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. 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, ...
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He knows money. She studies happiness. Together, experts Brian Ford and Bright Dickson discuss ways to grow your financial confidence and live happier. Tune in to each episode as they explore the connection between your finances and well-being, offering practical advice and inspiration for rethinking your relationship to money. Bright Dickson, Happiness expert. Bright Dickson is a teacher and student of positive psychology with experience in resiliency, leadership, and group dynamics. On the ...
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The Healing Power of Petting Your Dog With Paula Felps
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March 23 is National Puppy Day, which makes it a great time to talk about how and why we celebrate puppies. But before talking about how and why we celebrate that event, host Brittany Derrenbacher sits down with Paula Felps to dive into some new research on petting your dogs that just might change the way you leave the house. Then, Brittany explain…
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Mastering Your Mindset in Challenging Times with Michael Pilarczyk
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In tumultuous times, mindset matters more than ever. So this week, host Paula Felps sits down with Michael Pilarczyk, bestselling author of the book Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life and founder of the Meditation Moments app. Michael shares how we can create a happier life — even in the most challenging times — by changing our mindset. In…
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Why money conversations don’t happen at the dinner table
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In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts discuss why we don’t talk about money, what makes the topic taboo, and why we need to change the narrative for our financial and mental well-being. Bright and Brian also discuss: • Why financial literacy is important • How sharing ideas about money can be empowering • Tips for le…
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The Power of Social Connections With Dr. Felix Cheung
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The release of the World Happiness Report each year offers insight into our global well-being. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. Felix Cheung, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and a faculty fellow at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society. He’s also the Canada Research Chair in Population Well-being …
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Become a Connected Couple With Dr. Gloria Lee
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Some of our most vital connections are those we make with our romantic partners, but they can also be our most challenging. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Greg Kettner, relationship expert Dr Gloria Lee, a professor of counselling psychology and clinical director at Brentwood Counselling Centre in Vancouver, Canada, and author of the best…
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Overcoming Loneliness at Work With Greg Kettner
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As we continue exploring the importance of connections, we can’t ignore the growing problem of loneliness in the workplace. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Greg Kettner, a speaker and workplace happiness expert who founded the Work Happy movement. Greg has studied how loneliness at work affects us all, and in this episode, he shares what h…
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Connecting our Communities With Dr. Nichole Argo
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As part of Happiness Month, we’re exploring the theme of Connections, so this week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dr. Nichole Argo, founder and executive director of the TogetherUp Institute, which has launched a national movement of Americans who want to connect and collaborate across our differences. Nichole also co-hosts the Reimagining Us podca…
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Don’t keep up with the Joneses: How to reclaim your financial and emotional well-being
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In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts look at how social comparison can be a motivator to create positive strides in our finances and daily lives. The discussion also includes: • Why we engage in social comparisons • How entertainment and celebrity culture can skew our reality • Why we may need a digital detox • Tips…
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The Power of Connection With Deborah K. Heisz and Karen Guggenheim
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This week, as we move toward our Happiness Month, we’re bringing you what you might call a happiness double header. In this episode, host Paula Felps is joined by two influencers of the global happiness movement: Deborah Heisz, co-founder of Live Happy, and Karen Guggenheim, founder of the World Happiness Summit (WOHASU). Tune in to find out how co…
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The Secret Lives of Service Dogs With Shannon Walker
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We’ve all seen service dogs in action, but most of us don’t know just what heroes they are. Today’s guest is here to tell us all about the secret lives of service dogs. Shannon Walker is the CEO & Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit providing service dogs to combat veterans with PTSD. Inspired by her father, who was a veteran, she also…
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Kick the People-Pleasing Habit With Amy Wilson
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From childhood, we’re taught that helping others is the right thing to do. But what happens when it goes too far? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with author and podcast host Amy Wilson to talk about her entertaining new book, Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser, to learn more about what turns us into people pleasers, when to know i…
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Why Friendships Matter — for Life With Dr. Kimberly Horn
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This is a time of year when we celebrate love, but we sometimes take for granted the special love that our friendships offer. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with professor and research psychologist Dr. Kimberly Horn to learn more about just how important friendships are for our health and happiness — and what we can do to make them stronger …
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Maintaining Mental Health During the Winter Months With Dr. Michele
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The cold, gray days of winter can have a direct effect on our mental health, so this week, host Paula Felps sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Michele Leno to learn more about how we can make the next few weeks a little brighter — regardless of what’s going on outside our window. Michele offers insight into how seasonal changes affect our bra…
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How to start good habits and stop bad ones
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In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, Sarah Hays Coomer, a National Board-certified health coach, Forbes health columnist, and author, shares an approach to behavioral changes that can lead to positive results. Sarah and our hosts also discuss: The difference between a feeling and a habit A technique to interrupt a behavior yo…
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Rewire Your Brain for Health and Happiness With Tom Rosshirt
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It's a common belief that achieving our goals and reaching success equates to peace and happiness. But what happens when it doesn’t? This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Tom Rosshirt, a former Capitol Hill press secretary and White House speechwriter who reached the pinnacle of his career only to find himself battling anxiety, depression, and i…
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As we grapple with the challenges of living in a polarized society, psychologist Kurt Gray returns to talk about how we can find common ground. In the second part of this two-part episode, Kurt, author of the new book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, guides us through the steps to foster more civil …
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Overcoming Outrage in a Polarized World With Kurt Gray
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We have entered a time of unprecedented polarization that’s creating division among friends, family members, and co-workers. Understanding what’s driving our outrage is the first step in discovering what we can do about it, and in this first of two episodes, host Paula Felps sits down with Kurt Gray, author of the new book, Outrage: Why We Fight Ab…
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Ignite Your Creative Power with Rochelle Seltzer
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This is the perfect time to think about what we’d like to accomplish in the new year, and starting a creativity practice is one way to discover new strengths and reach new goals. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Rochelle Seltzer, a leadership coach, speaker, and author of Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life. She explains why creativ…
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The Importance of Reflection with Deborah K. Heisz
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As we wrap up 2024 and head into the new year, many of us start thinking about what we’d like to accomplish in 2025. But it’s important to pause for a moment and look at what we’ve done over the past 12 months. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz to talk about the power of reflection. Find out why ta…
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SNAP Out of Holiday Stress with Julie Potiker
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It may be called the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, it’s the most stressful. Nine out of 10 Americans report feeling stressed out right now, so this week host Paula Felps talks with author and mindfulness expert Julie Potiker about how her SNAP mindfulness method can help lower your stress level throughout the holiday season …
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Keeping the Peace at Family Holiday Gatherings with Dr. Andrea Goeglein
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With holiday gatherings just around the corner, many of us are experiencing a familiar feeling of anxiety. Annual gatherings can often unearth familiar arguments, so this week, host Paula Felps talks with author and success coach Dr. Andrea Goeglein to learn how to navigate those gatherings with less stress and greater success. In this episode, you…
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Follow Your Breath to Find Your Purpose with Francesca Sipma
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As we move toward the new year, it’s common to think about what we’d like to see unfold in the coming months. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Francesca Sipma, an international speaker, trainer, and author who created a process called hypnobreathwork to help people connect with their state of flow and discover their purpose. In her powerful n…
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Rebalance your portfolio and your priorities
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In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts discuss the benefits of rebalancing your financial portfolio and your priorities. They also talk about: • Why portfolio diversification is important • How to use a Life Wheel tool to help identify priorities in your life • Why rebalancing can lead to greater peace of mind and wel…
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Navigating Estrangement During the Holiday Season with Gina Moffa
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During this time of year, there’s a lot of talk about gathering with loved ones, but what does that mean for those who are estranged from their families? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Gina Moffa, a licensed clinical social worker and author of Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss. Gina, who specializes i…
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Intentional Holiday Spending for Greater Joy with Bright Dickson
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The holiday shopping season is here, and for many people, that creates stress and anxiety. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Bright Dickson, co-host of the Money and Mindset with Bright and Brian podcast, to talk about how we can change our approach to holiday spending for less stress and more joy. In this episode, you’ll learn: Some of th…
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Finding Strength in Your Struggles with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and Deborah Heisz
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Resiliency plays a crucial role in how we recover from setbacks, solve problems, and navigate our personal and professional relationships. This week, we’re sharing an episode of our sister podcast, Built to Win, from the leadership team at Neora. Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz, who also is co-CEO at Neora, sits down with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe — an …
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Coping with Election Outcomes With Dr. Lauren Cook
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By now, most people have a good idea of what outcomes they want from this year’s presidential election. But what happens if it doesn’t turn out as you had hoped? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Lauren Cook, who created Live Happy’s Overcoming Election Stress email series. She’s here to offer tips on self-care this election day and ho…
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