💖Who is your favorite book boyfriend, book girlfriend – or book bestie? Do you have one true love or do you love them ALL? From old flames and childhood literary friends to falling in love with the latest thing (um, person?) – we’re talking our favorite characters in this episode.

Chime in—we’d love to hear yours! Drop a comment or tag uson socials as #onehappythingpodcast or drop an email to onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com.

Sometimes, it is your circus... and those wild, rampaging monkeys? Yep, they’re yours too.

We’re talking about what happens when your emotions go haywire—grief, rage, anxiety, overwhelm—and all the "positive thinking" in the world just isn't cutting it. Kerry shares how our brains and bodies get hijacked in fight-or-flight mode, why it's not your fault, and what to do when you can't think your way into feeling better.

✨ You'll learn:

• Why trying to control your thoughts sometimes backfires

• How calming your body can unlock emotional peace

• Simple tools to regulate your nervous system (no toxic positivity required!)

• What a hot bath, a deep breath, and a gentle stroll all have in common

• The magic of breathing, walking meditations, and honoring your emotions + more.

If you’ve ever felt like a tornado of feelings has taken over your brain, this episode is your permission slip to stop fighting the storm—and start grounding yourself in something that actually works.

Links to the resources we mentioned:

The Tapping Solution

Dr. Sue Morter's Body Awake Yoga

What if you could reconnect with old friends—and see the past in a whole new light—just by sharing one memory at a time? In this heartwarming episode, Maddie, Kerry, and Jennifer explore how shared memories can bring unexpectedhealing, laughter, and even re-energize long lost friendships.

Maddie tells the touching story of reconnecting with her childhood best friend—not by catching up on the present, but by exchanging one memory at a time from their shared history. What began as a simple email experiment turned into a rediscovery of happiness long forgotten. Her story sparks a richconversation between the hosts about how our memories can be colored by time, loss, and pain—and how sharing them with others can bring surprising perspective and warmth.

You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired to shine a new light on your own memories—and maybe even reconnect with someone who once helped you feel like your best self.