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In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Kristen — a mother, writer and advocate who is courageously sharing her story after years of deep inner work.

Kristen opens up about surviving sexual assault in college, the long-term impact of trauma and self-blame, and what it took for her to finally begin healing. She shares how therapy, motherhood, writing and reconnecting with her voice helped her reclaim her life, her value and her happiness.

Kristen’s story is a reminder that survivors are not alone, they are not responsible for what happened to them, and healing is possible — even decades later.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - What Happiness Means to Kristin
02:06 - The Value of Motherhood
03:50 - How Kristin's Definition of Happiness Has Evolved
06:24 - What Was Kristin's Childhood Like?
08:22 - How Kristin Handled Emotions Early in Life
09:49 - Early Environments Shape Difficult Processes
12:09 - Kristin's Experience with Sexual Assault in College
19:43 - A Woman's Vulnerability & Fear of Going Out
21:48 - The Effects of Not Processing Emotions
30:53 - Kristin's Conversation with Her Husband about Her Past
32:36 - Kristin's 2nd Experience with Sexual Assault
39:43 - Why Kristin Can Publicly Speak on Her Past
42:42 - The Impact Kristin Hopes to Have on Other Women
45:51 - "You're not responsible, and you're not alone."
48:17 - How Kristin's Relationship with Herself Has Changed
51:24 - Where to Get the Support You Need
53:21 - How MOCSA Positively Impacted Kristin
54:41 - Kristin's Inspiration to Write Her Book
57:38 - How Kristin's Journey Shaped Her Motherhood
01:01:38 - What Happiness Feels Like Today for Kristin
01:03:14 - Kristin's Advice to Her Younger Self & Listeners
01:05:26 - Outro

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In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with Faye Khoury — also known as The Monti Mama — a certified Montessori teacher, neuroscience-informed parent coach, student of biblical psychology, mother of five in a blended family and author of "Montessori as a Lifestyle".

Faye shares how Montessori is truly a mindset shift:
- Seeing children as capable humans
- Allowing them to contribute
- Letting go of unnecessary control, and
- Building connection through everyday moments

We talk about what it means to raise capable, confident, independent children — not through perfection, but through presence, repair, and trust. So, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged or unsure whether you’re doing parenting “right,” this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to repair, reconnect and choose a different way forward.

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Website: www.fayekhoury.com
"Montessori as a Lifestyle" Book: https://themontimama.thrivecart.com/montessori-lifestyle/

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00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Why Happiness Means Connection
05:17 - Who is Faye?
08:14 - How the Loss of Her Father Shaped Faye
14:09 - How Early Loss Structures Parental Control
17:37 - Faye's Start with Montessori
19:39 - The Deeper Meaning of Montessori
21:16 - The Impact of Montessori on Children's Capabilities
27:13 - Why Contribution Creates Belonging
28:45 - The Misunderstandings of Montessori
30:02 - Neuroscience & Montessori Coorelation w/ Child Development
32:47 - "I'm healing alongside my children."
35:41 - Focal Shift from Aesthetic to Mindset
37:26 - Where Can One Begin to Learn About Montessori?
39:22 - Why Learning to Disagree Matters Today
43:27 - The Core Message of Faye's Book
44:23 - Weaving Faith into Montessori Practice
45:26 - Faye's Message to Parents Who Feel Behind
46:09 - What Faye Would Tell Her Younger Self
47:18 - Outro

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In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Jessica Ann for a powerful conversation on what it really means to find and sustain happiness from within.

Jess is a former hospice nurse turned soul-led business owner, healer, and coach. She shares her deeply personal journey from working in hospice care, witnessing death and transformation daily, to navigating burnout, postpartum depression and ultimately stepping into her purpose through energy healing, somatic work and coaching.

This episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase externally; it’s something you cultivate internally through presence, connection, and self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your purpose… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

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Website for 1:1 Services: https://www.jessicaann.co
Jessica's Certification Program: https://www.somaticenergeticsacademy.com

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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - How Jessica Defines Happiness
01:30 - How Being a Hospice Nurse Shaped Jessica
08:55 - What Death Teaches You About Presence & Purpose
11:29 - Hospice Care to a Soul-Led Business Coach
17:56 - What is Somatic Healing?
24:37 - How Jessica Identifies & Handles Burnout
32:27 - "What the f#%k is my purpose?!"
35:39 - A Woman's Need to Find a Passion Outside of Motherhood
41:07 - The Higher-Self Perspective [How Jess Tunes In]
45:55 - Why Mindset Work isn't Permanent Healing
49:47 - What is Intuitive Tapping?
51:36 - "To be happy, stay curious."
53:53 - Why Jess's Boys are Her Purpose [Spiritual Awakening]
58:16 - One Small Way to Feel More Alive
01:00:12 - The Misconception of Happiness
01:00:55 - "Start taking radical responsibility for your life."
01:02:04 - One Embodied Truth of Happiness
01:03:05 - Outro

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In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with my brother, Dustin, for one of the most personal and honest conversations we’ve ever had.

Life can be messy, chaotic and sometimes painful, but we dive into what happiness really means when life isn’t perfect. From growing up in a single-parent household to navigating divorce, parenting, and forgiveness, this conversation explores how our childhood shaped who we are today.

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Happiness Means to Dustin...
03:40 - The Benefits & Challenges of Involved Parenthood
09:03 - Dustin's Earliest Childhood Memories
16:35 - Same Household, Different Perspectives
27:19 - One Childhood Story that Shaped Dustin
32:50 - What Childhood Felt Like for Dustin
35:35 - Dustin's Purpose on this Earth
37:20 - Lindsay & Dustin Share Personal Stories
46:12 - Stories & Teachings of Adulthood
53:33 - What is Dustin's Legacy?
54:56 - Memories of Sibling Rivalries
57:49 - Outro

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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - What Is Happiness to Katelyn?
01:38 - Katelyn's Journey in the "Alchemy of Self" Course
10:55 - Navigating Devine Femininity in a Masculine World
21:00 - "Go back. You're not done." [Story of Triumph through Assault]
30:32 - Katelyn's Path to Facilitation for Women
37:13 - A Shift in Consciousness Since COVID-19
42:52 - How Medicine Opens You Up
44:03 - Practices that Keep Katelyn Grounded
45:16 - Catalysts Following a Death in Katelyn's Family
51:20 - Katelyn's Advice to Spiritual Journey Beginners
53:51 - What's Next for Katelyn?
55:40 - Outro

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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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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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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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