In this episode, we're delighting in remembering the childhood toys and games and ways of thinking that were full of magic and wonder. From Strawberry Shortcake to homemade paper dolls, elaborate games of house, and creating forts practically anywhere... our days were full of creativity and discovery.

The joy of these memories leads to the question: how can we bring that playful and creative way of being forward into our adult lives? Listen in to hear our ideas and then tell us yours! Drop a comment wherever you're listening, send us an email at onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com or hashtag #onehappythingpodcast on your socials. We'd love to hear your memories and your ideas.

If you've ever had the experience of not being able to seesomething that was right there in front of your eyes, you'll relate to this lively and wide ranging conversation. From invisible Wordle letters to missing recipes and elusive plot points, we're brainstorming ways to look at problems with different eyes.

Download and listen now, because you never know what fabulous opportunity or long lost object has been right in front of you all along.

Sleep. We all know it's good for us, but most of us have unhelpful sleep habits or hangups—or even, like Maddie Dawson—outright sleep avoidance.

What to do? And how important is sleep anyway?

Join us for a lively discussion about what works for us and what doesn't, and why we're all on a quest for more refreshing and rejuvenating sleep.

The app Maddie mentions where you can listen to Matthew McConaughey read you a boring bedtime story is the Calm app.

We'd love to hear about YOUR sleep stories! Drop us a comment or email us at onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com