Podcast · 64 episodes
Live Happy Now, page 3
by Live Happy LLC · English
Bringing you scientifically proven tips and ideas to live a happier and more meaningful life through interviews with authors, positive psychology experts, and well-being thought leaders. Join host Paula Felps as she talks to best-selling authors and happiness gurus who share their knowledge on topics such as wellness, gratitude, well-being and mindfulness. You’ll hear from experts such as Mel Robbins, Gretchen Rubin, Tal Ben-Shahar, Jodi Wellman, Kristin Neff, Rick Hanson, and many more.
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The Science of Spooky Happiness With Michelle Palmer Jones and Paula FelpsWhy Halloween boosts mood and how to channel that “spooky happiness” into October kindness via Live Happy’s Halloween Happy Acts campaign.21 Oct 2025 · 19 min · 9 chapters
From Stress to Stillness With Dr. Seth J. GillihanDr. Seth J. Gillihan discusses his CBT-based book Your Daily Reset (366 Practical Exercises) and how brief daily practices help people manage anxiety and stress, “reset” negative thought spirals, and…14 Oct 2025 · 25 min · 9 chapters
Creating True Connectability With Anna RunkleThe episode explores “connectability,” Anna Runkle’s concept for how trauma-related disconnection feels and how to rebuild real, mutual friendships.7 Oct 2025 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Busting Mental Health Myths With Joe NucciPsychotherapist Joe Nucci discusses his book Psychobabble, which challenges about 40 mental health myths spread through social media.30 Sep 2025 · 28 min · 8 chapters
The ABC’s of Happiness With Klaudia MituraKlaudia Mitura explains how to “practice happiness” using science-based experiments organized as an A-to-Z “Alphabet of Happiness,” plus quick tools for real life (including cold showers) and common…23 Sep 2025 · 23 min · 12 chapters
Releasing Trauma for Optimal Health With Dr. Aimie ApigianDr. Aimie Apigian explains “the biology of trauma,” arguing trauma is stored in the nervous system as automatic responses (not just in the mind), driving patterns across relationships, careers, and…16 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 13 chapters
Fall Into Fun with Live HappyHow to carry “Summer of Fun” into fall using small, scheduled fun habits—especially for time-poor working moms—so leisure restores energy and improves relationships.9 Sep 2025 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Transforming Grief into Growth With John TsilimparisTransforming grief and adversity into emotional resilience by dignifying pain, finding beauty/purpose, and using structured practices rather than avoidance.2 Sep 2025 · 27 min · 8 chapters
Happy Activist Gabri Blankson: Exploring Teens’ Mental Health Through FilmTeen mental health during COVID isolation, explored through film and a downloadable viewer guide.26 Aug 2025 · 22 min · 12 chapters
Turn Stress Into Your Springboard to Success with Dr. Rebecca HeissDr. Rebecca Heiss argues that trying to eliminate stress is counterproductive; instead, reinterpret stress as usable energy and “fear less” to springboard into action.19 Aug 2025 · 24 min · 9 chapters
How Mental Clutter is Hurting Your Heart with Dr. Alan RozanskiMental clutter/“mental vitality” and how chronic, unfocused, stressful thinking can worsen heart health and overall wellbeing; reframing health as thriving, not just absence of disease.12 Aug 2025 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Harnessing the Power of Hope With Dr. Robyne Hanley-DafoeHope as a resilience “through line” that supports physical and emotional wellbeing; how to cultivate hope in dark times through mindset distinctions (hope vs optimism), nervous-system regulation, and…5 Aug 2025 · 29 min · 11 chapters
The Power of Summer Vacations With Deborah K. HeiszThe science and psychology of summer vacations as essential for mental/physical health; how to get benefits via staycations, unplugging, and post-vacation “reset” routines.29 Jul 2025 · 27 min · 12 chapters
The Science & Spirituality of Silliness With Tom RosshirtThe science and spirituality of silliness—using playful, “childlike” behavior to step outside a fear-based self-image, reduce stress, boost mood, and access grace/love, especially when life feels…22 Jul 2025 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Boost Your Summer Joy with a Digital Detox with Amy BlanksonSummer digital detox—how to step away from phones/social media to restore balance, reduce stress, improve focus and relationships, and create more joyful time.15 Jul 2025 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Explore the Superpowers of Music Festivals With Scott CrabtreeHow music festivals boost brain chemistry, mood, belonging, and stress relief; why dancing/movement helps; and how festivals support both hedonic (pleasure) and eudaimonic (meaning) happiness.8 Jul 2025 · 28 min · 15 chapters