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One Happy Thing

One Happy Thing

By: Jennifer Moorman Maddie Dawson and Kerry Schafer
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Welcome to ONE HAPPY THING, the podcast where three bestselling novelists flip the myths of misery inside out and upside down and sprinkle a little bit of magic into your everyday life. Each episode, Jennifer Moorman, Maddie Dawson, and Kerry Schafer dive into stories that reveal the hidden joys, the unexpected silver linings , and the little moments that make life truly magical. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or other creative being on a quest to follow your bliss, we invite you to join us in our mission to create a kinder, more creative world for all of us.Jennifer Moorman, Maddie Dawson, and Kerry Schafer Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • The Joy of Giving Up On What You Want
    Jun 3 2026

    Maddie calls it ‘set it and forget it.’ Jennifer calls it ‘bless & release.’ Kerry pretty much just calls it hard. But we all agree that sometimes the best way to get what you really want is to just give up on it. Just release your grasp and be willing to walk away and let it go.

    What about you? Are you a give it up and let it go kind of person? Or do you hold on like grim death? Let us know in the comments, or drop us an email at onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com.

    Our Instagram handles are:

    @jennifermoorman

    @maddiedaws

    @all.things.kerry


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    18 mins
  • Ep. 42: Ever been mad about being mad? We're right there with you.
    May 20 2026

    If you’ve ever gotten caught up in the loop of being mad atyourself for being mad at somebody else... (come on, you know you have) then this is the episode for you!

    We’re talking about letting ourselves be human. About welcoming all of the emotions, including anger, and giving them a chance to tell us what they’re all about. Also—and this is huge— we're exploring the idea of taking responsibility for our own uncomfortable emotions instead of (gasp) blaming them on somebody else.

    Can you relate? Leave a comment, drop us an email at onehappythingpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram:

    @maddiedaws

    @allthingskerry

    @jennifermoorman

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    16 mins
  • Ep 41: The Joy of Pursuing a Dream with guest author Laura Lekkos
    May 6 2026

    During Covid—and the Writer's Guild strike—screenwriterLaura Lekkos chose to pursue a big dream. Instead of sinking into gloom and doom and worry, she wrote the novel that had been calling to her for years. And now it is being published! Listen to her story and let it inspire YOU to go after your own dreams.

    About ALL THE LITTLE WAYS:

    In the vein of Pineapple Street and Such a Fun Age, All the Little Ways is a smart, heartfelt debut novel about two expecting mothers navigating motherhood, family life, and female friendship, whose bond is threatened by a shocking revelation.
    Laura Lekkos is a screenwriter and author. Her credits include Amazon MGM’s Relationship Goals and she is the adapting writer of Maurene Goo’s Somewhere Only We Know for Netflix and just confirmed Jennifer Probst’s The MarriageBargain. She is especially passionate about writing female-focused stories and has worked with various studios including Amazon, Netflix, Sony, Universal, and Lionsgate. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is repped by Gersh and Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnnis Ryan LLP. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

    Find out more about Laura and All the Little Ways on herwebsite: www.lauralekkos.com.

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    16 mins
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