Codependency, Boundaries & Healing the Family System w/ Rachael DeKoning | Ep. 19

Healing While Raising Children: Montessori, Connection & Breaking Cycles w/ Faye Khoury | Ep. 23 [NEW]

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386541/fan_mail/new] In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with Faye Khoury — also known as The Monti Mama — a certified Montessori teacher, neuroscience-informed parent coach, student of biblical psychology, mother of five in a blended family and author of "Montessori as a Lifestyle". Faye shares how Montessori is truly a mindset shift: - Seeing children as capable humans - Allowing them to contribute - Letting go of unnecessary control, and - Building connection through everyday moments We talk about what it means to raise capable, confident, independent children — not through perfection, but through presence, repair, and trust. So, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged or unsure whether you’re doing parenting “right,” this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to repair, reconnect and choose a different way forward. ----------- For more information on Faye – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faye.themontimama/ Website: www.fayekhoury.com "Montessori as a Lifestyle" Book: https://themontimama.thrivecart.com/montessori-lifestyle/ ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Why Happiness Means Connection 05:17 - Who is Faye? 08:14 - How the Loss of Her Father Shaped Faye 14:09 - How Early Loss Structures Parental Control 17:37 - Faye's Start with Montessori 19:39 - The Deeper Meaning of Montessori 21:16 - The Impact of Montessori on Children's Capabilities 27:13 - Why Contribution Creates Belonging 28:45 - The Misunderstandings of Montessori 30:02 - Neuroscience & Montessori Coorelation w/ Child Development 32:47 - "I'm healing alongside my children." 35:41 - Focal Shift from Aesthetic to Mindset 37:26 - Where Can One Begin to Learn About Montessori? 39:22 - Why Learning to Disagree Matters Today 43:27 - The Core Message of Faye's Book 44:23 - Weaving Faith into Montessori Practice 45:26 - Faye's Message to Parents Who Feel Behind 46:09 - What Faye Would Tell Her Younger Self 47:18 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #montessori #childdevelopment #parentalcontrol

The Truth About Burnout, Trauma & Healing Your Body w/ Jessica Ann | Ep. 22

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386541/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Know Happiness, I sit down with Jessica Ann for a powerful conversation on what it really means to find and sustain happiness from within. Jess is a former hospice nurse turned soul-led business owner, healer, and coach. She shares her deeply personal journey from working in hospice care, witnessing death and transformation daily, to navigating burnout, postpartum depression and ultimately stepping into her purpose through energy healing, somatic work and coaching. This episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase externally; it’s something you cultivate internally through presence, connection, and self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your purpose… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. ----------- For more information on Jessica Ann – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaann_co/ Website for 1:1 Services: https://www.jessicaann.co  Jessica's Certification Program: https://www.somaticenergeticsacademy.com ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - How Jessica Defines Happiness 01:30 - How Being a Hospice Nurse Shaped Jessica 08:55 - What Death Teaches You About Presence & Purpose 11:29 - Hospice Care to a Soul-Led Business Coach 17:56 - What is Somatic Healing? 24:37 - How Jessica Identifies & Handles Burnout 32:27 - "What the f#%k is my purpose?!" 35:39 - A Woman's Need to Find a Passion Outside of Motherhood 41:07 - The Higher-Self Perspective [How Jess Tunes In] 45:55 - Why Mindset Work isn't Permanent Healing 49:47 - What is Intuitive Tapping? 51:36 - "To be happy, stay curious." 53:53 - Why Jess's Boys are Her Purpose [Spiritual Awakening] 58:16 - One Small Way to Feel More Alive 01:00:12 - The Misconception of Happiness 01:00:55 - "Start taking radical responsibility for your life." 01:02:04 - One Embodied Truth of Happiness 01:03:05 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #burnout #somatichealing #sustainhappiness

Sibling Relationships & How Childhood Shapes You Differently w/ Dustin Fults | Ep. 21

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386541/fan_mail/new] In this episode of "Know Happiness", I sit down with my brother, Dustin, for one of the most personal and honest conversations we’ve ever had. Life can be messy, chaotic and sometimes painful, but we dive into what happiness really means when life isn’t perfect. From growing up in a single-parent household to navigating divorce, parenting, and forgiveness, this conversation explores how our childhood shaped who we are today. 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Happiness Means to Dustin... 03:40 - The Benefits & Challenges of Involved Parenthood 09:03 - Dustin's Earliest Childhood Memories 16:35 - Same Household, Different Perspectives 27:19 - One Childhood Story that Shaped Dustin 32:50 - What Childhood Felt Like for Dustin 35:35 - Dustin's Purpose on this Earth 37:20 - Lindsay & Dustin Share Personal Stories 46:12 - Stories & Teachings of Adulthood 53:33 - What is Dustin's Legacy? 54:56 - Memories of Sibling Rivalries 57:49 - Outro ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #healingjourney #brothersister #parenthood #childhoodmemories

Divine Feminine, Trauma & Spiritual Awakening w/ Katelyn Dotson | Ep. 20

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386541/fan_mail/new] 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - What Is Happiness to Katelyn? 01:38 - Katelyn's Journey in the "Alchemy of Self" Course 10:55 - Navigating Devine Femininity in a Masculine World 21:00 - "Go back. You're not done." [Story of Triumph through Assault] 30:32 - Katelyn's Path to Facilitation for Women 37:13 - A Shift in Consciousness Since COVID-19  42:52 - How Medicine Opens You Up 44:03 - Practices that Keep Katelyn Grounded 45:16 - Catalysts Following a Death in Katelyn's Family 51:20 - Katelyn's Advice to Spiritual Journey Beginners 53:51 - What's Next for Katelyn? 55:40 - Outro ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #codependency #boundaries #addictionrecovery #anxietytherapy #healthyrelationships

Codependency, Boundaries & Healing the Family System w/ Rachael DeKoning | Ep. 19

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386541/fan_mail/new] Therapist & recovery advocate Rachael DeKoning breaks down the psychology of addiction, anxiety, codependency, boundaries and healthy relationships. In this grounded and illuminating conversation with host Lindsay, Rachel shares both professional insights and personal experiences to help you understand yourself, your loved ones and your patterns more clearly; and shift toward healing and fulfillment. 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - What Happiness Means to Rachael 02:46 - Rachael's Path to Helping Those with Addiction & Anxiety 10:27 - "Addiction is a family disease." [A Codependency Study] 35:40 - The Misconceptions of Boundaries 40:44 - Setting Boundaries Early in a Relationship 52:33 - Transformational Properties: "All patterns keep people stuck." 58:50 - "My addiction fueled my codependency." 01:01:19 - The Average Man's Codependency in a Relationship 01:03:29 - Outro ----------- For more information on Rachael – TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapistinrecovery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach2978/ ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #codependency #boundaries #addictionrecovery #anxietytherapy #healthyrelationships