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My Happy Ass Life

My Happy Ass Life

By: Karen Smith
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 Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen aka Happy Ass shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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Episodes
  • Amazing Grace In the Darkest Hour With Sheldon Jernigan

    Amazing Grace In the Darkest Hour With Sheldon Jernigan
    Oct 27 2025
    This week’s episode is one of the most personal and powerful ones I’ve ever shared. I sit down with my son, Sheldon, for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, resilience, and redemption. Together, we open up about years of pain, prayer, and perseverance, and how God’s grace met us both in the middle of our mess.Sheldon shares how his addiction began at a young age, what recovery has truly taught him, and why he believes his purpose now is to help others find freedom. I talk about the journey from a mother’s perspective, learning when to let go, how to love without enabling, and how faith sustained me when hope felt lost.This is for every parent, every family, and every person who needs to know that no matter how dark it gets, there is always a way back to the light.Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of drug addiction, incarceration, and loss, which may be difficult for some listeners.

    Episode Highlights:
    [1:45] Growing up without a father and the search for acceptance
    [5:00] The early signs of addiction and the spiral that followed
    [9:00] A mother’s breaking point and the power of surrender
    [13:00] The hard truth: when helping hurts
    [17:00] How Haven House changed everything
    [20:00] From victim to victorious: finding strength through faith
    [25:00] What recovery really means
    [27:00] A story of hope for every family still fighting

    Special Thanks to Our Season 6 Sponsors:
    🏡 Lending Hand Mortgage — Heart-led lending with purpose
    Kevin Kenerson | (615) 390-7534 | www.lhmtg.com🌬
    Holiday Beach Mechanical — Jason & Sherry Roberts, trusted local HVAC services
    Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://www.holidaybeachmechanical.com
    🎽 Minutes & Miles — Outfitting me in all my “chicken leg” outfits
    minutesandmiles.com
    💇‍♀️ Hue Salon: huesalonandboutique.com
    👗 Amor Boutique: amorboutiquepc.com
    🎙 Presented by ADF MediaLet’s Stay Connected!
    Follow @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Be sweet, y’all! 💛
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    29 mins
  • Make One Stranger Smile Today and Watch Your Day Change

    Make One Stranger Smile Today and Watch Your Day Change
    Oct 20 2025
    This week, I sit down with one of the kindest souls I know, someone who believes the smallest act of kindness can ripple further than we imagine. His name is Garrett Aune, and we work and volunteer together. His philosophy is simple: one smile can change everything. We talk about empathy as a muscle, the unexpected ways joy returns when you give it away, and how one day of intentional kindness led to a movement of connection and purpose. He opens up about loss, resilience, and serving others even when your own heart feels heavy. Together, we explore what happens when you trade judgment for generosity, how to stay grounded when the world feels chaotic, and why the best way to change your day is to brighten someone else’s.

    Episode Highlights:
    [1:45] The story that started it all—helping one stranger in need
    [5:20] How kindness builds confidence and community
    [9:10] Turning pain into purpose through volunteering
    [13:45] The science of smiling—and how it rewires your brain
    [18:30] Everyday opportunities to serve where you are
    [24:00] Why gratitude grows when you give it away
    [31:15] How helping others helps you heal
    [38:00] The challenge: make one stranger smile today

    Special Thanks to Our Season 6 Sponsors:
    🏡 Lending Hand Mortgage: Heart-led lending with purpose
    Kevin Kenerson
    615-390-7534
    www.lhmtg.com
    Holiday Beach Mechanical – Jason & Sherry Roberts – Trusted local HVAC services.
    🌐 Holiday Beach Mechanical
    🎽 Minutes & Miles – Outfitting me in all my “chicken leg” outfits:https://minutesandmiles.com
    ✨ Hue Salon: huesalonandboutique.com
    ✨ Amor Boutique: amorboutiquepc.com
    🎙 Presented by ADF MediaLet’s Stay Connected!
    Follow @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Be sweet, y’all! 💛
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    31 mins
  • Leave A Soul Print!

    Leave A Soul Print!
    Oct 15 2025
    This morning, as I ran beneath the glow of the full moon, I couldn’t help but think about my late husband, Hugh Smith, and the lasting imprint he left on my heart and the lives of so many others. Hugh lived his life with intention. He was serving, loving, and growing closer to God every single day. Even in his final years, he began each morning on his knees, praying, “Hey Dad…show me how to do Your will.”Today I’m sharing how Hugh’s legacy of recovery, faith, and kindness continues to shape me. When I think about the way he loved without judgment, his example reminds us all to live with grace and to leave a soul print everywhere we go. Because the world doesn’t need more critics, it needs more people willing to love, forgive, and shine light into the darkness.
    Episode Highlights
    [01:00] Morning reflections and gratitude on the trail
    [02:30] Remembering Hugh’s 26 years of sobriety and his spiritual journey
    [04:15] Daily prayer and calling God “Dad”
    [05:00] Leaving a soul print and living with purpose
    [06:15] Lessons from Andy Stanley: God’s upside-down pyramid
    [07:00] Finding beauty in reminders of love, even through loss
    [09:30] Living as the light in a world that needs love
    Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
    🌾 Luckie’s Pine Straw – https://luckiespinestraw.com
    🔥 Holiday Beach Mechanical – holidaybeachmechanical.com
    ✂️ Hue Salon – huesalonandboutique.com
    👗 Amor Boutique – amorboutiquepc.com
    🌾 Luckie’s Pine Straw – luckiespinestraw.com
    🔥 Holiday Beach Mechanical – holidaybeachmechanical.com
    🏠 American Home Shield Warranty – Chris Dickson, 850-568-5142 American Home Shield Website: https://bit.ly/47qqsf5
    🏡 Beachy Beach Real Estate – (850) 233-4351 www.beachybeach.com 💛 Bay Tax – team@bay.tax | (720) 310-0084 Website: https://www.bay.tax
    Let’s Stay Connected!
    Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.🎙 Presented by ADF Media
    Be sweet, y’all! 💛
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    10 mins
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