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Bestselling New York Times author Gretchen Rubin has spent more than a decade exploring what makes us happy. And, she’s found, one of the simplest ways to improve our well-being is to clear the clutter around us. Her latest book, Outer Order, Inner Calm offers more than 150 different ways to get rid of the clutter around us and create more order. In this episode, she explains the relationship between decluttering and happiness, and gives tips on how to make lasting changes. In this episode, you'll learn: What achieving outer order does for our happiness. How to stop hanging on to what you no longer need. Quick tips for clearing your space. Links and Resources Twitter: @GretchenRubin Facebook: @GretchenRubin Purchase her book Outer Order, Inner Calm. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Laird Hamilton plays a lot of roles in his life: surfing legend, fitness and nutrition expert, entrepreneur, TV host, model, stuntman, husband and father, just to name a few. No matter what Laird is doing, he uses five key pillars to guide his actions and improve his life. His new book, Liferider: Heart, Body, Soul and Life Beyond the Ocean, explains those five pillars and how each of us can use them. Laird joins us on the Live Happy Now podcast to explain how he developed his inward-looking viewpoint and why he values his connection to nature. In this episode, you'll learn: Why death and fear can be our greatest teachers The importance of connecting with nature Why we need to understand that everything is connected Links and Resources Twitter: @LairdLife Instagram: @LairdHamiltonSurf Purchase her book Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Her groundbreaking book, Reviving Ophelia, psychologist Mary Pipher changed the way we looked at girls and adolescence. Now, with her 10th book, she is doing for aging what she did for adolescence, providing a wise and heartfelt guide to happiness in later life. Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age provides an engaging and uplifting examination of how to thrive in life’s later stages and how the struggles we face can help us become the people we’ve always wanted to be. In this episode, you'll learn: How the end years of life can be the happiest time The role of humor and gratitude in later life Why mercy is a valuable quality to develop Links and Resources Facebook: @authormarypipher Purchase her book Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

For many people, Valentine’s Day can be fraught with anxiety. If you’re in a relationship, you might be worried that it won’t meet your expectations; if you’re single, it might make you feel lonely. This week, relationship expert Stacy Kaiser, author of the popular "Ask Stacy" column for Live Happy, takes on some of the questions that are common around this time of year and offers her insight on how to get what you need from this Valentine’s Day–and how to make that last all year long. In this episode, you'll learn: Why we put so much emphasis on this day – and how to put it into perspective How to communicate your expectations before Valentine’s Day arrives Great ways for singles to celebrate Valentine’s Day Links and Resources Facebook: @stacykaiser Twitter: @thestacykaiser Instagram: @thestacykaiser Read Stacy’s advice for making every day feel like Valentine’s Day. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Have you ever wondered what happened to your playful side? If so, you’re not alone! Anthony DeBenedet, M.D., is author of the book, Playful Intelligence: The Power of Living Lightly in a Serious World. As a medical doctor and behavioral science enthusiast, Anthony explains how playfulness help us counteract some of the seriousness of our everyday life. In this episode, you'll learn: The link between humor and resilience. How playfulness can help us be nicer to one another. The power of wonder in our daily lives. Links and Resources Purchase his book Playful Intelligence: The Power of Living Lightly in a Serious World. Twitter: @ATDeBenedet Dr. Debenedet’s 2011 TEDxDetroit talk The Art of Roughhousing. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Most of us ask ourselves the same question every day: What do we need to do, and how will we get it done? But New York Times best-selling author Daniel Pink says that we need to be asking a different question:  When should we do it? His latest book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, explores how the timing of our decisions can change our days, our jobs and our relationships. In this episode, he explains why the right timing is crucial and how you can use it to make more of each day. In this episode, you'll learn: Why we should take the question of “when” as seriously as “who,” “what” and “how.” What times of the day are most productive. Why you should take more breaks. Links and Resources Purchase his book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. Facebook: DanielHPink Twitter: @DanielPink Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

We’re all looking for a little more happiness in our lives, and author Alli Worthington’s new book is designed to give us the map to find it. In this episode, Alli—a business coach, podcaster, speaker and mother of five—tells us how to find greater happiness through simple practices. In this episode, you'll learn: How to create your own happiness trigger Why busyness is such a threat to our happiness The importance or relationships in happiness Links and Resources Click here to download 7 free chapters of The Year of Living Happy Here Facebook: Its.Alli.Worthington Instagram: @alliworthington Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

March is just around the corner, and here at Live Happy that means its time to get ready for the International Day of Happiness on March 20. In this episode, Live Happy marketing manager Britney Chan and editor Chris Libby talk about what the International Day of Happiness is all about, what our #HappyActs are all about and how you can get involved. In this episode, you'll learn: How you can be part of this year’s celebrations How to make your own happiness wall Ways to get your community involved in the celebration Links and Resources How to get involved Create Your Own Wall #HappyActs International Day of Happiness Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

If you’re looking for books that will get your new year off to a great start, this week’s podcast will hit the spot. Live Happy Books Editor Sandra Bilbray tells us about five fantastic books worth picking up and tells us what you can expect to learn from each one. Learn more about each of these books by picking up our Live Happy bookazine, or follow the links below. - Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness and Well-being by Shawn Achor - Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt - The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations by Oprah Winfrey - I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam - Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David, PhD Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

In today’s world, it’s not unusual to have a sense of overwhelm. There’s too much to do and not enough time to do it. On this episode, Dr. Samantha Brody, author of the book Overcoming Overwhelm and founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, Oregon, talks about why we’re so overwhelmed and what we can do about it. In this episode, you'll learn: How you can find your “True North” to create a life of alignment How to take an “overwhelm inventory” of every area of your life Steps to begin designing your personal overwhelm solution Links and Resources Purchase her new book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out Twitter: @DrSamanthaND Instagram: @drsamanthand Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: