But Are You Happy?

Money, money, money. Spending on gifts, travel, food, and everything else feels almost unavoidable around the holiday periods. But what about the stress and panic that hits every time you open Apple Pay or tap your card at the checkout?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psyc...

We want to have some honest conversations to support you through events where alcohol is present and maybe even invite you to consider a sober-curious 2026.

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis and co-host Ashani Dante explore the psychology of ...

Thought bullies would disappear after high school? Turns out, those people grow older, but don’t always grow up. Now they’re the ones causing trouble at work, in social circles, and even at events. Unfortunately, bullying in adulthood is far more common than many of us realise.

Have you experienced grief? Most of us have. We often think of grief as something we feel when someone passes away, and that’s true, but we also grieve friendships that fade, jobs we lose, or opportunities that slip away. 

So is there really a “right” or “wrong” way to grieve? We’re not so sure. What we do know is that grief...

Ever caught yourself doing 10 other things around the house instead of locking in and focusing on the one task or goal you really need to complete? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis and co-host Ashani Dante talk all about that relatable thing of procrastination. Anastasia breaks down what's really going on in the brain when we put things off and why it happens in the first place.

Do you think you might have OCD and are wondering whether you need a diagnosis? Or do you already know you’re living with it and feel frustrated by the myths, stereotypes, and misunderstandings that surround it?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis breaks down what OCD actually i...

Are you someone who just can’t put your phone down?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis explores how constant phone use can affect both our mental and physical well-being—and what we can do to build healthier habits.

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Ever feel like making friends as an adult is… weirdly awkward?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis talks about how to actually make new friends once you’re out of school and why having strong, genuine connections matters more than ever.

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• How loneliness can impact your mental AND phy...

The podcast for anyone who’s perfected the nervous laugh and mastered the art of avoiding eye contact — But Are You Happy — is back with more free mental health advice (the good kind).

Our brand-new season drops Saturday, November 15.

Join co-hosts Ashani Dante and clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as t...

We’ve all been rejected at some point, whether it’s by a romantic partner, a university, a job, a friendship, a sports team... the list goes on.

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis breaks down why rejection hurts so much and how we can start challenging those negative thoughts it stirs up.

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Have you ever said things like “trauma dump” or casually claimed “I’m traumatised”? The word trauma has become kind of a buzzword these days.

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis tells us what trauma really means, what PTSD looks like, and shares some ways people can get support.

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Porn is everywhere, and let’s be honest, watching it is super common. It’s a way a lot of people explore their sexuality. But it’s not all harmless. 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks what porn actually does to our brain chemistry, and how it might be influencing our romantic and sexual relationships, often without us ev...

Ever get anxious about “simple” adult tasks, like booking appointments, answering calls, or deciding what to cook, because being a grown-up feels way harder than expected?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks "adulthood anxiety" and how to build real confidence AND competence in everyday life.

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Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD but feel nervous about saying it out loud? Or maybe you’ve been diagnosed already, but all you hear are confusing myths?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis is breaking down the many ways ADHD can show up, clearing up some of the biggest myths, and sharing what to do if you think you might need to go a...

Are you in that stage of life where it’s starting to feel like YOU are the parent to your parents? Or maybe it’s always been that way? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks parentification and how to recover when your parents have made you the mediator between them or put you in charge of holding onto their emotional baggage...

Have you ever had a fight with someone that starts off small but then suddenly turns super personal, like you’re back in primary school, trading playground insults?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis shares how to have what I call a “good fight” — one that’s free from criticism, defensive...

With the rise of weight loss injections and the return of skinny culture, it feels like we’re moving backwards in the body positivity movement, right?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks what these weight loss injections actually are, how we can start to reframe the idea of the “ideal body,” a...

Have you ever wondered why friendship breakups feel so brutal? Like, worse than a romantic break-up? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis tells us how to end a friendship without ghosting someone and leaving them wondering what just happened. 

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Need more free therapy? We've got you. Our new season of But Are You Happy is dropping on Saturday, August 16. 

Join cohosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis AGAIN as they explore all the self-development and mental health topics and challenges that we know you want to learn more about. 

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