Just a 23 year old self help fanatic with a stubborn conviction that there's always something we can do to create more happiness in our lives, a desire to help us all actualize it and a microphone that I'll work out how to properly use eventually.
Links to my socials
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod
Howdy Amigos
Today we're starting a conversation on what romanticizing your life actually means and how to do it. You'll learn :
- How to use your ability to be envious of other people's lives to romanticize your own
- The relevance of the reticular activating system in romanticizing your life
- Where I go on the internet to get inspiration on things to do to romanticize my life
- How to play IRL Sims (the ultimate game of romanticization)
- And what savouring is and why you should be doing it
Much love and enjoy✨
Mentions
Molly's tiktok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdVhaNTS/
Hannah Connolly's socials : https://linktr.ee/hanauchocolat?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9d86f206-63ff-48f8-9308-546a7739fc6d
Links to my socials: (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
17 Aug 2025
16 : It's Eeyore season again | takeaways from a depressive episode
This episode we're talking about what's been going on in my life for the past couple of months and what I’ve taken away from them, including:
- Why being a fresh uni graduate can be so difficult
- What happiness *really* is
- Ways in which you can change your routine to help yourself when you're struggling mentally
- The importance of practicing healthy habits when you're NOT struggling
- Why a low patch can springboard you to new heights
And a lil bit more
Sending extra love and hugs to anyone who's going through a rough time, we've got this❤️
Bisous xxxx
Mentions
10% Happier podcast episode : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dapiXqC7Xw2ikB9MT0sjN?si=bbff83fd7cbf419f
The region beta paradox :
https://youtu.be/tWH0pcCJp4c?si=A6DShXxT0F4aMc97
Links to my socials: (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
3 Aug 2025
15: Making sense of perfectionism
Today's episode is all about perfectionism and we're going to cover:
- Why black and white thinking makes so much sense to perfectionists
- Why you'd rather do no work than do less than a perfect day's work
- Where perfectionism stems from and how it's a coping mechanism for fear
-How perfectionism holds you back from your dreams and what it does to you emotionally
-The difference between perfectionism and high standards
-How to start overcoming it
And lots more, including a few personal stories and a Mario Kart analogy🏎
Love you all xxx
Other episode mentions:
The Psychology of your 20s : 86. Perfectionism and academic anxietyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1gnwX20d4m3DJRIWiyEvUV?si=0d48srjCT-K_6xGEvzEpkg (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gnwX20d4m3DJRIWiyEvUV?si=0d48srjCT-K_6xGEvzEpkg)
The Psychology of your 20s : 298. How to make your life more funhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4VQf13ODyWN1XahxN4X2Mh?si=rw8jKpTtTLu3_4xUQTnZKg (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VQf13ODyWN1XahxN4X2Mh?si=rw8jKpTtTLu3_4xUQTnZKg)
Creating Happiness episode 6. Journaling exercise timestamp : 23:30
Links to my socials:https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
1 Jul 2025
14: Cool kids do their Sunday resets on Mondays
Host HANNAH CONNOLLY shares her aspirational self-care routine, inspiring listeners to design their own reset day and potentially discover a new favorite day.
11 May 2025
13: The health and wellness girls are onto something
Today we're talking about why building healthy habits is *genuinely actually seriously* so so SO life changing (and I very rarely use that phrase), and I give you 4 to choose from to get started with info on how they're actually going to help.
Mentions
Michael Smoak's tiktok on healthy living
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd6SBTCX/
Michael Smoak's tiktok on the benefits of walking
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAQtzl4uoYo/?igsh=aDJtaGF5ODFwb3Zq
Kate's tiktok on doing things that make YOU happy
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd696oSM/
Journal recs
Journal - tamkaur.com (https://tamkaur.com/pages/journal#journal_Featured_product)Intelligent Change: The Five Minute Journal - Daily Gratitude Journal for Happiness, Mindfulness, and Reflection - Undated Life Planner : Intelligent Change: Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intelligent-Change-Gratitude-Mindfulness-Reflection/dp/0991846206/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2HFMOSV199DMZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.somsQnISuslPZq-8UOCbBW5lTqkXsb-1nzfHe8zweRazPEAlhJ-719-_D1wyjW7ywQ2FC4YcC7wRmicUShynhXgVwLeXaJE9wEdKp5JMZr5tDwOaHh6u1yUjamLv-S_8EYT-btRILoZHvagb3qOx_iqQn58IPFqIRhULYra0bFDdrV1paFSdwRyNsXjDe2Cxpk80kMFuk7stDL96we5NUOhtOpsc9D8rxCKSUUYQpqs.IawKYKr74y2q2PaWqaX_qfhgozIzxONoSAHidf1Wab0&dib_tag=se&keywords=5%2Bminute%2Bjournal&qid=1746554260&sprefix=5%2Bminute%2Bjournal%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1)
Forgot to mention Shelby Sacco also has her own guided journal
SAD TO SAVAGE A Self-Love Journal by Shelby Sacco - Daily Gratitude and Affirmation Journal with Educational Material and Examples. A Simple Undated Hardcover Daily Guided Self-Love Journal for More : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies (https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAVAGE-Self-Love-Journal-Shelby-Sacco/dp/B0CWBT89C3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1IQQ7WDRP4WFY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TVkk3nolO8_cd4TggtRnzFqvp7a0PBZ1M85MW5eM1W26Ab_Rf1eP987GB_bZgjZG.yZRG9R_HEfRy1jlwwr7iDWX0tN34vDIE80gT6zVVaAw&dib_tag=se&keywords=Shelby+Sacco&qid=1746554294&sprefix=shelby+sacco%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2)
The online pilates studio I've been using :
Pilates | Katy Bath Pilates (https://www.katybathpilates.com/)
Time Stamps
00:00 : how podcasting is going
06:27 : why healthy living will make you happier
15:03 : words to keep in mind when getting started
19:48 : healthy activities to get started with
21:14 : exercise
34:49 : walking
40:17 : journaling
45:45 : reading
53:36 : homework
56:10 : most important message of today
*References*
- A lot of the information shared in this episode, specifically on the effects of exercise and the sun on our hormones/ circadian rhythm, comes from The DOSE effect, TJ Power (excellent book could not recommend enough)
- Another noteworthy article I read whilst researching for this episode was Exercise is as effective as antidepressants for many cases of depression. (https://slate.com/technology/2018/03/exercise-is-as-effective-as-antidepressants-for-many-cases-of-depression.html)Links to my socials:
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:
Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA (https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA)
Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg (https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg)
13 Apr 2025
12: How to hack your happy hormones and live like a caveman
Hello fellow ex-cavemen, hope life's been treating you well.
Today we're talking about how modern civilisation has brought your happy hormone production to a crashing halt, the symptoms you're displaying as evidence, why your dopamine system in particular is f*cked and where we can start making lifestyle changes to raise those levels and get our moods, motivation and energy up and kicking again.
Big shoutout to TJ Power and his incredible new book, The DOSE effect, for supplying much of the info shared in this episode.
Also forgot to say I've been recovering from an extremely obnoxious cold for like a month so apologies for the snotty nasally voice.
Love you all loads and loads and loads, thanks for listening, hope it helps xxx
Links to TJ's podcast interviews:On Purpose with Jay Shetty - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rAASzKqNTROfD6mCruPGi?si=NFVF28eSQoydmpr7UH8XyA
(Lol 20 minutes was a massive overestimate - Pornography addiction discussion : 33:47-43:09)
Human Nature Podcast -
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0G9J66gogeSq9i9m7j3xXi?si=HI9-i03BRpmrTqVFxGlnwQLinks to my socials:https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspodOther podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned: Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBAMichael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg
13 Mar 2025
11: Choose your character (and their sunglasses)
This is a bit of a change-of-perspective pot luck episode - let's chat about the RAS and positivity, how suffering and happiness go hand in hand, the unique benefits of losing relationships and a lil bit more. Love yous xxx
Links to my socials:
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:
Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA (https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA)
Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg (https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg)
13 Feb 2025
10: I quit my job after 2 hours & other snowflake stories | stoicism and attitudes to mental health
This chat is coming from a personal place of a life spent surrounded by voices telling me that expressing my emotions, talking about my struggles and choosing my own values (if they weren’t hard work and stoicism) was weak and wrong. It probably won't be all that relevant to everybody but if you can relate to any of the things that I recall thinking, experiencing or being told, I hope this can help. Love you xxx
Self harm discussion time stamps: 18:18 - 23:03
Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/anxiety-stress-generation-z-work-b2685720.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/anxiety-stress-generation-z-work-b2685720.html)
Links to my socials:
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:
Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage:https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA (https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA)
Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg (https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg)
26 Jan 2025
9: Luteal phase pyjama pilates slaps
Here this week to tell you that you can workout in your PJs and sleep in your makeup if that's what the day requires, plus tools I use during my *trickier* weeks to stay chipper. Love ya
Link to Helena Mairi's tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdAWTNuS/
Links to my socials:
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:
Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA (https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA)
Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg (https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg)
10 Jan 2025
8: Not a new year's but not not a new year's episode
Welcome BACK I missed y'all and hope you had lovely Christmasiez
Today I rant about new years resolutions (I don't like em) and then ramble about jealousy, shame and future worry. I love you, you're fabby, fanks for listening
Bisous xxx
Links to my socials:
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:
Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA (https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA)
Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg (https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg)
17 Dec 2024
7: You don't want a button nose, you want to stop hating yourself
A persuasive monologue from me to you on why it's not your fault that you struggle with your body image and that it IS possible for it to get better. Please be kind to yourself, you are worthy and lovable and special and interesting and enough as you are, whatever the hell your meat-suit looks like. Ily Ily Ily x
Link to Tam Kaur's episode:
how to stop being insecure | transform your insecurities into unbreakable confidence - YouTube
Links to my socials:https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod
Other podcast recommendations/ frequently mentioned:
Shelby Sacco's podcast, Sad to Savage: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fuUBuF9S1bye0WjWAlpQC?si=EmQt9dhuQjqcrIr0693CBA
Michael Smoak's podcast, The Higherup Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gVshwQYETZFObSi1CJaJk?si=5EXh1EIcR4KRv7PR1UcsAg
9 Dec 2024
6: I'm ill, keep me company pls
Host Georgia Harmer shares her hard-won insights on coping with tough weeks and finding the resilience to keep going, despite life's unexpected challenges.
1 Dec 2024
5: Extreme ownership and THAT Molly-Mae interview
Host Jamie shares how extreme ownership boosts happiness by empowering individuals to take control of their lives and seize opportunities, as seen in her thoughts on Molly-Mae's DOAC interview.
24 Nov 2024
4: Self-care, the non-aesthetic edition
Author and self-care advocate, [Name Last Name], shares actionable insights on implementing real self-care practices for improved happiness and well-being.
17 Nov 2024
3: Imagine you're a plant-car hybrid
In this week's episode I'm sharing a conversation that had a huge impact on my world view and beliefs about myself for a long time and how my opinion on it has changed. I'll talk about the importance of looking after yourself first and how it allows you to be a better person for yourself and for others, scarcity mindsets and perfectionism.
Links to my socials
https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod (https://linktr.ee/creatinghappinesspod)
10 Nov 2024
2: Laziness isn't real and who tf is Stig
Laziness isn't real but here's how I try and beat it anyway, featuring Stig.
10 Nov 2024
1: Welcome to the pod
Howdy- this first episode is a lil introduction to the CH podcast and a mish mash of ideas and thoughts on how and why we hold ourselves back from being happy, whether or not anybody is actually 'lazy' and why we judge each other.
Love ya x
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