Know Happiness

Lindsay Mars
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A series about how we seek, find, and sustain happiness in some of the most unusual ways. 

  1. 6h ago

    Understand Stress & Find Your Happy Place Anywhere w/ Dr. Gary Sprouse | Ep. 26 [NEW]

    Send us Fan Mail Stress may feel like an unavoidable part of life, but Dr. Gary Sprouse believes we already have the tools to experience less of it. Lindsay sits down with Dr. Sprouse, a physician with 38 years of experience and the author of "Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress". Known as “The Less Stress Doc,” he shares how decades of caring for patients led him to recognize the powerful connection between stress, physical health, addiction, self-esteem, worry and overall happiness. Lindsay and Dr. Sprouse also discuss Dr. Sprouse’s Stress-Reducer Loop Model, which is a compassionate framework for understanding addiction as an attempt to manage stress rather than a moral failure or permanent identity. ----------- For more information on Dr. Sprouse – Website: https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/ Email: lessstressdoc@gmail.com ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - What Led Dr. Sprouse into Medicine 03:31 - How Stress Impacted Dr. Spouse's Patients' Health 05:00 - When Dr. Spouse Chose Stress Reduction 09:44 - Dr. Spouse's Transition Away from Traditional Medicine 14:00 - "I'm the less-stress doc. Not the no-stress doc." 15:20 - The New Definition of Stress Origins 16:59 - Stress Misconceptions of Today 19:36 - Defining a Person's "Happy Place" 24:20 - "I worry about worrying too much." 28:42 - The 4-Step Process for Guilt & Forgiveness 33:37 - Guilt vs. Regret 37:02 - How to Apply Realistic Optimism in Your Life 43:09 - A Point System to Boost Self-esteem 50:11- What is the Function of the Perspective Prism? 54:55 - Understanding Addiction with the Stress-Reducer Loop Model 01:01:57 - The Disease of Choice 01:04:55 - Dr. Spouse's Main Message for Viewers 01:06:21 - What Does Happiness Mean to Dr. Spouse? 01:08:05 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #lessstress #stressreduction #selfesteem

  2. Jul 6

    Learning to Be Unbothered & Truly Happy w/ Diane Walker | Ep. 25 [NEW]

    Send us Fan Mail Diane Walker’s story is one of deep transformation from years of negative self-talk, body shame, survival mode, drinking and toxic relationships to a life rooted in peace, joy, nature, healing and self-love. In this conversation, Diane shares how Reiki, plant medicine, meditation and deep self-reflection helped her completely shift the way she experiences life. She opens up about body image struggles, domestic violence, healing alongside her children, and learning how to become “unbothered” by the chaos around her. ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - How Diane Defines Happiness 01:55 - The Evolution of Diane Today 03:07 - Gender Differences with Body Discomfort 07:15 - Diane's Life in Her Hardest Season 10:08 - The Beginning of Diane's Body Image Struggles 11:23 - Connection of Body, Trauma & Relationships 13:12 - The Life of a Single Mom 17:23 - Diane's Battle of Domestic Violence & Her Advice 24:12 - Diane's Gradual Shift Led by Plant Medicine 29:21 - Beliefs Diane Had to Unlearn in Her Journey 35:12 - "Nothing about life changed, but I changed." 39:03 - How Others Showed Up During Diane's Healing 44:40 - What Having a Good Relationship with Yourself Looks Like 45:33 - How to Create Ease in Your Life 46:26 - What Diane Would Say to Her Past Self 47:00 - Diane's Advice to Those Wanting to Heal 47:58 - What's Next for Diane? 49:56 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #plantmedicine #bodyimagehealing

    Learning to Be Unbothered & Truly Happy w/ Diane Walker | Ep. 25 [NEW]

  3. Jun 8

    You Are Not Alone: A Survivor’s Story of Healing & Hope w/ Kristin Armstrong | Ep. 24

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Kristen — a mother, writer and advocate who is courageously sharing her story after years of deep inner work. Kristen opens up about surviving sexual assault in college, the long-term impact of trauma and self-blame, and what it took for her to finally begin healing. She shares how therapy, motherhood, writing and reconnecting with her voice helped her reclaim her life, her value and her happiness. Kristen’s story is a reminder that survivors are not alone, they are not responsible for what happened to them, and healing is possible — even decades later. ----------- For more information on Kristin – Website: https://www.kristintuckerarmstrong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristintuckerarmstrong/ ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - What Happiness Means to Kristin 02:06 - The Value of Motherhood 03:50 - How Kristin's Definition of Happiness Has Evolved 06:24 - What Was Kristin's Childhood Like? 08:22 - How Kristin Handled Emotions Early in Life 09:49 - Early Environments Shape Difficult Processes 12:09 - Kristin's Experience with Sexual Assault in College 19:43 - A Woman's Vulnerability & Fear of Going Out 21:48 - The Effects of Not Processing Emotions 30:53 - Kristin's Conversation with Her Husband about Her Past 32:36 - Kristin's 2nd Experience with Sexual Assault 39:43 - Why Kristin Can Publicly Speak on Her Past 42:42 - The Impact Kristin Hopes to Have on Other Women 45:51 - "You're not responsible, and you're not alone." 48:17 - How Kristin's Relationship with Herself Has Changed 51:24 - Where to Get the Support You Need 53:21 - How MOCSA Positively Impacted Kristin 54:41 - Kristin's Inspiration to Write Her Book 57:38 - How Kristin's Journey Shaped Her Motherhood 01:01:38 - What Happiness Feels Like Today for Kristin 01:03:14 - Kristin's Advice to Her Younger Self & Listeners 01:05:26 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #sexualassaultawareness #MOCSA

    You Are Not Alone: A Survivor’s Story of Healing & Hope w/ Kristin Armstrong | Ep. 24

  4. May 11

    Healing While Raising Children: Montessori, Connection & Breaking Cycles w/ Faye Khoury | Ep. 23

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with Faye Khoury — also known as The Monti Mama — a certified Montessori teacher, neuroscience-informed parent coach, student of biblical psychology, mother of five in a blended family and author of "Montessori as a Lifestyle". Faye shares how Montessori is truly a mindset shift: - Seeing children as capable humans - Allowing them to contribute - Letting go of unnecessary control, and - Building connection through everyday moments We talk about what it means to raise capable, confident, independent children — not through perfection, but through presence, repair, and trust. So, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged or unsure whether you’re doing parenting “right,” this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to repair, reconnect and choose a different way forward. ----------- For more information on Faye – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faye.themontimama/ Website: www.fayekhoury.com "Montessori as a Lifestyle" Book: https://themontimama.thrivecart.com/montessori-lifestyle/ ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Why Happiness Means Connection 05:17 - Who is Faye? 08:14 - How the Loss of Her Father Shaped Faye 14:09 - How Early Loss Structures Parental Control 17:37 - Faye's Start with Montessori 19:39 - The Deeper Meaning of Montessori 21:16 - The Impact of Montessori on Children's Capabilities 27:13 - Why Contribution Creates Belonging 28:45 - The Misunderstandings of Montessori 30:02 - Neuroscience & Montessori Coorelation w/ Child Development 32:47 - "I'm healing alongside my children." 35:41 - Focal Shift from Aesthetic to Mindset 37:26 - Where Can One Begin to Learn About Montessori? 39:22 - Why Learning to Disagree Matters Today 43:27 - The Core Message of Faye's Book 44:23 - Weaving Faith into Montessori Practice 45:26 - Faye's Message to Parents Who Feel Behind 46:09 - What Faye Would Tell Her Younger Self 47:18 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #montessori #childdevelopment #parentalcontrol

    Healing While Raising Children: Montessori, Connection & Breaking Cycles w/ Faye Khoury | Ep. 23

  5. Apr 13

    The Truth About Burnout, Trauma & Healing Your Body w/ Jessica Ann | Ep. 22

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Jessica Ann for a powerful conversation on what it really means to find and sustain happiness from within. Jess is a former hospice nurse turned soul-led business owner, healer, and coach. She shares her deeply personal journey from working in hospice care, witnessing death and transformation daily, to navigating burnout, postpartum depression and ultimately stepping into her purpose through energy healing, somatic work and coaching. This episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase externally; it’s something you cultivate internally through presence, connection, and self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your purpose… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. ----------- For more information on Jessica Ann – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaann_co/ Website for 1:1 Services: https://www.jessicaann.co  Jessica's Certification Program: https://www.somaticenergeticsacademy.com ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - How Jessica Defines Happiness 01:30 - How Being a Hospice Nurse Shaped Jessica 08:55 - What Death Teaches You About Presence & Purpose 11:29 - Hospice Care to a Soul-Led Business Coach 17:56 - What is Somatic Healing? 24:37 - How Jessica Identifies & Handles Burnout 32:27 - "What the f#%k is my purpose?!" 35:39 - A Woman's Need to Find a Passion Outside of Motherhood 41:07 - The Higher-Self Perspective [How Jess Tunes In] 45:55 - Why Mindset Work isn't Permanent Healing 49:47 - What is Intuitive Tapping? 51:36 - "To be happy, stay curious." 53:53 - Why Jess's Boys are Her Purpose [Spiritual Awakening] 58:16 - One Small Way to Feel More Alive 01:00:12 - The Misconception of Happiness 01:00:55 - "Start taking radical responsibility for your life." 01:02:04 - One Embodied Truth of Happiness 01:03:05 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #burnout #somatichealing #sustainhappiness

    The Truth About Burnout, Trauma & Healing Your Body w/ Jessica Ann | Ep. 22

  6. Mar 23

    Sibling Relationships & How Childhood Shapes You Differently w/ Dustin Fults | Ep. 21

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with my brother, Dustin, for one of the most personal and honest conversations we’ve ever had. Life can be messy, chaotic and sometimes painful, but we dive into what happiness really means when life isn’t perfect. From growing up in a single-parent household to navigating divorce, parenting, and forgiveness, this conversation explores how our childhood shaped who we are today. 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Happiness Means to Dustin... 03:40 - The Benefits & Challenges of Involved Parenthood 09:03 - Dustin's Earliest Childhood Memories 16:35 - Same Household, Different Perspectives 27:19 - One Childhood Story that Shaped Dustin 32:50 - What Childhood Felt Like for Dustin 35:35 - Dustin's Purpose on this Earth 37:20 - Lindsay & Dustin Share Personal Stories 46:12 - Stories & Teachings of Adulthood 53:33 - What is Dustin's Legacy? 54:56 - Memories of Sibling Rivalries 57:49 - Outro ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #healingjourney #brothersister #parenthood #childhoodmemories

  7. Feb 23

    Divine Feminine, Trauma & Spiritual Awakening w/ Katelyn Dotson | Ep. 20

    Send us Fan Mail 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - What Is Happiness to Katelyn? 01:38 - Katelyn's Journey in the "Alchemy of Self" Course 10:55 - Navigating Devine Femininity in a Masculine World 21:00 - "Go back. You're not done." [Story of Triumph through Assault] 30:32 - Katelyn's Path to Facilitation for Women 37:13 - A Shift in Consciousness Since COVID-19  42:52 - How Medicine Opens You Up 44:03 - Practices that Keep Katelyn Grounded 45:16 - Catalysts Following a Death in Katelyn's Family 51:20 - Katelyn's Advice to Spiritual Journey Beginners 53:51 - What's Next for Katelyn? 55:40 - Outro ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #codependency #boundaries #addictionrecovery #anxietytherapy #healthyrelationships

    Divine Feminine, Trauma & Spiritual Awakening w/ Katelyn Dotson | Ep. 20

  8. Jan 26

    Codependency, Boundaries & Healing the Family System w/ Rachael DeKoning | Ep. 19

    Send us Fan Mail Therapist & recovery advocate Rachael DeKoning breaks down the psychology of addiction, anxiety, codependency, boundaries and healthy relationships. In this grounded and illuminating conversation with host Lindsay, Rachel shares both professional insights and personal experiences to help you understand yourself, your loved ones and your patterns more clearly; and shift toward healing and fulfillment. 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - What Happiness Means to Rachael 02:46 - Rachael's Path to Helping Those with Addiction & Anxiety 10:27 - "Addiction is a family disease." [A Codependency Study] 35:40 - The Misconceptions of Boundaries 40:44 - Setting Boundaries Early in a Relationship 52:33 - Transformational Properties: "All patterns keep people stuck." 58:50 - "My addiction fueled my codependency." 01:01:19 - The Average Man's Codependency in a Relationship 01:03:29 - Outro ----------- For more information on Rachael – TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapistinrecovery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach2978/ ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #codependency #boundaries #addictionrecovery #anxietytherapy #healthyrelationships

    Codependency, Boundaries & Healing the Family System w/ Rachael DeKoning | Ep. 19
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A series about how we seek, find, and sustain happiness in some of the most unusual ways. 

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  • Creator
    Lindsay Mars
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Know Happiness
  • Show Website
    Know Happiness