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
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? In Bed With Phil ep 49
#ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation
Shownotes: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? In Bed With Phil ep 49
What happens when Toni and the lovely Phil get asked: If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? This playful “Ask Us Anything” episode explores big names like Maya Angelou, Gandhi, Van Morrison, and even overlooked heroes like Cecilia Payne, alongside personal choices like Phil's late father. Funny banter, heartfelt moments, and a classic Phil dad joke make this episode a mix of humour, wellbeing insights, and connection—perfect for anyone navigating life’s messy, wonderful contradictions.
Topics
- Ask Us Anything: Dream dinner guests?
- Maya Angelou, Gandhi, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Teskey Brothers
- The brilliance of Cecilia Payne & overlooked women in science
- Einstein’s wife and speculation on her role
- Family reflections: Toni’s father, deep conversations, loss & legacy
- Bonnie Garmus (Lessons in Chemistry), Lynn Twist (The Soul of Money), Pam Vredevelt
- The importance of having conversations before it’s too late
Episode Specific Links
- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: https://amzn.to/4gRyj8v
- The Soul of Money by Lynn Twist https://amzn.to/4gNAiuC
- Pam Vredevelt – website: https://pamvredevelt.com/
Pam's Books: Letting Go https://amzn.to/4nTFO16
The Wounded Woman: https://amzn.to/46L4fa6
- Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/guess-whos-comin…-with-phil-ep-49/
Find Related Episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-happy-with-toni-powell/id1829230570
In Bed With Phil - Swapping Lives ep 34
In Bed With Phil - Fear, Moths, and Mattresses ep 4
#Wellbeing #Mindfulness #Resilience, #dinnerguests, #bonniegarmus
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