Make Me Smile with Miist
Episodes
Ep. 48: Be Authentic
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Step out of the craziness of the world and into a safe refuge for just a few minutes. Have you ever suddenly realized you’re playing a character in ...
Ep. 47: It Shouldn't Be That Easy
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why the easy way often leaves us feeling so utterly empty? In a fast-paced world where artificial intelligence can generate a s...
Ep. 46: Let's Get Bored
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a gentle break from the craziness of our constantly connected world and step into a safe refuge for your mind. In this episode of the ...
Ep. 45: Challenge Me
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living in a refuge of your own making, or is your comfort slowly becoming a cage? In this episode of Make Me Smile, we’re stepping away f...
Ep. 44: The Brian's
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine, for a moment, that the chaotic symphony of your human brain isn't just biology, but a bustling civilization of trillions of tiny, sentient ...
Ep. 43: Shame on Me
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a weight in your chest that you couldn’t quite name—a burning sensation that whispers you are simply not enough? On this epis...
EP. 42: Is Cleanliness Really Next to Godliness?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to wash your hands after a moment of doubt, or felt the heavy weight of a cluttered room pressing again...
Ep. 41: 20 Years of Silence - Healing a Father-Daughter Bond
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the crushing weight of regret pulling you down like a swirling black hole, begging for a way to rewrite the past? In this deepl...
Ep. 40: Decision Paralysis - Why You Feel Stuck in a World of Endless Options
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Step into our shared refuge where we pause the world's craziness to discover why having a million choices might actually be the reason you feel so stu...
EP. 39: The Long Goodbye - 3 Days Left to Say I Love You
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I am writing this from a place of deep vulnerability, looking at an empty bed that isn't quite empty yet. What would you do if you were given the un...
Ep. 38: The High Cost of Hurry: Stress, Health, and Happiness
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel the "Pali-Pali"—the hurry-hurry—running through your veins, making you feel like you’re constantly chasing a moving car? In this s...
Ep. 37: Social Media Envy: The Truth Behind "Aspirational Living"
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winner, loser; beautiful, ugly; rich, poor—in a world that constantly asks us to measure up, have you ever stopped to wonder if the yardstick is bro...
EP. 36: Unlock the "Giver's Glow" - The Biological Secret to Lasting Joy
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kick your shoes off and leave your worries at the door; let’s make this moment a refuge where we can finally breathe. In a world that constantly scr...
EP. 35: Conquering Loneliness - Why We Need Deep Conversations
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like we are just trading empty words about the weather while our true hearts remain hidden behind a wall of polite silence? In this ...
Ep. 34: Curiosity Conquers Fear: How to Bridge the Gap Between Us
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why we desperately crave to be unique, yet remain terrified of standing out? In this episode of Make Me Smile, we step into ...
Ep. 33: What's in a Name?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered that the most valuable thing you own isn’t locked in a bank, but carried in the breath of those who speak of you? In this...
Ep. 32: Artificial What?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our world of instant noodles and quick fixes, are we beginning to seek the same for our hearts? In this episode, we explore the seductive promise o...
Ep. 31: Do We live for the Past, the Future or Today?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself saying, "I'll be happy when..." or getting lost in the memory of the "good old days"? It seems we're all natural time travel...
Ep. 30: Revenge - Who Pays?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, and thank you for joining me in our little refuge. We’ve all felt that deep, burning desire for justice when we’ve been wronged—that ...
Ep. 29: Why Should I Be Patient?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our six-second world, we're taught that speed is everything. We rush for instant gratification, scroll past life in a blur, and suffer from a deep ...
Ep. 28: I Dream, Therefore I Am: Losing Your Dreams Means Losing Yourself
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of your subconscious? Join me as we explore the profound science of dreaming and its vital role in mental healt...
Ep. 27: The Story in Our Ears - When You Left
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the immense pressure of a life you were supposed to live? We’re handed a blueprint for happiness from a young age—the perfect...
Ep. 26: Great Expectations - Cherries & Cream
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the one human need so powerful, it’s considered more fundamental than even food or safety? It all started for me with ...
Ep. 25: Who Am I? Could You Lend Me a Smile - Spoken Word
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the one human need so powerful, it’s considered more fundamental than even food or safety? It all started for me with...
Ep. 24: Unfailing Love - Love Them Away Part 1
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt you had to hide parts of yourself in a relationship, afraid that your true self wasn't quite worthy of love? We often talk about ...
Ep. 23: You Are a Creator. Make Me Smile - Part 2
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered the magic held within the word "Creator"? We often picture gods or great artists, but what if I told you that this incredible...
Ep. 22: Let's Dance! Let the Music Fill You - Part 2
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a rhythm so deep it seems to move you from the inside out? It's a feeling we're all born with, a universal language of joy that nee...
Ep. 21: Living Without Fear. I'm Not Afraid to Dream Again - Part 1
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the one thing holding you back from true love, from success, from the simple joy of being silly, isn't a real monster but a ghost from your pa...
Ep. 20: Make Me Laugh - Make Me Smile Part 1
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a determined toddler, a guilty-looking dog, and a self-guided robot vacuum have in common? They are the stars of one of the most hilariously e...
Ep. 19: Play with Me - Let the Music Fill You Part 1
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome back to Make Me Smile. Have you ever considered the profound science behind a simple game of Peek-a-boo? It feels so perfect and ...
Ep. 18: Hope. A Promise to Our Future - Give Me a Reason Part 1
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the one thing that keeps us going through even the darkest times is something we can give to ourselves and others in an instant? In this epi...
Ep. 17: Daydreaming - A Gift I Didn't Imagine. If Love Were Just a Game Part 2
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that the moments you spend lost in thought—the ones you were told to snap out of as a child—are actually a hidden superpower? W...
Ep. 16: "Four" - I Think I Lost a Day Part 1
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of a horse who could count? It all started with this very real story, one that seems simple on the surface but reveals a profound ...
Ep. 15: I know you think you heard what you think I said but I'm not sure that you realize that what you heard is not what I meant - Tell Me What You See
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt completely misunderstood, as if your words were being translated into a foreign language? From hilarious autocorrect fails to heart...
Ep. 14: Living in Awe - It Was You Part 2
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to feeling less stressed, more connected, and even more generous wasn't about adding something new to your life, but about rediscov...
Ep. 13: Touch Me. Move Your Body Slowly Part 2
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful medicine for loneliness and anxiety was literally at our fingertips, a forgotten language we're designed to speak? Join me...
Ep. 12: Humor, The Funny Subject - If Love Were Just a Game Part 1
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why we laugh at something as absurd as a freezing cow in a refrigerator or a turkey vulture on a plane? In this episode, we exp...
Ep. 11: Why Do We Love? - The Bruises Won't Ever Understand Part 1
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to ask the simple yet profound question: why do we love? In this deeply personal episode of Make Me Smile, I, your host Miist, e...
Ep. 10: Being Curious. Falling Out of Us. Part 1
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a special relationship slowly drifting apart, not from a big fight, but from the quiet routine of everyday life? I went on a journe...
Ep. 9: The Lemon Tree - Personification and the Need for Connection - It was You Part 1
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Make Me Smile"! I'm your host, Mist, and this week we're exploring the beautiful, innate human need for connection and why we often per...
Ep. 8: Remember Me Again - Why We Want to Be Remembered - Part 1
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with lingering feelings from a past relationship or the desire to be remembered? In this deeply personal episode of "Make Me Smile," host M...
Ep. 7: The Failed Promise of Social Media - Could You Lend Me A Smile Part 3
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does scrolling social media promise connection but often leave you feeling more disconnected? Dive into this "Make Me Smile" episode exploring the add...
Ep. 6: Change Your World in 15 Seconds - Move Your Body Slowly Part 1
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, lovely listeners! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the craziness of our world, or the constant pull of social media? I know I do. That's why o...
Ep. 5: Letting Go (of resentment) - Give Her My Love Part I
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still haunted by resentment from a past relationship? Discover the surprising path to healing as host Miist unpacks the deeply personal story behind h...
Ep. 4: Imagine Who You Want To Be - She Part II
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can imagination be a powerful tool for healing childhood trauma and reframing a difficult past? In this deeply personal episode of "Make Me Smile," ho...
Ep. 3: Why Gratitude? - She Part I
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host and singer-songwriter Miist shares her deeply personal journey of healing childhood trauma related to parental abandonment and resentment, initia...
Ep. 2: Could You Lend Me a Smile Part II
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we confront the pervasive feeling of loneliness and isolation affecting so many, even in our hyper-connected world – a stark reality...
Ep. 1: Could You Lend Me a Smile Part I
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Miist, on this heartfelt episode of Make Me Smile, where we rediscover the simple yet profound power of a smile. Inspired by a touching story...
Welcome to Make Me Smile with Miist
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there, I'm Miist, and welcome to Make Me Smile. Have you ever felt, like I did walking through the park recently, that we've become a bit disco...