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It’s time for celebrating the holidays, and for many people, that means walking through the minefield of social gatherings. But this week’s guest has the map to navigate them. Relationship expert Rachel DeAlto, author of the new book, Relatable: How to Connect With Anyone, Anywhere (Even if it Scares You), joins host Paula Felps to talk about why social gatherings may seem more daunting right now and how to ease social anxiety during the holidays (and into the new year). In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to become relatable—and why it can be difficult for so many. How to lower your anxiety in social settings. Why it’s important to share good news or discuss positive topics. Links and Resources Twitter: @racheldealto Instagram: @racheldealto Facebook: @racheldealto Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

With the holiday season now officially in full swing, there are a lot of emotions swirling around. And one that often isn’t discussed during this time of year is grief. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Gina Moffa, a therapist who specializes in mindfulness-based therapies and focuses heavily on grief counseling and trauma studies. She talks about why it’s important to honor your grief and how to manage it – in yourself or others – through this holiday season and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn: Why grief feels so much more consuming during the holidays and special occasions. How grief may trigger other emotions — and how to identify and manage them. What you can do this holiday season to honor your losses. Links and Resources Instagram: @ginamoffalcsw Facebook: @ginamoffalcsw Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

This week we’re celebrating Thanksgiving, and of course, that makes it a fantastic time to talk about one of our favorite subjects here at Live Happy Now: Gratitude. In this episode, Dr. Greg Hammer, a professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician and author talks about how practicing gratitude can help improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Then Live Happy’s own Casey Johnson joins us to talk about our ongoing Gratitude Challenge and what’s new in the Live Happy Store! In this episode, you'll learn: What the GAIN approach is and how it improves well-being. Examples of gratitude practices you can do in less than 5 minutes. How to be part of Live Happy’s ongoing Gratitude Challenge. Links and Resources Website: GregHammerMD.com Facebook: @greghammermd LinkedIn: Greg Hammer Book: GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

The holiday season is upon us, and we want to help you have a healthier, happier season! This week, Tonya Harris — a  board-certified holistic nutritionist and author of The Slightly Greener Method — is back to talk about some of the surprising dangers and toxins that are hidden in our favorite holiday decorations and traditions. Then, she’ll tell us how to trade them in for healthier choices. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your holiday decorations might not be as safe as you thought. How to make your home healthier this season (and still have fun!). How to apply the 80/20 Rule to your holiday traditions. Links and Resources Facebook: @SlightlyGreener Instagram: @SlightlyGreener YouTube: Tonya Harris, MSHN Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

How well do you know yourself — and do you want to know more? In this episode, we talk with Erin Claire Jones, a leadership coach who uses the principles of human design to help people understand their individual behavior. In this episode, you'll learn: The spiritual principles behind human design. How to discover your personal “type”. How understanding your type could change the way you make decisions. Links and Resources Instagram: @erinclairejones Website: https://erinclairejones.com/ Sign up for Erin's free monthly webinar & get a 10% discount on any on-site purchases using the code: LIVEHAPPY Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

November is National Gratitude Month and of course there’s no way we’d let it pass without a celebration! This week, Live Happy’s own Casey Johnson sits down with Paula Felps to talk about a new gratitude challenge we’re launching and to announce some exciting new things happening with Live Happy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s so important to practice gratitude. How to be part of the Live Happy Gratitude Challenge. What’s new on the Live Happy site. Links and Resources 14-Day Gratitude Challenge Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

What if you could change your entire day—every day—with a high five? This week’s guest is going to tell you how! Mel Robbins is an international bestselling author who specializes in personal transformation. Her latest book, The High 5 Habit, introduces a fascinating, scientifically proven new way to become your own biggest cheerleader. She’s here today to tell you how a simple high five is about to change your life. In this episode, you'll learn: What happens to your brain when you give yourself a high five. Why this simple practice can reset your outlook on life. How to join the High 5 Challenge. Links and Resources Facebook: @melrobbins Instagram: @melrobbins Twitter: @melrobbins Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Most of us think of yoga as a physical practice, but today’s guest shows us how it can help us develop our intuition and encourage us to follow our dreams. Kori Hahn is a yogi who promotes soul growth through practices like yoga and meditation. Her new book, Rituals of the Soul: Using the 8 Ancient Principles of Yoga to Create a Modern & Meaningful Life, explores yoga through the ancient text called the Yoga Sutras. Kori has translated and simplified that ancient text to create a modern, actionable way to use meditation, breathwork and other practices to develop intuition and cultivate greater focus and joy in our daily lives. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of learning to listen to our intuition. Why mindfulness is an important part of a daily practice. How to create your own rituals to inspire change in your life. Links and Resources: Facebook: @kori.hahn.7 and @santoshasociety Instagram: @kori.hahn Pinterest: @santoshasociety Twitter: @SantoshaSociety YouTube: Santosha Society Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

We all know that love is important, but why is it sometimes so hard to love ourselves? This week, host  Paula Felps talks Dr. Shainna Ali, a mental health clinician and author who promotes a strengths-based approach to the journey of self-love. Her new children’s book, Luna Finds Love Everywhere: A Self-Love Book for Kids, is designed to help children explore the principles of self-love in their own lives. She explains why this book is so valuable for families and why this was the right time to write it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why self-love is critical in mental well-being. Why it’s so important to teach self-love to children. Simple ways to practice self-love — at any age. Links and Resources: Website: DrShainna.com Instagram: @drshainna Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

This week, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of Live Happy, which published its first magazine issue in October 2013. For this episode, Science Editor and Live Happy Now Host Paula Felps strolls down memory lane with Live Happy Editor Chris Libby to talk about 8 important principles we’ve learned over these 8 years. To learn more about what we’re talking about, just follow these links! Kindness Gratitude Laughter Micro moments  Resilience Music Happiness at work Self-compassion Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: