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  1. Becoming a Better Friend With Barnet Bain

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    Becoming a Better Friend With Barnet Bain

    As we kick off International Friendship Month, it’s the perfect time to talk about what it means to be a friend in a world that often feels disconnected. Join host Paula Felps as she sits down with award‑winning filmmaker and author Barnet Bain to explore the surprising origins of his fascination with friendship, the “bubble” we all live inside, and why genuine connection requires presence, curiosity, and courage. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why friendship is a skill — not something we simply “fall into.” How to create safety, consistency, and presence in your closest relationships. A simple 24‑hour practice that can transform how you see and respond to others.

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  2. Why Mattering Matters With Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

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    Why Mattering Matters With Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

    We all have a deep desire to matter, but do we know why? In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with philosopher and author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein to explore the “mattering instinct” and why it shapes everything from our personal fulfillment to our political divides. She explains our longing to feel significant influences our choices, our relationships, and even our conflicts — and how reframing our own mattering projects can lead to a more meaningful, connected life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the need to matter often drives us more powerfully than the need to be happy. How different “mattering projects” shape our behavior and our relationships. What we can do — individually and collectively — to create a world where everyone feels they count.

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  3. What Happens in Vagus With Rebecca Kase

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    What Happens in Vagus With Rebecca Kase

    If you’ve been hearing everyone talk about the vagus nerve but aren’t totally sure what the buzz is about, this episode is your shortcut to understanding it. Trauma therapist, author, and polyvagal expert Rebecca Kase joins host Paula Felps to break down what the vagus nerve actually does, why it affects everything from your stress levels to your relationships, and how simple daily practices can help you feel calmer, more connected, and more resilient. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the vagus nerve plays such a central role in both physical and emotional well-being. How breathwork and other everyday practices can strengthen vagal tone. What your nervous system has to do with connection, compassion, and healthier relationships.

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  4. Ignite Your Purpose and Embrace Change With Madi Murphy

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    Ignite Your Purpose and Embrace Change With Madi Murphy

    As we look toward the new year, it’s the perfect time to look at how to make lasting change. In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with Madi Murphy — author of In the Cosmic Zone and host of the CosmicRX Podcast — to explore how astrology, neuroscience, spirituality, and practical tools can help us ignite our purpose as we step into a new year. Madi shares her personal journey of transformation, the lessons she’s learned from leaving her comfort zone, and how we can all activate our purpose rather than simply search for it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why leaving your comfort zone is essential for growth — and how to recognize when it’s time. How to activate your purpose through alignment, rather than waiting to “discover” it. Practical tools and mindset practices to overcome blocks and live in flow more often.

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  5. Move From Surviving to Thriving With Jon Rosemberg

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    Move From Surviving to Thriving With Jon Rosemberg

    Are you thriving in life, or merely surviving? This week, host Paula Felps talks with leadership coach Jon Rosemberg, author of A Guide to Thriving, to explore what it truly means to thrive. Jon shares how connection and purpose shape our capacity to flourish, and introduces his AIR framework (Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing) to provide practical, compassionate guidance for building habits that support long‑term thriving. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why thriving is not the same as succeeding. How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode. A simple, science‑based formula for increasing your sense of agency.

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  6. Become Astonishingly Alive in 2026 With Jodi Wellman

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    Become Astonishingly Alive in 2026 With Jodi Wellman

    To kick off the new year, host Paula Felps sits down with Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets, to explore how to make the most of the new year. Jodi explains how embracing life’s ultimate deadline can spark astonishing aliveness and help us break free from our comfort zones, rediscover what lights us up, and consciously reprioritize what truly matters. Listen as Jodi tells us how to stop postponing joy and start living like we mean it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why acknowledging life’s “deadline” can motivate us to live more fully. How to recognize signs of feeling “dead inside” and reignite vitality. Practical ways to say yes to experiences that create meaning and aliveness.

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  7. Finding Purpose at Work With Greg Kettner

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    Finding Purpose at Work With Greg Kettner

    Unhappiness at work is a growing problem, but reconnecting with purpose can change everything. Join host Paula Felps as she sits down with WorkHappy founder Greg Kettner to explore why so many people feel unfulfilled at work and what steps they can take to discover their passion and use purpose to fuel resilience — even on the hardest of days.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why lack of communication — not workload — is often the biggest source of workplace unhappiness. How living with purpose makes it easier to navigate setbacks and stay motivated, even in uncertain times. Simple, daily practices to cultivate more happiness and meaning — without needing to quit your job.

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  8. Healing Mother Daughter Tensions During the Holidays With Leslie and Lindsey Glass

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    Healing Mother Daughter Tensions During the Holidays With Leslie and Lindsey Glass

    As the holidays approach, it’s time to plan family gatherings — and that can often mean stress and conflict. In this episode, host Paula Felps welcomes mother-daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass, authors of the Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover Workbook to explore the emotional complexities of family dynamics during the holidays. Drawing from their personal journey and professional work in recovery and relational healing, they unpack why the season often amplifies unresolved tensions — and how to navigate them with compassion, boundaries, and grace. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to set loving boundaries before holiday gatherings to reduce conflict and anxiety. Why childhood memories can distort present-day interactions — and how to reframe them. Tips for navigating grief, crisis, or estrangement during the holiday season.

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  9. Outsmarting Seasonal Depression With Dr. Hannah Nearney

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    Outsmarting Seasonal Depression With Dr. Hannah Nearney

    We’re getting ready to turn back our clocks this weekend, and for some people, the shorter days can spark mental health challenges. In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Hannah Nearney, a clinical psychiatrist and medical director at Flow Neuroscience, about the mental health challenges that arise during seasonal changes — particularly the onset of winter. Dr. Hannah explains how shorter days and reduced sunlight can disrupt circadian rhythms and neurotransmitter balance, then discusses the importance of proactive strategies like light therapy and changes in lifestyle to better manage symptoms. In this episode, you'll learn: How seasonal changes affect brain chemistry and mood regulation. The difference between winter blues and clinical seasonal depression. Practical tools and practices to protect your mental health as the days get shorter.

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  10. Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays With Dr. Jody Carrington

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    Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays With Dr. Jody Carrington

    The holidays are a time for togetherness — so why do so many people feel lonely during this time of year? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Jody Carrington to talk about why loneliness feels worse during the holiday season, the role modern technology plays in increasing loneliness, and how we can navigate holiday loneliness and rediscover joy through authentic connection. You’ll also learn about the Live Happy Holiday Loneliness Toolkit, filled with resources to support anyone who is navigating feelings of isolation during the holiday season. In this episode, you'll learn: Why loneliness is not just a mental health issue but a human epidemic shaped by modern life. How emotional regulation practices — like simple body cues — can help restore connection and reduce stress. Practical ways to build depth in relationships, embrace chosen family, and find community during the holidays.

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  11. From Stress to Stillness With Dr. Seth J. Gillihan

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    From Stress to Stillness With Dr. Seth J. Gillihan

    If you’re dealing with feelings of stress and anxiety, you’re not alone! But this week, host Paula Felps sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Seth J. Gillihan to explore his latest book, Your Daily Reset: 366 Practical Exercises to Reduce Anxiety and Manage Stress Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Designed as a daily companion, the book offers bite-sized, actionable practices rooted in CBT and mindfulness to help you gently reset your emotions and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and compassion. Find out how embracing anxiety, practicing self-compassion, and tuning into the present moment can transform your mental health — one small step at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “just this” might be the most powerful phrase for calming overwhelm. How to restart your mental health habits without guilt or judgment. A simple framework for embracing anxiety instead of fighting it.

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  12. Celebrating Solitude With Dr. Robert Coplan

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    Celebrating Solitude With Dr. Robert Coplan

    We’ve heard a lot about the dangers of loneliness, but how is loneliness different from solitude? In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Robert Coplan to discuss his new book, The Joy of Solitude. Rob shares insights from decades of research on how intentional alone time can foster emotional clarity, creativity, and well-being — and how it differs profoundly from loneliness. From childhood development to adult relationships, he reveals why solitude is a vital part of a balanced life. In this episode, you’ll learn: The surprising benefits of spending just 15 minutes alone each day. Myths about loneliness and solitude, including why living alone doesn’t mean being lonely. The science of “aloneliness” — the longing for solitude — and how it impacts mental health.

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  13. The Science of Being Thankful With Michelle Palmer Jones and Paula Felps

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    The Science of Being Thankful With Michelle Palmer Jones and Paula Felps

    November is National Gratitude Month, and that makes it a great time to talk about what new research says about gratitude. Host Paula Felps welcomes social media manager Michelle Palmer Jones for a heartfelt conversation about the power of gratitude in everyday life: From personal stories of resilience to emerging research on how gratitude supports mental and physical health, this episode explores how intentional practices can transform our well-being. Paula and Michelle also highlight new studies on gratitude’s impact across generations, including college students and older adults, and invite listeners to share their own gratitude stories for a chance to win Live Happy merch. In this episode, you'll learn: How gratitude improves mental health in young adults through tech-based interventions. The link between gratitude and increased longevity in older adults. How to practice “gratitude in disguise” during difficult times and emotional challenges.

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  14. Releasing Trauma for Optimal Health With Dr. Aimie Apigian

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    Releasing Trauma for Optimal Health With Dr. Aimie Apigian

    We talk a lot about how trauma affects our mental health, but have you thought about what it does to your body? In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, author of The Biology of Trauma, to explore how trauma is stored not just in our minds but in our bodies — and how that impacts our physical health, relationships, and overall well-being. Drawing from her experience as a physician and foster parent, Dr. Aimie shares how traditional talk therapy often misses the mark, and why understanding trauma as a biological process opens the door to more effective healing. In this episode, you'll learn: How trauma differs from stress — and why trauma, not stress, is what makes us sick. Why stored trauma shows up in physical symptoms, emotional patterns, and relationship dynamics. How somatic self-practices can help shift your nervous system and begin healing —even when energy is low.

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  15. The ABC’s of Happiness With Klaudia Mitura

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    The ABC’s of Happiness With Klaudia Mitura

    What if practicing happiness was as simple as learning your ABC’s? This week, host Paula Felps talks with work psychologist and certified Chief Happiness Officer Klaudia Mitura, author of The Alphabet of Happiness. After a series of life challenges during the pandemic, Klaudia embarked on a hands-on happiness experiment, testing evidence-based practices and transforming them into accessible, everyday tools. That led to a podcast and her new book, which helps us cultivate happiness through small, intentional habits. From cold showers to gut health, Klaudia offers a fresh, practical take on what it means to thrive. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to create your own happiness experiments using science-backed micro-habits. Why cold showers can boost dopamine and improve mood for hours. How gut health directly influences emotional well-being and resilience.

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  16. How Mental Clutter is Hurting Your Heart with Dr. Alan Rozanski

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    How Mental Clutter is Hurting Your Heart with Dr. Alan Rozanski

    Many people today feel unfocused or overwhelmed, and that’s not just a challenge for our heads; it could be harming our hearts. Join us as host Paula Felps talks with cardiologist and health psychologist Dr. Alan Rozanski, who offers a groundbreaking look at how our mindset influences our heart and overall well-being. He explains how chronic stress, emotional negativity, and mental clutter can physically impact your heart function and increase disease risk. Then, he shares how to shift your thinking and cultivate energy, optimism, and a sense of purpose to thrive in today’s distracted world. In this episode, you’ll learn: How mental clutter and chronic stress trigger harmful physical effects like inflammation and heart dysfunction. Why focusing with intention and nurturing emotional vitality are key to sustained well-being. How the Six Domains of Health can guide you toward a more balanced, purpose-driven, and heart-friendly lifestyle.

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  17. Maintaining Mental Health During the Winter Months With Dr. Michele

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    Maintaining Mental Health During the Winter Months With Dr. Michele

    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 — regardless of what’s 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, you’ll learn: What causes physiological changes during winter months and how that affects our brain’s neurotransmitters. How these changes may affect children and older adults – and what to look for. What changes to look for in yourself and those around you — and when to get help.

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  18. How to Make Friendships That Last with Dr. Lori Whatley

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    How to Make Friendships That Last with Dr. Lori Whatley

    By now, we’ve all heard how important friendships and connections are for our well-being, but sometimes we’re 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. She’ll even tell us the exact number of close friends that we need for our well-being!  In this episode, you’ll learn: How to intentionally seek out friends. How to identify what you need in a friend. Tips for deepening your current friendships.

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  19. Mindful Flower Arranging With Talia Boone

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    Mindful Flower Arranging With Talia Boone

    We’ve all heard the advice to stop and smell the roses, but this week’s episode is a reminder to take a moment to arrange them. Talia Boone is a social entrepreneur whose work has centered around human and civil rights issues. A few years ago, she discovered flower arranging as a form of meditation and self-care, and in the height of the pandemic she launched Postal Petals to help others relieve the anxiety they were feeling. Today, her company’s mindful approach to flower arranging is being used by companies, individuals, and community groups who are discovering just how life-changing her workshops can be. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Talia discovered the impact of flower arranging on mental and emotional well-being. Why arranging flowers is so therapeutic. How a flower arranging practice can support mindfulness.

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  20. Rewire Your Brain for Health and Happiness With Tom Rosshirt

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    Rewire Your Brain for Health and Happiness With Tom Rosshirt

    It's a common belief that achieving our goals and reaching success equates to peace and happiness. But what happens when it doesn’t? 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 you’ll learn: Why so much illness and chronic pain begins in the neural circuits of the brain – and why mainstream medicine can’t cure it. How reducing fear can help us heal from chronic conditions. How retraining your brain will change every area of your life.

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