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Home for Dinner with Anne Fishel

Anne K. Fishel, Ph.D., is director of the Family and Couples Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and an associate clinical professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School. She is a co-founder of The Family Dinner Project, a non-profit group that works online and in person to help families have healthy and enjoyable dinners, as well as meaningful conversation at the table. In this episode we explore why family dinners are great for the body, mind and mental health of all family members involved as well as some tips for making the conversation around the dinner table interesting, lively and meaningful. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why regular family dinners are great for the body, brain and the spirit Tips for thriving conversation around the dinner table Why playing with your food is beneficial to mental health Ideas to overcome picky eaters, busy schedules and tension at the table Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun, and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids Learn more about The Family Dinner Project Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Resilience Boot Camp with Rhonda Cornum

Rhonda Cornum was a 36-year-old flight surgeon in 1991 when her Black Hawk helicopter was sent to rescue a downed F-16 pilot. During the rescue mission her helicopter was shot down and Rhonda — who broke both arms, injured her leg, and was shot in the back — became an Iraqi prisoner of war. Through this — what she calls “one week of misadventure” — she remained positive. Her resilience surprised many of those around her, and today the retired brigadier general teaches those techniques to others, including overseeing the military's resilience training program. In this episode Live Happy Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Rhonda about where resilience comes from, the major challenges to teaching - and learning - resilience, and offers a few tips to help you become more resilient. What you'll learn in this podcast: Just like physical fitness, psychological fitness can be increased with training When to practice resilient thinking skills for maximum impact You can learn resilient skills at any age Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase She Went to War: The Rhonda Cornum Story Hear more from Rhonda and pre-order Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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3 Ways to Get More Out of Life with Tom Rath

Tom Rath is a best-selling author and researcher who studies the role of human behavior in business, health and well-being. Live Happy Editorial Director, COO and Co-Founder Deborah Heisz talks with Tom about his most recent work, a feature-length documentary film, Fully Charged, which explores the key elements of energizing one's work and life through personal stories and interviews with the world's leading social scientists. What you'll learn in this podcast: How meaning, interaction and energy can transform your life Why it is important to stop pursuing happiness and start creating meaning instead How the smallest choices you make every day can dramatically improve your well-being Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Fully Charged documentary Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Tap Into the Power of Gratitude with Louis Alloro

Louis Alloro is a change-agent working with individuals and organizations to enable positive evolution, even through the most difficult challenges. He is one of the first 100 people in the world to earn a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and holds a second master's degree in the Foundations of Education. In this episode we look at the power of gratitude as well as recommendations for positivity and peace during the holiday season. What you'll learn in this podcast: Simple strategies to spark well-being The visceral experience of gratitude How to be a social-emotional leader during this holiday season The importance of choosing love Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take the free masterclass on harnessing the power of positive psychology Visit LouisAlloro.com Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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The Slow Medicine Approach to Forgiveness with Dr. Michael Finkelstein

Dr. Michael Finkelstein, also known as The Slow Medicine Doctor, is the author of Slow Medicine: Hope and Healing for Chronic Illness. Dr. Finkelstein has been featured in The New York Times and on CNN for his work on both a micro and macro point of view on today’s health care needs and challenges. Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director Deborah Heisz joins Dr. Finkelstein to discuss the definition of forgiveness and some tools for releasing stress from traumatic experiences or toxic personalities. In this episode, you'll learn: More about the term “core wounding” The definition of forgiveness Practices to create inner tranquility and peace What you can do before the holidays to prepare for difficult family members Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit SlowMedicine.org Purchase a copy of Slow Medicine: Healing Chronic Illness Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Strength in Family with Deepak Chopra

Find out the family dynamics of New York Times best-selling author Deepak Chopra and his daughter Mallika and gain valuable insight into the importance of creating a relationship with yourself, the positive impact of meditation, and inspiring advice for parents. Deepak, a board-certified physician and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Well-being, is at the forefront of integrative medicine and personal transformation. His daughter Mallika Chopra is a busy mom of two, a successful entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Intent.com, a successful social platform for people sharing their intents to lead a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. We also talk with Live Happy Web Editor Emily Miller about the gift that changed her life, and get a preview of the December issue of Live Happy magazine available on newsstands now. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of building a relationship with yourself Valuable advice for parents A glimpse into the December issue of Live Happy magazine Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Access these free guides to meditation with Deepak Chopra Visit DeepakChopra.com Visit MallikaChopra.com Purchase a copy of 100 Promises to My Baby by Mallika Chopra Take a peek inside of the Live Happy magazine December 2015 issue Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Pursuing Happiness 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. Live Happy COO, Co-Founder and Editorial Director, Deborah Heisz talks with Adam about his documentary and what insights he has discovered along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: More about the film Pursuing Happiness What the pursuit of happiness means to different people A powerful story of turning adversity into happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Sign up for updates about Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy Like Pursuing Happiness on Facebook Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Power of Forgiveness with Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum

This week we look at the power of forgiveness with an emotional story from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker/TV producer Gayle Kirschenbaum and her mother Mildred. You can learn more about their path to forgiveness in the feature documentary, Look At Us Now, Mother! In this episode, you'll learn: How to find forgiveness and mend relationships The movement to teach forgiveness A mother and daughter’s path to forgiveness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take a look behind the scenes of Look At Us Now, Mother! Learn more about the movie Look At Us Now, Mother! Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Understanding Energy with Dr. Eric Pearl

In recent years, scientists and researchers have begun exploring the role of energy and light as part of both the physical and emotional healing process. Today, some practitioners are integrating energy work into traditional medical practices, and leading the charge is Dr. Eric Pearl, founder of The Reconnection and a pioneer in energy healthcare. In this episode, we'll learn more about what energy healing can do for you, and how you can begin to restore your body to its optimal balance. In this episode, you'll learn: The practice of reconnective healing The process of reconnective healing The problem with ego What you can do on your own to reconnect with yourself Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit TheReconnection.com Purchase a copy of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself Purchase the audio version of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

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Making Hope Happen with Shane Lopez

Shane Lopez, Ph.D., author of Making Hope Happen, is the world's leading researcher on hope. Shane collaborates with scholars around the world on the links between strengths development, academic success, and overall well-being. Find out more about hope as we discuss with Shane the importance of creating a relationship with your future self, coming up with multiple pathways to reach your goals and a few activities you can try to become more hopeful. In this episode, you'll learn: The definition of hope How to create a relationship with your future self Better practices for setting goals How to become more hopeful Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free chapter from Making Hope Happen Visit ShaneLopez.com Explore these great Hope How-To's Write a note to your future self at FutureMe.org Purchase a copy of Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!

Home for Dinner with Anne Fishel

Resilience Boot Camp with Rhonda Cornum

3 Ways to Get More Out of Life with Tom Rath

Tap Into the Power of Gratitude with Louis Alloro

The Slow Medicine Approach to Forgiveness with Dr. Michael Finkelstein

Strength in Family with Deepak Chopra

Pursuing Happiness with Adam Shell

Power of Forgiveness with Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum

Understanding Energy with Dr. Eric Pearl

Making Hope Happen with Shane Lopez

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