Struggling with depression and anxiety often feels like being trapped in a relentless tide, barely keeping your head above water. I'm Judy O'Neill, and I've navigated these stormy seas myself. Join me as we chart a course from the deceptive comfort of coping mechanisms—be it alcohol, food, or screens—to the liberating journey of recovery. Together, we unpack the seductive nature of numbing behaviors and the powerful potential of setting the intention to actually get better.

I explore practical strategies for nurturing both your present and future selves. Discover how to establish routines that soothe the brain, create memories that last, and build connections that fill the soul. This episode offers you compassionate steps to embrace recovery and truly flourish. With these insights, you'll learn to honor yourself in the here and now, while paving a path toward a future where you do more than just cope—you thrive.

Are you tired of being on a dieting roller coaster? Let's put an end to that. I'm Judy O’Neill, and in this episode, I share the story of someone whose experiences with traditional dieting and calorie counting reflect a nationwide crisis. Together, we explore a unique approach to weight loss that gives precedence to feeling good.

I also open up about my personal journey with emotional eating and how I found balance and freedom. Imagine becoming one of those people who don't worry about food and weight - it's possible, and I'm here to guide you through it. The focus isn't on restriction, but rather maximizing pleasure. Embark on this journey towards a healthier relationship with food and weight with us - you won't regret it!

Ever felt like your life is more of a mess than anyone else's? Welcome to being human. This episode of the Happiness Coach challenges the pervasive myth that everyone else's life is perfect, exploring the universal truth that each of us has a part of our life that causes us pain. From marital woes to financial struggles, Judy O'Neill, unpacks the truth that we all have our own mess to sort through. Reflecting on my personal battle with compulsive eating and depression, we debunk the notion that challenges make us less valuable - in fact, they just make us real.

This isn't your run-of-the-mill "cheer up, it gets better" episode. Rather, it's an invitation to embrace life with compassion. I delve into the heart of what it means to be human and the challenges that come with it. Whether it's the fear of having married the wrong person, the regrets we all live with, or the loneliness of empty nest syndrome, these struggles don't make you less. So, let's dispel the myth that life should be "all good" and open the door to genuine conversations about life's highs and lows. Listen in, share with someone who might be having a tough time, and remember - you can do this.