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  1. Become Astonishingly Alive in 2026 With Jodi Wellman

    13 GIỜ TRƯỚC

    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.

    29 phút
  2. 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.

    33 phút
  3. 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.

    21 phút
  4. 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.

    24 phút
  5. Celebrating Solitude With Dr. Robert Coplan

    04/11/2025

    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.

    30 phút
  6. 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.

    33 phút
  7. From Stress to Stillness With Dr. Seth J. Gillihan

    14/10/2025

    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.

    25 phút
  8. Finding Purpose at Work With Greg Kettner

    18/11/2025

    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.

    20 phút
  9. The Science of Spooky Happiness With Michelle Palmer Jones and Paula Felps

    21/10/2025

    The Science of Spooky Happiness With Michelle Palmer Jones and Paula Felps

    Halloween might be all about ghosts, costumes, and candy—but science says it’s also a powerful happiness booster. In this episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps and social media manager Michelle Palmer Jones explore the surprising research behind why the spooky season lifts our spirits. From the nostalgia of childhood traditions to the thrill of a safe scare, Halloween taps into the emotions that help us feel more playful, connected, and calm — just when we need it most. In this episode you’ll learn: How nostalgia and play during Halloween boost joy and reduce stress. Why even a small piece of candy can trigger big feelings of happiness. How safe scares — like haunted houses — can actually make us less anxious afterward.

    19 phút
  10. Healing Mother Daughter Tensions During the Holidays With Leslie and Lindsey Glass

    25/11/2025

    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.

    35 phút
  11. 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.

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

    12/08/2025

    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.

    28 phút
  13. Meet Holiday Happy Activist Lindsay Morehead-Oates

    16/12/2025

    Meet Holiday Happy Activist Lindsay Morehead-Oates

    This is the season for giving back, which makes it the perfect time to talk to a Holiday Happy Activist! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Lindsay Morehead-Oates, a Dallas-based graphic designer who has turned her passion for giving into meaningful action. Lindsay shares how her early experiences with volunteering shaped her values, why she continues to dedicate time to both people and animals, and how she recently fulfilled a long-time dream by cooking and delivering Thanksgiving meals to those in need. In this episode, you’ll learn: How childhood traditions like the Angel Tree inspired Lindsay’s lifelong commitment to giving. Why volunteering at a wildlife refuge and serving her community bring her joy and perspective. How she and her best friend turned a simple idea into a Thanksgiving feast for 50 people, proving that generosity can be both affordable and transformative

    19 phút
  14. 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.

    25 phút
  15. Repairing the Mother/Daughter Relationship With Leslie and Lindsey Glass

    14/05/2024

    Repairing the Mother/Daughter Relationship With Leslie and Lindsey Glass

    The relationship between mothers and daughters can be tricky, so this week, host Paula Felps sit down with co-authors and mother/daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass, who’ve just released the book, The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover: 4 Steps to Bring Back the Love. They know all too well how fraught the mother/daughter relationship can be, and they’re here to talk about what makes this relationship so difficult for many and how to start rebuilding fractured family ties. In this episode, you’ll learn:  The most common areas of conflict between mothers and daughters. Why learning your mother’s and grandmother’s mental health history plays an important role in the mother/daughter relationship. Where to start reconciling a damaged relationship.

    33 phút
  16. How to Stop Negative Mental Chatter with Dr. Srikumar Rao

    06/10/2016

    How to Stop Negative Mental Chatter with Dr. Srikumar Rao

    Dr. Srikumar Rao joins the Live Happy Now podcast again to help us learn how to stop the negative mental chatter that we all experience from time to time. Dr. Rao has helped thousands of executives and entrepreneurs all over the world discover deep meaning. His methods have enabled them to achieve quantum leaps in effectiveness. Graduates of his workshops have become more creative and more inspiring leaders. He conceived the innovative course Creativity and Personal Mastery course that he teaches in London and New York. Students found it so overwhelmingly powerful that it remains the only business school course in the world to have its own alumni association. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to overcome negative self talk How to have deeper connections with others How to combat toxic personalities

    28 phút
  17. Mindfulness for Children With Kamala Alcantara

    19/05/2020

    Mindfulness for Children With Kamala Alcantara

    By now, most of us are aware of how important it is to be able to use tools like mindfulness and meditation to help create inner calm. But as tough as it can be for adults, imagine what it’s like for a child to master it. This week’s guest has found a way to teach children things like meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more with the help of some very cute ninja bunnies. Kamala Alcantara is co-founder and chief content officer of Ninja Focus, an app that helps young children learn breathing techniques, mindfulness and emotional regulation. Her goal is to help strengthen families and motivate children to be kinder, more compassionate and happier. Let’s hear how Ninja Focus can help them do that.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why learning breathing techniques is so valuable. How teaching mindfulness to children benefits them later in life. How to use Ninja Focus as a family.

    26 phút
  18. Supporting Mental Health Through Music With Brandon Staglin

    23/05/2024 · NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    Supporting Mental Health Through Music With Brandon Staglin

    Music can be a powerful tool for improving mental health, and in this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Brandon Staglin, co-founder and president of One Mind, a mental health nonprofit organization committed to improving brain health by supporting research and providing resources. Central to their mission is music, which Brandon explains has been an incredible healing tool in his own struggle with mental illness. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why One Mind was created.  How Brandon uses music for healing and connection in his own life. How to be part of this year’s One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health.

    23 phút
  19. The ABC’s of Happiness With Klaudia Mitura

    23/09/2025

    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.

    23 phút
  20. Reclaim Your Personal Power With Dr. Emma Seppälä

    23/04/2024

    Reclaim Your Personal Power With Dr. Emma Seppälä

    In a time when we are increasingly distracted and overwhelmed, many people are rethinking what’s important and how to achieve it.  In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with acclaimed psychologist Emma Seppälä, author of the new book, Sovereign, who explains how our we can overcome the chaos around us and take steps to live a more vibrant, courageous life that aligns with our true desires and potential. In this episode, you’ll learn: The danger of self-criticism and how to overcome it. The importance of becoming more aware of the information you’re exposing yourself to. How self-care improves every area of your life — and where to start.

    30 phút
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