How to Rewire Your Mindset & Choose Happiness (Even When Life Gets Messy) | Frank Clayton

Season 2, Episode 1 (Episode 53)

Welcome back to Life Beyond B.S.! In this episode, host Heather McNally sits down with Frank Clayton. Frank is a licensed mental health counselor, speaker, and author known as "The Happiest Therapist."

Together, we dive deep into the real science of happiness, post-traumatic growth, and how to break free from childhood patterns and limiting beliefs. Frank shares his powerful journey growing up with trauma and how reframing his past transformed his life and work.

We discuss why happiness isn't about ignoring life’s hard moments, how to rebuild true self-esteem using the "tug-of-war" model, and simple ways to start choosing joy today.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Welcome to Life Beyond B.S. & Introducing Frank Clayton

02:50 - "Who are you at a soul level?" (Evolving Beyond What You Do)

05:40 - Overcoming Childhood Trauma & Finding Healing

14:40 - The Shift: Post-Traumatic Growth vs. PTSD

20:30 - How to Reframe Your Story & Stop Being the Victim

24:30 - Awareness, Acknowledgment & Choice: Reclaiming Your Control

32:00 - What is "Feeling Time"? (Why Hard Emotions Matter)

39:00 - The Science of Happiness: The 50/10/40 Rule

47:00 - The Tug-of-War of Self-Esteem: Thoughts, Beliefs & Behaviors

53:00 - Self-Compassion & Building a Bridge to Better Beliefs

58:30 - Teaching Resilience & Optimism to Children

01:04:30 - What Living a "Life Beyond B.S." Really Means

CONNECT WITH FRANK CLAYTON

• Website: https://positive.kids

• Explore Frank’s books & positive psychology resources for adults and kids!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHappiestCounselor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourHappyTherapist

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourhappytherapist__/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.happiest.therapist

CONNECT WITH HEATHER MCNALLY

• Website: https://heathermcnally.com

• Work with Heather: Explore coaching, podcasts, and upcoming events at https://heathermcnally.com

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