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April 27, 2025 34 mins
Host Alanna McGinn invites happiness expert Kathie Donovan to help her audience explore the concept of sustainable happiness, particularly for women in midlife. They discuss the importance of embracing all emotions, the role of control and fear in women's lives, and the significance of personal growth through challenges. They also discuss boundaries, gratitude, the role of social media in shaping self-perception, and the acceptance of imperfection in finding happiness. Kathie also provides practical strategies for letting go of control and asking for help including mindfulness and breathing techniques. More About Kathie Donovan: Happiness expert Kathie Donovan is a celebrated author, speaker, coach and broadcaster. She is the former co-host and co-producer of CTV Ottawa’s Regional Contact. She is the author of two self-published books:  Inspiration in Action: A Woman’s Guide to Happiness and Unconform: Harnessing the Radical Power of Courage. She is also an ambassador for The Wellings and a petite model for Shepherd’s Fashions in Ottawa. Kathie’s work is a call to action to unlearn what we think we know to be true, to stretch what’s possible, so that we can see our true potential and live a beautiful life of our own design. Website: www.kathiedonovan.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kathie_donovan Facebook: www.facebook.com/kathie.donovan Resources: My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey https://g.co/kgs/uHRXKg3 Find out more about Alanna's Teen Sleep Program: ⁠https://goodnightsleepsite.com/programs/kid-to-teen-sleep-program/ ⁠ Connect with Alanna below: ⁠https://www.thebedtimeedit.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebedtimeedit/⁠ ⁠https://alannamcginn.com/⁠ ⁠https://goodnightsleepsite.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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