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The Happily Never After

Heather McGinley
Personal Growth
Personal Breakthroughs
Grief
Recovery
Autism
Mental Health
Addiction
Art
Shame
Community Support
Parenting
Resilience
Vulnerability
Endings
Personal Loss
Baking
Self-Acceptance
Mental Illness
Neurodiversity
Therapy

"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 to... more

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In the season two finale of The Happily Never After, host Heather McG welcomes bestselling author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor to discuss her journey with alcohol and sobriety. Stefanie candidly shares her experiences, from the role alcohol played in her l... more

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Carrie Hauskens is here to talk about why she is happily childfree after a long journey through infertility. After surviving treatments, surrogacy, and devastating loss, Carrie has redefined her life's plan, and it turns out, life today is pretty gre... more

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Drea Renee is here to share what she's learned about love, and why we all need to get more comfortable when relationships don't work out. She's talking about taking control of her love life, creating a full, happy life, and the life decision that cha... more

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In this episode of The Happily Never After, host Heather McG welcomes Vanessa Bennett, a licensed depth psychotherapist and author, to discuss the profound journey of resilience and self-discovery following life's unexpected challenges. Vanessa has w... more

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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Author, Podcast Host, and Speaker
Podcast Host of Drunk-ish, For Crying Out Loud, Bored AF, and Rose Pricks
Episode: S2E12: Loving and Leaving Alcohol with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Carrie Hauskens
Freelance writer and MFA student based in Northern California, specializing in writing about infertility.
Episode: S2E11: Childfree After Infertility with Carrie Hauskens
Drea Renee
Media personality, poker insider, and co-host of the podcast Hey Babe, Can We Talk.
Hey Babe, Can We Talk
Episode: S2E10: Take Charge of Your Love Life with Drea Renee
Vanessa Bennett
Licensed psychotherapist, author, and facilitator devoted to the lifelong work of coming home to the self.
Episode: S2E9: After the Altadena Fires with Vanessa Bennett
Dr. Nellie Tran
Professor at San Diego State University and expert on trauma and identity.
San Diego State University
Episode: S2E8: The Journey Through Identity with Dr. Nellie Tran
Kate Anthony
Author of 'The D Word' and host of 'The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast'. She is a divorce coach specializing in helping women with children make decisions about their marriages.
Kate Anthony
Episode: S2E7: The Divorce Survival Guide with Kate Anthony
Denise Hendricks
Award-winning television producer and mother
CNN Headlines
Episode: S2E6: The Path to Adoption with Denise Hendricks
Shayna Ferm
A lifelong creative with nearly 30 years as a performer, producer, musician, and writer.
Episode: S2E5: Write Your Next Chapter with Shayna Ferm
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Writer, digital strategist, and advocate for queer people of faith
Co-founder of Church Clarity
Episode: S2E4: Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez

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Heather McG
Host of the podcast, sharing personal stories and insights aligned with themes of endings, personal growth, and emotional healing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Thank you!

    I am so, so grateful for finding this podcast. It was SO relatable, I found myself nodding along to every single thing Heather and Ashley talked about and I very much look forward to more of these.

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    Becca-boo35
    United States6 months ago

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S2E12: Loving and Leaving Alcohol with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Q: Was sobriety uncomfortable in the beginning?
Yes, being present for her children was challenging at first, but it was ultimately rewarding, leading to a closer relationship with them over time.
S2E12: Loving and Leaving Alcohol with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Q: What role did alcohol play in your life before you stopped drinking?
Alcohol initially served as a way to socialize and cope with stress, becoming a significant part of her life until it created issues with her parenting and mental health. Stefanie realized it was more harmful than helpful and decided to quit after a moment of clarity.
S1E3: Build a Beautiful Life After Cancer, with Alex George
Q: What would you say is one of the biggest lessons you have after walking through cancer?
It's important to stop putting off the life you want to live because life is so short.
S1E3: Build a Beautiful Life After Cancer, with Alex George
Q: What role did that ability to laugh and create those little breaks play in you going through chemo?
Having a family that could cheer you up and being receptive to humor helped make the experience just a little bit easier.
S1E6: Recovery from Eating Disorders with Kyla Fox
Q: Can you talk a little bit for people who maybe they love someone who's going through it or they're unfamiliar?
Kyla explains that an eating disorder involves constant noise in the mind about food and self-worth, leading to a deeply troubled relationship with one's body.

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Exploring pivotal moments in life, this podcast chronicles stories of significant endings that have ultimately led to personal transformations and newfound beginnings. Episodes feature candid discussions on a variety of challenging experiences, such as navigating relationships, overcoming trauma, and embracing personal growth. The stories highlight the complexity of loss alongside the hopeful narratives of recovery, resilience, and humor, making it a relatable space for those seeking inspiration amid their own life changes. Listeners can expect to gain insight into the shared human experience through heartfelt conversations and the acknowledgment that while endings can be painful, they frequently give rise to new opportunities and adventure... more

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Recent guests on The Happily Never After include:

1. Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
2. Carrie Hauskens
3. Drea Renee
4. Vanessa Bennett
5. Dr. Nellie Tran
6. Kate Anthony
7. Denise Hendricks
8. Shayna Ferm

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