485: Free Yourself From The Happiness Trap

11/29/24 • 49 min

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The pursuit of happiness is one of the most talked about topics in the self-help world and life in general. What does it mean to be happy? Perhaps the pursuit of happiness is actually just a myth and what we really want to be looking for is joy and contentment. Listen to today's show for important questions to ask yourself and tools to discover what real happiness means.

In this episode with Shawn Léon Nowotnik we discuss

relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of creating meaning in your life and relationships
The commercialization of happiness and how it can lead you down the wrong path
Tools to discover your most authentic self and live authentically
Challenging the idea that you have to be perfect
What to do when you feel like you have everything and still are not happy
And much more!

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In this episode with Shawn Léon Nowotnik we discuss

relationship advice topics that include:

The importance of creating meaning in your life and relationships
The commercialization of happiness and how it can lead you down the wrong path
Tools to discover your most authentic self and live authentically
Challenging the idea that you have to be perfect
What to do when you feel like you have everything and still are not happy
And much more!

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Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!

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Navigating a relationship where you or your partner suffers from chronic pain can be very challenging. Listen to today's show to learn more about healing your chronic pain and how to support your partner on their journey while maintaining a healthy relationship.

In this episode with Bonnie Lester we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

The biological, social and physical impacts of pain
Using neuroplasticity tools and exercises for chronic pain reduction
The importance of developing a language around pain
Keys to healing and improving chronic pain
How to support a partner with chronic pain
Navigating the economic challenges of chronic pain
And much more!

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Today's episode is a real treat as I have a wide ranging conversation with Diego Perez, aka, Yung Pueblo. Listen to today's show for valuable insights and tools to improve your life and relationships today.

In this episode with Diego Perez we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you feel your partner is not self aware
The importance of being loosely attached to your views while in conversation
Why the ego loves sameness
Diego's writing process and where he draws inspiration from
How to create more depth in your relationship
Tools for nervous system regulation
And much more!

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