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Unleash Your Creativity With Steven Kowalski

Creativity is a driving force of innovation, and in this episode, we look at how it can make us happier both at work and at home. Steven Kowalski, PhD, is a leading voice in the global movement for conscious creativity. In his new book, Creative Together: Sparking Innovation in the New World of Work, he explains that all of us are creative — whether we think we are or not. And recognizing that creativity is the first step in learning how to harness it and discover our true potential in all areas of life. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to be “consciously creative.” How to identify discover your personal creative style — and why that’s important. Why tapping into our creativity makes us happier at work and at home. Links and Resources Website: https://www.stevenkowalski.com Twitter: @stevenkow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkowalski/ YouTube: Steven Kowalski Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Take the Next Steps to Happiness With Megan McDonough

Life is full of inflection points. Divorce, career upheaval, illness, empty nests, retirement, and other life-changing events are full of uncertainty and stress. But what if those difficulties could become the doorways to positive possibilities? When approached in the right way, these challenges hold the opportunity to explore, strengthen, and move towards happiness. Join Paula Felps and Megan McDonough, Founder of Wholebeing Institute, and see how to take the next step toward happiness. Learn how the challenges you’re facing today — no matter how daunting they seem — actually hold the opportunity to explore, strengthen, and reshape your life. In this episode, you'll learn: What inflection points are and how to identify them in your life. The concept of liminal space and how you can use it to thrive. The importance of “selfing” and “unselfing” — and what that means. Links and Resources Downloads free worksheets by clicking here. Learn more about the Certificate in Wholebeing Positive Psychology by clicking here. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. ABOUT MEGAN MCDONOUGH Megan McDonough is Global Director of Growth for the Women Presidents Organization and the founder of Wholebeing Institute, a leading world-wide educational organization teaching the science of human flourishing. Megan is an expert in health; she’s held senior leadership positions in Fortune 500 healthcare companies and has a degree in Nuclear Medicine. Megan approaches wellbeing from a broad perspective including mind-body skills, positive psychology interventions. Along with Wholebeing Institute, Megan has launched many new initiatives, including with Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, the largest yoga retreat center in North America, where she led the research team studying the impact of yoga techniques on stress for front-line workers. Megan is also the award-winning author of five books on mindfulness and well-being. She is a connector at heart — bringing together people, services, and ideas to help individuals and organizations thrive.
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Making the Most of Your Time with Cassie Holmes

Most of us feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day — but what can we do about it? In her book, Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most, Cassie Holmes, PhD breaks it down for us. And on this episode of Live Happy Now, the award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness talks about what it means to feel “time poor” and why that has become so prevalent today. Then she’ll explain how we can better structure our days and begin using our time instead of losing it. In this episode, you'll learn: How much time you need to feel “time affluent.” How tracking your time can help you identify where to find more of it. The philosophy of “time left” and how it can help you enjoy your hours more. Links and Resources Website: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/ LinkedIn: @cassiemholmes Click here to download a free worksheet on time crafting. Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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The Transformative Power of Rocking Out with David Fishof

David Fishof is a legendary music producer and founder of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, which invites everyday people to play alongside world-renowned rock stars. David has seen first-hand the incredible power of music and how it transforms people both in their personal lives and their professional aspirations. His amazing story is told in the new documentary, Rock Camp, available now on Amazon, as well as in the book by the same name. In this episode, he shares how Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp began and how he has seen music change the lives of hundreds of people along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp was inspired by a backstage “fight” between Joe Walsh and Levon Helm. Why music is so powerful in bringing people together. How playing with their rock heroes has inspired campers to pursue new dreams off the stage. Links and Resources Facebook: @RockFantasyCamp Instagram: @rockfantasycamp Twitter: @RockFantasyCamp YouTube: rockcamp TikTok: @rockfantasycamp Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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5 Steps to Restoring Empathy with Rob Volpe

Studies show us – and social media often backs it up – that we are becoming less empathetic. But this week’s guest tells us how we can begin to solve the empathy crisis. Rob Volpe is a thought leader in the role of empathy in the marketing and workspace and is the author of Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time. Today, he offers some unique insights into what’s causing our lack of empathy and what skills we need to develop to bring it back. In this episode, you'll learn: What is creating the empathy crisis in our modern world. The important role empathy plays in our personal happiness. The five steps you can take to begin restoring empathy. Links and Resources LinkedIn: @rmvolpe Instagram: @Empathy_Activist Twitter: @rmvolpe TikTok: @EmpathyActivist Website: www.5stepstoempathy.com Download a free bonus chapter from Rob’s book at: https://www.5stepstoempathy.com/home Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Discovering the Power of Stillness with Jeanine Thompson

After a busy holiday season, we all could use a bit of stillness in our lives. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Jeanine Thompson, a former clinical psychotherapist and Fortune 50 executive whose new book, 911 From Your Soul, is all about how to learn to listen for what you need and discover your greatest potential. Today, she’s here to talk about how important it is to learn to do nothing and listen to the lessons that are waiting for us in the stillness. And then she’ll teach us how to do that. In this episode, you'll learn: What stillness is and how you can add it to your life. The five main benefits of creating stillness. How stillness can help you live more of your true potential. Links and Resources Facebook: @JeanineThompsonLLC Instagram: @_JeanineThompson_ Website: JeanineThompson.net Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Sign up for Jeanine Thompson’s free email course to discover how to create stillness in your life! Course begins February 1.  Enter your email address below. [forminator_form id="18834"] Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Create Your Fun Habit With Mike Rucker

It’s a brand-new year and we’re all thinking about creating new habits, so … why not make yours a fun one? This week’s guest is Mike Rucker, PhD, an esteemed organizational psychologist and author of the new book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. His research shows us how prioritizing fun can make us happier, more productive, and more energetic. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between happiness and fun. Why the pursuit of happiness may make us miserable. How to assess your daily activities and design your day for fun. Links and Resources Facebook: @mike.rucker.phd Twitter: @performbetter LinkedIn: @michaelrucker Website: https://michaelrucker.com Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Choosing Your Word for the New Year With Matt Derrenbacher

While many people are thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions, others are taking a different approach to the new year and setting an intention. To do that, choosing one word to focus on throughout the year is a helpful and effective practice, and this week’s guest is here to tell us how to do it and how it works. Matt Derrenbacher is a fifth-year rabbinical student at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati and has served as a chaplain candidate for the U.S. Air Force and a Jewish educator. He explains how using a single word can help us set an intention for the year and help us stay on track in the months to come. In this episode, you'll learn: Why choosing one word to focus on throughout the coming year can help guide your actions. Why many people find it more effective than setting a resolution. How to decide what your word should be—and how to remind yourself of it regularly. Links and Resources Facebook: @matt.derrenbacher.98 Instagram: @dbach LinkedIn: Matt Derrenbacher Choose a Word of the Year to Create Real Change Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Journaling as a Therapy Practice With Lori Gottlieb

With her bestselling book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, psychotherapist, author and podcast host Lori Gottlieb taught us more about how therapy can change our lives. Now, she has created a guided journal based on the feedback she received to that book, which is designed to walk users through 52 weekly sessions that will transform their lives. This week, she talks about how to use it to create positive change in the coming year. In this episode, you'll learn: How regular guided journaling can help work through challenges. Why small incremental changes are the building blocks of big transformations. How to use journaling to help make the new year happier and more fulfilling. Links and Resources Facebook: @GottliebLori Instagram: @lorigottlieb_author Twitter: @LoriGottlieb1 Website: https://lorigottlieb.com/ Listen to the Dear Therapists podcast Watch her TED Talk Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Why Holiday Music Makes Us Happy With Steve Keller

The sounds of the season are all around us, but have you thought about why holiday music makes us happy? This week, Paula Felps sits down with Studio Resonate's Sonic Strategy Director Steve Keller to find out how holiday music is tied to nostalgia and what happens in our brains when we listen to it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why even melancholy holiday music can make us feel happier. What role dopamine plays in the memories involving music. How to use holiday music to boost your mood throughout this busy season. Links and Resources Twitter: @audioalchemist LinkedIn: @stevekeller1 Website: www.studioresonate.com And be sure to check out the Happy Holiday Playlist by Live Happy on Spotify! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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