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The Healthy Workplace with Leigh Stringer

Leigh Stringer is Senior Workplace Expert for EYP Architecture & Engineering and is researching employee health and productivity in conjunction with the Harvard School of Public Health, the Center for Active Design, and other leading organizations. What you'll learn in this podcast: Healthy habits to adopt at work How to avoid making unhealthy choices at work The connection between the built environment and well-being Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Leigh on her website Purchase The Healthy Workplace

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The Future of Happiness with Amy Blankson

Amy Blankson has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology and is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents (President George H. W. Bush and President Bill Clinton) for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. Her new bookThe Future of Happinesslooks at technology’s role in our happiness. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why technology is so influential to our happiness The three burning questions of the digital era Strategies for balancing productivity with well-being Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Amy atAmyBlankson.com PurchaseThe Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being

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Inspiring Children Through Music with Laurie Berkner

Laurie Berkner is a best-selling, award-winning children’s recording artists and widely recognized as the uncrowned queen of children’s music. Laurie’s albums have been best-sellers on a chart typically dominated by movie soundtracks and major label compilations. Laurie has written the music and lyrics for two Off-Broadway children's musicals produced by New York City Children’s Theater: Wanda's Monster (2013) and The Amazing Adventures of Harvey and the Princess (2014). What you'll learn in this podcast: What children can teach us about music How music can help children learn and grow How to get rid of self-criticism and let go Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit Laurie's YouTube channel Follow Laurie on Twitter and Facebook Purchase Laurie's book We Are the Dinosaurs and album Superhero

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The Power of Disciplined Creativity with Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl is an artist, author, and entrepreneur. He is internationally recognized as a thought provoking graffiti artist and one of the most sought-after speakers on the corporate lecture circuit to audiences as diverse as companies like Disney, Microsoft, Toyota, government institutions, and university students. Erik has recently released his new bookThe Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to harness creativity and discipline The relationship between structure and freedom How to activate creativity amidst uncertainty and frustration #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes Links and resources mentioned in this episode: PurchaseThe Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity Watch Erik create a masterpiece in just 2 minutes:

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Eyes Wide Open with Isaac Lidsky

IsaacLidskyis a CEO, corporate speaker, author and entrepreneur, now leading Florida’s largest residential shell contractorODCConstruction. A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School, Isaac is the only blind person to serve as aLaw Clerkfor theU.S. Supreme Court.His debut bookEyes Wide Openwas cited byThe Washington Postamong 10 key leadership books in 2017. As a child actor, he played “Weasel” onNBC’sSaved By The Bell: The New Classand appeared in 100+ commercials. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to think differently about true vision and ways to approach life goals Why entrepreneurship is the answer for many of us to “Live Happy”but not everyone What you need to know to shatter misconceptions that may exist about you Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy ofEyes Wide Open Download afree excerpt ofEyes Wide Open Watch Isaac'sTED talk Follow Isaac onTwitterandFacebook

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The Happiest Time of Year – New Issue Preview

In this episode of theLive Happy Nowpodcast we explore the new issue ofLive Happymagazine with Live Happy Science Editor Paula Felps. Listen in as we preview a few of the articles in this issue. What you'll hear in this podcast: Queen Latifah shares her secrets to success and lasting joy Sam Worthington explores his own evolution both on and off the screen How to use humor to build confidence and charisma 33 ideas to make your home a place of positivity Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a subscriptiontoLive Happymagazine DownloadLive Happymagazine oniTunesorGoogle Play

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Bringing Laughter Back with Yakov Smirnoff

Yakov Smirnoff is a Soviet-born American comedian, actor and writer. After emigrating to the United States in 1977, Yakov began performing as a stand-up comic. He reached his biggest success in the mid-to-late 1980s, appearing in several films and the television sitcom vehicleWhat a Country!. He has received a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology at UPenn and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Pepperdine University in Psychology. What you'll learn in this podcast: Why laughter really is the best medicine Warning signs your relationship may be in trouble Why laughter is essential to the well-being of a relationship Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Yakov and see his tour scheduleatYakov.com

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How to Declutter with Digital Spring Cleaning with Amy Blankson

Amy Blankson has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology and is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents (President George H. W. Bush and President Bill Clinton) for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. In this episode of Live Happy Now she expands on her article Get a Grip on Your Gadgets in the February 2017 issue of Live Happy magazine. What you'll learn in this podcast: Tips on a healthy and happy digital cleanse The steps to de-clutter your tech devices How organization contributes to your overall happiness Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Amy at AmyBlankson.com Recycle your electronics at e-stewards.org or BestBuy.com

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A Dog’s Purpose with Bruce Cameron

Bruce Cameron began his writing career as a humor columnist for the Denver Rocky Mountain News. Sadly, the Rocky went out of business, but he says that was not his fault. He is a Benchley award winner for humor and was the 2011 NSNC Newspaper Columnist of the Year. His novel A Dog’s Purpose spent 52 weeks on the NY Times best-seller list and DreamWorks has developed it into a film currently playing at theaters across the country. What you'll learn in this podcast: The amazing story of how A Dog's Purpose became such a huge hit The true message of the book and of our dogs What prompted the writing of A Dog's Purpose Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of A Dog's Purpose and visit the website Learn more about bringing A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey to your school

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Mindfulness is Pure Awareness with Jon Kabat-Zinn

Listen to Part 1: Listen to Part 2: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is internationally known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He is Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he founded its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic (in 1979), and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (in 1995). What you'll learn in this podcast: How to live life with intent The minimum amount you should spend being mindful or meditating How to create a love affair with your own life Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about mindfulness meditation practices Download a free sketch note! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */

The Healthy Workplace with Leigh Stringer

The Future of Happiness with Amy Blankson

Inspiring Children Through Music with Laurie Berkner

The Power of Disciplined Creativity with Erik Wahl

Eyes Wide Open with Isaac Lidsky

The Happiest Time of Year – New Issue Preview

Bringing Laughter Back with Yakov Smirnoff

How to Declutter with Digital Spring Cleaning with Amy Blankson

A Dog’s Purpose with Bruce Cameron

Mindfulness is Pure Awareness with Jon Kabat-Zinn

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