Stacy Kaiser

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  1. Adapting to a Chaotic World With Anne Grady

    HÁ 4 DIAS

    Adapting to a Chaotic World With Anne Grady

    During chaotic times, our ability to adapt is more important than ever. In this episode, resilience expert and author Anne Grady sits down with host Paula Felps to share how to stay grounded in a world that’s changing faster than our nervous systems can keep up. Drawing on personal experiences and insights from her new book EvolvAbility, Anne explains why adaptability is not a soft skill but a critical survival skill. In this episode, you’ll learn: Anne’s EVOLVE framework and how emotions shape our reactions. How to reduce overwhelm and navigate uncertainty with intention. How simple, science-backed practices — like gratitude, humor, and setting boundaries — build adaptability over time.

    32min
  2. Choosing Hope (Even When It’s Hard) With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

    17 DE FEV.

    Choosing Hope (Even When It’s Hard) With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

    Hope isn’t a soft emotion; it’s a powerful, science‑backed strategy for navigating stress, uncertainty, and the challenges of modern life. In this episode, resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley‑Dafoe joins host Paula Felps to discuss strategies from her new book, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It’s Hard. Dr. Robyne explains how cultivating a hope practice can calm the nervous system, strengthen resilience, deepen connection, and help us show up more fully for ourselves and others, even in difficult times. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why hope is different from optimism — and why it’s a more sustainable tool for resilience. How hope physiologically shifts your brain and body, helping you think more clearly and make better decisions under stress. Simple daily practices to build a “hope habit,” from morning rituals to community‑building conversations that elevate your emotional well‑being.

    29min
  3. The Art of Adult Friendships With Anna Runkle

    10 DE FEV.

    The Art of Adult Friendships With Anna Runkle

    We know we need friends, but finding “our people” can be hard! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with therapist and author Anna Runkle about why so many of us struggle to build meaningful friendships, how covert avoidance keeps us from true connection, and what practical steps help us identify the relationships that genuinely support who we’re becoming. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why finding your people matters more than simply having people. How to recognize red flags, energy drains, and covert avoidance. Practical steps and mindset shifts that make adult friendship easier and more authentic.

    27min
  4. What Happens in Vagus With Rebecca Kase

    20 DE JAN.

    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.

    29min
  5. Becoming a Better Friend With Barnet Bain

    3 DE FEV.

    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.

    24min
  6. Move From Surviving to Thriving With Jon Rosemberg

    13 DE JAN.

    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.

    21min
  7. Why Mattering Matters With Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

    27 DE JAN.

    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.

    29min
  8. Ignite Your Purpose and Embrace Change With Madi Murphy

    23/12/2025

    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.

    33min
  9. Escaping the Comparison Trap With Dr. Ronald Siegel

    23/08/2022

    Escaping the Comparison Trap With Dr. Ronald Siegel

    Whether we admit it or not, most of us spend a lot of time comparing ourselves to others. But what if our true superpower is learning just to be ourselves? This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. Ronald Siegel, a psychotherapist, Harvard psychology professor and mindfulness expert whose latest research looks at what a climate of self-comparison is doing to undermine our happiness. His new book, The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are, looks at the trap of constant self-evaluation and explains how we can learn to let go of our comparison culture and live a more satisfying, happy life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it’s natural for us to compare ourselves to others. How social media has amplified the climate of self-comparison. How practices like gratitude and mindfulness help minimize the effects of constant self-evaluation.

    25min
  10. The Science & Spirituality of Silliness With Tom Rosshirt

    22/07/2025

    The Science & Spirituality of Silliness With Tom Rosshirt

    Can you giggle your way to inner peace? In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with author Tom Rosshirt to explore the joyful — and surprisingly profound — power of silliness. Drawing from his book, Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience, Tom reveals how embracing our goofy side can be both spiritually liberating and scientifically beneficial. From dancing like no one’s watching to reciting nursery rhymes alone, silliness helps us sidestep rigid self-images, face embarrassing emotions, and retrain our brains for resilience. In this episode, you’ll learn: How silliness acts as a spiritual practice. Why laughter and childlike play can retrain the brain and reduce stress. Simple, everyday ways to embrace your silly side (even if it feels embarrassing at first).

    31min
  11. Become a Connected Couple With Dr. Gloria Lee

    18/03/2025

    Become a Connected Couple With Dr. Gloria Lee

    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.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we need to learn our triggers and conflict habits. Tips for de-escalating conflict. Why women are more comfortable seeking therapy — and what men are often surprised to discover.

    33min
  12. Special episode: Rainn Wilson Finds Unity in Spirituality, from Need a Lift?

    03/10/2024 · BÔNUS

    Special episode: Rainn Wilson Finds Unity in Spirituality, from Need a Lift?

    This week, we’re sharing an episode of Need a Lift?, a show that focuses on bringing people together during a tough time in our culture. Host Tim Shriver talks to wise guests who have transformed painful moments in their lives into purpose through their spiritual rituals and practices. Guests like bestselling novelist Min Jin Lee on why she creates complicated characters who hold the secret to our transformation, and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole discussing the importance of cultivating an inner life in competition, mental health and in their marriage. Need a Lift? is truly the antidote to the hatred and despair we’re all exhausted of hearing, giving us hope that change is possible. In this episode, The Office’s Rainn Wilson explains that we can quiet the world's chaos and deal with our collective sense of overwhelm by believing in something bigger than us. Find more episodes of Need a Lift? at https://link.chtbl.com/needalift?sid=livehappynow

    51min
  13. Destressing From the Holidays With Travis McNulty

    02/12/2025

    Destressing From the Holidays With Travis McNulty

    As the holidays approach and everyone gets busier than ever, feelings of goodwill can give way to stress and anxiety. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with licensed mental health counselor Travis McNulty, clinical director and founder of McNulty Counseling and Wellness, to explore how we can reduce holiday stress and emotional overwhelm. Travis explains why the season often triggers old family roles and patterns, how expectations can set us up for disappointment, and what practical tools we can use to stay grounded. From breathing techniques to boundary-setting, he shares strategies to help us move through the holidays with more calm, intention, and joy. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why holiday environments can trigger old emotional roles and stress responses. Simple tools like exercise and diaphragmatic breathing to calm the nervous system. How setting boundaries and redefining expectations can make the holidays more enjoyable.

    24min
  14. The Power of Connection With Deborah K. Heisz and Karen Guggenheim

    25/02/2025

    The Power of Connection With Deborah K. Heisz and Karen Guggenheim

    This week, as we move toward our Happiness Month, we’re 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 year’s celebrations how you can be part of it! In this episode, you’ll learn: What to expect from Live Happy’s #HappyActs campaign this year. How Karen’s journey to happiness is rooted in unhappiness and loss — and how that led her to launch an initiative that is changing lives around the globe. How to be part of WOHASU this year.

    30min
  15. Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays With Dr. Jody Carrington

    09/12/2025

    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.

    33min
  16. Transforming Grief into Growth With John Tsilimparis

    02/09/2025

    Transforming Grief into Growth With John Tsilimparis

    In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis about his transformative approach to grief. John shares insights from his new book, Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in our Darkest Days, offering a that blends emotional healing with beauty, purpose, and resilience. Drawing from personal loss and clinical experience, John introduces powerful concepts like “constructive aching” and “painful joy,” encouraging listeners to move toward their grief rather than away from it. He also shows how grief can become a gateway to growth, meaning, and even happiness. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use “inspiration exposure” to activate healing and emotional resilience. Why pairing grief with beauty can transform your experience of loss. Practical tools to reframe painful memories and foster personal growth.

    27min
  17. Become Astonishingly Alive in 2026 With Jodi Wellman

    6 DE JAN.

    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.

    29min
  18. The Science of Being Thankful With Michelle Palmer Jones and Paula Felps

    11/11/2025

    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.

    21min
  19. Outsmarting Seasonal Depression With Dr. Hannah Nearney

    28/10/2025

    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.

    25min
  20. Maintaining Your Mental Health with Deborah K. Heisz

    06/05/2025

    Maintaining Your Mental Health with Deborah K. Heisz

    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.  In this episode, you’ll learn: 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.

    24min
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