SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell

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The Art Of Stirring Shit Shows Into Gold.  AKA Shitstirring Real stories of pain, grief and the full catastrophe of being human and how our guests turned their shitshow into something useful. Shit Happy™️ – a new word meaning 'stirring shitshows into gold.' And a podcast that proves it's possible. Each week guests share true stories along with the hard-won wisdom that got them through it. Topics include mental health, grief, fear, relationships, addiction, creativity, spirituality, identity, forgiveness and finding purpose when life falls apart.  Hosted by Toni Powell — author, speaker and recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster. Episodes drop Tuesdays. If you want a wellbeing podcast that's down-to-earth, honest and full of real-life resilience (with a few laughs), this is it.

  1. 5d ago

    The Trip She Took With Her Dead Daughter | Becky Livingston | Ep 101

    This is the fan mail link! Becky Livingston didn't just survive the loss of her daughter Rachel, she took her on one last trip.  For 26 months, Becky traveled the globe with Rachel’s ashes in her suitcase, scattering them in the places Rachel had always dreamed of visiting—from the Taj Mahal to the peaks of the Andes. This is the visceral, logistics-heavy, and deeply moving account of that journey. Becky shares the reality of carrying an urn through airport security, the ritual of "leaving a piece of her" in every country, and how a 26-month trip designed for a dead daughter ended up saving the mother who was left behind. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward when the person you love is gone, this is the roadmap. Missed The first part? https://youtu.be/DSr7dQdJ3UY  Guest Page: https://shithappy.com/the-trip-she-took-with-her-dead-daughter-becky-livingstone-ep-101/  Links To Love: https://shithappy.com/resources/  For laughs check out our other Youtube @inbedwithphil 0:00 Introduction 1:01 Becky Leaves for Europe 4:38 Leaving Ashes Around the World 6:41 The Airport Incident in Melbourne 10:15 Talking to Rachel 12:21 The Journey Comes to a Close 14:24 Writing the Book and Finding Healing #grief #travel #lifeafterloss #childloss #shithappypodcast Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    16 min

  2. 6d ago

    They Both Died. I Cannot Believe This Is Now My Life | Becky Livingston | Ep 100

    This is the fan mail link! Becky Livingston's world imploded twice. First, her partner Bob was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and died six months later. Then, 18 months after that, her daughter Rachel's brain tumour returned. Most people would have stayed on the floor. Becky got up, packed her daughter's ashes, and spent 26 months scattering them across the places Rachel had dreamed of visiting.This is a conversation about the most devastating thing that can happen to a person, and the extraordinary decision to find gold in the wreckage. Becky shares Bob's life lessons (including the one that stopped me cold), how gratitude actually works when you have every reason to be bitter, and why changing your outer view can change your inner one. Her book is called Joyful Mourning, and after you hear this, you'll understand why that title isn't a contradiction. 0:00 — When Life Hits You With Back-to-Back Tragedy 2:11 — Falling in Love Again as a Single Mum (and Losing Him Too) 6:04 — "To Be Constantly Strong Is a Weakness" — Bob's Wisest Lesson 7:51 — The Day Her Daughter's Brain Tumor Came Back 8:33 — How She Survived Losing a Partner to Brain Cancer 8:32 — Falling Apart After Loss — What Actually Helped Her Heal 10:33 — How to Care for Yourself While Watching Someone Die 13:49 — Remembering Rachel — A Daughter Who Loved to Laugh and Travel 16:02 — The Travel Journey That Started With a Book of Stars 16:44 — Why She Turned Her Grief Into a Book (and Why Only She Could Write It) 19:54 — How Grief and Gratitude Can Coexist 22:37 — How a Terminal Diagnosis Changes the Way You Live 26:57 — Reinventing Your Life After 50 — It's Never Too Late 30:54 — Using Travel to Navigate Life's Biggest Transitions 32:17 — How to Find Yourself Again After Everything Changes 35:19 — Closing — Part Two Coming Thursday Guest Page: (link) Links To Love (newsletter etc): https://shithappy.com/resources/ Watch On Youtube:@shithappypodcast For laughs check out our other Youtube @inbedwithphil If you or someone you know is navigating grief, reach out to a bereavement counsellor or grief support service in your area. You don't have to do this alone #grief #lifeafterloss #dealingwithloss #bereavement #SHITHAPPYPODCAST Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    36 min

  3. Jun 22

    RERUN: Guests Share Their Favourite Books

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Guests Share Their Favourite Books - rerun of 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:   # 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 Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    24 min

  4. Jun 15

    RERUN: Guests Share About Romance

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Guests Share About Romance - rerun of ep 66  From handwritten Italian love notes to a surprise donkey with a red bow, this holiday special brims with the most romantic gestures our guests have ever experienced. You’ll hear about unexpected kindness, deep devotion, sparkling Vegas vows, and even a partner who wasn’t afraid to tackle a messy kitchen. Whether you’re craving inspiration for your own love life or just want to smile, these true stories will lift your heart and remind you of the many forms romance can take. Perfect holiday listening for anyone seeking joy, wellbeing, and a dash of fun. Topics Romance in everyday and extraordinary gesturesLove letters and the power of the written wordSelfless acts in relationshipsDonkeys, Elvis, and unconventional surprisesHow kindness can feel deeply romanticEpisode Specific Links Transcript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-about-romance-holiday-special-ep-66/ Toni’s course: https://www.tonipowell.com/product/lets-get-shit-happy-self-paced/USE THIS 30% OFF CODE : shithappyRelated Episode Links Ep 17: with Mary Lou Stevens Ep 41: with Mae DaEp 48 & 49  with  Nikki Beaumont Ep 38 & 39  with Tammy van Wisse Ep: 23 & 24 with  Fred Luskin – BOTH#romance, #loveletters, #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation Support the show Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    16 min

  5. Jun 8

    RERUN: Guests Share Childhood Dreams & Also Kindness

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  *note this rerun episode has two smaller episodes together.   One on Childhood dreams and one on Kindness. Sep shownotes for both below:  Shownotes: Guests Share Their Childhood Dreams -  reryb ep 64  Ever wonder what your childhood dreams said about you? In this fun holiday special, guests share the quirky, heartfelt, and hilarious careers they once imagined for themselves. From teaching without realizing it meant kids, to becoming the Bionic Woman, to designing a backhoe, these stories are equal parts funny and revealing. A feel-good dose of nostalgia and insight into how dreams shift and strengths emerge—perfect for a wellbeing boost this holiday season. Episode Specific Links Transcript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-their-childhood-dreams-holiday-special-ep-64/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 ep 39 & 39 with Tammy van Wisse: ep 20 with Deke Ludwig ep 47 & 48 with Nikki Beaumont #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #childhooddreams, #careerjourney, #nostalgia Shownotes: Guests Tell Stories of  Great Kindness - rerun ep 67 Kindness is contagious—and sometimes it comes from the most unexpected places. In this holiday special, four Sh!t Happy guests share unforgettable moments when kindness changed everything. From strangers guarding luggage and chiropractors offering healing on the beach, to a surprise champagne celebration and the power of one encouraging word, these stories remind us how mental health, resilience, and wellbeing grow when people choose kindness. Episode Transcript:  https://shithappy.com/guests-share-abo…ay-special-ep-66/ Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570 # 5 Miracle On The Camino with Stephanie Bergeron# 38  She Did The Impossible With Tammy Van Wisse# 44 The Sky Is Not The Limit with Cran Middlecoat #Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation, #kindness, #randomactsofkindness, Support the show Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    15 min

  6. Jun 1

    RERUN: Guests Share Real Life Miracles

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview  Shownotes: Guests Share Real Life Miracles - Rerun of Ep 65  Need some holiday magic? This special Sh!t Happy episode gathers extraordinary true “miracle” stories from guests you’ve already met on the show. From white doves in Assisi with Petrea King to a mysterious old lady at her hospital bed, from Stephanie Bergeron’s perfectly-timed encounters to Paul McDermott’s prophetic dream group, Tammy van Wisse’s final moment with her mother and Toni’s own bedside story, to Deke’s shooting-star goodbye and his insight that resilience itself is a miracle. A moving, surprising listen on wellbeing, mental health, loss, resilience   Topics miracles, healing, near-death experiences, dreams, timing, resilience, spirituality, grief, connection Episode Specific Links Transcript: https://shithappy.com/guests-share-real-life-miracles-holiday-special-ep-65/Find Related Episodes on Apple Podcasts: ep 14 & 15 with Petrea King ep 5 & 6 with Stephanie Bergeron ep 35 & 36 with Paul McDermott ep 38 & 39  with Tammy van Wisseep 20  with Deke Ludwig Support the show Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    20 min

  7. May 25

    RERUN: Guest Share Their Love Stories

    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: 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 (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    21 min

  8. May 18

    From Lord's Daughter to Life On The Streets with Angela Williams ep 99

    This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: What happens when the struggle you inherit is privilege, not poverty? In this powerful episode, Angela Williams shares how wealth, social barriers, addiction in marriage, faith, kindness and service shaped her life. From growing up as the daughter of an English Lord to supporting women on the streets and launching a kindness movement in Australia, this conversation explores mental health, human connection, purpose and the healing power of compassion. Topics privilege and prejudiceloneliness and connectionalcohol addiction in marriagefaith and miracle momentsstreet outreach and women in crisiskindness and mental healthpurpose, courage and social impactEpisode Specific Links Humankind TV: https://humankindtv.com.au/about/Australia’s Kindest Person: https://australiaskindestperson.com.au/about-us/Angela's Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaWilliamsOfficial/Transcript and guest bio:  https://shithappy.com/from-lords-daugh…a-williams-ep-99/Related Episodes #74 Love, Meth & Miracles with Beau Haywood. Support the show  Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

    44 min
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The Art Of Stirring Shit Shows Into Gold.  AKA Shitstirring Real stories of pain, grief and the full catastrophe of being human and how our guests turned their shitshow into something useful. Shit Happy™️ – a new word meaning 'stirring shitshows into gold.' And a podcast that proves it's possible. Each week guests share true stories along with the hard-won wisdom that got them through it. Topics include mental health, grief, fear, relationships, addiction, creativity, spirituality, identity, forgiveness and finding purpose when life falls apart.  Hosted by Toni Powell — author, speaker and recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster. Episodes drop Tuesdays. If you want a wellbeing podcast that's down-to-earth, honest and full of real-life resilience (with a few laughs), this is it.

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  • Creator
    Toni Powell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
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