We often hear people say that they are trying to be happy, but “there is so much going on in the world, it's hard.” And in today's quick IQ episode, it's divine timing as Brandy answers a question sent in by a listener after last week's podcast episode on happiness.
The person wondered if it's “okay” to be happy and do fun things with so much going on in the world. This is such a great topic for all of us today!
Listen as Brandy shares her insights into this topic and whether or not it's appropriate to give yourself permission to be happy during such difficult times and so much chaos happening in the world around us.
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Welcome to Heal Yourself, Change Your Life. My name is Brandy Gillmore. After recovering from my own life-changing injury, it’s become my mission to share with others the same discoveries I made that changed my health and my entire life. Our minds are truly incredible — and the placebo is proof of this.
Each week, I’ll take this simple awareness to a whole new level. I’ll even coach live callers to free themselves of physical pain using only their mind. Then I’ll share a combination of practical and spiritual insights that you can use to master your mind, your emotions, and your energy — to help you heal your health, yourself, and your life.
Let’s begin.
Hello, and welcome to this week’s Quick IQ episode, where we talk about insights and questions. Today, I have a really great question from a listener — one that beautifully connects to last week’s episode and truly feels like divine timing for so many reasons.
His email reads:
“Hi Brandy, I really appreciate your work and enjoy your podcasts immensely. I’ve never seen anything like it, so thank you for what you do. I really appreciated the last episode, but there’s one thing I’m struggling with. I’m wondering — is it really okay to be happy and do fun things when there are so many horrible things going on in the world?”
He goes on to mention several things — from what’s happening in Ukraine to financial stress and other global challenges. And this question, I feel, is one that many people have quietly wondered about. So, let’s take a moment to unpack it together.
To start, I want to share an experience that beautifully illustrates this balance — one that I had recently with a gentleman and a young boy from Ukraine. I was in an elevator, and as I held the door open for them, the man quickly mentioned that the boy didn’t speak much English and was visiting from Ukraine. Before I could say anything further, the man joyfully added, “And we’re happy! Everything is great! We’re having a wonderful day and we’re going to play!”
It was so clear — he was signaling that this moment wasn’t about sadness or hardship. It was about laughter, joy, and presence. When they stepped off the elevator, they were smiling, laughing, and playing. It was beautiful. He was doing what he could — caring for this boy, being present, and allowing joy to exist even amidst difficulty. He embodied what it means to live fully while still caring deeply.
In my own life, I’ve also supported causes like refugee relief efforts and children affected by war. And then, I continue to live my life, fully and joyfully. That’s what I encourage for everyone. If you can donate, wonderful. If you can’t, then send prayers, positive thoughts, and loving energy — that matters, too.
But most importantly, allow yourself to feel joy. Because we need more light in the world — not less. We need people who create happiness, who embody it and share it. That energy lifts humanity as a whole.
There are nearly eight billion people in the world. If we could only be happy when everyone else was happy, it would be impossible. There will always be people going through challenges, even in the best of times. The key is compassion without collapse — feeling empathy, doing what we can, but not giving up our own joy.
Think about it: when I was injured and going through my own darkest time, would it have helped me to look around and see everyone else sad and suffering too? Of course not. What inspired me was seeing others living fully — happy, healthy, laughing, and loving life. That gave me hope. It made me want to heal and rejoin life again.
We all need something to look forward to. When the world feels heavy, your happiness becomes hope — not just for you, but for others who witness it.
So yes, it is absolutely okay — and even essential — to be happy and to do fun things. If something negative is happening in one part of the world and everyone else dims their light in response, then the entire world loses its brightness. But when we keep shining, we create balance. We become reminders that goodness and joy still exist.
That doesn’t mean ignoring pain or pretending it’s not there. It means doing what you can to help and then continuing to live, laugh, love, and spread light. Your joy contributes to healing — globally.
As for the financial struggles he mentioned, I can relate deeply. When I was healing from my injury — around 2008–2009 — it was the time of the Great Recession. Many people were experiencing hardship, myself included. And yet, what got me through that time was a simple but powerful awareness inspired by the Michael Jackson song “Man in the Mirror.”
The lyrics say: “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change.”
That became my mantra. I couldn’t fix the entire world, but I could start with myself — my energy, my thoughts, my healing. And even though I didn’t imagine back then that I’d one day help others in this way, that focus on inner transformation became the foundation for everything I do now.
So if you want to make the world a better place — start with you. Heal your emotions. Raise your vibration. Choose happiness. Those individual shifts ripple outward and uplift the collective. And yes, give yourself full permission to feel good, to live life, and to have fun — even when the world feels heavy.
To return to our listener’s question: Is it really okay to be happy and have fun? The answer is a wholehearted yes. In fact, the more happy, healthy, and empowered each person becomes, the better this world is for all of us. Your happiness makes a difference.
So please — be happy. Laugh, enjoy life, celebrate, and live fully. And if you can help others along the way — through kindness, compassion, or contribution — even better. Together, we create a ripple of light that heals the world.
And on that note, please make a point to hit the share button on this episode — share it with someone you love, someone you care about, or even someone you don’t know. The more we spread joy and empowerment, the brighter this world becomes for everyone.
If you missed last week’s episode, I highly recommend listening to it. It’s filled with powerful insights and a beautiful volunteer session that will expand your awareness even further.
Until next time, have a most wonderful day, filled with happiness, laughter, and light. I look forward to connecting with you on the next episode. I’ll see you there.
Thank you for listening to Heal Yourself, Change Your Life.
People often reach out to say how much these episodes have given them hope, touched their hearts, or helped them stay positive during difficult times — or even awakened them to a completely new level of awareness of how amazing we all truly are.
If today’s episode touched your heart or expanded your mind in any way, please share it. As more people become empowered, we’ll collectively create a radical shift in world consciousness — showing what we are all capable of.
Each volunteer on the show continues their practice to reinforce their programming and maintain their results. And that’s the point — to show you that you really can create rapid results in your health and your life when you understand how to use your mind.
And remember, you are incredible. There’s so much happening in the subconscious that most people don’t realize — but when you learn to work with it consciously, you can transform your life.
If you’d like to send me a question or comment, visit BrandyGillmore.com. And if you’re currently experiencing physical pain and would like to volunteer for the show, you can sign up there as well.
Lastly, please remember: if you have any health issues, don’t avoid your doctors. Continue seeing them — and make it your goal to blow their minds with what you’re capable of using your own mind and energy.
With love and light,
Brandy Gillmore
IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychiatric or medical care.
If you struggle with negative thoughts, chronic pain, or chronic health issues, please continue seeing your doctor as recommended. Think of self-healing and mind-body healing as ways to partner with your doctor—keeping them informed and working as a team—so you can feel empowered in your health journey and fully embrace what’s possible through the power of your mind, emotions, and energy. Genuine change and consistent follow-through are key. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast.
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