Choosing Happiness

Feb 16 2021 62 ep. 35 mins 27

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Podcast by Choosing Happiness. Host is Kaitlynn Olivas. Music done by Brandon Merrill (@ohheybrandon_). Instagram @choosinghappiness.podcast

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Episode 58: Corey- Defining Happiness

Feb 16 2021 33 mins

Welcome! This week I interviewed Corey Fink. One of my longest friends. She is someone I know I can go to whenever I need it. I have been wanting to interview her for sometime now and she finally agreed! Hope you all enjoy!

Episode 57: Kate Ashman- Treat Yourself Daily

Feb 03 2021 39 mins

This week we get to hear from one of my favorite people on this planet, Kate Ashman. We lived in the same apartment building and were in the same YSA Ward while at BYU. I always admired her and looked up to her from afar and I finally told her I had a friend crush on her. She felt the same way, and we have been friends ever since. I can always count on her for a Chick-fil-A run and

Episode 56: Courtney Rich- Finding Joy in the Journey

Jan 04 2021 46 mins

This week I have Courtney Rich, aka Cake by Courtney, on the podcast. Courtney is a self taught baker, and has been helping people for the past 5 years feel comfortable baking in their home. She teaches baking basics and uses her instagram as a platform for these lessons. She also uses her instagram as a platform for mental health awareness. Dealing with depression herself, she sha

Episode 55: Kayla-You can Never Know the Good if You Never Know the Bad

Dec 14 2020 49 mins

This week we have Kayla Clark on the podcast. She talks about her divorce, her move to New York City, what inspires her, and the aspects of life she needs to be happy. I love Kayla, from the day I met her I felt loved by her. She is a light to everyone around and this episode was a blast to do!

Episode 54: Alexa- Chasing Happiness

Nov 30 2020 34 mins

Happy December! This week we are joined by Alexa Norton. A couple of years ago Alexa and her family suddenly lost their father. While this is a hardship that no one should have to go through, it is one that many people face; losing a loved one. Alexa talks and shares her experience with grief and the stages of grief and losing her father. She gives advice for those that want to sup

#GiveThanks

Nov 23 2020 35 mins

This week is probably one of my favorite episodes I have ever released. I asked all of my friends to send in responses for what they are grateful for as well as audio clips of them saying what they are grateful for. I share some research for how gratitude can help us in life as well as some bits and pieces of discourses from church leaders for the importance of gratitude. Make sure

Episode 53: Olivia- Miniature Bears of Honey

Nov 17 2020 41 mins

This week I was able to interview Olivia DeMordaunt. I met her while I was at BYU. We had a class together for a year while she was my TA in Model United Nations. And then the next year we were in the same ward for church. I have always loved being able to talk to Liv about life and get her perspective on things. So it was wonderful being able to chat with her about happiness, bein

Episode 52: Christine- Happiness Through an Eating Disorder & Heartbreak

Nov 10 2020 54 mins

This week we cover the topic of eating disorders, heartbreak, being our own influence of happiness, and SO. MUCH. MORE. Christine has such a wonderful way with words and is honestly so eloquent with her thoughts. She runs an instagram account (@ed__stories) dedicated to sharing personal stories on eating disorders and body image to open up the dialogue, break down the shame, and he

Episode 51: Mallory- Finding Joy in the Midst of Mental Illness

Oct 27 2020 54 mins

Mallory Stevens is this week's guest. She and her husband are the co-founders and owners of Taft, a shoe company for men (taftclothing.com). She is a mother, a wife, and a mental health advocate. I love Mallory and her vulnerability and honesty when it comes to dealing with mental illness in the family. She is someone I admire greatly and talking to her was just what I needed. She

Episode 50: Maryn- Happiness is a Bowl of Brooker's Give me Chocolate or Give me Death Ice Cream

Oct 21 2020 30 mins

I dare you to say that ice cream name 10 times fast. Maryn is a ball of light and someone I have always inspired to be more like! She is so wonderful and it was a great time during this interview!