Thank you Jody for teaching me tools that continue to help me get out of my own way, get stronger and be more empowered. I’ve done a lot of work over the years and your podcast and program have helped me 10x more than any counseling or other tools have because I realized I didn’t have to live in the past. I got good at feeling negative emotions instead of resisting them or intellectualizing them. Now I’m preparing for your coach training program and will take everything to the next level personally and professionally. Thank you!

I listen to a lot of podcasts and Better Than Happy is by far the best. I’ve even gone back and listened from episode one because I find her advice so helpful and actionable. No fluff. I’m not Mormon and can just disregard anything religious which honestly doesn’t come up a ton. Her voice is great and upbeat too which is a big plus with listening. Been listening now for years and her show is the best!

The constant references to the Mormon church exclude the rest of the world from really understanding and appreciating Jody’s message. Her and other people going on about testimonies, missions, wards, church leaders, etc. The newer episodes are less culty with the LDS push, but because of this, the podcast series is not accessible or enjoyable to the majority of the planet. Speaking of god is fine as most people can relate to that or make it their own. Jody is a great coach and that’s why I keep trying to listen. But I find myself skipping parts or entire episodes. I’m constantly searching for a podcast and program similar to Jody’s without all of the religious stuff. Hopefully it won’t get to the point where I just stop listening.

This is totally subjective, and I know based on other reviews that people have found Jody’s podcast life-changing. I’ve had experience with effective counseling, and this podcast’s approach feels very different—often confrontational rather than supportive. While Jody seems confident in her methods, the advice given seems to lack the real empathy necessary to make personal growth possible. Instead of fostering self-reflection, many episodes push rigid or overly simplistic solutions that don’t align with evidence-based techniques. If you’re looking for genuine personal development, I’d recommend seeking insights from trained mental health professionals instead of someone who graduated from coaching school.