SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
Listen. It will give you hope.
Real stories of pain, grief and the full catastrophe of being human and how our guests turned their shitshow into something useful.
Shit Happy™️ – a new word meaning 'stirring shitshows into gold.' And a podcast that proves it's possible.
Each week guests share true stories along with the hard-won wisdom that got them through it.
Topics include mental health, grief, fear, relationships, addiction, creativity, spirituality, identity, forgiveness and finding purpose when life falls apart.
Heads up: It's often funnier than you'd think.
Hosted by Toni Powell — author, speaker and recovering misery addict turned happiness hacker whose storytelling and science-backed tools have helped millions shift their mindset and find joy, even in disaster.
Episodes drop Tuesdays.
If you want a wellbeing podcast that's down-to-earth, honest and full of real-life resilience (with a few laughs), this is it.
SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
Firing Up After The Fire with Gabrielle Powell ep 97
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Shownotes:
When the devastating 2019–2020 Australian bushfires tore through the small town of Cobargo, potter Gaye Powell and her partner Dan faced a terrifying fight to save their home and creative livelihood. In this powerful conversation, Gay shares the reality of surviving the fires, the emotional aftermath, and how creativity, community and making things with your hands can help rebuild wellbeing after trauma. A story about resilience, recovery and the healing power of creativity.
Topics
- Surviving the 2019–2020 Australian bushfires
- Trauma, shock and mental health after disaster
- Rebuilding life and community after loss
- The healing power of creativity and pottery
- Why making things with your hands supports wellbeing
- Community recovery and generosity after crisis
Episode Specific Links
Bandicoot Pottery – Gay & Dan Powell: https://bandicootpottery.com.au
Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/firing-up-after-the-fire-ep-97/
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CREDITS:
Exec Producer: Sam Blacklock
Podcast Music:: In Your Head Now
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