In this special episode of The Happier Life Project, we’re rebroadcasting a Christmas-themed conversation from two years ago with Joshua... more

Christmas is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can feel quite the opposite—stressful,... more

To kick off The Happier Life Project’s festive December episodes, host Gabby Sanderson welcomes a very special guest: Jon McClure,... more

In this episode of The Happier Life Project, we delve into the exhausting pursuit of perfection and its impact on... more

Money is more than just a tool for paying bills or buying things, it can be deeply symbolic and emotionally... more

Vitality is the sense of mental and physical freedom; a powerful inner energy that fuels us to live fully and... more

In this episode of The Happier Life Project, we’re tackling something we all face, how to own our struggles in... more

Cyclical living is the practice of aligning with the natural cycles and rhythms present in our lives, whether it’s the... more

Our approach to managing time deeply impacts productivity and emotional well-being, shaping the levels of guilt, stress, and satisfaction we... more

Writing provides a safe space to delve into our thoughts and emotions, explore our relationships, and reflect on our life... more

In the first of two episodes with best-selling author Michelle Thomas, host Gabby Sanderson explores how small, everyday moments can... more

Burnout is a deep state of emotional, physical, and mental depletion that stems from prolonged stress, often related to work... more

In this episode of The Happier Life Project, we explore the powerful connection between climate and mental health, examining how... more

Season 3 of The Happier Life Project kicks off with the return of renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author, Owen O’Kane.... more

Emotional memories imprinted in our bodies can persist for years, impacting our physical and psychological well-being. Emotion tracking allows us... more

Mindfulness is the natural human ability to be completely present, fully aware of our location and actions, and not excessively... more

Sometimes it can be difficult to admit we are lonely. Experiencing loneliness from time to time is a normal part... more

Long COVID, refers to a range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of a... more

The gut-brain connection is a two-way communication system between your gut and brain. It’s an intricate network of nerve cells,... more

People drink for various reasons: to celebrate, socialize, commiserate, feel more courageous, alleviate boredom, or escape their troubles. Some people... more

Shadow work refers to the psychological and emotional process of exploring and integrating the unconscious parts of the self, often... more

In the second episode dedicated to exploring the complexities of modern dating and the ramifications negative experiences can have on... more

The complexities of modern dating can be challenging, and can significantly affect our mental and emotional health... Particularly if we... more

Emotions play a crucial role in our overall mental health, acting as both messengers and influencers of our psychological well-being.... more

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you’re not alone. According to sleepfoundation.org adults need seven or more... more

To mark this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme, ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’, The Happier Life project... more

Have you ever felt detached from your own life? Disconnected from yourself? Like you were an outsider looking in at... more

When it comes to improving our mental well-being, practising calm is one of the best places to start. Clarity of... more

Hormones are essential for life and your health. They affect everything from blood sugar to blood pressure, growth, fertility, your... more

None of us had a perfect childhood; we are all carrying around wounds and behaviours that don’t serve us. But... more

Health anxiety is a common condition, diagnosed in 4% to 5% of people. But experts believe that the disorder often... more

This episode is dedicated to hearing the powerful story of the previous episode's guest. Victoria Niamh is a female confidence coach,... more

The role of love in mental health is significant. When people think of love, they usually think of the positive feelings... more

'What if I die before I have the chance to exist?'An existential crisis, or existential dread, can be described as... more

Stress is a natural part of our lives. Bills, work, relationships, life events, health issues… A little bit of stress is... more

Let’s get curious about our drinking habits! In this episode of The Happier Life Project we are looking at the... more

Part two of our exploration into orthorexia sees host Gabby Sanderson breakdown with guest Renee McGregor the most common elimination... more

January is traditionally a time for many when we look at improving our diet. But In our current culture, to... more

Welcome to the first episode of The Happier Life Project 2024!  January is often associated with cold weather and short, dreary... more

It’s meant to be a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but for many, Christmas is the opposite. Stressful,... more

We’re all familiar with the old saying ‘laughter is the best form of medicine’. Dig a little deeper and scientists... more

Many of us feel uncomfortable in our bodies and skin. A negative body image can cause us to struggle in... more

Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP is a human behavior expert, licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of 'The Science of Stuck'. In The... more

Face yoga is a gentle form of strength training that targets working the 57 muscles in the head, shoulders and... more

The importance of setting boundaries and saying no, is crucial to good mental health and wellness. It’s all too easy... more

Generosity is turning away from self-centered actions and turning our time and attention to the needs of others.It does not... more

Contentment means to be happy with who you are, where you are, and what you have. We live in a... more

The practice of mindfulness includes nine key pillars or attitudes, these are: non judging, gratitude, patience, a beginner's mind, trust,... more

This is a meditation for productivity and focus that will help you calm down, clear your mind and be more... more

Start your day off in the best possible way by incorporating mindfulness into your morning routine. In today’s challenge host... more

Acceptance means perceiving your experience and simply acknowledging it rather than judging it as good or bad. We all have a... more

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress-management mindfulness technique. The idea behind PMR is that there is a relationship between... more

Mindful eating is a technique to help you slow down, increase your awareness of your food, and promote healthy eating... more

Mindful eating is all about being aware of how we feel when we eat.The benefits of being mindful of the... more

Non-striving is one of the fundamental principles of mindfulness. It is a conscious decision to allow things in your life... more

The five C's of self-esteem are: Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection, and Caring. Day 20 in the month of mindfulness challenge... more

A basic part of learning to meditate is learning to trust yourself and your feelings. In mindfulness, we say that... more

Host Gabby guides you through a meditation to examine your mindset, boost your mood and create and welcome in positive... more

A Beginner's Mind is an aspect of mindfulness that is very important. To have the beginner's mind is to look... more

The Eye of the Hurricane meditation offers a way for you to disengage from the hectic world around you (the... more

Too many people suffer from low-self esteem and low confidence. Why? Because of negative thoughts.We can overcome negative thoughts by... more

The body scan is one of the most effective ways to begin a mindfulness meditation. The purpose is to tune... more

Not everyone has time to incorporate hours of mindfulness into their daily life. But you can reap the benefits of... more

There are many different causes of negative thoughts, including stress, worry and upsetting life events. Mindfulness is a useful tool... more

When we meditate, we experiment with how to increase or develop patience each and every time we notice that the... more

Mindful walking has the benefits of both exercising and incorporating mindfulness, which can in turn promote both your mental and... more

“Dropping Anchor” is a way of keeping yourself safe and steady in the midst of an emotional storm. You can... more

Water is involved in just about everything our body does, but often we can take it for granted.Mindful hydration exercise... more

Scientists have found evidence that practicing gratitude may have powerful health benefits making you happier, reducing anxiety, and boosting your... more

This is a simple mindful meditation to get you ready for your work day written and narrated by Jade Langridge.... more

This mindfulness practice is about pointing our attention towards different senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, and our thoughts.

Leaves on a stream is a technique used in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to cope with uncomfortable thoughts and... more

Psychologist and founder of the mindful living collective, Dr Elisha Goldstein, shares an anxiety hack when you notice you’re bracing... more

The more time you spend in mindful awareness of your surroundings, body, or mind, the more you can practice observing... more

Sometimes when we get up, we go straight ahead into the day without even noticing how we feel. Our mind... more

Mindfulness is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment over and over again, free from distraction... more

To conclude season one of the Happier Life Project host Gabby looks back at some of her favourite most profound... more

Low mood is an emotional state characterized by sadness, anxiety & low self-esteem that anyone can suffer from. Symptoms of... more

You don’t need to be a professional athlete to reap the benefits from fueling yourself correctly with food and movement.... more

We all feel angry at times and occasionally it can be a helpful emotion. But sometimes it can be difficult... more

To mark International Yoga Day 2023, a global event celebrated to promote the practice of yoga and raise awareness about... more

Fathers' mental health pre- and post-pregnancy has received little attention in comparison to mothers. As Prince William said himself of... more

Every June is Pride Month where the world celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning (LGBTQ) community. And... more

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it doesn’t just impact that person. It impacts the whole friends and... more

Your body's "biological clock," or 24-hour cycle (circadian rhythm) can be disrupted by a number of factors from too much... more

When we look at a female’s reproductive health (the health of an individual's reproductive system during all stages of their... more

Surveys from around the world find that males everywhere are reluctant to talk about their mental health. Could the dangerous... more

Grief and Loss affects nearly all people at some point in their life. Not only do we have to go... more

We see it on TV, in movies, read about it in books, listen to it in songs… the kind of... more

How do you cope mentally with ‘being on a diet’? Especially when most diets fail most of the time? “Chronic... more

Sleep, or lack of, disturbs the whole family. Parents that are struggling to get, or keep, their child asleep can... more

An Anxiety Disorder is one of, if not the, biggest mental health problem in the world. Every human has feelings... more

According to the school of life.com “Many of us spend a large part of our lives, in one way or... more

Have you ever wondered what a yoga retreat is like? Maybe it’s something you’ve always quite fancied but haven’t got... more

Astrology is one of the branches of science that helps a person to go inwards and evaluate the life they... more

To mark 2023’s International Women’s Day, host Gabby chats to Rhonda Vetere, globally recognized as one of the Most Powerful... more

This Self Love Therapy conversation is in session! To conclude The Happier Life Project’s trilogy of podcasts exploring self love... more

Self Love by name, Self Love by nature. Liv is a social media influencer and content creator with over 200,000... more

Self-love means to have a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. It means taking care of your own... more

Clinically speaking, emotional baggage is unprocessed trauma which often has a negative effect on a person’s behaviour and attitude. Emotional... more