But Are You Happy?
Episodes
Exactly How To Face Your Adult Bully
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thought bullies would disappear after high school? Turns out, those people grow older, but don’t always grow up. Now they’re the ones caus...
The 'Right' And 'Wrong' Ways To Grieve
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you experienced grief? Most of us have. We often think of grief as something we feel when someone passes away, and that’s true, but we also...
We Do We Procrastinate? Here Are Some Tips To Focus
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever caught yourself doing 10 other things around the house instead of locking in and focusing on the one task or goal you really need to complete?&nb...
The Biggest OCD Myths & What You Need To Know
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you might have OCD and are wondering whether you need a diagnosis? Or do you already know you’re living with it and feel frustrated...
Ways To Stop Your Phone From F*cking Up Your Life
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who just can’t put your phone down? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis explores how...
How To Make New Friends As A Grown-Up
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like making friends as an adult is… weirdly awkward? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis...
New Season, Same Relatable Chats
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast for anyone who’s perfected the nervous laugh and mastered the art of avoiding eye contact — But Are You Happy — is back ...
The 3 Ways To Make Yourself Feel Better After Being Rejected
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been rejected at some point, whether it’s by a romantic partner, a university, a job, a friendship, a sports team... the list go...
How To Get The Right Help When You've Experienced Trauma
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever said things like “trauma dump” or casually claimed “I’m traumatised”? The word trauma has become kind of a...
The Fascinating Way That Porn Warps Your Brain
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Porn is everywhere, and let’s be honest, watching it is super common. It’s a way a lot of people explore their sexuality. But it’s n...
Adulthood Anxiety: What To Do When Adulting Feels Impossible
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever get anxious about “simple” adult tasks, like booking appointments, answering calls, or deciding what to cook, because being a grown-u...
The Biggest ADHD Myths & How To Get A Diagnosis
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD but feel nervous about saying it out loud? Or maybe you’ve been diagnosed already, but all you hea...
What To Do When You're Suddenly The Parent For Your Parents
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in that stage of life where it’s starting to feel like YOU are the parent to your parents? Or maybe it’s always been that way?&nbs...
How To Have A 'Good Fight' In A Relationship
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a fight with someone that starts off small but then suddenly turns super personal, like you’re back in primary school, trading...
Your Guide To Body Acceptance In The Age Of Ozempic
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of weight loss injections and the return of skinny culture, it feels like we’re moving backwards in the body positivity movement, ...
The Exact Moment To Walk Away From A Friendship
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why friendship breakups feel so brutal? Like, worse than a romantic break-up? In this episode of But Are You Happy, ...
Your Weekly Therapy Session Is Back...
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Need more free therapy? We've got you. Our new season of But Are You Happy is dropping on Saturday, August 16. Join cohosts Ashani Dante and Dr....
Ep 8: 'I Never Told You This:' Palepa and Poima
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and one t...
Ep 7: 'I Never Told You This:' Narayne and Joana
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and one t...
The Biggest Mistake People Make In Therapy
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heard of cognitive behavioural therapy? What about EMDR? Or integrative psychotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, couples therapy, attachment therapy&he...
Ep 6: 'I Never Told You This': Vicki & Chloe
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and one t...
How To Silence Your Inner Critic (For Real)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever notice that inner voice—the one that’s quick to judge or put you down, even though you’d never speak to a friend that wa...
Ep 5: 'I Never Told You This': Tina & Ula
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and ...
The 7 Signs You’re Living With A Narcissist (That Everyone Misses)
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed the word narcissist being thrown around a lot lately and found yourself wondering whether someone’s actually a narcissist&...
Ep 4: 'I Never Told You This': Cristina & Judy
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and ...
Trust Us. People Pleasing IS Burning You Out.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever said yes to your boss when you really wanted to say no? Or agreed with a colleague even though your gut was telling you they were wrong?...
Ep 3: 'I Never Told You This': Emilia & Slavka
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and ...
TherapyTok: How To Find Genuine HELP Among The Viral Videos
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever watched a TikTok and started wondering if something might be wrong with your mental health, too? (Come on, who hasn't?) But with so many...
Ep 2: 'I Never Told You This': Casey & Sally
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and ...
The Real Reason You Keep Dating The Wrong People
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever ended a relationship, spent some time single, then started dating someone new, only to realise… you’re basically dating you...
Introducing 'I Never Told You This': Mary & Martha Kalifatidis
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal. A simple card deck with questions. Some are light-hearted, some deeper…and ...
Exactly What To Do When You're In A Rut & Everything Sucks
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling a bit “meh”? Like every day is on repeat and you’re craving something to shake things up? In this episode ...
The Right Way To Say No To People You Love
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find it hard to say "no", especially to the people you care about most? In this episode of "But Are You Happy," Dr. Anastasia Hronis share...
The 5-Minute Method To Stop Your Spiral
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get stuck asking yourself a bunch of hypothetical, “what if” questions that make you more and more stressed, even though the s...
But Are You Happy Is Coming Back...
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
But Are You Happy is coming back to your favourite podcast lineup every Saturday morning! Join cohosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis as they e...
An Exciting Update From But Are You Happy
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been wondering where we've been? Well, here's a little update. If you'd like to follow Clare Stephens, add her on Instagram. Clare is a...
Exclusive: Deepak Chopra Thinks AI Can Make Us Better Human Beings
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Australian exclusive with New York Times bestselling author and internationally acclaimed guru Deepak Chopra - Clare Stephens puts her signatu...
What Noémie Fox Knows About Seizing Your Moment
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you think we were done for the season? Surprise! We’ve got a special treat for you—a live episode featuring Olympic gold medalist and beloved ...
What Tammin Sursok Knows About Taking Up Space
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the pivotal experiences in your life that have shaped who you are today? Australian actress Tammin Sursok has plenty of experiences to share,...
What Lucinda 'Froomes' Price Knows About Hunger
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've all faced those biting comments about our looks or how we act, and we often let those words affect us, even though they shouldn’t. Lucinda Pri...
What Tim Minchin Knows About Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first But Are You Happy interview that made Clare a little nervous...in a good way. Because saying the quiet part out loud can be risky......
What Steph Tisdell Knows About Walking Away
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had to walk away from something you thought you wanted? In this deeply vulnerable conversation, actress and author Steph Tisdell di...
What Amy Shark Knows About Getting What You Wished For
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all had that experience of working hard to achieve “the thing”—the big dream. Rejection is part of the journey, but when...
What Zoë Foster Blake Knows About Being An Imperfect Perfectionist
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from this podcast so far, it’s that things aren’t meant to be perfect. But try telling that to a perfection...
What Harry Garside Knows About Failure, Fame & His Feminine Side
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Failure is something we all face at some point—whether it’s a big setback or a small disappointment. After losing his boxing match at the Paris Ol...
What Missy Higgins Knows About Shame
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Season Four of But Are You Happy. In this episode, Clare Stephens sits down with one of her idols, Missy Higgins—the...
Season 4 Coming Soon!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does the world lie to us about happiness? That’s the question Clare Stephens is exploring with a new group of guests in Season 4 of But Are You Hap...
What Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa Knows About Narcissism
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special mid-season episode of But Are You Happy, Clare Stephens talks to Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa. Alexis describes her work as combining neur...
Part Two: Ariarne Titmus Would Trade Her Gold Medals For A Baby
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LISTEN TO PART ONE OF THIS CONVERSATION HERE. This is part two of our conversation with Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus. If you haven't listened to par...
Ariarne Titmus Would Trade Her Gold Medals For A Baby
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How would you feel if you failed at the one thing you’ve worked tirelessly towards for so long? Imagine being an Olympian, feeling the weight of an ...
Part Two: Rob Mills On The Terrifying Thought He Didn't Expect To Have On Stage
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our conversation with actor, musician and mental health advocate Rob Mills. If you haven't listened to part one yet - click here. ...
Rob Mills On The Terrifying Thought He Didn't Expect To Have On Stage
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: you're standing on stage, about to perform in front of thousands of people, feeling your absolute lowest then... the stage lights come u...
Laura Byrne On Feeling The Pressure To “Fix” The Way She Looks
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine stepping into the spotlight on a TV show, finding love, and then facing nationwide scrutiny—not for anything you did, but simply for how you...
Khanh Ong Isn't Happy & There's One Big Reason Why
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about mental health can be tough, and many of us just laugh it off. Khanh Ong often does this to make others comfortable, but this conversatio...
Brooke Blurton Is So Much More Than The Bachelorette
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Blurton is the perfect example of never really knowing what’s going on in someone’s life, when they look so happy and successful on the out...
Dave Bayley On The Moment He Thought Glass Animals Was Over
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You'd think the lead singer of one of the world's biggest bands would be extremely happy, right? But for Dave Bayley from Glass Animals happiness is f...
Angourie Rice On The Real-Life Mean Girls
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Australian actress Angourie Rice was cast in the starring role in the much-anticipated Mean Girls remake - she had no idea the backlash and perso...
Josh Thomas On Why Hollywood Is A Recipe For Misery
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might think Hollywood celebrities are happier than the rest of us, but are they really? Josh Thomas doesn’t think so. Josh is a wildly funny and...
The Moment That Made Me Ask: Is This Podcast A Mistake?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do we mean when we talk about happiness? And, is there a genuine way to experience more of it, especially in a time where it feels so flippant or...
Season 3 Coming Soon…
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to ‘But Are You Happy?’ the podcast asking the people who appear to have it all the most vulnerable question you can ask: are you tru...
Hugh van Cuylenburg On Not Being Able To Look In The Mirror
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt stuck in a season of your life that you wish you could just move on from? Hugh van Cuylenburg has. Hugh is the founder of The Resil...
Millie Ford On Overnight Fame & What You Don't See
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had that dream? The one where you became famous because you went viral on TikTok and your life changed forever? For Millie Ford, that dream is a ...
Cate Campbell On The Walk Of Shame She Didn't Expect
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the moment you wish you could take back? Now take that moment and imagine an entire nation watching it and you're on par with Cate Campbell. Ca...
Jessie Stephens On The Failure She Didn’t Want To Talk About
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like a hard-working failure? Jessie Stephens has. Jessie is a best-selling author, a regular on The Project, a co-host on Mamamia O...
Brittany Hockley On The Worst Year Of Her Life
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you pick the worst year of your life? Brittany Hockley can. Brit is an Australian TV personality, podcaster, radio host, actor and author who live...
Dylan Buckley On The Worst Best Thing That’s Ever Happened To Him
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your life "going to plan"? With life’s many surprises, it’s hard to stick to the script. And Dylan Buckley knows exactly how that feels. Dyl is...
Laura Henshaw On Always Coming In Second To Her Best Friend
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who do you compare yourself to? Your best friend? Your sister? The person sitting across from you on the train? The truth is, we all do it. And believ...
Matty J On The Logies Night That Felt Like A Nightmare
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matty J, or, if we’re being formal, Matthew Johnson, has worn a lot of hats over his 36 years. He’s been a marketing executive, a co...
The Meanest Things That Exist About Me On The Internet
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season Two of But Are You Happy? Clare Stephens is about to sit down with another 8 celebrities and ask them to be at their most vulnerab...
We're Back...
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us next week for Season 2 of But Are You Happy? Mamamia's vulnerability podcast that asks the people who seem to have it all the tough questions....
So…Are We Happy?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does happiness mean to you? Are you happy right now? Claire Murphy sits down with Clare Stephens to talk about what we learned from Season 1 of...
Luke McGregor: On A Tricky Childhood, Staying Curious & His Biggest Vulnerability
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke McGregor couldn't afford the cool Transformer toys as a child. But now, he's at the point where he can afford to buy all the Transformers he coul...
Georgie Tunny: On Live TV Nightmares & The Dangers of Treating Your Career as a 'Calling'
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Georgie Tunny is an accomplished television journalist and host. She’s worked hard and dealt with setbacks like having a guest walk out on her on li...
Steph Claire Smith: On Looks As Currency, A Different Kind Of Parenting & Her Biggest Goal Yet
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Claire Smith is one of the most beautiful women in Australia. She has well over a million followers on Instagram. She's worked incredibly hard t...
Alex Dyson: On Heartbreak, Comparison & Finding Joy In The Little Things
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Dyson got a job in radio straight out of uni with his best mate and went on to co-host one of the top-rated breakfast radio shows for 6 years. A ...
Aweng Ade-Chuol: On Cancellation, Culture Shock & Coming Out
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aweng Ade-Chuol was working at Lidcombe McDonalds in Western Sydney when she was scouted by a modeling agency and the next thing she knew she was on a...
Toni Lodge: On Lies, Grief & Deflecting With Humour
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toni Lodge is a comedian, author, and one-half of the comedy podcast Toni and Ryan. Toni is funny, it’s a big part of who she is and what she does...
Flex Mami: On Big Enjoyment, Big Suffering & Big Money
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flex Mami is an unstoppable creative force. She seems to be able to do whatever project she puts her mind to. From writing a self-help book, to creati...
Zara McDonald & Michelle Andrews: On Regret, Being Honest And Not Reading The Comments
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago, Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews quit their jobs at Mamamia and started their podcast Shameless, from their dining room tables. Toda...
Clare Stephens: On Being Jealous Of Her Best Friend
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of But Are You Happy? Clare Stephens is about to sit down with 8 celebrities and ask them to be at their most vulnerabl...
The Question You’re Not Allowed To Ask Celebrities
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
But Are You Happy? Is the podcast that taps into the universal vulnerabilities we share as human beings. Over eight episodes, Clare Stephens speaks to...