This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: The Most Needed Skills ep 40 What’s the most underrated life skill? In this fun and thought-provoking “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil dive into kindness, perseverance, and the lost art of fixing things. They explore how small acts of kindness can ripple through communities, why repairing instead of replacing is good for wellbeing, and how perseverance—whether through relationsh...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: Battling The Mind Sharks Marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse shares how the tools she used to conquer the impossible Bass Strait swim helped her face a breast cancer diagnosis. From choosing a double mastectomy to finding calm on the operating table, Tammy reveals the resilience, mindset, and support systems that carried her through treatment. A powerful look at wellbeing, cancer recovery, menta...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: She Took On Impossible and Won ep 38 Marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse shares her incredible story of becoming the only human to ever swim the treacherous Bass Strait. Battling hypothermia, ferocious waves, stingers, exhaustion, and self-doubt, Tammy reveals the mental toughness, preparation, and support that helped her achieve the “impossible.” This inspiring conversation dives deep into resilience,...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: A Year to LIve In Bed With Phil ep 37 If you had just one year to live, what would you change? In this cozy, funny, and thought-provoking “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil tackle life’s biggest question with warmth and humor. From decluttering sheds to Buddhist wisdom, from Bronnie Ware’s Top Five Regrets of the Dying to the 80-year Harvard study on happiness, the chat explores d...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #motivation, SHOWNOTES: Dreams, Miracles & Enlightenment #36 A powerful exploration of dreams, love, and the miracles hidden in everyday life. Psychotherapist Paul McDermott shares extraordinary stories of spiritual awakening, guidance through dreams, and a love story born from a single tango dance. This moving conversation uncovers how connection, awareness, and wonder can transform mental health, wellbeing, and even how w...

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Dying to Live # 35 What does it mean to truly meet someone where they are—even when they’re difficult, dying, or dismantling everything they once knew? In this deeply moving conversation with psychotherapist and author Paul McDermott, we explore love, loss, ego, and the lessons of dying that shape how we live. A powerful story about compassion, presence, and the radical shift that happens when we stop trying to fix others and instead simply walk beside t...

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Swapping Lives #34 In this lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil tackle a listener’s playful question: What if they swapped lives for a week—who would suffer more? Expect laughs, honesty, and a cheeky take on marriage, relationships, and what it really means to live inside someone else’s head. Perfect for anyone curious about love, connection, mental health in relationships, and finding humour in everyday chaos. Topics What would happen if...

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Influence Your Own Health Outcomes ep #33 How do you advocate for yourself when faced with a scary diagnosis or confusing medical process? This empowering episode explores practical tools for self-advocacy in healthcare—asking the right questions, finding allies, navigating second opinions, and building confidence. Packed with strategies for health literacy, communication, and confidence, it’s essential listening for anyone navigating illness, caregiving...

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Be Your Own Self Health Advocate #32 What do you do when your health is on the line—but you’re too scared to speak up? In this powerful episode, cancer survivor and patient advocate Luan Lawrenson-Woods shares how learning self-advocacy transformed her breast cancer journey. From brutal medical encounters to life-saving second opinions, Luan unpacks why speaking up isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you’ve ever felt dismissed in a medical setting or ...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Annoying Each Other ep #31 Living with someone long-term? Annoying habits are guaranteed. In this funny and relatable In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil swap stories of forgotten sunglasses, vanishing oven mitts, secret DIY projects, and communication fails. Along the way, they share how laughter, play, and not taking things too seriously can keep a relationship strong. A warm, witty look at love, marriage, and the art of surviving each other ...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: I Healed My Marriage in 30 Days #30 Can you really save a struggling marriage without changing your partner? In this inspiring wellbeing conversation, Toni shares the story of Lois, who felt stuck in her 25-year marriage until a simple 30-day challenge helped her rediscover love, joy, and gratitude. This episode explores mental health, relationships, and the surprising science of savouring—showing how shifting focus from flaws to appreciation can transfo...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Having, Being and Doing Enough ep 29 How do you know when you are enough, have enough, and do enough? In this inspiring episode, broadcaster, author, and former music journalist Sheridan Stewart shares how bushfires, burnout, and a life audit led to her 90-day challenge—and her bestselling book I Am Enough. Sheridan talks about stress, overwork, money habits, and the power of pressing pause. If you’ve ever battled overwhelm, financial stress, or identity...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Forgiveness PHILosophy Ep 28 Forgiveness isn’t easy it’s just essential for wellbeing, mental health, and healthy relationships. In this candid and funny “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil explore how forgiveness shapes resilience, why seeing from another’s perspective can heal bitterness, and why the process often feels like compost—growing good things out of life’s mess. With personal stories, insights from Fred Luskin, and hilarious apology not...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: How You Can Forgive ep #27 Forgiveness isn’t about letting someone off the hook—it’s about freeing yourself. In this powerful conversation with Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, we explore why unforgiveness harms mental health, how resentment fuels pain in both body and mind, and the practical steps anyone can take to release grudges, reduce stress, and create healthier relationships. If you’re struggling with anger, w...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Finding Inner Peace EP #26 What if forgiveness is the missing key to your wellbeing? In this powerful conversation, Stanford’s Dr. Fred Luskin—founder of the Forgiveness Project—shares how letting go of resentment rewires your brain, lowers stress, improves mental health, and transforms relationships. From the hidden costs of grudges to the surprising link between expectations, suffering, and inner peace, this episode offers practical steps to free yours...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: From Shitshow to Shift EP # 25 When life falls apart, it’s easy to spiral into anger, self-doubt, and misery. In this candid “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and Phil unpack how losing their business, illness, and humiliation nearly broke them—and how one powerful shift in understanding the brain turned despair into hope. A raw and funny conversation on resilience, mental health, and finding light in the darkest places. Topics Festival collapse and fina...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: From Dream to Disaster #24 Betrayal, resilience, and the messy beauty of starting something big. In this episode, Toni Powell shares the rise and collapse of the film festival she founded—an inspiring, heartbreaking, and ultimately transformative journey. Touching on wellbeing, resilience, relationships, and the psychology of trust and betrayal, this story offers hope for anyone navigating loss, stress, or the painful politics of human behaviour. Topics ...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Hip Hop For Healing EP 23 From dancing with Britney Spears to earning an Order of Australia, Winitha Bonnie has transformed hip hop into a powerful tool for social change. In this uplifting episode, we dive into her journey from awkward teen to motivational leader, exploring how dance helped her overcome depression, build resilience, and teach disadvantaged youth life-changing skills. If you’re interested in wellbeing, mental health, boundari...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Going For Gold - EP # 22 In this warm and witty In Bed with Phil episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni shares the origin story of the Heart of Gold International Film Festival—a dream sparked by a short film that changed her life. Together, she and Phil reveal the highs and heartbreaks of building a festival with heart: from screener groups of avocado farmers and pornographers, to miracles, wonder, and devastating loss. A raw, funny, and deeply human look at commu...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: A Highly Unlikely Story EP #21 What happens when an unlikely little film takes you from embarrassment to winning Best Short Film in Los Angeles? In this episode, Toni and Phil share the surreal story of how Looking Good—a seven-minute film shot with family—unexpectedly launched them into film festivals, celebrity encounters, and conversations that changed lives. A story about resilience, serendipity, creative obsession, and the surprising power of ...