discovering the importance of self-awareness and listening to our bodies, she truly believes that by connecting with ourselves on a deeper level, we can find peace amidst our grief an...