Welcome to The Happily Never After
The Happily Never After is a podcast that explores how life’s endings can lead to a new beginning. Whether we’re talking about loss, grief, heartbreak, a crisis of faith, or a big move, endings also push us to grow in unexpected ways. They can be an opportunity to begin anew, in a better way, and that’s what we’re here to talk about (alongside a good dose of humor too!)
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Write Your Next Chapter with Shayna Ferm
Shayna Ferm is sharing candid reflections about her journey in forging a new path as a women's fiction author after losing her business during the pandemic.
Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Timothy S. Rodriguez survived eight years of conversion therapy then began his empowering journey to healing and belonging.
Reimagining Revenge with Ish Sidhu
Ish is a comedian and former lawyer who shared the tumultuous journey of recovering from a toxic relationship with a narcissist.
How to Not Suck at Starting Over with Andrea Rappaport
Andrea Rappaport, co-host of top How Not to Suck at Divorce, shares her journey of overcoming an abusive marriage, the impact of her childhood on her adult relationships, and her path to healing and self-discovery.
Freedom from Hidden Prisons with Shaka Senghor
Shaka Senghor is a resilience expert and bestselling author who shares his transformative journey from incarceration to freedom.
Happiness is an Inside Job with Heather McG
In this season finale, Heather McG shares her personal journey deprogramming from a fundamentalist Christian environment.
Coming Back after a Car Crash with Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.
In this conversation, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. shares her harrowing experience of being hit by a car and the subsequent challenges she faced, including dealing with the insurance company and the emotional toll it took on her life.
Opening Doors for Neurodivergence with Ravayna Coe
Ravayna Coe is the mother and wife of loved ones who are autistic, and she explores the multifaceted nature of autism, challenging the traditional narrative that frames it as an ending.
The Art of Recovery with Alicia Parrott
Alicia Parrott, a street artist known as ShePosse, shares her inspiring journey of recovery from addiction, emphasizing the transformative power of art and community.
Find Your Adventure with Manika Gamble
In this conversation, Heather McG interviews ultra endurance athlete Manika Gamble, who shares her journey from sprinting to ultra running, the challenges she faces in endurance sports, and the importance of finding one's 'why'.
Own Your Joy with Kit Morgan
In this conversation, Kit Morgan, a licensed clinical social worker, shares their journey of healing from religious trauma and the impact of growing up in a fundamentalist Christian environment.
Recovery from Eating Disorders with Kyla Fox
In this conversation, Kyla Fox shares her personal journey of overcoming an eating disorder and how it led her to establish The Centre, a virtual eating disorder recovery center in Toronto.
A New Kind of Faith with Brian Recker
Today, Heather McG and Brian Recker explore their shared experiences growing up in fundamentalist Christianity and the journey of deconstructing their faith.
Career Pivots with Clothilde Ewing
Clothilde has spent her career communicating through journalism, entertainment. politics and nonprofits.
Build a Beautiful Life after Cancer with Alex George
In this conversation, Alex George shares her powerful journey of surviving Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, and the profound lessons she learned along the way.
Finding Love After Heartbreak with Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick
Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu are active daters turned dating insiders, and top influential voices of modern dating, relationships, and connection in the digital world.
Walking Through Grief with Ashley Desanno
In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley Desanno shares her journey through grief following the loss of her father.