Are you feeling a bit “meh”? Like every day is on repeat and you’re craving something to shake things up? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis breaks down why we get stuck in ruts—and how to tell whether it’s just a temporary slump or something deeper like anxiety or depression. You'll also learn: 
Practical strategies to help you break out of a rut
The symptoms of depression and how to seek support
Ways to rediscover what brings you real joy
How to tap into the three P’s:pleasure, progress, and purpose

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Are you feeling a bit &ldquo;meh&rdquo;?&nbsp;Like every day is on repeat and you&rsquo;re craving something to shake things up?&nbsp;In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis breaks down why we get stuck in ruts&mdash;and how to tell whether it&rsquo;s just a temporary slump or something deeper like anxiety or depression. You'll also learn:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-start="88" data-end="191">Practical strategies to help you break out of a rut</li>
<li data-start="88" data-end="191">The symptoms of depression and how to seek support</li>
<li data-start="88" data-end="191">Ways to rediscover what brings you real joy</li>
<li data-start="88" data-end="191">How to tap into the three P&rsquo;s: pleasure, progress, and purpose</li>
</ul>
If you or someone you know needs support, contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">Beyond Blue</a> on <a href="tel:1300 22 4636">1300 22 4636</a>. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.&nbsp;
Want to get in touch with us? DM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butareyouhappypod/">@butareyouhappypod</a> on Instagram or <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice memo</a>. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas&mdash;think of it as free therapy!
CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashanidante/">Ashani Dante</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.hronis/?hl=en">Dr Anastasia Hronis</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zotheysay/?hl=en"></a>Executive Producer: Naima Brown
<a href="https://www.flexmami.com/"></a>Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

LISTEN: Exactly What To Do When You're In A Rut & Everything Sucks

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/39447c17-412b-485c-8299-b42b000f511e/transcript

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan staves off challenge to her leadership
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor rules out suggestions of coalition with One Nation
Coogee shark attack hero breaks world record in gruelling 52km paddleboard race
Magda Szubanksi's shares her 'cheery' return to public life

 📩 GET IN TOUCH

Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?

Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply.

🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Georgie Page

Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
<ul>
<li>Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan staves off challenge to her leadership</li>
<li>Opposition Leader Angus Taylor rules out suggestions of coalition with One Nation</li>
<li>Coogee shark attack hero breaks world record in gruelling 52km paddleboard race</li>
<li>Magda Szubanksi's shares her 'cheery' return to public life</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;📩 GET IN TOUCH
Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=facebook&amp;amp;utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;amp;utm_content=mmol-book-giveaway">Subscribe to Mamamia here</a> to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&amp;Cs apply.
🎙️ CREDITS
Host: Ailish Delaney
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Talissa Bazaz &amp; Georgie Page
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequicky/">Check out The Quicky Instagram here</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequickypod"> and our TikTok here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Discover more Mamamia podcasts here</a>
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES: Leadership Challenge To Victorian Premier & Magda's Cheery Return

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/e265ee17-26d0-47f2-9220-b49400072611/transcript

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
Australian travellers in parts of Europe are being warned to be on alert - as wildfires ravage Spain and France.


More pain at the petrol pump as motorists are being warned it’s unlikely the fuel excise relief will be extended.


There are concerns that thousands of Australian babies could be forgoing life-saving treatment due to misinformation online.
The Prime Minister has broken with his own party on the sensitive end-of-life issue of voluntary assisted dying.
Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel Universe.

 📩 GET IN TOUCH

Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?

Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply.

🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Georgie Page

Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
<ul>
<li>Australian travellers in parts of Europe are being warned to be on alert - as wildfires ravage Spain and France.</li>
<li>
More pain at the petrol pump as motorists are being warned it&rsquo;s unlikely the fuel excise relief will be extended.
</li>
<li>
There are concerns that thousands of Australian babies could be forgoing life-saving treatment due to misinformation online.
</li>
<li>The Prime Minister has broken with his own party on the sensitive end-of-life issue of voluntary assisted dying.</li>
<li>Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel Universe.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;📩 GET IN TOUCH
Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=facebook&amp;amp;utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;amp;utm_content=mmol-book-giveaway">Subscribe to Mamamia here</a> to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&amp;Cs apply.
🎙️ CREDITS
Host:&nbsp;Talissa Bazaz
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Talissa Bazaz &amp; Georgie Page
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequicky/">Check out The Quicky Instagram here</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequickypod"> and our TikTok here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Discover more Mamamia podcasts here</a>
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Aussie Travellers Warned As Europe Burns & What Today's National Emergency Alarm Means For You

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/e5b463be-3cad-47c9-9277-b491003284e4/transcript

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
Queensland man charged over allegedly using AI to superimpose women's faces on explicit imagery and sharing it publicly
US imposes 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports
Petrol prices could push back above $2 a litre
Gambling reform set to be locked into Labor's policy platform
Bird flu reaches Queenland's coastline for the first time in a dead petrel
Hollywood Walk of Fame reveals stars in its 2027 class
Katy Perry and Oasis stories are coming to the big screen

 📩 GET IN TOUCH

Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?

Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&Cs apply.

🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz & Georgie Page

Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here!

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

🗞️ HEADLINES 🗞️
<ul>
<li>Queensland man charged over allegedly using AI to superimpose women's faces on explicit imagery and sharing it publicly</li>
<li>US imposes 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports</li>
<li>Petrol prices could push back above $2 a litre</li>
<li>Gambling reform set to be locked into Labor's policy platform</li>
<li>Bird flu reaches Queenland's coastline for the first time in a dead petrel</li>
<li>Hollywood Walk of Fame reveals stars in its 2027 class</li>
<li>Katy Perry and Oasis stories are coming to the big screen</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;📩 GET IN TOUCH
Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?
<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=facebook&amp;amp;utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;amp;utm_content=mmol-book-giveaway">Subscribe to Mamamia here</a> to be automatically entered. Already a subscriber? Don't sweat it, you're already in. T&amp;Cs apply.
🎙️ CREDITS
Host: Ailish Delaney
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Talissa Bazaz &amp; Georgie Page
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequicky/">Check out The Quicky Instagram here</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thequickypod"> and our TikTok here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Discover more Mamamia podcasts here</a>
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES:  Petrol Pain Ahead & Oasis Heads To The Big Screen

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/12aac603-bd67-492e-97d6-b48a0053488b/transcript

LISTEN: Exactly What To Do When You're In A Rut & Everything Sucks

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