Happiness

Jenny Santi is a trusted philanthropy advisor to some of the world's most generous givers and celebrity activists. By the age of 28, she was head of philanthropy services for UBS, one of the world's largest firms in wealth management. Jenny is also the author of the recently released book The Giving Way to Happiness: Stories & Science Behind the Life-Changing Power of Giving. In this episode Jenny shares the science behind giving, how it makes you feel good and ways to overcome compassion fatigue. What you'll learn in this podcast: How giving to others affects your personal happiness The most valuable gift you can give How to elevate your job to become your calling Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of The Giving Way to Happiness: Stories & Science Behind the Life-Changing Power of Giving Follow Jenny on Facebook and Twitter Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Sara Oliveri is a Washington, D.C-based life coach and speaker who helps people, as well as organizations, create happier lives. She is one of less than 300 graduates of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk about effective tools to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life and how to identify your personal core values to help you achieve authentic happiness. What you'll learn in this podcast: A better understanding of the current "life coaching" trend How to transform your temporary happiness into something sustainable and long-lasting How to increase happiness, meaning and fulfillment Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Sara Oliveri on Facebook and Twitter Purchase a copy of The Valued Self: Healthy Self Esteem Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Rhonda Cornum was a 36-year-old flight surgeon in 1991 when her Black Hawk helicopter was sent to rescue a downed F-16 pilot. During the rescue mission her helicopter was shot down and Rhonda — who broke both arms, injured her leg, and was shot in the back — became an Iraqi prisoner of war. Through this — what she calls “one week of misadventure” — she remained positive. Her resilience surprised many of those around her, and today the retired brigadier general teaches those techniques to others, including overseeing the military's resilience training program. In this episode Live Happy Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Rhonda about where resilience comes from, the major challenges to teaching - and learning - resilience, and offers a few tips to help you become more resilient. What you'll learn in this podcast: Just like physical fitness, psychological fitness can be increased with training When to practice resilient thinking skills for maximum impact You can learn resilient skills at any age Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase She Went to War: The Rhonda Cornum Story Hear more from Rhonda and pre-order Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Tom Rath is a best-selling author and researcher who studies the role of human behavior in business, health and well-being. Live Happy Editorial Director, COO and Co-Founder Deborah Heisz talks with Tom about his most recent work, a feature-length documentary film, Fully Charged, which explores the key elements of energizing one's work and life through personal stories and interviews with the world's leading social scientists. What you'll learn in this podcast: How meaning, interaction and energy can transform your life Why it is important to stop pursuing happiness and start creating meaning instead How the smallest choices you make every day can dramatically improve your well-being Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Fully Charged documentary Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Louis Alloro is a change-agent working with individuals and organizations to enable positive evolution, even through the most difficult challenges. He is one of the first 100 people in the world to earn a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and holds a second master's degree in the Foundations of Education. In this episode we look at the power of gratitude as well as recommendations for positivity and peace during the holiday season. What you'll learn in this podcast: Simple strategies to spark well-being The visceral experience of gratitude How to be a social-emotional leader during this holiday season The importance of choosing love Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take the free masterclass on harnessing the power of positive psychology Visit LouisAlloro.com Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Shane Lopez, Ph.D., author of Making Hope Happen, is the world's leading researcher on hope. Shane collaborates with scholars around the world on the links between strengths development, academic success, and overall well-being. Find out more about hope as we discuss with Shane the importance of creating a relationship with your future self, coming up with multiple pathways to reach your goals and a few activities you can try to become more hopeful. In this episode, you'll learn: The definition of hope How to create a relationship with your future self Better practices for setting goals How to become more hopeful Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free chapter from Making Hope Happen Visit ShaneLopez.com Explore these great Hope How-To's Write a note to your future self at FutureMe.org Purchase a copy of Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Shawn Achor is a New York Times best-selling author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage. He is the winner of more than a dozen distinguished teaching awards at Harvard University, where he delivered lectures on positive psychology in the school's most popular class. Shawn has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success. In this episode, Shawn talks with Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz about how happiness fuels success and how you can capitalize on the Happiness Advantage as well as his two-part O-Course Experience on Oprah.com. In this episode, you'll learn: How happiness fuels success How our brains function when we are more positive How we can reprogram our brains to become more positive Gain a competitive edge at work Seven practical, actionable principles on how to capitalize on the Happiness Advantage Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the two-part O-Course Experience 21 Days to a Happier Life and 21 Days to Inspire Happiness Around You Purchase a copy of The Happiness Advantage Purchase a copy of Before Happiness Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

David Shadrack Smith serves as executive producer and director on the highly anticipated landmark series narrated by Oprah Winfrey, Belief. Throughout his career, David has earned nine Emmy nominations and worked with broadcasters around the world, including National Geographic, PBS, Discovery, History, Showtime, BBC, and many more. In this episode, David shares more about the upcoming series Belief, a groundbreaking television event exploring humankind’s ongoing search to connect with something greater than ourselves. The documentary series Belief premieres October 18-24 at 8pm ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. In this episode, you'll learn: The common quest that unites us The universal questions we all ask ourselves A glimpse into the series Belief Links and resources mentioned in this episode: For more about Belief visit the website Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Caroline Miller is recognized as one of the world’s leading positive psychology experts in the areas of goal setting, grit, happiness, success and how to apply it to one’s life. Caroline was one of the first graduates of the University of Pennsylvania’s Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program and is author of Creating Your Best Life and Positively Caroline. In this episode Caroline discusses her personal happiness journey, goal setting, how to become grittier, and her new book Authentic Grit with Live Happy COO, Co-founder and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz. In this episode, you'll learn: Who you should share your goals with The questions you can ask yourself to become grittier Grit in the millennial generation The power of delayed gratification Steps parents can take to raise gritty kids Links and resources mentioned in this episode: CarolineMiller.com Purchase Creating Your Best Life on Amazon Purchase Positively Caroline on Amazon Take the Authentic Grit Challenge A free worksheet on creating your best life Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined! Watch Caroline's TEDx talk The Moments That Make Champions

This week, on Live Happy Now, we have Tory Johnson, seen every Thursday on ABC's Good Morning America where she presents the popular Deals & Steals segment. Her last book, The Shift, was a #1 New York Times bestseller, and now she has a brand new book Shift for Good: Simple Changes for Lasting Joy Inside and Out. Tory joins Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz to discuss more about her happiness journey. In this episode, you'll learn: How to make a change that lasts 5 steps to reach your goals in life Finding your inner joy and inner happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: ToryJohnson.com Purchase Shift for Good: Simple Changes for Lasting Joy Inside and Out Take a sneak peek into Shift for Good with this FREE chapter Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!