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Choosing Happy

Heather Masters

Ready to break free from old patterns and choose joy in a noisy, demanding world? You’re in the right place. The Choosing Happy Podcast is where techies, entrepreneurs, transformational practitioners and creative souls come to reclaim happiness, shake up their mindset, and unlock more meaningful wins—no toxic positivity, just real stories, honest wisdom, and practical tools. Hosted by Heather V Masters, certified trainer, coach, NLP master practitioner, and ex-corporate burnout survivor turned

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Episode 157: When You Believe You're Unforgivable

Choosing Happy ·

2026/01/14

Episode 157: When You Believe You're UnforgivableFirst Episode After Pause | January 2026EPISODE DESCRIPTIONAfter a pause for deep reflection and transformation, Heather returns with a vulnerable confession: she's spent most of her life believing she was unforgivable.In this powerful relaunch episode, Heather shares what she couldn't say before—that for over a decade, she carried a belief so deep it became her identity. Not "I carry shame," but "I AM unforgivable."If you've ever believed you're a

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Hit Pause: What’s Next for Choosing Happy?

Choosing Happy ·

2026/01/02

Hey, wonderful humans!Buckle up because we’re diving right into a cheeky little pause for the Choosing Happy Podcast!I’m your host, Heather Masters, and today I’m spilling the tea on what’s next for our little corner of happiness in 2026.We’re hitting the reset button—yup, you heard that right! I’m taking a breather to ensure we come back with deeper, braver chats that tackle those pesky midlife identity crises and the shame that can tag along like an unwanted party guest.So whether you’re pondering

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07:14

Friday Fail Forward — The Wrong Gift (And Why It...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/12/26

It’s Boxing Day — the day we break down boxes, throw away the wrapping, and quietly assess the gifts that missed the mark.But what if the wrong gift isn’t the problem?In this Boxing Day Fail Forward Friday, Heather explores how the very things we judge, hide, or downplay in ourselves are often our greatest gifts — just misunderstood, badly packaged, or feared.From famous voices that were once rejected to a childhood swimming lesson that changed everything, this episode is a powerful invitation to

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Wednesday Real Stories – Christmas Eve Special - The...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/12/24

The Christmas I Chose HappyChristmas can be magical.It can also be painfully loud, lonely, emotional, and heavy with expectation.In this very special Christmas Eve episode, Heather shares a quiet, honest story about the Christmas she spent completely on her own — and why it became one of the most meaningful Christmases of her life.This isn’t a story about pretending loneliness doesn’t hurt.It’s a story about choice.Heather explores how consciously choosing peace over pressure, presence over

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08:12

Monday Myth Busting: The Myth — If It’s Good, I Must...

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2025/12/22

Have you ever had something good show up in your life — a compliment, an opportunity, a purchase, a moment of ease — and instead of enjoying it, you quietly wondered if you were actually worth it?This week on Myth Busting Monday, Heather explores one of the most subtle and limiting beliefs many of us carry:“I’m allowed to attract good things… I’m just not allowed to get comfortable with them.”Using a simple but revealing real-life moment — Christmas shopping and discovering the true cost of an

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Fail Forward Friday — When Everything Went Well… and...

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2025/12/12

Intro:Success can feel like a double-edged sword, right? Today, I’m diving into a personal tale of how I accidentally blew up a perfectly awesome part of my life because, deep down, success felt as safe as a porcupine in a balloon factory! Join me as I share the wild ride of my freelance contract that was going swimmingly until life threw me a curveball—my dog broke his leg, and bam! My brain went into full-on “good things equal danger” mode. I’ll spill the tea on how I mistook suffering for

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06:56

Wednesday Real Stories — The Power of the Enforced Pause

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2025/12/10

INTRO:Sometimes, life throws us into an enforced pause, and trust me, it’s not the end of the world! In this episode, I'm diving headfirst into my recent experience of feeling utterly unproductive and guilty for not recording. But hold onto your hats, because I discovered that this so-called “void” is actually a magical space where clarity and growth blossom. Yep, you heard me right! I’ll share the juicy details about how I went from guilt to clarity, and why embracing the pause can be the secret

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Wednesday Real Stories: "The Decision I Didn’t Want...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/11/19

Intro:So, here’s the scoop: this week on Choosing Happy, I felt like I’d just walked through a self-help funhouse—twists, turns, and a few shocking reflections that left me gasping! Picture me, your host, Heather Masters, knee-deep in an audit of my life, and trust me, it wasn’t a pretty sight. I realised I was juggling a gazillion projects—my podcast, newsletters, and a creative writing group, all while feeling like I was running on fumes. It’s like trying to keep a million plates spinning, only to

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08:07

Monday Myth Busting – “Knowing Your Why Is Enough”

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2025/11/17

IntroWhy does knowing your "why" feel like trying to bake a soufflé without a recipe? Because simply having that big ol' why isn’t enough to get your life puffed up and soaring! Join me, Heather Masters, as we dive into the myth-busting world of self-development this week. We’ll explore why your identity really needs to come first, or else your why is just a pretty motivational poster on your wall! I’ll share my own lightbulb moments that made me realise my why was stuck in the past, while I was

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Wednesday Real Stories: Letting Go of the Old Script...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/11/12

Get ready for a heart-to-heart that might just make you grab a tissue and a cup of tea! This week, I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of my relationship with my dad – a rollercoaster ride of expectations, sarcasm, and a whole bucket load of love. We’re chatting about how growing up with a dominant figure can twist your view of yourself, always chasing that elusive “enough-ness.” But wait, plot twist! Life flipped the script, and suddenly, I found myself caring for him instead. We’ll explore how that

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08:26

Fail Forward Friday: When Your Back’s Against the Wall

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2025/11/07

Episode SummaryWhat happens when there’s no safety net—no Plan B, no escape hatch, no “maybe next time”? In this raw, unfiltered episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, Heather gets brutally honest about the moments in life where quitting simply wasn’t possible.Through two powerful stories—caring for her parents during the darkest hours, and pushing through make-or-break feedback in an unforgiving NLP Trainers Training on the other side of the world—Heather shares what happens when you’re forced to

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08:57

Wednesday Real Stories: "Borrowing Resilience:...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/11/05

Summary:In this heartfelt episode, Heather shares the inspiring story of David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double in theHarry Potterfilms, who was left paralysed following a tragic accident. More than just surviving, David rebuilt his life by borrowing strength and resilience, showing us how we too can model the qualities we admire when facing adversity.Heather reflects on her personal moment of vulnerability during a trip to Sydney for training with Dr Tad James, channeling his mindset to find

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07:34

Monday Myth Busting - "The Grift Around Gratitude:...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/11/03

This Monday onChoosing Happy, Heather busts open a gratitude myth few dare to speak about: that being grateful sometimes comes with hidden costs, like lowering your standards or tolerating less than you deserve.Drawing from personal experience, she shares how gratitude journals and “just be thankful” messaging nearly trapped her in survival mode, dimming her confidence and stifling her true calling.But gratitude’s real power lies beyond the present moment—it’s about being radically thankful for

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Wednesday Real Stories: "When Things Fall Apart:...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/29

When Things Fall Apart: Courage, Intuition, and the Power of New BeginningsWhat if the moments when everything crumbles are actually the doorway to something better?In this week’s episode, Heather shares the raw truth behind those times life fell apart—and how intuition, courage, and unpopular choices led to growth she could never have planned.Through real-life stories, you’ll explore:How the “worst thing” can shift everything and invite renewalThe importance of acknowledging what you’ve already

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Monday Myth Busting: Your Purpose Has to Be Big to...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/27

Today, we're diving headfirst into the delightful myth that unless your purpose is grand and booming, it’s not worth pursuing. Spoiler alert: that’s a big ol’ pile of poppycock! Your purpose doesn’t need to be the loudest voice in the room; sometimes, it just needs to make a gentle ripple. We’re chatting about how those little acts of kindness and presence can change the world in ways we might not even notice—like scattering joy confetti everywhere! So grab your cuppa, settle in, and let’s explore

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06:47

Keep Calm and Podcast On: The Truth About Indecision

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/24

Have you ever sat in that head-spinning zone of doubt, thinking, “Should I keep going—or call it a day?”This week, Heather shares herreal-timefail forward moment: the hard choice of whether to continue The Choosing Happy Podcast after 340 episodes.With data showing the podcast is already in the top 50% globally, she unpacks what indecision really teaches us—and how to use it as an unexpected doorway to clarity.Listen in as she reframes stuckness, inspired by Joe Hudson’s perspective on emotional

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The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down Reset My...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/22

Ever feltlike life’s movingtoo fast to catchyour breath?In this deeplyhonest episode, Heather shareshow taking acomplete breakfrom “doing”transformed herenergy, creativity, and inner dialogue. You’ll hearwhat really happenswhen you stopforcing progress— and how thewords you usecan become thegateway to alignment, clarity, andcalm.It’s notjust about mindset; it’s about linguistics, energy, and the unconsciouspower of howyou talk to yourself.This is yourpermission topause.What’s Inside:The

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Wednesday Real Stories: "My Personal Terror - Coming...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/08

IntroWhat if the beliefs that feel most true about who you are—the "I'm not…" statements you've carried for years—are just choices you made in the past? In this raw Real Wednesday episode, Heather V Masters shares the story of how she transformed a 20-year identity as "not a runner" in just three weeks, from finishing a traumatic 2000 half-marathon alone and wrapped in foil to discovering joy in a 2011 charity 10k. Through visceral storytelling and uncomfortable vulnerability, she reveals how

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Monday Myth Busting: Self-Care or Self-Deceit?

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/06

IntroGet ready to ditch those bubble baths and face masks because we’re diving headfirst into the real deal of self-care! In this episode, I’m busting the myth that self-care is all about indulgence and pampering – spoiler alert: it’s not! Real self-care is often about having those tough conversations, setting boundaries that might make people squirm, and saying no when you really want to say yes. We’ll chat about how it’s the nitty-gritty, uncomfortable stuff that transforms you, not just a cheeky

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Friday Fail Forward - Lessons From My Romance Novel...

Choosing Happy ·

2025/10/03

Ever had one of those weeks where you just throw all your routines out the window and dive into a pile of chocolate digestives and romance novels? Well, that’s exactly what happened to our fabulous host, Heather Masters! On this Fail Forward Friday, she shares how trading her usual productivity guru habits for some good ol' escapism led to a surprising transformation in her life. Spoiler alert: embracing chaos and letting go of the rigid routines turned out to be a path to creativity and

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