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Improve Your Gut for Health and Happiness With Dr. Sabine Hazan

These days, most of us are taking a more hands-on approach to our health. And this week’s guest is going to explain why both physical and mental health are all in the gut. Dr. Sabine Hazan is a leading researcher and practitioner in the field of the gut microbiome. She’s here to talk about what a gut microbiome is, how it affects our overall well-being, and how to improve your own gut microbiome. In this episode, you'll learn: What a gut microbiome is. How your gut microbiome affects your mental health. Why your gut microbiome is key to a healthy immune system. Links and Resources Facebook: @progenabiome Click the link to purchase her book, Let’s Talk Sh!t. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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Healing from Pet Loss with Brittany Derrenbacher

Pets bring us a tremendous amount of joy, but their loss creates a deep sense of grief. This week, as we honor National Dog Day on August 26 and Grief Awareness Day on August 30, we’re looking at the complicated journey of pet loss. This week’s guest, Brittany Derrenbacher, has focused her mental health studies on the complicated journey of pet loss and is here to tell us more about how to navigate this journey. In this episode, you'll learn: The “3 G’s” of pet loss. Why it’s so important to acknowledge the loss of our pets. The role of gratitude in grief. Links and Resources Facebook: @lunabellsmoonbows Instagram: @lunabells_moonbows The loss of a pet can feel like losing a best friend or even a family member. This free four-week course will help guide you through the difficult emotions surrounding pet loss as we honor our pets’ memories, learn coping strategies, and begin to heal. Sign up for the Pet Loss & Grief Healing Workshop! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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Saved by a Song With Mary Gauthier

Singer songwriter Mary Gauthier has been changing the world one song at a time for the past 20 years. This week, Mary joins host Paula Felps to talk about her new book, Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, which is a fascinating look at the healing power of music both for those who create it and those who listen to it. She also talks with us about her work with SongwritingWith:Soldiers and Frontline Songs, and how those organizations are using music to help individuals heal from the trauma they’ve experienced. In this episode, you'll learn: How Mary found her calling as a songwriter. Why music is so important to our mental health. How music is helpful in healing from trauma. Links and Resources Twitter: @marygauthier_ Facebook: @marygauthiersongs Instagram: @marygauthier YouTube: @officialmarygauthier Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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Discovering the Latest in Positive Psychology With Chris Libby

Every other year, the International Positive Psychology Association holds its World Congress to bring together the leading researchers and practitioners. This week, host Paula Felps and Live Happy editor Chris Libby talk about some of the programs we enjoyed during this year’s virtual IPPA World Congress and discuss what research most intrigued and surprised us — and what we’re excited to learn more about. Here’s how that conversation went. In this episode, you'll learn: The latest research in positive psychology. How the pandemic affected our mental health. The importance of resilience and post-traumatic growth. Links and Resources Twitter: @chrisjlibby Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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Detoxing Your Home With Tonya Harris

Health and happiness go hand in hand, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start creating a healthier home. This week’s guest has been there, and she brought along a roadmap! Tonya Harris, a board-certified holistic nutritionist and author of The Slightly Greener Method, shows us how little adjustments can have a big impact on your family’s health. She shares how to create a cleaner, greener and healthier home. In this episode, you'll learn: The danger of being “aggressively green.” What the READ method is and how it can guide you on your detox journey. How to spot the toxins in the products you use. 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:

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Finding Magic in the Moment With Maggie Smith

Last year, poet Maggie Smith gave us the book we needed with the bestseller Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity and Change. This year, she’s back with a new book that helps us rediscover the magic of living in the moment. In this episode, Maggie talks about her new book, Goldenrod, which explores such common themes as parenthood, gratitude, solitude, love and loss. Then she explains how she has learned to live in the moment. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of slowing down and paying attention to the world around you. How being less busy can make you more productive. The importance of taking time to see things from a new perspective. Links and Resources Twitter: @maggiesmithpoet Website: www.maggiesmithpoet.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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The Power of Friendship With Hal Urban

As the song says, ya gotta have friends. But do you know just how good they are for you? This week’s guest, Hal Urban, is a lifelong teacher and author whose positive outlook has earned him the nickname, “The Good News Guy.” With his new book, The Power of Good News: Feeding Your Mind With What’s Good for Your Heart, he looks at the importance of positivity in our lives. In this episode, he explains what friendships do for us and how we can better understand and tap into their benefits. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important to seek out friendship. The health benefits we receive from our friendships. How friendships help build more positivity. Links and Resources Facebook: @hal.urban.3 Twitter: @halurban LinkedIn: Hal Urban Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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5 Great Summer Reads With Dr. Andrea Goeglein

Summertime is a great time to catch up on your reading, and this week, we’re going to give you some tips on great positive psychology reads for the rest of your summer. Andrea Goeglein is an author, business consultant and co-founder of the Hey, Boss Lady! podcast. She also has advanced training in positive psychology and incorporates its elements into her work as a success coach for business leaders. This week, she talks about five groundbreaking positive psychology books that can make your summer happier and improve your well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: What we can learn from the early positive psychology research. Why it’s important to know the roots of current research. How to start building your own reading list. Links and Resources: Website: www.servingsuccess.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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Reclaiming Happiness With Dr. Valerie Rein

Stress and anxiety is something we’re all familiar with, but this week’s guest uses the science of epigenetics to discover how stress and trauma from previous generations is affecting us today. Dr. Valerie Rein’s book, Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment, looks at the research behind this reality and provides tools for identifying and managing intergenerational stress. Today, she’s here to talk about how this works in our lives and how we can identify and overcome it. In this episode, you'll learn: How toxic stress from trauma is passed on through generations. What Patriarchy Stress Disorder is and why it is the cause of so much underlying stress. Why the pandemic was particularly challenging for women — and what to do about it now. Links and Resources: Facebook: @drvalerierein Instagram: @drvalerierein Join The Thriving Experience—their legendary virtual retreat where women from all over the world will be shifting from "how much can I bear?" to "how good can it get?”—it's free to attend. Save your seat and share! Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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Finding Unity in a Divided World With Peter Montoya

Our world has become increasingly divided, but this week’s guest tells us how we can begin to close that divide. Peter Montoya is a thought leader, speaker and author who promotes civility and self-leadership as tools for change. His new book, The Second Civil War: A citizen’s guide to healing our fractured nation, looks at the challenges we’re facing as a society, how technology and media consumption increase our anxiety, and what each of us can do to help stop the conflict. In this episode, you'll learn: What excessive news consumption and social media does to our brains. How to reduce your anxiety and create a new way to consume media. Actionable steps to begin healing damaged relationships. Links and Resources: Facebook: @PeterMontoyaUnify Twitter: @PeterMontoya1 Instagram: @petermontoyaunify Download a free chapter of his book: www.PeterMontoya.com/cw2 Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

Improve Your Gut for Health and Happiness With Dr. Sabine Hazan

Healing from Pet Loss with Brittany Derrenbacher

Saved by a Song With Mary Gauthier

Discovering the Latest in Positive Psychology With Chris Libby

Detoxing Your Home With Tonya Harris

Finding Magic in the Moment With Maggie Smith

The Power of Friendship With Hal Urban

5 Great Summer Reads With Dr. Andrea Goeglein

Reclaiming Happiness With Dr. Valerie Rein

Finding Unity in a Divided World With Peter Montoya

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