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Bringing you scientifically proven tips and ideas to live a happier and more meaningful life through interviews with positive psychology and well-being thought leaders. The editors of Live Happy magazine bring you best-selling authors and happiness gurus that share their knowledge on topics such as wellness, gratitude, well-being and mindfulness. Interviews are conducted with people like Shawn Achor, Michelle Gielan, Dr. Christine Carter, Margaret Greenberg, Dr. Drew Ramsey, Gretchen Rubin, ...
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In a time when we are increasingly distracted and overwhelmed, many people are rethinking what’s important and how to achieve it. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with acclaimed psychologist Emma Seppälä, author of the new book, Sovereign, who explains how our we can overcome the chaos around us and take steps to live a more vibrant, courage…
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As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, it’s the perfect time to talk about how we can better care for our planet. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Live Happy Marketing Manager Casey Johnson, who created the Earth Day Happy Acts campaign and is a fierce advocate for the planet. She talks about the daily practices she uses to…
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What if thinking about death could give more meaning to your life? In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Jodi Wellman, who founded Four Thousand Mondays to help people make the most of the time they have left on this planet. Her new book, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets furthers that mission by providing readers …
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Our Eclipse party was so fun, not just because we saw a rare astronomical treat, but because we are part of millions of people from around the country, all doing the same thing at the same time! And watching our younger patients who didn't know each other come together and become friends while watching an eclipse was a special moment that reminded …
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How is the goal of chiropractic communication? By allowing the brain and the body to communicate better with each other, creating body awareness, allowing the sensory system to work with and not against the motor system. This is especially true for kids and adults with sensory/motor challenges.By Dr. Drew Rubin
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We know that a positive mindset is good for your health, but did you realize it can change how you age? In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with lifelong adventurer and New York Times bestselling author Caroline Paul about her new book, Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking — How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age. In Ca…
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Green Book Series Part 1: Dissecting the best of BJ Palmer's chiropractic philosophy stored in the treasure of his 41 volume Green Book collection. This week's topic is from Bigness of the Fellow Within, page 613: An Afterthought. It is one of the most profound messages referencing the 'why' of chiropractic, what BJ aptly titled, "The Big Idea"…
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Each year, the release of the World Happiness Report gives new insight into global well-being. On this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Lara Aknin, a distinguished professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University and one of the editors of the report. Lara explains why the U.S. fell out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time i…
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Plenty of research shows that pets can help us heal, and now even hospitals are warming up to the idea. On this episode, host Brittany Derrenbacher sits down with Heather Stohr, a certified child life specialist at Norton Children’s in Louisville, KY. Heather manages the facility dog program at Norton Healthcare, which allows animals to play a very…
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March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, and that makes it the perfect time to meet Will Thomas, a Happy Activist who founded Good News magazine during the pandemic to give people a break from the steady stream of negative news. What was supposed to be a one-off publication has grown into a thriving media brand with magazines in eight commun…
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If you feel like you’re stuck in survival mode, this week’s episode is just what the doula ordered! Host Paula Felps sits down with life doula and author Brandi Sellerz-Jackson to talk about her new book, On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors, which is part memoir, part roadmap to leading a happier, healthier life. She’s here to o…
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Years ago, before concussion was a more commonly seen diagnosis, a person either had a concussion or they didn't. Now we know that there are 6 types of concussion (see link below), that can affect people in multiple different ways with multiple permutations of effects. (https://www.upmc.com/services/sports-medicine/services/concussion/symptoms-diag…
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This week, we celebrate International Women’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about how women can help empower and support each other. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Amber Olson Rourke, an award-winning marketing executive, mom, co-founder of the direct sales company Neora, and co-host of the Built to Win podcast. Amber i…
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Throughout March, Live Happy celebrates Happiness Month with 31 days of happy actions that we call #HappyActs. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz about how we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary of #HappyActs and how you can share happiness with our new digital wall on the International Day of Happine…
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Chiropractic changed in 1907 from a 'start-up' to a contender through the Morikubo case. A young recent grad from Palmer Chiropractic College was jailed in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, accused of 'practicing medicine without a license.' BJ Palmer and his new attorney's came up with the 'Separate and distinct' defense, proving that chiropractic is not medic…
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Music has the power to help us heal, and that’s why one Musicians on Call delivers music where it might be needed most: the hospital. This volunteer organization connects musicians with hospitals to provide live and recorded music to patients. In this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by Katy Epley, executive vice president at Musicians on Call, …
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Enduring the Loss of Love With Clare Mackintosh Grief and loss are an inevitable aspect of love, and this week, best-selling author Clare Mackintosh sits down with host Paula Felps to discuss her new book, I Promise It Won’t Always Hurt Like This. Written years after the death of her son, it’s filled with important insights about love, loss, and th…
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Recorded at the 2023 TACA conference, (The Autism Community in Action), the practical use of the Polyvagal Theory is explained including how to determine where your child is on the Polyvagal Scale and how to build trust with a child on the Autism spectrum. Posted with permission by TACA (https://tacanow.org/).…
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This week, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, so today, we want to talk about the greatest love of your life — yourself. In this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by Brittany Derrenbacher and Sarah Pavey of The Healing Collective in Louisville, Kentucky. In their practices, Brittany and Sarah teach clients how to discover a deep lasting love for thems…
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It’s February, which means the message of love and Valentine’s Day is all around us. But did you know this is the make-or-break time for many couples? This week, host Paula Felps welcomes Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist and author of Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power. She’s here to discuss some common mistakes w…
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As we approach February, our minds turn to love. For the next few weeks, Live Happy Now will look at the many ways love shows up in our lives and how we can create more of it. To kick it off, host Paula Felps talks with Maria Baltazzi, author of Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct and Produce the Life You Want. In her book, Maria outline…
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Developmental delay prevalence has risen from 4% to 6% and the CDC concludes that 1 in 6 kids has a developmental issue! We are seeing more and more kids with unevenness of skills, often indicating that one side of the brain is more developed than the other side of the brain. Articles here: https://go.nature.com/3SlL0fY and https://bit.ly/3ugah3l…
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Throughout January, we’ve been sharing practices that can help you create habits that increase your wellbeing. And now, it’s time for an adventure! This week, host Paula Felps talks with Steve Taylor, a best-selling author and senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University in England. Steve has devoted his life to investigating spiritual awakenings fo…
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As we venture a little farther into the new year, it’s a good time to pause, take a breath, and – if you have three minutes – learn to meditate! This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Richard Dixey, a lifelong student of Buddhism who has devoted the past 15 years of his life to teaching meditation. His new book, Three Minutes a Day: A Fourteen We…
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Dr. Joanne Cacciatore knows first-hand the trauma caused by grief and loss. And she also knows how animals can help us heal. On this episode, host Brittany Derrenbacher sits down with Dr. Jo, founder of the Arizona-based Selah Carefarm, which provides a compassionate, healing space for those who have suffered trauma and loss. Listen in as they disc…
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