Bursting With Happiness: The Podcast

From the author of the best-selling book Bursting With Happiness comes the podcast with the same name. Your host Lisa Dimino White talks about the good and the not-so good parts of life, and how to find pockets of joy during even the tough times. A great listen for anyone looking to take their "joy factor" to the next level. Connect on IG: @lisadiminowhite

Find the Funny....Even When Times Are Tough 04/12/2024

Find the Funny....Even When Times Are Tough Ever since he was a kid, Comedian Jerry Caruso has always loved making people laugh....and still does. He performs for a variety of groups, including people going through difficult times; many are fighting cancer or some other illness or challenge. They tell him that even if they’re not laughing out loud they are cracking up on the inside, and that joy makes their difficult days a little bit brighter. Jerry's story reminds us that we all have ways we can make an impact in someone's day....we just have to be intentional about it. He also teaches comedy to college students, so if you don’t think you’re very funny Jerry offers some tips for improving your comedic skills. You're funnier than you think! /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/30792993

You Have Something Marketable 07/01/2023

You Have Something Marketable If the idea of being your own boss brings you joy, or you currently have your own business, you'll definitely want to check this episode out. You'll meet Laura Sinclair; a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, and mom who loves talking about raising babies and building businesses. She's also the host of the This Mother Means Business podcast. Be warned: This episode may inspire you to dip your toe into entrepreneurship, because we believe that everyone has a skill or talent that is marketable. (Wait until you hear what the highest selling digital course was back in 2019!) Even if you're not interested in starting your own businesses, the tips she shares are also great strategies to succeed at life, too. Connect with Laura at www.laura-sinclair.com /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/27342159

Finding Joy in Travel 06/05/2023

Finding Joy in Travel If you love traveling....and even if you don't...this episode is one you definitely want to listen to! Amber Haggerty (aka "Amber Everywhere") dives into why she gets joy from traveling...and her reasons may not be what you'd expect. We talk about the joy she gets from connecting with strangers, how she she navigates situations when they don't go as planned, traveling on a budget, and managing risk. She also offers simple strategies for anyone wanting to dip a toe into travel, whether locally or internationally. Get ready to pack your bags...our conversation may inspire you to push yourself out of your comfort zone a bit....and find bursts of joy that you never even knew existed! Learn more at /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/27046305

Trust the Whisper 05/15/2023

Trust the Whisper Kathy Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who has helped bring transformation to Charlotte, NC in homelessness, housing, and mental health. How did she do it? By "trusting the whisper," and she encourages all of us to do it too. Whatever idea we have that is quietly, persistently, relentlessly calling to us. That's the one we're meant to listen to. Her memoir, The Hundred Story Home, has been featured on NPR as well as The Today Show, inspiring people to be change-makers in their own communities. In 2019, she released A Good Night for Mr. Coleman, a children’s book written to encourage kids to dream big and Do Good. Learn more at www.kathyizard.com /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/26847045

Cancer Messed with the Wrong Family 05/01/2023

Cancer Messed with the Wrong Family It's easy to find joy in life when things are going well and everyone is happy and healthy, but how do we do it when someone we love gets a life-threatening diagnosis? Charissa Bates, a mom to three beautiful children, knows how. After being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer a few years ago she decided to be intentional about seeking out joy. She leaned into the small things that made her happy, and learned some valuable lessons about perspective during her journey. In fact, to pass on that insight and help other families going through similar situations, she and her husband, along with their young children, wrote a book to help other families gain control and find joy during tough times. Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Find-Joy-Cancer-Messed/dp/B0BBJH43JT /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/26712204

People Pleasing Steals Our Joy 03/30/2023

People Pleasing Steals Our Joy So many of us are "people pleasers" without even thinking about it. In this episode Mindset and Success Coach Rebekah Slider shares a unique perspective on people pleasing. She talks about how we end up feeling when we constantly say yes to people even when we really don't want to. We discuss why we do it (personally and professionally) and strategies for finally standing in our own power and learning to establish and maintain boundaries. You'll also learn a phrase that will change your life. Get the "Ditch the People Pleasing" ebook that Rebekah talks about at www.rebekahslider.com/page/ditch-the-people-pleasing /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/26397822

Be a Joy Rebel 08/29/2022

Be a Joy Rebel In this episode you'll meet Mike Rathbun, a super cool guy and fellow podcast host and motivational speaker. We share an insightful conversation around joy, happiness, why it's important to seek out joy even when we're surrounded by negativity, and how sometimes it's seen as being rebellious to actual seek out the positivity in life, rather than wallowing in negativity. Thus, we believe in being "joy rebels!" We also talk about the importance of kindness, and how implementing small doses of it every single day is a lot easier than we may think! (When recording this episode Mike was writing his book, "Big Skies and Big Dreams: A Practical Guide to Living Your Happiest Life." Since then it's been released and can be found .) /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/24205131

5 Strategies for Joy 08/24/2022

5 Strategies for Joy What happens when two life coaches who are committed to helping people find more joy in their lives share a conversation? You get this amazing episode of the Bursting with Happiness podcast! Listen in as I chat with Certified Life and Health Coach, Reiki Master, and Intuitive Meg Davis as she reveals five super simple and super effective strategies for joy. These tools will help us shift our mindset, give us some space to reflect in a way that perhaps we're not currently doing, and recognize our impact on the world. Give them a try and let us know how they work for you! Connect with Meg at /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/24149784

The Power of a McFlurry 07/15/2022

The Power of a McFlurry I finally take a few minutes to share the latest happenings with me and my family. It's been a hectic couple of months for sure...listen in for an update that includes an ear surgery, a McDonald's McFlurry, and something to think about when you have a challenging decision to make and just aren't sure what to do. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/23760014

She Dieted Her Way to Obesity 07/03/2022

She Dieted Her Way to Obesity In this episode I chat with Nadine “Gam Gam” Larder on how she went from surviving her days to now living her days. Ironically, once she decided to love herself as an obese woman did she finally stop hating herself and started to make better choices that ultimately led her to losing the weight for good. Check out her story on how she did it and how she now dedicates her life to teaching others how to do the same. Grab A Pen Instead free Wellness and Weight loss Master Class: It’s Not You, It’s The DIEt” free Masterclass: Gam Gam’s Kitchen: /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/23618903

The Power is in the Pause 04/28/2022

The Power is in the Pause In this episode I'm joined by Cyndi Lynne Lamarucciola, a former cardiac nurse who worked with patients in various stages of health. She now supports patients in a different way when they receive a serious diagnosis; by helping them navigate their emotions, supporting them as they develop a plan moving forward, and empowering them to control what they can during a time when nothing seems within their control. Cyndi Lynne believes that the most important thing we can do when we get difficult news is to pause. It sounds easy, but there’s more to it than you may think….give this episode a listen to find out exactly how to do it. Learn more at /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/22937069

Living Joyfully With Bipolar 04/11/2022

Living Joyfully With Bipolar In this episode you'll meet Sara Mathis, who feels that living with Bipolar is her "superpower." She shares what her extreme highs and lows are like, why she felt relief when she was finally diagnosed, and how she has found joy and compassion by fully accepting who she is. As Sara says about acceptance: "Finding joy is not about changing who you are, it's about working with what you got." Check out Sara's blog at embracingmybrain.wordpress.com (Trigger warnings: cutting and suicide.) /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/22755656

How His Near-Death Experience Changed Him 03/24/2022

How His Near-Death Experience Changed Him In this episode you'll meet an amazing individual - Jeff Marconette, Jr. Ever since he was in a horrible life-threatening car accident 17 years ago he has made it his mission to inspire people to "Make Every Second Count." He compels others to start living now, stop complaining, and take nothing for granted! Hear his story of resilience, strength, and grit, as well as the five lessons he learned from going through his near death-experience. Learn more about Jeff at /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/22560737

Being Authentic in a World that Expects Perfection 03/13/2022

Being Authentic in a World that Expects Perfection Being truly authentic is tough, especially when we seem to be surrounded by people who are perfect in ways that we're not. If you're feeling "stuck" in life, this episode may be just what you need. Katrina Lelli, certified coach and host of the "Happy, Purposeful and Free" podcast, talks about how we can break out of our self-imposed prisons, get rid of unrealistic expectations, and find more joy than we ever thought possible. Connect with Katrina at /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/22428242

How Full is Your Gas Tank? 02/11/2022

How Full is Your Gas Tank? Hopefully you constantly monitor your vehicle’s gas tank to make sure you don't end up stranded on the side of the road somewhere, but what about YOUR gas tank? In this episode executive leadership coach Sarah Francescutti tells us how to monitor our tank to make sure we don’t find ourselves on empty either. Learn more about her free upcoming event called the "Sweet Spot Summit" at https://www.exhaleandthrive.com/a/2147504770/jAQmfamL Get Sarah's free Inside Out Scheduling approach at https://www.exhaleandthrive.com/InsideOutScheduling /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/22104032

Recovering from a Life Threatening Condition 02/06/2022

Recovering from a Life Threatening Condition Sallie Crawley had a rough first half of 2016 - within months she ruptured her Achilles, had a heart attack and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sounds like she had some pretty bad luck, huh? Believe it or not, Sallie considers herself very lucky, and in this episode she talks about why. She also shares how her emotional recovery was just as important as the physical. Connect with Sallie at https://www.myheartandmind.co.uk /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/22040921

A Very Covid-y Christmas 01/08/2022

A Very Covid-y Christmas In this episode I'll share how our luck finally ran out and we got the dreaded COVID, a trick that will help you be successful with your new year's resolutions, and what I'm going to work on in 2022. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/21715943

Take the Stress out of Self Care 12/04/2021

Take the Stress out of Self Care When you hear the term "self care" what comes to mind? Not sure what it means? Does the idea of it create stress for you? Do you roll your eyes and think it's a waste of time? /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/21377870

Life Lessons from a 9 Year Old 11/24/2021

Life Lessons from a 9 Year Old In honor of Thanksgiving I'm joined in this episode by my little one, Catherine White! We talk all about joy, Thanksgiving, and her life strategies. It's an episode you won't want to miss! /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/21278576

Breaking Through Your Victim Mentality 11/09/2021

Breaking Through Your Victim Mentality Debra Valentina is a speaker, facilitator, and author who empowers others to create fully expressed and joyful lives. In her memoir Beyond Chaos: Journey to Freedom and Joy she shares how she was able to shift from a victim mindset after growing up in a highly dysfunctional family to one where she owns her joy. She is passionate about helping others do the same. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/21104300

Toxic People Proof Your Life 10/21/2021

Toxic People Proof Your Life In this episode Sarah K. Ramsey, a Toxic Relationship Specialist, talks all about toxic people and how to keep them from sucking the joy right out of us. You'll learn how to identify these people, how to interact with them, and how to keep ourselves healthy, happy, and joyful despite their actions. We can't control those people, but we can control how they impact us. Learning how may very well change your life. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20896907

Summit Your Mountain 10/12/2021

Summit Your Mountain In this episode I'm joined by author and coach Rena Koesler, who talks about how our natural selves can be unleashed simply by being in nature. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Rene believes that climbing mountains, literally and figuratively, is the key to success in business, education, and life. By reaching all of life's "summits" we become the happiest, most confident, and joyful versions of ourselves. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20789501

Happy International Podcast Day 10/01/2021

Happy International Podcast Day In honor of International Podcast Day, I spend a few minutes sharing what's bringing me joy lately and my hope for you as we enter the final few months of the year. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20675201

Happiness Can Be Your Superpower 09/25/2021

Happiness Can Be Your Superpower In this episode I share a conversation with Tessa Stowe, who believes that happiness is a superpower that anyone can learn. Listen to find out exactly how to do it. One of her strategies includes to intentionally look at and process the bad stuff that happens in life. Why? Because we have to first know the darkness in order to get out of it. She teaches us a special way to look at the negative and turn it into positive actions that will change your life, and perhaps even the lives of others. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20598749

The Science of Your Nervous System (and How it Relates to Joy) 09/11/2021

The Science of Your Nervous System (and How it Relates to Joy) You probably never think about your nervous system. Today’s guest thinks you should start giving it the attention that it deserves. Helena Lucia was raised in an extreme fundamentalist religion and spent much of her life experiencing many different forms of abuse. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20438222

What Her Tourette's Has Taught Her 08/29/2021

What Her Tourette's Has Taught Her Jessica Smith lives with Tourette Syndrome. Her vocal tics can lead to some pretty awkward moments, but in those moments she finds freedom, empowerment, and even joy. Jessica believes that we all have more power and control than we realize….we just can’t let our fear of creating awkward moments keep us from prioritizing our needs, wants, and desires. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20300594

Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future 08/17/2021

Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future In this short but powerful episode you'll meet Erik Allen. Erik had a really tough childhood and was heavily into drugs and alcohol for much of his young adult life. Despite the shame that he felt, he finally realized that his past didn't define his future, and decided one day to turn his life around. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20171552

What's Your Type? 08/09/2021

What's Your Type? Ever wonder why you think what the way that you do? Knowing your Enneagram type may provide some insight. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/20075171

Be Authentically You 07/28/2021

Be Authentically You Listen to this really cool conversation I have with transformation coach Petia Kolibova. We talk about how to stop playing small in life and why we tend to make things harder than they have to be. Success and happiness come from deciding to stop trying to fit the mold that others put on us. True joy comes from being who we truly are and living life on our own terms. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/19959947

Not Feeling Very Joyful, and That's Ok 07/20/2021

Not Feeling Very Joyful, and That's Ok I get real in this episode. Truth be told, "The Joy Seeker" hasn't been feeling very joyful over the past few days, and that's ok. Life is a combination of both good and bad days; the trick to living a joyful life is to find strategies that prevent us from dwelling on the bad ones for too long so we can get back to experiencing the good. /episode/index/show/burstingwithhappiness/id/19871102

Bursting With Happiness: The Podcast

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