The Happya Life
Clare Deacon
What if thriving wasn’t about having it all together but about learning to live fully, even in the messiness?
Welcome to The Happya Life Podcast, where we cut through the self-help fluff and get real about what it takes to heal, grow, and create a life that feels good from the inside out.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode exhausted by self-doubt, overwhelmed by life, or like you’re constantly putting everyone else first while barely holding yourself together this podcast is for you.
💡 What if happiness wasn’t something you had to earn but something you were always worthy of?
💡 What if you stopped waiting for the “right time” to feel good and started now?
💡 What if you finally had the tools to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck?
I’m Clare Deacon, positive psychology coach, therapist, and author of Blooming Happya. With expertise in coaching, therapy, and nervous system regulation, I take a trauma-informed, science-backed approach to self-worth, resilience, and personal growth.
This podcast is where coaching meets neuroscience meets real-life transformation because shifting your mindset is great, but if your nervous system still believes self-worth is unsafe, no amount of positive thinking will stick.
Expect deep insights, practical tools, and straight-talking wisdom to help you:
✔ Rewire self-doubt and release guilt.
✔ Heal from past experiences without getting stuck in them.
✔ Stop people-pleasing and start setting boundaries.
✔ Drop the pressure to be "perfect" and start living fully.
If you’re ready to ditch the self-help clichés and step into who you actually are, hit play. Because this? This is where your real transformation begins.
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Embracing Authenticity Be True to Yourself
The Happya Life
07/04/24 • 19 min
Welcome back, to another episode of the Happya Life Podcast. I’m Clare Deacon, your host and guide on this journey to living a happier, more fulfilling life. Today, we’re diving into a topic that is incredibly close to my heart: the power of authenticity and how embracing your true self can lead to a more fulfilling life. If you’ve ever struggled with self-acceptance or felt like you’re not living your true self, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’ll share personal stories, positive psychology principles, and insights from the Happya philosophy to help you embrace your authenticity and feel confident in who you are. We’ll explore what authenticity means, its importance, and practical steps to harmonise your outer life with your inner truth. You’ll learn how to overcome societal expectations, practice self-compassion, and pursue your passions, all of which can transform your life into one that is deeply fulfilling and true to yourself.
Key Segments:
- Understanding Authenticity: Discover what authenticity really means and how living in alignment with your true self can bring inner peace and fulfilment.
- The Importance of Self-Acceptance: Learn about the barriers to self-acceptance and techniques to foster it, such as writing a letter to yourself to acknowledge your strengths and achievements.
- The Power of Authenticity: Explore the profound impact of living authentically, including improved mental well-being, stronger relationships, and greater life satisfaction.
- Happya Philosophy - Harmonising Your Authenticity: Understand the first principle of the Happya philosophy, "Harmonising Your Authenticity," and practical ways to implement it in daily life.
- The Benefits of Living Authentically: Discuss the long-term benefits of authenticity, including reduced stress, increased resilience, and a deeper sense of purpose.
I encourage you to explore these concepts further in my book, "Blooming Happya." It’s filled with practical advice, inspiring stories, and exercises to help you embrace your true self with confidence. Visit our website to learn more. Remember, you are beautiful, you are worthy, and you are enough. Take care and be well!
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How to Find Motivation When You’re Mentally Exhausted
The Happya Life
05/14/25 • 10 min
Are you feeling flat, emotionally drained, or stuck in a fog of fatigue, even though you want to move forward?
In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast, Clare Deacon, positive psychology expert and trauma-informed coach, unpacks the real reason motivation disappears during mental exhaustion, and how to gently reconnect with your drive without pressure, guilt, or hustle.
You’ll learn:
- Why burnout and low motivation are signs of a depleted nervous system (not laziness)
- How to regulate before you take action and why that matters neurologically
- Why shrinking your goals activates long-term motivation
- How to use the Four Pillars of the Happya Survival Kit to restore energy and clarity
✨ This is not about forcing productivity. It’s about understanding the science behind burnout, honouring your body’s signals, and learning how to move forward in ways that feel safe, supportive, and sustainable.
🎧 Listen now and take your first small step, no pressure, just possibility.
🔗 Explore the Happya Survival Kit: https://happya.coach/survivalkit
📩 Want to share how this landed for you? Message Clare or follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyacoach
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A - Acknowledge Your Emotions: Embracing Your Inner Voice
The Happya Life
01/31/25 • 9 min
Welcome back to The Happya Life Podcast and our special Blooming Happya Anniversary Series! Today, we’re diving into the second Happya principle: Acknowledge Your Emotions – Embracing Your Inner Voice.
It’s easy to push our emotions aside and tell ourselves we’ll deal with them later. But when we don’t acknowledge our feelings, they don’t just disappear they show up in unexpected ways, often as behaviours that don’t serve us. In this episode, we’ll explore how to create space for your emotions with compassion and without judgment.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
✨ The importance of naming your emotions to bring clarity and self-awareness.
✨ How mindfulness meditation can help you sit with emotions without feeling overwhelmed.
✨ The role of gratitude in shifting your perspective and creating emotional resilience.
✨ How positive affirmations can help you foster self-compassion and trust.
Your challenge for today: Choose one of these practices and spend five minutes connecting with your emotions in a way that feels safe and empowering.
Want to take this work further? Grab your copy of the Blooming Happya Bonus Workbooks packed with practical exercises to guide you through your emotional journey. Get yours via the link in the notes below.
Thank you for tuning in today. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Tomorrow, we’ll be exploring the next principle: Preserve Your Space – Building Boundaries That Heal.
Ready to start your Happya journey?Begin with Blooming Happya Grow, Flourish and Thrive Beyond Survival your essential guide to moving beyond survival and into thriving. Available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399974475.
Want to dive deeper? The Blooming Happya Bonus Workbooks offer practical exercises to help you start implementing the principles in your daily life. Get yours delivered straight to your inbox here: https://www.happyacoach.com/bloomingbonus, or purchase a physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0dFhC2u.
If you're ready to take the next step and explore how I can support you one-on-one, let’s chat! Book your free call here: https://www.happyacoach.com/discovery-call.
Book a Chat: https://happyacoach.com/chat
Email: [email protected]
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The Power of Positive Psychology Tools for a Happya Life
The Happya Life
07/18/24 • 22 min
Welcome back, lovely listeners, to another episode of the Happya Life Podcast. I’m Clare Deacon, your host and guide on this journey to living a happier, more fulfilling life. Today, we’re exploring the incredible power of positive psychology and how it can provide us with practical tools to enhance our well-being and overall happiness. If you’re seeking personal growth and a way to move beyond mere survival, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’ll introduce you to the core principles of positive psychology and explain why it’s foundational to the Happya philosophy. We’ll discuss how positive psychology helps us avoid the “trauma swamp” by focusing on our strengths and resources, enabling us to move beyond mere survival to thriving and flourishing. You’ll learn about the benefits of positive psychology, supported by research, and discover practical tools and techniques you can start using today to improve your mental and emotional well-being.
Key Segments:
1. Understanding Positive Psychology: Learn what positive psychology is, its core principles, and how it differs from traditional psychology by focusing on strengths and well-being.
2. Benefits of Positive Psychology: Discover the numerous benefits of positive psychology, including increased happiness, improved mental health, and greater life satisfaction.
3. Practical Tools and Techniques: Get introduced to powerful tools such as gratitude practice, strengths identification, positive affirmations, mindfulness, and acts of kindness, and learn how to integrate them into your daily life.
4. Real-Life Applications and Stories: Hear real-life examples and stories of individuals who have transformed their lives by applying positive psychology principles and understand how these tools can make a real difference.
5. Incorporating Positive Psychology into Daily Life: Find out how to set realistic goals, create a positive environment, and make continuous learning a part of your journey to happiness and well-being.
I encourage you to explore these concepts further in my book, "Blooming Happya." It’s filled with practical advice, inspiring stories, and exercises to help you embrace positive psychology and create a flourishing life. Visit our website to learn more and join the Happya community for additional resources and support. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family. Remember, you have the power to create a happya, flourishing life. Take care and be well!
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A - Activate Your Life: Taking Bold Steps Forward
The Happya Life
02/04/25 • 6 min
You’ve done the inner work, now it’s time to take action. In today’s episode of The Happya Life Podcast, we’re diving into the final principle of the Blooming Happya framework: Activate Your Life. It’s all about turning your dreams into reality, taking small, intentional steps that align with your goals and values.
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in overthinking or waiting for the perfect moment, this episode is for you. I’ll be sharing practical strategies to help you overcome fear, build momentum, and create a life that truly reflects who you are. Plus, I’ll walk you through exercises from the Blooming Happya Bonus Workbooks, designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
Whether it’s defining your next step, pushing through doubt, or embracing new opportunities, you’ll learn how to take bold action in a way that feels safe and achievable.
🎧 Tune in now and discover how to activate your life because your dreams are waiting.
Ready to start your Happya journey?Begin with Blooming Happya Grow, Flourish and Thrive Beyond Survival your essential guide to moving beyond survival and into thriving. Available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399974475.
Want to dive deeper? The Blooming Happya Bonus Workbooks offer practical exercises to help you start implementing the principles in your daily life. Get yours delivered straight to your inbox here: https://www.happyacoach.com/bloomingbonus, or purchase a physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0dFhC2u.
If you're ready to take the next step and explore how I can support you one-on-one, let’s chat! Book your free call here: https://www.happyacoach.com/discovery-call.
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Email: [email protected]
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Stabilising the Storm: Rest, Ground, and Reset
The Happya Life
01/08/25 • 20 min
In this heartfelt episode of The Happya Life Podcast, Clare Deacon shares a compassionate reminder for those feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, especially at the start of a new year. While the world shouts, "New Year, New You!" and encourages relentless goal-chasing, Clare invites listeners to pause and reflect on a gentler approach.
Drawing from her personal experiences with grief and recovery, Clare introduces the concept of survival mode, when life’s storms feel relentless, and self-care seems out of reach. She explains how grounding techniques and a shift in perspective can help you find your footing, calm the chaos, and rebuild with resilience. This episode is a soothing antidote to hustle culture, offering practical steps to rest, reset, and regain balance.
Whether you’re feeling stuck under the weight of unachievable expectations or ready to take on new challenges but unsure of your foundation, this episode will resonate. Learn how to stabilise your well-being, reconnect with yourself, and take small, intentional steps towards a thriving life beyond survival.
Key Takeaways: 🌪 Understanding survival mode and its impact on your mind and body.
🌱 Grounding practices to calm your nervous system and regain clarity.
☕ Practical tips to reset and recharge after the holiday overwhelm.
🌈 Building a Happya Survival Kit to sustain your growth journey.
Join Clare on this empowering journey as she helps you move through the storm and into a calmer, more intentional way of living. Let’s leave the hustle behind and focus on what truly matters, YOU.
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01/30/25 • 12 min
Episode 2: Harmonise Your Authenticity – Aligning with Your True Self 🌟
Welcome back to The Happya Life Podcast and our special Blooming Happya Anniversary Series! In this episode, Clare Deacon dives deep into the first Happya principle: Harmonise Your Authenticity.
Authenticity can feel elusive, between juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and navigating life’s twists and turns, we often lose touch with who we truly are. Clare shares her personal journey of rediscovery and introduces practical tools to help you peel back the layers, let go of self-doubt, and reconnect with your authentic self without apology.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✨ How to uncover your true self amidst life's noise.
✨ The power of the Mirror Reflection exercise to reconnect with yourself.
✨ How to recognise and quiet your inner critic.
✨ Steps to challenge inherited beliefs and create a life aligned with your values.
Don't forget! Download your free Blooming Happya Bonus Workbook to take this journey even deeper. Available as a digital download or in print on Amazon.
Remember: Harmonising your authenticity isn’t about perfection it’s about taking small, intentional steps to be more you.
Listen now and take your first step towards embracing your true self!
Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support your Happya journey.
Ready to start your Happya journey? ✨
Begin with Blooming Happya Grow, Flourish and Thrive Beyond Survival your essential guide to moving beyond survival and into thriving. Available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399974475.
Want to dive deeper? The Blooming Happya Bonus Workbooks offer practical exercises to help you start implementing the principles in your daily life. Get yours delivered straight to your inbox here: https://www.happyacoach.com/bloomingbonus, or purchase a physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0dFhC2u.
If you're ready to take the next step and explore how I can support you one-on-one, let’s chat! Book your free call here: https://www.happyacoach.com/discovery-call.
Book a Chat: https://happyacoach.com/chat
Email: [email protected]
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05/21/25 • 13 min
Ever feel guilty for saying no? Like setting a boundary makes you a bad person? You’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken.
In this powerful, heart-led episode of The Happya Life Podcast, Clare Deacon dives deep into the real reason boundaries feel so hard, especially if you’ve experienced trauma, chronic people-pleasing, or were taught that love had to be earned.
You’ll discover:
- 🌪 Why your nervous system resists saying no (hint: it’s not about willpower)
- 🧠 The brain science behind why boundaries trigger guilt
- 💛 How to rewire your response and create safe, sustainable boundaries
- 💬 Scripts you can actually use without sounding defensive or rude
- 🔁 What to do when people push back against the “new” you
With a warm cuppa and a whole lot of compassion, Clare reminds you that setting boundaries isn’t selfish, it’s sacred. This isn’t just self-care; it’s nervous system repair.
✨ Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been on this healing journey a while, this episode will help you stop abandoning yourself and start choosing peace over performance.
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Permission to Pause: Self-Care as a Lifeline
The Happya Life
01/15/25 • 31 min
In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, when was the last time you gave yourself permission to pause? In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast, Clare Deacon dives deep into the true meaning of self-care, beyond the bubble baths and candles. She explores how self-care is not a luxury, but a lifeline that keeps you grounded in the storm of life’s demands.
Whether you’re in survival mode, just trying to keep your head above water, or feeling ready to step into growth, this episode will help you redefine self-care to meet your needs. Clare shares practical tips for recognising burnout, grounding yourself, and replenishing your energy using her Happya Survival Kit framework, a tool designed to recharge the four key batteries of your well-being: physical, emotional, mental, and social.
👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why self-care isn’t a reward it’s a requirement.
- The signs of being stuck in survival mode and how to stabilise yourself.
- How to recharge your energy with small, intentional actions.
- Why you need to let go of the myth of “holding it all together.”
💬 Clare’s grounding techniques and recharge rituals will help you:
- Break free from burnout.
- Prioritise your well-being without guilt.
- Create a self-care routine that evolves with your life.
If you’re feeling drained, stuck, or overwhelmed, this episode is your permission to pause, recharge, and reconnect.
✨ Ready to go deeper? Learn more about The Happya Survival Kit course, a personalised, evolving well-being toolkit at https://happyacoach.com/survivalkit.
🎧 Listen now and start giving yourself the care you need to thrive.
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Writing the Next Chapter of Your Happya Life
The Happya Life
02/05/25 • 7 min
Welcome to the final episode of our special Blooming Happya Anniversary Series! Over the past week, we’ve explored the six Happya principles helping you move from survival to thriving. Today, we’re celebrating just how far you’ve come and looking ahead to the next exciting chapter in your journey.
Taking bold steps toward the life you deserve isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we’ll reflect on everything you’ve learned so far, explore what comes next, and I’ll introduce you to the Blooming Happya VIP Coaching Programme a transformative opportunity designed to provide you with the support, clarity, and confidence you need to keep moving forward.
We’ll dive into:
✨ How to build on the progress you’ve made so far.
✨The power of ongoing support in achieving your dreams.
✨How the Blooming Happya VIP Coaching Programme can help you take that next step with ease and confidence.
And as a special thank you for being part of this journey, I’m offering an exclusive £100 off your monthly payment when you sign up before 28th February, plus additional bonuses if you choose to pay in full!
Your next chapter starts here!
Blooming Happya Grow, Flourish and Thrive Beyond Survival is your ultimate guide to stepping beyond survival and into a thriving life. Grab your copy today on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399974475.
Ready to take action? The Blooming Happya Bonus Workbooks provide practical tools to help you implement these powerful principles. Get yours delivered straight to your inbox here: https://www.happyacoach.com/bloomingbonus, or order a physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0dFhC2u.
And if you're truly ready to move beyond survival and into thriving, I’d love to invite you to the Blooming Happya VIP Coaching Programme a transformational experience designed to support you every step of the way. Early bird pricing with £100pmth off is available until 28th February! Secure your spot now at: https://www.happyacoach.com/bloomingvip.
Want to see if it’s the right fit? Let’s chat! Book your free call here: https://www.happyacoach.com/discovery-call.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Happya Life have?
The Happya Life currently has 50 episodes available.
What topics does The Happya Life cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Happiness, Counselling, Goals, Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Mental Health, Therapy, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Trauma, Habits and Confidence.
What is the most popular episode on The Happya Life?
The episode title 'The Power of Self Love: Building a strong foundation for happiness' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Happya Life?
The average episode length on The Happya Life is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Happya Life released?
Episodes of The Happya Life are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Happya Life?
The first episode of The Happya Life was released on Jul 21, 2022.
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