Sun Happens

A former pastor turned cartoonist empowering and helping others to live out their own personal freedom and autonomy. David Hayward is the NakedPastor. After 30 years in the church, he left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. His work challenges the status quo, deconstructs dogma, and promotes critical thinking. Deconstruction is simply questioning everything: our assumptions, our opinions, our adopted and inherited beliefs. It's a never ending natural and healthy process that everybody should go through. Cheers to growth friends! 

Did you guys know June 21st is National Selfie day? Today's special episode is brought to you by Lindsay Sigg, owner of Express Your Selfie (SWFL's First local selfie studio!)! I chose to bring Lindsay on the podcast because I am so impressed with her. She is a 23 year old business owner, who may cry daily (lols), but also is overcoming challenges in order to create the life she has always dreamed of. If you're starting your own business, this episode will be refreshing reminder to show up, work hard, and allow yourself to feel - even when your mind tells you you're not doing enough. Keep going. Enjoy this wholesome episode with a wholesome gal and cheers to growth, friends. 

Daija is a team-builder, and a gatherer of people. She is unapologetic about her convictions and has a keen desire to see people discover their purpose and what it is they are meant to do in their life through intentional leadership training. As an influential grass roots initiator and community leader she currently serves as a Leadership Ambassador for the non-profit organization, Agents for Change Intl., where she helps teach practical time tested principles through intentional leadership training. Today, she gives us beautiful insight into her story of finding purpose and why she thinks it's so important for all of us to embrace and lean fully into our purpose. Cheers to growth, friends! 

So excited for you guys to receive all of the golden nuggets from our guest today! Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for heart-centered humans and creative types. Jeff burns with a mission— to inspire and teach people with a heartbeat to live their gifts and create meaningful lives of purpose, success, connection and creativity. Cheers to growth, friends. 

June 1st is world narcissistic abuse awareness day. In honor of that, we are airing this special episode with my friend Shelby Perkins. The Shelby I know from TikTok takes no shit and speaks her truth, no matter what. But it wasn't always like this. Shelby found herself in a narcissistic abusive relationship that left her feeling isolated, worthless, and silenced. Today, she tells us her story with authenticity and vulnerability for THE VERY FIRST TIME.   TW: We share stories of domestic violence and physical abuse. If you or someone you know is being abused - help is available. The National Domestic Violence hotline is 800-799-7233 OR text START to 88788.  Last, but not least, this episode is sponsored by Shelby's dogs. Turns out, her doggies were also not a big fan of her abuser. Please be patient with the doggies barking from time to time. 

Last week, in honor of trauma awareness month, we interviewed Samantha Deremer, lead grief and trauma coach with the Beyond Sober program. This is part 2, where Sammie gives you the ability to sit in on a coaching session! Cheers to growth, friends! 

In honor of trauma awareness month, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Lead Grief and Trauma Coach with the Beyond Sober program, Samantha Deremer. Sammie has a passion for bringing light to trauma, changing the stigma, and reminding people that it's okay not to be okay. In this episode, we define trauma, discuss why it is so important to be processed, and even give a glimpse into the process of coaching someone with trauma (aka me LOL). Stay tuned for next weeks episode as we share audio of Samantha coaching one of her coaching clients! Cheers to growth, friends! 

One year ago, TODAY, I released an episode titled "If I had one year to heal." I don't even recognize that version of me. When I re-listened to this episode, I heard a sad, lonely, tired human who was just surviving. Today, we come back full of life, energy, light, and love for my self and others. I give you a real time update on my life. I listed 10 things I would do if I had one year to heal ... let's see what I actually did during my healing journey from the last 365 days! 

"Hi, I'm Abbie-Jean, and I'm still an alcoholic!" Happy alcohol awareness month. We are ending the month of April with a special re-airing of Abbie Jean's episode about getting sober young with a special update from Abbie Jean herself. This was one of the most popular episodes of 2021. Abbie tells her story in such a relatable way. I was so excited to have been able to sit down with THE Abbie-Jean and hear about her relationship with alcohol and her sobriety journey. She wants people to know that it's okay to get sober young. It's okay to talk openly about your addiction. SO, if you're sober, sober-curious, or just want to laugh & be inspired at the same time, this episode is for you!   Follow us on Tik Tok & Insta T: Abbie__Jean & TheMarissaBaker I: Aesbjerg & SunHappensPodcast & TheMarissaBaker

Clayton shares authentically and vulnerably about his journey with alcohol and sobriety. This episode is for anyone who may be struggling internally (especially as it relates to depression and coping with depression). Clayton knows what it's like to feel depressed, alone, and unworthy of love, so now, he makes it his mission to remind people daily that they are loved. The alcohol, after all, was just a product of some of his more deep rooted issues. Cheers to learning that we're all worthy of love. Remember, it starts with loving your self. Everything else flows from there. 

Well, it is April: Alcohol awareness month. Naturally, we are going to talk all things alcohol/sobriety ALL MONTH LONG. Please join me for a candid conversation with my friends Jacob, and his wife, Allie on Jacob's journey with alcoholism, sobriety, and navigating a new marriage! In this episode, Jacob wants to encourage people to find out what works for them. Sometimes traditional methods don't work ... and guess what (it's totally fine). Cheers to growth, friends! 

If you LOVED last week's episode with Ariel June, here is your long awaited part 2!! Ariel June, @arielhereandnow on TikTok, is an inner work guide and mindfulness/meditation coach with a passion for helping people find a path to flourishing. Ariel believes a BIG part of finding that path is learning to practice mindfulness and meditation. If you're looking to go from surviving to thriving, the world of mindfulness and meditation is an amazing place to start. As always, remember to be gentle with yourself. Cheers to growth, friends. & Remember, Sun Happens. When you can't find it, create it. 

I had the absolute pleasure of bringing my FRIEND and therapist, Kelsi Amerine @ggpsychotherapy on TikTok to discuss why peace may sound "boring" to someone who grew up in chaos. The goal of this episode is to educate people on trauma and how it affects the brain, nervous system, and even your DNA. The world is better when people are more empathetic, compassionate, and kind. All behavior makes sense in context. Remember, be kind. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Cheers to growth, friends!  Kelsi's podcast: Grow Your Path to Wellness!  Be sure to follow TheMarissaBaker on TikTok and Instagram and SunHappensPodcast on Instagram. 

YOU GUYS. Buckle up, because you are in for a real treat this episode. We discuss all things healing, inner work, mindfulness, and meditation. Ariel June, also known as @arielhereandnow on TikTok - is an inner work guide and meditation coach with a passion for helping as many people as possible not just to heal old wounds, but to find a path to flourishing. If you are looking to move from surviving to thriving, this episode is a great place to start. Ariel offers a gentle, compassionate approach to doing the work it takes to heal and live our best life. Cheers to growth, friends!  Find us on Instagram and TikTok: @arielhereandnow @themarissabaker @sunhappenspodcast 

Silence teaches us who we are. Centering prayer is a form of silent, wordless prayer and a wonderful practice for spiritual formation. Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. We are so excited to have him as a guest on the podcast. That being said, it's time to Discover your true self. Take action. Impact the world. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Cheers to growth, friends! 

Finishing off February with a fun discussion with my single friend Owen from Tok Tok (datingwithowen).  If you're single and dating, then you understand the struggle of dating in this day and age. We're dating in a world where ghosting people is the "norm". Some of us really still want a story book ending, though. This episode is for the singles who are looking to date intentionally so they can find their person. Cheers to growth friends! 

Divorce seems to be a big scary word ... but half of all marriages end in divorce, SOOOO Avalon Brodsky and I think more people should be talking about it, especially in a positive way. You're not alone friends. There is life after divorce. Join us for a healthy conversation about divorce, and the beauty of the healing that comes after. This is not a bash our ex, session, so if that's what you're here for - just keep scrolling. Cheers to growth, friends!

Coach Ashley Blake sits down with us to discuss all things manifestation. Ashley grew up a devout atheist who had discarded the idea of all things spiritual. That being said, life happened, and now she is coaching others to manifest the life they dream. For those of you who don't want the "woo woo" parts, what if manifestation isn't just for the spiritual? What if it is just another tool in the toolbox to help us manage our thoughts? Thoughts do, after all, create our reality. You don't want to miss this thoughtful conversation between two gals who are creating their dream lives. Cheers to growth, friends. 

Attacked? Yeah, same. BUT Healing is THE trend for 2022. Let's talk about it. In the words of my friend, and today's guest, Zoe Yalcin, "Let's Open Up." It's time friends. Zoe will walk us through her healing journey, when she knew she needed healing, how she practices it daily, and how she helps others foster healing. Healing is the move. the vibe. whatever you want to call it, we're doing it. You are worth it, babes. cheers to growth, friends!  Find Zoe on Instagram at Lets.open_up! 

Whether you have been following the evolution of this podcast from the beginning OR if you are new to the Sun Happens community, you can be certain of one thing: It has evolved. I have evolved. Humans are ever evolving. Get to know me a little deeper. Life can be shitty at times, but I believe we can create our own sunshine. Like the idealist I am, I also believe that we can navigate this journey together, with love. & remember, Sun Happens! When you can't find it, create it.