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Dealing with Depression with Brent Williams

New Zealand native Brent Williams was a successful human rights attorney when a debilitating illness halted his career. The depression that overtook him not only ended his career, but also destroyed relationships with friends and family. In his new graphic novel, Out of the Woods, he chronicles his personal journey through depression while also sharing self-help strategies and some of the latest research on depression. What you'll learn in this episode: How keeping a journal can help with depression When to ask for help How to help friends and family members who struggle with depression and anxiety Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase his book Out of the Woods: A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety. Download a free sample of his book.
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Mindful Aging with Andrea Brandt

Dr. Andrea Brandt is a psychotherapist, speaker and author with nearly four decades of experience. Although she is a pioneer in the treatment of anger issues, she recently began going in a new direction to look at how we can age better. Her latest book, Mindful Aging: Embracing Your Life After 50 to Find Fulfillment, Purpose, and Joy,” looks at how we all bring more joy to the way we age—no matter what age we are. What you'll learn in this episode: What it means to age with mindfulness How to keep our brains fit as we age Key ways to increase happiness as we age Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase her book Mindful Aging: Embracing Your Life After 50 to Find Fulfillment, Purpose, and Joy. Check out her website here. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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How to Build Love that Lasts with Suzie Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski

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.
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How to Be Single and Happy with Jenny Taitz

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.
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Tips for a Long and Healthy Life with Merlin Thomas

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.
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Attitude of Gratitude with MJ Ryan

MJ Ryan is one of the creators of the Random Acts of Kindness book series and the author of several books, including The Happiness Makeover, The Power of Patience and Attitudes of Gratitude. MJ has mastered the art of living in gratitude, and says that anyone can find more joy by applying this simple practice. She’ll teach us how we can improve our workplace, our relationships and our personal lives with a little more gratitude. What you'll learn in this episode: The value of gratitude How to practice gratitude during difficult times How gratitude can improve your relationships Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about MJ on her website. Purchase her book Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life. Follow her on Twitter.
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How to Live a Full Life with Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore is the New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul, as well as many other books on deepening soul and cultivating a mature spiritual life, three of which have received the Books for a Better Life Award. At turns he has been a monk, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist. Today he lectures widely on creating a more soulful world and spirituality. What you'll learn in this episode: How to keep your youth in a deep way How spirituality can mature and become more important over time How to value your life by leaving a conscious legacy for your family and your society Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Thomas on his website. Purchase his book Agless Soul: The Lifelong Journey Toward Meaning and Joy. Follow him on his Twitter and Facebook.
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Soulful Simplicity with Courtney Carver

Courtney Carver is one of the world’s top bloggers on the topic of minimalism and author of the new book, Soulful Simplicity. Courtney’s simple experiment to live with less stuff grew into a complete overhaul of her mind, body and spirit. She found that clearing her physical space improved her psychological space, too—and has learned firsthand how ridding ourselves of excess can actually lead to enjoying more of what life has to offer. What you'll learn in this episode: The value of learning to live with less What we can learn about ourselves as we begin clearing clutter How living more simply can improve your relationships Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Courtney on her website. Purchase her book Soulful Simplicity. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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A Journey Through Anxiety with Andrea Petersen

Andrea Petersen is a science and health reporter who hasn’t just studied anxiety from a reporter’s standpoint; she has lived with it. Her new book, On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety gives an honest and heartfelt account of living with anxiety and how she learned to come to terms with it. Andrea looks at how anxiety affected her, how she overcame it, and shows us some of the groundbreaking research that’s being done on anxiety. What you'll learn in this episode: Why not all anxiety is bad What practices can help you overcome anxiety How living in the moment can change your relationship with anxiety Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Andrea on her website. Purchase her book On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety on Amazon. Follow Andrea on her Twitter.
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Giving Back with BJ Thomas

Singer BJ Thomas has enjoyed nearly half a century in the music business, selling more than 70 million records and winning multiple Dove and Grammy awards. When Hurricane Harvey devastated his hometown of Houston, he knew he wanted to help, and that his music was the best way to do that. Here’s how he turned a song into a cause, and what it means to him to be able to give back. What you'll learn in this episode: Why recording the song "We Are Houston" was so important to him How he finds positivity in his everyday life What role a strong marriage has played in his success Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more BJ Thomas on his website. Learn more about his "We Are Houston" song and campaign. Follow him on his Twitter and Facebook.
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