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Happiness in Progress

An Emmy-award winning journalist hosts Happiness in Progress. You'll hear from some incredibly inspiring people and get motivation each episode to better your life and find your own happiness.

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#254 Your Biggest Obstacle is Believing in Yourself Ft. Dr Shadé Zahrai

Do you trust yourself? In this episode of Happiness in Progress, we dive into the core of self trust and how it impacts our lives. Many of us wait for self confidence. Discover insights into personal development and personal growth that challenge the idea of waiting for the 'right time' or 'being ready'. In this episode of Happiness in Progress, you're going to hear from Shadé Zahrai about her new…

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#253 The Stress Reset Every Overworked Woman Needs to Hear ft. Marina Wright

Isn't it cute how we have to respond to an email, but our nervous sytem thinks it's a bear? In this episode, I sit down with Marina Wright, author of The Cortisol Reset Plan , to talk about what's actually happening inside our stressed-out, overworked bodies. In this conversation, you're going to learn what exactly cortisol is and why modern life is asking ancient systems to do impossible things.…

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#252 You're NOT Behind! Releasing 2025 and Entering 2026 Right

It has been a long five years since the pandemic, and I completely understand if your growth feels invisible. Before you rush into new goals, routines, or resolutions for 2026, this is your permission to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity instead of pressure. In this episode of Happiness in Progress , I walk you through how to intentionally close the Year of the Snake (2025) and step…

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#251 What Financial Freedom Really Means (and How to Get It) ft. Phil Weiss

Most people think financial freedom means having more money, but that belief is exactly what keeps them stuck and unhappy. In this episode of Happiness in Progress , I sit down with financial expert Phil Weiss to redefine what financial freedom actually is, how to prepare for retirement without fear, how to use tools like an HSA correctly, and the mindset shifts that separate stressed earners from…

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#250 The Power of Intentional Gratitude + Try This Practice

A gratitude practice is often just listing things you're thankful for, but this guided practice goes deeper. I read about creating a gratitude grid in Carol Look's recent book. And I wanted to share it with you. Learn how this practice helps you pause, get present, and be intentional about your gratitude. In this episode, you'll learn: - What intentional gratitude really is - How it can create…

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#249 How to Figure Out what YOU WANT and Actually Trust Your Own Voice ft. Jessica Frew

On this episode of Happiness in Progress, I'm joined by author and bold decision coach Jessica Frew. This is a powerful conversation about trusting yourself, breaking out of the boxes you were given, and finally stopping the cycle of "should-ing" on yourself. Jessica shares why so many women feel like they need a permission slip to be themselves and how to start trusting your self. In this episode…

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#248 Don't Wait for January 1st! Make This Shift to Accomplish Your Goals

Are you waiting for January 1 to finally start your goals? Research shows that most New Year's resolutions fail by January 19, but there's a better way! In this episode, I'm breaking down the power of the "winter arc." Why starting your goals RIGHT NOW will give you the momentum you need to succeed in 2026. You'll learn: - Why January 1st goals work against you - Why most resolutions fail and how…

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#247 Power Struggles with Your Kids? Try This Parenting Approach Instead feat. Dr. Erika Bocknek

Power struggles with our kids are absolutely exhausting. In this episode, Danielle Craig talks with Dr. Erika Bocknek to explore how to stop trying to control your child's behavior and start building a reciprocal relationship that lasts a lifetime. Dr. Bocknek, shares how shifting from behavior control to connection-based parenting helps your child build trust, confidence, and independence. You'll…

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#246 Can You Love Your Body and Want to Change It? Weight Loss, Ozempic and Body Positivity ft. Andy Neal

What if you love your body, but still want to change it? That's the question I'm taking to today's guest. You're going to hear from outdoor creator, filmmaker and mental health advocate Andy Neal . In this conversation, Andy opens up about his weight loss journey while being a voice in the body positivity space. In this powerful conversation with Danielle Craig, Andy shares what it's really like…

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#245 The Real Weight You Need to Lose (It's Not on the Scale)

The problem isn't your weight. It's the stories you're writing about it. In this episode of Happiness in Progress, Danielle Craig dives into the emotional and mental "weight" that keeps us stuck in shame, comparison, and judgement. You'll learn how to rewrite three of the biggest body stories holding you back: "I should look like XYZ." "Weight loss is the most important thing that can happen to…

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