Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out | Self-Improvement | Leadership | The Power of Happiness
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsThe Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out podcast is specifically designed for you to begin living happy from the inside out. With reflective questions, anecdotal stories and encouraging thoughts, Maura empowers you toward transformation, reinvention and personal growth. Because Maura focuses on the thought life, she's been described as spirituality centered, philosophy focused and self-help oriented. However, when listening to her podcasts, you’ll quickly realize that Maura’s inspiring messages are always 4u!
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077 Seeing with Eyes Closed
November 10, 2015 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBAn exploration of what we gain as we see things without our natural sight. In this podcast, I share how enhanced perspectives and freedom arise when traditional eyesight is removed. Helpful and inspiring content for anyone who needs a more liberated outlook. Then listen to Guy Djoken, Executive Director of UNESCO Center for Peace share what makes him happy in life from the inside out, too. #SelfHelp #Visualization #Empowerment #Peace #Freedom #Maura4u #Happiness
076 Who Made You King?
October 06, 2015 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBHave you ever heard the old adage, “Who died and made you king?” A light-hearted look at how we can either overstep our own authority or unwittingly fall under someone else’s, even if neither party was ever officially appointed “king”! If you are seeking happiness that stems from a healthy view of your own worth and boundaries -- as well as those of others -- this is an enlightening bit of self-help conversation. Then listen in to Sithara Reddy from southern California as she shares with u...
075 What's the Proof?
September 30, 2015 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBWhere do you go for “proof” in life and just what kind of proof are you looking for? An introspective conversation designed for those who are seeking human advancement and genuine leadership apart from labels, titles, etc. Tune in for this empowering self-help discussion to help you discover and discern people from a different perspective in both life and society. Then listen in to Adnan Zukar from Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who shares what makes him happy from the inside out, to...
074 Are You Grounded?
September 24, 2015 15:20 - 6 minutes - 6.67 MBHearing the words, “You’re grounded,” often conjures up negative ideas about punishment, confinement and separation. But what if something so seemingly negative in life can actually work to our advantage? An inspiring look at what can be gained for our good -- if we have the eyes and perception to see things anew. Then listen to Elena Zhukova from Nikolaev, Ukraine as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too. #Grounded #Punishment #Redemption #Ukraine #Happiness #Peace
073 Looking in the Mirror?
September 15, 2015 14:06 - 9 minutes - 9.3 MBCan you look at yourself in the mirror? We’re not focusing on vanity here or the way in which you might appear in your clothing. Instead, we’re taking a “look” at the eyes in the mirror that are peering back at you! Some thought-provoking conversation that will inspire you to look into your own mirror and see beyond the superficialities and into your more wholesome identity. Expect a more glorious and authentic “you” to smile back in return. Then listen in as my friend (Nina) Mandic from ...
072 Are You Judging?
August 12, 2015 11:30 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBLife presents opportunities for us to judge and be judged all the time. But is there a better and happier way to do it? A look at judging and condemning others v. discovering the better one that resides in all of us. A powerful, self-help concept that can improve the way you feel while helping others step up to their higher self. Listen and consider a different perspective to the age-old practice of condemnation and expect some happier outcomes. Then listen as Tiffany Cosby shares what ...
071 Believing Every Authority?
July 28, 2015 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.43 MBDo you always believe what the authorities tell you? You may not be aware of how frequently -- and sometimes blindly – we accept the words or advice from others without questioning the veracity or intentions of their proclamations and expertise. Listen to three unique stories and hear several perspectives on what happens when we believe every authority. See how automatically believing every authority doesn’t always help us. This is empowering self-help for anyone on a path toward person...
070 The Song of Your Life
July 22, 2015 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.52 MBWhat is the song of your life? We all have one, even if we can’t carry a tune. We all have a private song that hums within us and serves as a mental backdrop to our life expectation and experiences. After listening to a story about writing the lyrics to a song from my junior high years, you’ll be inspired and empowered to discover, evaluate and possibly choose a new song of your own. Self-help for living happy from the inside out. Then listen to John Hanfland from Brooklyn and hear what...
069 What Enlivens You?
July 17, 2015 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBHow would you describe – and find – what constitutes an enlivened day for you? Most of us try to find happiness through activities driven by social norms, familiar patterns and even our intellect. But what happens when we seek to engage and interact with what enlivens us on a different level? A cellular level? I share my own experience with several activities that bring a sense of life to me so that you can be inspired to discover what enlivens you, too. Happiness and vitality truly does ...
068 Mental Vacation
July 14, 2015 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.71 MBIs it time for you to take a mental vacation? Listen to a recent story of how “going dark” following a bout of food poisoning caused me to realize just how much of life is filled with negative news, fearful thoughts and often unnecessary stress. Get inspiration to unplug and find space for an empowering and refreshing mental break. Change our outlook, uplift your energy and improve your sense of happiness and well-being. Then meet author and dancer Arielle Giordano who shares what makes...
067 What's in Your Well
June 02, 2015 11:30 - 6 minutes - 6.83 MBEncountering a centuries-old well in Europe brought forth this latest reflective question. You might be reminded of Capitol One’s famous slogan, “What’s In Your Wallet?” as we turn a phrase here and invite some introspection. Listen in to what’s designed to inspire you to see beyond the material. Discover a different source of wealth that’s been hiding in your own life well. Then meet Greg Taylor from Pennsylvania who shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too. Self-Develop...
066 Pick Your Glasses
May 29, 2015 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBMy encounter with a clever mural in the city of Mostar, Bosnia provides an impactful way for me to share how “picking our glasses” makes a big difference in our life experience. If you’re somehow stuck in life and seeking a pleasant change of outlook, listen in. You’ll be empowered and inspired to pick a new pair of glasses and expect to see a new and better view ahead of you. Then listen to Marina from Hvar, Croatia as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out. Self-Hel...
065 House of the Happy Man
May 26, 2015 11:30 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBMy visit to a Renaissance era stone house in Croatia provides a great backdrop to discuss more than just this famed House of the Happy Man. It allows me to talk about how the thoughts and intents of our heart can create a broad and lasting legacy toward living happy from the inside out. An inspiring and thoughtful way to consider creating your own happy house. Meet Detroit native Betty Norland and learn what makes her happy, too. Self Help, Self Development, Mental Health Tips, Living H...
064 Crusher or Catalyst
May 22, 2015 11:30 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBAre you currently experiencing a life crusher – or a life catalyst? If you’re experiencing loss, disappointment, frustration or any other daunting challenge, how are you processing? A look at the way these challenges can either crush us in life or provide a powerful catalyst to move us upward, onward and to a more powerful state. An empowering way to reassess where you are and help you see your current challenge as a pathway to greater happiness in life. Meet Ossama El Dabbagh from ...
063 What's Your Venue
May 19, 2015 11:30 - 9 minutes - 9.5 MBAre you doing what you want but in the wrong place? A look at how venues we gather in can either support and uplift us or marginalize and overlook our talents and presence. If you’ve never heard Katie Couric’s back story about starting out her career at CNN, don’t miss this excellent example and more. An inspiring and insightful self-help podcast demonstrating how venues can make a difference when we’re desiring to live happy from the inside out. Meet Elizabeth MacDonald from Ft. Wa...
062 Only You Can Do It
May 14, 2015 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.63 MBAre you watching the world pass by or taking it boldly by the horns and becoming a force yourself? It is in the "doing" of life that we find strength, purpose and joy. Some reflections on what keeps us in a spectator mode and the benefits that occur when we step out on our own. Want to become one who "does" life rather than "watches" it? Here's some encouragement to find what is within you so that you can live according to the yearnings of your soul. Be inspired and get happier by remembe...
061 Ageism
May 11, 2015 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBAre you measuring age by calendar years and birthdays or by the patterns of thought you've acquired inside your head? Some reflections about how all of us -- regardless of age -- can get "stuck" in our own generation and how we might un-do those thought processes to emerge more flexible, happy and free. For listeners of ever age who want to become ageless in their own right. Then, meet Gina Shepro from Luxembourg who will share what makes her happy from the inside out, too!
060 Where's Your Ship headed?
May 07, 2015 19:09 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBGiant ships are directed and controlled by a small and often unseen rudder that is hidden below the sea. If your life were to be directed by a rudder of your choosing, what would it be? How would you use it to get to your desired destination? An inspirational and empowering podcast that will get you thinking about heading toward your destination in life! Then meet Vesna, a nurse from Orebic, Croatia who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.
059 Addicted to Stress
April 18, 2015 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.81 MBMaybe you don’t know it! Stress is everywhere around us. A look at how familiar environments affect us and a discussion about how to change your atmosphere and your world. A self-help quote from Gandhi will empower and inspire you to greater peace and happiness - from the inside out. Meet Lee Silverstein, director of career services at Sanford-Brown College, who shares what makes him happy, too.
058 Mocking Monica Lewinski
April 14, 2015 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBIs there a mocker in you? A look at the aftermath of life for Bill Clinton’s former intern and sexual dalliance. What were the emotional effects for Monica and also for those who contributed to her mocking? Fascinating and empowering self-help content for anyone who wants to lighten their own guilt load and bolster their own happiness. Then, meet author, engineer and self-help engineer Chris Gorog who will share what makes him happy from the inside out.