Better Than Happy - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Jody's podcast is fun and entertaining to listen to but most of all is so incredibly helpful in every aspect of life. It's the one podcast I can't live without and what helps me learn and improve in some way every time I listen. She is thoughtful and kind and truly loves people. It is evident that she does all of this work herself and is always finding new avenues of information to share. It's my #1 recommendation.

This podcast has changed the way I think, feel, and act. I always feel so motivated, ready to be an agent to act & not be acted upon after listening. Jody is entertaining, to-the-point, and full of wisdom!!

I’ve been a podcast listener since 2016 and a Be Bold/The Lab member since 2017. The other day, I had a truly transformative moment that made me realize just how much this work has shaped
me slowly but surely. ( also quick note; I’ve only been coached live one time, in 2018, since then I’ve just been listening to coaching)

For some context, I have two sons ( my oldest and second oldest) who came home early from their missions—one after just three months out in the field and the other within days of arriving in the country. Both had their own unique reasons, and my reactions to each situation were different. Neither experience was easy, but I managed to navigate those challenges as best I could, largely thanks to learning from Jody how to self-coach and doing the work.

Here’s where the real power of this work showed up for me recently: I’m part of a Facebook group for missionary moms (which, truthfully, I still question why I stay in). I don’t log in often to FB but this time, the first post I saw was from a mom hugging her missionary goodbye, captioned with, “….Worst and hardest day of my life….”

At first, my mind went to a snarky place: “Is it, though? Have you had not one, but TWO missionaries come home early—and one tell you he’s stepping away from the church?” But then, something amazing happened. I caught myself, then Instead of spiraling into shame or judgment, instinctively after I noticed the thought, got curious about it, and gave myself grace!!!

I recognized that my reaction stemmed from my own life experiences. At the same time, I was able to allow space for this mom’s feelings, understanding that her experience is just as valid as mine. That shift allowed me to move from frustration of my experience “and that’s not hard, you think that’s hard?” to a place of genuine joy for her—that she has a missionary out spreading God’s message of love, even if my experience has been difficult and different.

It was a profound and natural moment of growth, and it’s all because of this work. Thank you for giving me the tools to navigate life with more compassion for myself and have a better life experience! Truly BETTER THAN HAPPY!!

Thank you so much! This podcast has changed my life. I just went though something really hard with a friend then my aunt showed me this podcast and now I listen to it before and after school everyday and I have learned so much and I’m reallly great full that you take the time to do this for so many people.