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Know Happiness

Know Happiness

By: Lindsay Mars
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A series about how we seek, find, and sustain happiness in some of the most unusual ways.

© 2026 Know Happiness
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  • Codependency, Boundaries & Healing the Family System w/ Rachael DeKoning | Ep. 19 [NEW]
    Jan 26 2026

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    Therapist & recovery advocate Rachael DeKoning breaks down the psychology of addiction, anxiety, codependency, boundaries and healthy relationships.

    In this grounded and illuminating conversation with host Lindsay, Rachel shares both professional insights and personal experiences to help you understand yourself, your loved ones and your patterns more clearly; and shift toward healing and fulfillment.

    00:00 - Intro
    00:29 - What Happiness Means to Rachael
    02:46 - Rachael's Path to Helping Those with Addiction & Anxiety
    10:27 - "Addiction is a family disease." [A Codependency Study]
    35:40 - The Misconceptions of Boundaries
    40:44 - Setting Boundaries Early in a Relationship
    52:33 - Transformational Properties: "All patterns keep people stuck."
    58:50 - "My addiction fueled my codependency."
    01:01:19 - The Average Man's Codependency in a Relationship
    01:03:29 - Outro

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    For more information on Rachael –
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapistinrecovery
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach2978/

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    ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS
    A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness.

    #knowhappiness #podcast #codependency #boundaries #addictionrecovery #anxietytherapy #healthyrelationships

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Recovery, Spirituality & Plant Medicine w/ Cheryl Cartwright | Ep. 18
    Jan 5 2026

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    Medicine woman, entrepreneur, and Reiki master Cheryl Cartwright opens up about her raw and powerful journey from addiction to deep spiritual healing.

    In this candid conversation with host Lindsay, Cheryl shares insights on emotional sobriety, plant medicine, recovery through 12-step programs and the soul work that continues beyond sobriety.

    00:00 - Intro
    00:35 - What Does Happiness Mean to Cheryl
    01:00 - Cheryl's Life in Recovery
    07:54 - The Relationship with Alcohol: Cheating Sobriety
    12:59 - "Getting sober wasn't easy."
    18:11 - Surrendering to the 12-Step Program [Maintaining Sobriety]
    26:10 - "Have we watched people die to the lie?
    28:50 - "It was like two separate lives I lived."
    30:35 - Why Turning 25 is a Pivotal Moment in Life
    31:44 - Strong Words of Advice from Cheryl's Sponsor
    34:45 - Is Plant-Based Medicine Cheating Sobriety?
    42:18 - Taking Action in the 12-Step Program
    43:34 - Cheryl's Sacred Usage of Plant Medicine
    47:06 - What is Claircognizance? How Does Cheryl Use It?
    49:07 - How Trauma Doesn't Have to Define Your Story
    53:05 - Cheryl's Daily, Balancing Spiritual Practices
    54:21 - The Importance of Prioritizing Yourself
    56:52 - Cheryl's Advice for Those Chasing Sobriety
    01:01:04 - What's Next for Cheryl?
    01:04:40 - Outro

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    For more information on Cheryl –
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryl_bradley_cartwright/
    Facebook: Cheryl Bradley Cartwright

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    https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_

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    ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS
    A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness.

    #knowhappiness #podcast #sobrietyjourney #plantbasedmedicine

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Tantra, Reiki & Nutrition: A Complete Guide to Mind-Body Healing w/ Christy Marsh | Ep. 17
    Dec 1 2025

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    Clinical nutritionist and Tantra Reiki Master Christy Marsh returns for a powerful conversation about how food, energy, spirit and self-love are deeply connected.

    From decoding the messages in your cravings to understanding how to communicate with your spirit guides, this episode explores how eating can become a spiritual practice, how to nurture your body through cycles of change and how presence, joy, and divine feminine energy lead to deeper healing.

    00:00 - Intro
    00:46 - What Happiness Means to Christy
    02:03 - How Food Nutrition Became Spiritual Practice for Christy
    07:49 - Foods that Unlock Emotions within the Body
    13:11 - How Food Can Change People's Energy
    15:46 - Why Sugar Comforts the "Mama Energy"
    18:36 - "You're supposed to have changes in your cycle."
    21:24 - "Fat is a buffer for stress."
    24:37 - Foods that Battle Anxiety & Depression
    26:51 - "Nature gives you everything you need."
    29:11 - What is Tantra? The Misconceptions
    32:36 - Christy's Beginnings with Tantra Training
    34:36 - The Path Christy Took to Become a Reiki Master
    36:33 - Reiki vs. Christianity: Are They Different?
    41:59 - What are Spirit Guides? Dispelling False Narratives
    47:42 - How Spirit Guides Helped Christy in Her Career
    49:56 - How to Identify Your Spirit Guides
    52:44 - Spiritual Practices Christy Uses to Stay Grounded
    56:28 - Outro

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    For more information on Christy and her services –
    Christy Marsh Wellness: www.christymarshwellness.com
    Instagram: @christymarshwellness
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    Follow Know Happiness on socials:
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    https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_

    Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu

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    ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS
    A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness.

    #knowhappiness #podcast #mindbodyhealing #reiki #tantra #spiritguides

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    57 mins
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