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Helping Children Thrive With Michelle Kinder

How do you encourage children to thrive when their lives are filled with stress and trauma? As executive director of the Momentous Institute in Dallas, Michelle Kinder carries on a century-old mission to help children overcome trauma and toxic stress to learn how to live happy, healthy lives. She explains how methods practiced at Momentous are changing the lives of the entire family. What you'll learn in this episode: What social emotional health is—and how to help children achieve it. How trauma and adverse childhood experiences affect development. What we all can do to help children overcome barriers to positive mental health. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Michelle on Twitter. Learn more about Momentous Institute on their website and blog. Download free lesson plans for Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School. Momentous Institute’s seventh annual Changing the Odds Conference will be held September 27-28, 2018 at Omni Dallas Hotel. The 2018 theme is Belonging: Because Together We Are Better.

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Good, Motherly Advice With Becky Blades

Becky Blades is author and illustrator of the award-winning book Do Your Laundry or You’ll Die Alone: Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You Were Listening. You can also find her writing on blogs including Oprah.com, The Huffington Post and Grown and Flown, or follow her on Twitter and Facebook at LaundryorDie. What you'll learn in this episode: How loving, motherly advice can be part of the recipe for happiness for the giver and receiver. Why a humorous approach to advice giving may resonate more with our kids. What moms really want for Mother’s Day. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Becky on Facebook and Twitter. Purchase her book Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone: Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You Were Listening.

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Flips for Happiness With Pat Graves

When Pat Graves was going through a difficult time in his life, he flipped out. But not in the way you might think: He committed to doing a backflip every day and videotaped his flips for an audience that quickly grew. Doing flips reconnected him with something he had loved doing since he was a child and also gave him a mission. Find out how his simple idea launched the #InspireHappiness movement, and how he is using it to spread joy while maintaining his own balance. What you'll learn in this episode: Why it's important to do something you love every day What the Inspire Happiness movement is all about How each person can learn to Inspire Happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Pat on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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How to Raise Kind Kids With Thomas Lickona

World-renowned developmental psychologist Thomas Lickona, Ph.D., joins the Live Happy Now podcast to discuss his latest book, How to Raise Kind Kids: And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain. Wouldn’t it be great if kids came with a handbook? Well they don’t, so How to Raise Kind Kids may be the next best thing. Join us for this episode of Live Happy Now as we talk to Thomas and tackle issues such as reducing screen time, developing positive attitudes and what to do in challenging situations. What you'll learn in this episode: How to create a positive family culture. How to help your kids navigate strong emotions like anger, jealousy and fear. Common mistakes parents make—and how to avoid them. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase his book How to Raise Kind Kids. Follow Dr. Thomas Lickona on Twitter. Learn how he is promoting the development of performance character and moral character—excellence and ethics—in schools, families, and communities through The Center for the 4th and 5th Rs (Respect and Responsibility).

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Building Resilience and Well-Being With Karen Reivich

As director of the Resilience and Positive Psychology Training program at the Psychology Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Karen Reivich specializes in what makes us bounce back from adversity. Join us as she shares the attributes that help us create more resilience in our lives—and how we can teach our children to become more resilient, too. What you'll learn in this episode: Why some of us are naturally more resilient than others How to start teaching resiliency skills to children The role of optimism in resilience Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase her book The Resilience Factor: 7 Keys to Finding Your Inner Strengths and Overcoming Life's Hurdles. Follow Karen on Twitter. Karen's course, "Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills" is offered online. To enroll in the Foundation of Positive Psychology Specialization, visit https://www.coursera.org/specializations/positivepsychology#courses.

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Finding Mental Wellness with Tipper Gore

Tipper Gore stepped into the spotlight as wife of Al Gore, who would go on to become vice president and then a presidential candidate. During her time at the White House, Tipper focused much of her energy on bringing awareness to mental health issues. Today, she continues to work on initiatives to help give a voice to those who are affected by anxiety and depression and to help create more understanding about those conditions. What you'll learn in this episode: How Tipper first became involved in mental health awareness Why it’s important to talk openly about mental health The role of friends in recognizing depression

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Finding Your Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders

Most of us wish we had just a little more free time in the day. Now, Live Happy host Jeff Sanders tells us how we all can discover free time that we didn’t even know we had! Jeff, who is host of the top-ranking weekly podcast on productivity, The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, shares some of the secrets from his new book, The Free-Time Formula. He tells us how we can get more out of each day—and how productivity and happiness go hand in hand. What you'll learn in this episode: How to have more free time every week How to block distractions and focus like a pro The value of downtime Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase his book The Free-Time Formula. Follow Jeff on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about him on his website.

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The Science of Awkwardness with Melissa Dahl

Senior editor of New York magazine and health journalist Melissa Dahl has released her first book, Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, about the science behind those less than comfortable moments in our lives. Melissa joins the podcast to discuss why we have awkwardness and how embracing the cringeworthy moments in life can help us grow into emotionally stronger people. What you'll learn in this episode: Why embracing awkward moments will make you stronger. Do we ever outgrow our awkward teenage selves? What others are really thinking about us. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase her book Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness. Follow Melissa on Twitter.

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Getting Zen With Your Dog With John Miller

John Miller has built a career out of training the dogs that others have given up on. From shelters and rescue groups to working with families, John has saved many dogs from being destroyed through his unique approach that uses practices that turn out to be good for humans, too. Whether you have a troubled pet or just want to be a better leader for the dog in your home, John provides insight into how we all can have a happier relationship with our four-legged friends. What you'll learn in this episode: The one thing most dog owners do wrong when they leave the house How to make the most out of coming home to your dog — even after a bad day What we can learn from our dogs about being in the moment Links and resources mentioned in this episode: John is offering 10% off all private sessions for podcast listeners! Check out John's website, Texas K9 Rehab, to learn more about his business. Follow John on Facebook.

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Eat to Beat Depression with Drew Ramsey

Psychiatrist, author and farmer Drew Ramsey, M.D., is one of psychiatry’s leading voices when it comes to using nutrition as a form of mental health interventions. An assistant professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and chair of the American Psychiatric Association Council on Communications, Drew also is founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City, which offers treatment for depression, anxiety and emotional wellness concerns by relying upon the latest in brain science, nutrition and mental health research. What you'll learn in this episode: How to eat for brain health Why brain health is so important to our overall well-being Steps you can take today to nourish your brain Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about his new online course, Eat to Beat Depression, an e-course to help you harness the power of food to boost mood. Register and get 15% off with discount code LIVEHAPPY. Follow Drew on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Helping Children Thrive With Michelle Kinder

Good, Motherly Advice With Becky Blades

Flips for Happiness With Pat Graves

How to Raise Kind Kids With Thomas Lickona

Building Resilience and Well-Being With Karen Reivich

Finding Mental Wellness with Tipper Gore

Finding Your Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders

The Science of Awkwardness with Melissa Dahl

Getting Zen With Your Dog With John Miller

Eat to Beat Depression with Drew Ramsey

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