Choose A Happy Day Podcast

Stephanie Beams: The Healing Power of Home Design & How Clutter Affects Your Mind and Mood

Summary
In this conversation, Lorraine interviews Stephanie Beams, an interior designer specializing in wellness through Neuroaesthetics. They discuss how the design of a space can significantly impact emotional well-being, the importance of creating environments that reflect personal feelings, and practical tips for decluttering and enhancing home spaces. Stephanie shares insights on how to assess a room's energy and the transformative power of thoughtful design. In this conversation, Lorraine and Stephanie explore the profound impact of home design on emotional well-being. They discuss the importance of visualization in creating spaces that resonate with personal feelings, the psychological effects of color, and the significance of creating a healing environment at home. The dialogue emphasizes the therapeutic process of transforming living spaces and how these changes can lead to emotional healing and a sense of sanctuary.
 
Takeaways
Neuroaesthetics is the science of how our brains perceive beauty.
Our homes can significantly affect our emotional well-being.
Clutter can lead to increased stress and anxiety.
Lighting and natural elements are crucial for a calming environment.
Emotional attachments to spaces can hinder well-being.
Using plants and nature can enhance feelings of safety and comfort.
Visualization can help clients understand their emotional needs.
Colors have psychological effects that vary from person to person.
Creating a healing space at home can improve overall well-being.
Personal connections to colors and textures are essential in design.
Emotional attachments to spaces can influence the need for change.
Transformative makeovers can serve as a healing process.
Learn more about Stephanie here:Stephanie's website
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stephanie Beams and Highstone & Co.03:57 The Science of Neuroaesthetics in Interior Design08:01 Transforming Spaces for Emotional Well-being11:55 The Impact of Clutter on Mental Health15:59 Practical Tips for Creating a Happy Space20:56 Color Psychology and Personal Connection24:48 Creating a Healing Space at Home30:03 Transformative Home Makeovers and Emotional Healing
 
Keywords
interior design, wellness, Neuroaesthetics, emotional well-being, clutter, home transformation, happiness, design tips, mental health, space assessment, visualization, color psychology, home design, emotional healing, personal connection, interior design, meditation, energy shift, healing space, transformative makeovers
 

Janet Tanguay: Manifesting Dreams through Vision Boarding & Ways You Can Uncover True Motivations to Make Decisions

In this episode, Lorraine and Janet Tanguay explore the concepts of vision boarding, dowsing, and personal growth through the Hammock Way of Life.
They discuss the importance of manifesting dreams, the spiritual aspects of dowsing, and how to guide individuals in their career paths while emphasizing authenticity and trusting one's intuition. The dialogue is rich with insights on how to achieve happiness and fulfillment in life.
 
Takeaways
98% of people die with their dreams unfulfilled.
Vision boarding is about feeling what it feels like to have your dreams.
Use present language like 'I am' instead of 'I want'.
Dowsing can be a spiritual tool for guidance.
Trusting your intuition is key to personal growth.
Asking 'why' five times can uncover true motivations.
Dowsing rods can help find energy and balance in life.
Authenticity is crucial for happiness.
Helping others can create a supportive community.
Manifestation can lead to unexpected opportunities.
Get in Contact with Janet HERE
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Hammock Way of Life02:21 Exploring Vision Boarding and Manifestation06:04 Understanding Dowsing as a Spiritual Tool15:51 Career Guidance and Finding Happiness23:40 Final Thoughts on Authenticity and Happiness
 

Leiah Bowden: Unlocking Your Intuition & How to Speak to your Pets

Ever wonder how to actually talk to your pets? Want to know why your dog is barking? Curious how your pet is when it has crossed the rainbow bridge? In this episode of the Choose a Happy Day podcast, host Lorraine interviews this magnificent woman, Leiah Bowden, who has been practicing in the SPIRITUAL space for 50 years!!! 
 
In this conversation, Leiah and Lorraine explore the realms of intuition, energy portraits, and animal communication. Leiah shares her lifelong journey as an intuitive and the significance of energy portraits in understanding one's authentic self. They delve into the concept of chakras, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition for happiness. The discussion also highlights the ability to communicate with animals, revealing their consciousness and emotional depth, and providing insights on how listeners can connect with their pets intuitively. In this conversation, Leiah and Lorraine explore the profound connections between humans and animals, emphasizing the importance of understanding animal communication, nurturing relationships with pets, and seeking guidance from the spirit world. They discuss techniques for tapping into one's intuition and the significance of living a fulfilling life.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
All of us are born intuitive and curious.
Trusting your intuition is key to personal happiness.
Chakras have different colors that represent different energies.
Animals have consciousness and emotions just like humans.
You can communicate with animals through telepathy.
The news often presents negative energy that can affect your mindset.
To tap into your intuition, check in with yourself regularly.
Energy portraits can reveal your authentic self and energy.
Animals need jobs and purpose just like humans do.
Creating a sacred space enhances intuitive experiences. You must respond fully to your own grasp of what comes next.
Animals are not there for our convenience; they are sacred.
Once you know what your animal wants and you don't do it, trust is broken.
You can communicate with passed-on animals through memories and love.
Animals often send messages of appreciation and guidance to their humans.
Tapping into spirit is about listening to yourself and quieting your mind.
Guided visualizations can help in connecting with your inner wisdom.
Your imagination is crucial for accessing deeper insights.
Pay attention to how you feel when evaluating your life choices.
Get in touch with Leiah
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Intuition and Energy Portraits02:58 Understanding Chakras and Energy Colors05:52 Trusting Your Intuition for Happiness09:03 Communicating with Animals11:57 The Process of Animal Communication16:13 Understanding Animal Communication19:11 The Importance of Relationships with Pets20:07 Messages from Passed-On Animals23:03 Tapping into Spirit for Guidance27:09 Living a Happier Life

Diane Webb: Unlocking the Power of Manifestation & Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

In this engaging conversation, Diane Webb shares her insights on manifestation, hypnosis, and personal growth. She discusses her journey in the field of helping others, the benefits of hypnosis for manifestation, and the importance of understanding limiting beliefs. Diane emphasizes the need to trust one's intuition and provides practical examples of how hypnosis can be tailored to individual needs. The discussion also touches on the significance of reframing negative thoughts to enhance the manifestation process. In this conversation, Diane and Lorraine explore the complexities of manifestation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the brain's workings, the impact of trauma, and the role of beliefs in achieving one's desires. They discuss how limiting beliefs can hinder manifestation and how trauma rewires the brain towards fear and scarcity. The conversation also touches on neurodivergence and its effects on manifestation practices, highlighting the need for a supportive approach. Finally, they stress the significance of daily gratitude in fostering a positive mindset and attracting what one desires.
 
Takeaways
Manifestation can be a powerful tool for personal growth.
Hypnosis allows direct communication with the subconscious mind.
There are many ways to approach manifestation, not just hypnosis.
Meditation and hypnosis serve different purposes in mental wellness.
Understanding limiting beliefs is crucial for effective manifestation.
Personal experiences can significantly shape one's manifestation journey.
Trusting your intuition is key to successful manifestation.
Hypnosis can be customized for various goals and desires.
Reframing negative thoughts can enhance the manifestation process.
Building a supportive team can aid in achieving business goals.
Mainstream manifestation often overlooks how the brain works.
Confirmation bias influences what we see in our lives
Limiting beliefs can stall personal momentum.
Trauma can rewire the brain towards fear and scarcity.
Visibility can trigger trauma responses in individuals.
Focus on the belief that what you want is possible.
Daily gratitude practices can enhance emotional well-being.
Understanding neurodivergence is crucial in manifestation practices.
It's important to address underlying beliefs about self-worth.
Gratitude helps set a positive stage for manifestations.
Chapters
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Manifestation and Hypnosis03:04 The Role of Hypnosis in Manifestation05:48 Understanding Limiting Beliefs09:02 Personal Manifestation Journey and Success11:48 Reframing Negative Thoughts for Manifestation14:56 The Impact of Trauma on Manifestation17:51 Neurodivergence and Manifestation Strategies20:53 Belief in Possibility as a Key to Manifestation23:54 The Power of Daily Gratitude27:13 Conclusion and Resources for Manifestation
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Michelle Johnson: Empower Yourself Through Solo Travel & Navigating Post-Grad Anxiety and Limiting Beliefs

In this episode of the Choose a Happy Day podcast, host Lorraine interviews author and traveler Michelle Johnson. They discuss the transformative power of solo travel, the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs, and the journey of self-discovery. Michelle shares her experiences with Workaway, a platform that allows travelers to work in exchange for accommodation, and how it has shaped her confidence and authenticity. The conversation also touches on mental health, the impact of societal pressures on women, and the significance of gratitude journaling. Michelle emphasizes the importance of listening to one's intuition and creating a supportive community for women to heal and grow together.
 
Takeaways
Solo travel can significantly boost confidence and self-discovery.
Workaway offers a unique way to travel affordably.
Changing your environment can help combat seasonal depression.
Limiting beliefs can hinder personal growth and happiness.
Listening to your intuition is crucial for making life decisions.
Gratitude journaling can foster a positive mindset.
Finding home may require exploring new places.
Empowering women through community and support is essential.
It's okay to say no to others to prioritize your own happiness.
Authenticity is key to living a fulfilling life.
Michelle's Website
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Solo Travel and Workaway02:31 Empowerment Through Solo Travel05:31 The Impact of Environment on Happiness08:16 Navigating Post-Grad Anxiety and Limiting Beliefs11:24 Finding Happiness and Overcoming Depression12:47 The Power of Gratitude Journaling13:47 Exploring New Places and Finding Home15:31 The Journey of Writing a Book16:56 Challenging Beauty Standards for Young Women18:35 Living Authentically and Saying No19:58 Creating a Healing Community for Women21:17 Coaching for Change and Accountability23:05 Shifting Energy and Attracting Positivity24:56 The Workbook Experience and Final Thoughts26:20 Choose A Happy Day Outro.mp4
 

Molly Brindle - Healing and Connection in Nature & Heart Centered Awareness

In this conversation, Lorraine and Molly discuss their experiences working in a cubicle environment and how they broke free from it. Molly shares her journey from traditional sales to energy medicine and intuitive guidance. They talk about the power of Reiki and the importance of listening and being present. They also discuss the benefits of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and grounding for physical and mental health. In this conversation, Molly and Lorraine discuss the practice of forest bathing and its physical and mental benefits. They explain how spending time in nature, particularly among trees, can have a healing effect on the body and mind. They also discuss the importance of connecting to heart-centered awareness and offer tips for calming the mind and finding happiness, such as cutting back on social media, practicing meditation and breathwork, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep. They emphasize the interconnectedness of all beings and the need for unity consciousness.
Takeaways
Breaking free from a traditional work environment can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
Reiki and energy medicine can provide healing and guidance.Listening fully and being present in conversations is important for connection and healing.
Spending time in nature, such as through Shinrin-yoku and grounding, can have physical and mental health benefits. Spending time in nature, particularly among trees, can have a healing effect on the body and mind.
Connecting to heart-centered awareness can lead to happiness and a sense of unity with others.
Tips for calming the mind and finding happiness include cutting back on social media, practicing meditation and breathwork, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep.
The practice of forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, involves immersing oneself in nature and can be a form of meditation.
Water, crystals, and rocks also have energy and can be used for healing purposes.
The age of Aquarius is a time when people are learning to think and feel through their hearts and cultivate compassion for one another.
Chapters
00:00 Breaking Free from Cubicles01:54 The Power of Reiki and Energy Medicine03:18 Intuitive Guidance and Energy05:06 The Importance of Listening07:29 Healing and Connection in Nature18:49 The Healing Power of Nature and Trees19:17 Connecting to Heart-Centered Awareness23:05 Tips for Calming the Mind and Finding Happiness25:26 Exploring the Practice of Forest Bathing27:16 The Energy of Water, Crystals, and Rocks35:04 Embracing Unity Consciousness in the Age of Aquarius

Deborah Hanlon - Effective Communication in Relationships & Connecting with Deceased Loved Ones

In this episode of the Choose A Happy Day Show, Lorraine Toth and Deborah Hanlon delve into profound topics surrounding death, consciousness, and the afterlife, exploring how we can connect with loved ones who have passed. They also discuss the importance of embracing feminine energy and the need for community support among women. The conversation transitions into navigating relationships, emphasizing the significance of honest communication and vulnerability in fostering deeper connections.
 
Key Takeaways from this episode:
Death is a natural part of life that we all must face.
Consciousness exists beyond physical location after death.
Connecting with deceased loved ones can happen through thought.
Gratitude attracts positive energy and signs from the deceased.
Women often feel the need to do it all due to societal expectations.
Community support is essential for women to thrive.
It's okay to ask for help and accept support from others.
Honest communication is crucial in relationships to avoid misunderstandings.
Being vulnerable can lead to deeper connections with partners.
Your feelings and truths are valid and should be expressed.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Discussing the Topic of Death
02:14Exploring the Concept of Death and the Afterlife
04:38Connecting with Deceased Loved Ones
08:22Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies in Relationships
19:55Effective Communication in Relationships
23:55Expressing Truth and Feelings in Relationships
26:01Conclusion
26:18Choose A Happy Day Outro.mp4

Miranda VonFricken: The Art of Cosmic Ordering and Manifesting Desires

Miranda and Lorraine discuss the role of faith and spirituality in manifesting abundance and achieving success. They share personal stories of how they have used their faith to manifest their desires, such as trips to Hawaii, a Range Rover, and opportunities to work with influential people. They emphasize the importance of believing in the power of the universe and releasing attachment to outcomes. They also discuss the practice of cosmic ordering, where they write down their desires as if ordering from a menu and trust that the universe will deliver. Miranda shares her experience of finishing her book and winning the lottery shortly after. She emphasizes the importance of manifesting the life you want and taking action to make it happen. Miranda also discusses personal branding and the energy we give off when we meet people. She encourages listeners to choose happiness and believe in miracles. Lorraine and Miranda talk about the lessons and blessings that can come from both good and bad experiences. They also discuss the concept of exhausting the system and coming at goals from all angles.
 
Connect with MIRANDA HERE:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandavonfricken/
Website: https://mirandavonfricken.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandavonfricken/
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Twinning02:21 Confusion and Clarity in Finding One's Calling04:12 The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Manifestation06:07 Personal Journeys of Faith and Spirituality08:19 The Power of Faith in Overcoming Challenges11:28 Working with an Intuitive Coach13:47 Realizing Desires from the Cosmic Ordering List17:31 Believing in the Power of the Universe20:23 Finishing the Book and Winning the Lottery28:04 The Power of Personal Branding32:19 Manifesting Your Dreams35:06 Taking Action and Exhausting Every Option37:24 Lessons Learned from Positive and Negative Experiences

Erin Sikopoulos - Exploring Gemstone Energy Medicine & The importance Solitude and Self Connection

Erin Sikopoulos is an intuitive gemstone energy medicine practitioner and massage therapist. In this episode she discusses her practice of gemstone energy medicine and how it can help people with physical and emotional issues. She explains how she intuitively selects gemstones for her clients and the sensations they may experience during a session. Erin emphasizes the importance of moments of solitude and self-connection in achieving clarity and ease in daily life. She also shares tips for manifesting and upgrading one's energetic set point. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the healing properties of Blue Lace Agate gemstone. In this conversation, Lorraine and Erin discuss different gemstones and their energetic properties. They explore stones such as Blue Lace Agate, Citrine, Amethyst, Pink Morganite, and Mother of Pearl. They also touch on the importance of high-quality stones and the potential for counterfeit gemstones in the market. The conversation highlights the role of gemstone energy medicine in supporting emotional well-being, clarity, and self-discovery. Lastly, Erin explains how gemstone intuitive sessions can be conducted virtually, and she provides information on where to find her services.
Erin's Website
https://www.instagram.com/turnanewleafintuitive/
https://www.tiktok.com/@turnanewleafintuitive
 
00:00Introduction
01:22Gemstone Energy Medicine and Intuition
03:48Sensations and Effects of Gemstone Energy Medicine
06:06Finding Clarity and Ease through Solitude and Self-Connection
09:59Case Study: Healing and Transformation
12:23Manifesting and Upgrading Your Energetic Set Point
16:33The Healing Properties of Blue Lace Agate
17:44Struggles with Decision Making and Self-Identity
19:23Working with Stones to Support Self-Discovery
21:37The Importance of High-Quality Stones
23:03Beware of Counterfeit Gemstones
26:18Gemstone Intuitive Sessions: Connecting with Stones Remotely
27:45Stones for Clarity, Self-Discovery, and Emotional Soothing

Kelly Ballard: The Power of Mental Clarity in Manifesting & Understanding Energy and the Auric Field

In this conversation, Lorraine and Kelly discuss topics related to spirituality, manifesting, and personal growth. They explore how to tune in to spirit, the importance of mental clarity, and the benefits of using different organizers and journals. 
Tuning in to spirit doesn't require psychic abilities; it can be done by paying attention to how you feel, noticing synchronicities, and asking yourself questions.
Mental clarity is essential for manifesting and living a fulfilling life. It involves removing emotional baggage, observing resistance, and redirecting focus.
Using different organizers and journals can help with manifesting and staying organized. It allows for focused intention setting and keeps track of manifestations and affirmations.
Resistance is a sign that a shift in focus is needed. Observing resistance and identifying common themes can help release limiting beliefs and open up space for manifestations.
Manifesting involves putting out desires, prayers, and intentions to the universe. It's important to have clarity about what you want and to believe in the power of manifestation.
Having patience and trust in the process of manifesting is key. It's about aligning with the energy of what you desire and allowing miracles to come into your life. Set clear intentions and visualize what you want to manifest
Believe in your self-worth and value to attract the right partner
Release old thought patterns and judgments to create space for manifestations
Pay attention to your energy and the energy of others in your auric field
Use energy work techniques like Reiki and smudging to clear and balance your energy
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00:00Introduction and Connecting with Spirit
02:15Tuning in to Spirit and Accessing Guidance
05:22The Power of Mental Clarity in Manifesting
08:44Organizers and Journals for Manifesting and Staying Organized
14:30Recognizing Resistance and Shifting Focus
18:08The Art of Manifesting: Clarity, Belief, and Patience
22:04Manifesting Your Desires and Attracting Your Soulmate
27:16Understanding Energy and the Auric Field
31:41Clearing and Balancing Your Energy: Energy Work Techniques