DaysToHappy

DaysToHappy

The DaysToHappy Podcast is your weekly pause for real talk about mental wellness, emotional well-being, and finding joy in the messy middle of life. Each week, we sit down with psychologists, leaders, thinkers, and everyday humans to unpack what it means to be well — not just on paper, but in real life. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and insights to help you feel more grounded, connected, and human. No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just space to breathe, reflect, and take one small step closer to your version of happy.

  1. 4월 8일

    Episode 19: Grief That Shapes Us: Turning Loss into Purpose with Brittany Bennion

    In this episode, we visit with Brittany Bennion—a board member of The Sharing Place—whose life was forever changed by a traumatic loss in her early adulthood. After her close friend was kidnapped in a nationally covered case, Brittany was thrust into years of uncertainty, grief, and emotional turmoil without the support systems many need to heal. Her story reveals the often unseen weight of unresolved loss and the long road to processing it. What makes Brittany’s journey so powerful is not just the pain she endured, but how she transformed it into purpose. Through her work supporting grieving children, she now helps create the very space she once needed—one rooted in community, honesty, and shared experience. This conversation explores the realities of grief, the role of anger and time in healing, and why being truly seen by others can be the most powerful step toward recovery. Disclaimer: This podcast and YouTube channel are for informational and educational purposes only. The hosts and producers are not licensed mental health professionals, and nothing shared here should be taken as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider with any questions or concerns you may have about your well-being.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please reach out for immediate help. In the U.S., you can dial 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline right away.

    34분
  2. 3월 10일

    Episode 18: Come As You Are: Creating Belonging Through Student Wellness - with Heather Siaki

    College is often portrayed as the best time of life—but for many students it can also be one of the most isolating and stressful seasons they experience. Rising levels of student loneliness, anxiety, and mental health challenges have pushed universities to rethink how they support student wellbeing. In this episode, we sit down with Heather Siaki, a Master’s student in Public Health and the SWELL Course Administrator at Brigham Young University, to explore how the BYU SWELL program is transforming the college experience for nearly 6,000 students each semester. Heather shares how wellness-focused classes—ranging from sports and fitness to meditation and skill-based activities—help students build community, resilience, confidence, and meaningful friendships while navigating the pressures of university life. We also discuss: • The growing loneliness epidemic among college students • How physical activity and social connection improve mental health • Why belonging is one of the most powerful tools for student wellbeing • The role universities can play in supporting holistic wellness—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually If you’re a student, parent, educator, or university leader, this conversation offers a powerful look at how intentional wellness programs can help students not just survive college—but truly thrive. Disclaimer: This podcast and YouTube channel are for informational and educational purposes only. The hosts and producers are not licensed mental health professionals, and nothing shared here should be taken as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider with any questions or concerns you may have about your well-being.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please reach out for immediate help. In the U.S., you can dial 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline right away.

    29분
  3. 2월 2일

    Episode 15: My Mind-Body Breakthrough - with John Dornik

    In this episode we visit with DaysToHappy’s friend John Dornik, who shares his transition from chronic physical pain to mental clarity. Raised in a culture where mental health was rarely discussed , John faced years of debilitating nerve pain and a "fight-or-flight" cycle triggered by physical injuries and internet self-diagnosis. John shares his journey and his shift from Western medicine—which left him frustrated by conflicting diagnoses —to Eastern philosophies discovered during a solo trek through Asia. He eventually embraced the concept of psychosomatic illness, realizing his brain was misinterpreting internal signals as constant threats. Today, John leverages AI tools as a "positive coach" and practices silent meditation to regulate his nervous system and help others navigate their own healing journeys. Disclaimer: This podcast and YouTube channel are for informational and educational purposes only. The hosts and producers are not licensed mental health professionals, and nothing shared here should be taken as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider with any questions or concerns you may have about your well-being.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please reach out for immediate help. In the U.S., you can dial 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline right away.

    20분
  4. 2025. 11. 19.

    Episode 14: From Darkness to Purpose: How a Traumatic Accident Sparked a New Life

    Join us as we speak with Kennedy Littledike, who shares her incredible journey of resilience after being thrown from a car and left hanging from a power line in 2021. Kennedy recounts the horrific details of the crash, resulting in the amputation of her leg and paralysis of her arm. She reflects on the higher power that saved her from bleeding out and how this life-altering trauma paradoxically pulled her out of a pre-existing dark mental space, depression, and an eating disorder. Kennedy discusses how she harnessed her innate stubbornness to embrace life, find humor, start a successful social media career, and even find love—marrying an individual who loves her for exactly who she is. Her powerful message is about choosing your hard and finding purpose through struggle. Disclaimer: This podcast and YouTube channel are for informational and educational purposes only. The hosts and producers are not licensed mental health professionals, and nothing shared here should be taken as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider with any questions or concerns you may have about your well-being.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please reach out for immediate help. In the U.S., you can dial 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline right away.

    28분
  5. 2025. 10. 01.

    Episode 12: Breaking Limits: An Olympian’s Take on Failure, Growth, and Mental Health with Stef Rovetti

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Steph Roveti, a former Team USA Rugby Sevens player and bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics. From her days as a Division I basketball standout to making the leap into rugby and competing on the world’s biggest stage, Steph shares a remarkable story of resilience, identity, and transition. We explore the mental health challenges of elite sports, the importance of building an identity beyond athletics, and the lessons learned through failure, injury, and ultimately triumph. Now a clinical leadership educator with Strata Intel, Steph offers powerful insights on resilience, workplace wellbeing, and how the same principles that helped her succeed on the field can transform teams and organizations off it. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, leader, or simply navigating life’s transitions, this episode will inspire you to embrace your “why,” build resilience, and celebrate the power of community. #DaysToHappy #Podcast #StephRoveti #Olympics #Rugby7s #MentalHealthMatters #Resilience #AthleteJourney #IdentityBeyondSports #Leadership #StrataIntel #WellbeingAtWork Disclaimer: This podcast and YouTube channel are for informational and educational purposes only. The hosts and producers are not licensed mental health professionals, and nothing shared here should be taken as medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health provider with any questions or concerns you may have about your well-being.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please reach out for immediate help. In the U.S., you can dial 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., please contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline right away.

    39분

소개

The DaysToHappy Podcast is your weekly pause for real talk about mental wellness, emotional well-being, and finding joy in the messy middle of life. Each week, we sit down with psychologists, leaders, thinkers, and everyday humans to unpack what it means to be well — not just on paper, but in real life. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and insights to help you feel more grounded, connected, and human. No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just space to breathe, reflect, and take one small step closer to your version of happy.