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Mindfulness is Pure Awareness with Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He is Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he founded its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic (in 1979), and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (in 1995). What you'll learn in this podcast: How to live life with intent The minimum amount you should spend being mindful or meditating How to create a love affair with your own life Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about mindfulness meditation practices

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Teaching Your Kids Gratitude with Giacomo Bono

Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., is Associate Editor for The Journal of Positive Psychology, and director of the Youth Gratitude Project. The aims of the Youth Gratitude Project are to create youth measures of gratitude and to develop and test a gratitude curriculum targeting pre-K and grades 4 through 12 throughout the United States with the broad goal of providing schools with resources to support students' well-being, socio-emotional skills and character. What you'll learn in this podcast: The science behind developing gratitude The effects of gratitude on mental health Strategies for motivating and better relating to children and teens Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free chapter from Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character To learn more about bringing The Youth Gratitude Project to your school contact Yvonne Huffaker

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5 Steps to a More Confident You with Carin Rockind

Carin Rockind is a leading happiness expert, media personality, and the creator of PurposeGirl, a movement to empower purpose-driven living. She has taught thousands of people real-life strategies to reclaim their happiness, and live to their fullest potential of success and well-being. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to find your purpose Why it is important to take action towards your goals now How to use midlife for a catalyst instead of a crisis Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Use code livehappy to download a free chapter from Pebbles in the Pond: Wave Three!

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Supercharge Your Life with Deborah Heisz

In this episode of the Live Happy Now podcast we explore 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 how to supercharge your life. What you'll hear in this podcast: How Ming-Na Wen of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. stays positive Why Luke Cage and Sons of Anarchy star Theo Rossi gives back The latest theory in creative goal setting, called “design thinking” Four traits to develop in your children to help them become high achievers 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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Agent of Positivity with Ming-Na Wen

Actress Ming-Na Wen, star of ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., has become a role model at age 53, with a new book in the works and a burgeoning brand, #Wenever. Learn how this age-defying, butt-kicking superhero manages it all in this episode of Live Happy Now. What you'll learn in this podcast: The importance of taking care of yourself How to create your own happiness through positivity Tips on combating negativity Links mentioned in this episode: Follow Ming-Na on Twitter Follow Ming-Na's WenEver movement on Twitter and Instagram More from this issue: Gianna Simone Fights the Good Fight Theo Rossi Has a Lot on His Plate 5 Experts Weigh in on How to Transform Your Life in 2017

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How to Create the Perfect Exercise Playlist with Paula Felps

The right playlist can help keep you motivated, focused and determined to finish a great workout. We sit down with Live Happy science editor Paula Felps on what it takes to create the perfect exercise playlist and we create a playlist for you to use during your workouts. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to create a playlist to motivate you during exercise Characteristics to look for in great workout songs How to arrange your playlist for peak performance Listen to the entire playlist we created on this episode:

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How to Make Better Resolutions with Jan Stanley

Jan Stanley is an executive coach, consultant, speaker and facilitator who helps individuals and organizations thrive. Jan is well versed in the practical side of change, and is adept at finding just the right tool, system or method to enhance performance or to find joy and meaning in all that we do. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, where she is seen as an expert on using ceremony and ritual to enhance daily well-being. What you'll learn in this podcast: How goals contribute to a fulfilling life Why goals and resolutions fail and what to do to increase rates of success How to commit to your goals once you've established them Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free ebook Fresh Start: The Science and Practice of Designing Your Days

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5 Steps to Reducing Stress with Genella Macintyre

Genella Macintyre is an author and international trainer and consultant with a focus on improving the quality of personal and professional living. Topics of her workshops include dealing with difficult clients and customers, working with colleagues, managing conflict through conversations, and leading remote teams. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to determine your stress reducing style The critical role of a positive state of mind How to trigger a relaxation response Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of Five Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing What Works Visit Genella's website and Facebook page

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Healthy Holidays with Tana Amen

Tana Amen, RN, BSN is the executive vice president of Amen Clinics, a NY Times best-selling author of The Omni Diet and The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook and highly respected health and fitness expert. Tana helps people to become warriors for their brains and bodies by arming them with the tools and knowledge to win the fight of their lives. What you'll learn in this podcast: What a brain warrior is Why we're in a war for our health Tips on making healthier choices during the holidays Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Try out some free recipes from The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook Purchase a copy of The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook Visit BrainWarriorsWay.com

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Achieving Happiness at Work with Jessica Rovello

Jessica Rovello is the CEO and co-founder of Arkadium, which provides an audience attention platform for the world’s most well-known brands and publishers, including CNN, Comcast, Microsoft, The Washington Post and USA Today. In this episode Jessica shares what Arkadium has done for their company culture in order to be named a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine. What you'll learn in this podcast: What kinds of work environments foster fulfilling lifestyles The importance of prioritizing happy living in a company culture Things to implement in your office to help boost happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Jessica on Twitter Learn more about bringing happiness to your office with our Live Happy at Work program

Mindfulness is Pure Awareness with Jon Kabat-Zinn

Teaching Your Kids Gratitude with Giacomo Bono

5 Steps to a More Confident You with Carin Rockind

Supercharge Your Life with Deborah Heisz

Agent of Positivity with Ming-Na Wen

How to Create the Perfect Exercise Playlist with Paula Felps

How to Make Better Resolutions with Jan Stanley

5 Steps to Reducing Stress with Genella Macintyre

Healthy Holidays with Tana Amen

Achieving Happiness at Work with Jessica Rovello

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