This is the podcast for women in pharmaceutical and medical device industry who want to excel in your career but without the stress and overwhelm so you can do more of what you want.. In each episode, veteran medical device sales professional, Certified Life Coach, and career mentor Michelle A. Bourque combines real-life experiences and cognitive tools to teach you how to continue to excel at your career, but without the stress and overwhelm, so you can do more of what you want. It's your ti ...
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What is happiness? How do we find it? Why do some people seem happier than others? Is it really possible to live a happy life? The Happiness Happens podcast is your weekly dose of motivation and inspiration to help you learn how to live on purpose, and find your inner peace so you can live a happier life. Each week, I bring on soulful, expansive and industry-leading guests to help you uncover what happiness is, and tangible ways to transform your mindset and ultimately your life. Connect wit ...
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Join me today as I talk about how making powerful decisions can change your life. In this episode I discuss the importance of stepping into the agency you have in life, understanding your reasons why you are making choices in your life - and how to start creating the life you most want today. Making powerful decisions, including understanding the d…
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237: Conquering the Sunday Scaries with Author Alysson Bourque
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Alysson Bourque, a former teacher and lawyer turned full-time author. We get into Alysson’s children's book series, The Alycat Series, specifically focusing on the latest release, 'Alycat and the Sunday Scaries.' This series aims to help children navigate life's challenges, with actionable tips that are also be…
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236: Redefining Aging and Aging Differently with Yvonne Marchese of Late Bloomer Living
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How do we age differently? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Yvonne Marchese, podcaster and creator of Late Bloomer Living, to discuss the different perspectives on aging. Together, we challenge societal norms that emphasize the need to stay perpetually young and reflect on Yvonne's personal journey through her 30s and 40s, including career cha…
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Join me today as I share 3 Steps to Protect Your Peace as we enter into the summer months. This will be helpful for you if you have changes in your schedules with kids, planning for vacation or just need the figure out how to feel better today. Prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries to reduce stress. Stress reduction through prioritizing time an…
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235: How to Unlock Happiness Through Travel with Simona Costantini
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Today I’m thrilled to talk about a topic that’s particularly close to my heart: the correlation between happiness and travel. Over the past year, I've had the opportunity to travel to SO many places, and through this, I’ve uncovered some profound insights. In this episode, I'll share what I’ve learned in hopes that it can inspire and help you on yo…
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234: Reprogram Your Mind for More Happiness Using NLP with Jayna Swan
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Have you ever pondered the immense power your mind holds? The thoughts you entertain and the stories you tell yourself can significantly shape your life. In today's episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Jayna Swan, an NLP practitioner, who shares her insights on the mind, creativity, and the stories we live by. If you’re unsure of wh…
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Join me today as I talk about the importance of self care for your mental health. This is an important topic for most women who have ideas like self care is selfish or you don’t have enough time. Listen today as I share some ways you can begin using self care to improve your mental health. Mental health and self-care with a personalized coaching pa…
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233: Divorced, Single Mom Finds Love and Self-Worth with Michelle Demaree
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In this episode of 'Happiness Happens', I’m joined by Michelle Demaree, a luxury concierge jewelry expert that navigated founding her own business (after premier training at Harry Winston and Tiffany) as a divorcee and single mom. Although leaving her marriage with her young daughter meant Michelle had to start back at square one, her enduring beli…
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232: Finding Light in the Shadows of Beating Addiction with Derek Videll
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In this week’s episode of "Happiness Happens," we take a deep dive into a topic that’s pretty heavy but oh-so-important – beating addiction. Our guest, Derek Videll, really opened up about his battle with something many of us wouldn’t even pause to think could be addictive: marijuana. Derek got real with us about how easy it is to brush off marijua…
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Ep 285: Empowering Women - Having Agency in Healthcare
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Join me today as I talk about some ideas, tools and concepts to help you increase the agency you have in your health. Knowing you have the agency to control decisions around your mind, body, Spirit empowers you to make the changes you need to live the life you most desire. In This Episode: Women’s health, mind-body-spirit connection, and taking con…
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231: Do Our Dreams Talk to Us? What We Can Learn by Paying Attention to Our Dreams with Megan Mary
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Dreams have long been a source of mystery and fascination for many of us. Have you ever found yourself curious about the meanings hidden within your dreams? If so, you're not alone. Exploring the world of dreams and unraveling their significance can be a transformative journey towards personal growth and enlightenment. In this episode of the Happin…
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230: 7 Strategies to Shift Your Mindset Towards Positivity (That Actually Work)
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Welcome back to "Happiness Happens," a podcast dedicated to exploring all things related to happiness and providing practical tips for leading a more joyful and fulfilling life. In this solo episode, I get into the powerful topic of changing our thought patterns to cultivate a more positive mindset. We cover 7 strategies for changing negative thoug…
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Ep 284 Success Secrets To Conquer Stress, Overwhelm and Time Management
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Join me today as I talk some of the best ways to help conquer stress, overwhelm and time management in order to feel more in control of your days. In This Episode: Managing stress and overwhelm through setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. 0:00 The key to empowerment: recognizing that you are in control of your time and schedule, and setti…
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229: Finding Happiness Beyond the Norm with Krystal Small
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In this week's episode of Happiness Happens, I’m joined by Krystal Small, a former occupational therapist who transitioned into entrepreneurship to create more personal freedom and fulfillment. We get into the importance of prioritizing oneself, especially for women, and the journey of stepping outside of one's comfort zone to discover true happine…
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228: Healing and Finding Strength After Surprise Heartbreak with Shanel Dubique and Ashley Orjiako
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In this episode of Happiness Happens, I sit down with Shanel and Ashley, the duo behind the transformative podcast "Soothing H.E.R." Our conversation sheds light on the internal healing journey necessary for finding joy and resilience in life's most tumultuous time. The Power of Resilience Shanel and Ashley's stories are nothing short of inspiring.…
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Ep 283 Multiply Your Impact: A Conversation with Motivational Speaker & Author Nick Klingensmith
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Join me today for a special Multiply Your Impact Series episode. Today I am sharing a conversation with Nick Klingensmith. As someone who has walked the path of a sales professional, Nick is an expert in propelling other achievement-driven professionals and leaders to oercome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts, by inspiring them …
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227: Being Introverted and Overcoming Your Mind with Lisa Anne
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Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey presents its own set of challenges and rewards. When you factor in individual personality traits such as introversion, the experience becomes uniquely complex and intriguing. In a candid conversation on the "Happiness Happens" podcast, Simona, the host, delves deep into this subject with guest Lisa Ann, a dig…
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Join me today for a special announcement about upcoming podcast changes and how we can still work together. www.michellebourquecoaching.com/integrate https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-282-special-announcement/By Michelle A Bourque
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226: Can We Be Done With Society’s Expectations and Judgments?
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In a world where judgments seem to lurk around every corner, it's crucial to stay true to yourself and prioritize your happiness above all else. In this episode, I open up about my journey lately and share insights on living authentically, embracing individuality, and navigating the pressures of societal expectations. Word of the Year: Embracing Au…
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Ep 281 Replay: Conversation with Christy Brown - Leadership, Childhood Cancer Research & Rally
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Today I am sharing a recent conversation with Christy Brown, Senior District Manager at Medtronic, and her work to help advance childhood cancer research. This is a best of replay in an effort to share the amazing work she is doing and an upcoming event you can help be a part of. There are so many ways you can help in the efforts so be sure to list…
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225: Become Less Stressed and Get Out of the Dopamine Trap with Mark Congdon
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In a world where the pursuit of happiness seems to be the ultimate goal, have you ever stopped to consider what happiness truly means to you? How can we find joy amidst the struggles and challenges of everyday life? These are the questions that Mark Congdon and I dive into in this episode. Mark R. Congdon is the Forbes Books author of The Ideal Lif…
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Ep 280 Halfway - Reflections, Insights and New Beginnings
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This is a fun one - episode 280 and we take a moment to look back at the half way point. I am sharing some reflections, insights and tools to help you do some of the most important - and often challenging - work in your life. In this episode: Midlife reflection and new beginnings. 0:00 Personal growth and societal expectations. 0:58 Self-love and s…
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224: Emotional Safety, Trauma, and Healing Amidst Crisis with Manny Nsien
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In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, one topic that often gets overlooked is the impact of safety on our well-being. Safety, whether it's physical, emotional, or mental, plays a crucial role in shaping our lives and how we interact with the world around us. This theme of safety and its profound effects were explored in a recent enli…
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Ep 279 Embracing Your Internal Motivators to Lead Authentically: A Conversation with Marisa Burnett, Director U.S. Commercial Training Neuroscience and Med Sure at Medtronic
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Join me today for another amazing conversation in the Multiply Your Impact Series. Today I am sharing a recent discussion with Marisa Burnett where we discussed the idea of not tossing your hat in the ring for promotions, knowing and embracing your internal motivators, the power of leading authentically, her personal fear of public speaking - and i…
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223: Coming Back Home to You with Randi Halaway
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We’re all on a unique journey in life, striving to become the best version of ourselves. One of the key catalysts in that journey is truly understanding who we are and embodying our most authentic self. In this week’s episode of the Happiness Happens podcast, I’m joined by Randi Halaway, a Self love and Business Coach for women who are READY to ste…
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Ep 278 Best of Women's Empowerment Series - A Conversation with Founder, CEO and Master Certified Life CoachCorinne Crabtree
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I am so thrilled to share this BONUS episode in the March Women’s Empowerment Series. Please take a listen to a conversation I had with Corinne crabtree last March - her information is gold and I think as we celebrate Women's History Month it's important to remind everyone of the power we have in creating our futures. Corinne Crabtree is a Master C…
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222: Self Awareness, Assertiveness, and Creating Real Boundaries
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In today's fast-paced world, creating and maintaining boundaries in our personal and professional lives has become crucial for our well-being and happiness. Join me, as I delve into the topic of setting boundaries in a tangible and impactful way, sharing personal insights and practical tips to help you navigate this journey towards a more authentic…
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Join me today as I discuss the untold ABC's of high achievers. This week I am challenging you to question some deeply held beliefs around your worthiness, what accomplishment means and how you can feel less overwhelmed and stressed as you continue to strive for your goals. In this episode: High achievers' untold beliefs and the lie of perfectionism…
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221: The Year of the Wood Dragon: Understanding the Chinese New Year and the New 20-Year Cycle with Patricia Lohan
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We're diving into a conversation with a repeat guest on the podcast, Patricia Lohan. A feng shui expert, speaker, author, and widely regarded as the Mary Poppins of prosperity, Patricia is here to delve into an entirely different topic than our last conversation. Today, we're talking about the Chinese New Year, specifically the Year of the Wood Dra…
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Join me today as I discuss the concept of today being day one in the journey towards your goals. Today I am sharing some recent personal updates, why you don't have to wait to start again and the importance of coming from a mindset of learning. In This Episode: Starting fresh and setting goals. 0:00 Importance of reframing your mindset and start fr…
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220: Addiction, Recovery, and the Law with Eric Fong
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Eric Fong is no stranger to adversity. A renowned trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience and hundreds of high stakes civil and criminal cases under his belt, he's seen the worst life can throw at people. But the struggles were often not only in the courtrooms but also in his own life as he grappled with addiction for years. Today, however, h…
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Ep 275 Multiply Your Impact: A Conversation with Christy Brown, Senior DM at Medtronic - Childhood Cancer Research
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Please join me for this special Multiply Your Impact episode of the It’s Your Time podcast. Today I am sharing a recent conversation with Christy Brown, Senior District Manager at Medtronic, and her work to help advance childhood cancer research. There are so many ways you can help in the efforts so be sure to listen to what she and her husband are…
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