This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Guests Share Their Favourite Books - Holiday Special ep 62 Books can shape lives, shift perspectives, and sometimes even spark laughter in the bedroom. In this Sh!t Happy holiday special, guests reveal the books that most changed or uplifted them—from Jack Canfield’s Success Principles to Louise Hay, from Ram Dass’s Be Here Now to Johann Hari’s Lost Connections, and even Fifty Shades of ...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: The Police Chase - In Bed With Phil ep 61 In this hilarious In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most ridiculous run-in with the police — a six-hour chase that ended in laughter rather than cuffs. Plus, former cop-turned-Paralympian Carol Cooke returns with a wild tale about partying with bikies while undercover (sort of). A mix of comedy, storytelling, and pure “only-us” absurd...

This is the fan mail link! Shownotes: Gold At 51 - Why It's Never Too Late with Carol Cooke ep 60 Paralympian Carol Cooke proves it’s never too late to chase impossible dreams. From being told she wasn’t strong enough to row, to becoming a world champion cyclist in her 50s, Carol’s story is packed with resilience, reinvention, and humour. This inspiring conversation offers powerful wellbeing lessons on grit, self-belief, and refusing to let others decide your limits. If you’ve ever th...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes : How To Find Another Road When The World Says No with Carol Cooke, ep 59 When Paralympian Carol Cooke was told her life was over after an MS diagnosis, she refused to believe it. In this inspiring Shit Happy episode, Carol shares how she turned heartbreak and illness into a life packed with purpose, sport, and laughter. From shattered Olympic dreams to becoming a world champion cyclis...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Brushes With Fame - In Bed With Phil ep 58 What happens when you accidentally pat Raquel Welch’s bum, get lost showing Brené Brown around Sydney, or meet a 90-year-old monk who just came from a Segway tour in France? In this funny and surprisingly moving In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share their most memorable brushes with fame. From Hollywood icons to spiritual legends, they r...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Robert Redford - My Friend and Mentor with Rick Stevenson ep 57 Filmmaker Rick Stevenson returns with remarkable stories from his long friendship with mentor Robert Redford. From Sundance beginnings to creative courage, Rick reveals how Redford shaped his values, his art, and his fierce commitment to meaningful storytelling. This is a rich, funny, heartfelt conversation about purpose, ...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview SHOWNOTES: Who In The World Am I? with Rick Stevenson ep 56 Filmmaker and master storyteller Rick Stevenson shares the heart of his 5,000 Days Project, an intimate longitudinal exploration of childhood and identity. This deep-dive into story, self-discovery, and emotional wellbeing reveals why helping kids articulate their inner world transforms mental health, resilience, and connection. A rich, moving c...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Two Stories That Had Long Term Impact - In Bed With Phil ep #55 In this “In Bed with Phil” episode, Toni and her “lovely Phil” dive into the stories that stick – the ones that lodge in our hearts and change how we see life. They share two unforgettable tales: one about a miraculous car-part appearing from the earth, and another of a mother who found light after devastating loss. ...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Stories That Stir with Monica Rosenfeld ep 54 What if sharing your most vulnerable story could be deeply healing—for you and everyone listening? In this episode, Monica Rosenfeld reveals how Stories That Stir transforms raw, personal experiences into powerful 10-minute talks that break down barriers, build empathy, and foster connection. Discover why storytelling is more than entertainm...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Storytelling For Good with Monica Rosenfeld ep 53 What happens when a comedian, PR pro, and speaker follows her love of stories all the way from Dolly Magazine dreams to creating Stories That Stir? Monica Rosenfeld shares the winding path that led her from Channel Nine and comedy stages to founding a powerful storytelling movement that’s transforming lives. This conversation is about au...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Peanuts Are Destroying Our Marriage - In Bed With Phil ep 52 In this hilarious and heartfelt In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil celebrate 48 years of marriage with peanuts, laughter, and lessons in love. They share the funny origin story of their relationship (complete with a pregnancy, a “what-the-f-have-we-done” limo moment, and a misguided note about peanuts ruining their marria...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: How To Love Yourself with Rugare Gomo EP #51 What does it really take to love yourself? In this But Wait There’s More episode, Rugare Gomo unpacks the journey beyond success, sharing the practices that turned self-criticism into authentic self-love. With courage, values, and daily rituals like journaling, boundaries, and integrity, Rugare shows how to move from living as a victim to liv...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #interview Shownotes: Finding The Courage To Be Me with Rugare Gomo ep 50 Born stateless in Zimbabwe, Rugare Gomo grew up wondering if he would ever belong. His journey starts with a secret letter and unfolds into dazzling success—only to reveal that achievement without authenticity feels like a trap. In this moving episode, Rugare shares how he went from law firms and corporate boardrooms to finding freedom, alignment, ...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? In Bed With Phil ep 49 What happens when Toni and the lovely Phil get asked: If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be? This playful “Ask Us Anything” episode explores big names like Maya Angelou, Gandhi, Van Morrison, and even overlooked heroes like Cecilia Payne, alongside personal choices like Phil's late father. Funny banter, heartfelt mom...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Hiking, Huskies & Helping The World with Nikki Beaumont ep 48 What happens when one woman refuses to live a small life? In this inspiring wellbeing and resilience episode, Nikki Beaumont shares stories of trekking Nepal with her 5-year-old to deliver solar lights, school supplies, and medical gear, creating the Northern Rivers Executive Network to funnel profits into mental health and com...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Curious About the 4 Day Work Week? ep #47 What if work didn’t feel like a grind? Nikki Beaumont shares how her company, Beaumont People, created an award-winning culture with a four-day work week, people-first leadership, and innovative ways to support charities. This episode explores workplace wellbeing, burnout prevention, and building happier, more productive teams—plus why putting people before profi...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #PodcastInterview Shownotes: Fun With Failure - In Bed With Phil ep 46 Failure can be funny, humbling, and sometimes the very thing that sets us on a better path. In this lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode, Toni and Phil share stories of forgotten birthdays, exploding springs, cheesecake mishaps, and even leaving their newborn in a supermarket aisle. Through laughter and honesty, they explore how mistakes shape ...

This is the fan mail link! #ShitHappyPodcast, #InspiringPodcast, #Motivation Shownotes: Five Fabulous Failures with Toni Powell ep 45 Failure isn’t the end—it’s the path to growth. In this inspiring Sh!t Happy episode, Toni Powell explores how setbacks, rejection, and mistakes can fuel resilience, success, and better mental health. You’ll hear how some of the world’s most remarkable people turned failure into transformation. If you struggle with self-doubt or setbacks, this is a maste...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview Shownotes The Sky Is Not The Limit with Cran Middlecoat ep 44 Former pilot Cran Middlecoat shares how a sudden medical crisis ended his flying career and forced him to rebuild his identity. From near-death surgery to teaching resilience and STEM to kids, Cran’s story shows how to recover from loss, re-frame failure, and find a new purpose. If you’ve ever faced burnout, illness, or the loss of a dre...

This is the fan mail link! #shithappypodcast, #inspiringpodcast, #podcastinterview SHOWNOTES: Hilarious Scams #43 This lighthearted In Bed with Phil episode dives into scams, hoaxes, and cons—sheep sold as poodles in Japan, Victor Lustig’s sale of the Eiffel Tower, and even mathematicians outsmarting scientists on a train. With humor, history, and outrageous human behavior, Toni and Phil remind us how laughter and connection are powerful tools for wellbeing and mental health. Topics O...