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In this episode:
Are you unknowingly blocking your own happiness and miracles?
Join Julie Ryan and #1 New York Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff as they explore the happiness set point, epigenetics, ancestral trauma healing, and how to live in unconditional love. Marci shares powerful insights on why joy isn’t dependent on circumstances—and how you can rewire your baseline happiness, no matter your past.
Together, they explore the science and spirituality behind the “happiness set point,” including genetics, epigenetics, ancestral trauma, and the surprising role your habits play in shaping your emotional frequency. From deeply moving reflections on generational healing to practical tools for raising your vibration, this episode bridges research with real-life transformation.
You’ll discover how to create an “inner home for happiness,” live in the frequency of unconditional love, and recognize everyday life as the miracle it truly is. With stories of spirit encounters, divine connection, and simple practices that shift your mood instantly—yes, even disco music—this conversation will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to experience more joy than you thought possible.
Guest Biography:
Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned transformational teacher specializing in happiness, success, and unconditional love. Her books—including Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, and six titles in the wildly successful Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul series—have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide in 33 languages and have appeared on major bestseller lists for a combined 121 weeks. One of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time, Marci is also the host of the PBS special Happy for No Reason, a featured teacher in The Secret, narrator of the award-winning film Happy, and host of the podcast Living in the Miracle Zone. Through her global program Your Year of Miracles, she continues to inspire thousands across more than 80 countries to live more empowered, joyful, and miraculous lives.
📣Marci Shimoff’s Website:
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Episode Chapters:
(0:00:01) – Unlocking Joy and Miracles
Miracles, joy, and our natural state are discussed with Julie Ryan and Marci Shimoff, exploring divine grace and the potential for a fulfilling life.
(0:09:27) – Unraveling Ancestral Traumas and Happiness
Happiness is influenced by genetics, circumstances, and habits, and can impact future and past generations through healing ancestral trauma.
(0:26:13) – Embracing Joy and Cosmic Connections
True success is being aligned with purpose, experiencing joy in the present, and communicating with spirits from the other side.
(0:35:13) – Creating Habits of Inner Happiness
Innate happiness can be cultivated by not believing all thoughts, building an inner home, and living in unconditional love.
(0:46:40) – Embracing Happiness
Nature’s impact on mental health, community’s influence on emotions, and the power of compassion and connection.
Episode Transcript
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