Do you trust yourself?

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, we dive into the core of self trust and how it impacts our lives. Many of us wait for self confidence.

Discover insights into personal development and personal growth that challenge the idea of waiting for the 'right time' or 'being ready'.

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, you're going to hear from Shadé Zahrai about her new book Big Trust. This conversation reframes how we think about confidence, self-belief and personal power. Shadé breaks down why self-trust is built through focus on these four pillars: acceptance, agency, autonomy and adaptability. Find out how you can figure out your weak spot and build confidence in that area.

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Dr Shadé Zahrai is a globally recognized behavioral strategist, scholar-practitioner, and award-winning peak performance educator to Fortune 500s. She is also the author of the new book Big Trust. She as more than 7 million students on LinkedIn Learning, viral educational content that has been viewed over 500 million times, and TEDx talks that have resonated worldwide. You may have seen her in The New York Times, Yahoo Finance, and Fast Company.

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Isn't it cute how we have to respond to an email, but our nervous sytem thinks it's a bear?

In this episode, I sit down with Marina Wright, author of The Cortisol Reset Plan, to talk about what's actually happening inside our stressed-out, overworked bodies.

In this conversation, you're going to learn what exactly cortisol is and why modern life is asking ancient systems to do impossible things.

Marina explains that we often try to go right to psychological fixes when we are stressed out. But in her reset plan, she offers several physical focuses that can cut our stress.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• What the two causes of stress are (psychological and physical)
• Why there's a mismatch between what our nervous system is meant to do and what it's being asked to do
• Five steps to reset your cortisol
• Easy tools to implement into your life today

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Marina Wright is a functional nutrition practitioner, health coach, and author of The Cortisol Reset Plan. She helps people build resilience to both physical and psychological stress, supporting lasting physical, mental, and emotional well‑being. Marina earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Navarra in Spain and holds certifications from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has also trained in Nutritional Psychiatry through Deakin University's Food and Mood Academy and in Somatic Stress Release with The Embody Lab. Bridging the gap between science and holistic healing, Marina translates complex concepts in nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle medicine into simple, practical habits. Her mission is to empower people to take charge of their health, cultivate resilience, and thrive in body, mind, and spirit.

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It has been a long five years since the pandemic, and I completely understand if your growth feels invisible.

Before you rush into new goals, routines, or resolutions for 2026, this is your permission to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity instead of pressure.

In this episode of Happiness in Progress, I walk you through how to intentionally close the Year of the Snake (2025) and step into the Year of the Horse (2026). I love the idea that the Year of the Snake set up the Year of the Horse. We're not starting over. We are continuing the work. New year, same you.

What You'll Learn:

• Why slow growth isn't a waste

• How the Year of the Snake prepared you for visible growth

• What the Year of the Horse invites you to embody in 2026

• Reflection questions to release what no longer fits

• How to set intentions without burnout or overwhelm

Here are the questions you can revisit when you're next to your journal:

Releasing 2025

What did I outgrow in 2025?

What truth became clear?

Where did I learn to trust myself more?

What felt slow but but was actually necessary?

What am I ready to leave behind?

Entering 2026

Where am I ready to stop hiding or waiting for permission?

What decision have I already made internally that needs action?

Where do I want more space or ease this year?

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