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 As children every new discovery filled us with wonder and awe. But somewhere along the way, most of us lost that — and this week’s guest is helping people rediscover it. Monica Parker is a renowned speaker and writer who has spent the past decade helping people discover their meaning and purpose at work. Her new book, The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead, explains why we lose our sense of wonder and how we can reclaim it. In this episode, you'll learn: The power of slow thought and how to develop it. What a wonderbringer is and how to find them in our lives. Practices to build more wonder in your daily life. Links and Resources Instagram: @monicacparker Twitter: @monicacparker LinkedIn: monicaparker Website: https://www.monica-parker.com/ Download a free preview of The Power of Wonder. Take Monica’s quiz to find out how Wonderprone you are. Download a free Wonder Walk poster. Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Every day we’re surrounded by sights, sounds, and smells — but we often take them for granted. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, to talk about how tuning into our five senses can make us happier and healthier. Her new book, Life in Five Senses: How exploring the senses got me out of my head and into the world, takes a deep dive into what each of our senses has to teach us and explains how we can explore them to improve our well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: How dialing into our senses can reduce anxiety, boost productivity, and spark creativity. The connection between our senses and memories. Using our senses to stay grounded and live in the present moment. Links and Resources Facebook: @GretchenRubin Twitter: @gretchenrubin Instagram: @gretchenrubin LinkedIn: @gretchenrubin Explore Gretchen’s other books. Discover your most neglected sense with this quiz. Win a FREE copy of Life in Five Senses! Just follow @livehappy on social media to find out how! Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 We know that getting out in nature is good for us, but this week’s guest understands it better than most. Mya-Rose Craig is a 20-year-old bird watcher, environmentalist and diversity activist who was raised in a home that revered nature. At the age of 14, she formed the Black2Nature organization to encourage other teenagers of color to engage with nature. Bristol University awarded her an honorary doctorate for her pioneering work in this area and now her memoir, Birdgirl: Looking to the Skies in Search of a Better Future, looks at the power of nature and birds, and the important role they have played in dealing with her mother’s mental illness. In this episode, you'll learn: What nature has taught Mya-Rose about wellbeing and why she’s so passionate about it. Why access to nature is so important for mental health. How her family has used birdwatching to cope with mental health challenges. Links and Resources Facebook: @myarosebirdgirlcraig Instagram: @birdgirluk Twitter: @birdgirluk Website: https://www.birdgirluk.com/ Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Every year on March 20 — the International Day of Happiness — the Sustainable Development Solutions Network releases its World Happiness Report. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Live Happy co-founder and CEO Deborah Heisz to talk about how we’re faring when it comes to happiness, what we learned from this year’s report and why it appears that our happiness is improving. In this episode, you'll learn: What kind of “happiness” the report is talking about and how we gauge it. Why the U.S. is improving in happiness and what is holding us back. How the past few years have encouraged us to become more altruistic. Links and Resources Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Read about this year’s Happiest Countries: Finland Remains the Happiest Place on Earth | Live Happy Why doing good feels so good: Doing Good Feels Good For All | Live Happy Visit this episode’s sponsor, Mau Pets, at maupets.com and use the discount code LIVEHAPPYNOW to receive a 5% discount. Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

We know that pets and happiness go hand-in-hand (or maybe hand-in-paw), but did you know that your pet could also improve your brain health as you age? This week, Brittany Derrenbacher, a therapist and founder of The Healing Collective KY in Louisville, explains how pets can change how we age and help keep our brains and bodies healthy throughout our lifetime. In this episode, you'll learn: The different ways that pets help keep us mentally sharp. What the latest research says about pet ownership and aging. How we can use our pets to create happiness for the older people in our lives. Links and Resources Facebook: @healingcollectiveky Instagram: @healingcollectiveky Website: https://www.thehealingcollectiveky.com/ Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Burnout is a common problem for women today, but it’s also something that isn’t openly discussed. This week’s guest, Dr. Mary Sanders, is on a mission to empower women over 40 to bounce back physically, emotionally and energetically from the stresses of balancing work and life. She’s here to talk about what burnout is, why it’s so prevalent today and how an integrative approach can help you overcome it. In this episode, you'll learn: Some of the warning signs that you’re experiencing burnout. Why burnout is so common among women right now. How practices like meditation and mindfulness help ease the symptoms of burnout. Links and Resources Facebook: @dr.maryesanders Instagram: @dr.maryesanders LinkedIn: @drmaryesanders Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/ Download a Free Boost Your Energy Guide Explore Dr. Mary’s Bounce Back from Burnout program Listen to Dr. Mary’s Energy Medicine Podcast Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

This week, we are celebrating International Women’s Day, which is a time to acknowledge the diversity and achievement of women. As part of that celebration, we’re talking to Texas businesswoman Linda Allen, who has made it her mission to make women feel seen by supporting them both in their careers and their personal achievements. In this episode, she explains why it’s so important for us to lift up the women around us and how it can change them — and the world they live in. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a single simple interaction can be so impactful. What happens when women begin to feel seen and heard. How to adjust our mindset to be more supportive of other women. Links and Resources Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Check out our #HappyActs calendar: https://livehappy.com/calendar Create your own Happiness Wall: https://livehappy.com/create-wall/ Learn more about the International Day of Happiness: https://livehappy.com/the-international-day-of-happiness/ Remember, we are celebrating March with a full month of #HappyActs and we want you to be a part of it! Visit https://livehappy.com/happyacts/ today to find out how to be a part of it! Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 As we begin the month of March, Live Happy is celebrating with an entire month of #HappyActs. Throughout this month, we celebrate happiness with special acts each day, and on March 20, we observe the International Day of Happiness. In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with Live Happy CEO and Founder Deborah Heisz, E-commerce Marketing Manager Casey Johnson and Marketing Manager Laura Coppedge to talk about why we are so excited about this month – and how you can be a part of it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why we celebrate #HappyActs throughout the month of March. What the International Day of Happiness is all about. How you can be a part of the #HappyActs movement. Links and Resources Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Check out our #HappyActs calendar: https://livehappy.com/calendar Create your own Happiness Wall: https://livehappy.com/create-wall/ Learn more about the International Day of Happiness: https://livehappy.com/the-international-day-of-happiness/ Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

We know that being in nature is good for us, but this week’s guest shows us how tuning into our wild side can help us connect with the earth, our emotions and our creativity. Rebecca Wildbear is creator of a yoga practice called Wild Yoga that helps us learn to listen to the earth. She explains more about it in her new book, Wild Yoga: A Practice of Initiation, Veneration & Advocacy for the Earth, and this week she’s here to tell us how deepening our connection with the earth can help us better understand ourselves. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between Wild Yoga and other types of yoga. What Rebecca means by “Earth Grief” and what you can do if you are experiencing it. How practicing communication and yoga in nature can change the way we feel about the world we live in. Links and Resources Website: http://www.rebeccawildbear.com Facebook: @rebecca.wildbear Instagram: @wildbearyoga Twitter: @RWildbear1 YouTube: @rebeccawildbear4994 Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: