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Having hope is crucial not just to our happiness, but to our survival. But what happens when you start to lose hope?  This week’s guest is Margaret Dulaney, founder of the popular spiritual spoken word site, Listen Well. In her latest book, Parables of Sunlight, she tells her own story of finding hope during difficult times. She’s here today to talk about her story and what we can all learn about hope, perseverance, and resilience. In this episode, you'll learn: Why practicing hope is a necessity, not a luxury. How to build your “hope muscle”. How being in nature helps nurture hope. Links and Resources Instagram: @listenwell.margaret Facebook: @www.listenwell.org Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Anxiety affects millions of people and it’s no secret that the pandemic — and other events of the past year — haven’t helped make us feel more calm. In this episode, speaker, author and therapist Dr. Lauren Cook looks at how anxiety in itself has become an epidemic, how it’s affecting us and why it’s on the rise right now. Then she offers some solutions to begin making peace with your own anxiety. In this episode, you'll learn: Why learning to accept anxiety can help tame it. What to do when anxiety turns into panic. How changing your diet can affect anxiety. Links and Resources Facebook: @DrLaurenCook Instagram: @dr.laurencook Website: www.drlaurencook.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Whether we recognize it or not, all of us have great creative resources within us, and they can help us discover greater happiness. This week’s guest is Doug Patton, an industrial designer who was featured on ABC’s American Inventor television series and has created more than 300 products in 20 international market categories. His new book, Conquering the Chaos of Creativity, provides a map to help you find your own creative process. He’s here to talk about the connection between creativity and happiness and help each of us learn to find our own creative superpowers. In this episode, you'll learn: Why creativity is so beneficial for happiness. The six different creativity styles — and how to find yours. The connection between exercise, meditation and creativity. Links and Resources Instagram: @pattondesigninc Facebook: @doug.patton.design Website: https://www.pattondesign.com/ Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Last year was stressful for everyone in one way or another, and the new year has brought more uncertainty and unrest in its early days. That is leaving many people feeling not just stressed, but traumatized. In this episode, Dr. Karol Darsa — a licensed psychologist and the founder and executive director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center in Los Angeles — talks with host Paula Felps about how stress and trauma affect us and what strategies we can use to manage our feelings in a time of uncertainty. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between trauma and stress. Why journaling is so helpful in dealing with trauma and stress. Why we need to play more during stressful times. Links and Resources YouTube: The Trauma Map LinkedIn: @karol-darsa-psy-d-22300583 Instagram: @thetraumamap Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Right now, many of us feel like we just want someone to swoop in and fix the world. That’s where Franklin Rock comes in. Franklin Rock is a fictional character created by this week’s guest, physician Mark E. Klein. After writing two books on purpose and happiness, Mark took a new approach to the message and created a character who goes on a mission to fix the world. Little did Mark know that he had created the exact hero we need for 2021. On this episode, he talks about how this story came about, what we can learn from it and how Franklin Rock can give all of us a new perspective. In this episode, you'll learn: Why worrying about our choices is an exercise in futility. What the real mission in life is all about. Why death isn’t something to fear. Links and Resources Click the link to purchase his book Franklin Rock. Website: https://www.markekleinmd.com/ Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

As we begin 2021, many different emotions are at play. Whether it’s relief, anticipation, hope or even dealing with a sense of loss and grief, this is a time of reflection and a chance to look at what we want to create for the year ahead. This week’s guest is Carew Papritz, author of The Legacy Letters and a passionate advocate for civility and conscious living. He’s here to talk about how we can use this time as an opportunity to create personal change that will last a lifetime and define our personal legacy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why this time presents such a wonderful opportunity for all of us. What the Regret Test is and how it can change the way you live. Why it’s important to write down what you want to accomplish. Links and Resources Facebook: @carewpapritzofficialpage Twitter: @CarewPapritz Instagram: @carew_papritz Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time for Christmas music and holiday cheer. This week’s guest is Aneesa Sheik, a rising singer/songwriter who uses her music to deliver an inspirational message. Not only does she do that with her new single, Happy Little Holiday, but she strives to make all of her music uplifting and empowering. She’s here to tell us more about her music, what shapes the positive messaging in her songs and why she started a non-profit organization to reach patients in nursing homes and hospitals during the pandemic. In this episode, you'll learn: How music is such a powerful healing tool. How we can use music to connect with others. Where to learn more about Music4M.I.R.A.C.L.E. Links and Resources Instagram: @aneesasheikhofficial YouTube: Anessa Her non-profit organization, Music4M.I.R.A.C.L.E. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It’s no secret that, here at Live Happy, we are fans of positivity. But why are people now talking about toxic positivity? In this episode, author and therapist Dr. Lauren Cook joins us to talk about how this usually well-meaning approach to positivity can create a backlash. Toxic positivity is a form of happiness that can actually damage personal and professional relationships, so this episode looks at what it is, why it is harmful to us and our loved ones, and what we can do to overcome it. In this episode, you'll learn: How to tell if you’re practicing toxic positivity. Why it can be harmful to relationships. How to create a balanced perspective that integrates optimism and reality. Links and Resources Facebook: @DrLaurenCook Instagram: @dr.laurencook LinkedIn: @drlaurencook Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Many of us would do just about anything for our pets. But have you thought about how much your pet is doing for you? This week’s guest is here to tell us! Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and executive director at Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. But she’s also a speaker, life coach and author of multiple books on animals, including her latest — Your Pet, Your Pill: 101 Inspirational Stories About How Pets Lead You to a Happy, Healthy and Successful Life. She’s here to explain what our furry, feathered and finned friends are doing for our health and overall well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: How pets are beneficial for our daily lives and our health. How pets have been so important during the COVID-19 pandemic. How to learn to “listen” to your pet. Links and Resources Facebook: @drmgmuller Twitter: @Dr_MargitGM Instagram: @dr.margit.muller Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

This has been the most unusual and, for many, the most difficult year in recent memory. So what’s gratitude got to do with it? As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, it’s the perfect time to talk about how important gratitude is – not only at Thanksgiving, but as a daily practice. Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah K. Heisz joins us to talk about gratitude and other practices to make this unusual Thanksgiving more meaningful. In this episode, you'll learn: Why gratitude is more important than ever right now. Simple ways to increase gratitude in your own life. How to share your gratitude with others. Links and Resources Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: