The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project is a personal-development podcast hosted by Jacey, a former burned-out teacher. Each episode focuses on practical tools, tips and stories to help listeners move from where they are toward the life and self they want. The tone is casual and conversational, mixing real talk with humor and encouragement. Jacey shares her own experiences while inviting listeners to take action toward living a happier life.
Episodes
Episode 226: Your Body Is Keeping the Score of Your Stress
If you have gotten REALLY good at functioning while stressed, this episode is FOR YOU! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 225: Maybe You Need to Stop Caring So Much!
Don't be confused with actually caring about your family, health, job, etc. Maybe you need to stop caring about everything that does not deserve the amount of energy you are giving it! Let's talk about it!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 224: Marriage Advice NOT From A Marriage Therapist
A few things that have been on my heart, and what I have went through recently. Let's talk about it! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 223: You're Not Getting Results Because You Only Do It When You Feel Like It
I'm coming in hot today! You actually might not like this episode, but if that is the case, you NEED this episode! Today we are talking about what happens when you stop waiting to feel like it. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 222: Things That You Think Are Healthy That Are Actually Making You Feel Worse
I promise this isn't the blame game... I did these too. WHOOPS! You know the drill we live and we learn and we DO BETTER! Let's DO BETTER! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 221: Your Body Doesn't Know It's Just a Busy Season
We love to tell ourselves, "It's temporary...it'll pass." Just make it through the week.Just make it through the month. But your body does not know it's "temporary". Let's focus on the simple things, and build habits that can survive a busy season. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 220: Guess What Happened to Me The First Week of School?
I GOT SICK... Never ever has that happened before... lol I want to talk about what I did, and how it happened. You'll never believe that it wasn't actually from the kids! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 219: Nobody Talks About How Much Work It Is to Feel Good
No really... Sometimes pouring into our health feels like a full-time job. Let me teach you how NOT to feel that way! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 218: Protect Your Energy
3 Back-to-School Boundaries Every Teacher Needs! This was the episode I did for Summer Teacher Talks! ENJOY! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 217: The Back to School Secret that Will Have You Living Your Best Life All Year!
THIS IS A GOOD ONE! If you are getting close to back to school time, TUNE IN! You need to do this before your school year starts! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 216: The Truth About Balance
Balance is a LIE... Let's talk about why, and what I do to have "balance"! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 215: How I am Preparing for Back-to-School Without Burning Out
NOW IS THE TIME... Not in a month, not when school starts... NOW. You need to be preparing for back to school, so the habits you have built carry OVER into school. Here are my 3 main habits that will carry over to the new school year with me! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 214: Let's talk about why I feel better at 35 than I ever did at 25!
It is called aging in reverse baby! But for real... Let's talk about the MYTH that you aren't "just getting older"... Maybe you aren't listening to your body! FREE SUMMER TALKS TICKET HERE!!!!!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 213: You Don't Need Another Supplement, You Need THIS!
This might sound weird, but I bet I could walk into your house and throw away ALL of your supplements except maybe 1-2... I actually think MOST of you would feel better if I did that! Let's talk about how supplements are supposed to SUPPLEMENT a healthy lifestyle and NOT replace one...If you are a teacher and interested in your FREE ticket for the Summer Teacher Talks, grab it HERE!Let's
Episode 212: When Exhaustion Becomes Your Personality
How did we stop questioning fatigue - and started wearing it like a badge of honor? OR better yet... wearing it as if it was apart of our DNA. Let's dive into how being exhausted is a SYMPTOM not a personality trait! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 211: Health Habits That Seem Healthy - But Secretly Making You Feel Worse
Let this episode be the one where they say do this, but this is what I would suggest! Let's talk about them! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 210: Your Body Whispers Before It Screams
In this episode, I am talking about the six common symptoms women brush off as "normal" that may actually be signs their gut is in distress. Let's stop ignoring the whispers until our body is screaming! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 209: The Internet Told Us to Buy More Stuff
Have you ever noticed that every problem seems to come with a "solution" aka something to buy now of days? At what point do we stop and ask: Do I actually need this? Let me break it down for you and explain what I have done to combat this little problem! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 208: Why You Mad? Summer is a PAUSE Button, Not a Reset Button
I think I have offended some people...Don't worry let me clear the air! Let's talk about your patterns, and how they will affect the upcoming school year. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 207: Supper Won't Heal Burnout If You Don't Change Your Patterns
I said what I said... SUMMER IS NOT GOING TO SAVE YOU! Let's talk about it!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 206: How to Close Out the School Year Without Burning Yourself Out
Teacher, parent, etc... I don't care who you are or what you do! Let's chat about that end of the school year burnout and how to QUIT living on the edge until summer!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 205: Glorifying Busy is the True ICK!
If there is anything we have to STOP doing, it is this! Let's stop glorifying busy and focus on truly taking care of YOU!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 204: The Real Reason You Feel Stuck
...and NO it isn't a discipline problem.You're struck because your body can't keep up with the life you're trying to force it to live. Let's talk about it!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 203: The Truth About Gut Resets What Works vs. What Doesn't
If you are trying to heal your gut, OR you want to know where to start, this episode is for YOU! Let's talk about the bad, the ugly, and then the GOOD! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 202: Let's talk about my VAG... For real.
I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I am simply sharing my experience on how I became so passionate about gut health, and why I HATE birth control! Let's get into it!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 201: Why You Feel Puffy, Exhausted, and Unmotivated the Week Before Your Period
...and the week during! Men, this episode is NOT for you (unless you want to help your partner)! If you have ever felt like you're doing everything right, and then the week before (or during) your period hits and BAM you spiral... I got you!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 200: What I'd Do If I Had to Heal My Gut From Scratch
If I woke up tomorrow dealing with bloating, brain fog, low energy, food cravings, etc... here are the EXACT steps I would focus on first. They are simple but MIGHTY! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 199: Healing Your Body During Stressful Seasons
How do we continue to heal our gut, manage stress, take care of ourselves during stressful seasons? Better yet, what is the focus when tragedy hits? Let's chat about it! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 198: Small, Daily Habits that Prevent Burnout
We all want to prevent burnout, right? We all want to NEVER enter burnout, right?What you do daily matters... your habits MATTER! Let's talk about the habits to have in place, so you don't experience burnout! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 197: Hormones, Stress, and Energy
Feeling drained, moody, or stuck despite doing all of the things right? In this episode, I uncover the hidden link between stress, gut health, and your hormones - and why it might be the reason your energy is constantly low. Tune in to find out more! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 196: The Burnout Cycle No One Talks About
Let me take you through our enemy the burnout cycle! The signs, what to watch out for, etc. Then let me take you through your first steps to getting out! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 195: You're Not Tired. You're Dysregulated!
Listen... You don't need more coffee. Or another nap. Or a new plan. Your nervous system is fried. Your cortisol is SPIKED. What you need is stress management. I GOT YOU! Let's befriends on Instagram!
Episode 194: Gut Health Myth Busters!
We have done burnout myth busters, now it is gut health's turn!! I will be going over the most common MYTHS when it comes to your gut health! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 193: We have GOT to manage our stress people!
Sorry the audio isn't the best, I now know not to drive and podcast...ha!If you stay with me, I dive into the WHY and HOW of stress. It is something we have to start paying attention to and stop pushing off as normal! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 192: The real reasons you're not losing weight...
No, this isn't going to be an episode where I tell you to eat more protein. I am going to give you the REAL reasons why you are struggling to get results! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 191: Things they don't tell you as a teacher that you NEED to know!
These 3 things might seem like common sense but to most, they aren't. Let's talk about why they are detrimental to your health and HOW to fix them! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 190: Burnout and how it affects your partner!
Let's talk about burnout and how it affects your partner, and how you need to COMMUNICATE with your partner! Let's do the dang thing! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 189: Let's talk about supplements baby!
This is NOT an episode where I talk about brands OR try to tell you what brands I recommend. This episode is simply about educating you on how to find the RIGHT supplement for YOU. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 188: A handful of topics that need to be in your 2026!
Wasn't sure what to do for an episode this week, and decided it would be PERFECT to combine my top 4ish things YOU need to make apart of your 2026!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 187: This episode is for you if...
YOU DID NOT LISTEN TO ME ABOUT RESETTING OVER XMAS BREAK! I am going to break down exactly what you need to do to get out of burnout and back to YOU!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 186: Fresh start...literally!
You know I LOVE a good declutter sesh. Let me give you my BEST tips going into 2026! I GOT YOU!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 185: We are NOT doing this in 2026...
FOR THE LOVE OF PETE LET'S BE DONE WITH THIS OKAY?????Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 184: The hard truth about burnout...
Remember the good ol' saying burnout isn't your fault unless you choose to STAY in burnout. Let's talk about it! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 183: How to deal with toxic people around the holidays!
You know who I am talking about... that toxic family member/friend/coworker. How to deal with them during the most wonderful time of the year! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 182: Are you doing gratitude right?
Want to get ahead of 2026? Start doing gratitude...but make sure to do it RIGHT! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 181: Healthy for the holidays????
Well today I read a scary statistic... let's talk about it!!! Is this you?! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 180: So something kind of crazy happened...
Tune in to chat about the results of a viral post on Instagram! Trust me, you don't want to miss this! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 179: My bodybuilding journey!
I am dropping the tea on the WTF I can't believe Jacey did that... SAME SISTER! Tune in to find out about the who, what, where, when why of this journey! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 178: Gut and stress connection
Ever wonder why I am SO passionate about gut health and burnout? Let's talk about the connection between the two, and WHY they go hand in hand! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 177: Getting out of burnout checklist
Want to get out of burnout, but not sure where to start? I got you! I am going over my getting out of burnout checklist! Grab a pen, grab a notebook and join me! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 176: 5 things you should be doing every morning
Want your days to be less stressful? Want your days to flow better? Want to not freak out when the unexpected happens? These are the 5 things you should be doing every morning in order to have a successful day! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 175: I have a secret...
After I let you in on this little secret, I am going to give you ACTUAL tips on how to move forward with your best self, so you can BE your best self!
Episode 174: Burnout isn't the end... it is just the beginning!
Burnout isn't the end of your life. I am going to share with you what a gift it was going through burnout, and how I came out BETTER than ever before! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 173: Beating burnout? Is it a race?
Let's be real... you can't beat burnout. You either are burned out or not. It is not a race. Let's talk about how this can be hurtful towards staying out/getting out of burnout! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 172: Let's declutter baby!
It has been a hot minute since we've talked about decluttering! Why does it matter? What is the difference between physical and mental decluttering? Let's talk about it! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 171: When the world feels heavy...
Not sure about you, but the world has felt heavy lately. Here are my best practices for protecting my peace and making sure I show up the BEST for my family. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 170: When you feel good, you DO good!
Let's chat about what this actually means, and how to apply it to your life! Sit back, listen, apply, and watch your life change for the BETTER!Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 169: "Jacey, do you still experience burnout?"
I LOVED receiving this question! Let's talk about the process of getting out of burnout, and how you STAY OUT for good! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 168: The process of getting out of burnout!
We obviously talk a LOT about burnout here, but let's talk about the actual process of getting out of burnout and staying out of burnout! Let's be friends on Instagram!
Episode 167: 3 ways to revamp your mindset!
Mindset truly is EVERYTHING! Want to accomplish your goals? Want to live your happiest life? Want to ease anxiety? Focus on your MINDSET! Here are 3 ways to shift your mindset to having your mindset work FOR YOU not against you! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 166: Things I wish I would have known as a first year teacher!
I promise these aren't your run of the mill tips! You might be a first year teacher, second year, heck you might even be a veteran teacher! These tips can help you in ANY phase of your teaching career! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 165: Let's fix yo GUTS!
OMG...The absolute NEED for this podcast was unreal last week! SO many of you are struggling with gut health, so let's talk about it and what you can do RIGHT NOW to fix your guts! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 164: What you need to be doing NOW to avoid burnout this school year!
The work, a routine has to start NOW and carry into the school year. If your school year has started already, you are setting yourself up for failure. Don't worry, there is still time to fix it! Tune in now to hear the steps I would be taking right now to NEVER be burned out again! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 163: The ONLY thing that will change your life!
Ready to change your life? I mean TRULY change your life? Your job, health, relationships, etc. Let's talk about the only thing that is going to change your life! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 162: A touch on my burnout story!
Today, I go over my burnout story, and what you need to do NOW to make sure you get out of burnout/stay out of burnout. You don't want to miss this!Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 161: Burnout advice I'd give you if I wasn't afraid of hurting your feelings...
Two words: Tough Love!This is a good one, tune in to hear about the cold, hard truth on burnout! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 160: Achieving work/life balance - a HUGE burnout myth!
Do you often wonder how people do it all?? How they balance work, friends, a relationship, etc... Guess what? They don't! Let's talk about it! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 159: Setting Boundaries 101!
Let's talk about the who, what, where, when, why, how of boundaries! Okay, maybe not alllllll of those, BUT I am going to break down boundary setting for you. What boundaries you should be setting, why, and HOW to stick to them! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 158: Do NOT make these mistakes when trying to get out of burnout!
Trust me on this one okay... If you are serious about getting out of burnout and truly living your best life, do NOT make these mistakes! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 157: Overnight success is the BIGGEST scam of your life!
How many times do you think people have overnight success? How things naturally just come easy for some? Or how everything works out for others? Let's talk about how this is a TRASH mentality and what to do to fix it! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 156: Health hacks you NEED to know
A little tough love coming at you! Do you do these 3? These could be the things holding you back!
Episode 155: Sometimes you just have to go for it!
Let's chat about how the regret of NOT going for it will always outweigh when you do! BIG life changes, let's talk about them! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 154: My non-negotiables!
What are your daily non-negotiables? Do they revolve around your mind AND body? Tune in to find out mine and how to make them YOURS!Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 153: Here is what you are NOT going to do this summer!
Tired of starting of the school year super strong, only to be drained a couple months in? What if I told you it starts in the summer? Tune in to find out what NOT to do, and how to make your summer and start of your school year a HUGE success! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 152: A controversial burnout topic!
Burnout isn't your fault...until it is. Let's talk about it! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 151: Part 2 of things I have learned in my 34 years of life!
Let's wrap it up with 3.5 more SOLID things I have learned and remember/do on the daily! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 150: PART 1 of things I have learned in my 34 years of life!
Technically my birthday was LAST Tuesday, but I think this is so important for me to go over IMPORTANT things I have learned. You can start implementing these things RIGHT now! Part 2 coming next week!
Episode 149: The real reason you are failing...
I am going to dive deep into the 3 main reasons I think you are failing at your goals! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 148: I hate to break it to you, but this will NOT heal your burnout...
You may love what I am about to say, or you may hate it... BUT hear me out! Let's be friends on the Gram!
Episode 147: Hormone health, gut health... what is the difference?
In today's episode we are diving into the major differences between hormone health and gut health! Let's talk about those sneaky symptoms you could be experiencing, and what you can do to overcome them! Let's be friends on the Gram!
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