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Happiness Unscripted

Happiness Unscripted

Written by: Kristin DeSouza
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Welcome to Happiness Unscripted with your host, Kristin DeSouza.
Here, we are on a journey to build a deeply happy and joyful life.
Here, I'll share stories about my journey, talk with people finding their way to a happy life and with experts in many areas of life - wellness, communication, relationships, career, and more. Join us on this journey to explore ways to take control of building a life you are genuinely joyful living!
Let's go get happy!

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Episodes
  • The Story of The Full Plate: Aimee Gindin's Vision to Embrace Food Freedom and Ourselves
    Jan 15 2026

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    In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza welcomes back Aimee Gindin, the founder of The Full Plate, for an insightful conversation about intuitive eating and reclaiming one's relationship with food. Aimee shares her personal struggles with food, from early dieting influenced by societal pressures to her moment of epiphany that led her to a healthier, more intuitive approach to eating. Aimee discusses how The Full Plate provides holistic nutrition counseling, community support, and corporate wellness programs to help others break free from diet culture. The conversation delves into the psychological, social, and biological aspects of eating, highlighting the importance of listening to one’s own body and adopting a flexible approach to nutrition. Kristin and Aimee explore the transformative power of setting down rigid food rules and embracing a more fulfilling and authentic life.

    00:00 Intro: Happiness Unscripted

    01:45 Introduction to Aimee Gindin's Journey to The Full Plate

    03:13 Aimee's Personal Struggles with Food - She Knows the Path She Helps You Walk

    08:14 The Turning Point: Embracing Intuitive Eating

    12:21 Impact of Family and Personal Challenges - Understanding Can Help You Walk in Freedom

    18:50 The Vision Behind Full Plate

    24:25 The Importance of Food Freedom

    30:39 Practical Steps to Heal Your Relationship with Food

    39:39 How to Connect with Full Plate

    42:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement - The Journey is the Reward

    46:13 Outro: Own Your Story, Take the Lead, Let's Get Happy

    Connect with Aimee Gindin of The Full Plate:

    ✉️: hello@news.full-plate-nutrition.com

    🌐: www.full-plate-nutrition.com

    📱 Social Media:

    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-plate-community/

    Connect with Happiness Unscripted:

    ✉️: happinessunscriptedpodcast@gmail.com

    🎙️: https://happinessunscripted.buzzsprout.com

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    📱 Social Media:

    • facebook.com/HappinessUnscripted
    • instagram.com/happinessunscripted/

    Hey there friends! Just a friendly reminder that this podcast is all about sharing ideas and having fun conversations. I'm not an expert in this subject over here - jut a curious person exploring topics I find interesting. So please don't take anything said here as professional advice. When in doubt, chat with the real pros who know their stuff. Thanks for listening and hope you join us for the next episode! Now, let's dive in and get happy!

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    48 mins
  • Embracing Career Change with Aimee Gindin: From Psychology to Corporate to Entrepreneur
    Jan 8 2026

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    In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza converses with Amy Gindin, the founder of Full Plate, about her remarkable professional journey and personal transformation. Amy describes her transition from a mental health clinician dealing with high-stress situations to a corporate marketing executive and finally to an intuitive eating counselor. Her path was marked by overcoming personal struggles and career dissatisfaction, combined with a quest for authentic living and fulfillment. Amy shares insights into the importance of following one's energy, rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, and the challenges of making significant life changes. Her story underscores that true happiness comes from aligning one's life with personal values and what genuinely nourishes the soul.

    00:00 Intro: Happiness Unscripted

    01:52 Introduction to Amy Gindin's Journey

    03:16 Early Career and Shifts in Psychology

    07:01 Transition to Marketing Executive

    14:31 Climbing the Corporate Ladder

    19:13 Pursuing Passion and Intuitive Eating

    23:52 Reflections on Career and Happiness

    28:45 Outro: Happiness Unscripted

    Connect with Aimee Gindin of The Full Plate:

    ✉️: hello@news.full-plate-nutrition.com

    🌐: www.full-plate-nutrition.com

    📱 Social Media:

    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-plate-community/

    Connect with Happiness Unscripted:

    ✉️: happinessunscriptedpodcast@gmail.com

    🎙️: https://happinessunscripted.buzzsprout.com

    • Also where you normally listen 👂 to podcasts!
    • (Including Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more)

    📱 Social Media:

    • facebook.com/HappinessUnscripted
    • instagram.com/happinessunscripted/

    Hey there friends! Just a friendly reminder that this podcast is all about sharing ideas and having fun conversations. I'm not an expert in this subject over here - jut a curious person exploring topics I find interesting. So please don't take anything said here as professional advice. When in doubt, chat with the real pros who know their stuff. Thanks for listening and hope you join us for the next episode! Now, let's dive in and get happy!

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    31 mins
  • Choosing Growth Over Comfort: Reflections from Kristin's Conversation with Kena Siu
    Dec 31 2025

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    In the final episode of Season One of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza reflects on her impactful conversation with Kena Siu, the Empowerment Guide behind Midlife Butterfly and the host of Midlife Butterfly Podcast. Kristin discusses the key lessons she learned from Kena about self-love, radical acceptance, and the courage to grow beyond comfort. Key takeaways include the importance of accepting all parts of ourselves, becoming our own best friend, and the never-ending journey of personal evolution. Kena's journey through multiple personal transformations, including her reflections on self-compassion, somatic awareness, and the sacred nature of midlife, provides a rich source of inspiration for listeners.

    00:00 Welcome

    01:54 The Impact of Kena Siu's Journey

    03:01 Self-Love and Acceptance

    05:34 Becoming Your Own Best Friend

    10:16 The Comfort Zone and Growth

    18:13 Living Alone and Self-Discovery

    24:15 Practical Self-Care Tips: Building habits one at a time

    31:51 The Butterfly Metaphor and Transformation

    38:03 Closing: Thank you and Season Two Preview

    Connect with Happiness Unscripted:

    ✉️: happinessunscriptedpodcast@gmail.com

    🎙️: https://happinessunscripted.buzzsprout.com

    • Also where you normally listen 👂 to podcasts!
    • (Including Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more)

    📱 Social Media:

    • facebook.com/HappinessUnscripted
    • instagram.com/happinessunscripted/

    Hey there friends! Just a friendly reminder that this podcast is all about sharing ideas and having fun conversations. I'm not an expert in this subject over here - jut a curious person exploring topics I find interesting. So please don't take anything said here as professional advice. When in doubt, chat with the real pros who know their stuff. Thanks for listening and hope you join us for the next episode! Now, let's dive in and get happy!

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    39 mins
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