Happy Being Well

Rita Farruggia
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  • Self-Improvement
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We talk about how to love ourselves, how to upgrade our identity, success & our life game! The daily rituals of billionaires. How to reprogram our minds to take massive action towards more success and much more!

  1. 1d ago

    Highly Sensitive Person? Why Your Big Feelings Are Your Superpower | April Snow, LMFT

    Have you ever been told you're too sensitive, that you feel everything too deeply, or that you need to develop a thicker skin? What if your sensitivity isn't a weakness to overcome, but a strength to embrace? In this empowering episode of Happy Being Well, host Rita Farruggia sits down with April Snow, LMFT — licensed psychotherapist, sensitivity expert, and author of Big Feelings, Big Joy: The Essential Practices to Reclaim Your Strengths as a Highly Sensitive Person. An estimated one in five people are highly sensitive, meaning they may process emotions more deeply, notice subtle details others miss, and feel more affected by their surroundings. But being a highly sensitive person (HSP) doesn't mean you're broken, weak, or incapable of handling the world. According to April, sensitivity can be a source of empathy, creativity, intuition, meaningful connection, and authentic leadership. Drawing on psychological research, her clinical experience, and her own life as a highly sensitive person, April shares practical ways to understand your sensitivity, regulate your nervous system, and create a life that honors your needs rather than constantly pushing you beyond your limits. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✨ Why being highly sensitive is a strength, not a flaw. Understand the science behind sensory processing sensitivity and what research reveals about how highly sensitive brains respond to emotions, empathy, and the world around them. 🧠 How to calm an overwhelmed nervous system. Learn simple techniques, including the physiological sigh and other grounding practices, to help you navigate overstimulation and move toward a calmer state. 😴 Why highly sensitive people may need more sleep and downtime. Discover why rest is essential for emotional well-being and how honoring your body's needs can help you feel more balanced. 💗 The connection between self-compassion and resilience. Explore how treating yourself with greater kindness can support stress management, emotional well-being, and better sleep. 🛑 How to set boundaries without feeling guilty. Learn to advocate for your needs in relationships, at work, and in everyday life without apologizing for who you are. 🌱 Why sensitive people can thrive in the right environment. Discover how highly sensitive people may be especially affected by stress but can also benefit deeply from supportive experiences, relationships, and surroundings. 🌟 How to stop trying to change yourself and start embracing who you are. Learn how sensitivity can help you build deeper relationships, connect with your authentic self, and experience more meaning and joy. Whether you've always felt things more intensely than other people, struggle with overstimulation, find yourself emotionally exhausted, or are simply curious about what it means to be highly sensitive, this conversation offers validation, insight, and practical tools to help you thrive. You don't need to become less sensitive to live well. You can learn to work with your sensitivity instead of fighting against it. 🎧 Listen to Happy Being Well for conversations that inspire greater self-love, personal growth, emotional well-being, and a more authentic life. 📚 Explore April's book: Big Feelings, Big Joy — https://www.bigfeelingsbigjoy.com/ 📱 Follow April on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths/ ABOUT HAPPY BEING WELL Hosted by Rita Farruggia, Happy Being Well explores mindset, wellness, self-love, self-care, and personal development to help you become your happiest, healthiest, most authentic self. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who has ever been told they're too sensitive, and follow Happy Being Well for more conversations that help you grow, heal, and thrive. We Highly recommend you check out Future You Letters- Get Future You Letters to write you a letter from your future self based on your personality & they mail it to your physical mailbox! https://futureyouletters.com

  2. Oct 4

    How Your Home Can Become a Healing Space: Indigenous Wisdom with Chelsey Luger | Native Home

    What if the space you live in could play a much bigger role in your wellbeing? We often think about wellness in terms of what we eat, how we exercise, our mental health, and how we care for our bodies—but what about our home? In this episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia sits down with Chelsey Luger, Lakota and Anishinaabe wellness expert, writer, co-founder of Well For Culture, and co-author of The Seven Circles, to talk about her powerful new book, NATIVE HOME: The Ancestral Art of Creating Healing Spaces, published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. Chelsey explores how Indigenous ancestral wisdom can change the way we think about our homes—not simply as places we live, but as spaces that can support our physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual wellbeing. Together, Rita and Chelsey explore what it really means to feel at home and how our surroundings can influence the way we live, think, move, rest and connect. In this fascinating conversation, Chelsey shares insights on: ✨ The home as a source of wellness — why our living environment deserves a place in the modern wellness conversation. 🌿 Indigenous minimalism — why true minimalism isn't simply an aesthetic or having less stuff, but a deeper way of thinking about what we value and what we choose to keep. 🏡 Creating a home with intention — how lighting, sound, food, organization, movement and design can influence the experience of a space. 🧹 Decluttering with purpose — what seasonal decluttering can teach us about releasing physical and spiritual excess. 🧘‍♀️ Creating space for movement and wellness — how to make physical activity a natural part of everyday home life. 🔥 The spiritual relationship with home — why ancestral teachings viewed the home as something more than an inanimate structure. 🌬️ Cleansing and honoring your space — including Chelsey's perspective on smudging, air quality and approaching these practices with respect and intention. 🪶 Ancestral wisdom in modern homes — how to learn from Indigenous teachings while still honoring your own cultural heritage and personal roots. ❤️ The story of Chelsey's grandmother's home and the Lakota values that influenced Native Home. And perhaps one of the most important questions of all: What if creating a healthier life also means creating a healthier relationship with the place you call home? Native Home offers an invitation to look at our homes differently—to consider how the spaces around us can reflect our values, support our wellbeing and help us feel more connected. Listen to this episode of Happy Being Well for an inspiring conversation with Chelsey Luger about Indigenous wellness, ancestral wisdom, intentional living and creating a home that restores rather than exhausts you. 📖 NATIVE HOME: The Ancestral Art of Creating Healing Spaces by Chelsey Luger is published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. Happy Being Well wants to Feature a Brand that Makes Connecting with Your Future Self easy and fun! Future You Letters writes physical letters from your future self & mails them to your home mailbox! You can choose to receive a personalized letter based on your personality & Future You Letters writes the letter from your future self to you! Check out www.futureyouletters.com and order your future you letter today! Use Code: happy being well for 15% off your order.

  3. Jul 15

    Gary John Bishop: Why Self-Help Isn't Working Anymore | NOW WHAT? The Truth About Healing, Accountability & Real Change

    Have you done the therapy, read the books, journaled, healed your inner child... and still feel stuck? In this thought-provoking episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, bestselling author Gary John Bishop joins Rita Farruggia to discuss his powerful new book, NOW WHAT?: You, Your Life, and the Truth You've Been Avoiding, available now wherever books are sold. Gary is the New York Times bestselling author of Unfuk Yourself*, Stop Doing That Sht*, Do the Work, Wise As Fuk*, and Love Unfuked*. With more than 4.5 million books sold worldwide, he has become one of the world's most influential voices in personal development by challenging conventional self-help advice. If you've ever wondered... ✔ Why doesn't self-awareness automatically create change?✔ Why do so many people still feel stuck after years of therapy and healing?✔ Is endless self-improvement actually keeping us trapped?✔ What comes after healing?✔ How do you stop overthinking and finally start living? ...this conversation is for you. Gary explains why insight without action changes nothing, why many people unknowingly build an identity around "working on themselves," and why real freedom begins when you stop trying to fix yourself and start taking unconditional responsibility for your life. This isn't another motivational conversation filled with affirmations. It's an honest discussion about: Why self-help can become another form of procrastinationThe hidden trap of constantly trying to become a "better" version of yourselfWhy feeling stuck is often a repeated decision—not a permanent conditionHow integrity becomes a daily practice instead of an idealThe difference between understanding your life and actually changing itWhat it truly means to stop surviving and start creating your futureWhether you're interested in personal development, mindset, mental wellness, self-improvement, healing, psychology, accountability, resilience, or creating lasting change, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth. Gary's latest book, NOW WHAT?: You, Your Life, and the Truth You've Been Avoiding, is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook wherever books are sold. If this episode inspired you, please:⭐ Follow the Happy Being Well Podcast⭐ Leave a review⭐ Share this episode with someone who's ready to stop fixing themselves and start living. Connect with Gary John BishopWebsite: https://garyjohnbishop.com Connect with Happy Being WellWebsite: https://happybeingwell.com Happy Being Well podcast would like to bring to your attention a fun way to connect with yourself, especially for busy and overwhelmed people. Future You Letters writes personalized, customized letters for you as your future self and mails them to your physical mailbox. To find out more, visit their website at http://www.futureyouletters.com

  4. May 12

    The Science Behind Miracles, Prayer & Healing | Dr. Joshua Brown on Brain Cancer, Faith & the Mind-Body Connection

    What if miracles aren’t just stories… but something science is beginning to understand? In this powerful episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, Rita Farruggia sits down with neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Joshua W. Brown to explore one of the most controversial and fascinating questions of our time: Can prayer actually heal the body—and can science prove it? After suffering a violent seizure, Dr. Brown was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor just days before the birth of his first child. As a trained brain scientist, he believed he knew exactly how his story would end. But what happened next defied everything he thought he knew. In this deeply moving and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Brown shares the extraordinary journey behind his new book, PROVING A MIRACLE: Unlocking the Power of Prayer to Heal—a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between neuroscience, faith, and unexplained healing. Backed by decades of research and funded by leading institutions including the NIH, Air Force, and CIA, his work dives into: The science behind prayer and its impact on the brain and body The truth about the placebo effect vs. spiritual healing Real, documented cases of unexplained recoveries Why faith, community, and belief may be more powerful than we realize How miracles may be happening more often than we think With advanced praise from world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, this conversation bridges the gap between skepticism and belief in a way that will challenge, inspire, and expand your perspective. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply searching for hope, this episode invites you to rethink what’s truly possible for your health, your mind, and your life. ✨ Subscribe to the Happy Being Well Podcast so you don’t miss this powerful episode drop. Watch a free Master Class Replay about 5 Daily Rituals That Rewire Your Mind, Reduce Stress & Attract a More Abundant Life here: https://happybeingwell.com/pages/master-class Download free Self-Improvment E-Books Here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resources

  5. May 3

    I Loved a Man with Bipolar & Addiction… Here’s the Truth No One Tells You

    What is it really like to love someone with Bipolar disorder… especially when addiction is part of the story? In this deeply raw and personal episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, I open up about my relationship with Shannon—what it looked like behind closed doors, why it’s so hard to walk away from someone you love who is struggling with their mental health, and the truth no one talks about when you’re in it. This is not just a story about love…It’s a story about patterns, healing, and self-awareness. I share: What bipolar disorder actually looks like in a romantic relationshipemotional toll of loving someone with bipolar and addictionWhy we stay longer than we should when we see someone’s potentialThe moment I realized I had to walk away for my own sanityWhy I don’t regret loving him—even after everythingHow childhood conditioning and emotional neglect shaped my relationship choicesThe hidden patterns that keep us stuck in unhealthy dynamicsAnd how I’m actively healing so I can attract a healthy, emotionally available partnerThis episode is for anyone who has: Loved someone with mental health strugglesFelt emotionally neglected in relationshipsStruggled with walking away from someone they deeply loveWondered why they keep attracting the same type of partnerIf you’ve ever asked yourself:👉 “Why do I keep choosing relationships that hurt me?”👉 “Why is it so hard to leave?” This episode will open your eyes in a way you won’t forget. Because sometimes…The most painful relationships are the ones that teach us exactly what we need to heal. 🎧 Tune in now—and start seeing your patterns differently. Watch a Free Master-Class about "5 Daily Rituals That Rewire Your Mind, Reduce Stress & Attract a More Abundant Life" Master Class at https://happybeingwell.com/pages/master-classDownload free self-improvement e-books here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resourcesSubscribe to Happy Being Well's email newsletter for 10% off all wellness products and get event and news updates at https://www.happybeingwell.com

  6. Apr 29

    Loving Him/My Ex Wasn’t Enough… What His Life & Loss Taught Us About Healing, Addiction & Letting Go with his Mom, Maria

    What happens when you love someone deeply… but love alone isn’t enough to save them? In this profoundly moving episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, host Rita Farruggia sits down with Maria—mother of her ex, Shannon aka Rocky, spiritual guide, and a woman of deep wisdom—to have an honest, heartfelt conversation about love, mental health, addiction, and loss. Together, they reflect on the life of Maria’s son, Shannon—also known as Rocky—a man they both loved deeply. Behind his strength and charisma, Shannon (Nickname: Rocky) struggled with bipolar disorder and depression, challenges he carried quietly for much of his life. As time went on, those struggles grew heavier, leading him to cope through substance use and behaviors that ultimately strained relationships, including his romantic relationship with Rita. This conversation is not about blame.It’s about understanding.It’s about love… even when things fall apart. Rita and Maria open up about: What it’s really like to love someone battling mental health challenges and addictionThe emotional toll of staying… and the courage it takes to walk awayThe complex dynamics of relationships shaped by pain, testing, and deep connectionNavigating grief after loss—and finding peace in what can’t be changedThe spiritual lessons that emerge from heartbreakHow to grow, heal, and become your best self through life’s most difficult experiencesMaria shares powerful insights on spirituality, resilience, and inner growth—offering wisdom for anyone navigating loss, loving someone through struggle, or seeking deeper meaning in life’s challenges. This episode is raw, real, and deeply human. If you’ve ever loved someone who was struggling…If you’ve ever experienced heartbreak, confusion, or grief…Or if you’re searching for healing and understanding— This conversation is for you. ✨ Subscribe to Happy Being Well for more conversations that support your healing, growth, and well-being. Watch the free Master Class Replay of "5 Daily Rituals That Rewire Your Mind, Reduce Stress & Attract a More Abundant Life" Master Class at https://happybeingwell.com/pages/master-classDownload free self-improvement e-books here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resourcesSubscribe to Happy Being Well's email newsletter for 10% off all wellness products and get event and news updates at http://www.happybeingwell.com

  7. Apr 27

    The Secret to Confident Decisions (Even When You Feel Stuck)

    Do you constantly overthink your decisions… replaying every possible outcome until you feel stuck, anxious, or paralyzed? In this episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia breaks down a powerful, simple approach to making confident decisions—without second-guessing yourself or waiting for the “perfect” answer. You’ll learn: Why overthinking is actually blocking your intuitionHow to trust yourself (even when you're unsure)A simple framework to make decisions faster and with clarityThe mindset shift that will free you from fear and self-doubtIf you’ve ever felt stuck between choices, afraid of making the “wrong” move, or constantly seeking validation—this episode will change how you approach decisions forever. ✨ It’s time to stop overthinking and start trusting yourself. Watch the free replay of "5 Daily Rituals That Rewire Your Mind, Reduce Stress & Attract a More Abundant Life" Master Class at https://happybeingwell.com/pages/master-class Download free self-improvment e-books here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resources This episode highlights other retailers in Huntington Beach, California such as: HB Electric: Your local source for E-Bikes and accessories at 326 Main Street #101 in Huntington Beach, California https://hbelectricbike.com Earth's Elements: Conscious products for body, mind, & soul https://earthselements.com Local Motion Hawaii (Surf Clothes, Surf Shop) at 401 Main Street , Huntington Beach, California

  8. Mar 31

    Liz Tenuto- When The Body Speaks: How Somatic Healing Sets You Free -The Workout Witch

    Is your anxiety, chronic pain, or insomnia actually stored trauma in the body?In this powerful episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia sits down with trauma-informed practitioner and “Workout Witch” Liz Tenuto to explore the science and spirituality of somatic healing and nervous system regulation.Liz Tenuto, author of, "When the Body Speaks: How Somatic Healing Sets You Free" (Will be Released on April 7th, 2026 in all bookstores & Amazon) shares how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, anxiety, muscle tension, and sleep issues — even years after the original experience. With a background in psychology, Pilates, and the Feldenkrais Method, and a community of millions online, Liz has helped thousands of students learn how to regulate their nervous systems and safely release stored tension.In this episode, we discuss:How trauma is stored in the bodyThe signs you may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawnWhy chronic pain is often a nervous system issueSomatic exercises for anxiety reliefHealing trauma without reliving painful memoriesHow to build emotional resilience through body awarenessWhy high-achieving women often live in survival modeIf you’re navigating chronic stress, emotional trauma, burnout, or unexplained body pain, this conversation will change how you understand healing. This is not about coping — it’s about reclaiming safety in your body. Subscribe to Happy Being Well for conversations on holistic wellness, spirituality, emotional healing, and living well in mind, body, and soul.✨ Follow Liz Tenuto on IG: @workoutwitch_ This podcast was hosted by: https://www.happybeingwell.com Subscribe to Happy Being Well's Email Newsletter for the latest wellness products & events. Download free wellness books at: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resources

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We talk about how to love ourselves, how to upgrade our identity, success & our life game! The daily rituals of billionaires. How to reprogram our minds to take massive action towards more success and much more!

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  • Creator
    Rita Farruggia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rita Farruggia
  • Show Website
    Happy Being Well

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