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Tuning Into Sound Therapy With Laura Widney

Sound frequencies can change not only our mental state, but change how we feel physically, too. Laura Widney first began using sound frequencies to help her wellness clients manage stress and anxiety. As she learned its many applications, she became chief innovation officer of Soaak, a company that offers sound therapy on the go. In this episode, she talks about how we all can use sound frequencies to boost our energy, enhance our focus, and improve our overall sense of well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: How different sound frequencies affect our physical and mental health. Why sound is so effective at changing how we feel. How to use sound as part of a daily wellness practice. Links and Resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailysoaak Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DailySoaak Website: https://www.soaak.com/ Special offer: Enjoy the Soaak mobile app free for 30 days by entering the code LHN30 Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Finding Happiness in Hard Times with Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher

The world is experiencing an extremely difficult time right now, and sometimes that can leave us wondering if it’s selfish — or even possible — to pursue happiness in such a chaotic time. This week host Paula Felps sits down with Matt Derrenbacher, Solo Rabbi for Congregation Beth Shalom in Columbia, Missouri, to talk about why searching for happiness right now is so important and how we can find — and offer — comfort in the face of so much uncertainty. In this episode, you'll learn: What we can do for others when we’re not sure what to say. Why it’s important to look for ways to pursue happiness during hard times. Tips for managing anxiety and/or feelings of being overwhelmed by the news. Links and Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.derrenbacher.98/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbach/ Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Overcoming Unhappiness at Work With Greg Kettner

If you don’t love your life at work, you’re not alone. New research shows that workers are the unhappiest they’ve been in years, so this week host, Paula Felps sits down with Greg Kettner, founder of the organization Work Happy and an expert in workplace well-being. They’re here to talk about what’s making us so unhappy on the job and what we can do about it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why workers are less satisfied now than during the pandemic. What unhappiness on the job is doing to our mental health. How finding your purpose can change how you view your job. Links and Resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkettner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregory.kettner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregkettner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkettner Podcast: https://www.gregkettner.com/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:           
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Celebrating The Purest Bond With Jen Golbeck

We know that the bonds we have with our pets are special, but this week’s guest may have you thinking about that connection at a deeper level. Jen Golbeck is the creator of social media’s popular The Golden Ratio channel, which shares photos and videos of her rescued golden retrievers. In this episode, she talks with host Brittany Derrenbacher about her new book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection, which provides the science behind those incredible bonds and offers new insight into how we can use that information to improve our relationships with our own animals. In this episode, you'll learn: Why our bond with our pets is so powerful — and so important. How pets help make us happier and healthier. What Jen learned from working with special needs and senior dogs. Links and Resources Instagram: @thegoldenratio4 & @jenrunswithdogs Twitter: @thegoldenratio4, @jenrunswithdogs, @lunabells_moonbows Facebook: @thegoldenratio4 & @lunabellsmoonbows TikTok: @thegoldenratio4 YouTube: @goldenratio4 Visit her website: jengolbeck.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:           
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Tap Out Anxiety With Brad Yates

If you’ve ever wished there was a magic way to make anxiety disappear, this week’s guest has the next best thing! Brad Yates is an expert in emotional freedom tapping, also known as EFT or tapping. This practice combines the principles of acupuncture and positive psychology to help people overcome fears, relieve stress, and enjoy greater well-being. In this episode, Brad — author of the best-selling children’s book The Wizard’s Wish and co-author of the book Freedom at your Fingertips — explains how tapping works, some of the different ways to use it, and how to get started. In this episode, you'll learn: The science behind tapping and why it works How tapping can help in stressful situations Simple ways to start a tapping practice Links and Resources Facebook: @TapWithBrad Instagram: @tapwithbrad Twitter: @tapwithbrad TikTok: @tapwithbrad YouTube: @tapwithbrad Get a FREE five-day tapping course to enhance confidence and self-esteem: tapwithbrad.com/bestself Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Celebrating 10 Years of Happiness With Deborah K. Heisz

Ten years ago, the happiness movement was just beginning to gain a global presence – and that paved the way for the birth of a company called Live Happy. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Deborah Heisz, CEO and co-founder of Live Happy LLC, to look back on 10 years of sharing happiness. Deb explains how her work in personal development led to discovering positive psychology and how that opened the door to launching a company that remains committed to sharing the many ways we can discover greater well-being and lead more fulfilling lives. In this episode, you'll learn: How Live Happy began and why it was so important to be rooted in science How the Live Happy mission has evolved over the past decade What to expect from the next 10 years Links and Resources Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter. Check out the book Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Unwinding Anxiety With Dr. Jud Brewer

Anxiety is so pervasive today that more than 40 million adults in the U.S. are living with it. This week’s guest, Dr. Jud Brewer, offers new insights into this growing problem and provides simple steps to help end the cycle of constant worrying.  As New York Times best-selling author and director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, Dr. Jud released the book Unwinding Anxiety in 2021 and now the same techniques used in his book are available the Unwinding Anxiety app. In this episode, he tells us how we all can start breaking free from anxiety. In this episode, you'll learn: Why willpower isn’t the answer to overcoming anxiety. Three steps to breaking an anxiety habit. How curiosity can help disarm anxiety. Links and Resources Website: https://drjud.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jud Twitter: https://twitter.com/judbrewer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudapps Get 1 Month of the Unwinding Anxiety app for Free: https://smart.link/1tvkqba9om3v1 Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Happy Activist Becca Finley: Taking the Arts to Rural Communities

Creative arts such as painting, dancing, acting, and singing can play a powerful role in self-care and mental health, but they’re often overlooked – especially in rural communities. This week, host Paula Felps sits down Happy Activist Becca Finley, founder of This is Noteworthy, a nonprofit designed to help creatives explore their artistic gifts and discover what it can do for them and the community they live in. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important for creatives to learn how to express themselves through their gifts. How we all benefit from tapping into our creative side. How celebrating the arts can enhance a community. Links and Resources Website: http://www.thisisnoteworthy.org/ Instagram: @thisisnoteworthy and @beccafinley Do you know a happy activist? Tell us about them! We want to share stories of people who are doing good in the world. Please email us at editor@livehappy.com to tell us about your Happy Activist and they might be featured in a future episode of Live Happy Now! Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Introducing Happiness Unleashed With Brittany Derrenbacher

Animals play an important role in our happiness, and with this new podcast from Live Happy, you’re going to learn why they’re so good for us and how to nurture our relationships with them. Each month, therapist and pet loss expert Brittany Derrenbacher will sit down with a new guest to explore some of the many ways we benefit from our relationships with animals. In this inaugural episode, she’s joined by Paula Felps, host of the Live Happy Now podcast, to talk about why we’re doing this podcast, why you need to pet more animals, and why you should put down your phone. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important to understand what animals do for our emotional well-being. How petting other people’s animals is scientifically proven to be good for us. Why you should stop phubbing your pet. Links and Resources Learn how fostering pets is good for us. Discover how animals can improve our brain health. Find out how to ease separation anxiety in pets. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Why We Need to Talk About Mental Illness With Gabe Howard

We’ve become more comfortable with talking openly about mental health, but we’re still reluctant to talk about mental illness. This week’s guest knows first-hand the challenges of mental illness and why it’s so important to talk about it. Gabe Howard is an author, speaker, and host of the Inside Mental Health podcast. After being committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003, Gabe was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders and today he uses his experience to help others navigate and understand that difficult path. In this episode, you'll learn: How mental illness affects everyone in the family. Why we must lose the shame surrounding mental illness. How to help those around us who are struggling with mental illness in their own family. Links and Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabehowardspeaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabehoward29/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabehoward29 Website: https://www.gabehoward.com/ Check out Gabe’s book here. Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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