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The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Bona Normandeau
130 episodes
3 months ago
The Easy Plus One Method: A Nutrition Coach's Simple Approach to Lasting HealthGuest: Staci Lynch, Certified Functional Nutrition Coach Episode Summary Have you ever experienced "food fear"? That anxiety around social eating, not knowing what's safe for your body, or feeling like a high-maintenance guest everywhere you go? In this powerful episode, Bona sits down with functional nutrition coach Staci Lynch, who shares her incredible journey from childhood food obsession and 250+ pounds in hi...
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The Easy Plus One Method: A Nutrition Coach's Simple Approach to Lasting HealthGuest: Staci Lynch, Certified Functional Nutrition Coach Episode Summary Have you ever experienced "food fear"? That anxiety around social eating, not knowing what's safe for your body, or feeling like a high-maintenance guest everywhere you go? In this powerful episode, Bona sits down with functional nutrition coach Staci Lynch, who shares her incredible journey from childhood food obsession and 250+ pounds in hi...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
How To,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
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The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
The Easy Plus One Method: A Nutrition Coach's Simple Approach to Lasting Health EP#129
The Easy Plus One Method: A Nutrition Coach's Simple Approach to Lasting HealthGuest: Staci Lynch, Certified Functional Nutrition Coach Episode Summary Have you ever experienced "food fear"? That anxiety around social eating, not knowing what's safe for your body, or feeling like a high-maintenance guest everywhere you go? In this powerful episode, Bona sits down with functional nutrition coach Staci Lynch, who shares her incredible journey from childhood food obsession and 250+ pounds in hi...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Understanding Metabolic Health with RN Sharleen Lucas EP#128
You know that feeling when you're "doing everything right" but still feel exhausted by 3 PM? Or when your doctor says your labs look "normal" but you definitely don't feel normal? This week, I'm chatting with Sharleen Lucas—an RN who left traditional hospital nursing because she was tired of seeing people suffer without real solutions. Sharleen breaks down metabolic health in a way that actually makes sense (and doesn't make you feel like you need a medical degree to understand it). What We ...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Thriving Through the Empty Nest Transition with Coach Diana McIntosh EP#127
In today's episode I'm talking to empty nest coach Diana McIntosh about navigating the emotional and identity shifts that come with children leaving home. Diana shares her personal journey as a single mom, her “3C Framework” for rediscovering passion and purpose, and practical tools—like her “Magic Morning Reset”—to help women move from surviving to thriving. Key Takeaways: The emotional complexity of sending kids off to universityHow to avoid placing your sadness on your childrenThe power of...
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5 months ago
23 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Happiness by Design: Chris Ayotte on Building a Life Around What Matters Most EP#126
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Chris Ayotte, former Army officer and host of The Northern Sentinels podcast, to explore what it means to live a life shaped by intentionality, priorities, and personal fulfillment. After years of military service and multiple deployments, Chris made a life-changing decision: to step away from the Army and spend his daughter’s final two years of high school fully present at home. What followed was a transformative six-month journey of reflection, rec...
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6 months ago
28 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
The Power of Creative Expression: Healing & Transformation with Sam Horton EP#125
The Power of Creative Expression: Healing & Transformation with Sam Horton Have you ever felt stuck in your emotions or struggled to find a way to express yourself? In this episode of The Happier You, we explore the transformative power of creative expression with special guest Sam Horton. Sam shares her journey of using creativity as a tool for healing and personal growth, showing us how tapping into our artistic side—whether through writing, painting, music, or movement—can be a powerfu...
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8 months ago
24 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Breaking the February Funk: How to Find Joy in the Toughest Month EP#124
Does February ever feel like the longest, toughest month? You’re not alone! From the post-holiday slump to the pressure of Valentine’s Day, February can be a hard month to get through. But what if you could change that? In this episode, Bona discusses how small mindset shifts and intentional actions can transform February from a dark, dreary month into one filled with light and joy. Discover practical tips for navigating the February blues and how you can take control of your happiness, even ...
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9 months ago
7 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Mastering Transitions: Strategies to Thrive During Life’s Big Changes EP#123
In this episode of The Happier You podcast, I sit down with transition coach Jodi Webster to discuss navigating life’s major changes. Whether a transition is planned or unexpected, it can be difficult to handle. Jodi shares her personal journey into transition coaching, reflecting on her own career shifts and the challenges she faced without guidance. This episode dives into Jodi’s top tools and advice for navigating transitions, from practical strategies like maintaining an up-to...
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9 months ago
32 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
2025 Planning Made Easy: Celebrate Wins, Set Goals, and Love Your Life EP#122
Do you want to make 2025 the year you truly love? In this episode, I simplify the process of goal-setting and annual planning with a fun and practical approach designed to work for you. Whether 2024 left you feeling accomplished or drained, this framework will help you celebrate your wins, set meaningful goals, and create a life you’re excited to wake up to every day. If you’ve ever struggled with staying motivated or sticking to resolutions, this episode is packed with tips to make 2025 plan...
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9 months ago
9 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Happiness Isn’t Always Easy: A Real Talk About Struggles, Joy, and Resilience EP#121
In this heartfelt episode of The Happier You podcast, I sit down with Patricia Van Der Laan, my happiness mentor of over four years. Patricia has been a guiding light in my own happiness journey, and this year, she has faced incredible challenges with resilience, grit, and grace that continue to inspire me. Together, we discuss the real, messy truth about happiness—how it’s not always easy, and why it’s okay to acknowledge the struggles along the way. Patricia shares her insights into navigat...
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10 months ago
23 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Gratitude, Spoons, and The Gap: Why Happiness Takes Practice EP#120
December at The Happier You community is all about gratitude! It’s one of the first happiness tools I implemented, and it’s simple, free, and life-changing. In this episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt story from Benjamin Hardy’s book The Gap and The Gain that hit me right where I live. It’s about focusing on what’s missing instead of appreciating what’s already there—and how gratitude can shift that perspective. I also introduce you to a powerful tool called mental subtraction—a research-backed ...
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11 months ago
7 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
December Gratitude Challenge: A Great Way to Unlock Holiday Happiness EP#119
Episode Description: The holiday season can be both magical and overwhelming. As we navigate the busy festivities, it’s easy to forget to pause and appreciate the blessings we already have. In this weeks episode I am inviting you into our December Gratitude Challenge, a simple and powerful way to bring more holiday happiness into your life. I discuss how practicing gratitude, especially during challenging times, can help shift your focus from what you don't have to appreciating what’s already...
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11 months ago
10 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself EP#118
As the holiday season approaches, we're surrounded by ads telling us that happiness can be wrapped, boxed, and gifted. But is the best gift you can give yourself something you can buy? In today’s episode, we’re exploring what it really means to give ourselves a gift that brings true joy and fulfillment—no price tag required. Using Gary Chapman's concept of the Five Love Languages as our framework, we’re diving into how each love language can guide us toward discovering the most meaningful gif...
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12 months ago
12 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Holiday Happiness: How to Plan Ahead and Find Joy Without the Stress EP#117
Episode Summary: The holidays are just around the corner—are you ready? Whether you’re the type to have your Christmas shopping done in September or you prefer to wing it, this episode is for you! Today, we’re diving into how planning ahead can transform your holiday season from chaotic to calm. With practical tips and personal stories, you’ll learn how to set boundaries, create new traditions, and design a holiday season that brings more joy and less stress. Inspired by Brené Brown’s approac...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: How to See Failures as Growth Opportunities EP#116
In today’s episode, I’m diving into how we can turn setbacks into stepping stones. Instead of seeing failure as something that happens to us, what if we could see it as something happening for us—a way to help us learn and grow? I share a personal story about some of the setbacks I faced early on in my military career and the lessons I learned that still help me today. I’ll walk you through a five-step process to help you reframe your own setbacks, moving from feeling defeated to feeling empo...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
The Secret to Healthier Relationships: Demystifying Boundaries with Diane Sorensen EP#115
Hey, happy people! In today's episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back Diane Sorensen. You might remember Diane from her previous appearance on the podcast, where we dived into the Rescue and Empowerment Triangles. This time, Diane and I explore the powerful and sometimes misunderstood topic of boundaries. Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no? I know I have! It’s something I’m working on myself, and in this episode, Diane helps us demystify boundaries so we ca...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself: Happiness Tools for Real Life EP#114
Episode Title: What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself: Happiness Tools for Real Life Welcome back to season five of The Happier You podcast! In this episode, Bona shares a powerful interview with Teri Murray, who participated in one of the early 21 Day Happiness Challenges. Together, they explore key happiness tools, including “What You Offer to Others, You Give to Yourself” and the importance of self-compassion. Teri opens up about how she used these tools in her life, including help...
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1 year ago
15 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Embrace Your Strengths: Discover & Own Your Unique Abilities EP#113
Episode Summary: In the final installment of the summer rerun series, I am encouraging you to focus on your strengths and stop being your own worst critic. This episode is all about recognizing the amazing things you're good at and embracing them instead of fixating on your weaknesses. Key Takeaways: Focus on Strengths: Stop dwelling on your shortcomings and start acknowledging what you do well. Celebrate your talents, whether it's being a good friend, a supportive partner, or a dedicat...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Rediscovering Joy: Why Creativity and Play Matter (Part 2) EP#112
In today's special rerun episode, we delve into the transformative power of play. Following up on our exploration of creativity in the first part of this two-part series, we now turn our focus to how play can rejuvenate our lives, reduce stress, and spark joy. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a little fun, this episode is for you! Why Play Matters Discover why play isn't just for kids—it's essential for adults too! Play has profound benefits for our mental well-...
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1 year ago
10 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Rediscovering Joy: Why Creativity and Play Matter (Part 1-Rerun) EP#111
Host: Bona Normandeau Episode Title: " Rediscovering Joy: Why Creativity and Play Matter (Part 1)" Podcast Website: The Happier You Episode Summary: Welcome to the Happier You Podcast! In this week's episode, I delve into the transformative power of creativity and play. This is the first part of a two-part series exploring how these elements can rejuvenate our lives. Do you feel uninspired or stuck? Are you feeling claustrophobic in your life or burdened by your current situation? If there's...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Life Lessons from a Plane Crash Survivor (Rerun) EP#110
Episode Title: Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Life Lessons from a Plane Crash Survivor Original Air Date: August 9, 2020 (Don't Postpone Your Life) Hosts: Bona Normandeau & Dany Normandeau Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, we revisit our conversation inspired by Ric Elias' impactful 2011 TED talk, "3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed." Ric Elias was one of the passengers aboard the flight that made a miraculous crash-landing in the Hudson River in 2009. His reflectio...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

The Happier You: Empowering Your Journey to a Joyful and Fulfilling Life
The Easy Plus One Method: A Nutrition Coach's Simple Approach to Lasting HealthGuest: Staci Lynch, Certified Functional Nutrition Coach Episode Summary Have you ever experienced "food fear"? That anxiety around social eating, not knowing what's safe for your body, or feeling like a high-maintenance guest everywhere you go? In this powerful episode, Bona sits down with functional nutrition coach Staci Lynch, who shares her incredible journey from childhood food obsession and 250+ pounds in hi...