Happiness is a Healthier Habit
Welcome to Happiness is a Healthier Habit, the podcast where wellness meets real life. I’m Jackie Pool a coach, mama of three, and early morning motivator helping women ditch quick fixes and build lasting habits that fuel their energy, strength, and confidence. From intuitive eating to fat loss, peptides to mom-life balance, we cover it all with honesty, strategy, and heart. Because when your habits work, your whole life flows.
Episodes
130 episodes
EPI 131: Balancing Hormones & Healing from the Inside Out with Ana Lopez
In this episode of Keep Austin Balanced, I get to chat with Ana Lopez, a holistic nutrition therapist specializing in identifying the root causes of hormonal, digestive, and blood sugar imbalances especially for w...
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Episode 131
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36:44
EPI 130: Creating Balance and Connection: Inside the “Keep Austin Balanced” Event with Alma Gormley
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Alma Gormley, the creator of the Keep Austin Balanced wellness event and founder of the Hormone Co. Health Collective. Alma shares the story behind how this unique ...
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Episode 130
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23:09
EPI 129: Balancing Beauty, Wellness, and Real Estate with Jennifer Whitfield
In this episode, Jackie Pool sits down with the multi-talented Jennifer Whitfield, a powerhouse in wellness, skincare, and real estate. Together, they dive into Jennifer’s personal transformation journey, her daily habits for productivit...
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17:45
EPI 128:How Habits, Protein & Peptides Shape a Healthy Life with Coach Chris Collins
In this episode, I sit down with Coach Chris Collins for a real, open conversation about the power of habits, the importance of protein, and how supplements like creatine and peptides can enhance health from the inside out.We talk about ...
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Episode 128
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43:51
EPI 127: Keeping Austin Balanced with Carolina Sisti Strength, Community, and Joy in Wellness
In this light and fun conversation, I sit down with Carolina Sisti, fitness trainer, motivator, and all-around powerhouse, to talk about how she’s helping people in Austin get stronger inside and out.Carolina shares her jour...
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Episode 127
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14:19
EPI 126: Keeping Austin Balanced with Bene Pilates
In this episode, I sit down with Niki], the founder of Bene Pilates here in Austin. We’re both part of the Keep Austin Balanced Holiday Event, and I couldn’t wait to chat with her about what balance really means both in life and i...
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Episode 126
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21:36
EPI 125: Mindful About Supplements…But Not About Your Lifestyle?
Ever notice someone who drinks every weekend, eats whatever they want, but then says they’re super careful about their supplements? 🤔 In this episode, we’re unpacking the oddity of being picky about supplements like MAKE peptides while...
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Episode 125
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18:06
EPI 124: Cooking Tools & Hacks That Make Life Easier
Tired of complicated kitchen hacks or recipes that take forever? In this episode, I’m breaking down the must-have tools and cookware that make cooking simpler, faster, and more enjoyable. From the perfect pan to knives you actually need,...
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Episode 124
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14:38
EPI 123: Kitchen & Cooking Tips for Better Family Health
The kitchen is the heart of the home and when it’s stocked, prepped, and filled with nourishing choices, it sets the tone for your family’s health. In this episode I share simple, practical kitchen and cooking tips that help busy families...
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Episode 123
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22:03
EPI 122: The Power of One Small Win a Day
Do you ever feel like if you can’t do it all perfectly, it’s not even worth starting? In this episode, I break down how shifting from perfection to progress can transform your health, habits, and confidence. Instead of trying to overhaul your e...
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25:35
EPI 121: How to Support Your Body When Sleep is Lacking
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal toolkit for navigating seasons where sleep just isn’t as plentiful as I’d like. Whether it’s a busy schedule, family demands, or simply life being life we all know what it feels like to push through on l...
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Episode 121
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33:34
EPI120: When Fear Meets Faith: My Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Killing
In this emotional episode I react to the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and share how the event landed for me personally. I talk about being reminded of 9/11, why I believe the United States is not a third-world country de...
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14:40
EPI 119:Building Confidence the Keith Harrell Way
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with it’s something you can build. In this episode, inspired by the late motivational speaker Keith Harrell, I share how to strengthen your self-belief, reframe negative thoughts, and take daily s...
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Episode 119
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26:46
EPI 118:Be Your Own Advocate: The Truth About Cholesterol and Dismissive Doctors
This episode comes straight from my heart.I recently joined my mom at a doctor’s appointment, and what I witnessed left me frustrated, sad, and more determined than ever to speak out. The physician flat-out told us that “lifestyle factor...
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Episode 118
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29:27
EPI 117: Why Snacking Might Be Stalling Your Fat Loss
You’ve been told to eat every 2–3 hours to “keep your metabolism going”… but what if constant snacking is the reason your fat loss has stalled? In this episode, I break down how insulin really works, why grazing all day keeps you in stora...
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17:10
EPI 116: y Homeschooling Journey So Far (and How Not to Lose Yourself Along the Way)
Since starting homeschooling at the end of July, our family has finally found our rhythm mornings filled with lessons, nature walks, and read-aloud, and afternoons packed with soccer practices, art classes, and family time.But here’s the...
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24:37
EPI 115: The Routine That Works Is the One That Fits Your Life
Cookie-cutter plans don’t work because your life isn’t one-size-fits-all. This episode is your invitation to build a routine that supports you and your body, your schedule, your energy, and your goals. I’m walking you through wha...
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Episode 115
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5:30
EPI 114: Reset Your Mindset, Not Just Your Meals
If your self-talk is stuck in “all or nothing,” it’s time for a reset not just in your meals, but in your mindset. This episode will show you how to stop spiraling when things aren’t perfect and how to talk to yourself like the woman you’re bec...
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6:21
EPI 113: Forget Motivation. Build Momentum Instead
Motivation is optional. Momentum is everything. In this episode, I break down why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck and how to take tiny actions that add up to serious results. If you’ve been starting and stopping over and over...
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6:29
EPI 112: Your Day Needs an Anchor: Start With One Habit
Feel like your days run you instead of the other way around? Let’s fix that. In this episode, I’m introducing you to anchor habits simple routines that keep your day grounded and your goals in motion. You’ll hear the habit that cha...
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Episode 112
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5:20
EPI 111: You Don’t Need a New Year What You Need is a Reset
If life has knocked you off track, this episode is your reset button. I’m sharing why perfection isn’t the goal progress is. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset from “starting over” to simply restarting, plus my personal go-to when ...
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Episode 111
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6:22
EPI 110: The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat + How to Naturally Burn It Off
In this episode, I’m breaking down everything I’ve learned about visceral fat the kind you can’t always see, but that can seriously impact your health. I was shocked to learn it’s even connected to diastasis recti, something...
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Episode 110
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28:48
EPI 109: Your Temperature Tells a Story: What BBT Can Reveal About Your Cycle
In this episode, I break down how to use your basal body temperature (BBT) to better understand your hormones, fertility, and overall wellness. I walk through how to track it with wearables and explain what’s actually happening in...
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Episode 109
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22:28
EPI 108:Hormones, Skin & Self-Care with Elle Black of Same Skincare
In this powerful and insightful conversation, I get to sit down with Elle Black, the founder of Same Skincare, to explore how hormone health, skin, and self-care intersect especially for women navigating endometriosis, perimenopause, and be...
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Episode 108
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51:43
EPI 107:The Truth About Muscle Loss, Weight Gain, and Why It’s Not Just “Getting Older”
Let’s get real so many women I talk to feel like their body is working against them as they get older. You might feel like your metabolism just stopped working, or that you're gaining weight even though you’re not eating more.He...
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Episode 107
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20:53