Empathy Fatigue & What To Do When You're Too Exhausted To Care

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly the one listening, supporting, and showing up for others, until one day you hit a wall and think, I can't do this anymore?  In this episode of But Are You Happy, host Ashani Dante and clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis unpack empathy fatigue; why bein…

A Guide To Navigating Family & Friends You Can't Get Along With

Navigating family and friends you might not agree with can be… a lot. It’s the season of parties, BBQs, long lunches, and gatherings you may have been voluntold to attend, and with that often comes complicated family dynamics and people you might have very mixed feelings about seeing.  In this ep…

How To Stress Less About Money Pressures

Money, money, money. Spending on gifts, travel, food, and everything else feels almost unavoidable around the holiday periods. But what about the stress and panic that hits every time you open Apple Pay or tap your card at the checkout? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist D…

The Psychology Of Drinking Alcohol

We want to have some honest conversations to support you through events where alcohol is present and maybe even invite you to consider a sober-curious 2026. In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis and co-host Ashani Dante explore the psychology of alcohol: w…

Exactly How To Face Your Adult Bully

Thought bullies would disappear after high school? Turns out, those people grow older, but don’t always grow up. Now they’re the ones causing trouble at work, in social circles, and even at events. Unfortunately, bullying in adulthood is far more common than many of us realise. In this episode of …

The 'Right' And 'Wrong' Ways To Grieve

Have you experienced grief? Most of us have. We often think of grief as something we feel when someone passes away, and that’s true, but we also grieve friendships that fade, jobs we lose, or opportunities that slip away.  So is there really a “right” or “wrong” way to grieve? We’re not so sure. W…

We Do We Procrastinate? Here Are Some Tips To Focus

Ever caught yourself doing 10 other things around the house instead of locking in and focusing on the one task or goal you really need to complete?  In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis and co-host Ashani Dante talk all about that relatable thing of procr…

The Biggest OCD Myths & What You Need To Know

Do you think you might have OCD and are wondering whether you need a diagnosis? Or do you already know you’re living with it and feel frustrated by the myths, stereotypes, and misunderstandings that surround it? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis breaks…

Ways To Stop Your Phone From F*cking Up Your Life

Are you someone who just can’t put your phone down? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis explores how constant phone use can affect both our mental and physical well-being—and what we can do to build healthier habits. You'll also learn: Why our phones ar…

How To Make New Friends As A Grown-Up

Ever feel like making friends as an adult is… weirdly awkward? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis talks about how to actually make new friends once you’re out of school and why having strong, genuine connections matters more than ever. You'll also lea…