Ever said “it’s fine” when it really wasn’t?

When someone cancels plans.
When a throwaway comment ruins your day.
When something does matter… but you pretend it doesn’t.

In this episode of Life Happens* (but you can too!), Michelle and Nick explore the psychology of micro-rejections — the small moments we downplay that can have a surprisingly big emotional impact.

Why do we minimise what we feel?
What does that do to us over time?
And why is closure so important, even in the smallest interactions?

They unpack how to recognise these patterns, understand your reactions, and respond in a healthier, more self-aware way.

Plus, Michelle shares some big personal news, and there’s a values quiz you can take to better understand what really matters to you:
https://www.wikihow.com/What-Are-My-Values

🎧 Listen now to rethink the moments you’ve been brushing off.
Life Happens* — but you can too!

You will find everything about Life Happens* here:

https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast

“Young people today… think they invented sex.”
A line Nick remembers hearing when he was one of the “young people.”

So… are the generations really that different—or just repeating the same arguments?

In this episode of Life Happens*, Michelle and Nick take on generational stereotypes, exploring why different age groups often clash, compete, or even fear each other. Are these differences real—or exaggerated over time?

They also dig into how changing technology, culture, and expectations have made some traditional life skills feel outdated—and whether that’s progress or loss.

Are older generations out of touch… or do they know something we don’t?

Plus, take the fun “Which generation do you belong to?” quiz and compare your results with Michelle and Nick!
https://www.wikihow.com/What-Generation-Am-I-Quiz

🎧 Listen now for insight, humour, and honest intergenerational debate.
Life Happens* — but you can too!

You will find everything about Life Happens* here:

https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast

Do you ever feel exhausted by things that shouldn’t matter?

In this week’s episode of Life Happens*, Michelle and Nick talk about the problems that feel too small to complain about… but too big to ignore.

The tiny frustrations. The constant pressure. The quiet build-up.

Michelle calls it “death by a thousand paper cuts.”

There’s actually a name for it — microstress. It’s what happens when we ignore the small things… until they quietly start taking a toll.

In this episode, Michelle and Nick each share a mini crisis of their own — and ask:
When does something “small” become something serious?

Find out more and join the conversation on Life Happens*

*but you can too!

You will find everything about Life Happens* here:

https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast