In this episode of Chasing Happy, I’m joined by my friend Mary Lynn, who I met while walking the Camino de Santiago—a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain that’s as much an inner journey as it is a physical one.

We talk about what drew each of us to the Camino, the brutal days that nearly broke us, the surprising friendships we made along the way (including a guy carrying a cat the entire distance!), and how the Camino became a metaphor for the rest of life: one step at a time, listening to your own body and truth, and letting go of perfection.

Mary Lynn opens up about her decision to leave a 15-year teaching career in search of herself—and how the trail helped her find peace, confidence, and clarity about what truly makes her happy.

If you’ve ever dreamed of dropping everything for a big adventure, or wondered whether happiness might be waiting for you somewhere unexpected, this episode is for you.

👉 Connect with Mary Lynn on Instagram @mloew28.

Takeaways

• The Camino de Santiago is a journey of self-discovery.
• Personal growth often comes from stepping into the unknown.
• Community and connections are vital during challenging times.
• Happiness can be found in contentment and peace.
• Life's struggles can lead to deeper understanding and resilience.
• It's okay to do things your own way, even on a pilgrimage.
• Collecting stories from experiences enriches life.
• Training and preparation can make a significant difference in challenges.
• The importance of setting boundaries and advocating for oneself.
• Life is a series of adventures, and each journey teaches valuable lessons.

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Everyone says they “just want to be happy,” but… what does that actually mean? In this solo episode, I get personal—reflecting on my fertility journey (spoiler: I’m pregnant!), the pressure to be “ready,” and how my own definition of happiness has shifted. This isn’t about fireworks or the perfect body or everything finally falling into place. It’s about presence. Self-trust. And maybe, finally, learning to sit in the neutral with both feet on the ground.

Takeaways

• Happiness is hard to define and varies for each individual.
• It can change as we grow and evolve.
• Happiness is often equated with external success, but it is more complex.
• The idea of happiness as a fleeting sacred alignment is profound.
• Happiness is not the absence of pain, but the presence of self-trust.
• Moments of happiness can be found in stillness and quiet.
• Angela's journey towards motherhood has been a significant part of her happiness exploration.
• Expectations can influence our perception of happiness.
• Happiness is not just about big wins but also about being present.
• Community and support play a crucial role in finding happiness.

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In this first-ever guest episode, I sit down with my magical, multi-passionate friend Calliope to dive into the topics we always spiral into: intuition, creativity, shadow work, and the idea that life is a damn matrix.

We talk about what it actually means to listen to your intuition — how it speaks, how to hear it louder, and how fear often tries to hijack the wheel. We explore personal stories of uprooting, starting over, and realizing that most of what we’ve been taught about life is made up anyway.

There’s talk of plant medicine, Vegas, childhood awakenings, and the wild power that comes from integrating your shadow instead of running from it. It’s deep, a little irreverent, and full of those truth bombs we both live for.

This one’s part soul convo, part bestie catch-up — and it’s definitely not our last.

Takeaways

• The joy you're looking for might already be right here.
• Life is a matrix where we create our own rules.
• Intuition plays a crucial role in decision-making.
• Shadow work involves embracing all parts of oneself.
• Creativity is a channel that flows through us.
• Happiness is just one of many emotions we experience.
• We often hold ourselves back from pursuing what we truly want.
• Fate and free will coexist in our lives.
• Being present allows us to experience happiness in its many forms.
• The human experience encompasses a wide range of emotions.

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