Happy To Be Here

Vivian Nunez
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Happy To Be Here Podcast: a wellbeing podcast with interviews, tips, and book recs on how to be nicer to yourself Follow Vivian: https://vivnunez.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vivnunez

  1. 03/21/2024

    I'm Writing A Book, Plus 3 Books I've Read This Year

    2024 is off to a great start. In this episode, I talk about my pod hiatus so I can spend time writing the book I'm dreaming up, plus three books I've read this year. While I'm on a pod break, you can find me on Substack writing on the same wellness topics: https://youaredoinggreat.substack.com/

    12 min

  2. 12/21/2023

    7 Self-Care Items I Loved In 2023 (Holiday Guide Part 3)

    I pulled together 7 of my go-to self-care items for 2023. I think they can be helpful as you head into the holiday season or start to think about how you want to take care of yourself in 2024. Full links below too. Kitsch Satin pillowcase: https://www.mykitsch.com/products/satin-pillowcase-ivory  JL Lawson Breathe Stone: https://www.jllawsonco.com/products/breathe-stone?variant=40386062254146  Indigo Wellness Ear Seeds: https://www.indigowellnessgroup.com/online-store/p/indigo-24k-gold-ear-seeds Indigo Wellness Hack Your Nervous System Cards: https://www.indigowellnessgroup.com/online-store/p/hack-your-nervous-system-card-deck  Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson: https://amzn.to/3RtQRQ6  Bonita Fierce Candles: https://bonitafiercecandles.com/collections/signature-scents/products/cafecito-con-leche-candle  Pretty Kind Affirmations Sweatshirt: https://prettykind.co/collections/all

    19 min

  3. 12/14/2023

    How To Plan A Solo Date, Even During The Holidays (Holiday Guide Part 2)

    I consider myself the queen of solo dates. I like spending time with myself and have done it so often that sitting at a restaurant alone doesn't feel as awkward anymore. I know the holidays can be especially hard when you don't get a quiet moment to yourself, so in this episode, I'm sharing tips for guaranteeing even a minute to yourself and planning a solo date no matter how much time you have. It's the ultimate form of self-care.

    13 min

  4. 12/07/2023

    Two Questions To Ask Yourself During The Holidays (Holiday Guide Part 1)

    This is part 1 of a three-part series about the holiday season and protecting your mental health.    During this episode, I share the two questions I use to guide my decisions during this season. I also share how to account for others' expectations of you.  Part 2 will focus on solo date ideas!    This is the episode I mentioned during the pod: A Therapist Answers: How Do I Set Goals For My Future Self?  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I2asC4Fpj9Vk76eeb3rH8?si=1de9bf3d3f744730

    14 min

  5. 12/01/2023

    How To Navigate Your First (Or 21st) Holidays With Grief (A Conversation With Myeisha Essex) 

    Myeisha Essex is a purpose coach and an advocate for meditation. Throughout our conversation, we talk about how life changing grief is, how she is approaching her first holidays without her mom, and what books have helped her learn more about her grief journey. I share more on how it’s like navigating my 21st holiday season without my mom and we compare notes on how much is actually more similar than different.  You can find Myeisha @myeisha.essex

    37 min

  6. 11/16/2023

    Thanksgiving Self-Care Kit: 3 Books To Read, A Self-Reflection Exercise, And Grief Tips

    This week is a solo episode, and we're talking about Thanksgiving. I know that the holidays can kick off an emotional rollercoaster, so this year, the pods are dedicated to helping you keep your balance and preserve your peace. I share 3 books to read if you need a distraction, what to do when grief pops up, and how to prioritize yourself no matter how you spend Thanksgiving.

    27 min

  7. 11/09/2023

    How A Therapist Processed Her Own Trauma And Grief (A Conversation with Meghan Riordan Jarvis)

    Meghan Riordan Jarvis is a grief therapist and the author of End of the Hour. Her memoir tells her own story of processing grief and trauma after her parents’ deaths. We talk about tips she gives to her patients, how to navigate the holidays if you’re grieving, and how grief is a lot like sex. EPISODE BREAKDOWN 1 — Meet Meghan author of End Of The Hour  3:55 — What happens when you write through your grief or trauma  5 — The myth behind managing grief perfectly 8 — Why you should choose your action verb for your grief 12 — How to find your grieving practice  20 — What to expect from End of The Hour  25  — What grief and sex have in common  27 — How to use Meghan’s M.E.N.T.O.R. method when grieving  31 — The power of books when you’re grieving  38 — Tips for navigating the holiday season if you’re grieving  43 — An exercise for “counting” how many grief thoughts you have

    52 min

  8. 11/02/2023

    How To Make Peace With Your Past Selves, Grief, And Womanhood (A Conversation With Poet Emory Hall)

    Emory Hall is a poet and the author of 'Made of Rivers.' Her poetry book is full of reflections on womanhood, grief, mental health, and motherhood. We talk about how she uses writing as a coping tool, plus how it's made it easier for her to offer herself self-compassion. You can find Emory @emoryhall.

    35 min
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Happy To Be Here Podcast: a wellbeing podcast with interviews, tips, and book recs on how to be nicer to yourself Follow Vivian: https://vivnunez.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vivnunez

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  • Creator
    Vivian Nunez
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vivian Nunez
  • Show Website
    Happy To Be Here