Live Happy Now Podcast

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

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Personal Mastery to Change Your Life with Dr. Srikumar Rao

Srikumar Rao, Ph.D., 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 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 dramatically reduce and possibly even eliminate stress in your life. How to form deeper, more meaningful relationships. How to feel more purpose and meaning in day-to-day work and activities. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download Srikumar's article "Stop. Think. Live!" Learn more about The Rao Institute. Request a syllabus from srikumarsrao@gmail.com.

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Raising Confident and Creative Kids with Heather Shumaker

Heather Shumaker is a national speaker on parenting and early childhood topics and is the author of two renegade parenting books: It’s OK Not to Share...and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids and It’s OK to Go Up the Slide. An advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and schools, she lives in northern Michigan with her family. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to keep your kids safer by giving them healthy risks. Recognizing common school practices that clash with child development. How you can be an advocate for your child. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Heather on Facebook and Twitter. Purchase It’s OK Not to Share. Purchase It’s OK to Go Up the Slide.

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Rowing the Pacific With Natalia Cohen

With 15 years experience of living and working in over 50 countries, Natalia Cohen has chosen to follow an unusual and fascinating path. Natalia is no stranger to being outside of her comfort zone and has made an art of embracing and adapting to change. Her understanding of team dynamics, the importance of a positive mindset and the ability to live in the moment led her to become part of the first all-female team to row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Natalia shares her amazing story in this episode of Live Happy Now. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to control the controllable and not become overwhelmed by things. The power of strength and diversity within a team. The importance of enjoying the journey. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Natalia on Twitter.

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Sparking Happiness Through Creativity with Lisa Loeb

Pop star, author, style maven, philanthropist and mom Lisa Loeb has recently released her fourth children’s album exclusively with Amazon, Nursery Rhyme Parade. In this episode we talk about the importance of creativity to overall happiness, the song writing process and the Camp Lisa Foundation. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to engage with your children. Why summer camp is so important to a child's development. The importance of exploring creativity as a child. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Order Nursery Rhyme Parade on Amazon. Request a free song from Nursery Rhyme Parade. Follow Lisa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about Camp Lisa.

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

Personal Mastery to Change Your Life with Dr. Srikumar Rao

Raising Confident and Creative Kids with Heather Shumaker

Rowing the Pacific With Natalia Cohen

Sparking Happiness Through Creativity with Lisa Loeb

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