SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
Shit Happy™️ – a feel-good podcast AND a new word: a noun meaning ‘stirring shitshows into something good’.
Hosted by Toni Powell (ABC’s Australian Story, 15M+ Goalcast views), Shit Happy™️ is where resilience meets real talk.
Each week, Toni’s guests share deeply human, uplifting — and often hilarious — stories of how they’ve navigated life’s messiest moments.
They offer hard-won wisdom on mental health, mindset, burnout, relationships, anxiety, and bouncing back when life blindsides you.
Toni is a recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster.
You’ll get three episodes a week, including IN BED WITH PHIL — a cozy, unscripted episode from bed (yes, really), full of dad jokes, cheeky banter, and sometimes unexpected brilliance.
If you want a wellbeing podcast that’s down-to-earth, soul-stirring and full of real-life resilience, this is it.
Think: TED talk meets Ted Lasso… with a dash of The Princess Bride.
There’s science. There’s laughter.
There’s stories that actually help.
There’s heart.
SHIT HAPPY™ — all the good feels.
Episodes
88 episodes
What Happened When They Stole My Business with Maureen Hascoet ep 88
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes: Maureen Hascoet built a bold plan to change Scotland’s film industry while her family faced a Huntington’s diagnosis. Then investors manoeuvred her out of her...
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Episode 88
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32:46
How Stealing A Rock Changed My Career with Monty Badami ep 87
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes A short but powerful “But wait, there’s more” follow-up with anthropologist Monty Badami that dives into identity, culture, wellbeing and meaning. Monty shares ...
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Episode 87
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11:58
How To Get Curious Not Furious with Monty Badami ep 86
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotesWhat does it really mean to be human in a messy, uncertain world? Anthropologist Monty Badami joins Toni Powell for a thoughtful, funny and deeply humane conversation...
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Episode 86
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33:51
Let Me Tell You About A Miracle ep 85
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotes:This Miracles edition of But Wait, There’s More gathers powerful real-life stories of meaning, hope, grief and connection from past guests. From near-death reassura...
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Episode 85
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19:14
"I'm Gay?" The Plot Twist I Didn't See Coming with Meralda Bateman ep 84
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: "I'm Gay?" The Plot Twist I Didn't See Coming with Meralda Bateman ep 84An unexpected, funny and deeply moving story about love, identity, wellbeing a...
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Episode 84
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36:18
A Very Spicy In Bed with Phil ep 83
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview ShownotesIn this In Bed with Phil episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni and Phil share an honest, lived-experience conversation about autism, ADHD and neurodiverge...
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Episode 83
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21:56
Embracing Autism in Fiji With Patricia Naisara ep 82
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTESWhen a child is diagnosed with profound autism, life changes instantly. In this powerful episode of Sh!t Happy, Fijian lawyer and HR leader Patricia Na...
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Episode 82
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27:08
The Magic Of Music & Laughter with Frank Frikker ep 81
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewShownotesMusic and laughter can be powerful tools for wellbeing, creativity and mental health. In this episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni Powell chats with composer and song...
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Episode 81
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27:47
How To Grow Your Creative Side with Paul Fairweather ep 80
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: How To Grow Your Creative Side with Paul Fairweather ep 80Creativity isn’t about being artistic. It’s about problem-solving, confidence, wellbeing and...
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Episode 80
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28:04
In Bed With Phil - Strike A Bad Patch Race ep 79
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: In Bed With Phil - Strike A Bad Patch Race ep 79In this In Bed with Phil episode of Sh!t Happy, Toni and Phil share a darkly funny sto...
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Episode 79
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10:07
When The Universe Drops A Tree On You with Bart Walsh ep 78
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTESAt 23, Bart Walsh was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that took his jaw, changed his voice, and rerouted his entire life. In this deeply honest Sh!t Happy c...
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Episode 78
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41:09
Building An Enduring Marriage with Craig and Kelly Higgins-Devine ep 77
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewSHOWNOTES: What really makes a long marriage last when the spark fades, conflict is avoided, or life pulls you apart? In this honest and often funny conversation, bro...
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Episode 77
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31:55
That Thing They Criticize ? Cultivate it! with Kelly Higgins-Devine ep 76
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterviewSHOWNOTES: Broadcaster Kelly Higgins-Devine shares the real story behind burnout, depression and recovery after the emotional toll of emergency broadcasting during the 20...
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Episode 76
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38:53
You Have The Power To Change The World with Toni Powell ep 75
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTESIn a world that can feel divided, overwhelming and hostile, this episode explores how kindness isn’t weakness but one of the most powerful tools for men...
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Episode 75
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17:54
Nourish Street: Love, Meth and Miracles with Beau Haywood ep 74
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Nourish Street: Love, Meth and Miracles with Beau Haywood A raw and uplifting conversation about addiction, rock bottom, and rebuilding life through serv...
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Episode 74
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27:47
Good Grief with Vanessa Gorman ep 73
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview DescriptionAfter Tuesday’s powerful interview about Losing Layla, Vanessa Gorman returns to share the wisdom she gained while navigating deep grief. She ...
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Episode 73
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12:53
Losing Layla - A Beautiful Mourning with Vanessa Gorman ep 72
#shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterviewSHOWNOTES: Losing Layla - A Beautiful Mourning with Vanessa Gorman ep 72Vanessa Gorman takes us inside one of the most intimate and influential Australian documentaries...
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Episode 72
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26:45
Your Brain Is Lying To You - In Bed With Phil ep 71
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Your Brain Is Lying To You - In Bed With Phil ep 71Your brain is lying to you—and it’s wrecking your relationships, wellbeing, and mental healt...
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Episode 71
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10:42
My Beautiful Sobriety with Leanne Spencer ep 70
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: My Beautiful Sobriety with Leanne Spencer ep 70 When life’s chaos drives you to the bottle—or anywhere else for escape—this candid and surpris...
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Episode 70
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30:09
How I Got To Work On Mission Impossible with Chris Jones ep 69
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: How I Got To Work On Mission Impossible with Chris Jones ep 69London filmmaker Chris Jones returns with the wild, wonderful, and ridiculously stressful story ...
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Episode 69
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15:05
A Filmmaker's Improbable Journey to Directing on Mission Impossible with Chris Jones #68
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: A Filmmaker's Improbable Journey to Directing on Mission Impossible with Chris Jones #68Filmmaker Chris Jones shares the wild, gritty, and deeply meaningful j...
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Episode 68
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30:00
Guests Tell Stories of Great Kindness - Holiday Special ep 67
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Tell Stories of Great Kindness - Holiday Special ep 67Kindness is contagious—and sometimes it comes from the most unexpected places. In this hol...
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Episode 67
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10:01
Guests Share About Romance - Holiday Special ep 66
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share About Romance - Holiday Special ep 66 From handwritten Italian love notes to a surprise donkey with a red bow, this holiday speci...
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Episode 66
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