

Live Happy Now
Live Happy LLC
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, Gretchen Rubin, Barbara Fredrickson, Tal Ben-Shahar, Deepak Chopra, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Stacy Kaiser, Darin McMahon, Michelle McQuaid, Fred Luskin, Shani Robins, Kristin Neff, Dr. Rick Hanson, and many more.
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, Gretchen Rubin, Barbara Fredrickson, Tal Ben-Shahar, Deepak Chopra, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Stacy Kaiser, Darin McMahon, Michelle McQuaid, Fred Luskin, Shani Robins, Kristin Neff, Dr. Rick Hanson, and many more.
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2017 • 30min
Nerd Fitness with Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb is the author of Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story. He’s also the creator of nerdfitness.com, a worldwide community of regular people looking to live better lives. He hopes to one day become Captain America.
What you'll learn in this podcast:
Why motivation is a horrible thing to rely on
How important nutrition is to a healthy lifestyle
How turning life into a gam can help you start reaching any goal you want

Apr 18, 2017 • 20min
Discovering Your Hidden Potential with Barbara Oakley
Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Her newest book Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential is available now and it reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become.
What you'll learn in this podcast:
Why the imposter syndrome is actually a good thing
How to change your worst traits to your best traits
Tips on developing a learning lifestyle

Apr 11, 2017 • 31min
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

Apr 4, 2017 • 25min
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 book The Future of Happiness looks 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

Mar 28, 2017 • 24min
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

Mar 22, 2017 • 29min
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.
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

Mar 20, 2017 • 13min
Celebrate the International Day of Happiness
In 2012 the United Nations established March 20 as the International Day of Happiness. Each year Live Happy leads the way with a campaign to spread happiness around the globe. On March 20 giant orange Happiness Walls are erected across North America as a central point for people to pledge how they will share happiness with others. Schools, offices and local community organizations also can join in the celebration by hosting their own happiness walls.
Learn more at happyacts.org

Mar 14, 2017 • 22min
Eyes Wide Open with Isaac Lidsky
Isaac Lidsky is a CEO, corporate speaker, author and entrepreneur, now leading Florida’s largest residential shell contractor ODC Construction. A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School, Isaac is the only blind person to serve as a Law Clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court. His debut book Eyes Wide Open was cited by The Washington Post among 10 key leadership books in 2017. As a child actor, he played “Weasel” on NBC’s Saved By The Bell: The New Class and 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

Mar 9, 2017 • 25min
The World Happiness Summit with Karen Guggenheim
The World Happiness Summit is coming! Find out what this meeting of the minds is all about on this episode of Live Happy Now.
Karen Guggenheim is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of WOHASU and a Co-Founder of the World Happiness Summit. Stepping into this role is an evolution of her extensive career arc, which includes editorial board work with The Miami Herald, strategic communications and integrated marketing expertise with C-Level executives as well as worldwide brands.

Mar 7, 2017 • 23min
The Happiest Time of Year - New Issue Preview
In this episode of the Live Happy Now podcast we explore the new issue of Live Happy magazine 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


