Happy Being Well By Rita Farruggia

Have you done the therapy, read the books, journaled, healed your inner child... and still feel stuck?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, bestselling author Gary John Bishop joins Rita Farruggia to discuss his powerful new book, NOW WHAT?: You, Your Life, and the Truth You've Been Avoiding, available now wherever books are sold.

Gary is the New York Times bestselling author of Unfuk Yourself*, Stop Doing That Sht*, Do the Work, Wise As Fuk*, and Love Unfuked*. With more than 4.5 million books sold worldwide, he has become one of the world's most influential voices in personal development by challenging conventional self-help advice.

If you've ever wondered...

✔ Why doesn't self-awareness automatically create change?
✔ Why do so many people still feel stuck after years of therapy and healing?
✔ Is endless self-improvement actually keeping us trapped?
✔ What comes after healing?
✔ How do you stop overthinking and finally start living?

...this conversation is for you.

Gary explains why insight without action changes nothing, why many people unknowingly build an identity around "working on themselves," and why real freedom begins when you stop trying to fix yourself and start taking unconditional responsibility for your life.

This isn't another motivational conversation filled with affirmations.

It's an honest discussion about:

• Why self-help can become another form of procrastination
• The hidden trap of constantly trying to become a "better" version of yourself
• Why feeling stuck is often a repeated decision—not a permanent condition
• How integrity becomes a daily practice instead of an ideal
• The difference between understanding your life and actually changing it
• What it truly means to stop surviving and start creating your future

Whether you're interested in personal development, mindset, mental wellness, self-improvement, healing, psychology, accountability, resilience, or creating lasting change, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth.

Gary's latest book, NOW WHAT?: You, Your Life, and the Truth You've Been Avoiding, is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook wherever books are sold.

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What if miracles aren’t just stories… but something science is beginning to understand?

In this powerful episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, Rita Farruggia sits down with neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Joshua W. Brown to explore one of the most controversial and fascinating questions of our time:

Can prayer actually heal the body—and can science prove it?

After suffering a violent seizure, Dr. Brown was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor just days before the birth of his first child. As a trained brain scientist, he believed he knew exactly how his story would end.

But what happened next defied everything he thought he knew.

In this deeply moving and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Brown shares the extraordinary journey behind his new book, PROVING A MIRACLE: Unlocking the Power of Prayer to Heal—a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between neuroscience, faith, and unexplained healing.

Backed by decades of research and funded by leading institutions including the NIH, Air Force, and CIA, his work dives into:

• The science behind prayer and its impact on the brain and body

• The truth about the placebo effect vs. spiritual healing

• Real, documented cases of unexplained recoveries

• Why faith, community, and belief may be more powerful than we realize

• How miracles may be happening more often than we think

With advanced praise from world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, this conversation bridges the gap between skepticism and belief in a way that will challenge, inspire, and expand your perspective.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply searching for hope, this episode invites you to rethink what’s truly possible for your health, your mind, and your life.

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What is it really like to love someone with Bipolar disorder… especially when addiction is part of the story?

In this deeply raw and personal episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, I open up about my relationship with Shannon—what it looked like behind closed doors, why it’s so hard to walk away from someone you love who is struggling with their mental health, and the truth no one talks about when you’re in it.

This is not just a story about love…
It’s a story about patterns, healing, and self-awareness.

I share:

• What bipolar disorder actually looks like in a romantic relationship

• emotional toll of loving someone with bipolar and addiction
• Why we stay longer than we should when we see someone’s potential
• The moment I realized I had to walk away for my own sanity
• Why I don’t regret loving him—even after everything
• How childhood conditioning and emotional neglect shaped my relationship choices
• The hidden patterns that keep us stuck in unhealthy dynamics
• And how I’m actively healing so I can attract a healthy, emotionally available partner

This episode is for anyone who has:

• Loved someone with mental health struggles
• Felt emotionally neglected in relationships
• Struggled with walking away from someone they deeply love
• Wondered why they keep attracting the same type of partner

If you’ve ever asked yourself:
👉 “Why do I keep choosing relationships that hurt me?”
👉 “Why is it so hard to leave?”

This episode will open your eyes in a way you won’t forget.

Because sometimes…
The most painful relationships are the ones that teach us exactly what we need to heal.

🎧 Tune in now—and start seeing your patterns differently.

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What happens when you love someone deeply… but love alone isn’t enough to save them?

In this profoundly moving episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, host Rita Farruggia sits down with Maria—mother of her ex, Shannon aka Rocky, spiritual guide, and a woman of deep wisdom—to have an honest, heartfelt conversation about love, mental health, addiction, and loss.

Together, they reflect on the life of Maria’s son, Shannon—also known as Rocky—a man they both loved deeply. Behind his strength and charisma, Shannon (Nickname: Rocky) struggled with bipolar disorder and depression, challenges he carried quietly for much of his life. As time went on, those struggles grew heavier, leading him to cope through substance use and behaviors that ultimately strained relationships, including his romantic relationship with Rita.

This conversation is not about blame.
It’s about understanding.
It’s about love… even when things fall apart.

Rita and Maria open up about:

• What it’s really like to love someone battling mental health challenges and addiction
• The emotional toll of staying… and the courage it takes to walk away
• The complex dynamics of relationships shaped by pain, testing, and deep connection
• Navigating grief after loss—and finding peace in what can’t be changed
• The spiritual lessons that emerge from heartbreak
• How to grow, heal, and become your best self through life’s most difficult experiences

Maria shares powerful insights on spirituality, resilience, and inner growth—offering wisdom for anyone navigating loss, loving someone through struggle, or seeking deeper meaning in life’s challenges.

This episode is raw, real, and deeply human.

If you’ve ever loved someone who was struggling…
If you’ve ever experienced heartbreak, confusion, or grief…
Or if you’re searching for healing and understanding—

This conversation is for you.

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Do you constantly overthink your decisions… replaying every possible outcome until you feel stuck, anxious, or paralyzed?

In this episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia breaks down a powerful, simple approach to making confident decisions—without second-guessing yourself or waiting for the “perfect” answer.

You’ll learn:

• Why overthinking is actually blocking your intuition
• How to trust yourself (even when you're unsure)
• A simple framework to make decisions faster and with clarity
• The mindset shift that will free you from fear and self-doubt

If you’ve ever felt stuck between choices, afraid of making the “wrong” move, or constantly seeking validation—this episode will change how you approach decisions forever.

✨ It’s time to stop overthinking and start trusting yourself.

Watch the free replay of "5 Daily Rituals That Rewire Your Mind, Reduce Stress & Attract a More Abundant Life" Master Class at https://happybeingwell.com/pages/master-class

Download free self-improvment e-books here: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resources

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