In this heartfelt episode of One Happy Thing, Maddie, Jennifer, and Kerry tackle the complicated question of how to choose joy in a world filled with suffering.

Maddie kicks off the conversation by asking the tough questions: Can we give ourselves permission to feel joy when so many are struggling? Jennifer reflects on the guilt that often accompanies happiness during hard times and how it can feel selfish to laugh or find light moments in a heavy world. Kerry shares a deeply personal story about being in the middle of her own grief and how friends who embraced joy helped her find her way back to it. Her story reminds us of the healing power of joy and the importance of offering ourselves—and others—permission to embrace it, even in difficult circumstances.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about letting go of guilt, living with empathy, and choosing joy as an act of resilience.

In episode five of One Happy Thing, Jennifer, Kerry, and Maddie explore the concept of glimmers.

What the heck is a glimmer, you ask? Maddie explains glimmers as those unexpected, uplifting sparks in the day that remind us of all that is good, bright, and beautiful in the world.

Tune in to learn how to recognize and savor glimmers in your own life, even during challenging times.

Join us as we uncover how noticing the small, beautiful things can transform your outlook and bring more happiness into your world.

In this episode of One Happy Thing, Kerry, Maddie, and Jennifer dive into the practice of gratitude as a powerful tool for transforming tough days into better ones.

Jennifer shares her personal story about using a daily practice called a "Gratitude Walk." She explains how it helps shift her perspective and lifts her mood, even on the hardest days. (Hint: you don't even need to leave the house, and you certainly don't need to go hiking!)

Discover how this simple morning routine can lift your spirits and create ripples of joy throughout your day.

If this episode brought you joy or inspired you, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment or a review or email us at onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com