Live Happy Now Season 8

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode’s guest has found a unique way to help clients process such difficult emotions and grief, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and mental health advocate who began using movement — particularly the circus arts — to manage loss and grief in her own life. She soon discovered what an effective outlet it provided for releasing trapped emotions and began offering workshops to help others learn these same techniques. In this episode, you'll learn: How movement improves your mental health. How loss in her own life led Sherry to discover the circus arts. Why it’s important to make mental health a priority. Links and Resources Instagram: @sherrywalling Twitter: @sherrywalling Websites: https://zenfounder.com https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com/ https://www.sherrywalling.com https://www.drshefali.com/ Enjoy a free chapter from Sherry’s book: https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com/free-chapter Watch Sherry’s TEDx Talk, Why a grieving psychologist joined the circus Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 In just a few days we’ll celebrate Mother’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk to Dr. Shefali, a New York Times best-selling author and an expert in family dynamics. She has developed a highly acclaimed approach to parenting that she calls conscious parenting, and in this episode, she explains why much of what we think about parenting is wrong and how we all can become more conscious — not just as parents but in all our relationships. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it’s so important for parents to recognize their patterns. How addressing childhood wounds helps make us better parents. Why it’s never too late to become a more conscious parent. Links and Resources Website: https://www.drshefali.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali  YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali Buy 2 copies of the book, The Parenting Map and get free recordings of the Parenting Mastery 2023 Summit + Parent Reboot Workshop: https://summit.drshefali.com/ Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Our digital lifestyles often don’t seem to support our well-being, and that’s a great reason to observe Digital Wellness Day on May 5. This week’s guest, best-selling author and speaker Amy Blankson, offers tips on how to become more present in an increasingly distracted world — whether we’re at work, home, or school. As CEO and Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, Amy has made it her mission to cultivate happiness and well-being in the digital era. She’s here to share tips about how to create boundaries and find balance in our digital lives. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to practice digital wellness (and how to do it). Why it’s important to create boundaries with digital tools. How to observe Digital Wellness Day on May 5. Links and Resources Facebook: @digitalwellnessinstitute Twitter: @dwinstit Instagram: @digitalwellnessinstitute YouTube: @digitalwellnessinstitute Website: https://www.digitalwellnessinstitute.com/ Watch Amy’s Ted Talk: https://tinyurl.com/vyafjzf Learn about Amy’s books: http://amyblankson.com/books/ Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

When the World Happiness Report was released on March 20, Finland was named the World’s Happiest Country for the sixth year in a row. This week, Heli Mende of Visit Finland joins host Paula Felps to talk about why the country has earned that designation so frequently and explain how it inspired the country to offer a Masterclass of Happiness that will be held in June. Heli talks about happiness, Finland-style, how they developed the masterclass, and shares some of the things we all can do to enjoy that same kind of well-being no matter what country we’re in. In this episode, you'll learn: How being named the World’s Happiest Country has affected Finland. The value of connecting with nature and how that influences Finland’s happiness. The surprising role that saunas play in the country’s overall well-being. Links and Resources Facebook: @visitfinland Instagram: @ourfinland Read about the Happiest Countries in the World Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 As children every new discovery filled us with wonder and awe. But somewhere along the way, most of us lost that — and this week’s guest is helping people rediscover it. Monica Parker is a renowned speaker and writer who has spent the past decade helping people discover their meaning and purpose at work. Her new book, The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead, explains why we lose our sense of wonder and how we can reclaim it. In this episode, you'll learn: The power of slow thought and how to develop it. What a wonderbringer is and how to find them in our lives. Practices to build more wonder in your daily life. Links and Resources Instagram: @monicacparker Twitter: @monicacparker LinkedIn: monicaparker Website: https://www.monica-parker.com/ Download a free preview of The Power of Wonder. Take Monica’s quiz to find out how Wonderprone you are. Download a free Wonder Walk poster. Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Every day we’re surrounded by sights, sounds, and smells — but we often take them for granted. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, to talk about how tuning into our five senses can make us happier and healthier. Her new book, Life in Five Senses: How exploring the senses got me out of my head and into the world, takes a deep dive into what each of our senses has to teach us and explains how we can explore them to improve our well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: How dialing into our senses can reduce anxiety, boost productivity, and spark creativity. The connection between our senses and memories. Using our senses to stay grounded and live in the present moment. Links and Resources Facebook: @GretchenRubin Twitter: @gretchenrubin Instagram: @gretchenrubin LinkedIn: @gretchenrubin Explore Gretchen’s other books. Discover your most neglected sense with this quiz. Win a FREE copy of Life in Five Senses! Just follow @livehappy on social media to find out how! Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 We know that getting out in nature is good for us, but this week’s guest understands it better than most. Mya-Rose Craig is a 20-year-old bird watcher, environmentalist and diversity activist who was raised in a home that revered nature. At the age of 14, she formed the Black2Nature organization to encourage other teenagers of color to engage with nature. Bristol University awarded her an honorary doctorate for her pioneering work in this area and now her memoir, Birdgirl: Looking to the Skies in Search of a Better Future, looks at the power of nature and birds, and the important role they have played in dealing with her mother’s mental illness. In this episode, you'll learn: What nature has taught Mya-Rose about wellbeing and why she’s so passionate about it. Why access to nature is so important for mental health. How her family has used birdwatching to cope with mental health challenges. Links and Resources Facebook: @myarosebirdgirlcraig Instagram: @birdgirluk Twitter: @birdgirluk Website: https://www.birdgirluk.com/ Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Every year on March 20 — the International Day of Happiness — the Sustainable Development Solutions Network releases its World Happiness Report. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Live Happy co-founder and CEO Deborah Heisz to talk about how we’re faring when it comes to happiness, what we learned from this year’s report and why it appears that our happiness is improving. In this episode, you'll learn: What kind of “happiness” the report is talking about and how we gauge it. Why the U.S. is improving in happiness and what is holding us back. How the past few years have encouraged us to become more altruistic. Links and Resources Facebook: @livehappy Instagram: @mylivehappy Twitter: @livehappy Read about this year’s Happiest Countries: Finland Remains the Happiest Place on Earth | Live Happy Why doing good feels so good: Doing Good Feels Good For All | Live Happy Visit this episode’s sponsor, Mau Pets, at maupets.com and use the discount code LIVEHAPPYNOW to receive a 5% discount. Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

We know that pets and happiness go hand-in-hand (or maybe hand-in-paw), but did you know that your pet could also improve your brain health as you age? This week, Brittany Derrenbacher, a therapist and founder of The Healing Collective KY in Louisville, explains how pets can change how we age and help keep our brains and bodies healthy throughout our lifetime. In this episode, you'll learn: The different ways that pets help keep us mentally sharp. What the latest research says about pet ownership and aging. How we can use our pets to create happiness for the older people in our lives. Links and Resources Facebook: @healingcollectiveky Instagram: @healingcollectiveky Website: https://www.thehealingcollectiveky.com/ Follow along with this episode's transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places:           

 Burnout is a common problem for women today, but it’s also something that isn’t openly discussed. This week’s guest, Dr. Mary Sanders, is on a mission to empower women over 40 to bounce back physically, emotionally and energetically from the stresses of balancing work and life. She’s here to talk about what burnout is, why it’s so prevalent today and how an integrative approach can help you overcome it. In this episode, you'll learn: Some of the warning signs that you’re experiencing burnout. Why burnout is so common among women right now. How practices like meditation and mindfulness help ease the symptoms of burnout. Links and Resources Facebook: @dr.maryesanders Instagram: @dr.maryesanders LinkedIn: @drmaryesanders Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/ Download a Free Boost Your Energy Guide Explore Dr. Mary’s Bounce Back from Burnout program Listen to Dr. Mary’s Energy Medicine Podcast Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here. Don't miss an episode! Live Happy Now is available at the following places: