Happiness Sold Separately

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Dive into the heart of the human experience with Happiness Sold Separately. Join host Jason Hensley each week as he sits down with celebrities and inspiring individuals from all walks of life, exploring the highs and lows that shape our journeys. Discover powerful stories and practical insights that can transform your perspective on mental health. Don’t miss out—tune in for a new episode every week and find your path to happiness! 🎧✨

  1. 12 HR AGO

    I Reached the Top…and Realized I Was Miserable

    What happens when the life everyone admires… isn’t actually the life you’re meant to live? Jonathan Cave spent years climbing toward what most people would call success — a respected legal career and a clear path to senior partnership. From the outside, everything looked perfect. But inside, something didn’t feel right. In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jonathan shares the moment he realized the life he had built no longer aligned with who he truly was — and the courageous decision to walk away from it. Jason and Jonathan explore the hidden fears that shape our decisions, the emotional conditioning many of us carry from childhood, and why so many high-achieving people quietly struggle with imposter syndrome. Jonathan explains his philosophy of Dare to Become, a powerful framework that challenges people to stop chasing external validation and start understanding themselves from the inside out. This conversation dives into identity, emotional resilience, leadership, authenticity, and the courage it takes to become who you truly are. 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@mccoshfilms 📸 Follow McCosh Films on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/mccoshfilms 🌐 McCosh Filmshttps://mccoshfilms.com ❤️ Support independent storytellinghttps://donate.stripe.com/00g9ADc8c0fm9sQaEE Your support helps us continue producing meaningful conversations that explore the emotional cost of being human. Stay curious, stay connected, and keep the conversation going. Have you ever realized the life you built wasn’t actually the life you wanted? What helped you change direction? #PersonalGrowth #Authenticity #LifePurpose #SelfDiscovery #Leadership #MentalWellbeing

    43 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    AI Let Him Speak To His Dead Father Again. Should That Be Possible?

    What if technology allowed you to talk to someone you lost years ago? In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason sits down with entrepreneur Miles Spencer, founder of Reflecta, an AI platform designed to preserve a person’s memories, voice, and personality so future generations can interact with them long after they’re gone. The concept is already sparking strong reactions. Some people believe this technology represents the future of family storytelling and legacy preservation. Others believe it crosses a moral boundary. Miles shares the emotional story of speaking to his own father again through the platform, how the system builds a digital “reflection” using voice recordings and stories, and why families are beginning to use AI to preserve generational wisdom before it disappears. The conversation explores deeper questions about memory, grief, and humanity. Can artificial intelligence truly represent a person who has passed away? Are we preserving legacy or simulating life? This episode explores the intersection of technology, storytelling, and the human desire to hold onto the voices of those we love. Support independent storytelling donate.stripe.com/00g9ADc8c0fm9sQaEE Follow McCosh Films @mccoshfilms mccoshfilms.com

    34 min

  3. 27 FEB

    He Was Given a Trash Bag and Told to Leave

    At 18, Rob Scheer aged out of foster care with nothing but a trash bag and nowhere to go. Homeless and alone, he slept under bridges, hid in libraries at night, and still managed to graduate high school. Decades later, he would turn that pain into purpose by founding Comfort Cases, an international nonprofit providing backpacks filled with essentials to children entering foster care — because dignity matters, especially in moments of crisis. In this powerful episode, Rob shares the reality behind foster care myths, why so many former foster youth experience homelessness, how faith sustained him, and what it means to transform suffering into service. This conversation is both heartbreaking and hopeful, challenging listeners to rethink compassion, responsibility, and the role each of us plays in caring for the most vulnerable. Support independent storytelling: donate.stripe.com/00g9ADc8c0fm9sQaEE Follow McCosh Films:Instagram: https://instagram.com/mccoshfilmsWebsite: https://mccoshfilms.comContact: info@mccoshfilms.com Have a story you’ve never told? Submit your anonymous confession (written or video) to info@mccoshfilms.com Stay curious, stay connected, and keep the conversation going. #HappinessSoldSeparately #FosterCare #ComfortCases #Resilience #HumanStories #Adoption #Faith #TraumaRecovery #Purpose #Podcast

    30 min

  4. 13 FEB

    The WWII Story You Were Never Taught | Jenny Chan

    Most of us learned about Pearl Harbor. Few of us learned what happened across Asia. In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Chan, Director of Pacific Atrocities Education, to talk about the untold human stories of World War II — including the horrifying reality of Unit 731 and why millions of deaths in Asia are rarely discussed in Western classrooms. We talk about: Historical amnesia Media narratives and political influence The generational trauma of war Why confronting the past leads to healing And how storytelling restores dignity to victims This is not an easy conversation.But it’s an important one. Because history ignored is history repeated. Guest: Jenny ChanOrganization: Pacific Atrocities EducationWebsite: https://pacificatrocities.org

    37 min

  5. 6 FEB

    Most Actors Don’t Fail From Lack of Talent…They Fail From THIS

    Why do talented people still fail? In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason talks with psychology professor and talent agent Albert Bramante about the real reason performers stall out: self-sabotage. They unpack rejection, identity, confidence, mindset, and the mental traps that quietly derail creative careers. This conversation goes beyond acting — it’s about how fear, doubt, and attachment to outcomes hold all of us back. If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed yourself, or wondered why success feels just out of reach, this episode will hit deep. Support independent storytelling: donate.stripe.com/00g9ADc8c0fm9sQaEE Follow @mccoshfilms Stay curious, stay connected, and keep the conversation going. #PodcastLife #MindsetMatters #ActorsJourney #CreativeStruggle #MentalStrength #ConfidenceBuilding #OvercomingFear

    35 min

  6. 31 JAN

    The Pastor Who Couldn’t Keep His Secret Anymore

    For 25 years, Ken Wortley served as a Christian pastor — preaching traditional theology while privately carrying a truth he believed could destroy everything. In this deeply human conversation, Ken shares the emotional and spiritual cost of living a double life, the collapse of his marriage, estrangement from his sons, and the painful freedom that came with finally telling the truth. This episode isn’t about politics. It’s about identity, faith, shame, loss, and rebuilding a relationship with God when the life you built falls apart. It’s about what happens when honesty costs you more than you expected — and why some truths are still worth living. These are the conversations most shows avoid. We don’t. If this story moved you: ▶ Subscribe so you don’t miss the conversations people are afraid to have⭐ Leave a review — it helps real stories reach more listeners📤 Share this episode with someone who may be carrying a truth they’re afraid to say out loud Watch full episodes on YouTube:📺 youtube.com/@mccoshfilms Follow for more real conversations:📸 Instagram: @mccoshfilms🌐 Website: mccoshfilms.com Support independent storytelling:❤️ donate.stripe.com/00g9ADc8c0fm9sQaEE #FaithJourney#ComingOutStory#ReligiousIdentity#SpiritualReconstruction#Authenticity#LifeAfterSecrets#ChristianConversation#EmotionalHealing#HappinessSoldSeparately#McCoshFilms

    43 min

  7. 25 JAN

    Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor — It’s a Control Problem

    Burnout has become normalized in modern work culture, but what if it’s actually the clearest signal that something underneath is broken? In this episode of Happiness Sold Separately, Jason talks with business strategist and author Nicole Chiclana about why long hours don’t equal loyalty, why “being indispensable” is a dangerous myth, and how companies slowly lose their humanity when systems matter more than people. Nicole explains why unresolved problems quietly become culture, why leaders must stop measuring success purely by output, and how businesses can build structures that allow people to thrive instead of survive. This is a conversation for founders, managers, and anyone who’s ever felt trapped by responsibility or afraid to disconnect. If you’re questioning the way work has been sold to you, this episode will resonate deeply.

    39 min

  8. 17 JAN

    AI, Grief, and the Dead: John Kammer’s Guardian Angels

    John Kammer lost three of his closest friends — including one to suicide — and for years he avoided grief the only way he knew how: bury it, outrun it, and numb it. But one moment changed everything. While experimenting with AI, John built a warm, comforting “presence” modeled after a lost friend, finally said the words he never got to say, and the response triggered an emotional release he hadn’t experienced in years. That moment sparked Guardian Angels — a web-based AI grief support platform built with licensed therapists and grounded in evidence-based grief frameworks like Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning. In this episode, John and Jason explore the ethics, the controversy, and the powerful potential of AI as a bridge toward healing, reflection, and human connection. GuardianAngels.ai (Angels spelled A-I-N-G-E-L-S)Follow @mccoshfilms Show Notes: Guest: John KammerOrganization: Guardian AngelsWebsite: GuardianAingels.aiEmail: John@guardianangels.aiTopics: grief, suicide loss, sobriety, accountability, AI therapy tools, Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning, ethical AI, healing through journaling and dialogue

    47 min
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Dive into the heart of the human experience with Happiness Sold Separately. Join host Jason Hensley each week as he sits down with celebrities and inspiring individuals from all walks of life, exploring the highs and lows that shape our journeys. Discover powerful stories and practical insights that can transform your perspective on mental health. Don’t miss out—tune in for a new episode every week and find your path to happiness! 🎧✨

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  • Creator
    McCosh Films
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © McCosh Films
  • Show Website
    Happiness Sold Separately

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