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These podcast episodes guide you to choose and use simple, short positive affirmations to create a happier more successful life.
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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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Join host Whitney McDuff as she brings you inspiring conversations with thought leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Whitney is an award-winning PR strategist, speaker, and bestselling author. With clients recognized by The Today Show, Good Morning America, TEDx, Forbes, ESPN, and CNN, Whitney helps leaders and storytellers build their brands for measurable impact in the world. On this podcast, Whitney uncovers the secrets of success from those making a significant difference in ...
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Join the Kindness Campaign With Dr. Michelle Robin and Bayleigh Petty
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World Kindness Day is just about a month away, but you the 5th Annual Kindness campaign encourages you to start celebrating it early. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Michelle Robin and Bayleigh Petty of Small Changes Big Shifts, an organization dedicated to the whole-body approach to wellness and wellbeing. Their Kindness Campaign is a 3…
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Special episode: Rainn Wilson Finds Unity in Spirituality, from Need a Lift?
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This week, we’re sharing an episode of Need a Lift?, a show that focuses on bringing people together during a tough time in our culture. Host Tim Shriver talks to wise guests who have transformed painful moments in their lives into purpose through their spiritual rituals and practices. Guests like bestselling novelist Min Jin Lee on why she creates…
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Ease Your Stress for Better Health With Dr. David Clarke
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Since the pandemic, there has been a 70% increase in stress-based illnesses. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. David Clarke, whose practice in internal medicine and gastroenterology led him to explore how stress and emotions create chronic pain. As president of the non-profit Psychophysiologic Disorders Association, Dave is dedicated to …
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Becoming Better Pet Parents With Wendy Lyons Sunshine
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When award-winning journalist and bestselling child development author Wendy Lyons Sunshine adopted a difficult puppy, she found that traditional training methods didn’t work on her dog. So she began applying the evidence-based parenting practices she wrote about and found this new approach was life-changing for both her and her dog. In her latest …
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Transforming Lives Through Outrageous Kindness with Kristina Carlson | EP11
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This week on the Speak Up Stand Out Change Lives podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Kristina Carlson, a visionary leader in the world of philanthropy and corporate responsibility. Kristina is the founder of the groundbreaking KINDd Method and serves as the Managing Director of Global Philanthropy at Carter, where she's redefining the landscape of g…
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Maintaining Relationships Through the Election Cycle With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
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We are in the midst of a tumultuous election cycle, and that can take a toll on our sleep, our mental health, and our relationships. But the good news is it doesn’t have to be like that! This week, host Paula Felps talks with psychology instructor and resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, author of Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell Wo…
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Overcoming Burnout with Chris Germer, PhD
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Burnout and stress continue to create tremendous challenges at home and on the job, so this week, we’re looking at how we can reclaim our joy and energy. Join host Paula Felps as she talks with clinical psychologist Chris Germer who, along with researcher Dr. Kristin Neff, developed the world-renowned Mindful Self-compassion program. Their third co…
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Becoming Mindful for Life with Willem Kuyken, PhD
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Mindfulness is known for preventing depression and improving mental health, but how do you create a practice that works for you? This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Willem Kuyken, the Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford in the UK, to answer that question. Willem’s most recent book, Mindfulness…
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Invisible Battles: Mental Health, Medals, and Meaning with Rebecca Rusch | EP10
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Rebecca Rusch, a world-class athlete and Emmy winner, to explore her harrowing journey through what she calls her "Brain Storm" - a mild concussion that spiraled into a years-long struggle with invisible injury and recovery. Rebecca opens up about the bike crash that initially seemed li…
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Practicing Outrageous Kindness with Kristina Joy Carlson
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Some days kindness seems in short supply, but this week host Paula Felps is joined by Kristina Joy Carlson, founder of the KINDd Method and managing director of global philanthropy at Carter Global. Kristina has turned her personal practice of outrageous kindness into an inspirational campaign that can be practiced by individuals and corporations a…
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Transforming a Broken Healthcare System: A Doctor's Perspective with Dr. Marcelo Hochman | EP9
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What if someone had the answer of how to transform the healthcare system for doctors AND patients? We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Marcelo Hochman, a distinguished surgeon and President of Indedocs, recognized by CNN, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Dr. Hochman, a true healthcare visionary, led the charge for healthcare workers to receive PPE dur…
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Overcoming Election Stress With Dr. Lauren Cook
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Election season is now officially underway and that means that many of us are already feeling election stress. That’s why Live Happy has partnered with licensed clinical psychologist and author Dr. Lauren Cook to offer a free four-week email course, Overcoming Election Stress. In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with Lauren to talk about so…
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The Healing Power of Hugging Cows With Ellie Laks
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If you’ve never thought of cows as intuitive healers, this episode just might change your mind. Ellie Laks is the founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates abused and discarded farm animals. She is the creator of cow hug therapy and, as she explains in her book by the same name, she has learned am…
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Widowmaker Heart Attack, Grief and Resilience with Meliah Bowers Jefferson
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This conversation could save your life. Excited to chat with my friend Meliah Bowers Jefferson, Featured in Women's Day, Ebony, USA Today, and named a Super Lawyer, Meliah is more than just a nationally recognized attorney. She's a powerful spokesperson, motivational speaker, and heart attack survivor on a mission to empower others. Meliah survived…
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Recognizing Our Invisible Work With Janelle Wells, PhD and Doreen MacAulay, PhD
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If you feel like your workday never ends, you aren’t alone! This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Janelle Wells and Doreen MacAulay, partners in the consultancy WellsQuest and authors of Our (In)Visible Work: How Everyone Everywhere Experiences It Every Day. Their work focuses on the effect of the unpaid work we do both on the job and at home, a…
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2 Olympic Medalists - Gabby Thomas and Kristina Teachout - Reveal Their Affirmations
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In this episode you'll meet two medal winning athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and discover how they use affirmations - and the specific affirmations they use - to triumpth in their respective sports. You'll also learn how you can apply affirmations to achieve your goals whether those goals are in business, relationships, sports, financia…
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Students and teachers are heading back to school, but just because summer is ending doesn’t mean our fun has to end, too. This summer, Live Happy teamed up with organizational psychologist Mike Rucker, PhD, to offer the Summer of Fun email series, filled with ideas about how to bring more fun to your summer. As we head into fall and winter, host Pa…
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Leaping into the Unknown, Expat Living, Entrepreneurship with Erin Thomas | EP7
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Guess who’s joining us on the Speak Up Stand Out Change Lives podcast? My amazing friend, business partner, and communication guru, Erin Thomas. Erin is the mastermind behind Erin Thomas Communications and co-founder of the Whitter Group and the Standing Ovation Society. She’s a genius with killer messaging and branding strategies. From bestselling…
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Standing Together in Divided Times With Rob Volpe
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As we head toward the end of summer, many of us are talking about the contentious election environment. In this episode, host Paula Felps is by Rob Volpe, an empathy activist, consultant, and author of Tell Me More About That: Solving the empathy crisis one conversation at a time, who talks about how we can avoid some of the hazards that come with …
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AI, Leadership, and Enlightened Organizations with Christine Whitney Sanchez | EP6
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I am so thrilled to welcome one of the most interesting people in any room, and one of my favorite people to learn from. Welcome the incredible Christine Whitney Sanchez to the Speak Up Stand Out Change Lives podcast. Christine is a visionary leader, social architect, and change-maker with over 35 years of experience in fostering collaborative inno…
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What’s Coming Up in Season 10 With Paula Felps and Deborah K. Heisz
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As Live Happy Now wraps up its ninth season, we’re looking ahead to some exciting new things to share with our listeners. In this episode, Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz flips the script to interview host Paula Felps and find out what’s in store. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we’re going to look at Election Stress in Season 10 and…
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Creating a Success Mindset - Affirmations for Achievement
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Which is the more powerful motivation to succeed - moving away from what you don't want or moving toward what you do want? You and I will answer this question and you'll discover 7 powerful affirmations to propel achievement and longterm success. Plus, you'll discover a tip that can increase the power of your affirmations by changing two words. ---…
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How Music Shapes Your Mind With Renee Fleming
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Acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, performing in operas, concerts, theater, and films. But now, the five-time Grammy Award winner is using her voice to help improve our wellbeing. In her new book, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, Renee has curated a collection of essays f…
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Confidence, Fear, Branding and Business with Vaughn Granger | EP5
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Join me in this inspiring conversation with Vaughn Granger, a visionary entrepreneur, family man, founder, and friend. We discuss unlocking potential, navigating fear, balancing success with family life, personal brands, legacy, and the intersection of success and discipline. It was a joy to sit down with someone so committed to leveling up. Don't …
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Summer is a recess for all of us, but what if you could prioritize play all year long? This week, host Paula Felps talks with Jeff Harry, who uses a combination of positive psychology and play to foster healing and help individuals overcome their biggest challenges. Learn why we all need to embrace the power of play and how to create your personal …
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Falling Overboard, Living with Coworkers, 40 Years at Sea with Paul Rutter | EP4
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What REALLY happens if you fall off a cruise ship? Could your company survive if you had to live and work with your clients and coworkers? What if someone dies onboard? Join this week's conversation with Paul Rutter, a 40-year cruise director who lives with his customers and coworkers. We get behind-the-scenes on cruise life and what happens when y…
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Mindful Flower Arranging With Talia Boone
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We’ve all heard the advice to stop and smell the roses, but this week’s episode is a reminder to take a moment to arrange them. Talia Boone is a social entrepreneur whose work has centered around human and civil rights issues. A few years ago, she discovered flower arranging as a form of meditation and self-care, and in the height of the pandemic s…
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Positive Affirmation Method To Boost Confidence of Your Children, Grandchildren, and Yourself
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In this episode you discover how to help your children, your grandchildren, and yourself enjoy enhanced self-confidence and self-worth using positive affirmations as part of the Second Step academic program. Resources for this episode: "Words have power: Use positive affirmations to boost your child’s confidence" by Allison Palmer; published in "Th…
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What Wolves Can Teach Us With Cynthia Heisch
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For years, wolves have been revered as spirit animals and in many spiritual traditions, they’re believed to help people connect with their instincts and inner wisdom. At the Sedona Wolf Sanctuary in Arizona, rescued wolves on sacred land create a healing experience for those who have experienced trauma or who are looking for a renewing spiritual ex…
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Billion dollar fundraising, Sobriety, Changing the World with Bob Carter | EP3
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Count this as the first podcast interview I tear up in. Bob Carter is a billion-dollar fundraiser, speaker, author, and the expert behind some of the most influential movements in the world. He shares his journey on how he got into the world of mega fundraising, his journey in sobriety, parenting and legacy, and the work he did with Holocaust survi…
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How to Stress Wisely with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
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If you’re feeling more stressed than usual these days, you aren’t alone. But this week, host Paula Felps is joined by author, psychology instructor, and resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe to find out why that is and what you can do about it. Dr. Robyne’s latest book, Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World, looks at why the stress o…
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