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By now, weâve all heard how important friendships and connections are for our well-being, but sometimes weâre unsure where to find those connections. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Lori Whatley, a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in the effects of digital usage on our relationships. Her new book, Happier Together: How to Find Your People and Make Friends That Last, walks us through how we can create new connections, deepen existing ones, and discover what we need from our friends. Sheâll even tell us the exact number of close friends that we need for our well-being!
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How to intentionally seek out friends.How to identify what you need in a friend.Tips for deepening your current friendships. -
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to remind ourselves of some of the best practices to improve our well-being. Join host Paula Felps as she talks with Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz about some of the new research around happiness, why our mental health is at risk these days, and what we can do about it.
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Why our happiness is declining and how the lack of civil discourse is exacerbating it.The dangers of toxic positivity.Tips for preserving your mental health in trying times. -
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We are living in rapidly changing times, and many people feel exhausted by the events that are unfolding. But this weekâs guest says that letting go of our attachment to whatâs happening could be the best thing for our mental health. Host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Bob Rosen, a bestselling author known for his work on leadership and personal development, about his latest book, Detach: Ditch Your Baggage to Live a More Fulfilling Life. He explains how we sabotage our happiness with unhealthy emotional attachments to events we canât control and how his strategies can help us detach from the political whiplash weâre experiencing right now.
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The 10 attachments that hold us back and block our joy/fulfillment.The role that fear plays in our attachments â and how to confront that fear.How looking at world events objectively changes our response to them. -
Scott Crabtree founded the company Happy Brain Science to help others discover well-being rooted in positive psychology. And, as a semi-professional musician, he knows firsthand how we can use music as a tool for boosting our mood and regulating our emotions. During difficult times, music can be particularly helpful, and in this episode, Scott sits down with host Paula Felps to talk about why music is so good for your brain, how it can help us find a state of flow, and how songwriting is a great tool for releasing emotions.
In this episode, youâll learn:
What the science says about music and well-being.How Scott uses music to boost his mood.Scottâs top three tips for improving happiness during hard times. -
What if the only thing standing between you and a more fulfilling life was your mindset? This week, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman â a leading cognitive psychologist, professor at Columbia University, director of the Center for Human Potential, and host of The Psychology Podcast â about how todayâs culture has helped foster a victim mindset. His latest book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself & Realize Your Full Potential, explains what is driving a rise in victim mindset and how it impedes our development. He also tells us how we can start changing this mindset and take control of their lives.
In this episode, youâll learn:
How social media reinforces and rewards the victim mindset.The payoffs that keep us in a victim mindset.How overcoming the victim mindset creates full aliveness and cultivates a richer life. -
When Sam Simonâs wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he used his theatrical experience to chronicle his journey as a caregiver. And when he was diagnosed with cognitive decline in 2022, he turned that into a theatrical experience as well. Today, his one-man play, Dementia Man: An Existential Journey, recounts his journey and reshapes the narrative for families living with dementia and cognitive decline, offering hope and encouragement along the way.
In this episode, youâll learn:
How Sam discovered the power of theater.How being on stage and talking about his journey has helped him see his condition differently.What others can learn about living with a terminal condition. -
We all have birthdays, but maybe weâre not getting as much out of them as we could! This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, a birthday aficionado and author of the book and workbook, How to Have a Happy Birthday: Create Meaning, Fulfillment and Joy on Your Special Day. Tamar offers a new spin on how we approach birthdays and explains how we can use it as a yearly chance to drive lasting growth and change.
In this episode, youâll learn:
How Tamar discovered the transformational power of birthdays.What happens when you make your birthday an opportunity for growth.Simple ways to change how you celebrate birthdays. -
In tumultuous times, mindset matters more than ever. So this week, host Paula Felps sits down with Michael Pilarczyk, bestselling author of the book Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life and founder of the Meditation Moments app. Michael shares how we can create a happier life â even in the most challenging times â by changing our mindset.
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How to let go of negative thinking patterns.Why meditation can be done anywhere â and doesnât have to take a lot of time.Simple ways to start mastering your mindset. -
The release of the World Happiness Report each year offers insight into our global well-being. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. Felix Cheung, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and a faculty fellow at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society. Heâs also the Canada Research Chair in Population Well-being at the University of Toronto and one of the co-authors of this yearâs report. Felix shares what the report tells us about social connections â and where the U.S. stands on this yearâs list of Happiest Countries.
In this episode, youâll learn:
What a wallet taught researchers about well-being.The role that sharing meals with others plays in our happiness.Where the U.S. stands on this yearâs list of happiest countries. -
March 23 is National Puppy Day, which makes it a great time to talk about how and why we celebrate puppies. But before talking about how and why we celebrate that event, host Brittany Derrenbacher sits down with Paula Felps to dive into some new research on petting your dogs that just might change the way you leave the house. Then, Brittany explains what your dog might be thinking while youâre gone.
In this episode, youâll learn:
How petting your dog before you leave the house helps ease their anxiety.The physical and emotional benefits humans receive by petting dogs.The origins of National Puppy Day and how to celebrate it. -
Some of our most vital connections are those we make with our romantic partners, but they can also be our most challenging. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Greg Kettner, relationship expert Dr Gloria Lee, a professor of counselling psychology and clinical director at Brentwood Counselling Centre in Vancouver, Canada, and author of the best-selling book, The Connected Couple: 7 Secrets to Transforming Your Relationship. She explains what it takes to truly connect as a couple, how to navigate conflict for greater connection and shares a gratitude practice that can change your entire relationship.
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Why we need to learn our triggers and conflict habits.Tips for de-escalating conflict.Why women are more comfortable seeking therapy â and what men are often surprised to discover. -
As we continue exploring the importance of connections, we canât ignore the growing problem of loneliness in the workplace. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Greg Kettner, a speaker and workplace happiness expert who founded the Work Happy movement. Greg has studied how loneliness at work affects us all, and in this episode, he shares what heâs learned and what we all can do to become more connected and happier in our jobs.
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Some of the factors driving loneliness at work.How loneliness affects leaders.The importance of creating deeper connections in the workplace. -
As part of Happiness Month, weâre exploring the theme of Connections, so this week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. Nichole Argo, founder and executive director of the TogetherUp Institute, which has launched a national movement of Americans who want to connect and collaborate across our differences. Nichole also co-hosts the Reimagining Us podcast, which looks at how to heal division in our communities and create a sense of belonging. In this episode, she shares how we can learn to make connections in a time of polarization and how to start building more connected communities.
In this episode, youâll learn:
The SAVE method for understanding our differences.How our differences can strengthen relationships.The 3 essential components of connection. -
This week, as we move toward our Happiness Month, weâre bringing you what you might call a happiness double header. In this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by two influencers of the global happiness movement: Deborah Heisz, co-founder of Live Happy, and Karen Guggenheim, founder of the World Happiness Summit (WOHASU). Tune in to find out how connections and community are taking center stage in this yearâs celebrations how you can be part of it!
In this episode, youâll learn:
What to expect from Live Happyâs #HappyActs campaign this year.How Karenâs journey to happiness is rooted in unhappiness and loss â and how that led her to launch an initiative that is changing lives around the globe.How to be part of WOHASU this year. -
Weâve all seen service dogs in action, but most of us donât know just what heroes they are. Todayâs guest is here to tell us all about the secret lives of service dogs. Shannon Walker is the CEO & Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit providing service dogs to combat veterans with PTSD. Inspired by her father, who was a veteran, she also founded Manâs Best Friend Dog Training and has worked tirelessly to not only train service dogs but to educate the public about what they do and how they provide a vital lifeline for veterans. In this episode, youâll learn:
How Shannon became involved in training service dogs and what sheâs learned along the way.The difference between therapy dogs, emotional support dogs and service dogs.What kinds of disabilities service dogs assist veterans with. -
From childhood, weâre taught that helping others is the right thing to do. But what happens when it goes too far? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with author and podcast host Amy Wilson to talk about her entertaining new book, Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser, to learn more about what turns us into people pleasers, when to know itâs a problem, and what to do about it.
In this episode, youâll learn:
Why women are more likely to become âhelpersâ throughout their lives.What demand sensitivity is and how it contributes to people-pleasing behavior.How breaking the people pleasing habit changes relationships â for the better! -
This is a time of year when we celebrate love, but we sometimes take for granted the special love that our friendships offer. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with professor and research psychologist Dr. Kimberly Horn to learn more about just how important friendships are for our health and happiness â and what we can do to make them stronger and more fulfilling.
In this episode, youâll learn:
Whatâs driving the loneliness epidemic and what effect that has on us.The concept of âdynamic friendshipsâ and the 8 tenets of friendships â and how they can support your relationships.Why itâs harder to make friends in adulthood and what to do about it. -
The cold, gray days of winter can have a direct effect on our mental health, so this week, host Paula Felps sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Michele Leno to learn more about how we can make the next few weeks a little brighter â regardless of whatâs going on outside our window. Michele offers insight into how seasonal changes affect our brains and what we can do for ourselves and those around us.
In this episode, youâll learn:
What causes physiological changes during winter months and how that affects our brainâs neurotransmitters.How these changes may affect children and older adults â and what to look for.What changes to look for in yourself and those around you â and when to get help. -
It's a common belief that achieving our goals and reaching success equates to peace and happiness. But what happens when it doesnât? This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Tom Rosshirt, a former Capitol Hill press secretary and White House speechwriter who reached the pinnacle of his career only to find himself battling anxiety, depression, and illness. In his new book, Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience, Tom reveals how his relentless pursuit of success led to a physical and emotional breakdown. He shares how he used neuroplasticity to address ailments rooted in the brain's neural circuits, ultimately reversing the patterns that kept him unwell and opening the door to the life he was seeking.
In this episode youâll learn:
Why so much illness and chronic pain begins in the neural circuits of the brain â and why mainstream medicine canât cure it.How reducing fear can help us heal from chronic conditions.How retraining your brain will change every area of your life. -
As we grapple with the challenges of living in a polarized society, psychologist Kurt Gray returns to talk about how we can find common ground. In the second part of this two-part episode, Kurt, author of the new book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, guides us through the steps to foster more civil dialogue. He also delves into the role that empathy plays in overcoming our outrage and explains why we need people who donât think like we do.
In this episode youâll learn:
The three-part framework you can use to bridge divides (and where to start).How storytelling can foster greater understanding of each other's perspective â and how that leads to respect.Steps we all can take to start coming together. - Laat meer zien
