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How to Create a Gratitude Playlist with Paula Felps

'Tis the season for giving thanks! We say it time and again that gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to share happiness and feel authentic happiness. We sit down with Live Happy science editor Paula Felps to talk about how to create the perfect gratitude playlist. What you'll learn in this podcast: How the arrangement of a playlist affects you The power of music to become more mindful How to appreciate the little things Listen to the entire playlist we created on the episode:
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Practicing Digital Mindfulness with Janell Burley Hofmann

Janell Burley Hofmann is an international speaker, consultant & the author of the book iRules: What Every Tech Healthy Family Needs to Know About Selfies, Sexting, Gaming & Growing Up. Janell is the founder of The Slow Tech Movement & iRules Academy. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to use technology with mindfulness and intention The personal and professional iRules to help build a life of digital well-being How to engage in conversation to build connection and strengthen relationships Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Create your own iRules Contract Purchase a copy of iRules: What Every Tech Healthy Family Needs to Know About Selfies, Sexting, Gaming & Growing Up
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How to be Happy at Work with Chris Libby

Most adults today spend more time on the job than anywhere else and receive from it not just monetary rewards but also the feelings of accomplishment and purpose necessary to good mental health. Live Happy magazine section editor Chris Libby joins the podcast to share how mindfulness, gratitude, compassion and more can help boost your happiness at work. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to manage stress levels at work What you can do to combat negativity in the office The impact gratitude and compassion can have on your coworkers Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Live Happy at Work Wellness Program
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Yoga: Not Just for Adults Anymore with Susan Verde

Susan Verde, a proud mother of a daughter and twin boys, writes children’s books and teaches kid’s yoga and mindfulness. She is the author of the picture books The Museum, You and Me, I am Yoga and the forthcoming The Water Princess. What you'll learn in this podcast: The relationship between yoga and happiness How kids yoga can help to cultivate patience, resilience, creativity and confidence Ways to introduce yoga to your child Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of I Am Yoga or The Water Princess Learn more about Susan's books at susanverde.com Follow Susan on Facebook and Twitter
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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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