In today's laughter-filled episode, we're talking about the small things (or big ones in the case of Bruno!) that bring magic and happiness into our everyday lives. Listen in as we exchange stories about the little happinesses that light us up—and then drop us a comment and let us know what small things are making you happy right now. Happy things are even happier when shared with somebody else!

We’re getting physical in this episode, looking to our bodies to help us move into a state of happiness. We talk about contraction vs. expansion, how different body postures inspire different emotions, the art of ‘finding a yes’ and a yoga practicecalled ‘breath of joy.’ Speaking of which, here’s a YouTube link that will walk you through a Breath of Joy practice: https://youtu.be/HFrLhp3-DX0?si=ETPjzJaDKBEwCVFL.

Listen now – and be sure to play along with us for the contraction and expansion exercise!

In this episode we're diving deep into the woo woo magic zone. Maddie shares a fun story about her father, a logical man who was full on skeptical about anything even close to what he called "kooky behavior" — but then managed to pull off an absolutely improbable feat of manifestation. We talk about the magic of love, making lists of what we really want—and carrying those desires lightly.

Listen now - and be sure to let us know if you've ever manifested anything wonderful! We want to hear about it.

💖Who is your favorite book boyfriend, book girlfriend – or book bestie? Do you have one true love or do you love them ALL? From old flames and childhood literary friends to falling in love with the latest thing (um, person?) – we’re talking our favorite characters in this episode.

Chime in—we’d love to hear yours! Drop a comment or tag uson socials as #onehappythingpodcast or drop an email to onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com.

Sometimes, it is your circus... and those wild, rampaging monkeys? Yep, they’re yours too.

We’re talking about what happens when your emotions go haywire—grief, rage, anxiety, overwhelm—and all the "positive thinking" in the world just isn't cutting it. Kerry shares how our brains and bodies get hijacked in fight-or-flight mode, why it's not your fault, and what to do when you can't think your way into feeling better.

✨ You'll learn:

• Why trying to control your thoughts sometimes backfires

• How calming your body can unlock emotional peace

• Simple tools to regulate your nervous system (no toxic positivity required!)

• What a hot bath, a deep breath, and a gentle stroll all have in common

• The magic of breathing, walking meditations, and honoring your emotions + more.

If you’ve ever felt like a tornado of feelings has taken over your brain, this episode is your permission slip to stop fighting the storm—and start grounding yourself in something that actually works.

Links to the resources we mentioned:

The Tapping Solution

Dr. Sue Morter's Body Awake Yoga

What if you could reconnect with old friends—and see the past in a whole new light—just by sharing one memory at a time? In this heartwarming episode, Maddie, Kerry, and Jennifer explore how shared memories can bring unexpectedhealing, laughter, and even re-energize long lost friendships.

Maddie tells the touching story of reconnecting with her childhood best friend—not by catching up on the present, but by exchanging one memory at a time from their shared history. What began as a simple email experiment turned into a rediscovery of happiness long forgotten. Her story sparks a richconversation between the hosts about how our memories can be colored by time, loss, and pain—and how sharing them with others can bring surprising perspective and warmth.

You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired to shine a new light on your own memories—and maybe even reconnect with someone who once helped you feel like your best self.

What was the first book that made you fall in love with reading? In this nostalgic episode of The One Happy Thing Podcast, hosts Jennifer Moorman, Kerry Schafer, and Maddie Dawson share the childhood books that opened theirhearts, shaped their imaginations, and set them on the path to becoming authors themselves.

From flashlight-under-the-covers adventures to the life-changing gift of A Wrinkle in Time, the authors reflect on the stories that made them feel seen, sparked a lifelong love of reading, and still speak to them today. Along the way, they explore how early reading tastes echo in the books they now write—and how certain characters, like Jo March or Meg Murray—became lifelong companions.

Whether you were a fantasy lover, a realist, or a reader who came to books a little later, this episode will warm your heart and probably have you reaching for an old favorite.

☕ So grab something cozy (unless you’re driving!) and join us for a joy-filled conversation about the books that shaped us.

Welcome back to One Happy Thing! In today’s episode, we’re getting real about something that sneaks up on all of us—those pesky blame, complain, and shame loops. You know the ones.

Kerry Schafer gets vulnerable with a powerful personal epiphany: she realized she was resistant to taking full responsibility for her own happiness... because she was too busy being responsible for everything (and everyone) else. Ever been there? Yeah, us too.

This episode dives into:

• The sneaky ways we hand over our joy by blaming othersor ourselves
• Kerry’s tongue-in-cheek family motto: “I don’t knowwhat happened, but it sure wasn’t my fault”
• How automatic negative thoughts (ANTs!) can hijack yourmindset – and your joy
• Simple, practical ways to shift toward more empowering,positive thinking

Plus, we play a round of the Blame, Complain, and Shame Game—because sometimes laughter is the best way through our most humbling moments.

🎯 Takeaway: Your happiness? It’s yours. And reclaiming it starts with one small thought shift at a time.

We'd love to hear about one way you catch yourself giving away responsibility for your happiness -- and what you do (or plan to do) to take back your power.