SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell

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Shit Happy™️ – a feel-good podcast AND a new word: a noun meaning ‘stirring shitshows into something good’. Hosted by Toni Powell (ABC’s Australian Story, 15M+ Goalcast views), Shit Happy™️ is where resilience meets real talk. Each week, Toni’s guests share deeply human, uplifting — and often hilarious — stories of how they’ve navigated life’s messiest moments. They offer hard-won wisdom on mental health, mindset, burnout, relationships, anxiety, and bouncing back when life blindsides you. Toni is a recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster. You’ll get three episodes a week, including IN BED WITH PHIL — a cozy, unscripted episode from bed (yes, really), full of dad jokes, cheeky banter, and sometimes unexpected brilliance. If you want a wellbeing podcast that’s down-to-earth, soul-stirring and full of real-life resilience, this is it. Think: TED talk meets Ted Lasso… with a dash of The Princess Bride. There’s science. There’s laughter. There’s stories that actually help. There’s heart. SHIT HAPPY™ — all the good feels.

  1. Guests Share How They First Met Their Love - Holiday Special ep 63

    1H AGO

    Guests Share How They First Met Their Love - Holiday Special ep 63

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Guests Share How They First Met Their Love - Holiday Special ep  63 Love at first sight, illegal visas, meditation dreams, and a tango that turned into marriage—this New Year’s Day holiday special is packed with unforgettable first-meeting stories. Heidi Dening reveals how Batgirl fell for King Kong, Mary-Lou Stevens shares how a silent retreat led her to love, Mark Matthews tells his nightclub-to-surf romance, and Paul McDermott recounts the most extraordinary tango-fuelled meeting you’ll ever hear. Perfect listening for anyone who loves stories about relationships, serendipity, and the surprising ways we find connection. Topics Heidi’s hilarious King Kong first meeting storyThe “proposed marriage visa” surpriseMary-Lou’s dream of a cup of teaHow meditation and mindfulness helped her meet loveMark Matthews’ love at first sight in Surfers ParadisePaul McDermott’s dream-led tango encounter that became destinyHow dreams, chance, and persistence shape relationshipsFind Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 Episode Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-how…ay-special-ep-63/#2 with Heidi Dening #11 with Mark Matthews# 17  with Mary-Lou Stephens# 35  with Paul McDermott #LoveStories,  #Relationships, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    22 min
  2. Guests Share Their Favourite - Books Holiday Special ep 62

    2D AGO

    Guests Share Their Favourite - Books Holiday Special ep 62

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Guests Share Their Favourite Books - Holiday Special ep 62  Books can shape lives, shift perspectives, and sometimes even spark laughter in the bedroom. In this Sh!t Happy holiday special, guests reveal the books that most changed or uplifted them—from Jack Canfield’s Success Principles to Louise Hay, from Ram Dass’s Be Here Now to Johann Hari’s Lost Connections, and even Fifty Shades of Grey. You’ll hear stories of healing, meditation, resilience, forgiveness, and joy, with recommendations that may just inspire your own reading list. Perfect holiday listening for anyone curious about wellbeing, mental health, and the power of words to transform. Topics The books that shaped our guests’ livesHow reading influences resilience and wellbeingSurprising answers to “most uplifting book”Meditation, forgiveness, and spiritual awakeningsThe role of connection in mental healthChoosing happiness and living without regretEpisode Specific Links Transcript  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-the…ay-special-ep-62/The Success Principles – Jack Canfield: https://amzn.to/3IOFtOmYou Can Heal Your Life – Louise Hay: https://amzn.to/4nZmakgBe Here Now – Ram Dass: https://amzn.to/3IQOnuCLost Connections – Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/3Kuhc0AThe Happiest Man on Earth – Eddie Jaku: https://amzn.to/46z0GVMTop Five Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware: https://amzn.to/4gRO2Vj Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 # 2 Bombs Betrayal and Badassery with Heidi Denning # 23 Hip Hop For Healing with Winitha Bonney  # 17 Sex, Drugs & Meditation with Mary-Lou Stephens # 26 Finding Inner Peace with Fred Luskin # 20 Blindsided By Benzos with Deke Ludwig #books, #reading, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    24 min
  3. The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61

    5D AGO

    The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES: The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61 In this hilarious In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most ridiculous run-in with the police — a six-hour chase that ended in laughter rather than cuffs. Plus, former cop-turned-Paralympian Carol Cooke returns with a wild tale about partying with bikies while undercover (sort of). A mix of comedy, storytelling, and pure “only-us” absurdity that proves wellbeing and joy come from how we see life’s surprises. Topics Police tales and mistaken identityCarol Cooke’s undercover-vibes biker storyToni and Phil’s six-hour police tailFinding humour in chaosHow curiosity and laughter boost wellbeingEpisode Specific Links Transcript https://shithappy.com/the-police-chase…-with-phil-ep-61/ Related Episode Links   # 59 When The World Says No with Carol Cooke    #  60 Gold at 51 with Carol Cooke    # 55  Stories With Impact #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #laughtertherapy  Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    10 min
  4. Gold At Fifty One - Why It Is Never Too Late with Carol Cooke ep 60

    DEC 24

    Gold At Fifty One - Why It Is Never Too Late with Carol Cooke ep 60

    This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Gold At 51 - Why It's Never Too Late with Carol Cooke ep 60  Paralympian Carol Cooke proves it’s never too late to chase impossible dreams. From being told she wasn’t strong enough to row, to becoming a world champion cyclist in her 50s, Carol’s story is packed with resilience, reinvention, and humour. This inspiring conversation offers powerful wellbeing lessons on grit, self-belief, and refusing to let others decide your limits. If you’ve ever thought your chance has passed, this episode might just change your mind. Topics How Carol went from masters swimming to Paralympic cyclingOvercoming rejection and bias in sportThe role of age, disability, and determination in successFinding opportunities in unexpected placesMental health lessons from elite sport and resilienceEpisode Specific Links Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/gold-at-fifty-on…arol-cooke-ep-60/Carol's website: https://www.carolcooke.com.au/Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 * 59  Finding a Path When The World Says No with  Carol Cook   * 38 She Did The Impossible with Tammy Van Wisse #wellbeing, #resilience, #mentalhealth, #happinesspodcast, #carolcooke, #paralympics Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    19 min

  5. DEC 22

    How To Find Another Road When The World Says No with Carol Cooke, EP 59

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes : How To Find Another Road When The World Says No with Carol Cooke,  ep 59 When Paralympian Carol Cooke was told her life was over after an MS diagnosis, she refused to believe it. In this inspiring Shit Happy episode, Carol shares how she turned heartbreak and illness into a life packed with purpose, sport, and laughter. From shattered Olympic dreams to becoming a world champion cyclist, her story is a masterclass in resilience, wellbeing, and redefining what’s possible. Topics Resilience and wellbeing through adversityReframing diagnosis and identityLife with multiple sclerosisTurning rejection into redirectionRelationships, romance, and humour under pressureSport, purpose, and the pursuit of meaningEpisode Specific Links Carol's website: carolcooke.com.auCarol’s books: Finding Your Inner Gold, The Force Within, Cycle of LifeTranscript & guest bio: https://shithappy.com/how-to-find-anot…arol-cooke-ep-59/Find Related Episode          # 11 Big Wave Wipeout with Mark Matthews ep 11         #14 A Spiritual Survival Story with Petrea King          # 38 She Did The Impossible with Tammy van Wisse  #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #paralympics, #carolcooke Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    29 min
  6. Brushes With Fame - In Bed With Phil ep 58

    DEC 19

    Brushes With Fame - In Bed With Phil ep 58

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Brushes With Fame - In Bed With Phil ep  58 What happens when you accidentally pat Raquel Welch’s bum, get lost showing Brené Brown around Sydney, or meet a 90-year-old monk who just came from a Segway tour in France? In this funny and surprisingly moving In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most memorable brushes with fame. From Hollywood icons to spiritual legends, they reveal what fame really looks like up close—and what these encounters taught them about humility, humour, and being human. A feel-good mix of laughter, insight, and wellbeing. Topics Accidental “brush” with Raquel WelchMeeting Brother David Steindl-Rast and his humour, wisdom, and kindnessBrené Brown’s warmth, groundedness, and surprise text after a 20-hour flightMargaret Pomeranz and the ego-free zone at Heart of Gold Film FestivalThe myth of “don’t meet your heroes”What truly impressive people have in commonEpisode Specific Links Brother David Steindl-Rast - https://grateful.org/ Paul Stamets – Fungi Perfecti: https://fungi.com/Transcript  https://shithappy.com/brushes-with-fame-in-bed-with-phil/Find Related Episodes         # 56 & 57 with Rick Stevenson          # 7 In Bed With Phil - Moths & Mattresses  #joy, #brenebrown, #brotherdavidsteindlrast, #margaretpomeranz, #raquelwelch, #celebritystories Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    9 min
  7. Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57

    DEC 17

    Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES:  Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57 Filmmaker Rick Stevenson returns with remarkable stories from his long friendship with mentor Robert Redford. From Sundance beginnings to creative courage, Rick reveals how Redford shaped his values, his art, and his fierce commitment to meaningful storytelling. This is a rich, funny, heartfelt conversation about purpose, authenticity, and staying true to your voice—essential listening for wellbeing, creativity, and personal growth. Topics Mentorship and purpose Creative integrity Sundance stories Environmental advocacy Self-worth and comparison Art, humility & courage Episode Specific Links Rick’s StoryQ website: https://www.storyq.com/ Rick’s book: https://www.rickstevenson.com/the-book Transcript & guest bio (link): https://shithappy.com/robert-redford-m…-stevenson-ep-57/ Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570  ep 56 with Rick Stevenson  ep  53 with Monica Rosenfeld #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #robertredford, #mentor Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    18 min

  8. DEC 15

    Who In The World Am I? with Rick Stevenson ep 56

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  SHOWNOTES: Who In The World Am I? with Rick Stevenson ep 56 Filmmaker and master storyteller Rick Stevenson shares the heart of his 5,000 Days Project, an intimate longitudinal exploration of childhood and identity. This deep-dive into story, self-discovery, and emotional wellbeing reveals why helping kids articulate their inner world transforms mental health, resilience, and connection. A rich, moving conversation for anyone interested in growth, psychology, and the power of personal narrative. Topics Self-discovery and identity Childhood development Emotional processing and the brain Verbal journaling & narrative therapy StoryQ method Family, memory & belonging Episode Specific Links  Rick’s StoryQ website: https://www.storyq.com/ 21 Things You Forgot About Being a Kid and his personal story mentoring book: https://www.rickstevenson.com/the-book Transcript & guest bio: https://shithappy.com/who-in-the-world…-stevenson-ep-56/  Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570  # 57  My Mentor Robert Redford with Rick Stevenson:  # 58  In Bed With Phil - Brushes With Fame Support the show LINKS TO LOVE: Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/ Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/ Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc LET’S CONNECT Podcast: https://shithappy.com Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts CREDITS: Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/ #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation

    30 min
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Shit Happy™️ – a feel-good podcast AND a new word: a noun meaning ‘stirring shitshows into something good’. Hosted by Toni Powell (ABC’s Australian Story, 15M+ Goalcast views), Shit Happy™️ is where resilience meets real talk. Each week, Toni’s guests share deeply human, uplifting — and often hilarious — stories of how they’ve navigated life’s messiest moments. They offer hard-won wisdom on mental health, mindset, burnout, relationships, anxiety, and bouncing back when life blindsides you. Toni is a recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster. You’ll get three episodes a week, including IN BED WITH PHIL — a cozy, unscripted episode from bed (yes, really), full of dad jokes, cheeky banter, and sometimes unexpected brilliance. If you want a wellbeing podcast that’s down-to-earth, soul-stirring and full of real-life resilience, this is it. Think: TED talk meets Ted Lasso… with a dash of The Princess Bride. There’s science. There’s laughter. There’s stories that actually help. There’s heart. SHIT HAPPY™ — all the good feels.

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  • Creator
    Toni Powell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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