Live Happy Now

Choosing Your Word for the New Year with Matt Derrenbacher

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While many people are thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions, others are taking a different approach to the new year and setting an intention. ...

Journaling as a Therapy Practice With Lori Gottlieb

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With her bestselling book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, psychotherapist, author and podcast host Lori Gottlieb taught us more about how therapy c...

Why Holiday Music Makes Us Happy With Steve Keller

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The sounds of the season are all around us, but have you thought about why holiday music makes us happy? This week, Paula Felps sits down with sonic s...

Managing Loss During the Holiday Season with Julia A. Nicholson

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grief and loss are something all of us experience throughout our lives, but they can be more difficult to manage during the holidays. This week’s gu...

Exploring the Emotion Wonderland With Nadine Levitt

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating difficult emotions are challenging for all of us, but that’s especially true for children. This week’s guest, Nadine Levitt, has turned...

Women Supporting Women With Caroline Miller

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

December 1 marks Women Supporting Women Day, and this week, author, speaker and coach Caroline Miller is here to talk about why it’s so important fo...

Setting Your Intention for Holiday Shopping with Tracy McCubbin

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the holiday season begins, getting caught up in the frenzy of buying gifts is easy. But this year, decluttering expert Tracy McCubbin is asking us ...

Discover Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland with Claude Brooks

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear Snoop Dogg’s name, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t social emotional learning. But with his latest venture, Doggyla...

Setting Boundaries for the Holidays With Melissa Urban

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays, and for many of us, that can be a challenging time for many. This week’s guest, Melissa Urban, tel...

Why Sports Fans Have More Friends With Ben Valenta and David Sikorjak

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can being a sports fan make you happier? Research says yes, and this week, David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta, authors of the new book, Fans Have More Fri...

Becoming a Happy Leader With Tia Graham

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone feels that work and happiness go hand in hand. But in this episode, Tia Graham — a certified Chief Happiness Officer, founder of the co...

Understanding Your Emotional DNA With Judy Wilkins Smith

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever wonder why you think or feel the way you do for seemingly no reason, you’re not alone. And this week’s guest is going to explain how—...

Make Space for Happiness With Tracy McCubbin

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like most people, you probably have a little bit of extra “stuff” lying around the house. But listening to this episode might just cha...

Using Music to Battle Breast Cancer With Cathy & Marcy

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that made it the perfect time to sit down with Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, best known as the Grammy-win...

Making Time for Kindness With Dr. Michelle Robin

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World Kindness Day is just a month away, but there’s no reason not to start observing it now. This week’s guest is Dr. Michelle Robin, founder of ...

Discover Live Happy’s Halloween Happy Acts

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

October is one of our favorite months at Live Happy, and this week, you’ll find out how to make this a truly Happy Halloween. Host Paula Felps is jo...

Discovering Your Fall Yoga Practice With Kassandra Reinhardt

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is a time for turning inward, and this week’s guest, Kassandra Reinhardt, is here to help us learn how to connect with ourselves through yoga. ...

Celebrating World Gratitude Day With Louie Schwartzberg

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Paula Felps sits down with renowned cinematographer, director and producer Louie Schwartzberg. Louie is best known for the stunning im...

Sound It Out With Dr. Regina Miranda

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The right song lyrics can express exactly what you’re feeling, and they can even help kids open up about what’s happening in their lives. With the...

Easing Separation Anxiety in Pets With Brittany Derrenbacher

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we all settle into our post-summer routine, certain family members can sometimes get overlooked. This week, therapist Brittany Derrenbacher is back...

Managing End of Summer Anxiety With Eli Weinstein

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve hit the end of summer and for many people, that means dealing with end of summer anxiety. And it’s not just for kids! This week’s guest, E...

Learn How to Ditch the Devices With Florence Ann Romano

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we go back to school, it means kids are spending even more time on their screens. So what’s a parent to do? This week’s guest will tell you! Ch...

Escaping the Comparison Trap With Dr. Ronald Siegel

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we admit it or not, most of us spend a lot of time comparing ourselves to others. But what if our true superpower is learning just to be ourse...

Music as Medicine With Steve Keller

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music has such a powerful healing ability that some researchers are even looking at “sonic pharmacology” — using music as a tool to improve pati...

Taking Gratitude Back to School With Ash Manuel

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As kids (and teachers) head back to school, what if they started focusing on subjects like gratitude, kindness and empathy? This week’s guest, Ash M...

Live Happy Now Celebrates a Milestone

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special week at Live Happy Now because we’ve reached an important milestone — and we truly could not have done it without you. This week...

Healing the Bullied Brain with Jennifer Fraser

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bullying is a huge issue for kids today, and as we go back to school, many children are dreading having to face that challenge every day. This week’...

Learning to be a Kind Traveler With Jessica Blotter

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the world opens up to traveling again, can you make your travel experiences more meaningful? This week’s guest will show you how! Jessica Blotter...

Using Music to Understand Emotions with Nadine Levitt

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music education typically focuses on teaching students who want to be musicians or music teachers, but this week’s guest sees it as a vehicle for te...

How Humor Can Save the World With Shepherd Siegel

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laughter and humor feel good, but have you thought about how much good it can do? This week’s guest, Dr. Shepherd Siegel, is a musician turned educa...

Embracing the Power of Nature With Laura Allen and Courtney Crim

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s summertime, and that makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But this is about more than working on a killer tan; this wee...

Your Happiest Summer Yet With Maureen Healy

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is all about fun and happiness, so this week, we’re looking at how to make this your family’s happiest summer yet.  On this week’s episo...

Building Better Relationships With Eric Barker

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all want and need relationships — but you might be surprised to find out how little we actually know about them! This week, bestselling author Er...

When Sensitivity Becomes Your Superpower With Katie Abey

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re one of those sensitive people out there, congratulations – you’re about to learn what an incredible superpower it is. This week’s gu...

Singing Through the Pandemic With The Marsh Family

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music is a great tool for bringing people together, and during the days of lockdown, the Marsh Family from the UK began sharing song parodies to expre...

Celebrating the Unity of Pride Month With Wes Schmitz

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June is Pride month, which makes it the perfect time to revisit the theme of unity. This week’s guest, Wes Schmitz, is co-host of the popular Two Bo...

Making the Most of Your Downstate With Dr. Sara Mednick

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this always-on world, it can be a challenge to find downtime. But cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sara Mednick, author of the new book, The Hidden Pow...

Reclaiming Your Mental Health With Wil Wheaton

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wil Wheaton burst into the spotlight in 1986 in the iconic coming of age movie Stand By Me. He went on to play many more roles throughout his teen and...

The Art of Mental Health with Danny Casale

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can a doodle improve your mental health? If it’s drawn by Danny Casale, it just might! Under the moniker of Coolman Coffeedan, Danny is using his ar...

Using Music to Boost Your Mental Health With Jennifer Buchanan

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music is one of the most powerful — and accessible — tools we have for improving our mental health.  On this episode of On a Positive Note, host ...

Making Friends With Your Anxiety with Liza Kindred

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental disorders today, and it affects more than 40 million people. Today’s guest, Liza Kindred is a li...

Calming the Chaos Within With Mattie Cummins

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and throughout the month we’re taking on some of the tough topics around mental health. This week’s guest is...

Mental Health Awareness with the Live Happy Crew

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at Live Happy, we realize that happiness and good mental health go hand in hand. So we’ve brought the...

Upping Your Health Game with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to live longer, healthier lives — and if we can get younger while doing it, well then, all the better! In this episode, Dr. Kara Fitzger...

Awakening Our Inner Dreamer with Sylvia

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every one of us has a dreamer inside, but as we grow up, we often forget to listen to them. On this inaugural episode of On a Positive Note, host Paul...

How You and Your Kids Can Save the Planet With Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22, so this week we’re asking not what our planet can do for us — but what we can do for our planet. On this episo...

The Power of Finding Your Purpose With Sharon Gless

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A sense of humor – and a sense of purpose – are key ingredients for living a happy life. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Emmy Award-winning...

Take the Happiness Habits Challenge With Jackson Kerchis

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to practice happiness, but the key is to find what works for you – and make a habit out of it. This week, Jackson Kerchis sits d...

How to Work Happy With Greg Kettner

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

April is National Humor Month, which is the perfect time to talk about how to bring more laughter into your life. This week, host Paula Felps sits dow...

Bridging Our Divides With Rev. Jennifer Bailey

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the month of March we’ve been taking on the issue of unity. Today, host Paula Felps is joined by Reverend Jennifer Bailey, who, in additi...

Restoring Civility With Peter Montoya

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue celebrating March as the month of happiness, we’re using this time to focus on the theme of unity. This week, thought leader and auth...

How Social Media Influences Your Happiness with Jessie Kanzer

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the month of March, we’re celebrating the International Day of Happiness and a whole month of Happy Acts. And, as part of this year’s c...

Introducing Happiness Month with the Live Happy Crew

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, Live Happy celebrates the month of March in a big way! As we prepare to celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20, our team...

Embracing the Power of the Sisterhood With Carin Rockind

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Live Happy is proud to be the media sponsor for The Women’s Day Event, an all-day...

Celebrating Your Pets With Brittany Derrenbacher

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a special day in February for us to celebrate love — and it isn’t Valentine’s Day. In honor of National Love Your Pet Day on February ...

Practicing Kindness With Brooke Jones

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kindness is more important than ever these days, but it can also seem hard to find. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Brooke Jones, vice pres...

Finding Peace in Chaotic Times With Udo Erasmus

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The chaos of the world around us is causing an uptick in anxiety, depression and an overall sense of dis-ease. This week, host Paula Felps sits down w...

Discover Your Authentic Power With Ashley Bernardi

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are feeling fatigued and a little bit powerless over the past couple of years. But this week, host Paula Felps talks with Ashley Bernardi, ...

Overcoming Toxic Positivity With Whitney Goodman

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Positivity is a great thing—unless it becomes toxic. And this week, host Paula Felps sits down with psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, author of the n...

The ‘FUN’damentals of Connecting With Scott Novis

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to lead a healthier life this year, it’s important to make sure you’re getting your recommended daily allowance of fun. And th...

Coaching Your Brain for Happiness With Joseph O’Connor

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the start of a brand-new year, and many of us use this time to set new goals. This week’s guest tells us how we can use neuroscience to coach...

Embracing Radical Self-Care With Shelly Tygielski

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making the world a better place and helping those around us begins with change from within. And this week’s guest, Shelly Tygielski, gives us the bl...

Creating a Pandemic of Love with Shelly Tygielski

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the pandemic began last year, traditional ways of volunteering and helping others disappeared. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Shelly ...

Harnessing the Power of Your Breath With Josh Trent

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breathing is something we do every day, but have you thought about the way your breath is affecting your health? This week, host Paula Felps is joined...

Overcoming Social Anxiety in a Post-Pandemic World With Rachel DeAlto

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for celebrating the holidays, and for many people, that means walking through the minefield of social gatherings. But this week’s guest ...

Managing Grief During the Holidays With Gina Moffa

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the holiday season now officially in full swing, there are a lot of emotions swirling around. And one that often isn’t discussed during this ti...

Practicing Gratitude for Your Health With Greg Hammer, M.D.

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re celebrating Thanksgiving, and of course, that makes it a fantastic time to talk about one of our favorite subjects here at Live Happ...

Creating a Healthier Home for the Holidays With Tonya Harris

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is upon us, and we want to help you have a healthier, happier season! This week, Tonya Harris — a  board-certified holistic nutr...

Discovering Your Individual Design with Erin Claire Jones

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you know yourself — and do you want to know more? In this episode, we talk with Erin Claire Jones, a leadership coach who uses the princ...

Celebrating National Gratitude Month With Paula Felps and Casey Johnson

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

November is National Gratitude Month and of course, there’s no way we’d let it pass without a celebration! This week, Live Happy’s own Casey Joh...

Become Your Own Biggest Cheerleader With Mel Robbins

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could change your entire day—every day—with a high five? This week’s guest is going to tell you how! Mel Robbins is an international...

The Power of Yoga Rituals With Kori Hahn

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us think of yoga as a physical practice, but today’s guest shows us how it can help us develop our intuition and encourage us to follow our ...

Self-Love for Kids with Dr. Shainna Ali

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that love is important, but why is it sometimes so hard to love ourselves? This week, host  Paula Felps talks Dr. Shainna Ali, a mental h...

8 Things We’ve Learned in 8 Years With Paula Felps and Chris Libby

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of Live Happy, which published its first magazine issue in October 2013. For this episode, Science ...

The Sound of Healing With Paul Cardall

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Music can help heal our emotional wounds, but it heals us physically, too. This week’s guest, recording artist Paul Cardall, was born with a congeni...

A Grumble-Free Life With Amy Parker & Tricia Goyer

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Grumble-Free Life with Amy Parker & Tricia Goyer As moms, Amy Parker and Tricia Goyer were no strangers to “the grumbles.” As writers, that...

Embracing Anxiety With Wendy Suzuki

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is at an all-time high these days, but this week’s guest says that might not be such a bad thing! Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a professor of Neural ...

Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present With William Damon

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stanford professor and psychologist William Damon didn’t learn the truth about his missing father until he became an adult. That surprising discover...

Improve Your Gut for Health and Happiness With Dr. Sabine Hazan

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

These days, most of us are taking a more hands-on approach to our health. And this week’s guest is going to explain why both physical and mental hea...

Healing from Pet Loss With Brittany Derrenbacher

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pets bring us a tremendous amount of joy, but their loss creates a deep sense of grief. This week, as we honor National Dog Day on August 26 and Grief...

Saved by a Song With Mary Gauthier

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Singer songwriter Mary Gauthier has been changing the world one song at a time for the past 20 years. This week, Mary joins host Paula Felps to talk a...

Discovering the Latest in Positive Psychology With Chris Libby

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The International Positive Psychology Association holds its World Congress to bring together the leading researchers and practitioners every other yea...

Detoxing Your Home With Tonya Harris

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Health and happiness go hand in hand, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start creating a healthier home. This week’s guest has been there, ...

Finding Magic in the Moment With Maggie Smith

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, poet Maggie Smith gave us the book we needed with the bestseller Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity and Change. This year, she’s back...

The Power of Friendship With Hal Urban

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the song says, ya gotta have friends. But do you know just how good they are for you? This week’s guest, Hal Urban, is a lifelong teacher and aut...

5 Great Summer Reads With Dr. Andrea Goeglein

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summertime is a great time to catch up on your reading, and this week, we’re going to give you some tips on great positive psychology reads for the ...

Reclaiming Happiness With Dr. Valerie Rein

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stress and anxiety are something we’re all familiar with, but this week’s guest uses the science of epigenetics to discover how stress and trauma ...

Finding Unity in a Divided World With Peter Montoya

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our world has become increasingly divided, but this week’s guest tells us how we can begin to close that divide. Peter Montoya is a thought leader, ...

Overcoming the Information Overload With Dr. Charles Chaffin

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s technology-driven world allows us to connect with others and stay informed like never before. But it’s no secret that living in the inform...

Discovering Fierce Self-Compassion With Dr. Kristin Neff

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For almost 20 years, Dr. Kristin Neff has been teaching us about how to improve our well-being through self-compassion. Now, she’s teaching us how t...

Discovering “For the Joy of It” Creativity With Jill Allison Bryan

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity is something that often gets put on the back burner in our busy lives filled with obligations and deadlines. But Jill Allison Bryan believe...

Happier No Matter What With Tal Ben-Shahar

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When the pandemic struck, many people wondered how it was possible to be happy with all the stress and tragedy going on around us. But this week’s g...

Happiness Habits With Jackson Kerchis

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us go through times when we wonder what it would take to make us happier, but Jackson Kerchis took that question to a whole different level. ...

Mental Health Hygiene for Men With Quentin Vennie

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while there are more resources for mental health than ever before, it’s still a topic that’s often overl...

Overcoming Your ‘Mom Rage’ With Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and since we also just celebrated Mother’s Day, it’s a great time to look at where those two things intersec...

Understanding Your Mom Genes with Abigail Tucker

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In just a few days, we’re going to celebrate Mother’s Day, so there’s no better time to take with Abigail Tucker, an award-winning science journ...

Managing Back-to-Work Anxiety With Darlene Marshall

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study showed that many Americans are feeling anxious about returning to their workplaces. To wrap up National Stress Awareness Month, host Pa...

Using Stress to Improve Your Life With Dr. Dravon James

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

April is National Stress Awareness Month, and as you might be aware … we’re a little more stressed out than we used to be! In this episode, host P...

The Power of Rituals with Jan Stanley

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we realize it or not, all of us have certain rituals that help us feel grounded and connected. But did you know you can use those rituals to i...

Positive Aging With Stephanie Raffelock

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We spend a lot of time in today’s world celebrating youthfulness and anti-aging, but what if instead we learned how to celebrate the gift of growing...