All content for Happiness Reflected is the property of University of Alberta Days of Action Committee and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
A podcast where we talk about happiness and listen to poems from the University of Alberta community reflecting on their experience of happiness.
The hosts of Happiness Reflected Season 3, Maria, Youngjin, Olivia (Xander) and Kasia gather for one last happy conversation to reflect on what they have taken away from their conversations with this season's guest artists.
Kasis has a conversation with guest artist Atlas, who shares insights through their poem Finding a Home within this Body and what they are learning about happiness through showing up for themselves.
Host Kasia and guest artist Sonika discuss her poem Little Things. They explore happiness as a universal human need and how being mindful of simple everyday moments cultivates wellbeing.
Host Xander and guest artist Abby discuss her poem Doug the Cashier, and bring whimsy to the conversation about how to intentionally foster happiness building habits.
Host Maria and guest artist Sarah draw inspiration from Sarah's performance piece Ready or Not to talk about rediscovering child-like joy in our day-to-day, and how this can help promote happiness and overall well being. Follow Sarah Wilson’s work on Instagram, @thepulpexperience
Host Youngjin and guest artist Katherine talk about supportive relationships--what they are and how to cultivate them, drawing inspiration from Katherine's poem Sun Sneaks Through Leaves. You can learn more about Katherine’s work at https://www.katherinekoller.ca/.
Kyra Thompson reads her poem, the tired still make it home, and we talk about how,despite unplanned detours through life's journey, we can trust that we'll still find happiness.
Stephen Cruikshank reads his poem, This Old Stage, and we discuss how the experience of happiness can emerge from hard times, and how remembering who we are can be a source of strength.
Shawna Manchkowsky reads her delightful poem, Ode to Eggnog, and reminds us that even some of the little things in life have great power (for happiness!).
RRylee MacLennan reads her poem, A Weekend at Home and we talk about how our close relationships not only bring us joy, but that we can reciprocate and contribute to the happiness of those we are close to.
Dans cet épisode spécial, Belinda lit son poème Un moment est une réalité résonante. Ce poème parle de petits gestes de gentillesse même dans les plus difficiles moments de la vie.
