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
Be Your Own Self Health Advocate with Luan Lawrenson-Woods EP #32
SHOWNOTES: Be Your Own Self Health Advocate #32
What do you do when your health is on the line—but you’re too scared to speak up? In this powerful episode, cancer survivor and patient advocate Luan Lawrenson-Woods shares how learning self-advocacy transformed her breast cancer journey. From brutal medical encounters to life-saving second opinions, Luan unpacks why speaking up isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you’ve ever felt dismissed in a medical setting or unsure how to challenge a doctor, this episode is packed with insight, courage, and practical tools for taking charge of your health and mental wellbeing.
Topics
- The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare
- Luan’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey
- Autologous breast reconstruction (“tummy to boob”) explained
- Navigating brutal medical encounters with confidence
- Why self-advocacy is essential for wellbeing and survival
Episode Specific Links
- Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/luan-lawrenson-w…medical-advocate/
- Luan’s podcast Regarding Me: https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/podcasts/podcast-episode-01-7xw26-b46w9
Related Episode Links
- Ep #20: Blindsided By Benzos: https://youtu.be/-zr2VvKjfI8
#healthadvocacy, #cancersurvivor, #patientrights, #breastcancerawareness, #medicaladvocacy, #speakup, #healingjourney
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
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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