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One of the terms veteran Jonathan Merchant uses throughout our conversation is "Battle Buddy." It's a military term for someone who watches your back, stands beside you, and makes sure you don't have to face the fight alone.Our veterans have been Battle Buddies to us. They've stood up for us, fought for us, and put themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms we enjoy. I think it's time we return the favor and become Battle Buddies to our veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the year. Looking out for them, standing beside them, and making sure they know they're not alone in whatever battles they're facing. Because the battles don't always end when someone takes off the uniform. Sometimes, that's when they begin.Listen and then share this episode with a veteran, and tell them thanks.Contact Jonathan MerchantWebpage: https://legacymerchant.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theunlimitedpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanmerchant5867Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.merchant76?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&srtk=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jonathan-Merchant-100058913539317/Check out Jonathan's book https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0GTZ343PX?lv=shuf&channelId=500Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.Studio YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysHelp us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Mission", "More Beautifulr" and "Personal Reflection". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.more beautiful personal reflection mission

Merry Veterans Day Eve Eve! As Veterans Day approaches, we welcomed veteran Jonathan Merchant back for another episode. Jonathan — quadriplegic Army veteran and author of, "The Long Road Home," joined us to talk about the price veterans pay, as well as some ways to honor them, especially when thanks doesn't seem to be enough. Listen and then share this episode with a veteran, and tell them thanks.Contact Jonathan MerchantWebpage: https://legacymerchant.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theunlimitedpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanmerchant5867Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.merchant76?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&srtk=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jonathan-Merchant-100058913539317/Check out Jonathan's book https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0GTZ343PX?lv=shuf&channelId=500Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.Studio YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysHelp us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER: Please note: this episode contains sensitive content, including discussion of childhood abuse, and isn't intended for younger listeners."I lost love. I lost worth. I lost a lot of things, but I never lost hope."In this powerful episode, I interview fellow podcaster and author Jonathan Merchant. Jonathan's story runs through valleys most of us could never imagine: molested as a nine-year-old at a Christian camp, a deployment to Bosnia as an Army peacekeeper, and a 1999 car accident that left him a quadriplegic — plus a suicide attempt he survived only because he called 911 first. And yet, Jonathan turned out to be one of the most positive, hope-filled people you will ever meet. Jonathan closes with a prayer of blessing for every listener who feels broken. Contact Jonathan MerchantWebpage: https://legacymerchant.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theunlimitedpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanmerchant5867Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.merchant76?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&srtk=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jonathan-Merchant-100058913539317/Check out Jonathan's book https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0GTZ343PX?lv=shuf&channelId=500Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysHelp us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Is it trick or treat? Some see Halloween as one, and some see it as the other, but truthfully, Halloween is both. And so is life. In this special Halloween-week episode, we take a look at the contrast between the two through the poetry of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Mary Oliver. Whether we see life or death, fear or wonder, trick or treat...it really is up to us. Life can bring us some pretty scary tricks, but it also offers some incredible beauty as well. Sometimes we can become so focused on the dark that we miss the light right in front of us. Let's embrace life instead of being afraid of it. Show LinksWhen Death Comes by Mary Oliver read by Candace Barrett Birk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2mWMcn7mFwJPAshkar's linktree https://linktr.ee/jpashkarMr. Lex https://solo.to/oleksii.bezsalovJames Kocian We would also like to thank James Kocian, for the use of "Another Perfect Day" and "TEDish". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.Here's the Instagram reel of ellieunbound that we used at the end https://www.instagram.com/reel/DecpmsAplFP/Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays The first two songs we used in the beginning were "Halloween by JP Ashkar and " Funny Halloween" by Mr. Lex Oleksii Bezsal. We left their links above. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

We've been trying something new the last couple weeks and it's been amazing. So we wanted share it with you. We are also trying something new, to us anyway, for this episode. So listen and get that Happy going.Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays

What would we do without these guys? Since Labor Day, we have been honoring laborers. Particularly those who go unnoticed by the majority of us and yet continue to show up and go to work day after day, year after year, making our lives not only better, but Happier. Today we talk with Aubrey Crawford who is a...well I'll let Aubrey tell you. Aubrey's been around and has some great stories, as well as incredible insight. So, come along for the ride. You'll be Happy you did.Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysWe would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Head Boppin", "Light As A Feather" and "Mission". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.Aubrey's infoBlog: www.postmodpilgrim.blogspot.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmodpilgrim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postmodpilgrim The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

A Happybellion is for those who are willing to think differently, live authentically, and rebel against the things that keep us from being our best selves. In a world that often rewards outrage, fear, negativity, and simply going along with the crowd, Happybellion is about choosing something different—looking for the good, searching for what’s real, creating with purpose, and spreading a little more happiness wherever we go. In this episode we talk about life, creativity, relationships, purpose, personal growth, and the people who keep show up to help us with that, even when nobody seems to be watching. The world doesn’t need more people conforming to what’s broken, it needs people who will rebel against the "not real". It needs a Happybellion.Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysA special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his musical art here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic  The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used "Uprising" by Muse. We don't own any rights.More linksStart with yourselves video: https://youtube.com/shorts/sMKwMZblACM?is=8zQgI3pE-_sh9N5ALinked in article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/algorithm-rigged-against-good-adviceheres-how-outsmart-simon-sinek-nzq7e/?trackingId=aT6AGenwTJ2QItjVOgpQhw%3D%3D

Have you ever wondered if anyone out there even notices the work you do?Have you ever wondered if anyone notices the work you do? Welcome to Week 2 of Labor Month!This week, Crystal Smiley, who is no stranger to Happy Life Studios, turns the tables and interviews me as we talk about influencers, content creators, life coaches, podcasters, and all kinds of people whose work happens behind a screen—whose work sometimes goes unnoticed, yet they continue doing their thing, changing our world.Labor isn’t always a person punching a clock or doing a job that everybody recognizes. Sometimes the work happens in a phone, a camera, a podcast, a coaching session, or a keyboard.  Whether they’re encouraging someone, teaching something, telling a story, making us laugh, or simply helping someone get through the day, there’s a lot more happening online than meets the eye, and here are some ways we can support these laborers and keep them going.Help Happy Life Studios spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Being a parent isn't easy. Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs around. Which is why we decided to celebrate Labor day with Crystal Smiley and honor Mothers as the hardest working laborers of all. Happy Labor Day!Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysHelp us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

Last episode we talked about removing interference--getting rid of those things that interfere with our Happy, with the direction we want our life to go. We want to continue on with that idea by talking about running interference, because when we run interference, we remove our interference. Not to mention, when we run interference for someone else and they win...then we win too. Listen as well as share with someone who has run interference for you and your life, you'll be Happy you did, and they will be Happy as well. Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: [email protected]: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: [email protected] Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysWe would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Head Boppin" and "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We also used excerpts from the NFL theme and NFL Monday Night Football theme. We don't own any rights.More Episode Links:Legends Throwback: Mack Strong | 2020 Seattle Seahawks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-VYdARoaMMack Strong - An Appropriately Named Player https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQzkWSJ-qMoAnne with an E Prayer of Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD50AeTFiNU