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Happy Hacks

99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Hosted by Kia Cannons, a Purpose Coach & Intuitive Artist. A podcast dedicated to the art of doing what you love with your one wild life. Expect conversations on spiritual awakenings, stories about amazing signs from the universe, and practical tools to align with your soul purpose.

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97. Tripping Over Your Purpose

May 02, 2023 20:47 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

3min minisode - a tiny bit of my story on how we tend to trip over our purpose.   Takeaway - give yourself permission to follow your curiosity.

96. Your Curiosity Needs You To Take Breaks

April 28, 2023 11:39 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

A little update and reflection on why rest and curiosity will get you aligned with your purpose.   Email me @ [email protected] 

2 Keys To Doing What You Love

March 31, 2022 16:02 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode I am looking back at the last 3 Do What You Love interviews and sharing the two keys takeaways from them all. The same two principles keep coming up and this is a quick episode to highlight them!   Links mentioned in the show: Intuitive Painting Class (Code: PAINT to save £15 on enrolment before April 1st) https://www.kiacannons.com/paintingclass My Membership, Untold Happiness: https://www.kiacannons.com/membership Passage To Purpose Course https://www.kiacan...

How To Do What You Love w/ Sonal Nathwani

March 09, 2022 17:54 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

SONAL Welcome to my brand new Do What You Love mini series. In this series I am chatting with people who have mastered this art and I ask them the same three questions:    How did you find the confidence to embark on 'doing what you love' instead of settling for a 'sensible job'?  What sacrifices (if any) have you had to make, and has it been worth it? How did you develop your mindset to believe you can make a living doing what you love?   These are questions I was desperate to ...

How To Do What You Love w/ @MAMASTILLGOTIT

February 11, 2022 10:09 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Welcome to my brand new Do What You Love mini series.   In this series I am chatting with people who have mastered this art and I ask them the same three questions:    How did you find the confidence to embark on 'doing what you love' instead of settling for a 'sensible job'?  What sacrifices (if any) have you had to make, and has it been worth it? How did you develop your mindset to believe you can make a living doing what you love?   These are questions I was desperate to ask p...

The Kookaburra And The Feather

February 04, 2022 16:50 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Another Signs From The Universe mini episode.   Mentioned in the episode: Join my free 30-day Challenge to Strengthen Your Intuition https://www.kiacannons.com/intuition

How To Do What You Love w/ David Pearl

January 26, 2022 13:16 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Welcome to my brand new Do What You Love mini series. In this series I am chatting with people who have mastered this art and I ask them the same three questions:    How did you find the confidence to embark on 'doing what you love' instead of settling for a 'sensible job'?    What sacrifices (if any) have you had to make, and has it been worth it?   How did you develop your mindset to believe you can make a living doing what you love?   These are questions I was desperate ...

Ep.90 A Note Of Encouragement On Your Vision

January 03, 2022 17:34 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

Join me on a wander in the countryside for a spot of encouragement on your dreams coming true!

89. Signs From The Universe - Can You Hear Me?

December 31, 2021 15:49 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MB

The first in a series of episodes sharing my personal stories of receiving signs form the Universe.  I would love to hear your stories, drop me your stories at [email protected]   Links mentioned: Bag yourself a copy of my New Year Rituals here: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7/checkout  

88. 2021 Life Update - Surrender And Follow The Guidance

December 31, 2021 14:04 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

2021 Life Update! Talking about ditching the business strategy, following the signs, resting and thriving and deepening into my spiritual gifts.  www.kiacannons.com/membership

ep 87. 6 Life Lessons to Learn Now Not Later

March 19, 2021 16:17 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

6 things they don't teach you at school that will change the course of your life.  Links I share: My Free Overcome Overwhelm Workshop www.kiacannons.com/workshop Email me at [email protected]

ep 86. Being Ok When You're Not Ok With Jay MacLaughlin

March 08, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

This week I talk with my friend Jay who shares with us the challenging life experience he is navigating right now and the mindset that is seeing him through. We talk about the thoughts we draw on to keep us going, the books that have changed us and the concepts we return to when life gets gnarly. Books jay recommends: Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu Meditations - Marcus Aurelius The Art of War - Sun Tzu Follow Jay on Instagram Links I share: Overcome Overwhelm Workshop www.kiacannon...

#85 Word For The Year 2021

January 12, 2021 23:44 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Have you ever set yourself a word for the year? After laughing out loud at the idea several years ago I soon become a convert. Listen in to hear my word (ie focus) for the year and how it could benefit you to set on too!   New Year Rituals Workbook: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7 My Membership - Untold Happiness: www.kiacannons.com/membership My FREE Overcome Overwhelm Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/workshop   Kajabi - Free 14 day trial: https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=h...

#84. Why You Should Set A Vision Not Goals

January 04, 2021 15:08 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MB

Learn how to set your 2021 12 month vision! Inside Untold Happiness this month we are setting our 2021 Vision and I don’t want you to miss out on learning the process. - You will learn how to take the lessons your learned in 2020 and apply them to your life. - How to cut through all your good ideas and land on the handful of priorities to focus on this year. - Figure out where you will trip up and what to do instead. Inside Untold Happiness you will also get access to our comm...

ep 83. Lockdown Mindset Hack + a Little Meander Into Handling Grief

December 31, 2020 14:40 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Join me in my kitchen as I share one tool you can use to manage coping with being in lockdown and living with these restrictions. I also meander into a chat about how I have been using this tool personally around a recent death of a loved one.  Links mentioned in the podcast: New Year Rituals Workbook: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7 My Membership - Untold Happiness: www.kiacannons.com/membership My FREE Overcome Overwhelm Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/workshop   Kaja...

82. 4 Unexpected Takeaways From 2020!

December 18, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

  Links mentioned on the podcast: My FREE Overcome Overwhelm Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/workshop New Year Rituals Workbook: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/DHx7L2m7 My Membership - Untold Happiness: www.kiacannons.com/membership Kajabi - Free 14 day trial: https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=71816&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Kia+Cannons+%7C+Happiness+Coach Street Wisdom Wanderguide: https://www.streetwisdom.org/shop/wanderguide/            

ep 81. Slaying Self-Sabotage

July 17, 2020 18:15 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

  In this episode I share a little about my month of focusing on rest and a little story to empower you with the tools to spot your self-sabotage and reframe your thinking quick-sharp!

ep 80. A Quick Hack to Release Mental Pressure

July 10, 2020 11:54 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB

In this episode we have a fairly lengthy catch up on everything that's been going on in my life this last week and then I share the power of the 5 minute job - a quick hack to release mental pressure that I have found to be huge in lowering mental pressure. Enjoy!

ep 79 How to Be Happy Everyday

July 03, 2020 15:03 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

Join me for an evening wander around the block where I share my 7 Steps to Happiness.

ep78. 3 Priorities for Living Well Post-Lockdown

June 26, 2020 11:43 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

In this episode I talk about 3 things to prioritise as we ease out of lockdown. I encourage you to simplify your life, rest more, and commit to continuing to question the way you live and work. I share some awesome stats from a scientific survey on rest and the how to find the activities that you find restful, why its important to simplify your life now and I share how I am doing an inventory of the lessons learned from lockdown. Links from the podcast:   Learn more about my self-coa...

ep 77. Why Money Won't make You Happy

June 19, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

Let's talk about why money will not make you happy!   Links from the podcast:   Instagram Register interest in my next FREE Overcoming Overwhelm Workshop Learn more about my self-coaching membership here. Music credits. B Cannons / Groovepad.

ep 76. Freedom, Fullness & Faith. Interview with Kari Keating.

June 12, 2020 09:16 - 55 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week I promised to share the one thing that has helped me cut down overwhelm and a huge breakthrough I have had in my quest to slow down, which I discovered during quarantine.  I had planned to interview my incredible friend Kari Keating on what she's learned in quarantine too, so decided to make this an episode about both.    Where you can find Kari: Website: https://www.karikeating.co/ The Work Hard Mom Hard Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/work-hard-mom-hard/...

#75 Magic signs from the Universe

June 05, 2020 11:13 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Hey folks In the episode I share the amazing little pings and nudges I received from the Universe over the last month or two which led to an enormous breakthrough of an emotional block. This week I had planned to just jump into the limiting belief that was unblocked and the one thing that helped me get there.  As I prepared this episode though, I realised there was a whole other important part to the story of how I got there. It wasn't just my thinking that provided the breakthrough, i...

ep75. Magic signs from the Universe

June 05, 2020 11:13 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Hey folks In the episode I share the amazing little pings and nudges I received from the Universe over the last month or two which led to an enormous breakthrough of an emotional block. This week I had planned to just jump into the limiting belief that was unblocked and the one thing that helped me get there.  As I prepared this episode though, I realised there was a whole other important part to the story of how I got there. It wasn't just my thinking that provided the breakthrough, i...

ep 74. The value quarantine can deliver

May 14, 2020 13:51 - 29 minutes - 48.5 MB

Hey folks Here's a little episode to catch you up on why I've been super quiet on the podcast and social media the last few weeks, what quarantine is teaching me and an intro into the next episode which is going to be dedicated to the huge block I have managed to finally overcome - how I did it, and the things you can do to work on your blocks in life.  Happy listening, Kia  

ep 73. Hopefully some valuable waffle

April 16, 2020 12:35 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MB

Hey folks I'm a bit late with this week's episode. Partly from accepting the prompts I received to take the bank holiday weekend to "totally and thoroughly unwind" (what a lovely way of putting it don't you think?) And partly, because I didn't really know what to say. I was questioning my upbeat vibe and wondering if that was appropriate (feel free to let you know your thoughts on this!) and felt a little undecided on how best to offer you lovely listeners support. In this episode I ta...

ep 72 Cocoon or Prison. You decide.

April 06, 2020 12:39 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

  Deciding what you think about this situation can either empower you or disempower you to the point of cracking mentally.   In this episode I share some useful questions you can ask yourself right now, a few resources, and I offer how to frame this mentally.   Resources shared on the podcast:   My Free Mindset Workshop: www.kiacannons.com/freeworkshop   Get into my membership: https://www.kiacannons.com/offers/CHXg8ofJ (..and join my bonus Imposter Syndrome course and ge...

ep 71. How to feel good in lockdown

March 29, 2020 20:53 - 9 minutes - 7.85 MB

As we roll into another week of self-isolation and lockdown I have 4 thinking points for you to help direct your thoughts to a calmer more positive feeling of appreciation.  Sign up for the free workshop I mention in the video here: www.kiacannons.com/freeworksho... My online coaching membership for creative women who want to do what they love is open for just 2 more days! Check it out here: www.kiacannons.com/happy   Got questions? Had breakthroughs? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me...

ep 70. Here's how to feel better right now.

March 23, 2020 22:30 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MB

I share a powerful tool you can start using to step out of overwhelm, take control of your thinking and feel calmer. ---------- Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at [email protected] Would you love to work 1:1 with me? Book a FREE exploratory phone call with me. I'd love to hear from you: https://calendly.com/kiacannon... Self-isolating? Then maybe use this unexpected time at home to learn some new skills! Skillshare is gi...

ep 69. How to cope in the chaos.

March 16, 2020 19:40 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

A super quick episode sharing an awesome hack to cut through the chaos in your mind and find simplicity.  -------- Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at [email protected] -------- Would you love to work 1:1 with me? Book a FREE exploratory phone call with me. I'd love to hear from you: https://calendly.com/kiacannon... -------- Self isolating? Use the unexpected time at home to learn something new: Skillshare is givin...

ep 68. How to get great ideas.

March 12, 2020 14:38 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this episode I share a technique that will enable you to get a great idea, almost instantaneously. Also in this quick episode I share the opportunity for you to work with me in a 4 week Instagram Accelerator: Who is this for? Artists who want to set up their Instagram account for growth and monetisation.   What you'll learn How to design your feed Ascertain what to post for you and your business My foolproof cycle to sell Take you through the way to work with the algorith...

ep 67 Be your own leader at work.

March 09, 2020 11:29 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Hey folks, in this episode I am joined by my amazing husband, Nick who is bringing his expertise on creating a better culture at work to the podcast. Communication in a work-place can make or break your happiness, and I love the tools Nick shares around being your own leader when it comes to doing this. How did you find this episode? Let me know at [email protected] Nick's contact information: Nick Cannons Email: [email protected] Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ni...

ep 67. Be your own leader at work.

March 09, 2020 11:29 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Hey folks, in this episode I am joined by my amazing husband, Nick who is bringing his expertise on creating a better culture at work to the podcast. Communication in a work-place can make or break your happiness, and I love the tools Nick shares around being your own leader when it comes to doing this. How did you find this episode? Let me know at [email protected] Nick's contact information: Nick Cannons Email: [email protected] Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ni...

ep 66. How to deal with overwhelm in 3 quick steps!

March 02, 2020 09:55 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this episode I share a lightening fast 3 step action plan to deal with overwhelm.   In business I have hit this wall many times when facing having to do something I don't know how to do (insert your latest challenge in life or work here!) The overwhelm of not knowing how to do something can cause you to become stuck.   And when you're stuck you're going nowhere and feeling pretty awful.   I began to notice as I worked on my mindset, that I started to overcome this so I noted d...

ep 65. My 2020 Focus

February 24, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

In this episode I share my focus for the year - which also happens to be my biggest life assignment so far.   It’s not going to be easy but its going to be worth it.   Ps the hard work has nothing to do with effort and everything to do with resting.   Enjoy.   Got questions? Had breakthroughs from this series? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at [email protected] ------- I deep dive into all of the concepts shared in this video series inside my group coaching m...

ep 64. how to stop worrying about what people think

February 17, 2020 13:28 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

This is a huge topic, a huge game-changer when you get over it and there are a huge bunch of tools to overcome this one.   In this episode I share 2 tools I use to combat this conditioning with my coaching clients.    Its a quick 8 minute episode so you can listen to it over and over to really get it into your brain. 

#63. Zone of Genius

February 10, 2020 13:43 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode I share the joy of understanding your zone of genius. How, when you know what it is, you can take confident strides in your life and work towards what you are meant to do with your gifts.   I share a little of my journey to get there and how that can help you, and I read out a few rather funny excerpts from my Myers Briggs report from 2007 which was screaming that I shouldn’t be working in administration and was spelling out my zone of genius and yet I did not see it at a...

#62 The Joy of Relinquishing Control

February 03, 2020 15:12 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this episode I share with you the valuable insights and lessons I learned that led to me hiring the first member of my team.   I share the tools I have learned and now executed around stepping into the role of “boss” - how I thought I should do it (insert 1980’s cliche of “boss” here) and then after you’ve finished cringing at that idea, how the “radical” approach I learned of relinquishing control of your business and allowing your team to blossom and bloom.   I round off by shar...

#61 How To Leap Into Uncertainty

January 27, 2020 10:03 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

Join me as I make my breakfast on this Monday morning as I share a little behind the scenes of how my husband and I navigated the scary process of taking the plunge to have him leave his 80 hour a week job and 4 hour commute, and move towards more balance in our lives.  I share an amazing exercise that calms down the fear that tells you you're gonna starve and die, and creates a back up plan for if you take the leap, hope the wings will grow on the way down and realize you're gonna crash. ...

ep60 Are You Missing What Life Is Trying To Teach You?

January 20, 2020 11:36 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode I share the hardest life lessons I've been dealt and how incredible it is to look back on your suffering in the past, see what it taught you, and feel good about them. My 3 toughest life lessons so far are pretty universal, so it's my hope that sharing my perspective from the other side of learning how to: 1. Ask for help 2. Speak my truth 3. Have patience ..I will be able to encourage those of you who are on the receiving end of some tricky life situations that are...

#59 Encouragement for Business Builders

January 17, 2020 17:43 - 15 minutes - 7.67 MB

Join me as I walk back home from the school run as I share some encouragement to anyone who is desperate to feel like they have 'got there' in their business and like what they are doing 'is real'. Mentioned on the podcast: Join my group coaching membership where I teach all of the above - doors close this Sunday 19 January and don't open again until the Spring!  www.kiacannons.com/happy Also, my New Year's Thriving Artist Bundle goes away this coming Sunday 19 January! Snap up over ...

ep 58. How to Thrive in 2020

January 14, 2020 18:56 - 37 minutes - 60.8 MB

Hey folks In this first episode of the year I wanted to pull focus on 2019 and share with you the key areas I believe you need to crack in order to thrive in 2020. I talk about self worth, belief systems, passion, purpose, courage, fear, dreaming big and a few other key components to feeling good. Also mentioned on the podcast. Join my group coaching membership where I teach all of the above - doors close this Sunday 19 January and don't open again until the Spring!  www.kiacannons...

#57. Before setting new year goals, do this!

December 29, 2019 22:03 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

In today’s episode I share a little exercise to do before you dive heading into January and all the planning, goal setting etc.   The free Group coaching call on Mon 6 January 2020 - 7pm UK Sign up for it here and receive more information regarding The Thriving Artist Bundle.     The Thriving Artist Bundle: Get your January kicked off with an incredible boost to your wellbeing and your business, and your craft as well! Set your alarms for 9am UK time on Thursday 2nd January whe...

#56. Holiday Family Dynamics

December 19, 2019 06:24 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Today's episode is to a nod to the struggles that family gatherings can bring. With Christmas on the horizon, many of you will be creating unnecessary suffering for yourself when it comes to spending time with people who you maybe love, but maybe get under your skin! This is all completely natural and part of the human experience. Here's some tools to try out to enable you to keep centred and flow through the season with full heart (rather than a heart full of resentment and frustration!...

#55: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality

November 25, 2019 15:37 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB

3 Steps to Make Your Dreams a Reality. This week I experienced the sheer joy of ticking something off my vision board that had sat there for nearly 20 years. What a crazy year, 2019 has been, it came armed with lessons for me and powerful guidance, and I learned a lot. On the back of a couple of pivots within my business and two launches this year, I take some time in this episode to share what I know to be true about making your dreams a reality.  Of course, you aren't going to hear a...

The joy of fear, courage and shame.

October 18, 2019 19:10 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode I recount my experience of stepping wildly out of my comfort zone and doing the scariest thing ever, the triumph of it,  followed by the shame of realising maybe I’d not quite done as good a job as I thought, rounded off with some mindset tools to thrive through the process. Thrilled to be sharing Skillshare with you! Tap to get 2 free months of access to thousands of creative classes.

The world needs what you need to create - Interview with Cassie of Wanderlust Skulls

October 11, 2019 12:07 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Cassie of Wanderlust Skulls. Cassie creates the most beautiful art - hand-painted buffalo and longhorn skulls, she not only paints them but adorns with crystals, gold accents, all with the most balance and magic.  We talk openly about our belief systems, God, self-worth, valuing your craft, creative intuition and Cassie shares tons of value with practical tips and advice for creatives just starting out or hitting blocks. You ...

10 Biggest Lessons I've Learned

October 04, 2019 18:24 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MB

Hey folks In this episode, I first share a quick hack I've recently discovered around booking in inspiration on demand. I'd love to hear if it works for you too! Then we jump into the show where I take you through the 10 biggest lessons I have learned this year around how to be bold in life.  They have seriously completely changed my life, I'm sure you'll find this episode super inspiring and helpful. Enjoy! Guys! Skillshare is giving 2 free months of online classes to my followers! ...

Entrepreneurship, the Brain + Beliefs with Dan Murray Serter

September 17, 2019 18:58 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Dan Murray Serter has been a winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, hosts one of Europe’s top entrepreneurship podcasts; Secret Leaders. He is the co-founder of the Foundrs community in London and Los Angeles. Dan is a TEDX Speaker and gave a through-provoking talk asking the question ‘Can laughter build resilience?' He has co-founded Heights, a community for achievers who want more. Every Sunday Heights dishes up bite-sized portions of the latest in neuroscience, nutrition & ps...

Unplugged update #4

September 03, 2019 14:19 - 11 minutes - 5.48 MB

This episode is a quick 10 min recording updating you on my taking a few weeks off Instagram and off work to reset. I've had a few realizations which I share and a fun announcement about something new I'm bringing to the next episode!