The Happy Edit

Welcome back to The Happy Edit for Season 2!! Sarah and Tess give an update on what they’ve been up to over the summer and then explore the topic of change. Change of life events, change of season, change of taking on new responsibilities. Tess mentions that she’s a part of the Power Up Your Voice Summit . The free summit goes from September 18-22. Tess’ interview airs on September 19th! Join her...

Well that’s a wrap for Season 1! Tess & Sarah close this first season with a BIG Thank You, reflections and sneak peeks into Season 2!  Thank you SO MUCH for joining us in this first season, sharing your thoughts and experiences and we cannot wait to share with you all the goodness we know you’ll love in Season 2! This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Take a moment to reflect, with compassion, about wh...

This week Tess & Sarah talk to Dominique Gauther, personal trainer, expert yoga teacher, pelvic floor specialist and one of Tess’ own teachers and colleagues. Throughout this episode with Dominique the themes of slowing down and enjoying the flow of life, whatever it brings, can be a great way to connect with and increase our happiness. Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Find...

In this bonus episode Sarah leads us through an exercise called the Worry Tree. The Worry Tree is a wonderful practice when dealing with difficult moments and distinguishing whether those worries come from a real or hypothetical event and then steps to take to engage in problem-solving. This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Go through the Worry Tree about any worries that you may be finding difficult deali...

This week Sarah & Tess talk about the nervous system, how it works to support you and what edits you can make in your daily life to encourage your nervous system to stay balanced and not overwhelm you. Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Sympathetic Nervous System is the fight/fight/freeze part of your nervous system Parasympathetic Nervous System is the calm/rest/digestion pa...

This week Tess & Sarah talk to Marie-Anne McKee, psychotherapist, is a passionate champion for Autism and Neurodevelopmental needs and the co-founder of Space 2 Be You. There was a wonderful theme of valuing perspective and autonomy, which feeds the drive to make the best of things, throughout this episode with Marie-Anne. Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Connecting with an...

In this bonus episode Tess leads us through the breathwork technique of Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as Anuloma Viloma or Nadi Shodhana. It is a balancing breath technique to help calm and soothe the nervous system. This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Alternate Nostril Breathing once a day this week, about 5 rounds each time, and see how this affects your overall mood throughout t...

This week Sarah & Tess discuss the difference between boundaries and barriers, what helps us create boundaries or distracts us from them and how we work to find balance in our life that brings us happiness. Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Boundaries are very much about meeting yourself in the moment Boundaries should be flexible and semi permeable Barriers are roadblocks a...

This week Tess & Sarah talk to Amanda McKinney, business coach, author and podcast host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur. The conversation had a lot of fun points, brussels sprouts even came up! But one of the common themes throughout the episode is the journey of getting to know yourself and being present to do the things that you love and give you happiness. Main points about what we discuss...

In this bonus episode Tess leads us through a lovely 10min forest meditation. Find a comfortable position, use any props or blankets that suit your needs at this moment, and give yourself these 10 minutes to tune in and find peace and ease through this Forest Meditation. This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Forest Meditation as many times as you like to encourage your body and mind to find a...

Can nature really bring us happiness? Sarah and Tess discuss why they believe nature can bring us true happiness and the ways they use nature to increase their own  happiness, and the ways science has shown it to be incredibly beneficial to our overall mental health and wellbeing.  Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Enjoying nature, especially water and hiking in mountains and fo...

In this bonus episode we outline how to use the Stress Bucket technique that can help reduce the weight of stress and help you manage the stress in your life. Download a Stress Bucket Worksheet - Click Here This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Use the Stress Bucket method to help you identify your stressors and ways to help you reduce and manage them so they don’t overwhelm you. Happiness isn't just b...

One of the things that brings us both lots of joy and happiness is our families. So we thought we’d do a 2-part series called “Meet the Husbands” so you can gain a little more insight into our family life. In this episode we’ll continue with Conor Finnegan, Sarah’s husband and Tess’ brother-in-law. Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Happiness can come from sharing experiences and...

One of the things that brings us both lots of joy and happiness is our families. So we thought we’d do a 2-part series called “Meet the Husbands” so you can gain a little more insight into our family life. In this episode we’ll start with Michael Flanagan, Sarah’s brother and Tess’ husband. Main points about what we discussed in this episode: Happiness can mean lots of different things and is a sp...

In this episode we discuss what it means to create a foundation of happiness in your life and what we think is the key to start editing your happiness. Some of the tools we mention: Be mindful of that critical, self-sabotaging voice. The Poisonous Parrot - click for more information Using self-study and consistently checking in with yourself to meet yourself you’re at with compassion and self-acce...

Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses. Season 1 coming soon! 🎉  Don't forget to follow and share so...