Different Facets of Happiness 2

Jackie Denise
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Welcome to our pursuit of that elusive and emotional state called Happiness. Here we look at the many facets of happiness and what truly contributes to bringing this about. So join us as we familiarize ourselves with personal stories that illustrate this elusive yet fundamental human experience. Whether you're seeking practical tips, insightful discussions or simply a measure of positivity, this podcast is a guide to understanding and cultivating happiness in your life. I am Jackie Denise, let's get started! Let's connect: Instagram @differentfacetsofhappiness

  1. May 26

    Pursuing Your Spark in Midlife with Heike Yates

    In this episode, host Jackie sits down with Heike Yates, author of Pursue Your Spark and host of the Pursue Your Spark podcast. Heike shares her inspiring journey from being a lonely, obese teenager in Germany to becoming an ultra-marathoner, triathlete, and midlife coach. They dive deep into what it truly means to reinvent yourself every decade, how to navigate the complex role of long-distance caregiving, and why listening to your body—even when it tells you to slow down—is the ultimate superpower. If you are ready to stop letting fear hold you back and start enjoying the pursuit of an aligned, vibrant life, this episode is for you! What You Will Learn: • The Evolution of Midlife: Why midlife isn't just about menopause, but a massive 40-year window (ages 40 to 80) ripe for new careers, adventures, and self-discovery. • Reinventing Yourself Every 10 Years: How to handle the "antsy" feeling that comes with hitting new decade milestones and turning it into a catalyst for growth. • Listening to Your Body's Boundaries: Learning when to shift gears—like transitioning from grueling 50-mile ultra-marathons to triathlons—to honor normal aging without losing your passion. • The Reality of Long-Distance Caregiving: Navigating the emotional guilt-trips and setting healthy boundaries as a caregiver from afar. • Reframing Your Inner Critic: Why you shouldn't blindly "do it anyway" when you're afraid, and how to gently reframe your fears into positive self-talk. • Enjoying the Pursuit Over the Destination: Embracing the freedom to course-correct your life journey without guilt or shame. Connect with Yakes: Website: https://heikeyates.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursueyourspark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-yates/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIeOesGLGAOD5RhI2KYjcA Podcast - Pursue Your Spark Connect with us: Website: happinessexplored.com Instagram: differentfactsofhappiness Subscribe to our newsletter www.happinessexplored.com/newsletter Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constitute professional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.

    27 min

  2. May 12

    The Myth of Aging: Why Pain Isn't a Life Sentence

    In this episode, pain consultant and movement expert Eileen Kopsaftis shares why we’ve been conditioned to accept physical decline as a normal part of getting older—and why that narrative is wrong. What you will learn: The Difference Between Managing and Resolving Pain: Why conventional treatments often fail and how learning to "fix yourself" provides lifelong freedom. The "Cadaver" Problem in Modern Fitness: Why isolating body parts in the gym often leads to injury and how to move naturally to prevent tendonitis. The Early Warning Signs of Decline: Why "plopping" into a chair is the first signal of lost power and how avoiding stairs accelerates aging. Evidence that Age is Just a Number: Inspiring stories of people in their 80s and 90s regaining independence, building bone density, and even climbing 14 flights of stairs daily. The Power of Whole-Body Mechanics: How fixing your feet and ankles can resolve chronic issues in your neck and knees. #PainFreeAging #movementismedicine #healthyaging #chronicpainrelief #wellnessmindset Connect with Eileen Website: https://havelifelongwellbeing.com/ Connect with Us: Website: happinessexplored.com Instagram: differentfactsofhappiness Subscribe to our newsletter www.happinessexplored.com/newsletter Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constitute professional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.

    35 min

  3. Apr 28

    How to Eliminate Anxiety in 12 Minutes with Beatty Carmichael

    Are you tired of just "managing" your anxiety? Jackie Denise sits down with Beatty Carmichael, author of The Prayer of Freedom, to discuss a radical perspective: anxiety isn't always a mental issue—it's often a spiritual one. Beatty shares how identifying the spiritual "root" of fear can eliminate anxiety in as little as 12 minutes, offering a blueprint for those who have felt stuck in traditional cycles of therapy. Whether you are battling chronic stress or seeking emotional restoration, this episode provides a step-by-step understanding of how to move from a place of fear to a state of "outrageous peace". What You Will Learn (Episode Highlights) • The Three-Legged Stool of Health: Understanding how your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected. • The 12-Minute Breakthrough: Why Beatty Carmichael argues that anxiety can be eliminated, not just managed, by addressing its spiritual source. • Identifying the "Root": How to tell if your struggles (including physical pain or paralysis) have a spiritual or purely physical cause. • The Prayer of Freedom: An introduction to the biblical process of repenting of fear to unlock immediate transformation. • Beyond Coping: Practical steps to stop surviving and start thriving in God-established spiritual laws. Guest Information Beatty Carmichael is the author of The Prayer of Freedom and a specialist in spiritual deliverance and emotional healing. He focuses on using spiritual laws to dismantle blockages that fuel anxiety, addiction, and chronic pain Connect with Beatty:Website: www.getradicalfaith.orgInstagram: beattyradicalfaithLinkedIn: beattycarmichaelConnect with Us:Website: happinessexplored.comInstagram: differentfactsofhappinessSubscribe to our newsletter www.happinessexplored.com/newsletter Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constitute professional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.

    36 min

  4. Apr 14

    The Hidden Crisis No One Is Talking About (Child Bedlessness)

    Today we feature Luke Mickelson, founder of the non-profit Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). After discovering that child "bedlessness" was a hidden crisis in his own small town, Luke left a successful corporate career to ensure that "no kid sleeps on the floor in our town" . Today, SHP has grown into a global movement with over 440 chapters, having built and delivered more than 400,000 beds to children in need . What You Will Learn: • The Invisible Crisis of Bedlessness: Why millions of children are sleeping on floors, pallets, or couches, and why this issue remains largely unnoticed by the public and traditional charities . • From Corporate Success to True Purpose: How Luke navigated a mid-life "faith crisis" to trade his measurement of success from paychecks and toys to a mission that leaves a lasting legacy . • The "One Decision" Ripple Effect: How a simple project building a bunk bed with Boy Scouts evolved into a nationwide movement covering nearly every state and four countries . • The Holistic Impact of a Bed: Understanding that a bed is more than furniture; it is a critical tool for a child's physical health, emotional security, and academic success . • The Power of Community Engagement: How using simple social media tools and local volunteers can solve complex social problems by bringing people together around a shared, tangible goal . Connect with Luke:Website: www.shpbeds.org Connect with us: Website: www.happinessexplored.com Instagram: differentfacetsofhappiness TikTok: Different Facets of Happiness Email: jdenise@allinthepursuitofhappiness.com Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constitute professional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.

    29 min

  5. Mar 10

    Find Inner Peace Now: The 3 Simple Steps to End Anxiety & Suffering with Beatty Carmichael

    Beatty Carmichael returns to Different Facets of Happiness to discuss his book, Outrageous Peace, which he considers the foundational first step that precedes his other book, The Prayer of Freedom. He shares how understanding internal alignment and releasing emotional burdens can lead to a state of internal peace, even amid external chaos.Beatty shares his journey of abandoning his business to spread this message and gives listeners a simple three-step process—name it, locate it, release it—to achieve "outrageous peace".What You Will Learn:• The Difference Between Outrageous Peace and The Prayer of Freedom: Learn why Outrageous Peace is the initial step for understanding the environment of the spiritual realm, while The Prayer of Freedom is likened to jumping into the deep end of the pool.• The Spiritual Realm's Impact on Your Life: Understand the basic premise of Outrageous Peace, which helps people recognize that unresolved issues causing constant tension may stem from something beneath the surface.• The True Definition of Peace: Hear a simple definition of peace as an internal "rock solid" state where nothing bothers you, even when chaos and stress surround your life.• The Three Pillars of Life and Health: Discover the three legs of the "three-legged stool" that represents our life—the mental, the physical, and the spiritual—and how a weakness in the spiritual leg can lead to problems like anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.• The Danger of Ignoring Your Inner Self: Understand how failing to release things like stress, bitterness, unforgiveness, or anger causes you to "crush out" your inner self, leading to a weakening of your peace.• A Simple Three-Step Process to Release Emotional Burdens: Learn the "name it, locate it, release it" process for getting your inner self's permission to identify and let go of what's causing internal misalignment.• Real-Life Examples of Outrageous Peace: Listen to powerful stories, including one about a man whose chronic anxiety vanished after releasing a held-on-to fear, and a woman whose rheumatoid arthritis pain disappeared after forgiving someone.Connect with Beatty:Website: www.getradicalfaith.orgInstagram: beattyradicalfaithLinkedIn: beattycarmichaelConnect with Us:Website: happinessexplored.comInstagram: differentfactsofhappinessSubscribe to our newsletter www.happinessexplored.com/newsletter#TheFreedomPrayer #BeattyCarmichael #BehindTheMicPodcast #ReelWithPurpose #BreakFreeNow #PurposeDrivenLife #SpiritualWisdom #FreedomReels #ViralGrowth #MindsetReset #DivineTiming #SoulAwakening #PushForwardAlways #LifeOnPurpose #ReelMotivation #SundayInspiration #FaithInAction #ViralReelContent #OwnYourNextMoveDisclaimer:The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constitute professional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.

    24 min

  6. Mar 3

    Understanding Spirit Communication with Niko the Medium

    Join us on Different Facets of Happiness for a discussion with Niko the Medium, an evidential and trance medium, about his experiences and unique perspective on spirit, intuition, and the architecture of the soul. Niko shares his personal journey from suppressing his spiritual experiences to embracing his calling, and how he helps others understand what they are already experiencing.What You Will Learn:• The moment Niko realized his spiritual experiences were communication, not imagination.• Why everyone has the ability to connect with spirit.• How to define spirit in an accessible way: as "consciousness, raw consciousness".• The difference between channelling (light trance) and trance mediumship (theta state).• Why concepts like heaven and hell were created to control the masses.• The deeper purpose of human suffering and emotion.• How to tap into your higher self by trusting intuition and softening the human identity.• What spirits most often want the living to understand: that life is an illusion.• The ultimate thing to remember is the "architecture of your essence".Connect with Niko the Medium:Website: NikoTheMedium.com. FaceBook: OfficialNikoMediumInstagram: nikothemediumYoutube: @nikothemediumTiktok: nikothemediumConnect with us:Website: www.happinessexplored.comInstagram: differentfacetsofhappiness TikTok: Different Facets of Happiness Email: jdenise@allinthepursuitofhappiness.com Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constitute professional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.

    32 min

  7. Feb 17

    The Art of Reinvention and the ROI of Self-Actualization with Stacie Shifflett

    Guest: Stacie Shifflett, Founder of Modern Consciousness What does it take to build a $50 million company without your own capital, produce a Broadway show, and then walk away from a "perfect on paper" life to start over? In this episode, Stacie Shifflett pulls back the curtain on why high achievers often feel quietly dissatisfied and how to navigate the "seasons" of a high-performance life. We dive into the difference between accumulating knowledge and embodying change, and why your family should be treated as your most important "stakeholders." Atomic Insights: The Big Three • Self-Actualization as a North Star: Stacie identifies this as the one trait that has remained constant through her decades of change—the internal drive to chart her own path regardless of industry. • The "Wrong Problem" Trap: Most personal development fails because people try to fix symptoms (like low energy or work stress) without doing a "Life Assessment" to find the root cause. • The Stakeholder Theory of Life: Treat your relationships and even your physical location as stakeholders in your success. If they aren't "signed off" on your current season, friction is inevitable. Key Quotes "People don't change by learning more; they change by becoming someone new." "Peace of mind is our greatest personal asset. It requires the application of knowledge, not just the accumulation of it." "Joy is as unique to each individual as our fingerprint." Connect with Stacie • Website: www.modernconsciousness.com • LinkedIn: @/stacie-shifflett-7b5a8922/ • Facebook : @modernconsciousness • Instagram: @modernconsciousness Connect with us: Enjoyed this episode? If you’re feeling "quietly dissatisfied" despite your success, leave us a review and tell us which "stakeholder" in your life needs more attention this week.

    28 min

  8. Feb 3

    Raising Emotionally Healthy Children Through Mindfulness

    In this episode, we speak with Sandra and Mariana, founders of The Mindful Mantis, about raising emotionally healthy children through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, breathwork, and creative storytelling. They share how their work grew from homeschooling, psychology, and holistic wellness, and why traditional systemsoften miss a child’s individuality. Drawing from their experience as homeschool mothers and wellness practitioners, they explain how children learn emotionalregulation through co-regulation, safety, and modeling, not control. The conversation explores attachment, resilience, and manifestation, highlighting practical tools parents andeducators can use to help children navigate emotions, build self-trust, and develop inner calm. Breathwork emerges as a foundational life skill that supports focus, regulation, and emotional awareness from an early age.    What You’ll Learn in This Episode 📚 The Meditating Mantis is available now, with Mio and the Stoic Spider coming soon.Connect with Meditating Mantis: Website: www.themindfulmantis.com Instagram: @themindfulmantisinc Connect with Us: Website: www.happinessexplored.com  Instagram: differentfacetsofhappiness TikTok: Different Facets of Happiness Email: jdenise@allinthepursuitofhappiness.com  Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal,or financial advice. Always consult with a licensed doctor, therapist, or qualified professional for any concerns or questions you may have. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not constituteprofessional advice. By listening, you agree that the host and podcast assume no liability for actions taken based on the content of this show.   #MindfulParenting #EmotionalIntelligence #BreathworkForKids #ConsciousParenting #ChildhoodWellbeing

    35 min
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Welcome to our pursuit of that elusive and emotional state called Happiness. Here we look at the many facets of happiness and what truly contributes to bringing this about. So join us as we familiarize ourselves with personal stories that illustrate this elusive yet fundamental human experience. Whether you're seeking practical tips, insightful discussions or simply a measure of positivity, this podcast is a guide to understanding and cultivating happiness in your life. I am Jackie Denise, let's get started! Let's connect: Instagram @differentfacetsofhappiness

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