The Happya Life with Clare Deacon

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. You’re Allowed to Change: Letting Go of Old Versions of You Why does growth feel so uncomfortable, even when we want it? In this powerful episode of The Happya Life , positive psychology coach and trauma-informed therapist Clare Deacon explores the emotional weight of personal evolution, the grief of outgrowing old identities, and...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Is your healing journey making you feel like you're doing it wrong? In this powerful episode of The Happya Life Podcast , Clare Deacon, positive psychology coach, trauma-informed therapist, and founder of Happya, debunks the five most damaging myths about trauma recovery that are keeping so many of us stuck, overwhelmed, and f...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Have you ever felt like you’re functioning on the outside but disconnected on the inside? Like life is carrying on around you, but you’re not quite in it? That’s the freeze response a powerful, protective state triggered by overwhelm, trauma, or prolonged stress. And if you’re there right now, you’re not alone. In this episode of T...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. If you've ever rolled your eyes at the idea of "manifesting your dream life," you're not alone. When you’ve been stuck in survival mode, worn out from giving everything to everyone, and quietly wondering if this is all life has to offer, the concept of manifestation can feel, well, unreachable. But in this episo...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. No one tells you how lonely healing can feel. When you’re growing, setting boundaries, and finally honouring your truth… sometimes the phone stops ringing. The invitations dry up. And suddenly you’re standing in the in-between, no longer the old you, but not yet sure where you belong. In Episode 50 of The Happya Life Podcast , trau...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. You’re functioning, but it doesn’t feel like living. If you’ve ever felt like you’re white-knuckling your way through life, barely catching your breath between one emotional loop and the next… this episode is for you. In Episode 49 of The Happya Life Podcast , trauma-informed therapist and positive psychology coach Clare Deacon pul...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Struggling to trust again after betrayal, heartbreak, or grief? This episode is your permission slip to heal on your terms. Whether you’ve been widowed, divorced, ghosted, or simply stretched thin by years of emotional caretaking, love after trauma is complicated. In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , trauma-informed therapi...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. In this heartfelt episode of The Happya Life Podcast , trauma-informed positive psychology coach and therapist Clare Deacon gets real about the impossible juggling act of healing from trauma while still keeping life moving. Whether you're a working parent, a caregiver, or simply someone who feels stretched too thin, this episo...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. In this soul-soothing episode of The Happya Life Podcast , trauma-informed positive psychology coach and therapist Clare Deacon invites you to rethink everything you’ve been told about rest, productivity, and worth. If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, or wondered why rest feels so uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Clare unp...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. In this powerful episode of The Happya Life Podcast , trauma-informed therapist and positive psychology coach Clare Deacon goes beyond surface-level affirmations and into the real, messy journey of building authentic self-belief. If you’ve ever said all the affirmations, worn the confident smile, and still felt like an imposter ins...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , I’m speaking directly to the givers, the ones who say yes, who show up, who keep the peace even when it costs them their own wellbeing. If you’ve ever felt guilty for putting yourself first, this one’s for you. We’re diving deep into the roots of people-pleasing, not as a flaw, but as a...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Ever feel like relationships are meant to feel safe, but somehow they always feel exhausting? You’re not alone... and you’re not broken. In this soulful episode of The Happya Life Podcast , Clare Deacon unpacks why relationships often leave us feeling drained, even when we deeply care, and how to shift from surviving connection to...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Ever feel guilty for saying no? Like setting a boundary makes you a bad person? You’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken. In this powerful, heart-led episode of The Happya Life Podcast , Clare Deacon dives deep into the real reason boundaries feel so hard, especially if you’ve experienced trauma, chronic people-pleasing, o...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Are you feeling flat, emotionally drained, or stuck in a fog of fatigue, even though you want to move forward? In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , Clare Deacon, positive psychology expert and trauma-informed coach, unpacks the real reason motivation disappears during mental exhaustion, and how to gently reconnect with your...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. You’ve survived the storm… now what? In this episode, Clare gets real about what healing actually looks like once the chaos calms. If you’ve done the therapy, filled the journals, and ticked all the self-care boxes but still feel flat, like someone dimmed the lights inside, this conversation is for you. Clare explores why long-term...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. You’ve made it through the hard part. The breakdown, the burnout, the heartbreak, the grief. The dust is starting to settle but instead of relief, you’re left with a quiet, disorienting question: What now? This episode of The Happya Life Podcast is for anyone standing in the uncertain space between surviving and truly living again....

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Feeling overwhelmed and wondering how to prioritise self-care amidst the chaos? In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , host Clare, a seasoned positive psychology coach and therapist, delves into the real challenges of self-care for those constantly supporting others.​ What You'll Learn: Why self-care often feels unattain...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Have you ever felt like you’re playing a role in your own life... saying the right things, doing what’s expected, blending in to avoid judgment... but quietly wondering, what about me? In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , we’re digging into what it really means to stay true to yourself in a world that constantly nudges (or...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Who Are You Now? Reclaiming Your Identity After Trauma Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror and thinking, “Where did I go?” Maybe it followed a life-altering experience; loss, burnout, heartbreak, or a season that cracked you open. Suddenly, the version of you that once felt confident and grounded feels… out of reach....

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Do you feel like you're always "on"? Like you're editing yourself to fit in, avoid conflict, or be accepted? That’s not just being adaptable, it’s called masking, and it comes at a cost. In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , we dive into the psychology behind masking your true self, why so many of us do i...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. We’ve been sold the idea that thriving means having your life perfectly together flawless routines, effortless success, and unwavering confidence. But what if thriving actually has nothing to do with perfection? In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , we’re busting the myth that thriving means always feeling good, achieving yo...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Why You Feel Guilty for Being Happy (And How to Let That Go) | The Happya Life Podcast Ever felt guilty for feeling happy? Maybe you’ve been through grief, heartbreak, or tough times, and when joy finally sneaks in you feel like you’re betraying what you’ve been through. Or maybe life is going well, but instead of embracing it, you...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Have you ever felt like no matter how much you do, how many people reassure you, or how much self-work you put in, you still don’t feel enough? Maybe it sneaks in when you’re about to try something new. Maybe it stops you before you even start. Maybe it’s been there for so long, you don’t even question it anymore it just feels like...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Do you constantly second-guess yourself? Feel like you’ve lost trust in your own decisions? Maybe you've made mistakes in the past, ignored your gut, or been told your feelings weren’t valid so now, self-doubt is running the show. In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast , we're diving into: ✔️ Why we stop trusting ours...

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Why do we hold ourselves back from the things we say we want? Why do we procrastinate, overthink, or push away opportunities only to regret it later? If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-sabotaging cycles, this episode is for you. Self-sabotage isn’t about being lazy or lacking discipline, it’s about deep-rooted fears, limit...