Happiness Spells
Episodes
what your hands have done today
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Turning the faucet. Cracking the egg. Peeling the orange. Holding the cup with both hands. Everything your hands did today, without you noticing. Happ...
the pleasure of anticipating something
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The week before a trip. The tracking page. The hour before guests arrive. Sometimes the waiting is its own kind of sweetness. Happiness Spells is a fi...
small rooms, warm light
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The booth at the back of the bar. The car with the heat on. The kitchen late at night. The tent in the rain. Small spaces that hold you when the world...
the longest night, and then the light returns
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The winter solstice. The dark coming early, the candles, the weight of blankets, the cold air on your face. And somewhere in there, the world beginnin...
Travel Joys: A Journey to the Greek Islands
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travel Joys are a cozy patchwork of small, beautiful experiences that remind us why we love to wander. Let's take a little trip together, shall we? Cl...
things I have been telling myself (because they're true)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More affirmations than anything else, but things I needed to hear lately. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive ...
shoulder season -- summer turning into fall
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shoulder season makes me happy -- in between spaces. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a s...
letting go of something you held dear, making space for something new
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And what you don't want can tell you a lot too. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense ...
lots to be gleaned from nicolas cage’s wikipedia
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compi...
a quiet look at another life
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
happy sunday, I slept in and then I made this for you. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a...
I had a dream and you were in it...
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
the first half is a message from me, second half is happiness spells. more soon. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke posit...
a series of random coincidences
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even random things happening can be quite nice. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense ...
working in the sunny garden
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gardening in the sun is one of life's real pleasures. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a ...
visiting your grandparents house as a kid
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pure joy -- visiting your grandparents house, being known and loved. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions...
good things about being a writer
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are some joys to go along with the lows of being a writer -- watching worlds come alive -- listen to some of them here. Happiness Spells is a un...
making pottery and playing with clay
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The experience of being a ceramacist or potter, playing with clay in your pottery studio, glazing and painting as you go. Happiness Spells is a unique...
the gentle hum of a coffee shop
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're visiting a coffee shop, enjoying the sights and sounds of the place and the gentle hum of those around you Happiness Spells is a unique audio e...
the wonder of beekeeping
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping bees and enjoying the beauty of a bustling hive. You're a beekeeper! Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive ...
a visit to the art museum
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting the art museum can be such a beautiful experience -- let me tell you all about it. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to ...
kayaking on the river through trees and sunlight
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The experience of kayaking through trees on a lazy river, your paddle clean and bright. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evok...
the quiet joy of spending time alone
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All about spending time by yourself, and just how nice it can be. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions an...
a night of stargazing
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A night of stargazing with people you love -- the expanse of the universe and stars stretching out before you. Happiness Spells is a unique audio expe...
a doorway to something better
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes a dead end is just a doorway to something better. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. ...
yes, it’s a new episode, no, I can’t believe it either
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back after 2 years being gone. Miss me? Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. So...
Driving Late at Night, Next to the Deep Blue Ocean
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No more ads on the show, ever? Support Happiness Spells monthly, and unlock new unheard episodes. Support the show here. Happiness Spells is a five ...
Being Able to Be Your True Self
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That's maybe the nicest feeling of all, isn't it? Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serio...
A Tall Tree With Easy Branches for Climbing
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The sun is hot, so we're hiding inside all day with an iced coffee. The streets outside are quiet these days, everyone's gone on holiday. Happiness Sp...
Warm Summer Days & Nights
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new episode after far too long. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some no...
Somewhere You Learned to Love Again
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new episode, that finds you surrounded by every day joys, and learning to love yourself and others more fully. This episode is brought to you by EBY...
One Morning in Maine
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new episode, that finds you waking up in Maine. Blueberries, lobster rolls and finding peace in the rising tides. This episode is brought to you by ...
Take a Walk on the Moon With Me
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Butterflies emerging from the cucoon, old magazines, late nights and waterfalls crashing -- everyday joys find us yet again, my love. Happiness Spells...
You're Doing The Best You Can Right Now
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I dropped the 30 days thing, bit off more than I could deliver in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. But I am still here, and I still love you, and we...
Day 14 of 30: A Perfect Bowl of Chocolate Ice Cream
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Armfuls of lilac flowers, bowls of chocolate ice cream, and resting easy. This episode is brought to you by Natural CBD Sleep, which combines the powe...
Day 13 of 30: you make it easy to do the right thing
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh you make it easy to do the right thing. You make it easy to understand why I should. A strong moral compass and miles of walking yet to go. Happine...
Day 12 of 30: Finding Something From Childhood You'd Forgotten
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sharp potato peelers, orange blossoms, looking at stamps -- there's a lot of little loves to be seen. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy ...
Day 11 of 30: Places I Almost Asked You to Marry Me
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In between waking and sleeping, there are many hours in which to tell you how much I love you. None of which, I think, I have ever wasted. Happiness S...
Day 10 of 30: The Smell of Orange Blossoms (ft. Julia Whelan)
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Heaney, orange blossoms, panang curry and memories galore. Today's episode is written by Julia Whelan, a very warm, funny Twitter follow and a ...
Day 9 of 30: A List of The Very Best Gestures
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A list of beautiful gestures that bring me great joy, holding hands, pointing out beautiful things, clapping wildly. Happiness Spells is a five minu...
Day 8 of 30: Disappearing in the Air for Hours ft. Kayla Cagan
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's spells were written by a friend of mine, Kayla Cagan -- a great writer, playwright and a thoughtful observer of the world we live in. Â Kayla...
Day 7 of 30: Little Dogs Wearing Warm Sweaters
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Little dogs, big sweaters, hugs that last a lifetime and joy unspeakable. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to ...
Day 6 of 30: All the Birds Flying Near the Ground
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Day six was ALSO written by the Year 3 students from the International French School of Sydney in Australia, thank you to them and their teacher Alees...
Day 5 of 30: Owls That Hoot Softly In the Night
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Day five was written by the Year 3 students from the International French School of Sydney in Australia, thank you to them and their teacher Aleesha M...
Day 4 of 30: How Strongly I'll Hug You When This is Over
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Day four brings the sound of rain on the window, the softest linen sheets, a wealth of self compassion and a blazing bolt of hope aimed straight at yo...
Day 3 of 30: Finding Your Balance
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Day three finds us twirling our hair, picking bright red plums, taking painting classes with our friends and dreaming of normal days. Happiness Spells...
Day 2 of 30: Cozy Sweatpants, Perfect for Staying In
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Day two finds us munching on candy, causing trouble, admiring actresses and finding a place of peace Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy a...
Day 1 of 30: We Are All In This Together
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're doing 30 days of Happiness Spells -- let's build pillow forts, put on old records and stay inside together. Happiness Spells is a five minute li...
Wildflowers Waving Madly in the Wind
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Words of love, words of comfort find you in this moment and always. Find joy and spread it to others. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy ...
This Will Make You Feel Better. You’re Not Alone.
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're not alone in feeling anxious, in being uncertain. This will make you feel better. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive ...
Making Up a Secret Handshake
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making up a secret handshake, waking up earlier than you thought, and planning trips to far off cities -- it's time for all the things that make you h...
Sleep: Finding Moments of Joy, Even as I Fall Asleep
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a moment to be grateful, even as I sleep. This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quic...
Sleep: It's Everything You Like, Rolled Into One
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new sleep episode! Yes, recorded yesterday, can you believe it? I love you, I'm sorry I was gone so long. This is a 20-minute episode set to the sou...
A Handful of Paint Swatches For a Bright Sunny Room
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's go wild on the color schemes and make every wall something distinctive! C O L O RRRRRR. (This episode is a re-broadcast, new episode soon.) Happ...
Love Looks Like Many Different Things
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love looks like a friend when you need them, a soft word when you could hear it, gentleness and kindness more than you deserve. This is a re-broadcast...
A Spark that Lights Up the Whole Room
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Happiness Spells is brought to you by Booknotes. Get smarter faster with succinct summaries of thousands of books and articles. Bookno...
Spring Will Be Here, Soon Enough
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for all things bright and beautiful? You're at the top of that list. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to...
Knowing What You're Thinking, Without Saying a Word
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts,...
Sleep: You are Rested, Calm and Resplendent
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are the waves that crash on the shore. You're the star that shines first as the sun sets slowly. You're a good dream that I never wanna wake up fr...
Sleep: The Brightest Star in the Sky Caught My Eye
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I missed you, did you miss me? We're back, and will have all new episodes next week. This one's from August, but it's one of my favorites. SPECIAL ...
Happy New Year, Everyone
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last Happiness Spells of the year. We'll be back in January. This is the episode we released last year, but it's so beautiful I had to p...
Sleep: A Dream So Brilliant, It Stays With You for Years
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL SLEEP EPISODE. It's almost the end of the year and you made it. I'm proud of you. This is a re-broadcast episode, and is a 20-minute episode s...
Line Up Your Little Joys, Name Them One By One
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally broadcast in December 2018. The month has gotten away from me, but I'm glad you're here. Happiness Spells is a five minute...
Winter is Here, Let's Stay Warm and Cozy
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This special, longer episode is a rebroadcast from December 2018 and revolves around the joys and pleasures of winter, snowy and cold, calm and cozy. ...
Sleep: How to Fall Asleep Completely
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL SLEEP EPISODE. Falling asleep is easier when you feel safe, loved, seen, heard, held. Who do you make safe? Who makes you feel safe? This is...
Telling Me All About a Dream You Once Had
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I could listen to you talk for hours about a dream you once had. Tell me everything, I want to be told. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and posi...
A Field of Sunflowers, Nodding in the Breeze
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Running through the sunflowers, listening to the crickets chirp, the final days of summer grabbing at your clothes and hair -- happiness is everywhere...
Sleep: Get Some Rest, You Need it Most
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sleepy snoozing naps after a heaping helping of leftovers makes everything better this cold holiday weekend. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and...
Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Everyday
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow, but I wanted to play you our Thanksgiving episode from last year. Sill has us feeling thankful for so much, Friendsgi...
Sleep: Deliriously at Peace With Yourself and The World
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You make me happier than I knew was possible. Thank you for being you, and thank you for listening. This is a rebroadcast from July, 2019. I liked it ...
The Unmatched Beauty and Adventure of Siskiyou
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From the heights of Mt. Shasta to the lakes, trails, and tiny towns that surround it, today I want to introduce you to a place that is very close to m...
The World Needs Your Weirdness
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oh everything about you is unexpected and so very much wanted! Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Increas...
SLEEP: When Someone is Exceptionally Kind to You
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. Happiness Spells is a list of ha...
The Wild Joy of a Mariachi Band
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unexpected surprised and unbridled joy, there's many things to love in the day to day. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set to...
Kick Off Your Shoes and Dance in the Grass
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The world made right through noticing the littlest things. So let's celebrate all of them. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, se...
Sleep: Let Yourself Go, Let it All Go and Be Free For Once
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL SLEEP EPISODE. Flip the pillow over, adjust your blankets and prepare your sweet mind for rest and relaxation. This is a 20-minute episode set...
A Cozy Log Cabin Deep in The Woods
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Finding stillness, parallel play, tea and all the very best things in life. Rebroadcast from September 2018. This episode is adapted from a piece writ...
Sleep: Every Day Should Be as Beautiful As You Are
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. Happiness Spells is a list of ha...
Your Hand on My Shoulder Makes the World All Right
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A list of happy things to make you feel like today ain't so bad, really. (It's pretty great, actually!) Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positi...
A Pillow Fight that Ends With Laughter
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A list of happy things for when you're feeling down. Want a podcast alarm clock? Use Next Up to wake up to Happiness Spells and other podcasts:Â https...
Sleep: Love is the Same Thing as Paying Attention
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. Happiness Spells is a list of ha...
The Glittering Metallic Feathers of a Hummingbird
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness Spells is five minutes of happy and positive things, a collection of thoughts, daydreams and feelings. Headphones on. This episode is a rebr...
The Perfect Witty Retort, Just When You Need It
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A list of things that might make you happy, day in and day out. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Increa...
Sleep: The Moon Says Goodnight, And So Do I
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. Happiness Spells is a list of ha...
The Feeling of Calm in the Desert
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a rebroadcast from 2018, written by Amy Katherine Cannon from her work "Desert Retreat", she is a poet and writer living in Los Angele...
A Good Book You Can't Put Down
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
That's the funny thing about happiness, it sneaks up on you when you're not looking. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set t...
Sleep: Wrapped Up Like a Little Burrito In Your Blanket
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. Happiness Spells is a list of ha...
You're Too Cute For Words
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Weird obsessions, dancing through the day and new glasses. There's a lot to be happy about today, darlin'. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and pos...
A Celebration of All Things Fall
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Crisp fall leaves, delicious autumn cooking, big cozy sweaters, the soft glow of campfires, hay rides galore, caramel apples -- it's fall, my loves. H...
Sleep: Being Rocked Gently To Sleep
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Falling asleep quickly is a gift. This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of the ocean, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. H...
Fall is Here, Welcoming You With Open Arms
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is here, hear the yell -- it's a glorious time of year, leaves on the ground and a feeling of mystery in the air. Happiness Spells is a list of h...
When Was the Last Time You Did Nothing at All?
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not every minute of every day has to be productive or useful. Doing nothing is a radical act. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things,...
Sleep: Dreamy Days into Starry Nights
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You find yourself in the warmest, coziest bed, with the softest music. This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to h...
You're a Human Disco Ball on the Dance Floor
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A jacket covered with sequins, driving too fast around the city, smelling spices, getting cat pics from a friend, whale watching -- so many reasons to...
A Million Good Things Happen Every Day
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The stunning purple shower of flowers, jumping from a hot tub to an icy pool, bookcases that look like birdhouses -- a million good things that happen...
Sleep: What a Gift, To Know and Love You
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You are a sleepyhead, and this one's for you -- soft sounds and sleepy lulls. This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed ...
Let's See the World, In All Its Glory
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Small joys sometimes matter most. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Increase your capacity for creativity,...
The Thrill of Ordinary Pleasures
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let yourself think of five things you love, five reasons to feel joy, five people who make the world a better place to be. Happiness Spells is a lis...
Sleep: The Moon Looms Large in the Sky Tonight
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL SLEEP EPISODE. Every night I drift off thinking with love of the people I know and places I've been. May you sleep deeply tonight. This is a 2...
That Little Gap Between Your Teeth When You Smile
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The littlest, weirdest things can make us feel happier than something monumental. Life is full of these little joys. Happiness Spells is a list of hap...
Hugging the Person You Love
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Metallic rainbows, brand new notebooks, watercolors -- all everyday happinesses. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set to gentl...
Sleep: A Whole Big Bed, All To Yourself
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL SLEEP EPISODE. This life is filled with small, daily joys that add up into a life well-lived. Grab your favorite blanket and a pillow and let'...