Happiness

Dr. Jenny Taitz is is a board-certified cognitive behavioral clinical psychologist who offers people proven tools to enhance their life. She has presented her novel clinical application on mindfulness and managing emotions at national and international conferences. Her new book, How to Be Single and Happy, applies those principles to life in the dating world. What you'll learn in this episode: How to make the most of a bad date How to feel less lonely while looking for love How to look for love in a healthier way Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase her book How to Be Single and Happy. Follow Dr. Jenny on Twitter and Facebook.

Merlin Thomas is a physician, scientist and program leader in the newly created Department of Diabetes at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Merlin is widely recognized as an opinion leader, researcher and medical storyteller, and he specializes in how to live longer…and better. He’s author of several best-selling books including The Longevity List and Fast Living Slow Aging as well as his podcast The Chopping List. What you'll learn in this episode: How caffeine can help improve your life (really!) The truth about red wine and longevity What sugar is doing to your health Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase his book The Longevity List: Myth Busting The Top Ways to Live a Long and Healthy Life. Follow Merlin on Facebook.

Thomas Moore is the New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul, as well as many other books on deepening soul and cultivating a mature spiritual life, three of which have received the Books for a Better Life Award. At turns he has been a monk, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist. Today he lectures widely on creating a more soulful world and spirituality. What you'll learn in this episode: How to keep your youth in a deep way How spirituality can mature and become more important over time How to value your life by leaving a conscious legacy for your family and your society Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Thomas on his website. Purchase his book Agless Soul: The Lifelong Journey Toward Meaning and Joy. Follow him on his Twitter and Facebook.

Andrea Petersen is a science and health reporter who hasn’t just studied anxiety from a reporter’s standpoint; she has lived with it. Her new book, On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety gives an honest and heartfelt account of living with anxiety and how she learned to come to terms with it. Andrea looks at how anxiety affected her, how she overcame it, and shows us some of the groundbreaking research that’s being done on anxiety. What you'll learn in this episode: Why not all anxiety is bad What practices can help you overcome anxiety How living in the moment can change your relationship with anxiety Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Andrea on her website. Purchase her book On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety on Amazon. Follow Andrea on her Twitter.

Stephen Cope is a Senior Scholar-in-Residence and a Kripalu Ambassador. He is a Western-trained psychotherapist who writes and teaches about the relationship between Western psychological paradigms and the Eastern contemplative traditions. In its 25th anniversary edition, Yoga Journal named him one of the most important innovators in the developing field of American yoga. What you'll learn in this episode: A heightened awareness of the power of friends. An understanding of the profound meaning of interdependence, or "dependent arising." How many soul friends a person can have over the course of their life. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Stephen Cope here. Purchase his book Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection on Amazon.

Niki Brantmark is the founder and creator of the award-winning daily interior design blog My Scandinavian Home, which was inspired by her move to Sweden from London. Niki has an MA in psychology from the University of Edinburgh and she joins Live Happy science editor Paula Felps to talk about Lagom (Law-gom) the swedish art of living a balanced, happy life. What you'll learn in this episode: Learn what lagom is and how it can benefit your well-being How you can bring lagom to your home. How to apply the principles of lagom at work. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Niki Brantmark on her blog. Follow Niki on her twitter and Facebook.

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and the founder of Blue Zones, an organization that helps Americans live longer, healthier lives. His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 National Geographic cover story "Secrets of Living Longer" and three national best-sellers, The Blue Zones, Thrive, and The Blue Zones Solution. His forthcoming book, The Blue Zones of Happiness, will be published by National Geographic in October 2017. What you'll learn in this episode: The things extraordinary, content people have in common. Ways to recognize our lives to promote happiness. The newest research in the evolving field of happiness. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Dan Buettner on his twitter. Read our interview with Dan about his book The Blue Zones of Happiness here. Purchase his book The Blue Zones of Happiness on amazon.

Louisa Jewell is a speaker, author and positive psychology expert who has facilitated thousands of people towards greater flourishing both at work and in their personal lives. She is the founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association an organization that shares the latest knowledge on psychological well-being to improve the mental health of all Canadians. She is also a graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania, and she is currently a professor of positive psychology at the University of Texas. Her book Wire your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt will be released in September, 2017. What you'll learn in this episode: To have greater self-awareness about your own self-doubt and how it may be showing up for you Tools and strategies for managing self-doubt and building confidence Why confidence is so important to authentic happiness Why building confidence is more important than building self-esteem Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download the first chapter of her book for free here Purchase a copy of Wire Your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman is a clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. She maintains a private practice in Scarsdale and works as a school psychologist in the Harrison schools in Westchester, New York. Providing in-services, interactive workshops, and now writing her first book, titled, The Grit Guide for Teens are the highlight of Dr. Baruch-Feldman’s professional life. Molly Dahl is author of Youth Positive, Exploring the Unique Genius of Every 21st Century Adolescent and The YOUTH Positive Teacher’s Guide. She conducts teacher trainings and workshops, and presents YOUTH Positive and Positive Education at conferences around the country. She holds a Certificate in Positive Psychology from The Wholebeing Institute. What you'll learn in this episode: How we can help teens be the best version of themselves. What mindset, behavior, and culture supports grit. What YOUTH Positive is. Why happiness is a worthy goal. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Caren on Facebook and Twitter Purchase a copy of The Grit Guide for Teens Follow Molly on Facebook and Twitter Check out YOUTH Positive resources here.

By getting a clearer picture of how we see ourselves and how others see us can lead us on a path to true happiness and self-acceptance. Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organizational psychology, she is also the founder of The Eurich Group, where she’s helped thousands of leaders and teams improve their effectiveness through greater self-awareness. What you’ll learn in this podcast: How to make better career and life choices through a better understanding of your values, aspirations, strengths and weaknesses, and impact on others The anatomy of a self-aware leader How to deal with a boss, friend, in-law or sibling who completely lacks any self-awareness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Find out how self-aware you are by taking this quiz. Purchase a copy of Insight: Why We’re Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life. Follow Tasha on Twitter and Facebook. Download a free sketch note of this episode