Welcome to 'The Happier You,' where happiness isn't a destination—it's a journey. Hosted by Bona Normandeau, this podcast is your personal guide to discovering genuine joy and fulfillment. Each episode is a testament to embracing authenticity and prioritizing your own happiness above all else. Join Bona as she shares inspirational insights and practical wisdom to help you break free from societal expectations and chart your own course towards happiness. Through uplifting conversations and practical guidance, Bona inspires you to break free from the chains of expectation and chart your own course towards fulfillment. This isn't just a podcast—it's your roadmap to unlocking the boundless happiness you deserve. Tune in, lean into the journey, and let's write your story of happiness together." Need answers? Here are some questions we'll explore: How can I cultivate lasting joy and gratitude in my life? What steps can I take to prioritize my own well-being, resilience, and self-care? How do I navigate challenges and setbacks on my journey to authentic happiness, growth, and positivity? How do I foster mindfulness and inner peace amidst life's chaos? How can I find inspiration and authenticity in every aspect of my life? Tune in to 'The Happier You' and let's embark on this exhilarating adventure towards a brighter, more fulfilling and ultimately "happier" existence.
This week we are talking about how knowing your values will help you make all decisions in your life easier. I am joined on this episode by Doris Belland, the woman who taught me this lesson a coupl…
This week’s episode we are talking about loving and accepting ourselves for who we are right now. This week we are joined by Patricia Vander Laan who shares success tips from her personal happiness …
This week we talk about why reflection and review help us stay on our happiness journey. Too often we avoid this process and wonder what happened. I did a reflection and review on the podcast and t…
This week we are talking about your newest superpower. Self Compassion. It really makes sense to be a better friend to ourselves. We wouldn't let anyone else talk to us the way our inner voice does.…
This week we are talking about increasing your happiness by connecting with people. With today's automated conveniences and social distancing requirements, now more than ever we have to consciously …
This week we are checking in on your happiness journey and talking about excavating the real you hiding underneath the cultural conditioning and other people's opinions. We each have to follow our o…
This week's podcast we are talking about the importance of taking care of ourselves and rest. Well, and mostly, SLEEP! It is so powerful, why do we fight it? When you are well rested you show up as …
In this episode we talk about the daily living part of personal growth. Sadly there is no quick fix, drive through or magic cream solution. When you decide to change something in your life for the be…
When you listen to the outside world you can constantly hear the message that you are not enough. You need to do more, have more, buy more, work more. However, when you realize that you are enough …
This week's episode is about honouring the work that you have done! Looking back at your happiness journey so far and acknowledging the progress you have made. Big or small...a win is a win and it n…
This Episode was inspired by a 2011 TED talk with Ric Elias, 3 Things I learned While My Plane Crashed. He was one of the passengers who was on the flight that crash-landed in the Hudson River in 20…
Who do you surround yourself with? Do you let other people's negativity and negative energy affect you?
This episode we talk about how hard it is to find your happier if you are constantly surrounded…
Do you let the little things in life get you down? Do you find yourself favouring negative instead of positive? This week we are unleashing the power of gratitude. You don't always have to focus on…
Are you like me and still trying to figure out you? Do you sometimes get so busy being the person you are expected to be that you forget who you really are? Do you have designated masks for each ro…
Sometimes the road to the happier you is not easy and fun-filled. Even after you have done some personal growth work you get tested on some of your decisions. Setting boundaries is tough because so…
Are you constantly noticing what you aren't good at? Only focusing on your weaknesses instead of acknowledging and celebrating your strengths? When was the last time you noticed when you did someth…
Do you remember the anticipation leading to summer holidays as a kid? Or what about Christmas? Your Birthday party? The Anticipation for it lasted way longer than the actual event. The event came…
Are you like me and have negative thoughts about yourself? That inner critic can be really mean and hit you right when you are most vulnerable. Getting past this starts with how you talk to yoursel…
Does it bring you joy? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If you have heard of Marie Kondo you know that is her main question. Marie Kondo is famous for her book 'The Life-Changing Magic …
When you try to learn something new, or conquer something that intimidates you, do you get frustrated and overwhelmed? This often leads to us giving up. I have learned that as I take on a new chall…