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Live Happy Now Season 7

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Learning to be a Kind Traveler With Jessica Blotter

As the world opens up to traveling again, can you make your travel experiences more meaningful? This week’s guest will show you how! Jessica Blotter is a speaker and journalist who specializes in sustainable and regenerative tourism. After witnessing extreme poverty on a vacation to Belize, Jessica launched a movement in 2016 called Kind Traveler, which allows travelers to positively impact the communities they visit — and enjoy incredible experiences as well. In this episode, she explains why it’s so important to travel kindly, and every trip you take can make a difference. In this episode, you'll learn: What sustainable and regenerative tourism is and why it matters. The role that giving back plays in creating a more positive travel experience. How you can embrace sustainable tourism in your own travels. Links and Resources Facebook: @KindTravelerOfficial Instagram: @kindtraveler Twitter: @kindtraveler 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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How Humor Can Save the World With Shepherd Siegel

Laughter and humor feel good, but have you thought about how much good it can do? This week’s guest, Dr. Shepherd Siegel, is a musician turned educator whose recent research has centered around the idea of play, playfulness and humor as a driving force of change. His latest book, Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters through History have Changed the World, looks at the trickster archetype and the role it plays in social change. In this episode, he talks about the importance of finding fun and humor in our lives — and how to reclaim those habits as adults. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important to explore fun and playfulness. The importance of discovering humor in dark times. How to get more humor and playfulness in your life. Links and Resources Facebook: Disruptive Play & @bamalama5 Twitter: @ShepherdSiegel Instagram: @bamalama5 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shepherd-siegel-phd-9b0b951/ 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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Embracing the Power of Nature with Laura Allen and Courtney Crim

It’s summertime, and that makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But this is about more than working on a killer tan; this week, Laura Allen and Courtney Crim from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, talk about the amazing power of nature. Laura and Courtney developed the course The Natural Environment and Well-being, and on this episode, they explain why it’s so important to get outside every day and what nature is doing for your mind, body and spirit. In this episode, you'll learn: The mental, physical and emotional benefits of spending time in nature. Tips for getting more nature in your life — even if you live in an urban area. How much time you should spend outside every week. Links and Resources Instagram: @Nature_connections_of_sa Website: natureconnectionsofsa.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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Your Happiest Summer Yet With Maureen Healy

Summer is all about fun and happiness, so this week, we’re looking at how to make this your family’s happiest summer yet.  On this week’s episode, educator and children’s emotional health expert Maureen Healy talks about how to do that! Her new book, The Happiness Workbook for Kids, looks at how to navigate the difficult times we’re in and create fun, positive experiences for children. In this episode, she talks about some of the things we all can do to make this summer happier – and healthier – for the whole family. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of teaching emotional health to children. How positive emotional health makes us happier. Ideas for where to start making this summer your happiest yet. Links and Resources Facebook: @MaureenDHealy Instagram: @MaureenDHealy Twitter: @MDHealy 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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Building Better Relationships With Eric Barker

We all want and need relationships — but you might be surprised to find out how little we actually know about them! This week, bestselling author Eric Barker joins us to talk about his newest book, Plays Well With Others, that takes a deep dive into friendships, marital relationships and every other kind of relationship to explore what we’re doing right, where we could improve and how the pandemic has changed the way we look at our relationships. In this episode, you'll learn: Why friendships are the most important relationships we have. What science says we can do to build stronger friendships. How the way we fight with our spouse predicts the outcome of our relationship. Links and Resources Website: https://www.bakadesuyo.com/ Instagram: @bakadesuyo Twitter: @bakadesuyo 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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When Sensitivity Becomes Your Superpower With Katie Abey

If you’re one of those sensitive people out there, congratulations – you’re about to learn what an incredible superpower it is. This week’s guest is Katie Abey, author of the new children’s book We Feel Happy, which helps children explore their feelings. As a sensitive person herself, Katie is aware of some of the challenges that can bring, and her book is designed to help children learn more about their feelings and how to embrace them. And the great new is – it works for adults, too! In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important for children to learn to identify and embrace their feelings. How parents and other adults can help on this journey. How Katie uses art to help others “be proud of their weirdness.” Links and Resources Instagram: @katieabey TikTok: @katieabey Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Celebrating the Unity of Pride Month With Wes Schmitz

June is Pride month, which makes it the perfect time to revisit the theme of unity. This week’s guest, Wes Schmitz, is co-host of the popular Two Bottles Deep Podcast, which is designed to open up conversations between the gay and straight communities. Wes has been connecting people his entire life and his podcast has picked up an unexpected following thanks to its honest, open conversational approach. Let’s hear what he has to say about how listening really can build a bridge and create more unity. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s so important for the gay and straight communities to listen to one another. How this could help us find unity in other areas. Why Wes thinks the Two Bottle Deep Podcast has been so well-received by a surprising audience demographic. Links and Resources Instagram: @lifeofweston Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Making the Most of Your Downstate With Dr. Sara Mednick

In this always-on world, it can be a challenge to find downtime. But cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sara Mednick, author of the new book, The Hidden Power of the Downstate, says that spending too much time in our upstate is leaving us unhappy, exhausted and unhealthy. In this episode, she explains the need for us to discover our downstate and leverage it to enjoy a healthier, happier life. In this episode, you'll learn: What the downstate is and why it’s so important. How spending too much time in the upstate can harm your health. What activities we can engage in to get some of the same health benefits as being in our downstate. Links and Resources Twitter: @Sara_Mednick Instagram: @sara_mednick_downstate Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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Reclaiming Your Mental Health With Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton burst into the spotlight in 1986 in the iconic coming of age movie Stand By Me. He went on to play many more roles throughout his teen and young adult years, including starring as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation and playing a version of himself on the hit TV show, The Big Bang Theory. But his success hid a childhood filled with trauma and abuse that led to a lifetime of depression, anxiety and complex PTSD. In his new memoir, Still Just a Geek, Wil opens up about his life and explains how he came to grips with his past. This week, he talks about why it’s so important to him to talk openly about mental health. In this episode, you'll learn: What led Wil to revisit his life in his new memoir. How writing the book helped him find empathy and compassion for his younger self. Why it’s so important for him to normalize the conversation around mental health. Links and Resources: Website: https://wilwheaton.net/ Twitter: @wilw Instagram: @itswilwheaton Facebook: @itswilwheaton Tumblr: https://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/ Watch Wil discuss trauma, depression and self-discovery with Mayim Bialik. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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The Art of Mental Health with Danny Casale

Can a doodle improve your mental health? If it’s drawn by Danny Casale, it just might! Under the moniker of Coolman Coffeedan, Danny is using his art to provide encouragement, make people laugh, and even explore the challenges of mental health. His work took off during the pandemic, and now he has millions of followers who rely on his adorable characters to uplift and inspire them. His new book UR Special: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan, tackles topics ranging from loneliness and anxiety to grief and self-confidence. And just like this conversation, his art will make you smile. In this episode, you'll learn: How Danny turned doodling into a mental health movement. Why it’s important to him to address mental health issues openly. Why he thinks so many people are connecting with his drawings. Links and Resources: Instagram: @coolman_coffeedan NFTs: https://coolmansuniverse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNHWmlNIgEXLotLtlY2mLw Facebook: @coolmancoffeedan Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XtBL31mcVGCofyDn1ATq6 Website: https://www.coolmancoffeedan.com/ Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           
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