168: How to find that spark in your life with Elena Sonnino

168: How to find that spark in your life with Elena Sonnino

Author: Simona Costantini May 17, 2022 Duration: 31:12

Do you ever feel like the spark is missing in your life? Maybe that everyone else seems to be happier, more fulfilled, and living a life that makes them happy every single day?

 

My guest Elena Sonnino is all about finding those little moments of joy, to ultimately help us find our spark and live a happier life – even in the hardest of times.

 

Elena is a life coach, yin yoga teacher, and author. What most people say about Elena is that she brings delightful sparks of energy to everything she does. 

 

Elena is on a mission to help you transform the walls of survival mode into doors of possibility so that you can step into the spotlight of your life as your most rooted and nourished self. Her work helps you get out of your head and into your body as your source of wisdom, and moves you from beyond shoulds and into delight, one day at a time. 

 

At home, Elena enjoys watching the sunrise, tending to her many plants, riding her Peloton bike, and impromptu kitchen dance parties.  

 

We get into:

  • [1:00] What happiness means to Elena
  • [9:10] The power in always having a choice
  • [10:30] Sunrise in your pocket
  • [12:15] Why most people are waiting for joy to come
  • [14:15] Three pillars of joy
  • [20:00] That magic behind Elena’s book: Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges 

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We all ask those big questions about contentment and purpose at some point. Happiness Happens doesn’t treat those queries as abstract philosophy, but as a practical, weekly conversation hosted by Simona Costantini. Rather than offering a rigid formula, this podcast explores the many facets of a meaningful life through dialogues with thoughtful guests from various fields. You’ll hear from psychologists, artists, thinkers, and everyday people who have found unique pathways to fulfillment. The discussions are grounded in real experience, focusing on actionable insights that go beyond simple positive thinking. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a different corner of the human experience, whether it’s examining the role of community, the pursuit of creative passion, or the quiet practice of self-acceptance. Simona guides these conversations with a genuine curiosity, making complex ideas about well-being feel accessible and personal. The result is a resource that feels both expansive and intimately useful. Tuning into this podcast is less about searching for a single secret and more about gathering a toolkit-a collection of perspectives and practices that help you define what happiness actually means in your own life. It’s for anyone who believes that a more contented life is built from a series of conscious choices and deeper understandings, one honest conversation at a time.
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