What is it really like to love someone with Bipolar disorder… especially when addiction is part of the story?

In this deeply raw and personal episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, I open up about my relationship with Shannon—what it looked like behind closed doors, why it’s so hard to walk away from someone you love who is struggling with their mental health, and the truth no one talks about when you’re in it.

This is not just a story about love…
It’s a story about patterns, healing, and self-awareness.

I share:

• What bipolar disorder actually looks like in a romantic relationship

• emotional toll of loving someone with bipolar and addiction
• Why we stay longer than we should when we see someone’s potential
• The moment I realized I had to walk away for my own sanity
• Why I don’t regret loving him—even after everything
• How childhood conditioning and emotional neglect shaped my relationship choices
• The hidden patterns that keep us stuck in unhealthy dynamics
• And how I’m actively healing so I can attract a healthy, emotionally available partner

This episode is for anyone who has:

• Loved someone with mental health struggles
• Felt emotionally neglected in relationships
• Struggled with walking away from someone they deeply love
• Wondered why they keep attracting the same type of partner

If you’ve ever asked yourself:
👉 “Why do I keep choosing relationships that hurt me?”
👉 “Why is it so hard to leave?”

This episode will open your eyes in a way you won’t forget.

Because sometimes…
The most painful relationships are the ones that teach us exactly what we need to heal.

🎧 Tune in now—and start seeing your patterns differently.

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What happens when you love someone deeply… but love alone isn’t enough to save them?

In this profoundly moving episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, host Rita Farruggia sits down with Maria—mother of her ex, Shannon aka Rocky, spiritual guide, and a woman of deep wisdom—to have an honest, heartfelt conversation about love, mental health, addiction, and loss.

Together, they reflect on the life of Maria’s son, Shannon—also known as Rocky—a man they both loved deeply. Behind his strength and charisma, Shannon (Nickname: Rocky) struggled with bipolar disorder and depression, challenges he carried quietly for much of his life. As time went on, those struggles grew heavier, leading him to cope through substance use and behaviors that ultimately strained relationships, including his romantic relationship with Rita.

This conversation is not about blame.
It’s about understanding.
It’s about love… even when things fall apart.

Rita and Maria open up about:

• What it’s really like to love someone battling mental health challenges and addiction
• The emotional toll of staying… and the courage it takes to walk away
• The complex dynamics of relationships shaped by pain, testing, and deep connection
• Navigating grief after loss—and finding peace in what can’t be changed
• The spiritual lessons that emerge from heartbreak
• How to grow, heal, and become your best self through life’s most difficult experiences

Maria shares powerful insights on spirituality, resilience, and inner growth—offering wisdom for anyone navigating loss, loving someone through struggle, or seeking deeper meaning in life’s challenges.

This episode is raw, real, and deeply human.

If you’ve ever loved someone who was struggling…
If you’ve ever experienced heartbreak, confusion, or grief…
Or if you’re searching for healing and understanding—

This conversation is for you.

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Do you constantly overthink your decisions… replaying every possible outcome until you feel stuck, anxious, or paralyzed?

In this episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia breaks down a powerful, simple approach to making confident decisions—without second-guessing yourself or waiting for the “perfect” answer.

You’ll learn:

• Why overthinking is actually blocking your intuition
• How to trust yourself (even when you're unsure)
• A simple framework to make decisions faster and with clarity
• The mindset shift that will free you from fear and self-doubt

If you’ve ever felt stuck between choices, afraid of making the “wrong” move, or constantly seeking validation—this episode will change how you approach decisions forever.

✨ It’s time to stop overthinking and start trusting yourself.

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Is your anxiety, chronic pain, or insomnia actually stored trauma in the body?In this powerful episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia sits down with trauma-informed practitioner and “Workout Witch” Liz Tenuto to explore the science and spirituality of somatic healing and nervous system regulation.Liz Tenuto, author of, "When the Body Speaks: How Somatic Healing Sets You Free" (Will be Released on April 7th, 2026 in all bookstores & Amazon) shares how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, anxiety, muscle tension, and sleep issues — even years after the original experience. With a background in psychology, Pilates, and the Feldenkrais Method, and a community of millions online, Liz has helped thousands of students learn how to regulate their nervous systems and safely release stored tension.In this episode, we discuss:How trauma is stored in the bodyThe signs you may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawnWhy chronic pain is often a nervous system issueSomatic exercises for anxiety reliefHealing trauma without reliving painful memoriesHow to build emotional resilience through body awarenessWhy high-achieving women often live in survival modeIf you’re navigating chronic stress, emotional trauma, burnout, or unexplained body pain, this conversation will change how you understand healing. This is not about coping — it’s about reclaiming safety in your body.

Subscribe to Happy Being Well for conversations on holistic wellness, spirituality, emotional healing, and living well in mind, body, and soul.✨ Follow Liz Tenuto on IG: @workoutwitch_ This podcast was hosted by: https://www.happybeingwell.com Subscribe to Happy Being Well's Email Newsletter for the latest wellness products & events. Download free wellness books at: https://happybeingwell.com/collections/resources

What if the biggest obstacles in your life aren’t your circumstances—but the level of awareness you bring to them?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, host Rita Farruggia explores the hidden cost of navigating life with a low level of consciousness and how unconscious patterns may be quietly shaping your relationships, stress levels, career choices, and overall happiness.

Many people move through life on autopilot—reacting instead of responding, repeating the same emotional patterns, and wondering why they continue to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. But what if the real breakthrough begins when we raise our awareness and start observing the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that guide our daily decisions?

In this episode, Rita shares powerful insights about:

• How low-level consciousness keeps people trapped in repeating patterns
• Why living on “autopilot” creates unnecessary stress and emotional conflict
• The connection between awareness, mindset, and personal growth
• How expanding your consciousness can improve relationships, decision-making, and emotional wellbeing
• Simple ways to cultivate greater mindfulness and live with deeper intention

If you’re interested in personal development, mindset growth, emotional awareness, and holistic wellness, this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the power of conscious living.

Subscribe to the Happy Being Well Podcast so you never miss future conversations about wellness, personal growth, mindset, and living a more intentional life.

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Your awareness is the first step toward living happy, healthy, and well.

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What if pain isn’t something to escape — but a doorway to deeper understanding?

In this powerful episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia sits down with acclaimed author Darcey Steinke, known for Suicide Blonde and Flash Count Diary, to discuss her profound new book, This Is The Door: The Body, Pain & Faith.

With one in five Americans living in chronic pain — and countless others navigating emotional or temporary suffering — this conversation explores how pain impacts the body, mind, and soul.

Darcey shares:

• How pain can become a teacher rather than an enemy

• The surprising science behind swearing and pain relief

• The mystery of memory in heart transplant recipients

• Lessons from Frida Kahlo’s life and art

• Her personal journey through back surgery

• The intersection of spirituality and suffering

  
  

Blending history, philosophy, religion, science, and lived experience, Darcey invites us to see pain not just as something to endure — but as a catalyst for empathy, growth, faith, and transformation.

If you are navigating chronic pain, emotional healing, spiritual questioning, or simply want a deeper understanding of the human experience, this episode will speak to you.

You can purchase Darcey's book, "This is The Door: The Body, Pain and Faith" at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, or at any in -person bookstore.

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On this powerful episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, we sit down with Gary John Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself, to talk about his groundbreaking parenting book, "Grow Up: Becoming The Parents Your Kids Deserve".

In Grow Up, Gary turns his signature straight-talking, no-BS approach toward one of life’s biggest challenges: parenting. Instead of offering surface-level parenting hacks, tips, and techniques focused on “fixing” our kids, Gary argues that the real work starts with us.

We don’t need more strategies for managing our children.
We need to unlearn what’s been ingrained in us.

In this honest and empowering conversation, we discuss:

✨ Why most parenting books miss the point
✨ The unconscious patterns we bring into parenthood
✨ How to stop reacting and start leading
✨ Breaking generational cycles
✨ Becoming emotionally responsible adults for our children

If you’re a parent who craves straightforward, practical, and deeply transformative advice — this episode is for you.

Whether you’re raising toddlers, teens, or preparing for parenthood, this conversation will challenge you to grow, evolve, and become the grounded, self-aware parent your children truly deserve.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in the chaos of everyday life? In this empowering episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, we explore how to gain clarity amidst chaos and reconnect with your inner calm.

Rita Farruggia sits down with Ashley Cummings, YouTuber, Yoga Instructor, and Yoga Teacher Trainer, to discuss how mindfulness, intentional movement, and daily grounding practices can help you find mental clarity—even when life feels overwhelming. Ashley shares practical tools for reducing stress, creating space for self-reflection, and building a consistent yoga or meditation practice that supports emotional balance and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to quiet mental noise and gain clarity during stressful seasons

• The connection between yoga, breathwork, and emotional resilience

• Simple mindfulness practices you can use daily

• How to stay centered while navigating uncertainty

• Why slowing down can actually help you move forward

If you’re seeking more peace, alignment, and clarity in your life, this conversation will inspire you to reconnect with yourself and trust your inner wisdom.

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Listen now and start creating clarity—even in the midst of chaos.