But Are You Happy?
Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won’t fix you.
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Have you ever ended a relationship, spent some time single, then started dating someone new, only to realise… you’re basically dating your ex all over again? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis shares some uncomfortable truths about why we tend to fall into the same toxic relationship patterns, often ...
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before.
In the first episode of 'I Never Told You This', Mary and Martha Kalifatidis chat about their all-too-relatabl...
Are you feeling a bit “meh”? Like every day is on repeat and you’re craving something to shake things up? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis breaks down why we get stuck in ruts—and how to tell whether it’s just a temporary slump or something deeper like anxiety or depression. Y...
Do you ever find it hard to say "no", especially to the people you care about most? In this episode of "But Are You Happy," Dr. Anastasia Hronis shares a practical, step-by-step guide to setting healthy boundaries without damaging your relationships and tells you exactly what to say. You will also learn:
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How to recognise the signs of a toxic rela...
Do you ever get stuck asking yourself a bunch of hypothetical, “what if” questions that make you more and more stressed, even though the situation isn’t actually happening? You've probably found yourself in a stress spiral. In this episode of But Are You Happy, Dr. Anastasia Hronis will teach you the 5-minute method to stop a stress spiral in its tracks. You will also learn:
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But Are You Happy is coming back to your favourite podcast lineup every Saturday morning!
Join cohosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis as they explore all the self-development and mental health topics and challenges that we know you want to learn more about. From exactly what to do if you’re experiencing anxiety, to how to stop dating the wrong person…How to spot the narcissist in your life and how to stop people...
Why are so many women being diagnosed with ADHD later in life? What does your partner’s penis have to do with your bacterial vaginosis diagnosis? And when to worry about a lumpy boob.
In this episode, psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr Kieran Kennedy discusses how women often experience more inattentive features of ADHD and why they may try to mask the symptoms. We also talk about time blindness, memory issues and emot...
Have you been wondering where we've been? Well, here's a little update.
If you'd like to follow Clare Stephens, add her on Instagram. Clare is also writing her debut novel, The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done. Keep your eyes peeled!
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In this Australian exclusive with New York Times bestselling author and internationally acclaimed guru Deepak Chopra - Clare Stephens puts her signature “But Are You Happy” questions to the pioneer of new age spirituality himself. We know Deepak Chopra is peaceful…but is he happy? Did he grow up in a happy family?
Clare and Deepak Chopra also dive deep into his most recent book - Digital Dharma: How...
Did you think we were done for the season? Surprise! We’ve got a special treat for you—a live episode featuring Olympic gold medalist and beloved athlete, Noémie Fox.
In this episode, Clare dives into Noémie’s journey, from growing up in an Olympic family to overcoming self-doubt and failure—topics Noémie has some powerful insights.
So, is Noémie Fox happy? You would think so, wouldn’t you?
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What are the pivotal experiences in your life that have shaped who you are today?
Australian actress Tammin Sursok has plenty of experiences to share, and she’s grateful for each one, no matter how challenging.
In this season finale of But Are You Happy?, Clare invites Tammin to share her story candidly. At first glance, you might not see the struggles she’s faced, but beneath the surface, she has battled feelings of shame and mome...
We've all faced those biting comments about our looks or how we act, and we often let those words affect us, even though they shouldn’t.
Lucinda Price, AKA Froomes, grew up convinced that to fit in with the 'right' crowd, she had to be hot. Back then, certain traits were seen as the ultimate beauty standard, leading her to believe she had to change parts of herself to be accepted.
In this episode, Froomes—who’s an author, comedian,...
This is the first But Are You Happy interview that made Clare a little nervous...in a good way. Because saying the quiet part out loud can be risky...but it's also where great ideas are born, where creativity flourishes, and where authenticity lives: all things that matter a lot to Tim Minchin.
In this conversation, we get a glimpse of a different side of Tim as he reflects on the highs and lows of his success. He talks about why c...
Have you ever had to walk away from something you thought you wanted?
In this deeply vulnerable conversation, actress and author Steph Tisdell discusses leaving a toxic relationship, moving on from jobs that didn’t fit her anymore, and taking a break from social media.
On her journey to happiness—whatever that looks like for her—Steph also talks about the unique struggle she faces as an Indigenous woman ...
We’ve all had that experience of working hard to achieve “the thing”—the big dream. Rejection is part of the journey, but when you finally reach that goal...it’s a feeling like no other - or at least, it should be, right? Turns out it's more complicated than that.
Amy Shark knows this all too well. After a decade of trying to break into the music scene, her hit song "Adore" la...
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from this podcast so far, it’s that things aren’t meant to be perfect. But try telling that to a perfectionist.
Zoë Foster Blake, a self-described perfectionist, doesn’t always see it as a positive trait. In her conversation with Clare Stephens, she shares what she’s learned about embracing failure, recognising when she needs space to recharge, and the interviews and events she chooses not to do.
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Failure is something we all face at some point—whether it’s a big setback or a small disappointment. After losing his boxing match at the Paris Olympics, Harry Garside felt like he had failed the entire country of Australia.
In this episode, Clare Stephens chats with Harry about the surprising emptiness he felt after winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. He opens up about the moment he was publicly arrested for someth...
Welcome to the first episode of Season Four of But Are You Happy.
In this episode, Clare Stephens sits down with one of her idols, Missy Higgins—the Australian musician whose emotive songwriting has deeply connected with so many people.
They discuss prioritising happiness over expectations, navigating a new phase of life, and how music can be therapeutic when processing pain. Missy shares how creating her latest album, The Second A...
Does the world lie to us about happiness?
That’s the question Clare Stephens is exploring with a new group of guests in Season 4 of But Are You Happy?, launching on Thursday, September 12th, R U OK? Day.
This season promises to be our most powerful yet, with guests opening up like never before, sharing happiness hacks and life habits that can help you redefine your own life.
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In this special mid-season episode of But Are You Happy, Clare Stephens talks to Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa.
Alexis describes her work as combining neuroscience, psychology and tough love - and that’s exactly what she does with her books and in her podcast, Do You F*cking Mind.
Alexis and Clare discuss the science of happiness and so much more - including how to make meaningful friendships as adults, how to end a toxic relation...
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