What does it really mean to call yourself an artist? In this episode, Stella sits down with Michelle Martin, photographer, brand strategist, and creative based in Lisbon, to explore the deeply human experience of putting your work out into the world.

Together, Stella and Michelle unpack the mindset blocks that hold creatives back, the tension between authentic self-expression and the pressure to constantly produce content, and why "slow content" might be the most radical thing you can do in today's algorithm-driven world. They also dive into the AI conversation - what it means for artists, where the ethical lines blur, and how to use these tools without losing your creative soul.

What if the secret to feeling better isn't adding more, but removing what no longer serves you?

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Clean Living Consultant Lauren Jade Martin to explore why simplicity may be the ultimate luxury in modern life.

Lauren shares her unconventional career journey, from a DI athlete to startup founder, Uber marketer, product leader, and ultimately the founder of Cloud Nine Health. After being diagnosed with endometriosis, she began questioning everything she thought she knew about wellness. What followed was a deep dive into how our homes, habits, environments, and daily choices shape how we feel.

Together, we discuss the hidden costs of overconsumption, why our culture has become obsessed with optimization, and Lauren's refreshing philosophy of pursuing joygevity rather than longevity.

This conversation is a reminder that happiness isn't found in a new city, a new job, or another wellness product. Often, it's found by creating space for presence, play, connection, and the things that truly matter.

After 5+ years and 180+ conversations exploring happiness, Stella Stephanopoulos turns the mic on herself for the first live recording of Everyday Endorphins.

In conversation with health & wellness reporter Alexa Mikhail, Stella reflects on the evolution of the podcast, the tension between achievement and fulfillment, and the life experiences that challenged her understanding of joy.

Together, they explore what actually makes people happier, and why the answers are often far less glamorous (and far more human) than we’ve been taught to believe.

Thank you to Spring Place, Korres, Gainful, and Happy Being for helping to make this episode and event possible!