HeyJaredThe No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
More and more of us are experiencing overwhelm and exhaustion from our busy lives. Can you relate? In The No Bullsh*t Guide To A Happier Life, your host Helen Calvert shares her quick (but not necessarily easy) tips on how to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment from your…
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Why Daily Consistency is BS for Most of Us | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 129. Being productive, energetic, motivated, and capable of exactly the same things every single day is not realistic for most of us. We are cyclical beings, and in this episode I explore what happens when we stop berating ourselves for fluctuating and start working with our hormonal, neurodivergent, seasonal, and emotional cycles instead. Because your cycles aren't a weakness to overcome — they're a source of your power. Let's dive in! In this episode: • Daily consistency is
It's Time to Rethink Mental Strength | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 128. What if mental strength isn't about holding it all together? In this episode, I'm flipping the script on what it really means to be mentally strong. We explore why true strength isn't found in suppressing emotions or pretending everything's fine, but in creating space for ourselves and the people we love to feel whatever they need to feel. We also look at how mental strength is built over time through self-understanding, support, and compassion—and why being kind to yours
Physical Strength is the Foundation of Your Power | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 127. What if building your personal power started with building your physical strength? In this episode, I challenge the messages we've been sold about exercise and explore why strength has nothing to do with chasing the 'perfect' body. Instead, we look at the everyday movements that help us live independently, confidently, and joyfully for longer. This isn't about comparison or all-or-nothing thinking—it's about celebrating what your body can do today and taking one small ste
There's no power without self-care | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 126. In this episode, I explore what radical self-care really looks like, and why it's the foundation of your personal power. We talk about including ourselves in the same compassion we so freely give to others, learning to reward ourselves with kindness instead of criticism, and why years of self-neglect can't be undone overnight. Because when we truly care for ourselves, we build the capacity, resilience, and joy to show up fully in the world. Let's dive in! In this episode:
How 24-Hour News is Stealing Your Power | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 125. How much of what you believe about the world is based on your own experience—and how much has been shaped by the stories from external sources? In this episode, I explore how the news, social media, and constant streams of information influence the way we think, feel, and behave. We look at why our brains struggle to cope with modern media, how fear can quietly steal our power, and why becoming more intentional about what we consume is one of the most empowering things we
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