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Exploring Happiness Through Film with Adam Shell

Adam Shell is an award-winning documentary film director, editor and musician. In his latest film, Pursuing Happiness, Adam and producer Nicholas Kraft, embark upon a journey to find what makes Americans happy. What you'll learn in this podcast: How the creative process works in compiling a film of this magnitude The impact the film has had on Adam's personal well-being A glimpse of some of the stories shared in Pursuing Happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit PursuingHappiness.com Follow Pursuing Happiness on Facebook and Twitter

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Using Mindfulness to Empower Children with Susie Wolbe

Susie Wolbe holds a Doctor of Education in educational supervision with a concentration in curriculum and instruction and has spent 30+ years as an educator in public and private schools, in addition to offering private tutoring or therapy beyond the school day. By making use of mindfulness strategies Susie has learned how to manage life’s (sometimes) overwhelming demands, and she is now committed to helping others do the same, especially as it applies to students, educators and parents. In this episode we learn what parents can do to help their child experience less stress and be more successful through the practice of mindfulness. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to have a school year that is less stressful for students and families How to create a family mission statement How to ensure that your family is making conscious decisions that are aligned with what's most important Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free PDF of materials for creating the perfect home study area Visit DrSusieWolbe.com Follow Susie on Facebook and Twitter

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Happiness in the Brain with Deborah Heisz

In this episode of the Live Happy Now podcast we geek out over the new issue of Live Happy magazine with Live Happy CEO and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz. Listen in as we preview four of the articles in this issue and explore the topic of happiness in the brain. What you'll hear in this podcast: How Mayim Bialik stays balanced with a busy schedule The importance of your vagus nerve to your happiness The value of friendship and healthy relationships How a community in Detroit has brought joy to the Eastern Market Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a subscription to Live Happy magazine Download Live Happy magazine on iTunes or Google Play

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How to Stop Negative Mental Chatter with Dr. Srikumar Rao

Dr. Srikumar Rao joins the Live Happy Now podcast again to help us learn how to stop the negative mental chatter that we all experience from time to time. Dr. Rao has helped thousands of executives and entrepreneurs all over the world discover deep meaning. His methods have enabled them to achieve quantum leaps in effectiveness. Graduates of his workshops have become more creative and more inspiring leaders. He conceived the innovative course Creativity and Personal Mastery course that he teaches in London and New York. Students found it so overwhelmingly powerful that it remains the only business school course in the world to have its own alumni association. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to overcome negative self talk How to have deeper connections with others How to combat toxic personalities Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about The Rao Institute

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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life with Dr. Daniel Amen

Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist, a brain disorder specialist and director of the Amen Clinics which offer medical services to people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disorders. He is author of the best-sellers Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Magnificent Mind at Any Age and The Amen Solution. What you'll learn in this podcast: What can help improve your brain health The connection between exercise and your brain How some people are turning into dinosaurs Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Visit MyBrainFitLife.com Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:

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The Sound of Food with Steve Keller

Steve Keller, CEO of ivAudio Branding, is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of audio branding. Combining his degree in Psychology with over 25 years of experience in the music industry as a producer, composer, independent label executive, music publisher and manager, he looks at how sounds and music affect us. What you'll learn in this podcast: How your senses affect your perception of things What sweet and spicy sound like More about the emerging field of neurogastronomy Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download the music album Sounds Delicious: A Sonic Feast Watch Steve's TEDxNashville presentation Harnessing the Power of Sound

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This is Your Brain on Happiness with Wendy Suzuki

Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and psychology at New York University. Her research has focused on understanding the patterns of brain activity underlying long-term memory and more recently understanding how aerobic exercise might improve our learning memory and cognitive ability. In this episode Wendy shares her expertise of brain plasticity and how she figured out how to get a healthy brain and a happy life. What you'll learn in this podcast: The long-term effects of exercise on the brain How meditation affects the brain How love and altruism affects the brain Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase Healthy Brain, Happy Life Sign up for the free course on How to Improve Your Brain Health Visit WendySuzuki.com

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Celebrating Character Day with Tiffany Shlain

The ultimate creative challenge is to take complicated scientific ideas and make it super accessible. In this episode of Live Happy Now we talk with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain about the power of film and an event called Character Day which is a free global initiative where groups around the world screen films on the science of character development and dive into free discussion materials. What you'll learn in this podcast: The history of Character Day The power of film in telling a story How you can get involved on September 22 for Character Day Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit CharacterDay.org Follow Tiffany Shlain on Facebook and Twitter

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10% Happier with Dan Harris

After a melt down on live television, ABC News’ Nightline anchor Dan Harris knew he needed to make a change in how he approached his career and his overall happiness. Dan joins this episode of Live Happy Now to share how he has learned to become just 10% happier at a time, how he reduced stress without losing his edge and found self-help that actually works. What you'll learn in this podcast: People with all types of personalities have the ability to meditate How just a few minutes of meditation a day can help alleviate stress Apps you can use to help you meditate Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download Dan's podcast 10% Happier and receive the free guided meditations from Joseph Goldstein Download the 10% Happier app on iTunes Follow Dan on Facebook and Twitter

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The Best of Live Happy Now Season 1

In this episode we look back on past interviews from the Live Happy Now podcast with Live Happy CEO and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz. Did your favorite episode make the list? What you'll learn in this podcast: How to unplug from work with Christine Carter The secret to a better night's sleep with Michael Breus, Ph.D. The importance of connection with Barbara Fredrickson How practicing gratitude impacts your happiness with Sonja Lyubomirsky The act of mindfulness with Matt Tenney Happiness lessons that adults can learn from children with Dr. Edward Hallowell How to never be too busy again with Neil Pasricha

Exploring Happiness Through Film with Adam Shell

Using Mindfulness to Empower Children with Susie Wolbe

Happiness in the Brain with Deborah Heisz

How to Stop Negative Mental Chatter with Dr. Srikumar Rao

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life with Dr. Daniel Amen

The Sound of Food with Steve Keller

This is Your Brain on Happiness with Wendy Suzuki

Celebrating Character Day with Tiffany Shlain

10% Happier with Dan Harris

The Best of Live Happy Now Season 1

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