Today we’d like to introduce you to Christy Holt

Christy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?

As with most people, my own personal journey of turning my mess into my message has brought me to where I am today. Let’s pick up the story somewhere mid-mess.

In my not-too-distant past, I found myself in an unhappy marriage, and as an individual, I had completely lost sight of who I was. I was a stay-at-home mom of three young boys, having left my career as a professional accountant to raise my family. It hadn’t taken me long to realize I didn’t want to return to that line of work, and my family became my top priority.

As the years went on, I suffered from what I call “just-a-mom-itis”: feeling as though my worthiness was tied up in being a mom. It truly was a bit of an identity crisis — I wasn’t sure who I was outside of my role as wife, mother, and homemaker, and I felt as though I had lost my way as an individual. I didn’t really know who Christy was any longer. I knew I had been forever changed in the best possible way by motherhood, but it left me struggling to figure out why I still didn’t feel completely fulfilled.

I felt as though I was being called to more, yet I clung to the comfort of certainty, not quite having the courage required to leap beyond it. It eventually came to a point where the tension mounted, creating a tug-of-war between where I was and where I was called to be. I felt incredibly stuck — “safe” in my “comfort zone” of personal unfulfillment, all the while knowing I was made for more.

This stuck space held all sorts of unpleasant experiences, including but not limited to anxiety and overwhelm. I would feel the wave of anxious panic in my gut and my mind would be on overdrive before my feet could even hit the floor in the morning. I was surviving, but I was not truly living. I was managing, but I was miserable.

I found myself complaining, blaming, and looking to external circumstances to shift so that I could once again feel happy. But as time went on, my hope in that plan dwindled. My hope in myself, my relationship, and my happiness was fading, and fast. I was protecting my kids by staying, I rationalized, and yet I eventually came to see this claim to be entirely false. The only way I could protect them was by modeling what I wanted most for them: happiness.

One day, I had a huge “aha” moment. I realized: “I’m the common denominator in every last one of my problems!” And while this could have led to drowning myself in grief, guilt, and shame, I chose instead to take the empowered (compassionate) path: “I am also the common denominator in every last potential solution!”

And with that decision, everything shifted. I chose myself, and took radical responsibility for my contribution and my response. I changed my inner perspective, and the world around me changed. No longer did I have to wait for a “knight in shining armour” — I saved myself by choosing ME and deciding things would be different from then on.

After leaving my marriage (and enduring this, my second divorce, which was much more challenging than my first), I created for myself a life I had only once dreamt of. I met the most incredible man who is my best friend, my love, my biggest cheerleader , and my partner in all of life’s adventures. I discovered my own happiness awaiting me where it had been all along, and have been able to model happiness and healthy relationships, both with myself and others, for my children. I pivoted in my coaching business, which began as health coaching but has now transformed itself into a blend of happiness, relationship , and self-mastery mentorship. My work today as a podcast host, author, speaker, and mentor is all about loving and guiding whole-ass humans as they step into their own highest potential in life and love. And by following my own truths — not anyone else’s — I have forged my own way as the one and only Happiness Hussy.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

No story would be complete without some obstacles, they are in fact what make the story and experience so much more interesting. For me, I have faced my share of challenges along the way but when ever asked if I would change anything, my answer is always no. The challenges I have overcome have shaped me and given me the wisdom I now have and can share freely with others. Knowledge is not enough to change your life, you must embody the wisdom gleaned from your experiences to transform. The challenges we face are a gift because they give us the most wisdom!

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?

I call myself the Happiness Hussy because I’m on a mission to spread happiness throughout the world. I do this through my creative ventures, including podcasting, writing, speaking, course creation, and mentorship, all of which share my own unique signature CREATE method. I business and in life I am so happy now being unapologetically ME. There simply is no one else quite like me!

I started my podcast Create Your Happy with the mission to spread happiness around the world through consciously creating healthy, loving relationships with yourself and others. Each episode is indeed a message of hope and inspiration, filled with practical tools aimed at changing your world from the inside out.

My first book, Unstuck for Women, was the message born from my own mess, a collection of the tools and strategies I used to break free from being stuck in overwhelm, anxious thinking, and negative emotional spirals. This best-selling book is your guide to overcoming self-doubt and overthinking, building confidence, and fostering happiness and resilience. It’s designed to help women reclaim their power and create a life they love, providing actionable steps to move from feeling trapped to feeling free and empowered.

My courses and mentorship programs are all based on my signature CREATE method, which focuses on helping the whole human, with a compassionate and non judgemental approach. I believe that by recognizing and acting from a place of wholeness, we can break free from the hamster wheel of endless healing or even from endless striving for personal improvement. Instead, we can set our sights on growth and evolution, consciously creating the life and love we desire and deserve.

I’ve also recently published an anthology book, ‘Run For Your Life,’ which includes my own story. Quick synopsis: I began running in an effort to run away from the one person I could never outrun — myself. The book is a collection of riveting and real stories that are about running but also about so much more than running. You can check out my chapter, ‘Chasing Shadows, Finding Love’ to hear more about my personal journey through divorce and meeting my love at a marathon. It was a truly wonderful experience to create this project from just the spark of an idea in friendly conversation with my co-publisher, Larissa.

Each element of my business, from the podcast to the books, courses, and mentorship, serves the same purpose: to guide individuals towards their highest potential. I aim to empower people to embrace their true selves, live authentically, and foster happiness from within.

Like many of you, I am multi-faceted, and I am absolutely here for the messy + beautiful adventure of life. I love to create a variety of fun and engaging content, which includes my Sweary AF Meditations series and colouring books. These creative projects are all part of my commitment to spreading joy and helping others find their happiness. You can check everything out on my website!

What are your plans for the future?

What’s next? Only time will tell. I am always open to the expanding possibilities that exist before me. I do have my next book, ‘Love, Unstuck,’ being released Fall 2024. I am really looking forward to the impact and transformation that will be created by this incredible resource.

I also recently celebrated 100 episodes of my podcast, Create Your Happy, and I look forward to the next hundred and beyond. I also enjoy guest speaking on others’ podcasts and in virtual summits, and creating collaborations that I think will be of value to people.

One of the things I am really excited to do soon is host retreats around the world, combining my passions for travel and transformation to create fun, life-changing experiences for others.

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Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.coachchristyholt.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchristyholt
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachchristyholt
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@createyourhappy1111
• Other: http://www.createyourhappy.ca