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We’ve hit the end of summer and for many people, that means dealing with end of summer anxiety. And it’s not just for kids! This week’s guest, Eli Weinstein, is a social work therapist and host of The Dude Therapist podcast, and he’s here to talk about how we all can handle that end of summer anxiety and head into fall with a new game plan for the whole family. In this episode, you'll learn: What causes end-of-summer anxiety. Why creating a routine helps manage stress. How to find a strategy that works for your family. Links and Resources Instagram: @eliweinstein_lcsw Website: www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com Podcast: https://www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com/podcast Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

As we go back to school, it means kids are spending even more time on their screens. So what’s a parent to do? This week’s guest will tell you! Childcare advocate and author Florence Ann Romano joins us this week to talk about the importance of balancing time on devices. Florence Ann is a big fan of ditching the devices and discovering off-screen play, and she’s here today to talk about how parents can get a handle on their children’s screen time — and maybe even improve their own screen habits. In this episode, you'll learn: What too much screen time does to developing brains. How to develop learning opportunities without screens. How parents’ screen usage affects their relationship with their children. Links and Resources Instagram: @florenceann.romano Facebook: @FlorenceARomano Pinterest: @florenceannromano YouTube: Windy City Nanny Podcast: FingerPaintingTheFuture.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:           

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. Links and Resources Facebook: @DrRonSiegel Twitter: @DrRonSiegel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-d-siegel-psyd-56a45719/ Download a free chapter of The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: https://www.guilford.com/excerpts/siegel4_ch1.pdf Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Bullying is a huge issue for kids today, and as we go back to school, many children are dreading having to face that challenge every day. This week’s guest, Jennifer Fraser, PhD, is author of the powerful new book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health. Jennifer is an award-winning educator whose online courses and workshops teach the impact of neuroscience on personal development and culture change. In her latest book, she breaks down how bullying affects our brains and, more importantly, she tells us how to help our brains heal from that trauma. In this episode, you'll learn: What happens to our brains when they are being bullied. How society has normalized bullying from adults — and why it’s so important to stop that cycle. Steps to take to address bullying in schools and the workplace. Links and Resources Facebook: @BulliedBrain Instagram: @JenniferFraserPhD Twitter: @TeachingBullies Linkedin: Jen Fraser, PhD Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

As the world opens up to traveling again, can you make your travel experiences more meaningful? This week’s guest will show you how! Jessica Blotter is a speaker and journalist who specializes in sustainable and regenerative tourism. After witnessing extreme poverty on a vacation to Belize, Jessica launched a movement in 2016 called Kind Traveler, which allows travelers to positively impact the communities they visit — and enjoy incredible experiences as well. In this episode, she explains why it’s so important to travel kindly, and every trip you take can make a difference. In this episode, you'll learn: What sustainable and regenerative tourism is and why it matters. The role that giving back plays in creating a more positive travel experience. How you can embrace sustainable tourism in your own travels. Links and Resources Facebook: @KindTravelerOfficial Instagram: @kindtraveler Twitter: @kindtraveler Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Laughter and humor feel good, but have you thought about how much good it can do? This week’s guest, Dr. Shepherd Siegel, is a musician turned educator whose recent research has centered around the idea of play, playfulness and humor as a driving force of change. His latest book, Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters through History have Changed the World, looks at the trickster archetype and the role it plays in social change. In this episode, he talks about the importance of finding fun and humor in our lives — and how to reclaim those habits as adults. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important to explore fun and playfulness. The importance of discovering humor in dark times. How to get more humor and playfulness in your life. Links and Resources Facebook: Disruptive Play & @bamalama5 Twitter: @ShepherdSiegel Instagram: @bamalama5 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shepherd-siegel-phd-9b0b951/ Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It’s summertime, and that makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But this is about more than working on a killer tan; this week, Laura Allen and Courtney Crim from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, talk about the amazing power of nature. Laura and Courtney developed the course The Natural Environment and Well-being, and on this episode, they explain why it’s so important to get outside every day and what nature is doing for your mind, body and spirit. In this episode, you'll learn: The mental, physical and emotional benefits of spending time in nature. Tips for getting more nature in your life — even if you live in an urban area. How much time you should spend outside every week. Links and Resources Instagram: @Nature_connections_of_sa Website: natureconnectionsofsa.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: