Live Happy Now
Episodes
Creating Your Best Life With Susan Hyatt
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have something you’d like to change about yourself? If so, are you giving yourself the tools you need to make those changes? In this episode,...
Become a Memory-Making Mom With Jessica Smartt
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s busy world, sometimes traditions get pushed aside. But blogger and author Jessica Smartt believes that making memories are the missing pi...
Finding Connections With Mark Nepo
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even as our world becomes more connected, most of us are feeling less connected and more alone than ever before. Spiritual teacher, poet and author Ma...
Turning Off Your Job With Bryan E. Robinson
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re having trouble turning off your job and can’t seem to unplug from work, Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D., has just the solution for you. A recov...
Inside the World Happiness Report With Chris Libby
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network releases a comprehensive World Happiness Report to look at happiness from a...
Overcoming Your Fears to Lead the Life You Love With Ruth Soukup
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt that your fears are holding you back from creating the life you love, you’re not alone! This week, New York Times best-selling...
Happy Child Summit With Renee Jain
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a child, teach a child or have been a child, then you’ll want to hear what Renee Jain has to say on this week’s episode of Live Happy ...
Making Time With Jake Knapp
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s all about time as best-selling author and Google Venture design partner Jake Knapp joins us. Jake spent 10 years at Google, where he...
Celebrating Live Happy Now’s 200th Episode With Deborah Heisz
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Live Happy Now, it’s not just another week; it’s time to celebrate our 200th episode! Live Happy’s Deborah Heisz and Paula Felps talk ab...
Working Together With Shola Richards
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author and advocate for positivity Shola Richards joins us to talk about how we can live in harmony when we work together. His latest book Go Together...
Outer Order, Inner Calm With Gretchen Rubin
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling New York Times author Gretchen Rubin has spent more than a decade exploring what makes us happy. And, she’s found, one of the simplest w...
Looking Inward With Laird Hamilton
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laird Hamilton plays a lot of roles in his life: surfing legend, fitness and nutrition expert, entrepreneur, TV host, model, stuntman, husband and fat...
Flourishing Later in Life With Mary Pipher
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Her groundbreaking book, Reviving Ophelia, psychologist Mary Pipher changed the way we looked at girls and adolescence. Now, with her 10th book, she i...
Reinventing Valentine’s Day with Stacy Kaiser
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, Valentine’s Day can be fraught with danger. If you’re in a relationship, you might be worried that it won’t meet your expectati...
Playful Intelligence With Dr. Anthony DeBenedet
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happened to your playful side? If so, you’re not alone! Anthony DeBenedet, M.D., is author of the book, Playful Intellig...
The Power of Timing With Daniel Pink
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us ask ourselves the same question every day: What do we need to do, and how will we get it done? But New York Times bestselling author Daniel...
The Year of Living Happy With Alli Worthington
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all looking for a little more happiness in our lives, and author Alli Worthington’s new book is designed to give us the map to find it. In t...
How to Become a Happy Activist in 2019
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
March is just around the corner, and here at Live Happy that means its time to get ready for the International Day of Happiness on March 20. In this e...
5 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2019 With Sandra Bilbray
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for books that will get your new year off to a great start, this week’s podcast will hit the spot. Live Happy Books Editor Sandr...
Overcoming Overwhelm With Dr. Samantha Brody
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like the stress and busyness in your life is never-ending? Being overwhelmed can make you feel like your life is out of control and...
Make the Most of 2019 With Deborah Heisz
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get the new year off to a great start, then this is the podcast for you! This week, Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz joins us to talk about...
Discovering Wholebeing Happiness With Megan McDonough
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to live as a wholebeing? At the Wholebeing Institute, they not only answer that question, but offer the tools to make it happen. On ...
Less Stress for the Holidays With Nancy Jane Smith
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and for many people, that’s accompanied by a lot of holiday headaches and seasonal stress. Nancy Jane...
Happiness Hacks With Alex Palmer
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finding more happiness in your life doesn’t have to be hard. In this episode, journalist, New York Times–bestselling author and excavator of fasci...
Practicing Gratitude With Deborah Heisz
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thanksgiving week, which means there’s a lot of talk about being grateful and giving thanks. Live Happy CEO Deborah Heisz joins us this week ...
Get Unstuck With Dr. Sasha Heinz
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist and life coach, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change and the science of...
Build a Happier Brain With Dawson Church
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With his breakthrough book, “The Genie in Your Genes,” Dawson Church, Ph.D., showed the scientific connection between emotion and genetics. Now, w...
Make Work Your Playground With Andrea Goeglein
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Goeglein, Ph.D., also known as Dr. Success, is an author, speaker and executive coach who uses the practices of positive psychology to manifest...
Rebuild Your Health With Dr. Z
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Zembroski specializes in functional medicine and clinical nutrition. As a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, he has spent much of hi...
Short Cuts to Happiness With Tal Ben-Shahar
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like your barber knew everything about life? Well, leading expert happiness and Harvard professor Tal Ben-Shar did, and he even wro...
Extreme Grit With Snowmobiler Colten Moore
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Colten Moore and his older brother, Caleb, competed for the first time in the 2010 X Games, they made a lasting impression. Specializing in frees...
Strengths-Based Parenting With Lea Waters
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lea Waters, Ph.D., is more than just the current president of the International Positive Psychology Association; she’s also a researcher and expert ...
Let Creativity Flow With Keiko Agena
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If your internal critic and busy schedule keep you from the creative pursuits you enjoy, this interview—and a new book by actress Keiko Agena—are ...
Becoming Resilient with Rick Hanson
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Hanson is one of the foremost experts on neural networks and a New York Times best-selling author. With his latest book, Resilient: How to Grow a...
Midlife Moxie With Jonathan Rauch
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you are having a midlife crisis or can’t figure out why you’re more worried or down than you were just a few years ago? ...
Happy at Home With Rebecca West
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be happy at home? Interior designer Rebecca West has a few ideas that might surprise you. The author of the book, Happy Starts at...
Mindful Breathing With Nick Ortner
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to imagine our little ones dealing with stress and anxiety, but they do suffer more than we think. Nick Ortner, New York Times best-sellin...
Fun at Work with Scott Crabtree
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Crabtree, founder of the company Happy Brain Science, has spent years studying positive psychology and what makes us happy. But when Scott combi...
Making Your Brain Hum with Joe Bates
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Bates wants to make your brain hum. The award-winning double board-certified psychiatrist and pediatrician is spending his “retirement” wo...
Finding Self-Compassion With Kristin Neff
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Neff, PhD., is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion as well as associate professor of human development and culture at the University of ...
Self-Care Is Cool With Stealing Oceans
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Performing under the stage name Stealing Oceans, Nashville-based artist Brian Thompson uses his hip-hop fusion music to inspire and encourage others. ...
Telling Stories With Dan Tomasulo
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Tomasulo, Ph.D., is a sought-after speaker and author on topics including positive psychology, positive education and positive psychotherapy. His ...
Positive Education Changes Lives
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Larson is a researcher, instructor and practitioner in the fields of education and public policy. As director for the International Positive Edu...
The Pursuit of Endurance With Jennifer Pharr Davis
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If someone’s ever told you to “take a hike,” chances are you never took it as seriously as Jennifer Pharr Davis. Named a National Geographic Adv...
Can We Be Civil? With Christine Porath
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by an unfortunate toxic work environment in her first job out of college, Christine Porath took on the topic of workplace incivility and its ...
Soldiers Tell Stories Through Song With Mary Judd and Jay Clementi
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Music has the power to change lives, and nowhere is that more evident than in the powerful SongwritingWith:Soldiers program. This unique program pairs...
Helping Children Thrive With Michelle Kinder
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you encourage children to thrive when their lives are filled with stress and trauma? As executive director of the Momentous Institute in Dallas...
Good, Motherly Advice With Becky Blades
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Blades is author and illustrator of the award-winning book Do Your Laundry or You’ll Die Alone: Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You ...
Flips for Happiness With Pat Graves
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Pat Graves was going through a difficult time in his life, he flipped out. But not in the way you might think: He committed to doing a backflip e...
How to Raise Kind Kids with Thomas Lickona
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned developmental psychologist Thomas Lickona, Ph.D., joins the Live Happy Now podcast to discuss his latest book, How to Raise Kind Kids: ...
Building Resilience and Well-Being With Karen Reivich
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As director of the Resilience and Positive Psychology Training program at the Psychology Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Karen Reivich speci...
Finding Mental Wellness with Tipper Gore
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tipper Gore stepped into the spotlight as wife of Al Gore, who would go on to become vice president and then a presidential candidate. During her time...
Finding Your Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us wish we had just a little more free time in the day. Now, Live Happy host Jeff Sanders tells us how we all can discover free time that we d...
The Science of Awkwardness with Melissa Dahl
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior editor of New York magazine and health journalist Melissa Dahl has released her first book, Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, about the sc...
Getting Zen With Your Dog With John Miller
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Miller has built a career out of training the dogs that others have given up on. From shelters and rescue groups to working with families, John h...
Eat to Beat Depression with Drew Ramsey
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, author and farmer Drew Ramsey, M.D., is one of psychiatry’s leading voices when it comes to using nutrition as a form of mental health...
New Issue Preview and Happy the App
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Live Happy’s own Chris Libby, Donna Stokes and Paula Felps give you a preview of what to expect in the latest issue of Live Happy m...
The Happy Film with Stefan Sagmeister
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed artist Stefan Sagmeister’s work has been enjoyed around the world; in addition to gracing the album covers of such artists as the Rolling ...
Inside the World Happiness Summit with Karen Guggenheim
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As founder and Chief Operating Officer of WOHASU LLC, which produces the World Happiness Summit and H-20 government meeting, Karen Guggenheim is commi...
Mindful Dating with Ken Page
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Page is a well-known psychotherapist and blogger for both Psychology Today and The Huffington Post who specializes in topics related to intimacy a...
Dealing with Depression with Brent Williams
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand native Brent Williams was a successful human rights attorney when a debilitating illness halted his career. The depression that overtook h...
Mindful Aging with Andrea Brandt
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrea Brandt is a psychotherapist, speaker and author with nearly four decades of experience. Although she is a pioneer in the treatment of anger...
How to Build Love that Lasts with Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the movies, happily ever after comes pretty easily. In real life? Not so much. But the husband and wife team of Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, a writer w...
How to Be Single and Happy with Jenny Taitz
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenny Taitz is is a board-certified cognitive behavioral clinical psychologist who offers people proven tools to enhance their life. She has prese...
Tips for a Long and Healthy Life with Merlin Thomas
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Merlin Thomas is a physician, scientist and program leader in the newly created Department of Diabetes at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. M...
Attitude of Gratitude with MJ Ryan
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
MJ Ryan is one of the creators of the Random Acts of Kindness book series and the author of several books, including The Happiness Makeover, The Power...
How to Live a Full Life with Thomas Moore
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Moore is the New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul, as well as many other books on deepening soul and cultivating a mature spir...
Soulful Simplicity with Courtney Carver
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Carver is one of the world’s top bloggers on the topic of minimalism and author of the new book, Soulful Simplicity. Courtney’s simple ex...
A Journey Through Anxiety with Andrea Petersen
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Petersen is a science and health reporter who hasn’t just studied anxiety from a reporter’s standpoint; she has lived with it. Her new book...
Giving Back with BJ Thomas
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Singer BJ Thomas has enjoyed nearly half a century in the music business, selling more than 70 million records and winning multiple Dove and Grammy aw...
Soul Friends with Stephen Cope
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Cope is a Senior Scholar-in-Residence and a Kripalu Ambassador. He is a Western-trained psychotherapist who writes and teaches about the relat...
The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life with Niki Brantmark
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Niki Brantmark is the founder and creator of the award-winning daily interior design blog My Scandinavian Home, which was inspired by her move to Swed...
The Art of Courageous Living with Ken Druck
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Druck, Ph.D., is an award-winning mental health expert specializing in parenting, aging, and resilience training. After some of the nation's worst...
#HappyFacts: The Older You Are, The Happier it Will Make You
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into these fun facts on this week's episode of #HappyFacts. Smiling baseball players tend to live longer Exercise makes you happy, especially i...
Fun Facts from the December Issue of Live Happy magazine
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Take a peek into the newest issue of Live Happy magazine and learn more about these fun facts: Research shows that spirituality is the leading charac...
How to Live a Long and Happy Life with Dan Buettner
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author. He is an explorer, educator, author, producer, storyteller and pub...
Religion and Positive Psychology with Patty Van Cappellen
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Van Cappellen is the director of the Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research center at Duke University. She studies the affective and motivational...
#HappyFacts: Inoculate Yourself with Happiness
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week's facts include: Being in a good mood while getting a flu shot can boost its effectiveness. A study from the University of Notthingham foun...
Wire Your Brain for Confidence with Louisa Jewell
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it's not about bad things happening...it's about the good things that are not happening. Like finding a soul-mate, being able to afford a ni...
Faith in the Spotlight with Megan Alexander
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Alexander is one of the youngest rising stars in the television news industry. For the past decade she has carved a solid carer as a TV Host, Pr...
The Ken Commandments with Ken Baker
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Baker, the Los Angeles–based senior correspondent for E! News, has worked in entertainment news for more than twenty years. In between interview...
#HappyFacts: Happiness is Contagious
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Live Happy shares Happy Facts: Your friends can pick up your good mood…but they can pick up your bad one too. Your nose knows how ...
How to Raise Positive and Gritty Teens with Molly Dahl and Caren Feldman
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will help make them successful human beings. This we...
#HappyFacts: The Secret to Happiness
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week Live Happy radio presents #HappyFacts. This week's facts include: Managing like a coach can lead to greater company loyalty. Thinking abou...
The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the New York Time best-sellers Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home....
#HappyFacts: Be True to You
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week, Live Happy Radio presents #HappyFacts designed to enlighten, educate and entertain you. This week we look at the following facts: The secr...
The Impact of Lifelong Learning with the GripTape Challenge
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GripTape is an initiative committed to putting young people in the driver's seat of their learning. They create opportunities for youth to follow thei...
#HappyFacts: Money Can Buy You Happiness
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week, Live Happy Radio presents #HappyFacts designed to enlighten, educate and entertain you. This week we look at the following facts: People w...
#HappyFacts: Know Thy Strengths
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week, Live Happy Radio presents #HappyFacts designed to enlighten, educate and entertain you. This week, in honor of Character Day on Sept. 13, w...
Practicing Gentle Discipline with Sarah Ockwell-Smith
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a mother of four children, founder of the parenting website GentleParentingInternational.com and author of eight parenting book...
Becoming Stress-Proof with Mithu Storoni
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mithu Storoni is an author, physician, and researcher. She qualified in Medicine from the University of Cambridge and trained in Ophthalmology before ...
Health and Happiness with Dr. Partha Nandi
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Partha Nandi is the creator and host of the medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. Dr. Nandi is also the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ (A...
The Neuroscience of Motivation with Elliot Berkman
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Elliot Berkman is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Oregon and Director of the Social and Affective Neuroscience Lab. He studi...
#HappyFacts: Paging Dr. DJ
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week, Live Happy presents #HappyFacts designed to enlighten, educate and entertain you. Here’s a look at what we’re talking about this week: ...
How to Become More Self-Aware with Tasha Eurich
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organizatio...
Fun Facts in the October Issue of Live Happy magazine
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Explore some of the fun facts that are shared in the October 2017 issue of Live Happy magazine. What you'll learn in this episode: Lifelong learning...
The Strength Switch with Lea Waters
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lea Waters is an Australian positive psychology expert and educator who specializes in positive education, parenting and organizations. Her first book...
#HappyFacts: Our Furry Friends
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week, Live Happy Radio presents #HappyFacts designed to enlighten, educate and entertain you. This week we discuss: Pet dogs can help kids feel ...
#HappyFacts: Smart Phone, Stupid People
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each week, Live Happy Radio presents #HappyFacts designed to enlighten, educate and entertain you. Here’s a look at what we’re talking about this ...
The Brink of Midnight with John Brenkus
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After producing and hosting over 1500 segments of ESPN Sport Science, 6 times Emmy Award-winning host and The New York Times best-selling author, John...