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We have entered a time of unprecedented polarization that’s creating division among friends, family members, and co-workers. Understanding what’s driving our outrage is the first step in discovering what we can do about it, and in this first of two episodes, host Paula Felps sits down with Kurt Gray, author of the new book, Outrage: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. This week Kurt – a professor in psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and director of its Center for the Science of Moral Understanding – unpacks how our perceptions of harm shape our outrage and then explains how our concerns and differences can foster hope for the future. In this episode, you'll learn: How our perceptions of harm drive our outrage and create moral divides. Why facts aren’t effective in bridging our divides. How we can use political and moral disagreements to strengthen our relationships. Order Kurt’s new book here. Visit Kurt online here. Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Follow Kurt on Social Media: Twitter: https://x.com/kurtjgray Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtjgray/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtjgray Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 This is the perfect time to think about what we’d like to accomplish in the new year, and starting a creativity practice is one way to discover new strengths and reach new goals. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Rochelle Seltzer, a leadership coach, speaker, and author of Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life. She explains why creativity is a natural boost for our mental health and tells us how we can use it to navigate uncertain times and how it can give us direction for the new year. In this episode, you'll learn: What “creative power” means – and how to connect to it. How the “Discovery Dozen” can help us discover our intuition. How to start a daily creativity practice – and why it matters. Learn to expand your creativity with a free download of Rochelle’s guide to Full Self-Expression. Visit Rochelle’s website here. Discover her book, Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Follow Rochelle on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-seltzer-coach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rochelleseltzercreativecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seltzerrochelle/ Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It may be called the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, it’s the most stressful. Nine out of 10 Americans report feeling stressed out right now, so this week host Paula Felps talks with author and mindfulness expert Julie Potiker about how her SNAP mindfulness method can help lower your stress level throughout the holiday season — and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn: Why mindfulness is such an effective tool for managing stress. What the SNAP method is and how to use it. The importance of gratitude in a mindfulness practice. Visit Julie’s website. Check out Julie’s new book, SNAP! From Chaos to Calm. Discover Julie’s first book, Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos, on audiobook. Enjoy free meditations from Julie here. Follow along with this episode's transcript here. Follow Julie on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmethodsforlife X:  https://twitter.com/JuliePotiker Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

With holiday gatherings just around the corner, many of us are experiencing a familiar feeling of anxiety. Annual gatherings can often unearth familiar arguments, so this week, host Paula Felps talks with author and success coach Dr. Andrea Goeglein to learn how to navigate those gatherings with less stress and greater success. In this episode, you'll learn: What drives anxiety around family holiday gatherings. How to set guidelines ahead of time to avoid common arguments. Tips for creating a more peaceful environment during the holiday season. Visit Andrea’s website. Discover Dr. Cortney Warren’s book, Letting Go of Your Ex. Follow along with this episode's transcript here. Follow Andrea on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DrSuccessPhD Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drsuccess/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuccessTM/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuccessphd/ Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

As we move toward the new year, it’s common to think about what we’d like to see unfold in the coming months. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Francesca Sipma, an international speaker, trainer, and author who created a process called hypnobreathwork to help people connect with their state of flow and discover their purpose. In her powerful new book, Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow, she walks readers through the methodology to tap into their unique purpose and find clarity for the future. In this episode, you'll learn: Why breathwork is such a powerful tool for releasing your intuition. How to identify the blocks that often keep us from reaching our true potential. The power of intuitive action and why it is so essential to our spiritual and emotional growth. Discover Francesca’s book, Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow here. Visit Francesca’s website. Download the free Mastry app here. Follow along with this episode's transcript here. Follow Francesca on social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sipma Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/francescasipma TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@francescasipma YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@francescasipma3678 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-sipma-28956613 Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

During this time of year, there’s a lot of talk about gathering with loved ones, but what does that mean for those who are estranged from their families? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Gina Moffa, a licensed clinical social worker and author of Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss. Gina, who specializes in grief and loss, trauma, and painful life transitions, discusses estrangement during the holidays and offers tips for self-care as well as advice for those who know someone struggling with estrangement. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to be estranged from family and some of the most common reasons for it. Why estrangement has become more prevalent in current times. Healthy ways to manage estrangement and how friends can offer support. Discover Gina’s book, Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss here. Visit Gina’s website. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Follow Gina on social media: Instagram: @ginamoffalcsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginamoffalcsw/ Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

The holiday shopping season is here, and for many people, that creates stress and anxiety. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Bright Dickson, co-host of the Money and Mindset with Bright and Brian podcast, to talk about how we can change our approach to holiday spending for less stress and more joy. In this episode, you'll learn: Some of the things to consider before you start buying presents this year. Why setting an intention about how you want to feel can help in your gift-buying decisions. The power of choosing experiences over gifts. Discover the Money and Mindset podcast here. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Resiliency plays a crucial role in how we recover from setbacks, solve problems, and navigate our personal and professional relationships. This week, we’re sharing an episode of our sister podcast, Built to Win, from the leadership team at Neora. Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz, who also is co-CEO at Neora, sits down with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe — an author, speaker, and educator who specializes in workplace wellbeing — to tell us how to cultivate everyday resiliency and what it can do for us. In this episode, you'll learn: Robyne’s inspiring personal story that led her to discover resiliency. Practices we can use to become more resilient. The important role hope plays in weathering life’s storms. Check out Dr. Robyne’s course on Everyday Resiliency. Visit Dr. Robyne’s website here. Discover Dr. Robyne’s latest book, Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Follow Dr. Robyne on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/ X: https://twitter.com/dr_robynehd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd Discover the Built to Win podcast here. Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

By now, most people have a good idea of what outcomes they want from this year’s presidential election. But what happens if it doesn’t turn out as you had hoped? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Lauren Cook, who created Live Happy’s Overcoming Election Stress email series. She’s here to offer tips on self-care this election day and how we can use the outcome to build resilience and lasting connections. In this episode, you'll learn: What you can do on Election Day to minimize anxiety. How to respect the emotions of others if your candidate wins. Signs that you might need help managing your emotions about the outcome. Download our free guide to Coping with Election Outcomes here. Visit Dr. Lauren’s website here. Check out Dr. Lauren’s latest book,  Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide for Staying Afloat in Uncertain Times. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Follow Live Happy on social media: Instagram: @dr.laurencook TikTok: @dr.laurencook Don't Miss a Minute of Happiness! If you’re not subscribed to the weekly Live Happy newsletter, you’re missing out! Sign up to discover new articles and research on happiness, the latest podcast, special offers from sponsors, and even a happy song of the week. Subscribe for free today! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: