The Hunger to Belong
Bringing Home The Happiness
Part 1 of 3
Catch the recording on Spotify
You've built the stage for thousands of standing ovations.
You've timed every coffee break and spelled every name badge right.
But when the lights go down, who makes sure you feel seen?
I'm Master Happiness, and this is a brand-new three-part series on Bacon Bits: Bringing Home The Happiness.
My returning guest, the wonderful Bette Lawrence-Waters, is back. Together, we're serving up three bites of happiness you won't want to miss.
Episode 1: Belonging.
Why connection matters as much as diet and exercise. Plus the small, repeatable acts that help you feel seen, valued, and part of something at every age and every stage.
Episode 2: Awakening.
Those "aha" moments that turn "What's next?" from a worry into an invitation.
Episode 3: Resilience.
Why bouncing back isn't the whole story, and how to bend, recover, and grow through life's hardest seasons.
Every episode comes with a simple five-step BACON plan you can start using right away. No big budget. No long timeline. Just one small step at a time.
Belong. Awaken. Rise.
Three bites. One recipe. A happier, fuller you.
So pull up a chair and block the time on your calendar.
Start with Episode 1 today, and stay with us for all three.
You've brought home the bacon long enough.
Now it's time to bring home the happiness.
with special guest:
Read more: CLICK HERE
Listen in: CLICK HERE
Watch Here: CLICK HERE
Part 02- Movie to Master Happiness
Hector and the Search for Happiness
2014, starring Simon Pegg
Catch the recording on Spotify!
What if the happiness you've been chasing has been sitting right next to you the whole time?
That's the question at the heart of this episode. We're diving into the movie "Hector and the Search for Happiness" the story of a man who circles the globe hunting for joy, only to discover it was never about the destination.
Here's what makes this one a must-hear. We've boiled it all down to a simple little framework we call BACON. Five sizzling lessons that change how you show up at home, at work, and at play. And no, I'm not giving away all five yet. You'll have to tune in for that.
But I'll tell you this. By the end, you'll walk away with real, doable steps, the kind you can use tonight at the dinner table and tomorrow in the boardroom.
So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and get ready to bring home the BACON. Hit play now, happiness is closer than you think.
with special guests:
and
Read more: CLICK HERE
Listen in: CLICK HERE
Watch Here: CLICK HERE
Are You Addicted to Being Unhappy?
Catch the recording on Spotify!
You say you want change. You mean it. Yet you keep walking the same worn path, replaying the same worries and repeating the same routines that leave you drained.
So why do familiar patterns feel safer than happiness? Can negativity become a habit? And how do you catch a self-defeating pattern before it catches you?
This week, happiness practitioner Marty Jalove of Master Happiness and Karen Holmes of Lifeline for Healing, a pattern and behavior coach who uses coaching and hypnosis, dig into why we cling to what makes us miserable. Then they bring home the BACON: five simple ways to break free, from the hidden beliefs behind your behavior to the new practices that make joy stick.
Here's the hopeful part: patterns were learned, which means they can be unlearned.
Your old path had its turn. Now it's time to choose a new one.
with special guest:
Karen Holmes
Lifeline for Healing
Read more: CLICK HERE
Listen in: CLICK HERE
Watch Here: CLICK HERE
Catch "Bacon Bits" LIVE on Monday Nights before it's uploaded to the podcast.
Master Happiness helps Small Businesses, Teams, and Individuals find focus, feel fulfilled, and have fun. If you need cheerleaders along your day to day, come join us on "Bacon Bits with Master Happiness" as we discuss the ups and downs, kings and clowns, smiles and frowns of work, your career, business, and life. Tune in so that we can help you navigate your paths of happiness and provide insights from others on similar journeys! Happy Listening!
Monday at 7:00 PM, November 2
Dreams
What might they really mean?
Last night, you might have flown over your hometown, shown up to a test you never studied for, or chatted with a golden retriever who somehow knew your Wi-Fi password. Then you woke up and acted like nothing happened.
This week on Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, we're serving up the strange, silly, and stunning world of dreams. Why does your brain throw a midnight movie marathon? We'll explore what dreams might mean, how ancient Egyptians and Greeks decoded them, what really happens during REM sleep, why some people remember every scene while others forget by breakfast, and how lucid dreamers learn to take the wheel.
Then we'll wrap it all up with five sizzling BACON takeaways you can try tonight.
Bite-sized. Brain-tickling. Bound to make you look forward to bedtime.
Hit play and let's get dreaming. 🥓
with special guest:
Bacon Bits with Master Happiness
983thelife.com or follow our Podcast!
Monday at 7:00 PM, November 23
Resilience and
the Art of the Comeback
Bringing Home The Happiness
Part 3 of 3
It's 4:52 a.m. The phone buzzes. The ballroom is flooded.
Doors open at 8:00, and six hundred people are on their way.
What do you do when the plan you spent fourteen months building falls apart?
I'm Master Happiness, and welcome to the final bite of Bringing Home The Happiness on Bacon Bits.
If you've been with us from the start, thank you. You've earned your seat at the table.
In Episode 1: Belonging, Bette Lawrence-Waters and I talked about the deep need to be seen, valued, and part of something.
In Episode 2: Awakening, we caught those "aha" moments that turn "What's next?" into an invitation.
Now Bette is back one last time.
Episode 3: Resilience.
Resilience isn't toughness, and it's more than bouncing back. A rubber ball bounces back to the same shape. You get to come back wiser.
Together, we'll explore why the willow survives the storm when the oak snaps. We'll talk about why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. No great event runs on one person, and no hard season should either.
And we'll show you how your toughest chapters can leave you with more empathy, clearer priorities, and quiet confidence.
Plus, you'll get our final five-step BACON plan to help you bend, recover, and build a comeback attitude, one small step at a time.
So who's sitting beside you on the stairs when the plan falls apart?
Tune in to find out. If you missed Episodes 1 and 2, catch up now so you get the whole recipe.
Belong. Awaken. Rise.
Three bites. One recipe. Let's finish strong, together.
with special guest:
Bacon Bits with Master Happiness
983thelife.com or follow our Podcast!
Monday at 7:00 PM, November 9
Part 03- Movie to Master Happiness
Happy Gilmore and the BACON Guide to Happiness
1996, starring Adam Sandler
He couldn't skate. He couldn't putt. He couldn't keep his cool for more than five seconds. And yet a hockey reject named Happy has a lot to teach us about, well, being happy.
On this episode of Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, we're heading back to 1996 to review Happy Gilmore: the running-start swing, the Bob Barker brawl, and that unforgettable happy place. Somewhere between the alligator and the fallen TV tower, we found five sizzling lessons on joy, all spelled out in one delicious word: BACON.
You'll discover why your weirdest quirk might be your secret weapon, what Grandma's house has to do with your goals, and how to bounce back when life blocks your shot.
So, what's standing between you and your gold jacket?
Grab your clubs and press play. Your happy place is waiting.
with special guest:
Bacon Bits with Master Happiness
983thelife.com or follow our Podcast!
Monday at 7:00 PM, ???
The 3 Types of Friends
According to Aristotle
Think about the friend who laughs with you until your sides ache. Now think about the one who shows up at midnight when life falls apart. Different people, right? More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle explained exactly why.
In this episode, we unpack his timeless idea: friendship comes in three flavors. There are friends of utility, who serve a purpose. Friends of pleasure, who bring the joy. And that rare, precious few, friends of virtue, who see your soul and make you better.
But here's the beautiful part. Friendships aren't frozen. They grow, shift, and sometimes surprise us by deepening into something we never expected. We'll walk through how that happens, and share five essential takeaways using a simple framework we call BACON.
I'm joined by my favorite person, Kristi (and maybe a friend???), for a warm, honest, and heartfelt conversation.
So grab your coffee and settle in. Listen to the episode now, and let's talk about the people who make life worth living.
with special guests:
Bacon Bits with Master Happiness
983thelife.com or follow our Podcast!
Monday at 7:00 PM, November 16
Awakening and
the Power of Aha Moments
Bringing Home The Happiness
Part 2 of 3
The ballroom is empty. The chairs are stacked. The stage lights are off.
You just gave hundreds of people the setting for their big "aha" moment.
So when was the last time you had one of your own?
I'm Master Happiness, and welcome back to Bringing Home The Happiness on Bacon Bits.
Last time, Bette Lawrence-Waters and I served up our first bite: Belonging. We talked about why connection matters as much as diet and exercise, and how one small reach-out can change everything.
Now Bette is back for bite number two.
Episode 2: Awakening.
That moment you see your life with fresh eyes. The quiet spark that whispers, "It's not too late to grow, change, or begin again."
Together, we'll explore how one aha moment can turn "What's next?" from a worry into an invitation. We'll uncover where those moments hide inside a packed schedule. And we'll show you why your past isn't a weight. It's a launchpad.
Plus, you'll get a fresh five-step BACON plan to help you catch your next aha before it slips away.
And save your seat for Episode 3: Resilience. That's where we learn how to bend, recover, and rise when the plan falls apart.
Belonging opened the door.
Awakening shows you what's waiting on the other side.
So pour a cup of coffee, block a little white space on your calendar, and tune in.
Your next aha might already be on the agenda.
Belong. Awaken. Rise.
Three bites. One recipe. Don't miss a single strip.
with special guest:
Bacon Bits with Master Happiness
983thelife.com or follow our Podcast!
AT A GLANCE! Oh the fun we're having!
Learn all about how Improv Training can help you gain more self-confidence, make you a better listener, and teaches you how to think quick!
Great training for Managers, Employees, Salespeople, Wanna-Be Comedians, and just about anyone who likes to laugh! Click Here for more info!
What's Your Bacon?
Let's customize a workshop, training, or an event for your team.
There are many reasons why your growth becomes stagnant or starts to decline. A lack of enthusiasm, focus, drive, and desire can spread like a virus among your employees, suppliers, customers, and prospects. You must differentiate yourself in a positive way.
Be the business that they’re HAPPY to do business with!
Let's schedule a chat and get you and your team SIZZLING again!
Marty Jalove is an International Life and Business Coach. A euphoric optimist, persistently pursuing his passion of helping hundreds harness happiness.
The list of his speaking awards includes the coveted Toastmasters International Speech Championship, and multiple Humorous and Impromptu Speech Contest wins.
Marty enjoys connecting with groups, teams, and individuals, hoping to help them discover their “inner BACON” …their Passion, Mission, and Evolution! Then, teach them how to explode with excitement in their education, relationships, career, business, and every aspect of their lives.
