Live Happy Now Season 7

Throughout the month of March, we’re celebrating the International Day of Happiness and a whole month of Happy Acts. And, as part of this year’s celebration, we’re looking at the theme of unity. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Jessie Kanzer, author of Don’t Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie talks about social media and how we can use it to become less divided. In this episode, you'll learn: Why social media is so addictive. How to become more mindful about what you’re posting — and what you’re consuming. Tips for creating healthier relationships on social media. Links and Resources Instagram: @jessiekanzer Tiktok: @daily_tao Special Offer: Free first 2 Chapters: https://en.calameo.com/read/00557097425a77f9f0e41 Follow along with the transcript here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Every year, Live Happy celebrates the month of March in a big way! As we prepare to celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20, our team also creates a full month of activities called #HappyActs to help make the most of every day. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Live Happy CEO and Co-Founder Deborah Heisz; E-commerce Marketing Manager Casey Johnson; Web Editor Chris Libby; Senior Marketing Manager Britney Chan; and Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Shane Lee to talk about what’s planned, why this month means so much to us, and how you can be part of it. In this episode, you'll learn: What the International Day of Happiness is all about. How to create your own Happiness Wall. What #HappyActs are and how you can participate. Links and Resources Learn more about Happy Acts here: www.happyacts.org Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

There’s a special day in February for us to celebrate love — and it isn’t Valentine’s Day. In honor of National Love Your Pet Day on February 20, host Paula Felps sits down with Brittany Derrenbacher, a clinical mental health counseling intern and founder of Luna Bell’s Moonbows, a special needs animal rescue. She’s here to talk about why pets are so good for our physical and mental well-being, and then tell us how we can learn to celebrate them every day — and enrich our lives in the process. In this episode, you'll learn: Four of the main benefits of having a pet. How pets can help people heal from trauma. How to add more joy to your pets’ lives. Links and Resources Facebook: @lunabellsmoonbows Instagram: @lunabells_moonbows Healing From Pet Loss With Brittany Derrenbacher Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

The chaos of the world around us is causing an uptick in anxiety, depression and an overall sense of dis-ease. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with acclaimed speaker and author Udo Erasmus, who has impacted the lives of millions with his teachings on health, peace, nature and human nature. Udo, who has combined his master’s degree in counseling with extensive education in biology, nutrition and genetics, offers a deeper understanding of the human condition and how each of us can create a foundation of peace and harmony to discover better mental and physical health. In this episode, you'll learn: Why change feels so difficult to us. How to redirect our attention to cut through the chaos. How each of us can cultivate more calm in our lives. Links and Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

Many of us are feeling fatigued and a little bit powerless over the past couple of years. But this week, host Paula Felps talks with Ashley Bernardi, author of Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel, who explains how our most challenging times can hold the secret to our authentic power—if we’ll give ourselves permission to feel it and heal from it. She’ll explain what she learned from her own healing journey and how we can use those same techniques to find greater happiness and authentic power. In this episode, you'll learn: Why authentic power requires you to acknowledge your traumas. Healthy ways to deal with difficult emotions. What the FEEL framework is and how to use it. Links and Resources Website: https://ashleybernardi.com Facebook: @ashley.bernardi.5 Instagram: @bookerbernardi Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

If you’re looking to lead a healthier life this year, it’s important to make sure you’re getting your recommended daily allowance of fun. And this week, host Paula Felps talks with Scott Novis, a former Disney executive and founder of Bravous, a company that helps businesses improve employee experiences through live and virtual games. He shares how he uses fun and games to create happier workplaces — and how you can use those same ideas to deepen connections and create more fun at home. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s important to carve out time for fun. How to start a fun committee — and why it matters. Tips for creating better connections through fun. Links and Resources Website: https://www.scottnovis.com LinkedIn: @scottnovis Download Scott’s free Fun Committee Toolkit here. Follow along with the transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

It’s the start of a brand-new year, and many of us use this time to set new goals. This week’s guest tells us how we can use neuroscience to coach our brains for happiness. Joseph O’Connor is co-founder of the International Coaching Community and author of 19 books on coaching, training, and neuroscience. His newest book, Coaching the Brain, offers insights into how you use brain coaching techniques and emotional intelligence to create a happier, more fulfilling life. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between brain coaching and therapy. The importance of memories in being happy. What it means to become “well-stressed.” Links and Resources Website: coachingthebrain.com LinkedIn: @josephlambent Facebook: @jospeh.oconnor.coach Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: