Happiness in Progress

Happiness in Progress

An Emmy-award winning journalist hosts Happiness in Progress. You'll hear from some incredibly inspiring people and get motivation each episode to better your life and find your own happiness.

Episodes

January 6, 2026 21 mins

It has been a long five years since the pandemic, and I completely understand if your growth feels invisible. 

Before you rush into new goals, routines, or resolutions for 2026, this is your permission to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity instead of pressure.

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, I walk y...

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Most people think financial freedom means having more money, but that belief is exactly what keeps them stuck and unhappy.

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, I sit down with financial expert Phil Weiss to redefine what financial freedom actually is, how to prepare for retir...

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A gratitude practice is often just listing things you're thankful for, but this guided practice goes deeper. I read about creating a gratitude grid in Carol Look's recent book. And I wanted to share it with you.

Learn how this practice helps you pause, get present, and be intentional about your gratitude.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- What intentional gratitude really is
- How it can create real emotional change
- How to use the...

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On this episode of Happiness in Progress, I'm joined by author and bold decision coach Jessica Frew.

This is a powerful conversation about trusting yourself, breaking out of the boxes you were given, and finally stopping the cycle of "should-ing" on yourself. Jessica shares why so many women feel like they need a permission slip to be themselves and how to start trusting your self.

In this episode we talk about:

- Why so many women...

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Are you waiting for January 1 to finally start your goals? Research shows that most New Year's resolutions fail by January 19, but there's a better way!

In this episode, I'm breaking down the power of the "winter arc."

Why starting your goals RIGHT NOW will give you the momentum you need to succeed in 2026.

You'll learn:

- Why January 1st goals work against you 
- Why most resolutions fail and how to structure goals that won't fail...

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Power struggles with our kids are absolutely exhausting.

In this episode, Danielle Craig talks with Dr. Erika Bocknek to explore how to stop trying to control your child's behavior and start building a reciprocal relationship that lasts a lifetime. Dr. Bocknek, shares how shifting from behavior control to connection-based parenting helps your child build trust, confidence, and independence.

You'll learn how to guide your child's gr...

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What if you love your body, but still want to change it? That's the question I'm taking to today's guest.

You're going to hear from outdoor creator, filmmaker and mental health advocate Andy Neal. In this conversation, Andy opens up about his weight loss journey while being a voice in the body positivity space.

In this powerful conversation with Danielle Craig, Andy shares what it's really like to talk about weight loss online, why...

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The problem isn't your weight. It's the stories you're writing about it.

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, Danielle Craig dives into the emotional and mental "weight" that keeps us stuck in shame, comparison, and judgement.

You'll learn how to rewrite three of the biggest body stories holding you back:

  • "I should look like XYZ."
  • "Weight loss is the most important thing that can happen to me."
  • "My weight means something ...
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Do you ever wonder why you procrastinate, self-sabotage, or feel stuck no matter what you try?

The truth is, it's not you - it's fear. In this powerful interview, regular guest of The Oprah Winfrey Show and best-selling author, Rhonda Britten, reveals the Wheel of Fear that secretly controls your life.

You'll learn how to iden...

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Feeling like life is spinning out of control? You're not alone. Things have been heavy, and these four simple, but powerful tips can help you find calm in teh chaosi. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

- How to control what you can 
- Why sticking to...

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If you want to go from surviving to thriving, this episode is for you!

We're going to talk about how to gain clarity on who you want to be, what you want to do and where you belong. Today's guest is Steve Magness.

Steve is the author of the new book, Win the Inside Game. In this book and conversation, Steve draws from his experience as an Olympic coach, a consultant and leading expert on performance. 

We talk about his experience a...

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In this enlightening episode, Danielle Craig sits down with Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca—partners in life and practice—who are bringing ancient Buddhist teachings into modern workplaces. As the co-founders of Brema Solutions and authors of the the new book The Daily Buddhist, Pema and Brendan are passionate about sharing Buddhist wisdom, mindfulness, and medit...

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What happens when your identity is built on your voice—and then you lose it? In this powerful episode, we're joined by Greta Morgan, a celebrated songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist known for performing with Springtime Carnivore, Gold Motel, and The Hush Sound, and performing with artists like Vampire Weekend and Jenny Lewis.

She is...

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Do you feel like you're constantly living in survival mode, battling an inner critic that just won't quit?

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, we're joined by Britt Frank, LSCSW, a...

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"Although we may not remember what happned, the nervous system remembers how it felt." - Britt Piper

Brittany Piper is an internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author of Body-First Healing: A Revolutionary Guide to Nervous System Recovery and expert in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. 

Over the past 13 years, she has delivered more tha...

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Rickson Gracie is the New York Times bestselling author of Breathe. A member of the most prominent martial arts family, he entered his first Jiu Jitsu competition at the age of six. By the age of fifteen he was teaching his family's martial art. Now, after almost two decades of fighting, Gracie is facing a new challenge, a Parkinson's diagnosis.

Today, he teaches seminars around the world and his students come from all walks of lif...

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Mory is a sought-after Intuitive Life & Leadership coach and the Founder of Eight22 Group, a consultancy that helps organizations elevate their consciousness. After a notable career as a crisis manager for Fortune 500 companies, Mory realized many leaders fail because they are disconnected from their intuition and purpose.

As an Intuitive Coach, Mory guides C-suite leaders, performers and other public personalities, to reconnect wi...

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In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful connection between our emotions and the stories we tell ourselves.

When intense emotions arise—whether it's fear, self-doubt, or shame—they often come with narratives that shape how we see ourselves and our world. But here's where the power comes in - realizing those stories aren't true.

In this episode, Danielle Craig shares two powerful shifts you can take when you begin to tell you...

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In this episode, Danielle sits down with Stephanie Barron Hall - an Enneagram expert and author of the new book, Enneagram in Real Life.

Danielle and Stephanie talk about how the powerful tool of the Enneagram has the potential to transform our relationships and communication.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • What the Enneagram is.
  • A breakdown of all nine Enneagram types, focusing on their motivations, fears, and growth areas. S...
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Jennifer Jiménez is Founder of the Health & Well-Being Division at Brave Thinking Institute, as well as a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer and coach.

Through her transformational retreats, workshops and cutting-edge Vibrant Healthy Woman Program, Jennifer has coached thousands worldwide to become more confident, healthy, joyful, abundant and full of life, so that they feel fully empowered to make the difference they...

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