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Making the Most of Your Downstate With Dr. Sara Mednick

In this always-on world, it can be a challenge to find downtime. But cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sara Mednick, author of the new book, The Hidden Power of the Downstate, says that spending too much time in our upstate is leaving us unhappy, exhausted and unhealthy. In this episode, she explains the need for us to discover our downstate and leverage it to enjoy a healthier, happier life. In this episode, you'll learn: What the downstate is and why it’s so important. How spending too much time in the upstate can harm your health. What activities we can engage in to get some of the same health benefits as being in our downstate. Links and Resources Twitter: @Sara_Mednick Instagram: @sara_mednick_downstate Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Reclaiming Your Mental Health With Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton burst into the spotlight in 1986 in the iconic coming of age movie Stand By Me. He went on to play many more roles throughout his teen and young adult years, including starring as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation and playing a version of himself on the hit TV show, The Big Bang Theory. But his success hid a childhood filled with trauma and abuse that led to a lifetime of depression, anxiety and complex PTSD. In his new memoir, Still Just a Geek, Wil opens up about his life and explains how he came to grips with his past. This week, he talks about why it’s so important to him to talk openly about mental health. In this episode, you'll learn: What led Wil to revisit his life in his new memoir. How writing the book helped him find empathy and compassion for his younger self. Why it’s so important for him to normalize the conversation around mental health. Links and Resources: Website: https://wilwheaton.net/ Twitter: @wilw Instagram: @itswilwheaton Facebook: @itswilwheaton Tumblr: https://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/ Watch Wil discuss trauma, depression and self-discovery with Mayim Bialik. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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The Art of Mental Health with Danny Casale

Can a doodle improve your mental health? If it’s drawn by Danny Casale, it just might! Under the moniker of Coolman Coffeedan, Danny is using his art to provide encouragement, make people laugh, and even explore the challenges of mental health. His work took off during the pandemic, and now he has millions of followers who rely on his adorable characters to uplift and inspire them. His new book UR Special: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan, tackles topics ranging from loneliness and anxiety to grief and self-confidence. And just like this conversation, his art will make you smile. In this episode, you'll learn: How Danny turned doodling into a mental health movement. Why it’s important to him to address mental health issues openly. Why he thinks so many people are connecting with his drawings. Links and Resources: Instagram: @coolman_coffeedan NFTs: https://coolmansuniverse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNHWmlNIgEXLotLtlY2mLw Facebook: @coolmancoffeedan Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XtBL31mcVGCofyDn1ATq6 Website: https://www.coolmancoffeedan.com/ Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Making Friends With Your Anxiety With Liza Kindred

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental disorders today, and it affects more than 40 million people. Today’s guest, Liza Kindred is a licensed minister, reiki practitioner and meditation teacher whose work has been featured in publications worldwide. Her new Calm Your Anxiety Journal is a hands-on workbook to walk users through their anxiety, discover their personal triggers and use journaling and other practices to finally make peace with it. In this episode, you'll learn: What happens in your brain when you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed—and what to do about it. Why it’s important to acknowledge and talk about our trauma. How to start rewiring your brain and develop new habits to calm the chaos. Links and Resources: Instagram: @Liza_K and @effthismeditation Newsletter: lizakindred.com/newsletter 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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Calming the Chaos Within With Mattie Cummins

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and throughout the month we’re taking on some of the tough topics around mental health. This week’s guest is Mattie Cummins, a counselor, brain coach, and CEO of Cerebrations, which provides counseling and coaching for people with anxiety, chronic pain, neurodiversity and other life transitions. Her mission is to empower people to tap into their own inner strength, beauty and experiences to calm their mental chaos, and she talks about some of the tools we can use to create more calm and joy in our lives. In this episode, you'll learn: What happens in your brain when you’re feeling anxiety and overwhelmed—and what to do about it. Why it’s important to acknowledge and talk about our trauma. How to start rewiring your brain and develop new habits to calm the chaos. Links and Resources: Instagram: @mattiecumminsmsw Facebook: @calmingthechaoscollective Linkedin: Mattie Cummins Thriving in the Chaos Workshops (monthly on Facebook group) Thriving the Chaos Intention Groups: 4 week kickstarter programs to calm the mental chaos and create change, community and calm. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Mental Health Awareness with the Live Happy Crew

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at Live Happy, we realize that happiness and good mental health go hand in hand. So we’ve brought the whole crew together to talk about it! Throughout the month of May, we’re going to focus on tools for better mental health. But to kick it off, our team sat down for a conversation about how the past couple of years have affected each of us and some of the ways we’ve coped. Joining host Paula Felps for this special episode are Live Happy CEO and Co-Founder Deborah Heisz; E-commerce Marketing Manager Casey Johnson; Web Editor Chris Libby; Senior Marketing Manager Britney Chan; and Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Shane Lee. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s so important to talk about mental health. How the pandemic increased anxiety and loneliness. Practices we use for improving mental health. 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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Upping Your Health Game With Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

We all want to live longer, healthier lives — and if we can get younger while doing it, well then, all the better! On this episode, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins host Paula Felps to talk about her new book, Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. Kara is one of the leading voices in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics and aging, and she’s here to talk about what her research says about how to not just become healthier, but to actually reduce our biological age from the inside out. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between genetics and epigenetics — and how each one affects your health. What nutrients can help slow aging and improve your health. How exercise suppresses tumors — and why it becomes more valuable as you age. Links and Resources Twitter: @kfitzgeraldnd Facebook: @DrKaraFitzgerald Website: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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How You and Your Kids Can Save the Planet With Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22, so this week we’re asking not what our planet can do for us — but what we can do for our planet. On this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes, an assistant professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and author of Recipe for Survival: What You Can Do to Live a Healthier and More Environmentally Friendly Life. In this timely episode, Dana talks about how we can create a healthier, happier and more environmentally friendly life — and even get our kids involved! In this episode, you'll learn: How eating more plants and less meat helps the planet. Why taking care of our health is beneficial to the environment. The role of CSAs and community gardens in improving the environment. Links and Resources Twitter: @danaellishunnes Instagram: @danaellishunnes Facebook: @RecipeForSurvival 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 Power of Finding Your Purpose With Sharon Gless

A sense of humor – and a sense of purpose – are key ingredients for living a happy life. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Emmy Award-winning actress Sharon Gless about how she has used both of those attributes throughout her storied career. In her funny but touching new memoir, Apparently There Were Complaints, Sharon talks candidly about her journey to success as well as her struggles with alcohol, marriage and menopause. In this episode, she talks about some of the highlights of that journey and the important roles that gratitude and purpose have played in her life. In this episode, you'll learn: How humor has helped her handle life’s challenges. What she learned about taking responsibility for everything in her life — and how that changed her life. How the characters she’s portrayed have affected her. Links and Resources Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialSharonGless Twitter: twitter.com/SharonGless Instagram: instagram.com/sharonglessreal Website: sharongless.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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Take the Happiness Habits Challenge With Jackson Kerchis

There are many ways to practice happiness, but the key is to find what works for you – and make a habit out of it. This week, Jackson Kerchis sits down with host Paula Felps to talk about Rewired, his Happiness Habit Challenge beginning April 11 designed to help you develop three solid happiness-supporting habits over 30 days. Jackson is founder of the Happiness Studies major at the University of Alabama, and now he’s offering this crash course in creating happier habits. In this episode, you'll learn: How to go from “knowing” to “doing.” The importance of training your brain for happiness. How small changes in daily habits can produce big results. Links and Resources Twitter: @jacksonkerchis Facebook: @jacksonkerchis Instagram: @jacksonkerchis LinkedIn: @jacksonkerchis Learn more about the challenge and get free coaching at www.happinessmajor.com/Rewired. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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