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.
SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
Sex, Drugs and Meditation with Mary-Lou Stephens #17
Shownotes: Sex, Drugs & Meditation ep #17
What happens when workplace bullying, desperation, and a stubborn streak collide with a 10-day silent meditation retreat? Author Mary-Lou Stevens turned her painful ABC workplace experience, personal struggles, and a mind full of drama into the bestselling memoir Sex, Drugs & Meditation. In this honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation, she shares how Vipassana helped her cope with stress, transform her mindset, and kick an addiction to misery itself. Perfect for anyone exploring wellbeing, mental health, and personal growth.
Topics
- Vipassana meditation and its challenges
- Overcoming workplace bullying
- Resilience vs stubbornness
- The addiction to drama and misery
- Writing and publishing Sex, Drugs & Meditation
- Honest storytelling and personal transformation
Episode Specific Links
- Mary Lou's website: https://maryloustephens.com.au/
- Book - Sex,Drugs and Meditation: https://amzn.to/3TTRT9x
- Book - The Last of the Apple Blossom: https://amzn.to/3TTRT9x
- Book - The Jam Maker: https://amzn.to/4lgWLBR
- Book - The Chocolate Factory: https://amzn.to/3JjDtNY
- Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/sex-drugs-and-meditation/
Related Episodes:
#18 Curing My Crisis Creatively https://youtu.be/kcmicakIVyU
#Vipassana, #MeditationRetreat, #WorkplaceBullying, #OvercomingAdversity, #MindfulnessPractice, #AddictedToDrama
LINKS TO LOVE:
Toni's Newsletter: https://shithappy.com/time-to-smile-newsletter-sign-up/
Ask Us Anything: https://shithappy.com/ask-me-anything/
Support The Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2510564/support
What A Feeling Book - https://amzn.to/459EHEd
The Yellow Car Book - https://amzn.to/3IVPiKc
LET’S CONNECT
Podcast: https://shithappy.com
Speaking: https://www.tonipowell.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonipowell/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shithappypodcast/podcasts
CREDITS:
Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock
Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now
Courtesy of Frank Frikker https://wolfstales.au/
#Wellbeing, #Mindfulness, #Motivation