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The Happily Never After

The Happily Never After

De: Heather McGinley
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"The Happily Never After" is a podcast that features stories of big endings that led to personal breakthroughs. While endings can hurt, they also provide closure, provide opportunities to grow, and sometimes, they can even set us free. One thing we know for sure: if life is full of endings, it’s full of new beginnings too, and that’s what we’re here to talk about (alongside a good dose of humor too!) Welcome to "The Happily Never After", where sometimes the end is just the beginning. Learn more at https://heathermcg.com/Copyright Heather McGinley Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales
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  • S3E2 All About Abortion with Esther Kim Varet

    S3E2 All About Abortion with Esther Kim Varet
    Apr 14 2026
    In this raw episode of The Happily Never After, Esther Kim Varet, a congressional candidate and granddaughter of North Korean refugees, shares her personal abortion stories, revealing the complexities of reproductive choices and the fight for women’s autonomy in America.

    In this episode, Esther discusses her abortions at ages 21 and 41, highlighting the social and political forces that challenge progress. She talks about the impact of religious ideologies on government policy, and the not-so-secret reasons behine these ideologies. Esther debunks abortion myths and explains how restrictive laws endanger lives.

    We explore the effects of laws limiting reproductive rights, from child-rearing costs to societal patriarchy. Esther connects historical lessons to today's political landscape, emphasizing the need for vigilance. She advocates for separating religious beliefs from policy, asserting that bodily autonomy is foundational to American ideals.

    This conversation is about democracy, personal freedom, and gender equality. Esther’s insights remind us that our choices define the future.

    ABOUT ESTHER KIM VARET
    Esther Kim Varett is an entrepreneur who is running as a Democrat to represent California’s 40th congressional district. She is the founder and owner of the highly reviewed art gallery Various Little Fires. Esther holds degrees from both Yale and Columbia, and she is the granddaughter of immigrants who escaped North Korea on foot.


    • Connect with Esther's campaign at estherkimvaret.com
    • Follow Esther on Instagram or TikTok at @estherforcongress

    ABOUT THE HAPPILY NEVER AFTER
    The Happily Never After is a podcast that features stories of big endings that led to personal breakthroughs. While endings can hurt, they also provide opportunities to heal and grow, and sometimes, they even set us free. Endings can offer an opportunity to begin anew, in a better way, and that’s what we’re here to talk about.
    • New episodes every Tuesday.
    • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thatheathermcg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG for related content and discussion.
    • Read The Happily Never After on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehappilyneverafter.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Learn more about Heather McG at ⁠⁠⁠www.heathermcg.com
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    44 m
  • S3E1: Shed Your Shame with Dr. Naomi Bernstein

    S3E1: Shed Your Shame with Dr. Naomi Bernstein
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode, Dr. Naomi Bernstein explores how hidden shame can sabotage relationships and peace of mind. She reveals how understanding the two core types of shame—what's happened to you versus what you've done—can empower healing and authentic connection. She provides frameworks, mindsets, and practical trauma healing techniques to help listeners understand and confront all the ways shame shows up in our lives. Dr. Bernstein shares how gradual vulnerability and community support can liberate you from shame's grip. She explains the role of the nervous system in perpetuating shame and why owning your story is key to freedom. This episode offers a compassionate blueprint for reclaiming power, fostering self-awareness, and building stronger relationships. Tune in for transformative insights on healing, connection, and self-acceptance.

    ABOUT DR. NAOMI BERNSTEIN
    Dr. Naomi Bernstein is a clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience specializing in somatic mindfulness with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges. She is also the co-host of popular podcast Oversharing. Dr. Naomi helps us understand how our nervous system drives conflict, disconnection, and reactivity—and why real change begins from the inside out. In her therapy groups, she brings together people facing different life struggles to challenge the familiar belief, “I’ll be happy when…” and to build perspective through shared experience. At the heart of her work is the belief that we heal in connection—because feeling supported and accepted can calm the nervous system and create the kind of resilience and peace that lasts.
    • Connect with Dr. Bernstein at Naomibernstein.com
    • Listen to Dr. Bernstein on the Oversharing podcast

    ABOUT THE HAPPILY NEVER AFTER
    The Happily Never After is a podcast that features stories of big endings that led to personal breakthroughs. While endings can hurt, they also provide opportunities to heal and grow, and sometimes, they even set us free. Endings can offer an opportunity to begin anew, in a better way, and that’s what we’re here to talk about.
    • New episodes every Tuesday.
    • Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thatheathermcg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG for related content and discussion.
    • Read The Happily Never After on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehappilyneverafter.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Learn more about Heather McG at ⁠⁠⁠www.heathermcg.com
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    58 m
  • The Messy Middle: How to help a friend who is getting a divorce

    The Messy Middle: How to help a friend who is getting a divorce
    Jan 26 2026
    The Messy Middle features casually unhinged bonus episodes while The Happily Never After is between seasons. Short and sweet, they get right to the point. Today we're talking about how you can be a good friend to someone in your life who is in trenches of the divorce process.
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    16 m
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