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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:           

If you’re one of those sensitive people out there, congratulations – you’re about to learn what an incredible superpower it is. This week’s guest is Katie Abey, author of the new children’s book We Feel Happy, which helps children explore their feelings. As a sensitive person herself, Katie is aware of some of the challenges that can bring, and her book is designed to help children learn more about their feelings and how to embrace them. And the great new is – it works for adults, too! In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important for children to learn to identify and embrace their feelings. How parents and other adults can help on this journey. How Katie uses art to help others “be proud of their weirdness.” Links and Resources Instagram: @katieabey TikTok: @katieabey Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: