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Live Happy Now
Hosted by Live Happy LLC · EN
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.
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You’re More Resilient Than You Realize with Dr. Sherry Hamby
6d ago00:27:14Tap to summarizeThis week on Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Sherry Hamby, a leading researcher on trauma and resilience and author of Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience. Drawing from more than three decades of studying violence, healing, and human strengths, Dr. Hamby explains why our biggest misconception about trauma recovery is believing we must “push through” alone — and why resilience is not a trait but a multidimensional journey. She introduces her four-part resilience portfolio, shows how nature and supportive relationships can accelerate healing, and shares why even those with heavy trauma histories can still move toward thriving. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why resilience isn’t about toughness but about building a diverse portfolio of strengths. The four domains that shape your resilience — and how to use the ones you already have. How nature, meaning-making, and connection can support healing just as powerfully as regulation strategies.
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Why Telling the Truth Is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever with Christian B. Miller
2w ago00:26:56Tap to summarizeIn a world where fake news and misinformation is rampant, what role does honestly play? This week, Wake Forest philosopher Christian B. Miller dives into the ideas behind his new book The Honesty Crisis, revealing why honesty is far more complex — and essential — than simply telling the truth. In this thoughtful conversation with host Paula Felps, Christian explores why honesty feels harder in today’s world and what’s at stake for our relationships, our well-being, and our society when we abandon it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why honesty means more than just telling the truth. How modern technology makes dishonesty easier, more tempting, and harder to detect — especially in classrooms and workplaces. How honesty supports trust, reduces stress, and allows for genuine connection.
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How Children Grieve — and How to Support Them With Dr. Korie Leigh
3w ago00:29:05Tap to summarizeThis week on Live Happy Now, Paula sits down with Dr. Korie Leigh, an internationally recognized expert in childhood bereavement and author of When Everything Changes: Parenting Through Loss and Grief. Drawing from her work in pediatric palliative care and thanatology, Dr. Leigh explains why children grieve differently than adults and why honest, concrete communication matters when helping them navigate loss. She also shares how parents can support their children even while managing their own grief, and why resilience is a muscle families can build together. In this episode, you'll learn: Why euphemisms around death can confuse children and increase fear or guilt. How children “puddle jump” through grief and why their processing looks so different from adults. How parents can support a grieving child even while grieving themselves — and why “good enough” parenting truly is enough.
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The Mental Health We Inherit — and the Healing We Choose with Leslie and Lindsey Glass
4w ago00:34:14Tap to summarizeOn this Mother’s Day episode of Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down once again with mother‑daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass to explore how mental health patterns, coping strategies, and emotional habits are passed down through generations. Drawing from their own lived experience — including estrangement, reconciliation, and years of therapeutic work — Leslie and Lindsey share practical, compassionate tools for breaking unhealthy cycles, setting boundaries, rebuilding trust, and creating new family patterns rooted in safety and connection. In this episode, you'll learn: How generational patterns of anxiety, emotional suppression, and coping get passed down — and how to interrupt them. What healthy reconnection looks like, from “baby‑step conversations” to shared activities that rebuild safety and trust. How to navigate estrangement, boundaries, and forgiveness when one person is ready to heal and the other isn’t.
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How Your Spaces Shape Your Happiness With Leidy Klotz
Apr 2800:22:43Tap to summarizeThis week on Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down with University of Virginia professor and author Leidy Klotz to explore a topic we rarely think about: how the spaces around us are quietly shaping our well-being. He explains why our homes, workplaces, and everyday environments can either nourish or drain our basic psychological needs for agency, competence, and connection. From choosing where you sit to spark creativity to reclaiming small freedoms in spaces you can’t control, Leidy shows how simple shifts in how we interact with our environments can profoundly change how we feel. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your physical spaces influence your happiness more than you realize — and how they feed (or starve) your core psychological needs. How to use your surroundings intentionally to boost creativity, strengthen family connection, and reclaim a sense of control — even in places you can’t redesign. A simple practice for experiencing more awe in your daily life by noticing and revisiting the spaces that shift your perspective.
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The Power of Playful Parenting With Kira Willey
Apr 2100:25:57Tap to summarizeIn this joyful episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with bestselling author, musician, and kids’ mindfulness expert Kira Willey to explore how parents can transform everyday chaos into meaningful moments of connection. Drawing from her new book The Joyful Child, Kira shares simple, playful practices that help families navigate transitions, reduce stress, and build stronger bonds — without adding more to the to‑do list. In this episode, you'll learn: How to turn stressful daily transitions into joyful, cooperative moments. Why children struggle with structure — and how movement, music, and imagination help them thrive. Simple one‑minute practices that calm your child’s nervous system (and yours).
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Why Play Is the Antidote to Serious Times With Piera Gelardi
Apr 1400:19:37Tap to summarizeWhen times get tough, it’s time to play! This week, creativity expert Piera Gelardi — author of the new book, The Playful Way — joins host Paula Felps to talk about why play is not a luxury; it’s a lifeline. Drawing from her own burnout, creative journey, and even profound grief, Piera explains how shutting down our playful selves limits resilience, narrows thinking, and fuels anxiety. Find out how everyday play can help us navigate heavy times with more creativity, connection, and joy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why play deprivation leads to burnout, rigidity, and increased anxiety. How play can coexist with serious times — and even help you move through grief. Simple ways to build a daily play practice, even if you think you're “not playful.”
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How Humor Makes You Happier (and Healthier!) With Chris Duffy
Apr 700:23:58Tap to summarizeApril is National Humor Month, so it’s time to dig into the amazing power of humor and laughter. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with comedian, TV writer, and podcast host Chris Duffy, author of the new book, Humor Me, to explore why laughter is more than a mere distraction. Drawing from personal experience, clinical research, and years of teaching and performing, Chris explains how humor strengthens connection, boosts resilience, improves well‑being, and even helps us navigate difficult moments. In this episode, you'll learn: Why humor is essential for emotional and physical well‑being. How self‑deprecating humor increases likability and perceived competence. Simple ways to rebuild your “humor muscle.”
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How the Dignity Index Can Heal Our Divides With Tom Rosshirt
Mar 3100:30:41Tap to summarizeWhat if we could get to the root of our divides and start bridging them? In this powerful episode of Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down with Tom Rosshirt, co‑creator of the Dignity Index, to explore why our public conversations feel so fractured — and how dignity offers a practical path back to connection. Tom explains how contempt, not disagreement, is what drives our divisions, and he shares the ways that dignity can heal what contempt has damaged. Three things you’ll learn: Why contempt is the real source of division — and how to recognize it. How dignity strengthens trust, communication, and problem‑solving. How small, everyday choices can shift the culture around you toward connection.
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Gen Z to Boomers: Why Social Media Affects Us So Differently with Dr. Zeynep Özkök and Dr. Jonathan Rosborough
Mar 2400:24:20Tap to summarizeThe latest edition of the World Happiness Report focuses on the effects of social media on well-being. In this episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Zeynep Özkök and Dr. Jonathan Rosborough, co-authors of one of the report’s chapters, to unpack their research on internet use, trust, social connections, and emotional well‑being. They reveal why social media affects Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers in dramatically different ways, and how online environments are reshaping foundational elements of happiness such as trust, safety, and real‑world social ties. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the impact of social media on well‑being varies sharply across generations. How Internet use is linked to declining trust, social comparison, and reduced in‑person connection. What researchers believe this means for the future — especially for Gen Z and the emerging Generation Alpha.
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