Are you tired of putting on a fake smile? Of pretending you’re happy when you’re really not? Are you ready to stop chasing happiness and create it instead? This world we live in wants us to believe we need to buy something new or bigger or better to be happy, but guess what? That’s NOT real. That’s what inauthentic happiness. Real authentic happiness comes from within. It comes from noticing and appreciating the good things in your life. It comes from saying thank you to your creator. It com ...
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Nihizhí, Our Voices: An Indigenous Solutions Podcast is dedicated to providing listeners with recorded conversations on a variety of topics that center Indigenous voices across Turtle Island, with host Lyla June Johnston.
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#40: Relationships are like flowers. Don’t forget to water them!
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Hey friends! In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m taking inspiration from the flower pots on my front porch to chat with you about something we all need to think about—how we’re nurturing the important things in our lives. Whether it’s our relationships with others or the way we care for ourselves, I’ve got some thoughts to sha…
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Take a moment and hug the ones you love today! Give a virtual hug to those who don’t live close. Let the people you care about know how much you care about them! We as humans are designed for community. We need to know that we matter, that we are loved and appreciated. So take a moment to show how much you care and appreciate those special people i…
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It's our One-Year Anniversary! Come celebrate with us!
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In this special one-year anniversary episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I invite you to join me in celebrating a year full of growth, gratitude, and dream-chasing. We've hit nearly 1,000 downloads and 50 episodes—can you believe it? It's all because of you and I'm so grateful! I'm sharing some of the lessons I've learned on this journey,…
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We’re coming up on our One Year Anniversary which means it’s the perfect time for a flashback episode. Join me as we step back in time to one of my favorite episodes. Do you struggle making decisions? Do you feel pressure to make the right decision? Does making a “wrong” decision make you feel like a failure? In this episode I’m going to help you w…
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Thacker Pass: The Lithium Rush & Its Impact on Indigenous Communities
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In this episode, host Lyla June interviews Dean Barlese, an elder and spiritual leader from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and Max Wilbert, writer and community organizer whose been part of grassroots political work for 20 years, and is the founder of Protect Thacker Pass. Their discussion focuses around the status of the lithium mining project to b…
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We’re coming up on our One Year Anniversary which means it’s the perfect time for a flashback episode. Join me as we step back in time so I can re-introduce myself. If you’re new to the podcast or you just want to get to know me a little bit better, listen in to today’s episode. As always, thank you so much for your support and for joining me on th…
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Imagine you have a cup in your hand and someone bumps into you. What spills out? Whatever is inside your cup. The same goes for what you have inside of you. So the question is, when life bumps into you (and trust me it will) what will spill out? That’s what we’re going to talk about in this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast! Your Happine…
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Have you ever had a negative thought pop into your head out of nowhere? You know the ones, like hey stupid…what’d you do that for? Are you going to just keep making the same mistakes over and over? Are you ever going to learn? Have you ever noticed how they tend to be the same thoughts day after day after day after day? Well, today I’m going to exp…
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Do you have a support staff? Do you have people around you who you know will be there when you need them? When you just need someone to lean on for support? When you need a shoulder to cry on for comfort? When you need someone to listen without any judgment? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. I’m your host Shelly and this is the Make Happ…
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#35: Goodbye self-sabotage. Hello self-belief!
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If you really want to live a life filled with authentic happiness you need to be willing to work on yourself. In this episode, we explore the courage and vulnerability it takes to do that. I share insights from a couple of my favorite resources and I get vulnerable and read a raw and honest entry from my journal that reveals how self-doubt has held…
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Protectors of the Snow Leopard: Maria Azhunova of the Buryat-Mongol Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation
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In this episode, host Lyla June talks with Maria Azhunova of the Buryat-Mongol Indigenous Peoples, Director of the Land of Snow Leopard Network. Their discussion focuses around the significance of the Snow Leopard, it's meaning and how they are spreading awareness and education on this sacred animal, as well as protecting the animal from humans and…
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#34: The Power of Breathing for Stress Relief. Yep, it’s true!
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Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Well, if you are, you’re not alone! In today’s episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite tips for reducing your stress level almost immediately. And as a bonus, it’s super easy! Are you ready? Listen now to learn this super simple tip. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly…
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Does your body feel tired? Does your brain need a break? In this episode of the Make Happiness Happen podcast, I share simple yet powerful tips to help you relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. From the benefits of stepping outside into nature to the importance of finding a hobby that brings you joy, discover how small changes can make a big difference i…
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Have you ever thought about the power of your words? I’m sure most of us have heard the phrase sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me. I remember saying that to myself as a child when someone was being mean or saying something that hurt my feelings. I even tried to believe it. But here’s the thing, what if it’s a lie? What…
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Are you going through a challenging time? Are you finding it challenging to stay positive? To feel happy? In this podcast episode I’m going to share with you one of my favorite Happiness Tools, my Power Play List. I know, I know. It sounds like we’re jumping straight back into 80’s. They were the best of times, in my humble opinion. LOL. What’s a P…
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Nisenan Homelands: CHIRP, #LandBack, and Cultural Phoenixing with Shelly Covert and Ember Amador
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In this episode host Lyla June talks with Shelly Covert, spokesperson for the Nisenan Indigenous Nation, native to Grass Valley & Nevada City areas of northern California. Co-founders of CHIRP (California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project) Shelly Covert and Ember Amador discuss their $2.4M GoFundMe campaign to recover sacred lands stolen during…
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If you’re of saying things like “when I lose the weight, I’ll buy a new dress” or “when I get that promotion, I’ll take a vacation” or “when I retire, I’ll learn to quilt” you’re not alone! In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll walk you through the steps to create your future self now! It’s easy, it’s fun and most importantly, it works! Your Happine…
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#29: Something really cool just happened and I had to tell you about it!
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As you probably know by now, I’m a believer in Jesus. I know that Jesus is real but sometimes I forget exactly what that means. Well today…I was reminded. Jesus showed up in a really unique way and I just had to share it with you! I know there seems to be a lot of evil in this world right now and sometimes it can be depressing, overwhelming and dow…
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Akimel O'odham Power: Fighting for the Land, Water and Culture with Marina Thomas
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In this episode, host Lyla June interviews Marina Thomas, a curly haired, light skinned Onk Akimel O'odham mother fighting for the existence of our culture so our kids can play in the water. Their discussion focuses around the intense urbanization, colonization, distortion of their history and water theft the Akimel O'odham people are facing in the…
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Hello friends and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. Today we’re talking about adversity and the difference between letting it define you or refine you. This is an episode you don’t want to miss so jump in and listen. Your Happiness Coach, ShellyBy Shelly Covert
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#27: If there was a button that would show you all truth, would you push it?
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Hello friends and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m your host Shelly and today I have a question for you. If there was a button that would show you the whole truth and nothing but the truth, even the truth you didn’t yet believe or didn’t want to believe, would you push it? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. Your Happiness…
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Have you ever heard that one of the best ways to be successful in life is to create a vision board? If you’re not familiar with vision boards they actually can be a lot of fun to create. But here’s the thing. For some of us, vision boards can be very overwhelming. For some of us, creating a vision board may actually be holding us back instead of he…
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Have you ever tried to convince someone that your way was the right way and their way was the wrong way? Or that your idea was the right idea and their idea was the wrong idea? The harder you push, the harder they resist, the harder they push back. So why is that? Well, maybe it’s because we want to be right. Why is it that we always feel there has…
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Israel, Palestine and Indigeneity: A Jewish Perspective with Jeffrey Haas
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In this episode, host Lyla June interviews Jeffrey Haas, a Jewish civil rights and criminal defense attorney who has represented with the families of Black Panther leaders, Water Protectors at Standing Rock, and many more. The conversation focuses on the topic of indigeneity between Zionists and Palestinians, how some members of the Jewish communit…
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#24: Ask Me Anything: How can I be happy when I just found out my spouse is having an affair?
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Today I’m answering a question that was submitted to our Question Box. How can I be happy when I just found out my spouse is having an affair? It’s an experience I’ve been though, a situation I have lived through. I hope with so I hope my response is helpful. If you have a question you’d like my thoughts on, please drop it in the Question Box and I…
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#23: You are here for a reason. What are you going to do about it?
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You are unique. You are one of a kind. There is no one else like you and that is on purpose. You were created to be you and only you. You were created to be here on this earth for a time just like this. You are here for a reason! Your Happiness Coach, ShellyBy Shelly Covert
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Realities, People, and God: Christian Palestinian Liberation Theology with Omar Halamy and Samuel Munayer
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In this episode, host Lyla June interviews two Palestinians who work with Sabeel, a Palestinian Christian group in Jerusalem. They work for Palestinian liberation within the context of the settler Zionism of the USA-Israel alliance. We discuss 1) how they are the original and Indigenous Christians of that land, 2) what gives us hope, 3) what the wo…
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#22: Your words have power. Are you using them for good?
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Have you ever really thought about the power of your words? About the impact they can have on you and on those around you? It’s an election year in the United States which usually means that negative words will be flowing freely. So, how do we stay positive when everything around us is negative? That’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s ep…
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#21: Focus on gradually and suddenly becomes even better
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How many times have you wanted something to be easy? Have you wanted the reward without the work? Well, today I want to share what’s even better then that…gradually, then suddenly. It’s how we should do anything…it’s how we should do everything. Join me for this episode and then if you’d like to learn more from Pastor Mark’s sermon, watch it here: …
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Hello and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m you’re host Shelly and first off, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024. Today I have a question for you. Do you think it’s true that as we age we shift from our right brain to our left brain? From our creative brain to our logical brain? Let’s take a few minutes and talk about it. Your Happi…
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Hello and welcome to the Make Happiness Happen podcast. I’m you’re host Shelly. Christmas is less than a week away so I thought this would be a great time to replay one of my favorite episodes. It’s all about living life authentically instead of through the highlights reel. Until next time, choose to be Happy my friends! Your Happiness Coach, Shell…
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Good Fire: The Karuk Nation and the Original Prescribed Burns of Turtle Island
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Indigenous People of Turtle Island (ala North America) have been intentionally burning the landscape for millennia with low intensity burns. This cycles the nutrients of dead grasses in the fall into mineral rush ash, that nourishes the seeds and shoots for the coming spring. It also curtails incoming vegetation that may compete with old growth or …
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Today we’re circling back to one of our first episodes and what my Red Prius taught me about creating authentic happiness. It’s an easy habit…I promise…but very powerful too! Your Happiness Coach, Shelly Resources mentioned in this episode: GET YOUR FREE GRATITUDE PAGES HERE: https://bit.ly/todayimgratefulfreebie PURCHASE MY DAILY PRAYER AND GRATIT…
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Earth Defenders of the Philippines: Bontok-Kankanaey Life with Beverly Longid
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In this episode, we talk with Beverly Longid, an Igorot (Indigenous Philippine) woman of the Bontok-Kankanaey community. We discuss her efforts with KATRIBU (Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas)—a national alliance of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines, to protect the land and environment. The organization is striving to help others u…
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You know that feeling when you struggle to make a decision or get something done? When it feels like you have more on your plate than you can handle? This might have been a low state of mind time. What about that time you were working on something you love and time just flew by? You were probably in a high state of mind. Today we’re going to talk a…
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You know that saying, you can’t buy love? Well, guess what…you can’t buy happiness either…well at least not real authentic happiness. We’re rolling into the busiest shopping season of the year so I thought this was the perfect time for us all to remember that real authentic happiness is not about all the things. So, what is it about? You’ll have to…
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It’s Thanksgiving Week here in the US which means you’re probably hearing a lot of people talk about being thankful. As much as I love that, shouldn’t we be thankful all year long? Today I’m going to share 5 tips to help you do just that! Dive in and let’s chat about how to be thankful, grateful and blessed. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly Links menti…
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#14: How a marshmallow can change your life.
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Today we’re talking about the importance of delayed gratification and willpower in our quest to create authentic happiness in our lives. Are you ready to learn more? Dive in and listen right now. Your Happiness Coach, Shelly ----- Here are the links to the resources I mentioned in this episode. Eat that Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating …
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Today I’m going to answer the question you’re all asking…how do I eat an elephant? Ok, seriously, I know you’re not really asking that question but after listening to today’s episode, you’ll know what an amazing question this really is. I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you have. Just drop them in our QUESTION BOX: https://forms.gle/pVhTpY…
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Do you love to take pictures? To capture the moments in life that really matter to you? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about how life is like a camera and how… Well, if you want to know more, tune in and listen! I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you have. Just drop them in our QUESTION BOX: https://forms.gle/pVhTpY7q1cisKzx38 Thank…
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Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge - Session 5
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Are you ready for Session 4 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge? This is going to be another great week! Let’s kick it off by recapping last week. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge b…
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#11: Want to change your life? Start by changing the stories you’re telling yourself.
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Are you looking for a way to change your life? Or maybe just parts of your life? Well, it all starts with changing your focus. It all starts with changing the stories you’re telling yourself. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the stories we tell ourselves and the impact those stories can have on our authentic happiness. I’ll share a few …
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Indigenous Parenting, ICWA, and Epigenetics with Grace Johnson, Misty Flowers, and Elizabeth Lovejoy Brown
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In this episode, we talk with Grace Johnson about traditional Indigenous parenting techniques, from rites of passage to holding our babies when they cry. We also speak with Misty Flowers about the recent win for the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) which was recently challenged by a white family that wanted the right to take a Native child over an a…
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Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge - Session 4
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Are you ready for Session 4 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge? This is going to be another great week! Let’s kick it off by recapping last week. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://amzn…
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Today’s episode is a little different in that I’m coming to you unscripted. Sometimes the best things in life are unscripted…just like this episode. I hope you enjoy the unfiltered me…sharing tips for those times life gets in the way just a bit and takes you off script. I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you have. Just drop them in our QUES…
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Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge - Session 3
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It’s time for Session 3 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge! Great job getting here and spending this time building the habit of prayer! I’m so proud of you! Now, let’s recap last week and dive into Session 3. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you ca…
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#9: Don’t be a Squashed Squirrel…learn how to overcome decision fatigue.
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Do you struggle making decisions? Do you feel pressure to make the right decision? Does making a “wrong” decision make you feel like a failure? In today’s episode I’m going to help you with that, I’m going to share a process that will help you make those tough decisions and overcome decision fatigue, so you don’t become a squashed squirrel. GOT QUE…
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Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge - Session 2
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Yay! You made it to Session 2 of our Draw the Circle 40-Day Prayer Challenge! I’m so proud of you! Now, let’s recap last week and dive into Session 2. Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://amzn.to/3sV…
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#8: Are your feelings holding you back or moving you forward? Use Byron Katie’s 4 Questions to find out.
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Feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed? Is your head full of thoughts that run on repeat all day long? In today’s episode I want to share a tool that will help you become aware of the thoughts you’re thinking, the thoughts that run through your head all day long. It’s called The Work by Byron Katie. With this process, you can identify if your thoughts…
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Draw the Circle Prayer Challenge - Session 1
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Today we start the Draw the Circle 40-day Prayer Challenge! I hope you’re as excited as I am! Grab your Draw the Circle book and study guide and jump into the episode to get started. If you don’t have your books yet, you can get them here: Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://amzn.to/3sVzz5I Draw the Circle Bible Study Guide: Taking the 40 Day…
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