What Makes You Happy‪?‬ Jake Pearson

In this episode of "What Makes You Happy" podcast, host Jake Pearson speaks with actress Shonda Royall about her journey in pursuing her passion for storytelling through various art forms. Shonda shares how she has found happiness in serving others, not just in her personal life but also in her acting profession where she works collaboratively to assist visionaries in achieving their goals.
According to Shonda, looking outside oneself is the key to pursuing true happiness. She emphasizes the importance of serving others and contributing to their needs, which brings her a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Shonda believes that serving others not only makes her happy but also helps her to refocus her mind and remember her purpose on Earth.
Listeners of the podcast can learn from Shonda's experiences and insights about finding happiness through serving others. Whether it's through their personal lives or in their professions, listeners can take away valuable lessons about how to pursue true happiness and fulfillment in life.
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Today, Jake Pearson welcomes Tracy Cole, a podcaster and educator who is also a part-owner of the Siren Soapbox podcast. Tracy shares her thoughts on what happiness means to her and how saying yes more to life can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
She believes that saying yes to opportunities, even if they make us uncomfortable, can help us grow and become happier individuals.
Jake and Tracy also discuss more of saying yes more to life and stepping outside of our comfort zones. Tracy offers some practical advice for listeners who want to start saying yes more to life, including starting small and building up to bigger challenges.
Tune in for inspiring insights and practical tips to find more happiness in your life by saying yes to new experiences and taking risks.
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In this episode of the What Makes You Happy podcast, host Jake Pearson sits down with Ann Griffin, a healthcare innovator, and educator, to discuss the importance of embracing your inner voice for a happier life. Ann teaches healthcare professionals how to enhance their symptom interpretation, leading to better and faster care outcomes for patients.
Ann invites listeners to embrace a playful spirit, which can lead to surprising receptiveness from others.
Ann also emphasizes the importance of listening to our hearts and identifying what makes us antsy in anticipation of experiencing. This could be anything from charcoal drawings on the river to walking your dog while listening to a book. Ann encourages listeners to do more of what makes them wiggle with anticipation and to embrace their inner voice in pursuing what truly makes them happy.
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In this episode of the What Makes You Happy podcast, host Jake Pearson is joined by Maya Lombarts, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and the founder of Healthy High Achievers. Maya shares her unique approach to organizing one's life in a way that is structured yet flexible, allowing individuals to prioritize and still have energy at the end of the day to enjoy their evenings.
Maya's Belgian and Peruvian cultural mix allows her to apply what she calls "flexible planning" to everything she does. She believes that happiness can be found in the little things, such as enjoying tea in a colorful cup and a warm blanket or singing. Additionally, Maya values the ability to decide on the spot whether she feels like being social or not, and believes that having this flexibility contributes to her overall happiness.
Throughout the episode, Jake and Maya discuss the importance of finding balance in one's life and how it can lead to greater happiness. They touch on topics such as self-care, time management, and the benefits of having a flexible mindset. Listeners are sure to pick up loads of aha moments from this episode with actionable tips and insights for achieving greater balance and happiness in their own lives.
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In this episode of "What Makes You Happy," host Jake Pearson sits down with Victoria Gallagher, a Law of Attraction Author and Hypnosis audio creator.
Victoria shares her insights on how to live a life of bliss aligned with your dreams through her meditation and having a cozy test. She explains the importance of appreciating the present moment while having fun adventures to look forward to.
Victoria also shares her personal tips on finding happiness, including spending time with her cats, enjoying a good cup of coffee, meditating, and doing what makes you feel cozy.
Listeners are in for a treat as Victoria talks about her passion for inspiring others. So, whether you're looking for practical advice on achieving your dream life or seeking inspiration to find happiness, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this episode of the What Makes You Happy Podcast, host Jake Pearson talks to Sharon Rolph, a life coach and author.
Sharon helps retirees turn the mundane into marvelous and chase away boredom and depression for an energized life of freedom and purpose. She talks about how being true to oneself and living from the heart can bring immense joy and happiness.
Sharon shares her own experiences and how retirement can cause people to lose their identity, which leads to unhappiness. She suggests that people should get in touch with what makes them happy on the inside and be their authentic selves to bring contentment, meaning, and purpose to their lives.
Are you struggling to find purpose and meaning in your life, especially after retiring? Then you'll want to tune into the latest episode of the What Makes You Happy Podcast with guest Sharon.
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