Get Your Happy Back with Nina Lockwood

Why Success Feels So Scary (With Yolanda Caldwell)

In this heartfelt conversation with Yolanda Caldwell, we explore the hidden fears that come with success — and why stepping into your authentic life can feel both terrifying and liberating.
Yolanda is a results-oriented executive with over 20 years of experience managing diverse business operations and communications projects. She's also an awarding facilitator and international speaker.
Yolanda shares her journey from corporate leadership to building a life centered on authenticity, intentionality, and empowerment.We talk about:
The often-unspoken fear of success and what it costs us
How values create clarity, agency, and resilience
Finding your voice and building true community
✨ Have a conversation with Nina: http://bit.ly/4kpirdPOr grab Nina’s book, The Happiness Handbook: https://rpb.li/xM6n#GetYourHappyBack #NinaLockwood #Authenticity
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Connect with Yolanda here:
Website: www.theheightening.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandacaldwell/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yolanda.m.caldwell
 

Who are you when everything falls apart? (with Carole Heaney)

In this episode, Nina Lockwood speaks with Carole Heaney about what happens when life takes a turn you didn’t expect.
Carole is a death doula and advocate for dignified deaths, helping individuals and families create sacred, meaningful experiences at life’s end. With over 20 years as an oncology nurse and nursing administrator; wife, and mother, Carole has a lifetime of experience dealing first hand with the challenges that death and dying bring.They talk about grief, identity, and the experience of starting over. Carole shares her personal story of loss and what she discovered as she began to rebuild her life.Together, they explore how to move forward when the old path no longer fits — and what it means to trust yourself through change.
🌐 Guest website: https://caroleheaney.com/
📘 Explore The Happiness Handbook: https://rpb.li/xM6n🌐 Learn more at: https://ninalockwood.com
#CaroleHeaney #GetYourHappyBack #GriefHealing #LifeAfterLoss 
 

What if Happiness isn't something you chase? with Nick Clay

What if happiness isn’t something you chase?
In this episode of Get Your Happy Back, I talk with integrative coach and mindful alchemist Nicholas Clay about the emotional layers of happiness, the power of presence, and how to let go of what's blocking your peace.
We explore:
The emotional root of happiness
Anger as a doorway to healing
How to stop storing emotions and start moving through them
Why presence—not productivity—leads to peace
✨ “Wisdom is memory without the emotional charge.” – Nicholas Clay
🔗 Learn more about Nick: https://beingoneworld.com📕 The Happiness Handbook: https://rpb.li/xM6n☕ Let’s talk: http://bit.ly/4kpirdP
#getyourhappyback #emotionalhealing #innerpeace

What if I just stopped doing what was so hard with Anna Morris

What if the only thing standing between you and freedom… was your own effort? In this rich and honest conversation, Nina Lockwood sits down with coach, journaling teacher, and multi-passionate creative Anna Morris to explore what happens when we stop trying so hard — and start listening instead.Together they explore journaling as a practice of truth-telling, the wisdom of the body, and what it really means to follow your inner GPS — even when it leads you away from what you thought you wanted.In this episode:• Journaling as a way to hear your own truth• Signs you're gripping instead of listening• Why resistance feels like effort• How childhood freedom still holds clues• Letting go of what’s hard (even when it looks “right”)• The power of asking: What do I really want?✨ Learn more about Anna’s journaling program:  https://annakmorris.com📘 The Happiness Handbook: https://rpb.li/xM6n📅 Have a conversation with Nina: http://bit.ly/4kpirdP
#getyourhappyback #journaling #wisdomatyourfingertips

Purpose Doesn't Come in a Bottle with Cheryl Crockett

In this episode of "Get Your Happy Back," Nina Lockwood shares an intriguing conversation with Cheryl Crockett, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, about the profound connection between happiness and health. Cheryl's extensive background in healthcare informs her approach to coaching, particularly her passion for helping individuals with complex life challenges, including those with autoimmune diseases.
Their dialogue delves into the nuances of happiness, its relationship with purpose and authenticity, and the impact of modern-day stressors like technology and the pandemic on well-being. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of finding joy in everyday experiences, embracing life's challenges, and building resilience. The episode also highlights the significance of community, the power of words in shifting our emotional state, and the need to pause and reflect amidst life's chaos.
A little more about Cheryl, RN, NBC-HWC: She's the President and Chief Empowerment Coach of Reach Wellness Collective. As a seasoned business leader and wellness strategist with more than 20 years of experience spanning healthcare operations, leadership development, and coaching, Cheryl also has an MBA and a clinical foundation as a Registered Nurse. Cheryl has built a career at the intersection of operational excellence and human potential. Through personalized coaching grounded in science and compassion, Cheryl empowers clients to take control of their well-being with sustainable strategies that support long-term vitality.
Connect with Cheryl here:
Website: https://www.reachwellnesscollective.com/
LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-crockett
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reach.wellness.coll
Instagram: @reachwellnesscollective
 
 

You Made a Choice: A Conversation with Benita Zahn

Join Nina Lockwood in "Get Your Happy Back" as she welcomes the multifaceted and inspiring Benita Zahn. Benita shares her incredible journey from a 40-year career in journalism to becoming a health and wellness coach, actress, and motivational speaker. Discover how happiness is a choice, the importance of self-awareness, and the power of resilience.
In a heartfelt discussion, Benita and Nina explore the notion that happiness stems not from material possessions, but from genuine relationships and self-empowerment. They challenge the victim mentality and encourage listeners to embrace self-care and personal responsibility.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on handling life's challenges, understanding the significance of self-respect, and the importance of finding joy in every moment. Tune in for an enriching conversation that promises to uplift and inspire!
Connect with Benita here:
www.benitazahn.com
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/44r6Kxd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/benitazahn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/benitatv13
 
 
 
 

The Unknown is Where the Magic Is with Anna Scott

Join Nina Lockwood on "Get Your Happy Back" as she talks with transformative coach Anna Scott. They share a laughter-filled conversation about happiness, beauty, and what it means to embrace everything that life gives us. Anna emphasizes the joy and fulfillment that comes with being fully present and how that led her to the discovery of energy's playful nature. She points to the delight that's possible in embracing the unknown and being receptive to life's wonders.
Anna has a gift for seeing the power and beauty in others. Her laughter is contagious, and for her, laughter emerges spontaneously when she hears the truth. Together, Nina and Anna explore how intuition, creativity, and the acceptance of all emotions—including pain and grief—contribute to a fulfilling life. 
Anna has been on a spiritual journey for over 30 years. She has achieved a black belt in Aikido and a brown belt in Kuk Sool. She holds certificates in AJI Network, Strozzi Institute, Conscious Embodiment, The Three Principles, EPI Energetics, and Gene Keys.
Connect with Anna here:
www.annascott.co
www.exquisitebeing.com
 

A Recovering Perfectionist Finds Happiness with Dr. Shai Butler

Welcome to this episode of "Get Your Happy Back" where Nina Lockwood shares an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Shai Butler. Known as the Chief Encouragement Officer, Dr. Shai shares her journey from battling perfectionism to showing up authentically without apology. Drawing from her own journey of "failing" to picking herself up and creating career success, she cautions that “having it all” comes at a premium. Dr. Shai recounts the moment when she realized that happiness was actually in her control and how she learned to redefine happiness and manage her own emotions and well-being.
Dr. Shai makes an important distinction between EMpowerment (not given, taken or expected) and IMpowerment (which is already within us). Throughout the conversation she elucidates her pathway from being a "hot mess" to achieving "life success." Listen in to learn how IMpowerment and a major change in mindset can lead to a deeper contentment and a more resilient approach to life's challenges.
Dr. Shai has had a decades-long career as a higher education C-suite executive and public servant. She is the Founder and CEO of StratHERgies LLC, an executive leadership development consultancy that works with current and aspiring C-Suite managers . An author, speaker, podcaster, consultant, and career/life strategist. Dr. Shai breaks down the costs of craving perfection in her Better. Not Perfect Podcast based on her 2023 memoir, Better. Not Perfect: From Hot Mess To Life Success: A Woman’s Guide to Learning, Loving, and Being Herself, Unapologetically.
A proud mom of three and wife of one, you can learn more about Dr. Shai at www.drshaibutler.com where you can also connect with her on social media.

Coming Home to Happiness

Join Nina Lockwood on a year-end review of profound insights and heartfelt lessons from her "Get Your Happy Back" podcast episodes of 2024. Instead of the usual interviews, Nina revisits inspiring stories of resilience, love, creativity, and service shared by her guests. All of these stories highlight how reconnecting with our intrinsic well-being can lead us to a renewed sense of joy and purpose, even amidst life's challenges.
Nina touches on those stories of how embracing creativity and self-expression reignited a zest for life, how love anchored many during turbulent times, and how being of service can transform our lives for the better. These accounts, rich with wisdom, illustrate that happiness isn't dependent on external circumstances—it's about changing how we react to them and prioritizing what truly matters.
This episode encourages listeners to go ahead, be brave and embrace new opportunities, trust in our unique paths, and take action towards personal fulfillment, because the key to happiness lies solely within our own hearts, minds and hands.

The Power of Choice and Resilience with Benita Zahn

In this tell-it-like-it-is episode of "Get Your Happy Back," host Nina Lockwood welcomes Benita Zahn, a celebrated journalist, actress, and wellness coach, for a spirited discussion of how perseverence and choice are key in finding happiness and joy in life. With a career spanning over 40 years, Benita shares her journey as a news anchor to expressing her multi-talented, multi-hyphenate nature in music and theatre.
Throughout the conversation, Benita shares personal stories and insights into the significance of relationships. She also emphasizes self-care as distinct from selfishness.
Our conversation also explores the role of empowerment, acknowledging personal responsibility, and the potential for personal growth, even through unexpected hardships. Drawing from experiences in theater and the lessons learned from notable figures, Benita and Nina highlight the value of remaining open to new experiences, embracing change, and nurturing hope.