Happiness through Hardship Caryn Sullivan

Navigating chronic illness today can be difficult, but there is often hope and help available. In this episode of "Happiness through Hardship," - The Podcast we are joined by Jen Delvaux—an author, podcast host, and integrative health practitioner who exemplifies resilience and compassion. Jen has faced significant health challenges firsthand, including her own battle with breast cancer and supporting her husband through multiple brain cancer battles. Together, they have transformed their experiences into creating supportive communities for individuals on similar journeys. Join us as Jen shares her invaluable insights on the transformative power of healthy foods, the crucial role of hope in healing and prevention, and how exercise can promote overall well-being.

SHOW NOTES
5:24 – Wellness With A Cancer Diagnosis
9:04 – Food Quality > Quantity
12:06 – Hope During Chronic Disease
15:10 – Embracing Optimism
18:06 – Support During Hardship
21:06 – Plant-Based Prep Meals
26:10 – Season-Based Diets
28:20 – Healthy Guilty Pleasure Foods
30:27 – Prevention Through Exercise
35:32 – The Grateful Game

Reset & Rise: Cancer Community
https://www.jendelvaux.com/community
https://www.jendelvaux.com/blueprint

Not Today Cancer Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-today-cancer/id1436449587

3-Day Health Reset
https://www.jendelvaux.com/3dayhealthreset

CONNECT with Jen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jendelvaux
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux
Website: https://www.jendelvaux.com/

CONNECT with us
Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book:
https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center:
www.CarynSullivan.com/book

To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research:
The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html

Throughout life, we experience incredible body changes. Whether from coping with stress, a slowing metabolism, or menopause, many of us find ourselves seeking ways to feel confident and empowered in our own skin. Today's guest on “Happiness Through Hardship” is Laura Claiborne, the inspiring entrepreneur behind "My Styled Life.” Laura believes style is a solution to help with our self-confidence. She specializes in helping women not only look good but also feel better through the art of dressing. Join us as we discuss the connection between style, body type, and embracing change with confidence.

SHOW NOTES

5:18 – The Power Of Style
7:28 – Life & Clothing Changes
10:45 – Body Acceptance Exercise
13:50 – Body-Based Fashion
17:14 – Rise Against Slenderizing
20:25 – Fashion As Self Care
22:49 – Budget Styling
25:38 – Wardrobe Risks
27:46 – Weight Loss Journey
30:09 – The Grateful Game

Episode 16: Single Moming and Simple Styling
https://soundcloud.com/user-182425052/16-laura-mccarthy-single-moming-and-simple-styling?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Episode 71: The Impact of Wardrobe on Joy and Confidence
https://soundcloud.com/user-182425052/71-laura-mccarthy-the-impact-of-wardrobe-on-joy-and-confidence?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Laura’s Outfit Formula
https://www.mystyledlife.net/outfitformula

“The Holistic Guide to Decluttering” by Michele Vig
https://amzn.to/4bTtKXz

Closet Edits and more
https://www.neatlittlenest.com/

Kosmatology Skincare
https://www.kosmatology.com/

CONNECT with Laura
Facebook: http://facebook.com/MyStyledLifeMpls
Instagram: www.instagram.com/my.styled.life/
Website: https://www.mystyledlife.net/


CONNECT with us
Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book:
https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center:
www.CarynSullivan.com/book

To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research:
The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html

Caught up in the hustle of daily life, longing for deeper connections and a sense of purpose? Tune in to this episode of “Happiness Through Hardship” where we chat with Billy Lahr, a seasoned public school educator, meditation teacher, fitness trainer and the host of “The Mindful Midlife Crisis” podcast. Join us as we dive into the ways mindfulness, curiosity, and community support can lead to a more fulfilling life. Discover practical routines and insights for intentional living from someone devoted to empowering others on their journey of self-discovery.
++Please note, trigger warning - suicidal thoughts (16:39)++

SHOW NOTES
AD - Memorize Trunks - Custom keepsake trunks. -DISCOUNT CODE: PrettyWellness: https://MemorizeYourLife.com

GRATEFUL FOR: Summer Hours Perfume - fresh fragrances made from clean ingredients https://www.summer-hours.com/

5:11 – Mindfulness Definition
7:36 – Mindfulness vs Meditation
12:55 – Being-Mode
16:28 – Billy’s Journey
23:01 – Pursuing Curiosities
26:40 – Combating Burnout
27:17 – Purpose Into Passion
30:28 – Confronting Career Autopilot
32:09 – Networking Importance
34:35 – Community Pros
37:58 – The Grateful Game

Latest Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Episode
https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/episodes/

The Total Health in Midlife Podcast by Elizabeth Sherman
https://elizabethsherman.com/

"Mindfulness: A Practical Guide To Finding Peace In A Frantic World" by Mark Williams
https://amzn.to/3V7fgxU

"Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers & Seize Success" by Dr. Dawn Graham
https://amzn.to/3V9zbfr

The Jordan Harbinger Show: 6-Minute Networking Course
https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/

Harvard Happiness & Community Study
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/harvard-happiness-study-relationships/672753/

Yoga Ananda: Kru Nok
https://www.yogaananda.net/

CONNECT with Billy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindful-Midlife-Crisis-Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_midlife_crisis
Website: https://billylahr.com/

CONNECT with us
Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book:
https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center:
www.CarynSullivan.com/book

To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research:
The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html

Discover the secrets to sustainable happiness in our latest episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast. Dr. Jennifer Guttman, a distinguished clinical psychologist, celebrated author, and influential YouTuber joins me to discuss her strategies for lifetime satisfaction. Learn six transformative techniques for authentic living, including how to avoid people-pleasing and master the art of closure. Don't miss out on these practical tools for genuine joy and fulfillment. Tune in now and unlock the power of living authentically!

SHOW NOTES
4:58 – Building Sustainable Life Satisfaction
8:11 – Changing Neural Pathways
11:54 – The Six Techniques
15:02 – Reducing People Pleasing Behaviors
17:48 – Resentment Check-Ins
19:02 – Backhanded Indispensability
22:58 – Finding Happiness
24:38 – Happiness vs Satisfaction
26:13 – The Importance Of Closing
33:36 – Exercising: Meaning & Follow-Through
38:15 – The Grateful Game

Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction
https://amzn.to/4bAdnPC

CONNECT with Dr. Jennifer Guttman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferGuttmanPsychologist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guttman_psychology/

Website: https://www.guttmanpsychology.com/


CONNECT with us
Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book:
https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center:
www.CarynSullivan.com/book

To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research:
The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html

Sometimes living a busy life we run through our day-to-day merely existing, which can lead to stress, burnout and disappointment. This week on "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast, author, entrepreneur and former corporate exec, Thandi Montgomery shares her formula to empower women to shift from just existing to living. An expert in advertising for brands like AstraZeneca, Capital One, and Verizon Wireless, from her past career, Thandi is now an accomplished and prominent entrepreneur and, after overcoming her own hardship has dedicated her outreach to women’s health, wellness, and self-discovery.

SHOW NOTES
3:55 - How to do the work / reflection
5:13 - Her Formula: SPACE - S (self reflection), P (plan)
8:58 - Personal board of directors
10:36 - A (acceptance)
12:45 - C (community, courage, consistency)
16:50 - Shift of perspective - books as community
17:59 - E (exposure)
20:22 - How to move forward when you want something different
22:14 - Creating systems and simplifying tasks (for more time, more space, more creativity)
28:35 - Just try using affirmations and taking action
33:00 - The Grateful Game

“Dare to Lead” - https://amzn.to/49cp8tO by Brene Brown - talking Personal Board of Directors

“15 Positive Affirmations” by Thandi Montgomery: https://thandimonee.com/ebook

Simon Sinek - What is your Why? https://youtu.be/tF7YLGpOoz8?si=t8w8AUIzN-i-EaJq

CONNECT with Thandi
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thandimonee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thandimonee/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thandimonee

Website: https://thandimonee.com/

CONNECT with us
Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book:
https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center:
www.CarynSullivan.com/book

To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research:
The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html

Our skin is our largest organ, so using products that limit toxins can improve health by preventing further illness, skin irritation, acne and more. Today’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast focuses on crafting a safe beauty regimen with Green Glam Girl’s, Francesca Falletta. Francesca’s passion is to identify cleaner daily products that work well and limit toxins. In this episode she shares dozens of product recommendations and tons of tips so that you feel educated and inspired to shop clean for your beauty routine.

SHOW NOTES
3:14 – Francesca’s Journey
4:36 – Green Beauty Philosophy
7:16 – Dangers Of The Unregulated Beauty Industry
10:08 – Safe Beauty Practices
11:48 – Healthy Skin Care Routines
13:28 – Hydrated vs Oily Skin
15:20 – Clean Beauty Apps
19:18 – 2024 Beauty Trends
22:54 – Everyday Glam
26:54 – Francesca’s Favorite Brands
32:22 – Matching Foundation & Palettes
35:28 – Nail Beauty
38:55 – Low-Priced Beauty Products
42:42 – Green Washing
45:32 – The Grateful Game

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
Summer Hours Perfume
https://www.summer-hours.com/
***Use PRETTY code at checkout for a 25% discount through 5/13/24

Kosmatology
https://www.kosmatology.com/?peachs_apc=francesca-falletta

Caryn’s Favorite Kosmatology Product: Rose Geranium Organic Facial Moisturizer/Oil for Dry and Aging Skin
https://amzn.to/3PCbKIC

The Honest Company
https://www.honest.com/

Leahlani
https://www.leahlaniskincare.com

Beauty Counter
https://www.beautycounter.com/en-us/

Erin's Faces: https://erinsfaces.com/products/radiant-firming-concealer?rfsn=3447944.ebf6f0

Hynt Beauty Sun Prep
https://amzn.to/3vzP4lq

Solara Fortune Teller / Sunscreen
https://solarasuncare.com/products/fortune-teller-brightening-sunscreen-serum

Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Foundation
https://amzn.to/49ilG0N

Kosas Beauty Air Brow
https://amzn.to/4abiqpi

FitGlow Beauty
https://amzn.to/3xf0pbd

Olive & June Nail Polish
https://oliveandjune.com/

Zoya Nail Polish
https://amzn.to/3VAx0SN

Dazzle Dry Nail Polish
https://amzn.to/3Trfpu0

Well People Beauty
https://www.wellpeople.com/

Clover By Clove + Hallow Beauty
https://cloverbyclove.com/
Matte lipsticks like Lip Velvets
https://amzn.to/3VvtKbz

APPS to help:
Think Dirty App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/think-dirty-shop-clean/id687176839

Environmental Healthy Living (EHL) App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ewgs-healthy-living/id703155791

EPISODES mentioned:
Laura McCarthy Claiborne Episodes
71 - https://soundcloud.com/user-182425052/71-laura-mccarthy-the-impact-of-wardrobe-on-joy-and-confidence?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
16 - https://soundcloud.com/user-182425052/16-laura-mccarthy-single-moming-and-simple-styling?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

CONNECT with Francesca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035389766452
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenglamgirl/?hl=en

Website: https://greenglamgirlcom.wordpress.com/

CONNECT with us
Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book:
https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center:
www.CarynSullivan.com/book

To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research:
The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html