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Live Happy Now

517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 497 ratings

Bringing you scientifically proven tips and ideas to live a happier and more meaningful life through interviews with positive psychology and well-being thought leaders.

The editors of Live Happy magazine bring you best-selling authors and happiness gurus that share their knowledge on topics such as wellness, gratitude, well-being and mindfulness. Interviews are conducted with people like Shawn Achor, Michelle Gielan, Dr. Christine Carter, Margaret Greenberg, Dr. Drew Ramsey, Gretchen Rubin, Barbara Fredrickson, Tal Ben-Shahar, Deepak Chopra, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Stacy Kaiser, Darin McMahon, Michelle McQuaid, Fred Luskin, Shani Robins, Kristin Neff, Dr. Rick Hanson, and many more.

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Episodes

How Happiness is Changing in the U.S. With Dr. Lara Aknin

March 26, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Each year, the release of the World Happiness Report gives new insight into global well-being. On this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Lara Aknin, a distinguished professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University and one of the editors of the report. Lara explains why the U.S. fell out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time in the report’s history, which age group is thriving in the U.S., and shares some encouraging findings about how benevolence is changing worldwide....

Healing Paws With Heather Stohr

March 21, 2024 18:04 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Plenty of research shows that pets can help us heal, and now even hospitals are warming up to the idea. On this episode, host Brittany Derrenbacher sits down with Heather Stohr, a certified child life specialist at Norton Children’s in Louisville, KY.  Heather manages the facility dog program at Norton Healthcare, which allows animals to play a very important role in the healing process for patients, families, and caregivers. Find out how they are changing lives one hospital bed at a time. ...

Meet Happy Activist Will Thomas and Celebrate the International Day of Happiness

March 19, 2024 14:33 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, and that makes it the perfect time to meet Will Thomas, a Happy Activist who founded Good News magazine during the pandemic to give people a break from the steady stream of negative news. What was supposed to be a one-off publication has grown into a thriving media brand with magazines in eight communities. In this episode, Will joins host Paula Felps to explain how it evolved and why it’s so important to spread positivity in your own communit...

Move From Surviving to Thriving With Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

March 12, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

If you feel like you’re stuck in survival mode, this week’s episode is just what the doula ordered! Host Paula Felps sits down with life doula and author Brandi Sellerz-Jackson to talk about her new book, On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors, which is part memoir, part roadmap to leading a happier, healthier life. She’s here to offer tips on how each of us can go from surviving to thriving and discovering true joy. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we should treat ...

Celebrate International Women’s Day With Amber Olson Rourke

March 05, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

This week, we celebrate International Women’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about how women can help empower and support each other. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Amber Olson Rourke, an award-winning marketing executive, mom, co-founder of the direct sales company Neora, and co-host of the Built to Win podcast. Amber is passionate about empowering women to step into their full potential and reach for more than they think is possible, and she’s here to talk abou...

Celebrating 10 Years of #HappyActs With Deborah K. Heisz

February 27, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Throughout March, Live Happy celebrates Happiness Month with 31 days of happy actions that we call #HappyActs. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz about how we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary of #HappyActs and how you can share happiness with our new digital wall on the International Day of Happiness on March 20. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why practicing happiness with intention is so good for you. What a #HappyAct is — and how you...

Musicians on Call With Katy Epley

February 22, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Music has the power to help us heal, and that’s why one Musicians on Call delivers music where it might be needed most: the hospital. This volunteer organization connects musicians with hospitals to provide live and recorded music to patients. In this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by Katy Epley, executive vice president at Musicians on Call, to learn how this program came about and how it has changed the lives of both patients and the musicians who perform for them. In this episode, ...

Enduring the Loss of Love With Clare Mackintosh

February 20, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Enduring the Loss of Love With Clare Mackintosh Grief and loss are an inevitable aspect of love, and this week, best-selling author Clare Mackintosh sits down with host Paula Felps to discuss her new book, I Promise It Won’t Always Hurt Like This. Written years after the death of her son, it’s filled with important insights about love, loss, and the journey to healing — and shares hope for those who are walking through a painful time.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why grief and lov...

Embracing Self-Love with Brittany & Sarah

February 13, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, so today, we want to talk about the greatest love of your life — yourself. In this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by Brittany Derrenbacher and Sarah Pavey of The Healing Collective in Louisville, Kentucky. In their practices, Brittany and Sarah teach clients how to discover a deep lasting love for themselves, and they also hold workshops on creating self-love vision boards. Today, they’re sharing some insights on how self-love improves our lives...

Rethinking Your Relationship With Dr. Julia DiGangi

February 06, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

It’s February, which means the message of love and Valentine’s Day is all around us. But did you know this is the make-or-break time for many couples? This week, host Paula Felps welcomes Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist and author of Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power. She’s here to discuss some common mistakes we make in our relationships and how we can improve those relationships by learning more about what our brains – not our hearts – are doing to com...

Building Love With Maria Baltazzi

January 30, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

As we approach February, our minds turn to love. For the next few weeks, Live Happy Now will look at the many ways love shows up in our lives and how we can create more of it. To kick it off, host Paula Felps talks with Maria Baltazzi, author of Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct and Produce the Life You Want. In her book, Maria outlines eight happiness essentials and, not surprisingly, one of them is love. In this episode she talks about some of the practices we can use to buil...

Launch Your Awakening Adventure With Steve Taylor

January 23, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Throughout January, we’ve been sharing practices that can help you create habits that increase your wellbeing. And now, it’s time for an adventure! This week, host Paula Felps talks with Steve Taylor, a best-selling author and senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University in England. Steve has devoted his life to investigating spiritual awakenings for himself and others and his new book, The Adventure: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Awakening, provides a roadmap to walk through practices to he...

The 3-Minute Meditation with Richard Dixey

January 16, 2024 15:13 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

As we venture a little farther into the new year, it’s a good time to pause, take a breath, and – if you have three minutes – learn to meditate! This week, host Paula Felps is joined by  Richard Dixey, a lifelong student of Buddhism who has devoted the past 15 years of his life to teaching meditation. His new book, Three Minutes a Day: A Fourteen Week Course to Learn Meditation and Transform Your Life, is designed to teach readers how to change their lives with simple meditation practices...

How Animals Help Us Heal with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore

January 12, 2024 18:26 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore knows first-hand the trauma caused by grief and loss. And she also knows how animals can help us heal. On this episode, host Brittany Derrenbacher sits down with Dr. Jo, founder of the Arizona-based Selah Carefarm, which provides a compassionate, healing space for those who have suffered trauma and loss. Listen in as they discuss how humans and animals help each other heal from abuse, trauma, and grief. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why animals are such experts at h...

Create a Humor Habit for 2024 With Paul Osincup

January 09, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

What’s so funny about 2024? You’re about to find out! This week, host Paula Felps talks with Paul Osincup, a speaker, corporate trainer, and author of the forthcoming book The Humor Habit. Paul recognizes the importance of humor as a tool to relieve stress, improve our physical and mental health, and to make the world more enjoyable for ourselves and those around us. He’s here to tell us how to create a humor strategy for 2024 and make it a healthier, funnier, and happier year. In this ep...

Take an Inner Field Trip With Leesa Renee Hall

January 02, 2024 17:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

If you’re looking for an adventure to start the new year, why not take an inner field trip? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Leesa Renee Hall, a mental health wellness advocate and author of the Inner Field Trip workbook, which helps explore what drives us, what oppresses us, and helps us identify our personal biases. Armed with that information, Leesa says we can change the way we move through the world and transform our relationships — which seems like a great way to start the ye...

Celebrate the Season With Straight No Chaser

December 21, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

The holidays are here, which means we’ve been filling our ears with the sounds of the season. As we hit the final stretch, host Paula Felps sits down with Jasper Smith of the popular a capella group Straight No Chaser. Since being discovered on YouTube, this group has become an international sensation and has become part of a holiday tradition for many. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a 10-year-old video from college launched the band’s career. Why Straight No Chaser has become synon...

Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season With Gina Moffa

December 19, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Grief is a difficult path to walk any time of the year, but during the holiday season, it becomes even more challenging. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Gina Moffa, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in grief and trauma. Her new book, Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss, is a travel companion guide to the most difficult journey people will take in their lives. In this episode, Gina talks specifically about how grief is compounded during the h...

What Animals Can Tell Us With Joan Ranquet

December 14, 2023 14:48 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

If you’ve ever wished you could talk to the animals, we’ve got great news for you: Today’s guest says you can! Join host Brittany Derrenbacher as she sits down with Joan Ranquet, a well-known animal communicator, author, TEDx speaker, educator, and animal advocate. Joan and Brittany talk about the many ways we can learn to listen to our animals and they also discuss the benefits of “tapping,” which Joan talks about in her newest book, Emotional Freedom Technique for Animals and Their Human...

Managing Family Dysfunction During the Holiday Season With Trakida Maldonado

December 12, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Holidays are the time for gathering with family and that can often be stressful. But having a good strategy in place can help make the season run more smoothly. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Trakida Maldonado, a licensed professional counselor for SonderMind who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to the table. In this episode, Trakida offers actionable advice for navigating common holiday situations with family members, setting boundaries before your holiday gatherings...

Practicing Forgiveness for the Holiday Season With Barbara J. Hunt

December 05, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

This year, as you’re shopping for the perfect holiday gift, why not put forgiveness on your list? It’s always the perfect size, never goes out of style, and it’s also like giving a gift to yourself. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Barbara J. Hunt, a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of Forgiveness Made Easy. Barbara explains how forgiveness is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves and how we can use forgiveness as a practice to help us navi...

Maintaining Optimism Throughout the Holiday Season With Dr. Emily Bashah

November 28, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Studies show that our world is becoming less optimistic, but this week’s guest believes we can change that — and we can start this holiday season. Dr. Emily Bashah is a psychologist whose private practice specializes in mental illness, collective trauma, grief, and relationship dynamics. She’s also co-host of The Optimistic American podcast, where she and Paul Johnson create space for a positive and hopeful view of America and help us feel more optimistic about the future. In this episode, s...

Managing Holiday Anxiety With Dr. David Rosmarin

November 21, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

For many people, the holiday season marks an increase in anxiety. But this week’s guest explains why that’s not always a bad thing! Dr. David Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of the Center for Anxiety. He’s also author of the new book, Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You, and in this episode he talks about why the holidays cause so much anxiety and offers tips for thriving throughout ...

The Joy of Senior Pets With Dr. Julie Buzby

November 16, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

November is Adopt a Senior Pet month, and that makes it the perfect time to talk to Dr. Julie Buzby, an integrative veterinarian with a special place in her heart for senior pets. She’s here to talk with host Brittany Derrenbacher about some of the misconceptions we often have about senior dogs and why in many cases a senior pet may be the best option for adoption. So listen in as she and Brittany talk about what senior pets can do for us—and what we should be doing for them.   In this epi...

Rethinking Gratitude With Casey Johnson

November 14, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

November is National Gratitude Month, and this year, we decided to look at gratitude through a new lens. Host Paula Felps and Social Media Marketing Manager Casey Johnson went on a quest to find fresh new ways to practice gratitude, and in this episode, they share several unique ways to bring gratitude into your life. They’re here to talk about what they found and how these new practices can help improve your well-being — and they even share ways to get the whole family involved. In this ...

Defeating SAD With Dr. Norman Rosenthal

November 07, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Now that we’ve turned back our clocks, it’s time for shorter days — and for many, that also means the onset of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with world-renowned researcher and psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal, the doctor who was instrumental in identifying SAD and also pioneered light therapy as treatment. His new book, Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons, provides a roadmap for beating this disorder and in this episode...

Discovering the Happiness Essentials With Maria Baltazzi

October 31, 2023 20:01 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

When you’re going on a trip, it’s important to make sure you pack all the essentials. And when you’re starting a journey to well-being, you need to pack the happiness essentials. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Emmy Award-winning television producer, well-being teacher, and author Maria Baltazzi about her new book, Take A Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct and Produce the Life You Want. A world traveler who has developed and produced TV shows around the globe, including the hit r...

Tuning Into Sound Therapy With Laura Widney

October 26, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Sound frequencies can change not only our mental state, but change how we feel physically, too. Laura Widney first began using sound frequencies to help her wellness clients manage stress and anxiety. As she learned its many applications, she became chief innovation officer of Soaak, a company that offers sound therapy on the go. In this episode, she talks about how we all can use sound frequencies to boost our energy, enhance our focus, and improve our overall sense of well-being. In this...

Finding Happiness in Hard Times with Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher

October 24, 2023 15:42 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

The world is experiencing an extremely difficult time right now, and sometimes that can leave us wondering if it’s selfish — or even possible — to pursue happiness in such a chaotic time. This week host Paula Felps sits down with Matt Derrenbacher, Solo Rabbi for Congregation Beth Shalom in Columbia, Missouri, to talk about why searching for happiness right now is so important and how we can find — and offer — comfort in the face of so much uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn: Wha...

Overcoming Unhappiness at Work With Greg Kettner

October 17, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

If you don’t love your life at work, you’re not alone. New research shows that workers are the unhappiest they’ve been in years, so this week host, Paula Felps sits down with Greg Kettner, founder of the organization Work Happy and an expert in workplace well-being. They’re here to talk about what’s making us so unhappy on the job and what we can do about it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why workers are less satisfied now than during the pandemic. What unhappiness on the job is doing...

Celebrating The Purest Bond With Jen Golbeck

October 12, 2023 14:45 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

We know that the bonds we have with our pets are special, but this week’s guest may have you thinking about that connection at a deeper level. Jen Golbeck is the creator of social media’s popular The Golden Ratio channel, which shares photos and videos of her rescued golden retrievers. In this episode, she talks with host Brittany Derrenbacher about her new book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection, which provides the science behind those incredible bonds and offers ne...

Tap Out Anxiety With Brad Yates

October 10, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

If you’ve ever wished there was a magic way to make anxiety disappear, this week’s guest has the next best thing! Brad Yates is an expert in emotional freedom tapping, also known as EFT or tapping. This practice combines the principles of acupuncture and positive psychology to help people overcome fears, relieve stress, and enjoy greater well-being. In this episode, Brad — author of the best-selling children’s book The Wizard’s Wish and co-author of the book Freedom at your Fingertips — expl...

Celebrating 10 Years of Happiness With Deborah K. Heisz

October 03, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Ten years ago, the happiness movement was just beginning to gain a global presence – and that paved the way for the birth of a company called Live Happy. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Deborah Heisz, CEO and co-founder of Live Happy LLC, to look back on 10 years of sharing happiness. Deb explains how her work in personal development led to discovering positive psychology and how that opened the door to launching a company that remains committed to sharing the many ways we can discove...

Unwinding Anxiety With Dr. Jud Brewer

September 26, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Anxiety is so pervasive today that more than 40 million adults in the U.S. are living with it. This week’s guest, Dr. Jud Brewer, offers new insights into this growing problem and provides simple steps to help end the cycle of constant worrying.  As New York Times best-selling author and director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, Dr. Jud released the book Unwinding Anxiety in 2021 and now the same techniques used in his book are available the Unwinding Anxi...

Happy Activist Becca Finley: Taking the Arts to Rural Communities

September 19, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Creative arts such as painting, dancing, acting, and singing can play a powerful role in self-care and mental health, but they’re often overlooked – especially in rural communities. This week, host Paula Felps sits down Happy Activist Becca Finley, founder of This is Noteworthy, a nonprofit designed to help creatives explore their artistic gifts and discover what it can do for them and the community they live in.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it’s important for creatives to lear...

Introducing Happiness Unleashed With Brittany Derrenbacher

September 14, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Animals play an important role in our happiness, and with this new podcast from Live Happy, you’re going to learn why they’re so good for us and how to nurture our relationships with them. Each month, therapist and pet loss expert Brittany Derrenbacher will sit down with a new guest to explore some of the many ways we benefit from our relationships with animals. In this inaugural episode, she’s joined by Paula Felps, host of the Live Happy Now podcast, to talk about why we’re doing this podc...

Why We Need to Talk About Mental Illness With Gabe Howard

September 12, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

We’ve become more comfortable with talking openly about mental health, but we’re still reluctant to talk about mental illness. This week’s guest knows first-hand the challenges of mental illness and why it’s so important to talk about it. Gabe Howard is an author, speaker, and host of the Inside Mental Health podcast. After being committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003, Gabe was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders and today he uses his experience to help others navigate and unde...

Using Your Mind to Improve Your Health With Dr. Ellen J. Langer

September 05, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

It’s a common belief that we must live with ailments and declining well-being as we age. But this week’s guest, Dr. Ellen J. Langer, has decades of research that tells a different story. Known as the mother of mindfulness, Ellen is highly regarded as one of America’s most influential psychologists. Her new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health, shows how our thoughts and perspectives can change our health. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why embracing mind-body unit...

Why More Money Doesn’t Equal More Happiness With Tal Ben-Shahar

August 29, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Why More Money Doesn’t Equal More Happiness With Tal Ben-Shahar We’ve all heard that money can’t buy happiness, and new research is telling us why. This week, host Paula Felps talks with author and lecturer Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, co-founder of The Happiness Studies Academy and creator of the Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies at Centenary University. Tal talks about recent findings that show how our perception of money is damaging our happiness — and what we can do about it. In this epi...

The Science of Positivity With Marsha and the Positrons

August 24, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

We are now back in school, and this week’s guest is going to be everyone’s favorite science teacher! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Marsha Goodman, a cognitive neuroscientist turned popular children’s singer, songwriter and recording artist who performs under the name Marsha and the Positrons. As the name implies, her music is imbued with positivity and teaches listeners about things like kindness, friendship, and taking care of the planet and the people who live on it. She als...

Happy Activist Nancy Giammarco: Brightening Lives with Art

August 22, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Doing good for others is good for us! This week, we’re talking with Happy Activist Nancy Giammarco, a musician who rediscovered her love of art during the pandemic. She started enhancing children’s simple drawings for fun, which led to the creation of The Joanne Project, which she named after her late mother. Now, she focuses on bringing joy to children by turning simple drawings into works of art. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the pandemic served as a catalyst for starting this p...

IPPA Recap with Andrea Goeglein

August 15, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

The International Positive Psychology Association held its semi-annual World Congress in July. Over the next several weeks, Live Happy Now host Paula Felps is talking with thought leaders about some of the main themes that emerged during this year’s event and what takeaways we can borrow to improve our well-being. This week, Andrea Goeglein addresses some of the growing concerns about loneliness and the lack of social connections as well as giving us a fresh perspective on the World Happines...

Overcoming Loneliness With Dr. Randall Hansen

August 08, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Loneliness is a tremendous problem in today’s world, and solving it begins with understanding the root cause of it. In this episode, author and educator Dr. Randall Hansen sits down with host Paula Felps to talk about why loneliness has become an epidemic, what it’s doing to us, and what we can do about it.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it truly “takes a village” to combat loneliness. How to reach out to others who may be feeling isolated and lonely. How our social media habit...

What’s New in Season 9 With Deborah Heisz

August 01, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MB

It’s the start of a brand-new season for Live Happy Now and we’ve added some things to make your life happier! In this episode, Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz and host Paula Felps share some of the new ways we’re working to deliver happiness to you every day.  In this episode, you'll learn: What to expect from our new pet podcast, Happiness Unleashed with Brittany Derrenbacher. How to get happiness delivered to your inbox every week. Why we want to know about the Happy A...

Easing Back-to-School Anxiety With Dr. Laura Phillips

July 25, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

It’s time to go back to school, and for some kids — and their parents — that means a whole lot of stress. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Dr Laura Phillips, the Senior Director and a Senior Neuropsychologist in the Learning and Development Center at the Child Mind Institute. Laura specializes in working with children who have learning disorders, mood disorders and anxiety, among other things, and in this episode, she explains how going back to school can create anxiety for kids of al...

Happy Activist Dawn McMullan: Changing Lives in the Congo

July 18, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Doing good for others is good for us! With our new Happy Activist series, we’re spotlighting ordinary people who are changing the world around them just by doing good. Every few weeks we’ll introduce you to a new Happy Activist, and for this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Dawn McMullan, who found her calling when she met a woman who had fled the Democratic Republic of Congo. As Dawn learned more about the plight of girls and young women in the Congo, she was compelled to act. Today, sh...

Writing for Well-being with Beth Kempton

July 11, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MB

Can picking up a pen change your life? This week’s guest says it can! Beth Kempton has been writing nearly her entire life, and she’s learned the value of a daily writing practice. Her latest book, The Way of the Fearless Writer, looks at the many ways writing can help clarify our goals, reconnect us with our dreams, and teach us to listen to our inner voice. In this episode, she explains how becoming a writer is more about what it does for your soul than becoming a best-seller — and how ju...

Our Favorite Episodes for a Happy Summer

July 05, 2023 14:50 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

We are now officially in the middle of summer, and that means it’s time to take it a little bit easier and take time for ourselves. So this week, host Paula Felps sits down with Live Happy brand marketing manager Casey Johnson to look at some of their favorite episodes offering great advice on how to have a happier summer. They revisit a few of their faves and tell us why these episodes are perfect for helping us make the most of this summer.

Living With Intention With Dr. Greg Hammer

June 27, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

We know that the mind and body are connected, but how do we use that knowledge to create our best life? This week, host Paula Felps is talking with Dr Greg Hammer, a Stanford University School of Medicine professor, physician, and a mindfulness expert who developed the four-step GAIN method of mindfulness. As he explains in his book, GAIN without Pain, this is an acronym for Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention and Nonjudgement. He teaches this method to reduce stress and increase well-being, an...

Processing Grief Through Music with Morgan James

June 22, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

We know that listening to music can help heal our hearts, but what can it do for the songwriter? In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Morgan James, a singer and songwriter who has appeared on Broadway stages and with symphony orchestras in addition to writing and recording her own music. While working on her latest album, she and Doug Wamble — her husband and cowriter —were grappling with the devastating illnesses of dear friends. Morgan explains how they put the tangled emotions of ...

Guests

Deborah Heisz
8 Episodes
Chris Libby
5 Episodes
Paula Felps
5 Episodes
Carin Rockind
3 Episodes
Lea Waters
3 Episodes
Amy Blankson
2 Episodes
Jon Kabat
2 Episodes
Karen Guggenheim
2 Episodes
Stacy Kaiser
2 Episodes
Tiffany Shlain
2 Episodes
Ariel Garten
1 Episode
Courtney Carver
1 Episode
Dan Buettner
1 Episode
Daniel Pink
1 Episode
Dr. Daniel Amen
1 Episode
Dr. Samantha Brody
1 Episode
Dr. Sasha Heinz
1 Episode
Isaac Lidsky
1 Episode
Jeff Sanders
1 Episode
Jennifer Louden
1 Episode
Jonathan Haidt
1 Episode
Kristin Neff
1 Episode
Mark Nepo
1 Episode
Mary Pipher
1 Episode
Neil Pasricha
1 Episode
Nick Ortner
1 Episode
Peter Montoya
1 Episode
Rebecca West
1 Episode
Rosalind Wiseman
1 Episode
Ruth Soukup
1 Episode
Sheri Salata
1 Episode
Srikumar Rao
1 Episode
Stefan Sagmeister
1 Episode
Susan Hyatt
1 Episode
Tal Ben-Shahar
1 Episode
Wil Wheaton
1 Episode