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In this episode, Live Happy’s own Chris Libby, Donna Stokes and Paula Felps give you a preview of what to expect in the latest issue of Live Happy magazine. Then we talk with developer Jeremy Fischbach, who combined his background in psychology with his personal experiences to create an app that pairs users with a compassionate listener. Despite our increasingly connected world, sometimes it’s hard to find someone you can really talk to. Research shows that loneliness is a growing—and dangerous—problem, but now there’s an app for that! What you'll learn in this episode: What to look forward to in the next issue of Live Happy magazine How connecting online sometimes leaves us feeling less connected What it means to be a "compassionate listener" Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download Happy the App here. Follow Happy the App on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Read more becoming a better person for yourself and the world around you on their blog.

Acclaimed artist Stefan Sagmeister’s work has been enjoyed around the world; in addition to gracing the album covers of such artists as the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and Jay-Z, Stefan has mounted art exhibitions in cities including Zurich, Vienna, Prague, Seoul and New York. In 2016, he released The Happy Film, a seven-year project he created to chronicle his journey to find greater happiness. What you'll learn in this episode: The three most popular and effective paths to happiness, according to science How Stefan’s search for happiness began What he learned along the way Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Watch The Happy Film for .99 with the coupon code: livehappy Stefan Sagmeister will screen The Happy Film and speak about his experiences creating it at the World Happiness Summit in Miami March 16-18. Get 20% off summit passes with the promo code LIVEHAPPY2018 at www.happinesssummit.world.

As founder and Chief Operating Officer of WOHASU LLC, which produces the World Happiness Summit and H-20 government meeting, Karen Guggenheim is committed to helping others choose happiness and then spread it to others. While her mission is one of building a more joyous, enlightened world, her journey to happiness actually was born from a very tragic event: the sudden death of her husband. Find out how this life-changing tragedy led to creating an event designed to change the lives of others for the better. What you'll learn in this episode: How choosing happiness changed Karen’s life—and how to choose it for yourself What’s in store at the next World Happiness Summit March 16–18 Small steps you can take today to start being happier Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Watch Shawn Achor's "Leadership: Building Our Higher Purpose" keynote at WOHASU 2017. Get 20% off summit passes with the promo code LIVEHAPPY2018 at www.happinesssummit.world. Follow WOHASU on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Ken Page is a well-known psychotherapist and blogger for both Psychology Today and The Huffington Post who specializes in topics related to intimacy and spirituality. In his best-selling book, Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy, he teaches readers how to find lasting, more fulfilling relationships. What you'll learn in this episode: The common myths about dating that interfere with our relationships The two different types of attraction Why self-love is so important in our relationships Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase his book Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy. Download his free eBook: Four Insights to transform Your Search for Love

In the movies, happily ever after comes pretty easily. In real life? Not so much. But the husband and wife team of Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, a writer with a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and James Pawelski, Ph.D., professor of Practice and Director of Education in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, have learned a few things about what it takes to be “Happy Together.” That’s the name of their new book, Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts, and in this podcast they share the secrets of what it takes to create deep, lasting love. What you'll learn in this episode: How to bring out the best in yourself and your partner The importance of prioritizing positivity in your relationship How to go on a "strengths date" Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase their book Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts. Check out their website here. Follow them on Facebook.

Dr. Jenny Taitz is is a board-certified cognitive behavioral clinical psychologist who offers people proven tools to enhance their life. She has presented her novel clinical application on mindfulness and managing emotions at national and international conferences. Her new book, How to Be Single and Happy, applies those principles to life in the dating world. What you'll learn in this episode: How to make the most of a bad date How to feel less lonely while looking for love How to look for love in a healthier way Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase her book How to Be Single and Happy. Follow Dr. Jenny on Twitter and Facebook.

Merlin Thomas is a physician, scientist and program leader in the newly created Department of Diabetes at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Merlin is widely recognized as an opinion leader, researcher and medical storyteller, and he specializes in how to live longer…and better. He’s author of several best-selling books including The Longevity List and Fast Living Slow Aging as well as his podcast The Chopping List. What you'll learn in this episode: How caffeine can help improve your life (really!) The truth about red wine and longevity What sugar is doing to your health Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase his book The Longevity List: Myth Busting The Top Ways to Live a Long and Healthy Life. Follow Merlin on Facebook.