Live Happy Now
519 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 497 ratingsBringing 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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Creating a Healthier Home for the Holidays With Tonya Harris
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBThe holiday season is upon us, and we want to help you have a healthier, happier season! This week, Tonya Harris — a board-certified holistic nutritionist and author of The Slightly Greener Method — is back to talk about some of the surprising dangers and toxins that are hidden in our favorite holiday decorations and traditions. Then, she’ll tell us how to trade them in for healthier choices. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your holiday decorations might not be as safe as you thought....
Discovering Your Individual Design with Erin Claire Jones
November 09, 2021 15:17 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBHow well do you know yourself — and do you want to know more? In this episode, we talk with Erin Claire Jones, a leadership coach who uses the principles of human design to help people understand their individual behavior. In this episode, you’ll learn: The spiritual principles behind human design. How to discover your personal “type”. How understanding your type could change the way you make decisions.
Celebrating National Gratitude Month With Paula Felps and Casey Johnson
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBNovember is National Gratitude Month and of course, there’s no way we’d let it pass without a celebration! This week, Live Happy’s own Casey Johnson sits down with Paula Felps to talk about a new gratitude challenge we’re launching and to announce some exciting new things happening with Live Happy. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it’s so important to practice gratitude How to be part of the Live Happy Gratitude Challenge What’s new on the Live Happy site
Become Your Own Biggest Cheerleader With Mel Robbins
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat if you could change your entire day—every day—with a high five? This week’s guest is going to tell you how! Mel Robbins is an international bestselling author who specializes in personal transformation. Her latest book, The High 5 Habit, introduces a fascinating, scientifically proven new way to become your own biggest cheerleader. She’s here today to tell you how a simple high five is about to change your life. In this episode, you’ll learn: What happens to your brain when you give ...
The Power of Yoga Rituals With Kori Hahn
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMost of us think of yoga as a physical practice, but today’s guest shows us how it can help us develop our intuition and encourage us to follow our dreams. Kori Hahn is a yogi who promotes soul growth through practices like yoga and meditation. Her new book, Rituals of the Soul: Using the 8 Ancient Principles of Yoga to Create a Modern & Meaningful Life, explores yoga through the ancient text called the Yoga Sutras. Kori has translated and simplified that ancient text to create a modern, act...
Self-Love for Kids with Dr. Shainna Ali
October 12, 2021 15:16 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe all know that love is important, but why is it sometimes so hard to love ourselves? This week, host Paula Felps talks Dr. Shainna Ali, a mental health clinician and author who promotes a strengths-based approach to the journey of self-love. Her new children’s book, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, is designed to help children explore the principles of self-love in their own lives. She explains why this book is so valuable for families and why this was the right time...
8 Things We’ve Learned in 8 Years With Paula Felps and Chris Libby
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of Live Happy, which published its first magazine issue in October 2013. For this episode, Science Editor and Live Happy Now Host Paula Felps strolls down memory lane with Live Happy Editor Chris Libby to talk about 8 important principles we’ve learned over these 8 years.
8 Things We’ve Learned in 8 Years With Paula Felps and Chris Libby
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of Live Happy, which published its first magazine issue in October 2013. For this episode, Science Editor and Live Happy Now Host Paula Felps strolls down memory lane with Live Happy Editor Chris Libby to talk about 8 important principles we’ve learned over these 8 years.
The Sound of Healing With Paul Cardall
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBMusic can help heal our emotional wounds, but it heals us physically, too. This week’s guest, recording artist Paul Cardall, was born with a congenital heart defect that doctors believed he could not survive. But he proved them wrong, and as part of his healing journey, he discovered the power of music. Today, he is a classical pianist who not only creates healing music but shares with others how it can soothe the heart — literally and figuratively. In this episode, you’ll learn: What mad...
A Grumble-Free Life With Amy Parker & Tricia Goyer
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBA Grumble-Free Life with Amy Parker & Tricia Goyer As moms, Amy Parker and Tricia Goyer were no strangers to “the grumbles.” As writers, that led them to team up on the children’s book, The Grumbles: A Story About Gratitude. Find out what inspired this book, how it changed their families and how it can help your family learn to live in gratitude. In this episode, you’ll learn: How (and why) to identify your “grumble style”. What you can do to adopt a more grateful mindset. Why it’s ...
Embracing Anxiety With Wendy Suzuki
September 14, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAnxiety is at an all-time high these days, but this week’s guest says that might not be such a bad thing! Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. Her new book, GOOD ANXIETY: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion looks at anxiety in a whole new way and explains how we can use the gift of anxiety to improve our focus, productivity, communication skills and so much more. In this episode, you’ll ...
Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present With William Damon
September 07, 2021 23:05 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBStanford professor and psychologist William Damon didn’t learn the truth about his missing father until he became an adult. That surprising discovery led him on a journey to make peace with his past, and he talks about that journey in his fascinating new book, A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of finding your purpose. What a life review is — and how it can change your f...
Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present with William Damon
September 07, 2021 23:05 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBStanford professor and psychologist William Damon didn’t learn the truth about his missing father until he became an adult. That surprising discovery led him on a journey to make peace with his past, and he talks about that journey in his fascinating new book, A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present. Three things you’ll learn from this episode are: The importance of finding your purpose. What a life review is — and how it...
Improve Your Gut for Health and Happiness With Dr. Sabine Hazan
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThese days, most of us are taking a more hands-on approach to our health. And this week’s guest is going to explain why both physical and mental health are all in the gut. Dr. Sabine Hazan is a leading researcher and practitioner in the field of the gut microbiome. She’s here to talk about what a gut microbiome is, how it affects our overall well-being, and how to improve your own gut microbiome. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a gut microbiome is. How your gut microbiome affects yo...
Healing from Pet Loss With Brittany Derrenbacher
August 24, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPets bring us a tremendous amount of joy, but their loss creates a deep sense of grief. This week, as we honor National Dog Day on August 26 and Grief Awareness Day on August 30, we’re looking at the complicated journey of pet loss. This week’s guest, Brittany Derrenbacher, has focused her mental health studies on the complicated journey of pet loss and is here to tell us more about how to navigate this journey. In this episode, you’ll learn: The “3 G’s” of pet loss. Why it’s so importa...
Saved by a Song With Mary Gauthier
August 17, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBSinger songwriter Mary Gauthier has been changing the world one song at a time for the past 20 years. This week, Mary joins host Paula Felps to talk about her new book, Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, which is a fascinating look at the healing power of music both for those who create it and those who listen to it. She also talks with us about her work with SongwritingWith:Soldiers and Frontline Songs, and how those organizations are using music to help individuals ...
Discovering the Latest in Positive Psychology With Chris Libby
August 10, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe International Positive Psychology Association holds its World Congress to bring together the leading researchers and practitioners every other year. This week, host Paula Felps and Live Happy editor Chris Libby talk about some of the programs we enjoyed during this year’s virtual IPPA World Congress and discuss what research most intrigued and surprised us — and what we’re excited to learn more about. Here’s how that conversation went. In this episode, you’ll learn: The latest researc...
Detoxing Your Home With Tonya Harris
August 03, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBHealth and happiness go hand in hand, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start creating a healthier home. This week’s guest has been there, and she brought along a roadmap! Tonya Harris, a board-certified holistic nutritionist and author of The Slightly Greener Method, shows us how little adjustments can have a big impact on your family’s health. She shares how to create a cleaner, greener and healthier home. In this episode, you’ll learn: The danger of being “aggressively green.” ...
Finding Magic in the Moment With Maggie Smith
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBLast year, poet Maggie Smith gave us the book we needed with the bestseller Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity and Change. This year, she’s back with a new book that helps us rediscover the magic of living in the moment. In this episode, Maggie talks about her new book, Goldenrod, which explores such common themes as parenthood, gratitude, solitude, love and loss. Then she explains how she has learned to live in the moment. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of slowing down...
The Power of Friendship With Hal Urban
July 20, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAs the song says, ya gotta have friends. But do you know just how good they are for you? This week’s guest, Hal Urban, is a lifelong teacher and author whose positive outlook has earned him the nickname, “The Good News Guy.” With his new book, The Power of Good News: Feeding Your Mind With What’s Good for Your Heart, he looks at the importance of positivity in our lives. In this episode, he explains what friendships do for us and how we can better understand and tap into their benefits. In...
5 Great Summer Reads With Dr. Andrea Goeglein
July 13, 2021 14:10 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSummertime is a great time to catch up on your reading, and this week, we’re going to give you some tips on great positive psychology reads for the rest of your summer. Andrea Goeglein is an author, business consultant and co-founder of the Hey, Boss Lady! podcast. She also has advanced training in positive psychology and incorporates its elements into her work as a success coach for business leaders. This week, she talks about five groundbreaking positive psychology books that can make your...
Reclaiming Happiness With Dr. Valerie Rein
July 06, 2021 15:40 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBStress and anxiety are something we’re all familiar with, but this week’s guest uses the science of epigenetics to discover how stress and trauma from previous generations are affecting us today. Dr. Valerie Rein’s book, Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment, looks at the research behind this reality and provides tools for identifying and managing intergenerational stress. Today, she’s here to talk about how this works in our lives and h...
Finding Unity in a Divided World With Peter Montoya
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOur world has become increasingly divided, but this week’s guest tells us how we can begin to close that divide. Peter Montoya is a thought leader, speaker and author who promotes civility and self-leadership as tools for change. His new book, The Second Civil War: A citizen’s guide to healing our fractured nation, looks at the challenges we’re facing as a society, how technology and media consumption increases our anxiety, and what each of us can do to help stop the conflict. In this epis...
Overcoming the Information Overload With Dr. Charles Chaffin
June 22, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday’s technology-driven world allows us to connect with others and stay informed like never before. But it’s no secret that living in the information age is also keeping us distracted and drained. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Charles Chaffin, a researcher, educator and the author of Numb: How the Information Age Dulls Our Senses and How We Can Get Them Back. His research looks at how our attention is being affected by everything from social media and cable news to datin...
Discovering Fierce Self-Compassion With Dr. Kristin Neff
June 15, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFor almost 20 years, Dr. Kristin Neff has been teaching us about how to improve our well-being through self-compassion. Now, she’s teaching us how to get fierce. Kristin is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion and her newest book, Fierce Self-Compassion, looks at an often-overlooked aspect of self-compassion. But fierce self-compassion is just as important to our well-being as tender self-compassion, and she’s here to tell us why. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between...
Discovering “For the Joy of It” Creativity With Jill Allison Bryan
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCreativity is something that often gets put on the back burner in our busy lives filled with obligations and deadlines. But Jill Allison Bryan believes that saying “yes” to your creative dreams can help make you a happier, healthier and more fulfilled human being—while making the world a better place. Jill is the founder of Creative Oasis Coaching and she has devoted her life to helping people identify their creative desires and helps them lose their creative blocks to discover freedom, purp...
Happier No Matter What With Tal Ben-Shahar
June 01, 2021 14:37 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBWhen the pandemic struck, many people wondered how it was possible to be happy with all the stress and tragedy going on around us. But this week’s guest saw this as a perfect opportunity to understand happiness even better. With his new book, Happier No Matter What, New York Times bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar looks at how we can cultivate hope, resilience and purpose during the most difficult times of our lives. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why happiness matters during challenging ...
Happiness Habits With Jackson Kerchis
May 25, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMany of us go through times when we wonder what it would take to make us happier, but Jackson Kerchis took that question to a whole different level. Jackson created and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in happiness, integrating insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, religion, philosophy, and direct experience to provide a comprehensive study of what makes us happy. He designed and instructs the University of Alabama’s first ever Happiness 101 course, which is built around his H...
Mental Health Hygiene for Men With Quentin Vennie
May 18, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while there are more resources for mental health than ever before, it’s still a topic that’s often overlooked when it comes to men. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with motivational speaker and wellness expert Quentin Vennie about overcoming the stigma men face when it comes to caring for their mental health. His bestselling memoir, Strong in the Broken Places, detailed his journey from anxiety, depression and addiction to his discovery of we...
Overcoming Your ‘Mom Rage’ With Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
May 11, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and since we also just celebrated Mother’s Day, it’s a great time to look at where those two things intersect. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor about “Mom Rage.” This condition has become prevalent as mothers deal with the added stress of parenting during a pandemic and Dr. Jill, author of Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life, is here to talk about the four characters we all hav...
Understanding Your Mom Genes with Abigail Tucker
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn just a few days, we’re going to celebrate Mother’s Day, so there’s no better time to take with Abigail Tucker, an award-winning science journalist, New York Times bestselling author and mother of four. She’s also author of the brand new book, Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Abigail about what moms are made of and the many ways motherhood changes a woman. Her fascinating findings just might change everything y...
Managing Back-to-Work Anxiety With Darlene Marshall
April 27, 2021 14:39 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBA recent study showed that many Americans are feeling anxious about returning to their workplaces. To wrap up National Stress Awareness Month, host Paula Felps is talking with Darlene Marshall, who combines her master’s in applied positive psychology with fitness and personal training to create a well-rounded approach to well-being. She also hosts the Better Than Fine podcast, and she’s here to talk about how why going back to work is stressing us out … and what we can do about it. In this...
Using Stress to Improve Your Life With Dr. Dravon James
April 20, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBApril is National Stress Awareness Month, and as you might be aware … we’re a little more stressed out than we used to be! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Dravon James — an author, host of Everyday Peace on Unity Radio and an inspirational speaker who has made it her life purpose to help others to tap into their natural ability to transform their lives. She tells us how we can change our lives for the better by changing our approach to stress. In this episode, you’ll learn...
The Power of Rituals with Jan Stanley
April 13, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWhether we realize it or not, all of us have certain rituals that help us feel grounded and connected. But did you know you can use those rituals to improve your well-being? This week’s guest, Jan Stanley, specializes in helping others live happier lives through the creation of habits, practices and rituals. She’s here to talk about how adopting an intentional ritual can help reduce anxiety and can even help manage the grief and disruption created by the pandemic. In this episode, you'll l...
Positive Aging With Stephanie Raffelock
April 06, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWe spend a lot of time in today’s world celebrating youthfulness and anti-aging, but what if instead we learned how to celebrate the gift of growing older? In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Raffelock, author of A Delightful Little Book on Aging and the forthcoming book, Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. She shares how midlife provides a new opportunity to explore our creativity and reimagine our future. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we’re afraid of getting...
Recapping Our Happiness Month With Deborah K. Heisz
March 30, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWith your help, we’ve been celebrating happiness throughout the month of March. Now, as it comes to an end, we’re looking at how you helped make the world a happier place and what you can do to keep it going. Live Happy founder and CEO Deborah Heisz joins us to talk about the ongoing Gratitude Challenge and we talk about some of the findings from the 2021 World Happiness Report. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to continue the Live Happy 10-Day Gratitude Challenge. Why it’s important ...
Finding Happiness in a Socially Distanced World with Dr. Jennifer Wegmann
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWe talk a lot about the importance of social connection for maintaining our well-being, but how do you find happiness when you’re socially distanced? This week’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Wegmann, a professor in the Department of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University. She teaches classes on stress management and contemporary health Issues, and her audiobook Resilience: How to Master Stress, Reduce Anxiety, and Live Well, provides listeners with a new, informed mindset about stress...
The Power of Doing Good With Megan McDonough
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIt’s no secret that doing good for others is also good for us. But have you ever thought about exactly why doing good is so powerful? This week, Megan McDonough, CEO and founder of the Wholebeing Institute and the author of four books on mindfulness, joins host Paula Felps to find out what’s so great about doing good. Megan is an expert in the science of human flourishing, and she’s here to tell us what doing good does for us and how we can find what she calls the “spark of yes.” In this e...
The Power of Friendship With Molly Galbraith
March 09, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBStrong relationships are proven to create more joy in our lives, so this week, we’re looking at how to celebrate our friendships and build stronger connections. Molly Galbraith, founder of the Girls Gone Strong fitness philosophy and author of the new book, Strong Women Lift Each Other Up, joins host Paula Felps to look at how supporting one another creates a ripple effect that generates new opportunities and deepens relationships, then offers tips on how all of us can become more supportiv...
The Women’s Day Event With Carin Rockind
March 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOn March 8, we’ll celebrate International Women’s Day, and this episode’s guest is throwing a celebration like no other. Carin Rockind, also known as The Purpose Girl, tells us about an amazing event designed to inspire women around the world. Carin has put together a lineup of powerful, motivating women who will help you make 2021 your best year yet. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your fitness program, find your purpose, improve your relationships or launch your entrepreneurial dreams,...
Living in Gratitude With Kira Newman
March 02, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, we’re kicking off an entire month of happiness to celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20. As part of that celebration, we’re launching the Live Happy 10-Day Gratitude Challenge, which is a great way to share your gratitude for friends, family and co-workers. This week’s guest, Kira Newman, is managing editor at the Greater Good Science Center and co-editor of the book, The Gratitude Project: How the Science of Thankfulness Can Rewire Our Brains for Resilience, Op...
Mindful Eating with Chef Dr. Mike
February 23, 2021 19:48 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat if the way you eat could change the way food affects your health? This week's guest explains how you can enjoy better health by changing your approach to food. Dr. Michael Fenster, better known as Chef Dr. Mike, is the only cardiologist in the world who also has an academic degree in culinary medicine. He also teaches a course in culinary medicine and encourages people to take control of their health, wellness and happiness through their relationship with food. In this episode, he talks...
Celebrating Happiness With Deborah K. Heisz
February 16, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 22 MBMarch is a special month at Live Happy Now, because the International Day of Happiness is on March 20. But we celebrate happiness all month long with something we call #HappyActs. This week, Live Happy cofounder and CEO Deborah K. Heisz talks about how to celebrate the International Day of Happiness in a socially distanced world and how to be a part of our brand new Live Happy gratitude challenge. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to participate in the Live Happy Gratitude Challenge. W...
The Power of Hope With Margaret Dulaney
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBHaving hope is crucial not just to our happiness, but to our survival. But what happens when you start to lose hope? This week’s guest is Margaret Dulaney, founder of the popular spiritual spoken word site, Listen Well. In her latest book, Parables of Sunlight, she tells her own story of finding hope during difficult times. She’s here today to talk about her story and what we can all learn about hope, perseverance, and resilience. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why practicing hope is a ...
Accepting Anxiety With Dr. Lauren Cook
February 02, 2021 20:42 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAnxiety affects millions of people and it’s no secret that the pandemic — and other events of the past year — haven’t helped make us feel more calm. In this episode, speaker, author and therapist Dr. Lauren Cook looks at how anxiety in itself has become an epidemic, how it’s affecting us and why it’s on the rise right now. Then she offers some solutions to begin making peace with your own anxiety.
Finding Joy in Creativity With Doug Patton
January 26, 2021 16:35 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWhether we recognize it or not, all of us have great creative resources within us, and they can help us discover greater happiness. This week’s guest is Doug Patton, an industrial designer who was featured on ABC’s American Inventor television series and has created more than 300 products in 20 international market categories. His new book, Conquering the Chaos of Creativity, provides a map to help you find your own creative process. He’s here to talk about the connection between creativity ...
Managing Stress and Trauma With Dr. Karol Darsa
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLast year was stressful for everyone in one way or another, and the new year has brought more uncertainty and unrest in its early days. That is leaving many people feeling not just stressed, but traumatized. In this episode, Dr. Karol Darsa — a licensed psychologist and the founder and executive director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center in Los Angeles — talks with host Paula Felps about how stress and trauma affect us and what strategies we can use to manage our feelings in a...
Fixing the World With Dr. Karol Darsa
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLast year was stressful for everyone in one way or another, and the new year has brought more uncertainty and unrest in its early days. That is leaving many people feeling not just stressed, but traumatized. In this episode, Dr. Karol Darsa — a licensed psychologist and the founder and executive director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center in Los Angeles — talks with host Paula Felps about how stress and trauma affect us and what strategies we can use to manage our feelings in a...
Fixing the World With Mark E. Klein
January 12, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBRight now, many of us feel like we just want someone to swoop in and fix the world. That’s where Franklin Rock comes in. Franklin Rock is a fictional character created by this week’s guest, physician Mark E. Klein. After writing two books on purpose and happiness, Mark took a new approach to the message and created a character who goes on a mission to fix the world. Little did Mark know that he had created the exact hero we need for 2021. On this episode, he talks about how this story came a...
Finding Meaning in 2021 With Carew Papritz
January 05, 2021 15:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBAs we begin 2021, many different emotions are at play. Whether it’s relief, anticipation, hope or even dealing with a sense of loss and grief, this is a time of reflection and a chance to look at what we want to create for the year ahead. This week’s guest is Carew Papritz, author of The Legacy Letters and a passionate advocate for civility and conscious living. He’s here to talk about how we can use this time as an opportunity to create personal change that will last a lifetime and define o...