Happiness On Tap

Leann Herron
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Welcome to the Happiness On Tap Podcast—your weekly source for practical tools for women to build resilience, reduce stress, and create lasting well-being. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or simply ready for more joy and fulfillment, you're in the right place. Through inspiring conversations with leading experts, coaches, authors, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, you'll discover actionable strategies for improving your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/

  1. 4d ago

    Live for Today: Building a Life of Resilience

    This episode is for people navigating grief, trauma, burnout, or major life changes—and anyone looking for practical ways to build resilience, find community, and create a more meaningful day-to-day life. It may also resonate with listeners who enjoy personal-growth stories and endurance-sport journeys. Leann Herron speaks with Colin Owensby, an ultra-endurance athlete, resilience advocate, wellness entrepreneur, and storyteller, about how a near-fatal car accident and the sudden loss of his brother reshaped his view of life. Together they explore what resilience really means, how to build a personal toolkit for hard days, and why saying yes to unexpected opportunities can create a more meaningful life. In this episode, Colin shares how gratitude, community, creativity, and meaningful goals became daily practices that helped him move through grief and trauma without losing his sense of purpose. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Beginning of Resilience 02:48 The Accident and How it Reshaped Colin’s View on Life 04:30 Grief’s Lessons About Resilience and Success 08:09 Living for Today 21:46 Saying Yes: Embracing Opportunities 28:33 The Power of Connection and Storytelling 31:15 A Map of Resilience 38:52 Exploring Personal Fulfillment and Gratitude 48:53 Finding Safety and Healing in Nature 57:11 Taking Action Towards Dreams and Celebrating Wins Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ FREE 45-Minute Discovery Session Consultation: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation About Colin Owensby: Colin Owensby is an ultra-endurance athlete, resilience advocate, and wellness entrepreneur whose life and work explore what it means to rebuild after loss, move through adversity, and create a life rooted in purpose. At 15, Colin survived a near-fatal car accident that left doctors telling his parents he might never walk again. Within months, he defied that prognosis. Shortly after, he experienced another devastating loss when his brother died suddenly. Rather than allowing those moments to define him, Colin began building a life around resilience, intention, and the belief that while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can choose how we move forward. His path has been anything but linear. Colin has competed as an NCAA swimmer, modeled internationally for brands including Ferragamo, Zegna, and Giorgio Armani, and built a career in commercial, film, and television work in Hollywood. Across each chapter, he has used storytelling, movement, and community as tools for connection and growth. As a two-time Ironman and 100-mile ultramarathon finisher, Colin does not view endurance sport as a pursuit of toughness alone. For him, endurance is a vehicle for understanding identity, purpose, emotional strength, and the habits that help people keep going when life changes unexpectedly. That philosophy is at the center of his Map of Resilience, a practical framework developed over 25 years and grounded in daily habits, relationships, environment, and meaning. Through this work, Colin helps people navigate grief, reinvention, and personal challenges with tools they can apply in everyday practice of building a more intentional life. Connect with Colin: Website: https://thecolinowensby.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolinowensby/ TiKTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecolinowensby #resilience #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #wellnessjourney #growthmindset

  2. Oct 13

    Self Determination Redefining Leadership Beyond Disability

    This episode is for people with disabilities and the people around them—family members, caregivers, educators, employers, and community advocates. It will especially resonate with anyone navigating independence, identity, isolation, or limiting expectations, and with listeners who want to build more inclusive communities while living with greater purpose and self-direction.In this conversation, host Leann Herron speaks with disability advocate, consultant, speaker, and SELF-Start founder Molly Kennedy about self-determination, accessibility, and what true inclusion looks like in everyday life.Molly shares how she has built leadership, community, and purpose while challenging the low expectations often placed on people with disabilities. They also discuss how limiting beliefs show up in families, workplaces, social media, and care systems.Key Topics:• What self-determination means and its importance• Historical perspective on disability and community-based support• How advocacy transforms adversity into empowerment• The role of community and support networks in independence• Strategies for creating inclusive environments in society• Leadership development for individuals with disabilities• Overcoming societal barriers and misconceptions• The impact of personal stories and resilience Episode Resources:About your host:Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit.Connect with Leann:Finding Resilience with LeannWebsite: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ FREE 45-Minute Discovery Consultation: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation Why Smart People Stay, live with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, Thursday October 29, 7:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM MT. Register: https://vft23.kit.com/fb7da64a9a About Molly:Raised in Southern California, Molly brings her lived experience with disability and years of facilitation to every conversation. As a leader with a disability, she listens first, then helps individuals and families create person-centered plans they can use day to day. Building confidence, skills, and momentum toward what matters most.As a longtime volunteer and Board President of UCP Santa Clara–San Mateo Counties, she dedicated significant time to supporting programs and services that empowered individuals with disabilities to live more independently. She participated in the GRASP Disability Awareness Program, engaging directly with students to foster understanding and inclusion through education and personal interaction. In her role on the SamTrans Citizens Advisory Committee, where she served as Chair, Molly brought the perspective of a rider with a disability to advocate for more accessible public transportation systems that benefit all users. Connect with Molly Kennedy:Website: https://www.mollytkennedy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollytk1969/🕛 Timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:46 Understanding self-determination and its evolution05:02 The importance of advocacy and community support09:51 Molly’s journey into creating Self Start and leadership development14:11 Building community and overcoming isolation19:21 The process of redefining her book on leadership21:57 Leadership is about vision and impact, not circumstances30:35 Supporting independence without limiting potential40:39 What true inclusion looks like in society43:28 What happiness means for Molly and the importance of purpose🔎Related Hashtags:#leadership #resilience #disability #selfdetermination #empowerment #disabilityadvocacy #personalgrowth

  3. Oct 10

    How To Protect Your Time, Energy, and Boundaries

    Whether you're a business owner or simply someone feeling stretched too thin, this conversation focuses on practical ways to protect your energy, reduce burnout, and build systems that support both business growth and personal well-being. Leann Herron is joined by Jennifer Garcia, founder of Dream Creative and Co. LLC and a business operations strategist with more than 16 years of experience helping women entrepreneurs simplify their businesses and reclaim their lives. We discuss why asking for help is often the biggest time saver, how boundaries preserve long-term success, and how to spot when you have become the bottleneck in your own business. Jennifer also shares simple habits for reducing decision fatigue, including the Big Three method and ways to romanticize your life. 🕛 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:10 The Importance of Asking for Help 05:58 Setting Boundaries for Well-Being 15:56 The Big Three: Prioritizing Tasks 18:41 Romanticizing Your Life 23:45 Overcoming Bottlenecks in Business 29:56 From Entrepreneur to CEO 35:53 The Value of Rest and Reflection 41:20 Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Time Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Leann combines extensive professional training, evidence-based coaching principles, and lived experience into a compassionate, trauma-informed framework that empowers women to create meaningful, sustainable change. Whether supporting women through life transitions, burnout prevention and recovery, identity rediscovery, or personal growth, Leann's coaching creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can reconnect with themselves, build healthier habits, strengthen their resilience, and create a life aligned with their values and purpose. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ Why Smart People Stay, live with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, Thursday October 29, 7:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM MT. Register: https://vft23.kit.com/fb7da64a9a About Jennifer Garcia: Jennifer Garcia is a queer Afro-Latina Business Operations Director, a proud cat mom, and book nerd who brings that same love and loyalty to every client she serves. With 16 years of coaching experience, she founded Dream Creative & Co. LLC to help female founders and CEOs stop being the bottleneck in their own businesses. She believes the right systems turn a brilliant idea into a scalable legacy. As the daughter of an immigrant, she knows what it means to build something from nothing. She is on a mission to ensure founders have the tools they need to simplify their systems and finally get some rest. Connect with Jennifer: Website: www.dreamcreativesystems.com Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreamcreativesystems Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamcreativeandco LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/simplifyyoursystems 🏷️Keywords: boundaries, energy, time management, business systems, business operations, business strategy, women entrepreneurs, business systems, business operations, business strategy, women entrepreneurs, resilience, holistic wellness, happiness, personal development, coaching, mindset, business growth, burnout 🔎Related Hashtags: #boundaries #energy #timemanagement #time #resilience #women #womenempowerment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopment #businesssystems #personalgrowth #coaching #mindset #burnout #overwhelm

  4. Sep 21

    Guided Imagery Helps Resolve Trauma and Grief

    ⚠️ Content Warning - This episode contains discussions of suicide, religious sexual abuse, physical abuse, trauma, and other potentially distressing experiences. Some of the topics and stories shared may be emotionally difficult or triggering for listeners who have experienced trauma, abuse, suicidal thoughts, or related experiences. Please listen with care and honor your own emotional boundaries. Consider pausing the episode, taking a break, or reaching out to a trusted support person if needed. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate support from a qualified mental health professional or crisis service. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Take what serves you, leave what doesn't, and most importantly, take care of yourself while listening. This episode is for anyone navigating the lasting effects of trauma, abuse, grief, or loss—especially if you feel stuck in survival mode, or emotional patterns that haven’t shifted despite trying to cope. It’s also for those curious about guided imagery, hypnotherapy, meditation, and trauma-informed healing, or supporting someone through unresolved trauma or complicated grief. Leann Herron speaks with Dr. Christopher Cortman, a Florida licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience and over 80,000 hours of psychotherapy, about how guided imagery can help people process trauma, grief, and unfinished emotional pain. This episode explores why time alone does not heal trauma, and why unresolved experiences can keep shaping the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behavior for years. In this conversation, Leann also shares her own recovery story, showing how fast and transformative guided imagery can be when it is done in a safe, supported setting. Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ FREE 45-Minute Discovery Session Consultation: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation About Dr. Christopher Cortman: Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated over 80,000 hours of psychotherapy during his distinguished career spanning forty years. A Florida Licensed Psychologist, he maintains a thriving private practice while specializing in emotional trauma and anxiety disorders. He’s appeared nationwide on talk radio and television. The acclaimed author of five previous books, his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma, describes a profoundly impactful tool for addressing trauma, grief, and more. Connect with Dr. Cortman: Website: https://srqshrink.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:19 The Purpose Behind The Guided Imagery Cure 05:15 Real-Life Applications of Guided Imagery 10:10 The Need for Closure in Healing 11:36 The Five Step Formula to Healing Trauma 13:46 Transforming Trauma into Positive Action 17:30 The Power of Acceptance in Healing 19:41 How to Shut Off the Stress Response 20:57 Personal Experiences with Trauma and Healing 26:01 The Power of Hypnotherapy and Healing 31:23 Understanding Trauma and Its Treatment 34:21 The Journey to Healing: Personal Stories 37:40 Finding Your Voice and Empowerment 40:01 Coping Mechanisms vs. True Healing 47:17 The Impact of Virtual Therapy #trauma #guidedimagery #mentalhealth #ptsd #anxietyrelief #resilience #grief #personalgrowth #mindfulness #therapy

  5. Sep 11

    Calm Your Nervous System in Minutes

    What if the peace you've been searching for isn't somethingyou have to find—but something you can remember? In this episode, host Leann Herron speaks with Andrew Keaveney, a Stanford graduate, meditation teacher, filmmaker, and spiritual educator, about how breath work, meditation, and Eastern philosophy can help people build resilience, calm, and clarity in a chaotic world. Their conversation is especially practical for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck in stress, or unsure how to begin a meditation practice. They cover Andrew’s path from Ireland to India and back into wellness education, plus Leann’s own healing journey through trauma, nervous system regulation, and self-care. Together they explore common myths about meditation, the science of breath work, the role of community, and why inner work changes not just individuals but families and larger communities too. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Andrew's journey from Stanford to India 04:40 The limitations of book learning and the need for practice 06:42 How meditation and breath work help surface happiness 08:33 The importance of action in healing and growth 09:51 Teaching children and young adults mindfulness skills 10:45 The connection between breath work and meditation 14:30 Managing the mind and negative thoughts 17:10 The relevance of Eastern philosophy today 18:13 Exploring spiritual diversity and curiosity 22:39 Overcoming myths about meditation 28:38 What happens in the body during breath work 31:14 The nervous system and stress response 33:46 Developing soft skills and emotional resilience 36:15 The impact of retreats and community support 48:24 The collective power of group meditation 1:00:45 The significance of World Culture Festival 01:06:51 Practical tips for starting a daily meditation practice 01:11:27 Connecting with Andrew Keaveney and resources Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Leann combines extensive professional training, evidence-based coaching principles, and lived experience into a compassionate, trauma-informed framework that empowers women to create meaningful, sustainable change. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ Schedule a FREE Discovery call with me: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation About Andrew Keaveney: Andrew Keaveney is a Stanford University graduate who studied Film and Eastern Philosophy, blending his academic insights with a deep personal commitment to spirituality. Raised between Ireland and Tennessee, Andrew’s global perspective has been shaped by his four years spent in an ashram in India, where he immersed himself in yoga, meditation, and Sanskrit. His dedication to spiritual practices has been a lifelong journey, having started meditation at 16, and later helping to launch the Art of Living Retreat Center, helping transform it into one of the leading wellness destinations in the U.S. For over 17 years, Andrew has taught breathwork and meditation in both the U.S. and India, sharing the profound wisdom of these traditions. He learned Sanskrit to connect more deeply with the philosophical foundations of yoga, which he now conveys through teaching, video and writing. Connect with Andrew: Instagram: @artoflivingusa Instagram & Substack: @andrew.keaveney #mindfulness #personalgrowth #meditation #mentalhealth #selfdiscovery #stressrelief #breathwork #nervoussystem

    Calm Your Nervous System in Minutes

  6. Sep 9

    Pleasure As Your Pathway To Healing And Authenticity

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual abuse, incest, childhood trauma, and the lasting impact of abuse. Some content may be emotionally triggering for survivors or those with lived experience. Please listen when and where you feel safe, and take care of yourself as needed. Leann Herron talks with Sharon Marie Scott, erotic mystic, author, educator, and founder of The Pleasure Renaissance, about how pleasure can become a compass for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. Sharon shares how childhood trauma, shame, and inherited beliefs shaped her relationship to desire and embodiment, and how she rebuilt that relationship through self-awareness, consent, and aliveness. This conversation centers on one core idea: what happens in the bedroom often echoes everywhere else in life. Together they explore how reclaiming pleasure, voice, and boundaries can transform not just intimacy, but identity, relationships, and the way we move through the world. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Pleasure as a Path to Self-Discovery 01:53 Sharon's Journey from Childhood Trauma to Empowerment 06:04 Healing Shame and Reclaiming Pleasure in Life and Bedroom 08:22 Understanding the Body's Natural Responses and Safety Mechanisms 11:58 The Power of Voice, and Consent in Pleasure 12:45 Self-Discovery Through Pleasure and Inner Fulfillment 17:14 Exploring Kink, BDSM, and Safe Community Spaces 22:52 The Link Between Bedroom Dynamics and Life Outside 23:34 Transforming Shadow Work into Pleasure Alchemy 25:27 The Pleasure Renaissance Movement and Cultural Shift 28:12 Practical Steps to Expand Pleasure and Aliveness 35:42 The Role of Pleasure in Creating Abundance and Success 39:53 Forbidden Alchemy: Transmuting Taboo Into Erotic Medicine 51:20 Releasing Inherited Shame and Embracing Authentic Desire 54:40Flesh and Flame: From Childhood Sexual Trauma to Embodied Empowerment 56:27 The Power of Rituals, and Presence 58:28 Living with Presence, Gratitude, and Intimacy with Life 01:03:17 The Future of Pleasure, Self-Expression, Self-Worship, and Societal Change Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ About Sharon Marie Scott: Sharon Marie Scott is an erotic mystic, author, and educator who has spent nearly two decades exploring the intersections of desire, consent, psychology, and spiritual growth. With a background in comic books, video games, film, and fiction, Sharon Marie approaches transformation through story and lived experience rather than formulas. She is less interested in helping people fix their lives, and more interested in helping them see where they’re not actually enjoying the one they have—and what changes when they start telling the truth about that. She is also the founder of The Pleasure Renaissance, a global cultural initiative that reframes pleasure as a form of physiological intelligence and emotional wellbeing. Connect with Sharon: Website: https://www.sharonmariescott.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmariescott/ FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY: https://bookshop.org/p/books/forbidden-alchemy-transmuting-taboo-into-erotic-medicine-sharon-marie-scott/4fff080b803fefc6 FLESH & FLAME: https://bookshop.org/p/books/flesh-and-flame-pleasure-as-the-portal-to-divine-mastery-sharon-marie-scott/d964c8459aba27d3?ean=9781966346333&next=t #personalgrowth #spiritualgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #traumahealing #selfdiscovery #transformation #pleasure #healing #authenticity

    Pleasure As Your Pathway To Healing And Authenticity

  7. Sep 3

    How One Woman Unlearned 35 Years of Conditioning and Chose Herself

    This conversation explores what happens when a deeply inherited identity no longer fits and how women can begin rebuilding from the inside out. Host Leann Herron is joined by Audra Phelps, NLP Practitioner, and Coach, who shares her journey leaving the LDS church, unpacking guilt and grief, and learning how to make choices from a place of calm rather than conditioning. We also hear Leann share her own parallel experience of leaving Catholicism, navigating control, punishment, motherhood, and identity loss, which makes this episode feel like a true shared conversation about women reclaiming their voice. Key Topics: • Leaving the LDS church and the impact on identity • The role of conditioning and inherited beliefs • The process of questioning and deconstruction over 10 years • Tools for nervous system regulation and emotional healing • The importance of small steps and self-trust in change • The BITE model and subtle control mechanisms in high-demand groups • The power of curiosity and openness to new modalities • Creating a toolbox of healing practices and boundaries • The significance of choice and self-empowerment in life transitions Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Audra's Journey of Leaving the LDS Church 05:35 The Struggle with Anxiety and Depression 07:05 Finding Freedom Outside the Church 12:02 Cognitive Dissonance and New Perspectives 14:42 The Moment of Liberation 17:59 Shared Experiences of Faith and Identity 22:32 Questioning Beliefs and Finding Voice 30:43 The Journey of Self-Discovery 33:40 Learning to Trust Myself 38:38 Embracing the Blank Slate 40:46 Navigating Unfamiliar Emotions 43:20 Working With a Coach - Tools for Transformation 46:54 Empowerment Through Choice 51:22 Exploring Healing Modalities 57:28 How Audra Helps Ex-Mormon Moms 01:00:22 How Leann Helps Overwhelmed and Burned-Out Midlife Women 01:01:04 Finding What Fits You Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Leann combines extensive professional training, evidence-based coaching principles, and lived experience into a compassionate, trauma-informed framework that empowers women to create meaningful, sustainable change. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ About Audra Phelps: Audra founded Mama Audra to help moms unravel the web of old beliefs after leaving the LDS church to discover their own identity as a woman and mom. With over 15 years of experience in international education and coaching, she discovered her passion in supporting moms grappling with grief, mom guilt, and identity loss after a faith crisis. When she finally made the life-altering decision to leave the church, she found herself sinking in uncertainty, lonelier than she'd ever been before, and constantly feeling like she was failing her children. Through years of self-discovery and coaching, she has walked the path to uncovering beliefs that resonate, building relationships with her children based on love and trust, and navigating the loneliness that comes from starting all over again. She is now focusing her work on the unique challenges that ex-Mormon moms are navigating. Connect with Audra: Website: https://mamaaudra.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamaaudraofficial/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571178607920 You-Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mama-Audra Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audra-phelps-b422786a/ #selfdiscovery #personalgrowth #healingjourney #resilience #momlife #religioustrauma #selftrust #emotionalhealing

    How One Woman Unlearned 35 Years of Conditioning and Chose Herself

  8. Sep 2

    Raising Emotionally Resilient, Mindful, and Confident Children

    Leann Herron speaks with children’s mindfulness expert, educator, author, and Mindful V founder Veronica Moya about treating emotional wellness like daily hygiene. The conversation focuses on how mindfulness, self-trust, and emotional regulation can help children build resilience, confidence, and lifelong inner awareness. Veronica shares practical tools and insights on nurturing emotional intelligence from a young age. They cover practical tools families and educators can use right away, plus the bigger challenge of protecting children’s intuition in a culture that constantly pushes outside noise, labels, and comparison. Key Topics: • The importance of emotional wellness as daily hygiene • Tools for children to manage anxiety, bullying, and rejection • The role of parents and educators in nurturing intuition and emotional wisdom • The impact of social media and societal pressures on children's self-image • Practical mindfulness exercises for children and adults • The challenges of implementing mindfulness in schools and how to overcome them • The significance of self-love and self-acceptance from childhood • Veronica Moya's nonprofit work and resources for families and teachers • The importance of modeling emotional regulation for children • The connection between mental health and academic performance Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 02:02 Why Children’s Emotional Wellness Is So Important 07:11 Emotional Wellness As Daily Hygiene 09:13 The Power Of Having A Morning Routine and Gratitude Practice 13:14 How Adults Can Protect Children’s Natural Intuition 23:18 Simple Mindfulness Tools Kids Can Do 26:40 Veronica And Leann Share Personal Struggles With Self-Image 35:36 Obstacles In Bringing This Information Into Schools 40:22 Mindful V Nonprofit 44:47 Nervous System Regulation 46:15 How Educators Can Create Emotional Safety In Classrooms 54:53 Trust Your Gut, Trust Your Inner Guidance 1:01:01 Everything Is Happening For You Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ About Veronica Moya: Veronica is a children’s mindfulness expert, author, educator, speaker, and founder of Mindful V™, a bilingual nonprofit and media platform helping children develop emotional resilience, confidence, intuition, and self-trust from an early age. She is known for her powerful perspective that children are naturally wise, emotionally perceptive, and deeply connected to their inner world, and that adults should help protect that connection instead of training it out of them. Through the Mindful V™ Method, Veronica uses mindfulness, visualization, storytelling, affirmations, gratitude, and emotional-awareness practices to help children navigate anxiety, rejection, bullying, overstimulation, and self-doubt with greater resilience and clarity. She is also the creator and host of Mindful V and the author and illustrator of Goom Finds His Happy Place. Veronica is a sought-after voice for conversations about emotional regulation, conscious parenting, childhood intuition, family wellness, resilience, and giving children the tools many adults spend years trying to reclaim. Connect with Veronica: Website: https://veronicamoya.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-moya/ YouTube: Mindful V – Meditation for children www.youtube.com/@VeronicaMoya YouTube: For Teachers https://www.youtube.com/@VeronicaMoyaMindfulness Non-Profit: https://mindfulv.org/ #mindfulness #emotionalresilience #emotionalregulation #mentalhealth

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Welcome to the Happiness On Tap Podcast—your weekly source for practical tools for women to build resilience, reduce stress, and create lasting well-being. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or simply ready for more joy and fulfillment, you're in the right place. Through inspiring conversations with leading experts, coaches, authors, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, you'll discover actionable strategies for improving your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/

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  • Creator
    Leann Herron
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    172
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    Explicit
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