#happydaysproject - MIKE

“Weird is the key to happiness.” Glastonbury. Relationships. Routine. Unemployment. This was recorded in 2017 but in some ways it feels straight out of 2021 – funny how even though we think things change a lot, somehow they also don’t. Strap in friends, it’s another one recorded outdoors – embrace the soundscape and go for a walk yourself, while on your journey with Nina and I. Please subscribe to the #happydaysproject on whichever app you use to listen to it, and review #happydaysproject on Apple podcasts: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-leave-a-review-on-apple-podcasts?op=1&r=US&IR=T --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read excellent blogs. @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

10 Touko 202119min

“Imagine just being in a festival...surrounded by people…flat gin and tonic…there’s a faint smell of sun cream…” Community, “moon worship woo-woo”, mind chatter, finishing projects, men in good jumpers: today, Olivia and I run through all the important topics. A delicious episode to smile along to – forgive the tech quality (big thanks to Olivia for dealing with it!). Enjoy enjoy enjoy – maybe on your way to the pub? Follow the miraculous Liv: Instagram: @oliviabromley_ Twitter: @OliviaBromley Lizzie’s poetry business: www.inyourownwords.org.uk --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read excellent blogs. @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

3 Touko 202122min

“Some kids talk about sunshine in their stomachs.” We’re back in the Surrey countryside, this time out for a walk with Chloe and chatting about manic family parties, food, and climbing Sugarloaf mountain (with me!). Will we get a reprise of the sheep’s foot from Season 1, episode 4 with Tom? Only one way to find out. Chloe mentions hygge – here’s some info: https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/highlights/hygge/what-hygge And autism: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/ --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read excellent blogs. @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

26 Huhti 20219min

“Nothing makes me happy.” It’s not what you think. Enjoy listening to Phelim riff generously on babies, bad holidays and his naturally sanguine temperament. You’re in for a wonderful time. Phelim refers to some concepts that were new to me – if they are new to you too, here are some links to get us started: https://sites.google.com/site/psychologyofpersonalityperiod8/home/type-and-trait-theories/galen-s-personality-theory https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-a-matrilocal-and-a-patrilocal-residence.html --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read excellent blogs. @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

19 Huhti 202122min

“Happiness is something that you choose, over and over again.” One for the artists, one for those who want to act with intention, and one of my favourites. Ana speaks beautifully about Turner paintings, bringing up those around you, and happiness as a choice. This was recorded on my living room sofa in London in 2017. --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read blogs, like the one about the happiest countries that I posted yesterday in anticipation of Ana's episode. @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

12 Huhti 20216min

“A smile’s always gonna make you happy – doesn’t matter who it comes from.” Yoga and fitness wonderwoman Hannah P talks about belonging in her clan, the importance of a good sock drawer, and why being a workaholic makes her happy. We met on my porch the minute we were allowed, and my cat and Dad came along for the ride… Hannah’s companies: www.studentstretch.com & www.oyogo.co.uk --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com – sign up to receive the newsletter or be on the podcast (!), and check out some of our blog posts while you're there. @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

5 Huhti 202113min

“To have worked hard at something, and to be glad that I worked hard at something.” Hello! In this lovely little episode, Colm talks about writing, road tripping solo across America, and how hard it is to actually give our energy to the things that we know will make us happy after we’ve done them (mainly, for him, writing!). --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read blogs (coming soon)! @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thanks!

29 Maalis 20219min

“We have everything inside of us. You, the world – we have everything inside first.” This is another one for the actors, for the artists, and for everyone who gets a kick out of imitation and humanity. Jabaal tells us why other people’s artistic talent makes him happy – as well as food, freedom, passion and his cat Panda. He goes deep while staying light (“nothing is serious, really nothing”) and it’s lovely to hear him go. Take him out for a walk down some different streets. --- Housekeeping: www.happydaysprojectpodcast.com– sign up to receive the newsletter, be on the podcast (!) or read blogs (first one went up last week)! @happydaysprojectpodcast – on Instagram! I’m looking for artists to respond to episodes: please get in touch via DMs if you’re interested or you know someone. Thank you.

22 Maalis 202116min