The Hell. Happiness. Repeat. Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Rebecca sits down with Lisa A. Romano — globally recognized coach and bestselling author who has helped millions break free from codependency and overperformance. This is the conversation Rebecca wishes she had years ago. Learn why people who look the most put together are often the most internally driven, anxious, and disconnected. If you’re constantly performing, achieving, or p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, breakthrough coach Rebecca Gillis breaks down what's really happening in your nervous system when you're locked in a conflict and can't admit fault — especially when part of you knows you played a role. If you've ever found yourself rehearsing arguments in your head, losing sleep over a disagreement, or doubling down when you know something&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck in a loop of being irritated by something you can't control? A neighbour, a coworker, a smell, a sound — something that shouldn't be happening, and yet it keeps happening... and driving you crazy? In this episode, breakthrough coach Rebecca Gillis breaks down why the "shoulds" are secretly sabotaging your peace — and why trying to change the thing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Jeff Hayward — author, internationally accredited counsellor, and founder of Simple Theory  — to talk about his book Simple Sh!t for Complicated People: From Chaos to Clarity, A Guide to Sobriety, Sanity and Living Free Without Drugs and Alcohol. Jeff brings a rare combination of lived experience, clinical and academic expertise, and real-wo...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're trying to start a business, get back to your creative passion, or just stop scrolling long enough to go to the gym — this one's for you. Ever feel like you're drowning in to-do lists but never getting to the things that actually matter? You're not alone — and you're not just "too busy." In this episode, breakthrough coach Rebecca G...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be a minefield if you struggle with binge eating, emotional eating, nighttime cravings, or that familiar “fuck it” spiral that hits in December. If you’ve ever wondered: “How do I stop binge eating over the holidays?” “Why do I lose control around certain foods or certain people?” “Why does December feel like a repeat of last year?” …this episode is for you. Inste...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca dives into the ways we lie to ourselves and others, exploring the subtle and not-so-subtle forms of dishonesty that keep us stuck in dysfunctional patterns and relationships. Topics covered:   Three main ways we lie: people-pleasing, denial to keep something we think we need, and believing self-limiting stories. How fear and self-abandonment drive dishones...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca discusses the impact of unresolved relationships on emotional eating, and why you can't fully heal food issues without addressing codependent patterns. Topics include: becoming aware of your dysfunctional relationship patterns why people pleasing is self-serving  healing self-abandonment to heal food issues  meditation tools the important of inner chi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca shares her personal experiences and struggles with food, sobriety, and self-worth. Learn tools to address emotional eating and find peace with your body and food. Topics include: how to learn what you actually want to eat  why it's not about the food loving yourself at any size  self-acceptance and inner work how to eliminate the beliefs that keep you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca explores the power of routine and ritual. She shares insights from her own experiences, delving into the psychology of habits and the influence of subconscious beliefs. With practical advice and personal anecdotes, Rebecca offers strategies to help you develop healthier habits and routines to gradually replace unwanted ones.  Topics include: why sheer will...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca Gillis discusses handling life's disruptions and finding balance in the face of challenges. She shares how she overcomes negative patterns, emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, and offers practical tips for staying grounded when you feel you've "fallen off the wagon".  Episode topics: How to handle pressure and stress Why hones...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hell Happiness Repeat Podcast, Rebecca Gillis shares how she overcame her food obsession and other negative patterns in a week by developing self-trust and cultivating positive beliefs through meditation and manifestation. Topics mentioned: How to know when you’ve suffered enough  Getting honest with yourself Proof that manifestation isn’t BS The role of ext...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Rebecca Gillis discusses how this week's pelvic pain and emotional suffering around Marketplace selling led to healing and personal growth. She shares her experiences and insights, encouraging listeners to view their struggles as opportunities for transformation. Topics mentioned: Personal stories of overcoming pelvic floor tension and anxiety. Insights...

Send us Fan Mail Join your host Rebecca Gillis as she returns for Season 2 of Hell Happiness Repeat. In this episode, Rebecca shares her personal journey of overcoming ego and confronting fear of the world, while getting honest about emotional eating and other struggles. Topics include: The interplay of ego, suffering, and fear The importance of asking for help and being honest Complexities of foo...

Send us Fan Mail Learn these simple practices to move out of the fear that you’re not enough, you’re running out of time, you’ll never find love or purpose, the world is falling apart…and into faith. Thanks, Doug Finley, for today’s topic from the community!  Episode includes: practical ways to trust your intuition  how to borrow others’ faith while you develop your own  how to talk about God with...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Thomas, a seasoned actor with long-term recovery, shows us how to find self-forgiveness, allow ourselves to shine, and overcome fear by taking action anyway.  Episode includes: the journey of self-forgiveness  the process of working through fear and false beliefs  easy practices to achieve goals and take action   Living a miraculous life without knowing it  overcoming the fea...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how to recognize, process, and address anger while exploring the underlying fears and traumas that fuel it. Starting with quieting the disturbance to uncover deeper emotions, using techniques like meditation and EFT tapping while helping others to help ourselves.   Topics include: Acknowledging your anger How to express and process anger in a healthy way Easy meditation tech...

Send us Fan Mail Hear how in one Sunday, I dealt with self-sabotage, self-abandonment, and turning to addictive behaviours (and anger) while in fear. I'll share how I do the internal work while balancing the need for external validation with internal self-acceptance and growth. Topics include:  Going from bingeing to food and body freedom Taking care of yourself rather than relying on others...

Send us Fan Mail Hear how I got so caught in imposter syndrome and self-sabotage, I almost cancelled this podcast. As you can see, I didn’t. Here’s how I moved through it to a new level of growth.  Episode topics include: imposter syndrome self-sabotage fear of exposure asking for help going inward  Just some of my help and inspiration  Britton Hoffman Coach and Therapist BrittonHoffmanCoaching@gm...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re struggling to find love, feel insecure in your relationships, or not sure why dating never works, I can’t wait for you to hear Jess Phillips.   Jess is a relationship and attachment trauma coach who’s helped thousands of people overcome toxic relationships, codependency and imposter syndrome to become who they were always meant to be. Jess offers 1:1 guidance, online cou...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re dealing with grief or wondering how you’ll get through it when it happens, this is a must-listen. Paul Riss shares how to love the horrible thing while going through the gradual loss of his father to dementia. Paul is an avid birder, punk rocker, father of twins, founder of ad agency Round, and known for his CBC Documentary Rare Bird Alert. This is a special one. Enjoy. ...

Send us Fan Mail How do you deal with old addictive behaviours, thoughts, and negative beliefs popping up when you're going through growth and change? Well, I'm in it right now and I'll share how I navigate the hiccups in creative, professional and spiritual growth to get back on the beam.    Topics include: how to let go of the fear  the process of the 3 A's: awareness, accept...

Send us Fan Mail How do you deal with anger? What triggers it? How do we resolve it? Rager-to-serenity master Doug Finley helps answer these questions from the community. He’s one of the most Zen guys I know and he’s going to share his story and wisdom on how he recovered from alcohol addiction and past trauma to live (almost) anger-free today.  Topics include: how to address anger in the moment h...

Send us Fan Mail If you're familiar with comfort eating, bingeing, yo-yo dieting and the shame that follows, this episode is for you. I’ll share my hellish struggle with food addiction, restriction, and weight gain, and how I found self-acceptance and joy in a healthier relationship with food and my body.  Topics include: the relationship between body and self-worth  how to heal the trauma th...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt stuck, lonely, or like you’re meant for more, don’t miss this episode with my dear friend, therapist and mentor Britton Hoffman. She explains how to let go of shame, guilt and negative core beliefs to make room for purpose and joy. She even does an unexpected mini-session with me during the episode.  Topics include: how to identify the core beliefs that keep yo...