The Happy Hippie Podcast

Amanda McCormack
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The Happy Hippie Podcast is a show hosted by Amanda McCormack (RYT 200, CPT, CNC). We are here to explore all the areas in life that contribute to bringing us greater happiness. We take deep dives into different wellness topics, methods, products, and talk to experts in the field to discover what YOU can bring into your life to feel better mentally, physically, and spiritually! Explore solo episodes, meditations, and guest interviews. You'll walk away with advice, knowledge and feeling better about yourself and the world. cover photos by : @estherscannon

  1. 5d ago

    🍂 EP 71 | Romanticize Your Fall: Simple Rituals for a Happier, Healthier You

    As the seasons change, so do our routines, energy levels, and needs. But how often do we actually give ourselves permission to slow down and adjust? This week, we're talking about simple ways to embrace the fall season through mindful living, seasonal self-care, and little daily rituals that help us feel more connected to ourselves. We'll explore the yoga philosophy of Svadhyaya (self-study), creating evening rituals that help you unwind, nourishing your body with comforting seasonal foods, and making more space for creativity without feeling the need to turn everything into something productive. It's a little reminder that taking care of yourself doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Sometimes the most meaningful changes happen when we start paying attention to the ordinary moments of our lives. PLUS, some exciting announcements! 🌞 ✨ The Happy Hippie Club launches November 1st! Join our online yoga and meditation community, with free membership options, guided practices, book clubs, and more. 🧘‍♀️ The 11/11 Manifestation Meditation Challenge: From November 1–11, we're exploring manifestation, limiting beliefs, self-trust, and abundance through 11 guided meditations, daily intentions, and journaling prompts. 🌴 Costa Rica Girls Trip | May 16–23, 2027: Join me for a week of yoga, surfing, adventure, relaxation, and new friendships in beautiful Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica! LINKS & RESOURCES 🌿 Join the Happy Hippie Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/happyhippieclub 🌴 Costa Rica Retreat & WhatsApp Interest Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HLWYlYrv9cH43f2x71XFIW?mode=gi_t 💌 Come say hi on Instagram: @HappyHolisticHippie If you enjoyed today's episode, share it with a friend who could use a little reminder to slow down, and don't forget to follow the podcast! Sending you love, and remember to make a little time for yourself this season. 🤍

    🍂 EP 71 | Romanticize Your Fall: Simple Rituals for a Happier, Healthier You

  2. Oct 2

    70. Follow What Lights You Up: Stop Overthinking What You Actually Want

    Are you overthinking what you want—or waiting for someone else to give you permission? Welcome to Season 3 of The Happy Hippie Podcast with Amanda McCormack, yoga teacher and meditation guide! In this episode, we explore how to build self-trust, stop seeking constant validation, and follow what lights you up. From trying a new hobby to making a change you’ve been putting off, we’re talking about finding joy without needing to be perfect, productive, or approved by everyone. We’ll explore: ✨ How to recognize your own interests and desires ✨ Asking for advice without losing your own voice ✨ Enjoying hobbies without turning them into work ✨ Moving from overthinking to small, manageable action ✨ Reflection questions to help you discover what you actually want If you’re craving personal growth, more confidence in your decisions, and a little encouragement to get outside your comfort zone, this conversation is for you. Plus, hear about my girls’ wellness trip to Costa Rica in May and the Happy Hippie Club, my online yoga and meditation community launching October 12 on Patreon—with free offerings and paid membership options! 🌴 Vote in this episode’s poll to help choose our Costa Rica trip dates!!! 💛 Follow @happyholistichippie and @thehappyhippiepodcast on Instagram for updates. New episodes weekly. Follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs a little nudge to go after what they loves!

    70. Follow What Lights You Up: Stop Overthinking What You Actually Want

  3. Feb 25

    69. There Is Nothing to Lose: Alysa Liu Energy

    What if there was nothing to lose? In this episode, we’re talking about detaching from outcomes, letting go of ego, and falling in love with the practice. Inspired by Alysa Liu’s mindset and grounded in Stoic philosophy, this conversation explores how focusing on effort instead of results can transform your performance, creativity, and inner peace. We dive into: • Why pressure kills presence • Ego vs identity • How to stop chasing validation • The Stoic concept of controlling what you can • Why “a bad story is still a story” • How detachment actually makes you magnetic Whether you're building a business, creating content, training in fitness, launching something new, or just trying to feel lighter in your everyday life, this episode will help you shift from outcome obsession to identity-driven effort. ✨ Download the FREE Energy Clearing Meditation here: https://amanda-mccormack.mykajabi.com/recharge-reset-your-energy-meditation 🌿 Shop the Happy Hippie Podcast merch (nature-inspired hoodies, crewnecks & totes): https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHippieShopStore?ref=seller-platform-mcnav 📚 Gabby Bernstein and Ryan Holiday Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4b2b1698?listId=3T5H9LWBZ4CJR&ref=inf_list_own_influencer-4b2b1698 FOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhippiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/happyholistichippie/ If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs this reminder and leave a review to support the show 🤍

    69. There Is Nothing to Lose: Alysa Liu Energy

  4. Feb 17

    68. Year of the Fire Horse: Stop Overthinking & Start Moving

    In this episode, we dive into the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology and how it represents momentum, courage, independence, and bold action. Paired with new moon intention-setting energy, this is your reminder to decide, commit, and begin — even without full certainty. We talk about sustainable momentum (not burnout), trusting your intuition, taking aligned action, and finally moving on the things you keep saying you’ll do “one day.” If you’re ready for clarity, confidence, and real personal growth, this one’s for you. ✨ Sign up through the link below to access the free meditation and stay updated on the hub launch. https://amanda-mccormack.mykajabi.com/recharge-reset-your-energy-meditation MERCH LINK: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHippieShopStore?ref=seller-platform-mcnav FOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhippiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/happyholistichippie/

    68. Year of the Fire Horse: Stop Overthinking & Start Moving

  5. Feb 6

    67. The Invisible Rules We Live By (And How to Gently Break Them)

    Many of us feel tired, stuck, or overwhelmed not because we’re doing life wrong, but because we’re following invisible rules we never chose. Rules around productivity, rest, success, boundaries, and who we’re supposed to be. In this episode, we explore how these unspoken expectations impact your energy, nervous system, and well-being, and how to gently break old patterns without forcing change. This is a grounding, reflective conversation for anyone craving more ease, clarity, and alignment. ✨ What to expect: -What invisible rules are and where they come from -How they quietly drain your energy -Signs you’re living by outdated expectations -Gentle ways to release patterns and reconnect with yourself ✨ Sign up through the link below to access the free meditation and stay updated on the hub launch. https://amanda-mccormack.mykajabi.com/recharge-reset-your-energy-meditation MERCH LINK: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHippieShopStore?ref=seller-platform-mcnav FOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhippiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/happyholistichippie/ Time Stamps 00:00 Why you might feel drained without knowing why 02:15 What “invisible rules” really are 05:10 Where these rules come from (and who they serve) 09:20 How invisible rules affect your energy and nervous system 13:45 Common invisible rules we live by 18:30 Signs a rule no longer fits you 22:10 How to gently break rules without forcing change 27:40 Creating more ease, flow, and alignment 31:30 Free energy-clearing meditation + Glow & Flow Hub preview

    67. The Invisible Rules We Live By (And How to Gently Break Them)

  6. Jan 20

    66. Recharge Your Energy: Simple Ways to Reset When You Feel Drained

    Feeling drained by work, people, or everyday life? This episode shares simple, realistic ways to recharge your energy when your battery feels low. We talk about how to reset after busy days or draining situations, using tools like nature, movement, music, nourishment, and gentle meditation. You’ll learn how to tell whether you need a mental or physical reset and how to create small daily rituals that help you feel more grounded and energized. You’ll also hear about a free 10-minute energy meditation you can use as a daily reset, plus a sneak peek into the Glow & Flow Hub, launching the last week of February. ✨ Sign up through the link below to access the free meditation and stay updated on the hub launch. https://amanda-mccormack.mykajabi.com/recharge-reset-your-energy-meditation MERCH LINK: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHippieShopStore?ref=seller-platform-mcnav FOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhippiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/happyholistichippie/

    66. Recharge Your Energy: Simple Ways to Reset When You Feel Drained

  7. 12/17/2025

    65. Healing Your Relationship with Rest: Why Slowing Down Is Not Falling Behind

    In this winter-season episode, we explore why rest is not laziness, how to slow down without losing momentum, and how choosing joy over hustle can transform your energy and your life We explore: 🌿 How to rest without guilt, even if you feel busy or overwhelmed 🌿 Simple, realistic ways to weave rest into everyday life 🌿 The balance between staying motivated and honoring cozy, slower moments 🌿 Why joy, play, and unconventional rest are deeply productive This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to force your way through life to be successful. When you soften, nourish your nervous system, and choose joy over fear, you create a life that feels more aligned — and more alive. 🎧 Happy Hippie merch is now live — featuring nature-inspired hoodies, crewnecks, and tote bags with grounding quotes from the podcast. Grab Your Merch Here: https://tinyurl.com/3974frc3 🌿 The Glow & Flow Hub launches in January — an all-inclusive online studio for yoga, meditation, sound baths, rituals, and community. Follow @thehappyhippiepodcast on Instagram for updates. Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhippiepodcast/

    65. Healing Your Relationship with Rest: Why Slowing Down Is Not Falling Behind

  8. 11/14/2025

    64.Get Your Motivation Back!! Why You Don’t Need to Feel Ready

    Have you ever felt like your spark… just disappeared? 🌙 That’s okay — it happens to all of us. Motivation isn’t a constant, and it doesn’t always arrive when you need her! Dive into this episode where we explore: Why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuckGentle ways to take action even when your energy feels lowHow to reconnect to your spark through micro-steps, self-compassion, and soft momentumAnd if you want even more guided meditations, yoga flows, and gentle tools to help your spark stay lit, check out The Glow & Flow Hub — launching soon 🌿✨ Follow the Podcast on Tiktok and IG: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehappyhippiepodcast?lang=el-en https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhippiepodcast/ Amanda’s Wellness IG and Personal accounts: https://www.instagram.com/happyholistichippie/ https://www.instagram.com/amanda_liz/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda_lizz?lang=en Free Yoga Classes and Meditations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYLwi195E6GlBXY5c5p_Gw https://insighttimer.com/HappyHolisticHippie All other links to my guides, art shop, fun freebies and more: https://stan.store/amanda_liz My fav Book Recommedations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4b2b1698?listId=3T5H9LWBZ4CJR&ref=inf_list_own_influencer-4b2b1698

    64.Get Your Motivation Back!! Why You Don’t Need to Feel Ready
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The Happy Hippie Podcast is a show hosted by Amanda McCormack (RYT 200, CPT, CNC). We are here to explore all the areas in life that contribute to bringing us greater happiness. We take deep dives into different wellness topics, methods, products, and talk to experts in the field to discover what YOU can bring into your life to feel better mentally, physically, and spiritually! Explore solo episodes, meditations, and guest interviews. You'll walk away with advice, knowledge and feeling better about yourself and the world. cover photos by : @estherscannon

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  • Creator
    Amanda McCormack
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amanda McCormack 2023
  • Show Website
    The Happy Hippie Podcast

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