Harvesting Happiness
768 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsHarvesting Happiness with Lisa Cypers Kamen broadcasts consciously prepared brain food from the beaches of Malibu, California and on-location.
HHTR promotes happiness, well-being and global human flourishing with a diverse and proactive collection of the greatest thought leaders and change agents who are devoting their lives to creating a better world in which to live.
Each episode focuses on personal-growth, human-interest, self-improvement, healthy lifestyle and positive psycho-social education.
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A Favorite Theme Revisited - The Mechanics of Change: Examining the Adaptable Mind with Richard Lane MD, PhD
August 10, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBThe human brain contains multiple systems designed to protect us and aid in our survival. When we experience trauma the event is stored in our memory as a way to maintain vigilance when we are confronted with future similar situations. Recent studies in cognitive neuroscience have uncovered new approaches that update the emotional content of our memories to reduce or negate the charge of previously traumatic experiences.. To explore the science of updating memories, Harvesting Happiness Podc...
A Favorite Theme Revisited - Spiritual Mastery: Exploring Divinity and Numinosity with Rabbi Wayne Dosick DD, PhD
August 03, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MBAs universal consciousness awakens in us all, how will our relationship with God transform? Will we allow God, the Divine, Source, or the Universe to speak to us in a way that lights the way toward compassion and love for all? Or, will we be headstrong, believing that only the God depicted by our religious beliefs will lead us to our individual holy land?. To seek out guidance on how we can redefine our spiritual practice, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a the...
A Favorite Theme Revisited - Body-Wise: Functional and Integrative Medicine for Women's Wellness with Aviva Romm MD
July 27, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 40.7 MBThe research on women’s health issues is an underserved area of study. Many women resort to becoming citizen scientists to sort out their symptoms in an effort to put the puzzle pieces together to achieve wellness. Conventional medicine rarely uses natural methods or plants to help women achieve proper wellness, opting instead for pharmaceuticals, which normally only serve to hide symptoms. To discover ways to put the art back into the medical arts, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cy...
A Favorite Theme Revisited - Anatomy of Grief: The Neuroscience of Love, Loss, & Social Stress with Mary-Frances O'Connor PhD
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Western society, the way we handle the death of a loved one is largely outsourced. No longer do we sit in our homes with a loved one who has departed, as we did in the past. This modification changes the way our brain processes our grief and may inhibit the realization that our loved one will not return to us. To discover ways to restore ourselves to a meaningful life after a loss, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the director of the Grief, Loss and Social S...
A Favorite Theme Revisited - Mental Muscle-Tone: Train Your Brain & Elevate Your Performance with Daya Grant PhD
July 13, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 33.8 MBYoga is an ancient practice designed to increase well-being. It integrates physical movements, breathwork, and mental relaxation techniques to calm the nervous system and relieve stress. In addition to added physical flexibility, yoga also increases mental muscle tone and resilience. To discover how practicing yoga changes the brain structurally and functionally, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Daya Grant. As an ...
A Favorite Theme Revisited - Switch Craft: The Virtues of Mental Agility with Elaine Fox PhD
July 06, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 36.9 MBHow open are you to new experiences? Have you found that with age comes a fear of learning new things? Research finds that being willing to admit that we may be wrong about truths we previously held while maintaining confidence is a central tenet of resilience. To discover some practical tips for keeping mental arthritis at bay, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen talks with Elaine Fox about the role of intellectual humility and psychological agility. Elaine is the Head of ...
A Favorite Theme Revisited: Switch Craft: The Virtues of Mental Agility with Elaine Fox PhD
July 06, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 36.9 MBHow open are you to new experiences? Have you found that with age comes a fear of learning new things? Research finds that being willing to admit that we may be wrong about truths we previously held while maintaining confidence is a central tenet of resilience. To discover some practical tips for keeping mental arthritis at bay, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen talks with Elaine Fox about the role of intellectual humility and psychological agility. Elaine is the Head of ...
Neurodynamics: Our Brains and Digital Technology with Carl D. Marci MD
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.1 MBThe lack of intimate, face to face human contact is causing record levels of depression and loneliness. Yet, it seems people, especially young adults, continually choose screen time over the opportunity to physically and emotionally connect with others. Is this a phenomenon of human evolution, or is this the objective of device and software corporations to increase advertising revenue? To seek out the antidote for the increase of device addiction and the decline of human connection, Harvesti...
Neurodynamics: Our Brains & Digital Technology with Carl D. Marci MD
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.1 MBThe lack of intimate, face to face human contact is causing record levels of depression and loneliness. Yet, it seems people, especially young adults, continually choose screen time over the opportunity to physically and emotionally connect with others. Is this a phenomenon of human evolution, or is this the objective of device and software corporations to increase advertising revenue? To seek out the antidote for the increase of device addiction and the decline of human connection, Harvesti...
Roadmapping Meaningful Lives with Marc Lesser
June 22, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 37.5 MBListening is a gift we give to ourselves and the person speaking. When we are curious and engaged with each other, our relationships become more satisfying and productive. But when was the last time you felt truly listened to and understood, in the workplace, or at home? To discover practices that enhance our daily experiences in this mysterious and sacred world, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen talks with speaker, mindfulness practitioner, and former Zen monk, Marc Lesse...
Grit, Grace, and the Power Tools of Courage with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
June 15, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat drives some people to take on circumstances they wouldn't choose for themselves to help those in need, speak for those who don't have a voice, or follow integrity toward the righteous path? Where does the spark of courage come from? To illuminate what gives us inner grit, grace, and the power of courage, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., Mariann Edgar Budde. Bishop Mariann refle...
Scientific Wellness: Healthcare in Our Hands with Nathan Price PhD
June 08, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat if it was possible to have a roadmap to optimize the health trajectory of your body? Wearables and AI can utilize set parameters based on personal genetic and historical data and help mitigate risk by suggesting preventative practices, decreasing the chance of suffering chronic illness. How much control will we have over our health in the future? To discover new scientific wellness techniques, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Nathan Price about putting...
Silver Linings Growth Book: Transforming and Transcending Trauma with Dr Edith Shiro
June 01, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 34.6 MBThe effects of trauma for those who endure it vary widely from person to person. Why are some able to use their traumatic experiences as a springboard for personal growth to lead fulfilling lives, and others become trapped by the injustice and are unable to escape the emotional, physical, and spiritual weight of it? To discover more about the aspects of post-traumatic growth and how it can offer a greater appreciation for life, improved relationships, and spiritual awakenings, Harvesting Hap...
Self-construction: An Inner and Outer Journey with Brian Lowery PhD
May 25, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 34.9 MBFrom birth, our self is created by other people. We inherently carry intergenerational baggage from our ancestors, then the process of constructing our ‘self’ comes from feedback about who we are from the time, culture, and society we grow up in. Do we truly have any control over who we are and who we will become? To discover the social construction behind what we consider our sense of self, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with social psychologist, and the Walter K...
Mothering Ourselves: Healing Primal Wounds to Stand Tall with Bethany E. Webster
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MBHow do you feel on Mother’s Day? Is it a day when you turn away from social media because you don’t have a flattering Mother’s Day meme you want to share? Do you spend time reflecting on your relationship with your mother and wish it would have been or will be different? Many people, including mothers, have a mother wound. To uncover ways we can heal our primal mother wound and be our true authentic selves, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with writer, coach, and i...
Hygge and Happiness: The Good Life is Always in Fashion with Meik Wiking
May 11, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.1 MBLook around your home. Notice what catches your eye that causes you stress and what things make you happy. More often than not, a pet or a photo of a family outing brings a moment of happiness, a new appliance or pair of shoes probably not as much. As the old adage says, money can’t buy happiness. So what can be done in and around the home to provide small bits of day-to-day joy? To find out, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the CEO of the Happiness Institute ...
Sex, Biology, and You with Dr. Stephen Furlich
May 04, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 39.2 MBDo you wish your partner understood you better? Have you considered that they may not be wired to? Biology and chemistry are important factors in why we communicate the way we do. Testosterone and Estrogen play a major role in social behaviors from a very young age. To empathetically examine what places men and women on opposite sides of the communication spectrum, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with sex and biology expert, Dr. Stephen Furlich He shares some of...
From Happiness to Hopefulness with Carol Graham PhD
April 27, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 35.2 MBHow would you define the American Dream? For some, it means hard work pays off, and for others, it represents a period of time in their lives. Some believe that time has come to a close. What makes different groups perceive things differently? To find out how culture impacts people’s perception of success and what hope has to do with it, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Leo Pasvolsky Senior Fellow at Brookings, College Park Professor at the University of Marylan...
Mind the Dash: Forging a Meaningful Life with Dean Rickles PhD
April 20, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 39 MBMost teenagers’ default setting is mimetic desire. Before online technologies were ubiquitous, teens would mimic the behavior of familial or social influences to shape their morality and conduct. During times of quiet reflection, they indulged in self-assessment. But with social media algorithms designed to manipulate the mind through wasted time, there are entire age groups that are becoming externally referenced. To discover ways to retain our individualism, Positive Psychology Podcast Ho...
From Angst to Awe: The Power of Life-Enhancing Anxiety with Kirk J. Schneider PhD
April 13, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 39.1 MBAs a human certain anxieties are a natural part of life. But, in our current culture, lack of alone time, screens that pummel us with non-stop data, and expectations of instant results and quick fixes, how do we have time to appreciate the awe that is our existence? To take a deep dive into how we can repair trauma and restore vitality to our lives, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Psychologist and Author Kirk J.Schneider about how to enhance life through anxi...
Retirement or Reinvention?: Designing Our Wisdom Years with Steve Lopez
April 06, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 37.8 MBWhat comes to mind when you think of retirement? Do you picture yourself lounging in a hammock on an island surrounded by aqua-blue water? Or, are you considering a job you can do to fill your time? To discover how we can best design our wisdom years, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with long-time Los Angeles Times columnist, four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and best-selling author, Steve Lopez. Steve shares essential takeaways from his book, Independence Day:...
Making Space for Joy: Declutter and Flourish with Tracy McCubbin
March 30, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 33.9 MBWhen you look around your space, what do you see? Is there a corner that seems a bit overcrowded? Is there a pile you’ve been meaning to tackle but can’t find the right time? Would you perhaps enjoy parking your car in the garage for extra comfort on cold or rainy days? To discover the art of lightening the load to uncover happiness, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with declutter queen, Tracy McCubbin. Tracy is the founder of dClutterly, a business that helps peo...
Environmental Toxins and The Impact to Our Health with Andrew Hartman MD
March 23, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 33.6 MBDid you know that 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes? And that starting some monthly supplements before allergy season can keep you breathing freely? For an in-depth look at the environmental toxins that impact our health, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Aaron Hartman MD, the founder of Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine. Aaron offers tips for maintaining a healthy immune system and shares s...
Illuminating Stories of Mental Health Misdiagnosis with Sarah Fay PhD
March 16, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 39.4 MBA medical doctor often diagnoses physical ailments through a series of lab tests, x-rays, observations, and data analysis. There are multiple proven guidelines and resources in place for the treatment of disease, fractures, organ failure, and other physical illnesses. But, for mental health diagnoses, one book, currently in its fifth revision, is the go-to manual for all mental health professionals. To explore how the manual was created, its major flaws, and the consequential misdiagnoses t...
Illuminating Stories of Mental Health Misdiagnosis with Sarah Fay PhD
March 16, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 39.4 MBA medical doctor often diagnoses physical ailments through a series of lab tests, x-rays, observations, and data analysis. There are multiple proven guidelines and resources in place for the treatment of disease, fractures, organ failure, and other physical illnesses. But, for mental health diagnoses, one book, currently in its fifth revision, is the go-to manual for all mental health professionals. To explore how the manual was created, its major flaws, and the consequential misdiagnoses tha...
Micro-Dosing Mindfulness: Tapping into The Power of Awe with Michael Amster MD
March 09, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBFor those who suffer from chronic pain, depression, or burn-out many physicians turn to pharmaceuticals as treatment. While pharmaceuticals may offer the temporary relief of symptoms, most have unpleasant side effects and never treat the root cause of an illness. Researchers are discovering that mindfulness and meditation practices are important factors in improving physical and mental health for complete wellness. To explore the awe-mazing possibilities of new treatment methods, Harvestin...
Age-Proofing Our Brains for Better Living with Marc Milstein PhD
March 02, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBThe inability to focus on the task at hand plagues all of us, sometimes. But there are times when distractions such as our phones, long to-do lists, and multiple people wanting our attention can be more mentally taxing than others. So, what can we do to build our mental resilience, improve memory, reduce stress, and live longer happier lives? To help clear out the cognition clutter, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks to doctor and author Marc Milstein about a bluepri...
On Becoming a Virtuoso of Life with Kenny Werner
February 23, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBMany people criticize their abilities. Whether it is taming an instrument or their voice, they judge themselves in lieu of experiencing the joy of the music they aspire to create. Exploring the peaceful space within and de-noising our minds offers the gift of sweet silence to those who find themselves distorted. To help us quell the constrictions of the mind and realize harmony, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with master musician and author Kenny Werner about bec...
Psyched Up: The Brain Science Behind the Human Story with Paul Bloom PhD
February 16, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 32.9 MBA sense of belonging is essential to human existence. Our ancestors needed to be part of a social group to be safe and provided for. Our need for acceptance still drives us. As an example, being ostracized in today’s ‘cancel’ culture has been referred to as a type of death. To better understand how the human mind has evolved to deal with the pressures of 24-hour access to social media and more, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Professor of Psychology at th...
The Yoga of Life: Beyond the Mat and Into the World with Sarah Platt-Finger
February 09, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBYoga studios have become ubiquitous in cities all over the US, and sales of yoga clothes and accessories are projected to grow by over 8% by 2029. But what does yoga’s popularity have to do with a personal yoga practice? To illuminate the real impacts of yoga beyond the mat, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Deepak Chopra’s private instructor and co-founder of ISHTA Yoga, Sarah Platt-Finger. Sarah shares core learnings from her book, Living in the Light: Yoga f...
Cultivating Dignity and Selfhood for the Deeply Forgetful with Stephen G. Post PhD
February 02, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 38.5 MBAge-related memory loss is a natural part of the aging process. Some people experience a more deeply-rooted memory issue, such as Alzheimer’s, and become deeply forgetful.. Deeply forgetful people often need caregivers for what used to be normal activities. While every case is different, there are some general guidelines on how to restore dignity and selfhood to those afflicted with dementia.. To dig deeper Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with physician, speaker, a...
Lifelong Learning and the Pleasures of Intellectual Development with Zena Hitz PhD
January 26, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 31.9 MBSocrates is credited with saying, “the unexamined life is not worth living”. Yet, our contemporary world of results-driven work leaves us very little time for ponderance. To unearth the benefits of growing our inner worlds through examination and contemplation, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author and founder of the Catherine Project, Zena Hitz. Zena shares examples of individuals, real and imagined, who enrich themselves with life-long learning to discover...
Sleep Well: How High-Quality Rest Will Change Your Life with Dr. Pedram Navab, DO, Esq
January 19, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 33.8 MBCan you remember the last time you woke up feeling completely refreshed and ready to start the new day with bright eyes? If not, you may be like the millions of other people around the world who suffer from some form of sleep deprivation. To discover the keys to more restful sleep and how to eliminate the distractions that keep us from fading into all stages of sleep, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a sleep medicine specialist about how to get high-quality res...
Story-Crafting: Using Brain Science to Share Our Narratives with Lisa Cron
January 11, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 34.1 MBEvery person’s experience in life is different. From a very young age, we learn what actions help us get what we need to survive and thrive. All of these learnings eventually form our belief system, our story. When our beliefs are challenged we are hard-wired to defend ourselves or flee. To find out if these early evolutionary patterns help us in modern-day society or are an outdated response we have yet to shed, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author Lisa Cr...
Fun and Your Health: A Joyful Prescription with Mike Rucker PhD
January 05, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 30.8 MBIn western cultures, many people have been led to believe that if we consume, share, or do the right things, happiness is right around the corner. But, how many of us have turned the corner only to find boredom or loneliness? To unpack the secret to finding joy in everyday activities, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with organizational psychologist and behavioral scientist, Mike Rucker about the connection between, fun, health, and time management. He describes th...
Listener Favorite Returns: Psychology of Money: Finessing Financial Security with Michelle Singletary & Scott Nations
December 29, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 54.6 MBThese days, more often than not, financial market headlines include the terms ‘market crash’, ‘bubble bursting’, ‘inflation’, or ‘downturn’. What do these terms mean for long-term investors or for those who don’t invest but are impacted by job loss or economic hardship? How can everyday Americans attain enough financial security to be happy? To get expert advice about staying financially healthy, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two economic experts who talk abou...
Listener Favorite Returns: Complicated Connections: Mind Games and Broken Bonds with Deborah Vinall PsyD & Kristina Sharp PhD
December 22, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 55.1 MBThe widely-used adage ‘you can’t pick your family’ generally translates into making the best of what you have when you have no choice in the matter. People rarely have the option to choose who provides their mental and physical nourishment, especially children. How we handle relationships with relatives once we reach adulthood is up to us. But, if we have been subject to years of gaslighting or mental manipulation, it can be difficult to discern between what we believe is good for us and what...
Conflict Whispering: Collaborate, Communicate, and Negotiate Resolution with Douglas Noll JD & Jim Tamm JD
December 11, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 52.1 MBThink about all the times you felt angry today. Were you in traffic and someone using their phone cut you off? Did your teenager shout at you because you told them they couldn’t do something after school? How did you respond? Calmly or did you get defensive?   To gain a better understanding of some specific tools we can use to de-escalate tense situations and have better communication with our friends and loved ones, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two legal...
Advanced Mental Health and Alternatives to the Medication Merry-Go-Round with Gregory Scott Brown MD & David Feifel MD
December 06, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 55 MBA study by the National Institute of Health found an estimated 21 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2020. Beyond the sheer number of people affected, what makes these findings astounding is the limited number of treatment options available for those who reach out for help. To gain perspective into the issue and discover why many suffering from clinical depression don’t reach out for help, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speak...
Mental Immunity: For the Passionately Ignorant and Willfully Disinformed with Andy Norman PhD & Renata Salecl PhD
December 01, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 60.3 MBWhat is true is not always what some choose to believe. There are some people who subscribe to the ignorance is bliss philosophy and others have difficulty discerning which information is born in conspiracy or in science. To gain a better understanding of those who wish to remain passionately ignorant and willfully disinformed, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors who specialize in the science of the mind. In Andy Norman’s book, Mental Immunity: Infectiou...
Medical Journeys: Kinder Doctors and Resilient Patients with Adam Stern MD & David Richman
November 24, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 59.6 MBA staggering statistic of today’s medical care is that in the average doctor-patient interaction, the doctor interrupts the patient within 18 seconds. This quick interruption offers very little time for a connection to be formed between a doctor and their patient. This transactional approach hinders the clinicians’ ability to provide solutions to patients who may not feel as if they were unable to express their true needs. To discover the steps being taken to raise the bedside manner bar, Pos...
Brain Boosting: The Art of Mental Muscle-Toning with Elaine Fox PhD, Amit Goswami PhD & Valentina R Onisor MD
November 17, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 59.7 MBThere are many facets of the human experience we have yet to fully comprehend. While we have mapped out the systems and attributes of our physical bodies, very little is understood about the intuitive and spiritual aspects of our complex selves. Quantum physics offers us a glimpse into our connection with the universe. To help us navigate the widely uncharted territory of the ethereal, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with three authors who write about mental agility,...
The Virtues of Love and Morality with Dr Stephen G. Post & Phil Zuckerman PhD
November 10, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 56 MBWhat navigates your internal moral compass? Do you subscribe to a religion or belief in supernatural power to guide you? Or do you allow innate love, compassion, and empathy to steer you toward a better earthly experience for all? To examine the moral weight of religious obedience, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two professors about their books that address the virtues of love and morality. Prolific author Dr. Stephen G. Post discusses the virtue of love and un...
Our Field of Dreams: Reimagining the Future with Karen Cerulo, Janet Ruane & Michael Clinton
November 03, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 60 MBFrom the famous ‘I have a dream’ speech by Martin Luther King to referring to America as the land of dreams, society often guides us toward creating a dream, or aspiration, to attain. Studies show that those dreams may change over time due to age, race, gender, and societal factors. To get the low down on higher intentions, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with three authors about what we dream of and why we have longer to acquire our aspirations. Co-authors Karen Cer...
The Secrets of Good-Enoughness and The Good Life with Professors Andreas Elpidoru & Avram Alpert
October 27, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 53.9 MBThere is a wide gap between feeling not enough and good enough. The secret to feeling good enough is using boredom and frustration to propel us forward toward achieving our goals. We become frustrated when we face obstacles to getting things we care about and it forces us to try another way of something new. By embracing our imperfections, and relinquishing our need to be right, we can all lead a good-enough life. To discover how to use our emotions in a way that creates a greater good for ou...
Traumatic Legacies: Reconciling Our Emotional Baggage with Galit Atlas PhD & Elizabeth Rosner
October 21, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 60.6 MBEven though humans grasp the double-helix-shaped chain of our DNA strands, very little is understood about the information that is passed down from generation to generation. Physical attributes can be decisively attributed to the traits of our ancestors but what about the memories, and traumas that make up our emotional inheritance? To discover the ways emotional inheritance can nurture us, and cause grief, secrets, and confusion, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks wit...
Urban Alchemy: Restoring Joy in Our Cities with Majora Carter & Molly Rose Kauffman
October 13, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWith many US cities falling into disrepair following the pandemic, business downturns, and brain drains, the term ‘Hometown Proud’ has become almost non-existent. Young talent looks elsewhere for opportunities to make their mark leaving once vibrant towns uncared for. What will it take to empower inhabitants to restore our beautiful cities and rekindle once thriving communities? To merge architecture, positive psychology, and what it means to create a better and just life for all, Positive ...
Meaning-Making: Loss, Love, and Life Lessons with Susan Lax & Barbara Becker
October 06, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 57.7 MBMost people in our society celebrate life once a year with lavish birthday parties, happy songs, and sweet gatherings. But, when it comes to bereavement, grief, death, and loss we tend to tiptoe around the subjects. If we followed the philosophy of our ancestors we would appreciate life more by having meaningful conversations about our mortality. To traverse the normally taboo territory of loss, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors who have written about ...
Psychological Fitness: Managing Our Minds with Dr Gregory S. Brown MD & Dr Joan Rosenberg PhD
September 29, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 56.4 MBSelf-care has become a diluted term thrown about by many who only intend to sell beauty care products. But, true self-care is so much more than physical relaxation. Complete self-care encompasses mental and emotional health and psychological fitness. With over 40 million Americans struggling from some level of anxiety or depression, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen questions the experts about how we can regain balance and manage our minds. Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Gregor...
Voices Carry: Stories of Power, Equality, and Respect with Elizabeth Lesser & Donna Freitas PhD
September 22, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 60.6 MBThroughout human history, men have been the storytellers and the scribes. How might our cultures have changed if we also had versions of herstory to study and learn from? Who might we be today if matriarchy guided our dreams, ambitions, and basic needs? To ponder these questions and understand how women can lean into their power, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors who research stories of power, equality, and respect. Elizabeth Lesser shares stories of w...