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Secrets for a happy life

Secrets for a happy life

By: Petra Kmetec Bitenc
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Hello and welcome to 'Secrets for a Happy Life', the podcast where we embark on a journey to uncover the essence of a fulfilling existence. This podcast was created as a result of my desire to share the knowledge I've gained from my many travels, deep dives into human psychology, and curiosity about what drives us and what makes us happy.Petra Kmetec Bitenc Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • EP58: The 10 Permissions That Will Redefine Your Life – with Jill Reilly
    Sep 4 2025

    What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is your own permission? 🚀In this inspiring episode of Secrets for a Happy Life, I sit down with Jill Reilly, author of Ten Permissions: Redefining Adulting for the 21st Century, to explore how to break free from invisible rules, expand your comfort zone, and step into your authority with courage and clarity.We cover:- Why “being willful” is the first permission you need to claim- How to uncover unconscious rules that keep you small- The link between permission, accountability, and real happiness- The somatic side of permission – and how to feel safe in change- Practical micro-habits to give yourself more freedom daily💬 I’d love to hear: What’s ONE permission you’re ready to give yourself today?

    Share it in the comments!

    📚 Get Jill’s book on Amazon 📌 Follow me for more inspiration: Instagram 🎧 Listen to more episodes

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    41 mins
  • EP57: Hussein Hallak: Master Life with Powerful Questions & Purposeful Joy
    Aug 1 2025

    Startup mentor, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Dark Art of Life Mastery Hussein Hallak joins Petra to reveal why breakthroughs begin with a single, well‑timed question and how purposeful joy eclipses quick‑fix happiness.Together they unpack the art of loving the problem, using strategic no’s to create focus, and slowing down just enough to speed up your results.💡 Key Takeaways*Great questions are better than perfect answers – one incisive question can crack months of gridlock.*Love the problem – curiosity about the real pain point keeps you agile when plans crumble.*Three‑rule “no” filter – work only with people you like, who share your vision, and who leave the world better.*Slow = fast – preparation and reflection shorten the true path to success.*Purposeful joy beats fleeting happiness – sustainable fulfillment grows out of meaningful struggle.🔗 Links & Resources: Hussein Hallak- Website: husseinhallak.com- Substack: husseinhallak.substack.com- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/husseinhallak - Instagram: instagram.com/hhdarkal/- Book – The Dark Art of Life MasteryPetra Kmetec• Instagram – https://instagram.com/limitless.with.petraMentioned in the conversation:The Speed of Trust — Stephen M. R. CoveyAsh Maurya’s “Love the Problem” blog post👇 Reflection prompt: What one power‑question will you ask yourself this week? Share it in the comments—I’m reading every reply!

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    42 mins
  • EP56: Inner Child Healing Meditation – Reclaim Your Self-Worth
    Jul 18 2025

    Feeling burnt out or "not enough" despite all your success?


    This guided meditation for self-worth and emotional healing is made for you. 🌟

    Join Petra Kmetec Bitenc as she gently guides you to release stress, overcome burnout, and reconnect with your inherent worth.

    No matter how much you do or achieve, you are already enough – and this meditation will help you truly feel it.

    By the end of this session, you'll feel lighter, nurtured, and emotionally empowered. It's like a mini-retreat for your soul: easing the burden of over-giving, dissolving feelings of emptiness, and replacing self-criticism with self-compassion.

    Give yourself permission to rest, heal, and receive – you deserve this time to recharge.

    👍 If you enjoy this meditation:Please like the video and subscribe to the channel for more guided meditations & tips on living a happy, empowered life.

    💬 Comment below to share your experience or favorite affirmation – I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

    🔗 Share this practice with a fellow high-achiever who could use a reminder that she is enough.

    📷 Follow me on Instagram @limitless.with.petra for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content.


    Thank you for taking this time to care for yourself.

    Remember: you are worthy, you are loved, and you are limitless. 💖


    Special thanks to Kalsstockmedia for beautiful handpan music you hear in the background 💖

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    21 mins
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