Episode 192: The Happiness Episode with Sandra Ann Miller

Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty

Happiness feels so...elusive right now, right? Happiness coach Sandra Ann Miller joins Amanda to talk about how we might have happiness wrong. In this episode we will explore the following questions:

• Are unhappiness and consumerism linked?
• What is hedonic happiness? How is that different from eudaimonic happiness?
• Can money buy happiness? And are billionaires happy?
• How and where can we find happiness (you might be surprised)?
• What's the difference between being happy and toxic positivity?
• Is happiness possible in an unjust world?
• Is it okay to be happy while so much bad stuff is happening in the world around us?

Also in this episode: Amanda discusses the recent piece by Derek Thompson for The Atlantic, "Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out." How is that impacting our own personal happiness? And how do we rediscover our community?

Find Sandra here
Instagram: @thehappyistofficial and @sassylittlepod
Threads: @thehappyistofficial and @sassylittlepod
Website: The Happyist

Btw the book Amanda read as kid (like 100 times at least): A Pocket Full of Seeds, Marilyn Sachs.

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Gabriela Antonas is a visual artist, an upcycler, and a fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a feminist micro business with radical ideals. She’s the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs. If you find your self in New Orleans, LA, you may buy her ready-to-wear upcycled garments in person at the store “Slow Down” (2855 Magazine St). Slow Down Nola only sells vintage and slow fashion from local designers. Gabriela’s garments are guaranteed to be in stock in person, but they also have a website so you may support this women owned and run business from wherever you are! If you are interested in Gabriela making a one of a kind garment for you DM her on Instagram at @slowfashiongabriela to book a consultation.

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