Ep. 122 - Risk-Taking and Happiness with Russell Heath

In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk with Russell Heath and discuss the idea of risk-taking with regard to happiness.

In his teens, Russell Heath hitchhiked to Alaska and lived in a cabin on the banks of the Tanana River; in his twenties, he lived in Italy and then traveled overland across the Sahara, through the jungles and savannas of Africa, and into southern Asia; in his thirties, he sailed alone around the world in a wooden boat; in his forties, he wrote novels; and in his fifties, he bicycled the spine of the Rockies from Alaska to Mexico. He’s worked on the Alaska Pipeline, as an environmental lobbyist in the Alaska Legislature, and run a storied environmental organization fighting to protect Alaska’s coastal rainforests. In 2011, he moved to New York City to dig deep into leadership development and now coaches business and non-profit leaders intent on making big things happen in the world. He lives in a cabin on the coast of Maine and is building a boat that he will row around Newfoundland.

Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.

Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the Bay Area and the founder of howtohappy.com. He is a Utah native who has long been interested in human development and health. He double majored in psychology and health policy, and graduated Magna Cum Laude through the Honors College at the University of Utah. How to Happy strives to provide thoughtful and actionable insights on living a happier life.

We believe happiness is the result of self-awareness, balance and a positive mindset, among a myriad of other things. Our goal is to inspire you to see life through a new lens by adding strategies and exercises to your toolbox, then encouraging you to take action. We are all capable of being happier, let’s work together to find the best pathways to get there.

Together we're out to cause more happiness in the world!

Russell Heath

Coaching website: http://russellheath.net/

Author website: https://russellheathauthor.com/

Dr. Alice Fong

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Donovon Jenson

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Michael Lira, Voice Actor

Opening Credits Voice

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Information on this video is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling.

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