Happiness Happens

A lot of what we want to achieve in life boils down to commitment. How bad do you want that thing you can't stop thinking about? How much dedication do you have to achieve it? This week on the Happiness Happens Podcast, we talk about commitment. What it is, why we want it, why we need it, and certainly how impacts so much that we have or achieve. Even though we can be so committed to something, there are always things that make us fall off course, derail us, or distract us. Once we realize what those things are, we're able to continue on with our commitments as we originally planned. But what if we don't get back on track? Is there a reason why that would happen? There is, and in this episode I give you the reasons why this could happen. We also talk about how to commit to something, what actions do we need to take? Is it accountability? Dedication? A combination of these, or maybe another reason entirely? This episode will help you uncover how to be more accountable to yourself, to your goals and to what you really want to achieve. CONNECT WITH ME www.instagram.com/simona.nicole www.facebook.com/simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Morgan Francis, who is a Licensed Professional Counsellor with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She's the founder and owner of Scottsdale Premier Counselling, a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, providing individuals, couples and group therapy. She specialized in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Self Empowerment, Sexual Compulsive Behavior, Mood Disorders, Relationships and Trauma. We dove into so many different topics, including: Facing trauma through the healing process Coping with trauma Understanding body image, body trust and judgment towards our bodies Vulnerability hangovers and her 3 step process for getting through them Generational healing and the impact that today has on future generations How to change the narrative you tell yourself, and how it impacts others Diet culture: what it is, where to spot it and its impact on women Why there's stigma, shame and judgement around mental health Creating boundaries AND SO MUCH MORE! We also talk about Dr. Morgan's online course: Bye Bye Body Blame: You Deserve to Love Your Body Without Having to Lose Weight, and she gave a special discount code to the course for you as a special thank you! You can purchase her course at www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com and use the discount code BYEBYE20 CONNECT WITH DR. MORGAN FRANCIS IG - https://www.instagram.com/drmorganfrancis FB - https://www.facebook.com/scottsdalepremiercounseling CONNECT WITH ME IG - https://www.instagram.com/simona.nicole FB - https://www.facebook.com/simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Grief and loss aren't always spoken about openly. Sometimes we go through these emotions and feel alone, which can make it even harder to overcome. In this week's episode, we dive into what loss looks like, how things and situations can be triggering, and how it can be hard to let go. We also talk about the emotions felt when experiencing grief of loss, and what it means to move on. Lastly, we talk about coming to piece with grief and loss, and what to remember when you're experiencing it. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Dr. Heather Manley is a Naturopathic Doctor and award-winning author helping people maximize their body's potential through medicine, nutrition and lifestyle education...and everything in between! I'm so honoured to bring Dr. Heather onto the podcast this week, as we dive deep into Naturopathic Medicine and its principles. We also talk about: The importance of healing to get better Tuning into your body to understand stress, eating habits and overall health Treating the whole person and getting to the root of the problem Preventing illness Balancing hormones Her book series, Human Body Detectives How you can work with Dr. Heather And SO much more! CONNECT WITH DR. HEATHER: IG @humanbodydetectives www.drheathernd.com CONNECT WITH ME: IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

I'm so excited for this episode because it was inspired by my community, who took the time to submit six negative beliefs or stories they tell themselves, and gave me the opportunity to reframe them. Sometimes we subconsciously tell ourselves stories and we don't realize the impact they have on us, or how they may hold us back. The goal of this episode is to help you change your perspective, reframe the way you look at challenges and to dive into specific topics to help you think differently. We also go into how our limiting beliefs are rooting in feeling like we're not enough, not good enough, not qualified to do something or that other people are better than you. We also talk about fear, how it sneaks in, and what it does when you let it take over. From body shame, to what we think about our businesses, this episode is filled with golden nuggets of information to help you transform your life. GET IN ON MY FREE COACHING PROGRAM I have 3 spots left! Let me help you live your most inspired life, and live your life on purpose. Let me help you find passion in all you do. To get in on this amazing opportunity, email me at [email protected], find me on Instagram @simona.nicole or send me a message on Facebook @simona.nicolee. www.simonanicole.com

If you're ready to have your soul lit up and crack your mind right open, this is the episode for you. I spent an incredible hour chatting with Arsenio Buck, fellow podcaster, speaker and teacher. Together, we covered so many topics on growth, self love, mindset, and the impact of chasing your dreams. We talk about the power of connectivity through social media and how this has impacted his entire journey, how to break out of the box when you're put into it, and living through intense and daily racial discrimination (all on his own, might I add). If this isn't powerful enough, we also dove into dealing with family when they aren't supportive, handling other peoples' opinions of you, combating loneliness and finding peace with solitude and how to connect to your higher self without letting ego take over. All of these combined make for an incredibly powerful episode about designing your life on your terms and, ultimately, the environment you want to live in. CONNECT WITH ARSENIO IG https://www.instagram.com/thearseniobuckshow/ http://thearseniobuckshow.com CONNECT WITH ME IG https://www.instagram.com/simona.nicole/ FB https://www.facebook.com/simona.nicolee/ www.simonanicole.com

This episode talks about how we show up every day and how we decide to grow based on the challenges or situations we're put through. When we're the best version of ourselves, we're given the most opportunity to move forward. We're given the test in life that the universe knows we can handle, and it's how we handle them that impacts our future selves. Learn in this episode why we respond to certain situations in specific ways. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

How significant is a morning routine? Why do we do it? What's the purpose, and does it even really work? This episode dives into JUST that by giving you insight into my morning routine, that helps me live my best day every day. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Dana Clark is the founder of a global social impact movement called Heroic Humans. In this episode, Dana takes us into the creation of Heroic Humans, and how to turn vision into action. We also chat about courage, how to live heroically in our own lives, and the impact knowing our worth has. CONNECT WITH DANA IG @theheroichumans CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

We often forget how far we've come if we don't stop to reflect on our journey. In this week's episode, I get super candid about my journey; where I started, what I learned and experienced, and ultimately how I brought myself to where I am today - spiritually and mentally. Every day I'm reminded that we have a choice. We have a choice in what impacts us, how we react and what choosing really means. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Life sometimes gives us unexpected gifts. In this episode with coach Michael Tranmer, we discuss a range of topics, with the goal of living your best life. From finding purpose through mindfulness, to clarity through stillness, Michael's words lead and inspire those around him to live more intently. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL IG @michael.tranmer https://www.michaeltranmer.com CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Living in the present moment is SO important, and this week we understand why. From not minding how other people live and show up, to the benefits of being present and how it impacts those around us, this episode is packed with serious benefits to showing up for the people and moments you love. We also talk about what happens when we aren't present, and what we give to people when we are. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

In this episode we sit down with Luke Burrows, creator of Grow2Gether and talk about mental health, how it impacts fulfilment, and how you can overcome adversity. We also talk about failure and being flexible in moving forward to your next step, while building bridges that link your passions together. Connect with Luke on Instagram @reallukeburrows CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Finding community and likeminded people is so important. This episode dives into why it's important, and how to find community and people you can relate to. We also talk about our circles - friends/family/the people you can count on - and the value your circle brings to your life. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

On this episode, I sat down with author and speaker Ashley-Ann Pereira. We talked about confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, following passions, releasing fear and how to forgive and take ownership of your life. Ashley-Ann also gives us insight into shifting emotions and mindset, and how we can overcome limiting beliefs by letting go. If you've wanted motivation on owning your life and story, this is the episode for you! Connect with Ashley-Ann on Instagram @ashleyannpereira CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

We have to deal with change every day - whether we realize it or not. Change happens everywhere, at work, school, in our day-to-day lives, and it can't be avoided, no matter how hard we try. In this episode, we chat about how to deal with change, what to remember when going through it, and strategies to help you come out on the other side. CONNECT WITH ME FB @simona.nicolee IG @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com Be sure to leave a comment or review if you this resonated with you, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message!

Trust is at the core of all we do, whether we realize it or not. It's the foundation of all relationships, the one we have with ourselves and the ones we have with others. In this episode, we talk about trust and what makes it so important. We also talk about what happens when trust is broken and how we can rebuild it again. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

EPISODE 20, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! 20 weeks of inspiring content and impacting lives, one episode at a time. As we navigate through life, we'll experience highs and lows in almost everything we do. How do we navigate them? How do we balance them? What does it mean to have them co-exist together? This episode talks about just that and how we can find balance in the highest of highs and lowest of lows. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Sometimes we think that in order to be happier, we need to make more money. This couldn't be further from the truth, and this episode dives into the 'why'. Every choice we make impacts our happiness, money is no different. It's also incredibly important to talk about money and break down the stigmas around it. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com FB @simona.nicolee

If you've ever in your life played small and dimmed your light to satisfy someone else, this episode is for you! This week we talk about playing small and what happens when we don't celebrate our small wins every day. As always, I'll leave you with a challenging thought to help you win your week and play BIG. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

On this episode, we chat about how I played the victim in my own life every day and how to stop that behaviour instantly. We also dive into how we can be more accepting of our situations and circumstances, and knowing that good and bad emotions can co-exist together. CONNECT WITH ME IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

We all want to achieve our goals, and more often than not, forget that patience is the key to attaining them. In this episode, we talk about patience and embracing all parts of life, even when they don't feel so wonderful. I also leave you with three key tips to practicing patience and integrating it into your life. CONNECT WITH ME IG @Simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

We all let fear hold us back - whether we realize it or not. Fear is incredibly common in our lives and is at the core of all the decisions we make, or don't make. It's when we acknowledge fear and face it head on, that we're able to see past it. This episode highlights my number one tip to overcoming fear, so you can achieve that one thing you really, really want to do! CONNECT WITH ME IG - @simona.nicole FB - @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com

Life is HARD - so why do we compete with others? Why do we constantly feel like we aren't good enough to accomplish our goals and do what we want to do? How do we release judgment, and what can we do to live more on purpose? This is what we talk about this week! This, along with how negativity impacts us - it's a juice episode, friends! CONNECT WITH ME Instagram - @simona.nicole Facebook - @simona.nicolee www.simonanicole.com Youtube: @simona.nicole

When's the last time you stopped to think about how proud you are of yourself? This week we chat about why it's important to remember to be proud of yourself, the 'aha' moments it brings, and how it impacts your daily life. Remember to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! LETS CONNECT IG @Simona.nicole FB @simona.nicolee Youtube @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com

This is one of my FAVOURITE episodes yet! I share what happiness really means to me, how I define it, and some of the strategies that have truly changed my life. The episode also dives into what happiness is, how we achieve it, and can it really happen overnight? LOVE IT? Leave a review and rate the show - it would mean the world! I want to connect with you!! IG @simona.nicole FB @simonanicole Youtube @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com

This episode is a quickie because we're off to Japan for 5 days! This week we chat about our value and how we base it on social media. We also talk about how everything isn't always as it seems! If you love it, share it! Would be so grateful. Connect with me! IG @simona.nicole FB @simonanicole YouTube @simona.nicole www.simonanicole.com

This topic is a touchy subject, and we aren't always receptive to this type of message, but it's so important to talk about. In this episode, we talk about what happens when a relationship no longer serves us anymore. How do we recognize it? What do we do to work through it? How can we let it go? If this resonates with you, tell me! Leave a comment or a review, would be so grateful for your feedback! Connect with me! IG @simona.nicole YouTube @simonanicole FB @simonanicole

Energy impacts us more than we think, and you find it everywhere and in every exchange! This episode talks about what happens when we aren't mindful about where our energy is allocated and how we can maximize the energy we put out. www.simonanicole.com IG @simona.nicole FB @simona.nicole

I've challenged myself to be on my phone LESS and be more present in my life and the lives of those around me. This episode chats about why we need to put our phones down and embrace life and all its moments. It also has a few thought-starter questions for you, and how you can incorporate this into your own life!

This week we talk RELATIONSHIPS! Here's my take on what defines healthy, loving relationships and what is at the root of the most supportive ones. Relationships are everywhere we look - with ourselves, family, friends or our significant others. When we understand what it is we want and deserve, we can translate it to our lives and conversations, while making sure we never settle for less than!

This episode dives right in to how I've been feeling lately, fears surrounding my happiness and why this is okay to live through! We also talk about a new vlog launching on my youtube channel to help all podcasters out there, the #28KindDay challenge and how it's so much more than a 28 day challenge. FINALLY, we talk about Valentine's Day creeping up around the corner, the anxieties that may surround it, and how finding peace and truth within ourselves promotes authenticity. Be sure to connect with me here: www.simonanicole.com IG @simona.nicole Or drop me a note [email protected].

February = Love's BESTIE! It's true, most people associate February with love and all the gushy feelings that surround it. Not everyone feels this way though, and Valentine's Day/February may not be as 'love-filled' for some as it does for others. This is why we've launched 28 Kind Days. This episode goes into the specifics and how spreading kindness truly changes your life.

Listen up friends! I know you've struggled with this one! What does it mean to feel validated, and why do we seek it from the people around us? We want so badly for our ideas and dreams to be accepted by others, but at what cost? Here are three reasons why this DOESN'T WORK and why we should stop it right now! Connect with me here: www.simonanicole.com Instagram YouTube Or drop me a note here!

Have you ever noticed life's nudges? Ever wonder what happens when you listen to them and become inspired to reach your goals? People play a big role in our dreams and what we feel like we can accomplish. This episode talks about being aware of life's nudges and why dreaming big is important, even when they sometimes seem unrealistic.

Why is prioritizing yourself so important? What happens when we begin to take ownership of our lives and do exactly what we want to be doing? This episode dives into the power prioritizing brings, and how it cultivates and inspires a truly authentic life.

Finally sharing my voice, thoughts and stories with the world. In this episode, you will learn about why I decided to share my voice, and part of the journey it took to get here. You'll begin to understand my thoughts around the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our lives. Happiness happens all around us, especially when we're least expecting it.