http://findingmyhappy.net Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:28:47 +0000 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:28:47 +0000 60 en Copyright 2019 feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Welcome to Finding My Happy, the podcast where mental wellness meets real-life solutions. Hosted by Janet Michelle, a mental wellness advocate, author of Finding My Happy: Chucking the Deuces to Toxic Thinking, and holder of a master’s degree in social work and adult education, this show is your safe space for growth, healing, and positive change. Each episode dives deep into practical strategies, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you break free from toxic thinking, build resilience, and find your happy. Whether you're navigating tough times or simply looking to level up your mental wellness, this podcast is here to guide and empower you. Tune in for authentic conversations, transformative tools, and the encouragement you need to thrive. Your journey to a healthier, happier mindset starts here! Janet Michelle Podcast Janet Michelle no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-yX2Vt2hb7pyC1WHL-5wABSw-original.jpg http://findingmyhappy.net Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,HealthA timely podcast exploring women and their journey in business, life, love, and family. Features content designed to uplift empower, inspire, and educate. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.comJanet Michelle tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2125595547 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/ep-4-ownership-and-release 00:16:55 Janet Michelle no “Finding My Happy” is a mental wellness podcast dedicated to helping listeners break free from toxic thinking. On this episode of Ownership and Release, through honest conversations, real-life reflections, and empowering strategies, this podcast teaches you how to stop over-identifying with issues that aren't yours to carry. Learn to set healthy emotional boundaries, protect your peace, and reclaim your joy—one episode at a time. “Finding My Happy” is a mental wellness podcast d… “Finding My Happy” is a mental wellness podcast dedicated to helping listeners break free from toxic thinking. On this episode of Ownership and Release, through honest conversations, real-life reflections, and empowering strategies, this podcast teaches you how to stop over-identifying with issues that aren't yours to carry. Learn to set healthy emotional boundaries, protect your peace, and reclaim your joy—one episode at a time. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1383952801 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:33:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/fmh-s1-ep-3-rejection-and-worthiness 00:08:11 Janet Michelle no Life is like a canvas. At birth, our canvas is blank, with no traces of paint. Then, as we go through life, like paint-experiences of love, affirmations, stability, security, abuse, neglect, violence, and abandonment adds its colors to the canvas. Finding my happy with regards to rejection and worthiness was a welcomed experience. Listen as I share this journey with you. Life is like a canvas. At birth, our canvas is bl… Life is like a canvas. At birth, our canvas is blank, with no traces of paint. Then, as we go through life, like paint-experiences of love, affirmations, stability, security, abuse, neglect, violence, and abandonment adds its colors to the canvas. Finding my happy with regards to rejection and worthiness was a welcomed experience. Listen as I share this journey with you. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1267412683 Fri, 13 May 2022 04:37:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/fmh-s1-e1-self-acceptance-and-colorism 00:13:20 Janet Michelle no In Episode 1 share my story of tackling colorism and how I learned to affirm and love my skin as a black woman. Download the workbook at findingmyhappy.net In Episode 1 share my story of tackling colorism… In Episode 1 share my story of tackling colorism and how I learned to affirm and love my skin as a black woman. Download the workbook at findingmyhappy.net janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1257788611 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/finding-my-happy-podcast-introduction 00:05:53 Janet Michelle no Hello beautiful people its Janet Michelle author of Finding My Happy Chucking the Duces to Toxic Thinking and founder of digital platform JanetMichelle.com. Welcome to the FMH Podcast I'm so elated to be at a place where I can get back to doing people work! The FMH podcast is based off of the topics covered in my book, Finding My Happy: Chucking the Deuces to Toxic Thinking which is available for purchase at Findingmyhappy.net and on Amazon.com. In it I share some pivotal moments in my life where I was able to identify the root of my toxic thinking. The podcast will take a deeper dive into those moments. I have also created a set of eleven workbooks which also explore the topics of abandonment, forgiveness, control, self esteem, leadership, beauty standards, and inadequacy, parenting, and much more. My hope is that by sharing you are encouraged to chuck the deuces to toxic thinking, find and maintain your happiness. Take Care. Hello beautiful people its Janet Michelle author … Hello beautiful people its Janet Michelle author of Finding My Happy Chucking the Duces to Toxic Thinking and founder of digital platform JanetMichelle.com. Welcome to the FMH Podcast I'm so elated to be at a place where I can get back to doing people work! The FMH podcast is based off of the topics covered in my book, Finding My Happy: Chucking the Deuces to Toxic Thinking which is available for purchase at Findingmyhappy.net and on Amazon.com. In it I share some pivotal moments in my life where I was able to identify the root of my toxic thinking. The podcast will take a deeper dive into those moments. I have also created a set of eleven workbooks which also explore the topics of abandonment, forgiveness, control, self esteem, leadership, beauty standards, and inadequacy, parenting, and much more. My hope is that by sharing you are encouraged to chuck the deuces to toxic thinking, find and maintain your happiness. Take Care. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/884778463 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:58:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/janet-michelle-live-show-episode-3 00:55:28 Janet Michelle no On this episode: Commentary on Beyonce's "Black Is King", Women in Hip Hop's Me Too Moment, Judge Salas Speaks Out, Post Office/Election Theft, Voter Information, New Music Alert. Like | Subscribe | Follow @janetmichelleblog on Instagram and Facebook. On this episode: Commentary on Beyonce's "Black I… On this episode: Commentary on Beyonce's "Black Is King", Women in Hip Hop's Me Too Moment, Judge Salas Speaks Out, Post Office/Election Theft, Voter Information, New Music Alert. Like | Subscribe | Follow @janetmichelleblog on Instagram and Facebook. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/756096145 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:56:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/season-2-episode-2-dr-carleah-east-2520-1145-pm 00:42:30 Janet Michelle no Season 2 -Episode 2 features Clinical Psychotherapist, Dr. Carleah East Founder and CEO of S.M.I.L.E. Psychology and Associates LLC and author of The Hangover: Overcoming Emotional Addiction: 12-Steps for Emotional Sobriety. During this interview, we discuss Mental health in the black community and why we stay two steps behind. It's an interview you don't want to miss. Season 2 -Episode 2 features Clinical Psychother… Season 2 -Episode 2 features Clinical Psychotherapist, Dr. Carleah East Founder and CEO of S.M.I.L.E. Psychology and Associates LLC and author of The Hangover: Overcoming Emotional Addiction: 12-Steps for Emotional Sobriety. During this interview, we discuss Mental health in the black community and why we stay two steps behind. It's an interview you don't want to miss. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/695777023 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:45:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/domestic-violence-my-healing-journey 00:23:00 Janet Michelle no This podcast explores my healing journey after leaving a relationship full of violence. The phrase “the will to live” has really been on my mind a lot lately. For me it signifies that while everything in my life suggested that I should give up, I did not. Surviving traumatic life experiences is one thing, but to find healing from those experiences is an entire different journey, a journey that I still find my self on. I want to take the moment during Domestic Violence Awareness month to share some nuggets that have helped me on my journey of healing. Resources: The National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence Decatur Georgia Crisis Line 1-404-688-9436 24/7 Georgia Statewide Hotline 1-800-334-2836 https://www.wrcdv.org/getting-help https://ncadv.org/signs-of-abuse Download and subscribe to the Podcast Join the Glow Up Gang mailing list at janetmichelle.com This podcast explores my healing journey after le… This podcast explores my healing journey after leaving a relationship full of violence. The phrase “the will to live” has really been on my mind a lot lately. For me it signifies that while everything in my life suggested that I should give up, I did not. Surviving traumatic life experiences is one thing, but to find healing from those experiences is an entire different journey, a journey that I still find my self on. I want to take the moment during Domestic Violence Awareness month to share some nuggets that have helped me on my journey of healing. Resources: The National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence Decatur Georgia Crisis Line 1-404-688-9436 24/7 Georgia Statewide Hotline 1-800-334-2836 https://www.wrcdv.org/getting-help https://ncadv.org/signs-of-abuse Download and subscribe to the Podcast Join the Glow Up Gang mailing list at janetmichelle.com janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672541778 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:03:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/episode-12-nona-barnes-ceo-9nine86-jewelry-and-gifts 00:44:55 Janet Michelle no On Episode 12 Janet Michelle Interviews Nona Barnes, CEO of 9Nine86 Gifts and More. Instead of being consumed by grief listen as Nona shares her story of how tragedy birthed a renewed sense of purpose in her life. On Episode 12 Janet Michelle Interviews Nona Barn… On Episode 12 Janet Michelle Interviews Nona Barnes, CEO of 9Nine86 Gifts and More. Instead of being consumed by grief listen as Nona shares her story of how tragedy birthed a renewed sense of purpose in her life. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/665048804 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:11:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/episode-11-sarah-elizabeth-moore-city-council-candidate-district-7 00:32:46 Janet Michelle no The future is now! In Episode 11 Janet Michelle Interviews Sarah Elizabeth Moore, City Council Candidate for District 7, St. Petersburg, Florida. Listen in as Sarah shares her inspiration for running for office. As well provide greater insight into her platform. The future is now! In Episode 11 Janet Michelle I… The future is now! In Episode 11 Janet Michelle Interviews Sarah Elizabeth Moore, City Council Candidate for District 7, St. Petersburg, Florida. Listen in as Sarah shares her inspiration for running for office. As well provide greater insight into her platform. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/658910171 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:45:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/episode-10-taliah-dancil-chop-jr-winner-model-actress 00:26:04 Janet Michelle no Janet Michelle Interviews Taliah Dancil, Chop Jr Winner, Model and Actress. Janet Michelle Interviews Taliah Dancil, Chop Jr … Janet Michelle Interviews Taliah Dancil, Chop Jr Winner, Model and Actress. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/645499314 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:45:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/episode-9-jamiah-dancil-ceo-of-miahjay-foods 00:38:38 Janet Michelle no On this episode, Janet Michelle Interviews JaMiah Dancil, CEO of MiaJay Foods. Family, food, and spices we talk about it all. To shop the product visit https://miahjayfoods.com Follow MiaJay Foods on instagram @miahjayfoods On this episode, Janet Michelle Interviews JaMiah… On this episode, Janet Michelle Interviews JaMiah Dancil, CEO of MiaJay Foods. Family, food, and spices we talk about it all. To shop the product visit https://miahjayfoods.com Follow MiaJay Foods on instagram @miahjayfoods janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/556122849 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:55:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/episode-4-survivingsexualtrauma-192018 00:42:57 Janet Michelle no Episode 4 , Surviving Sexual Trauma hears from Licensed Professional Counselor, and CEO of First Love Yourself Counseling (F.L.Y. ) Essence Cohen-Fields and Educator and Business Owner of Level 8 Agency - A Digital Design Firm, Bianca Goolsby. Listen in as we take a moment and discuss how to recognize patterns and signs of abuse, tools to use while in recovery and self care. Episode 4 , Surviving Sexual Trauma hears from Li… Episode 4 , Surviving Sexual Trauma hears from Licensed Professional Counselor, and CEO of First Love Yourself Counseling (F.L.Y. ) Essence Cohen-Fields and Educator and Business Owner of Level 8 Agency - A Digital Design Firm, Bianca Goolsby. Listen in as we take a moment and discuss how to recognize patterns and signs of abuse, tools to use while in recovery and self care. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/536550030 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:57:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/episode-3-tiffanie-walton-rn-and-ceo-of-neat-health-services-llc 00:21:46 Janet Michelle no In episode three we hear Tiffanie Walton, RN and CEO of Neat Health Services LLC. Tiffanie is also the Author of A Caregivers Guide for Deciding on both Long and Shortrerm Facility Admissions. We discuss PrEp the HIV prevention medication, as well how education can help in closing medical gaps of care along with several other topics. In episode three we hear Tiffanie Walton, RN and … In episode three we hear Tiffanie Walton, RN and CEO of Neat Health Services LLC. Tiffanie is also the Author of A Caregivers Guide for Deciding on both Long and Shortrerm Facility Admissions. We discuss PrEp the HIV prevention medication, as well how education can help in closing medical gaps of care along with several other topics. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530569284 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:31:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/findingmyhappy/coleen-otero 00:35:41 Janet Michelle no On this episode, we will hear from Coleen Otero, a millennial entrepreneur that builds a 6-figure brand after losing it all in the recession. On this episode, we will hear from Coleen Otero, … On this episode, we will hear from Coleen Otero, a millennial entrepreneur that builds a 6-figure brand after losing it all in the recession. janetmichelle@janetmichelle.com (Janet Michelle)Women,Empowerment,Education,Love,Entrepreneurship,Business,Beauty,Health