Podcasts about happiness a guide

V okrogli trideseti epizodi podkasta je moja sogovornica Tina Bončina, zdravnica, psihoterapevtka in avtorica dveh knjig na temo duševnega zdravja: "Izgorelost" in "A to je vse, kar je?". Tina je pred odhodom na samostojno pot delala kot sobna zdravnica na Psihiatrični kliniki v Ljubljani, že vrsto let pa se ukvarja s tematikami, ki so za moj podkast posebej relevantne. Govorila sva o tem, kaj sploh je izgorelost, kakšni so opozorilni znaki in zakaj se o tej entiteti nenadoma tako veliko pogovarja. Potem sva svojo perspektivo še razširila in spregovorila o stresu, počitku, načinih samopomoči in skrbi za duševno zdravje. Bogat pogovor, ki človeku vrne upanje, da v vsakdanji hektiki modernega življenja ni sam in da vedno obstajajo načini, s katerimi lahko ob temačnih dneh podpremo upanje v boljše čase. Tino najdeš na https://www.boncina.si/ Njeni knjigi lahko najdeš na spletni strani https://emka.si/pages/tina-boncina Obe Tinini knjigi lahko najdeš tudi v obliki zvočnih ali e-knjig na aplikaciji MK Plus. Na isti aplikaciji je več kot 1000 drugih knjig, vključno z obema mojima! Aplikacijo najdeš na App Store, Google Play oz. na: https://emka.si/pages/mladinskaknjiga-plus V pogovoru omenjava meditacijo 'Pregled telesa' (Body Scan), ki jo lahko najdeš tudi na mojem YouTube kanalu in na podkast aplikacijah: https://youtu.be/wscC60FIBTw?si=tjw5QRc44TfmR0jw Omenjava knjige Search Inside Yourself (Chade-Meng Tan; prevod: Najdi v sebi), Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill (Matthieu Ricard). Omenjam raziskavo, ki je skušala izmeriti in kvantificirati emocijo sreče. Opisana je v knjigi Najdi v sebi, gre pa za: Davidson R, Irwin W. The Functional Neuroanatomy of Emotion and Affective Style. Trends in Cognitive Sciences 3, no. 1. 1999; 11–21. Epizoda je nastala v sodelovanju z: Mladinska knjiga, d.d.

Trechos do livro “Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill”, Matthieu Ricard. Matthieu Ricard é escritor, tradutor, fotografo e monge do Budismo Tibetano. Filho do filósofo Jean-François Revel, Matthieu nasceu em Aix-les-Bains, em 1946, e cresceu em meio aos círculos intelectuais da França. Aos 21 anos, fez sua primeira viagem à Índia. Aos 26, decidiu abandonar a tese de doutorado em biologia molecular no renomado Instituto Pasteur para se dedicar a uma vida de contemplação como monge budista. Então, passou a viver no Himalaia estudando com Kangyur Rinpoche e outros grandes mestres, se tornando o estudante mais próximo e assistente de Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche até sua morte. Matthieu Ricard foi um dos primeiros ocidentais a explorar em profundidade os tesouros espirituais do budismo dos Himalaias. Em 2012, pesquisadores da Universidade de Wisconsin, nos Estados Unidos, declararam que Matthieu Ricard era o homem mais feliz do mundo. O grupo de cientistas constatou que seu cérebro produzia um nível de ondas gama nunca antes relatado no campo da neurociência. O estudo revelou que, graças à meditação, Matthieu conquistou uma capacidade incrivelmente anormal de sentir felicidade e uma propensão reduzida para a negatividade Em seu ensino, Matthieu Ricard enfatiza a importância da atenção plena e da meditação como ferramentas para cultivar a consciência e a presença em nossas vidas diárias. Ele ensina técnicas de meditação que ajudam a desenvolver maior clareza, foco e uma compreensão mais profunda sobre nossos pensamentos e emoções.

In this episode, we embark on a spiritual odyssey with Carla Ott, a young female Buddhist practitioner connecting with us from India. Carla joins us to share her insights on various aspects of Buddhism, delving into her experiences growing up in a Buddhist environment and exploring the nonconceptual memories that shaped her spiritual journey from a young age. We spoke about the impact of „Interconnected,“ a book by Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje and the great potential inherent in each of us as human beings. Carla recently completed a Master degree in Buddhist Studies at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal and now lives in France, where she is part of the environmental committee of Lerab Ling, a temple and retreat centre of the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma tradition. https://www.lerabling.org/lang-en/ Recommended readings: Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society - Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje The Words of My Perfect Teacher: A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism - Patrul Rinpoche Not for Happiness: A Guide to the So-Called Preliminary Practices - Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ph.D. | Author | Founder at Happiness Studies Academy BIO: Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer.  He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, “Positive Psychology” and “The Psychology of Leadership.”  His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations.  The topics he lectures on include leadership, education, ethics, politics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness.  He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. An avid sportsman, Tal won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships.  He obtained his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. Highlights: Why Financial Well-Being is NOT central to our happiness How sports, in Tal's case squash, can become a blueprint for cultivating happiness How to spend money on things that make you happy Tal explains the science behind the relationship between happiness and money Beyond your basic needs, money doesn't do much towards your happiness, unless you do this…….(need to listen!) Why the illusion of wealth, is often just an illusion   How the SPIRE model cultivates happiness How hardships can teach us about our ability to embody resiliency The difference between a job description and a calling description How finding your 'calling' might be closer than you think Quotes “It's not just the objective circumstances that matter but the subjective interpretation that matter” Tal Ben-Shahar “It's important to learn how to embrace boredom” Tal Ben-Shahar “The ultimate value of money lies in how much happiness it brings” Tal Ben-Shahar “The difference between depression and sadness is depression is sadness without hope” Tal Ben-Shahar “He can find happiness who can find joy in the solitude in his room” Blaise Pascal French Philosopher LINKS: Tal's Books: CLICK HERE Tal's Courses: CLICK HERE Happiness Studies Academy: CLICK HERE

Are you looking to build resilience and increase your capacity to handle stress? Do you ever wonder what it means to be enlightened and how it can impact your life? Are you ever stressed out by the constant chase to live a more enlightened, high vibration life?Welcome back to the We Are Already Free podcast, where we inspire down-to-earth seekers and free people to live their truth and be the change by focusing on what they CAN control.In this episode, I share a deep, vulnerable, inspiring conversation Scott Carney, author of "The Enlightenment Trap" and "What Doesn't Kill Us," to explore the above questions and more.Scott is a new york times bestselling author and anthropologist. He was the first journalist to write about Wim Hof, and one of the first people to learn the Wim Hof Method. His books ‘What Doesn't Kill Us' and ‘The Wedge' make the case for how Environmental training and exposure are as fundamental to human health as diet and exercise.In this episode, Scott shares profound reflections on:The concept of resilience and how it can help you create space between your natural reactions to stress and how you actually want to respondThe interplay between consciousness and the body, and how mindfulness practices like breath work and ice baths can help you change your physiologyNear the end of the episode, Scott shares his thoughts on the dangers of gurus and the importance of being able to receive feedback from others. Listen all the way to the end to hear his unique perspective and insights on this topic.The Buddha's shocking mistake: The dark and murderous side of meditative practices.As always, this is only scratching the surface, we also cover the hero's journey, the middle way, Wim Hof, the big mistake the Buddha made…and much more.If you're looking to expand your perspectives on these topics and learn how they can impact your own life, this episode is for you.As I said in the beginning, this is a VERY vulnerable episode. Scott talks openly about death, and a traumatic experience which shaped his life. I honour the life of Emily O'Connor, and thank Scott for being willing to share so openly. I believe this is one of the most important episodes I've ever recorded. If you are feeling the resonance, then listen on.Please do reach out if this brings up challenging emotions for you! You are not alone.Connect more with Scott Carney:His book The Enlightenment Trap (affiliate link) - https://geni.us/0VEIHis website, where you can find his other books, and sign up to his newsletter: https://scottcarney.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgcarneyLinks and Things:affiliate links where possibleThe Red Market by Scott CarneyCharming Cadavers by Liz WilsonThe Hero's Journey by Joseph CampbellPeople: Wim HofThe Iceman cometh - article first written in Playboy by Scott CarneyThe Wedge by Scott Carney"Consciousness is the thing that makes the indefinite, definite" - Scott CarneyBecome a member on Patreon for bonuses, shoutouts, and more:This is a community-supported creation. Plus, patrons get goodies :).

Ever have trouble hearing someone on the phone so you cover your other ear to block out the noise? This episode explains why there is a much better way than that if you want to hear someone better. https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3206007/strange-but-true-improve-clarity-of-phone-calls While the internet has given us so much, it has also robbed us of a lot of things many of us liked. For example, solitude, maps, handwritten letters, even the rolodex to name just a few. Pamela Paul has taken a hard look at some of the good things about the internet but more importantly some of the things it has taken away from us and why it is important to understand how the internet has changed our lives - not always for the better. Pamela is editor of The New York Times Book Review, host of their Book Review podcast and author of the book, 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet (https://amzn.to/3ob6M7m). Having money can make a big difference in your life. It determines how you live, how long you must work, and it forces you to make important and sometimes difficult financial decisions. Does that mean having more money would make you happier? Not always. Joining me to discuss the role of money and its relationship with happiness is Laura Rowley who has been a personal finance columnist for Self magazine and The Huffington Post and is author of the book Money & Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life (https://amzn.to/2SdFXgT). One reason people have trouble remembering other peoples' names is because they believe they are not very good at it. So it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Listen as I explain how to overcome that and how to instantly get better at remembering someone's name when you meet them. Source: Scott Hagwood author of Memory Power https://amzn.to/3H8xBl3 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to https://stamps.com click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code SOMETHING to get a 4 week free trial, free postage and a digital scale! Go to https://FarewayMeatMarket.com promo code: SYSK to get $100 off The Butcher's Holiday Collection and site wide free shipping! Firstleaf – the wine club designed for you!! Join today and get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping!  https://tryfirstleaf.com/SOMETHING Go to https://backcountry.com/sysk to get 15% OFF your first full-priced purchase! Helix Sleep is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at https://HelixSleep.com/SYSK Get a $75 CREDIT at https://Indeed.com/Something Omaha Steaks is the best! Get awesome pricing at https://OmahaSteaks.com/BMT T-Mobile for Business the leader in 5G, #1 in customer satisfaction, and 5G in every plan! https://T-Mobile.com/business Discover matches all the cash back you earn on your credit card at the end of your first year automatically and is accepted at 99% of places in the U.S. that take credit cards! Learn more at https://discover.com/yes JUSTWORKS makes it easier for you to start, run and grow a business. Find out how by going to https://justworks.com Visit https://ferguson.com for the best in all of your plumping supply needs! https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk to Jeremy Lipkowitz, who is a Search Inside Yourself certified teacher, a leadership coach, a meditation teacher, an emotional intelligence trainer, and founder of Untangling The Mind. I met Jeremy in Chiang Mai, Thailand and found out that throughout his life, although he consistently achieved his academic and career goals, he felt empty inside and ultimately unhappy. This lead to unhealthy addictions, which Jeremy also openly talks about. This episode is a fascinating discussion about purpose, meaning and also some of the quite big career changes Jeremy has had personally in his life. What I love about Jeremy is that he has a solid background in science, spending 4 years on his PhD in Genetics, and throughout his quest for happiness, he’s found some game-changing tools for high-achievers and high performers to find meaning and happiness, with or without having to change the job or career you’re in.In this episode we discuss:From being allergic to spirituality as a scientist to understanding it (as a scientist)Jeremy’s big career changes - from science to trading tea to teaching mindfulness and meditationHow to decide whether to stay in your career or not if you feel unfulfilledPractical tips to start uncovering purpose and meaning in your life to feel less empty insideShifting from a mindset of self interest to one of contribution to othersWhat’s the one thing that makes Jeremy Lipkowitz burn from within? (I love this one!)Resources:Jeremy's Free Online Masterclass 'Design Your Meaningful Life' - Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:00 PM EET (register here)The book that shifted Jeremy's perspective on mindfulness to adopt it even from a scientific background - Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill - by Matthieu Ricard Jeremy’s highly-rated Mindfulness Made Easy courseJeremy’s website - various ways to get in touch with Jeremy directly are on here as well as upcoming programs around mindfulness, meditation and meaning3

  For those on the path to financial independence, finance, fitness, and life optimization all intersect. During her career in the banking industry, Shannon McLay found it didn't work for the people she wanted to help. She set out to use her skill set and training to change the coaching industry and founded Financial Gym. Even for those who not physically fit, they know what it looks like and there are many resources available for achieving it. The path the financial independence is similar in that it is a long journey. You have to work up to it, will experience setbacks, and take breaks. Much like diets, budgets don't work long-term. Making lifestyle changes is the key to success. At the Financial Gym, clients hit 90% of the goals set for themselves by examining their money behaviors and constantly working to figure out what's will work for them. The two largest emotions people have regarding money are fear and shame. Once people drop these highly charged emotions and understand the financial numbers don't define them, they can break through and embrace moving forward. After turning 30, Shannon realized she didn't want the life she was leading. Her life's trajectory changed when she came to understand that to have long-term sustainable happiness is to help other people and not expect anything in return. During her work as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch, she discovered she enjoyed helping out her pro bono clients far more than the wealthy ones. It allowed her to see there was a need for a service where it didn't matter what you looked like financially, you just needed to get financially healthy. Much like going to the gym to get healthy, her concept of a financial gym was a place to meet with financial trainers for a monthly membership fee. Following the model of H&R Block, Shannon believed people wanted to meet with a financial advisor face-to-face. She was advised to prove the model would work before looking to raise money. Experimenting with different plans and prices, she had great success with her first clients increasing their net worth. Clients wanted to keep working with her, but she was running out of money to continue investing in her business. When a former boss invested $100,000 in her concept, she rebranded using the gym concept. The physical environment of the Financial Gym created a community where clients had a shared goal and a safe space to talk about money. Shannon was able to scale her business by developing a training program and teaching compassionate and empathetic people what she knew. Those contemplating becoming an entrepreneur should ask themselves, “Am I a good problem solver?” because running a business is like solving a lot of word problems. No one's financial situation is so bad that it can't be fixed. The trainers at the Financial Gym have seen and fixed it all. On average, clients pay $70-80 a month for membership, but they offer a six-month money-back guarantee which they've never needed to pay out on. The average client increases their net worth by $2,500, increases their credit score by 60 points, and negotiates a $5,000 a year salary increase within the first 3 months of membership. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S CONVERSATION Compare quotes from top insurers with Policy Genius Earn $1000 or more with ChooseFI's 3 card cash back strategy! Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill by Matthieu Ricard Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT CHOOSEFI: Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.  

One of the hardest questions I have been asked to answer is, how I got from wanting to kill myself to loving my life. I try to lay the ground work of that answer in this episode.  I mention 2 book. The Power of Now and Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill. Thanks for listening. Please ask questions. www.douginapub.com doug@douginapub.com Asking for help is the strong thing.

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Matthieu Ricard is helping us redefine happiness in a culture convinced that it’s a passive experience. The French-born Tibetan Buddhist monk reframes happiness not as pleasure but as practice that requires discipline — akin to marathon training or learning chess. He asks, “What are the inner conditions that foster a genuine sense of flourishing, of fulfillment?” Ricard is the author of “Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill” and “Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World.” Find the transcript at onbeing.org.

When guests come in to your home, what do they notice most of all? If you are having guests into your house this holiday season you will want to hear this surprising list of things people notice when they come through your front door. http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/what-guests-really-notice-in-your-home/ss-BBnq4Uw#image=8Money matters. It determines your lifestyle, how long you must work and forces you to make decisions on how to spend it. So it would seem that having more money would make you happier. But not always. Joining me to discuss the role of money and its relationship with happiness is Laura Rowley who has been a personal finance columnist for Self magazine and The Huffington Post and is author of the book Money & Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life (https://amzn.to/2SdFXgT).We spend a good deal of our life looking for answers to questions and problems. Interestingly, there are times where it may be more important to find a better question. That’s according to Hal Gregersen, Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and author of the book Questions Are The Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life (https://amzn.to/2DXAWWT). Hal joins me to explain the process of coming up with better questions which can lead to greater insight into any problem. We all have to wash our hands in public bathrooms. So what is the best way to dry them afterwards? Some people prefer paper towels, some hot air dryers. But what does the best job of leaving you with clean germ-free hands? We’ll explore that in this episode. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2010.04838.x/abstractThis Week's Sponsors-BetterHelp For 10% off your first month of counseling go to www.BetterHelp.com/something, promo code SOMETHING

Dr. Timothy Sharp runs one of Australia’s most respected clinical psychology practices, is a highly regarded executive coaching practice, and is the founder and chief happiness officer of the happiness institute, Australia’s first and now largest organization devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, families, and workplaces. An adjunct professor in positive psychology at the University of Technology in Sydney and RMIT University, Tim is a sought-after public speaker who makes frequent media appearances, and is the author of, among other things, “100 Ways to Happiness: A Guide for Busy People” and most recently, “Live Happier, Live Longer: A Guide to Positive Ageing”. In today’s episode we’ll discuss how to help people find the time to integrate wellbeing practices into their workplace. Connect with Tim Sharp: Connect with Tim Sharp: Website: www.drhappy.com.au/ [free_product_purchase id="25009"] You’ll Learn: [03:28] - Tim details the acronym CHOOSE, which relates to the idea of choosing happiness for our own lives. [08:07] - Tim gives tips on how to make time for happiness practises. [12:27] - Tim discusses how a workplace could embed happiness practises into the everyday lives of their employees, using the approach of mental health organisation Batyr as an example. [17:48] - Tim talks about making happiness practises work for the long term, by embedding and reinforcing key principles within the organisation. [21:03] - Tim gives examples of some support and activities that can be provided to improve mental health in the workplace. [22.58] - Tim explains how to navigate the cynics when trying to implement wellbeing practises within a workplace. [25:25] - Lightning round with Tim Sharp. Your Resources:  100 Ways to Happiness by Tim Sharp Live Happier, Live Longer by Tim Sharp Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you Tim!

I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Danielle Dutton, acclaimed Margaret the First author, whose own mother instilled an appreciation for reading and education early in her life. Danielle and I spent many family holidays together growing up because our mothers have been life-long friends. But, it’s been years since I’ve spoken with Danielle and it was such a joy to hear about the E.P.I.C life she is living. Danielle is the author of three books, most recently Margaret the First, based on the life of Margaret Cavendish, a 17th century Duchess who wrote and published poems, plays and other works during a time when “being a writer” was not an option for most women.  In addition to being an author herself, Danielle also co-founded, with her husband, the independent press called Dorothy, a publishing project. The press came from her own desire to create more space for innovative works by female authors. It is named for her great aunt, a librarian who drove a bookmobile through the backroads of Southern California, delivering books to underserved desert communities.  Born and raised in California, Danielle now lives in Missouri, where she teaches in the writing program at Washington University in St. Louis and enjoys time with her husband and eight year old son, both writers themselves. Danielle and I talked about the small steps she took along the way in her life, from working in a book store in England to taking a writing class and then applying for her MFA on a whim, that brought her to where she is today. She shares with honesty how she has moved through depression and anxiety and how she has become a kinder person since becoming a mother to her son, who she says is hilarious and her favorite person in the world.   We also discuss the importance of a mindful daily practice. How Buddhist meditation has begun to transform the way she thinks about herself, helping her to go down the “right roads” in her thoughts. And she shares how the books she has authored came from both a mindset of patience and a commitment to daily writing. I found Danielle to be totally delightful and was inspired by her honesty, her sincerity and this way in which she comes across at the same time relatable and brilliant. I hope you will join me in exploring the resources she shared in Buddhist meditation and also in following through on her challenge to read more, read books we wouldn’t normally read, and make time and space for a writing project of our own to emerge.  Topics discussed in this episode: The impact Danielle’s mother had on her life and on her own journey as a mother  The unique gifts her great aunt, a librarian, sent her as a child that planted seeds for Dorothy, the feminist press Danielle co-created Danielle’s struggle with anxiety and depression and how mindfulness and meditation has helped her The various, but significant, shifts that Danielle has experienced to get to where she is today How her son is her favorite person and how becoming a mother has changed her The need Danielle saw in the cultural conversation of including more women writers and their voices in the literary world  Neuroplasticity, the brain’s capacity to change and adapt How her press became part of Danielle’s support network and why a community of self is also important Resources mentioned in this episode: Dorothy, a publishing project - Danielle’s press Danielle’s book, Margaret the First: A Novel The Wallcreeper by Nell Zink On Being with Krista Tippett, a podcast Tara Brach, a psychologist and proponent of Buddhist meditation Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill by Matthieu Ricard Modeh Ani Morning Prayer/Song (version by my cantor Elena Jagoda) that I sing each day after a short morning meditation A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf Announcements: If you haven’t yet visited the website, I want to invite you to head over to mothersquest.com to explore some of the ways you can get more connected. 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This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Sam Chase author of Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Guide to Finding Joy in Unexpected Places About the book: Enlightenment isn’t a strange, mystical, or faraway place. It’s a fundamental human experience available to us all in different ways and in different moments. Learn how the ancient philosophy of yoga, modern neuroscience, and positive psychology can help you discover your life’s meaning and purpose, rewire your brain, and uncover lasting happiness and joy. Everyone is looking for happiness, but very few really know where to find it. Maybe it’s that house you’ve been dreaming of buying, or a new car, or the perfect relationship? Or maybe it’s a grand, epic revelation about the meaning of life? But when will that revelation come to you, and how long should you wait? And what if happiness isn’t something you achieve or obtain, but how you respond to the conditions of your life? After all, yogis can find peace and joy even when life is painful and unpleasant. In Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness, you’ll discover that lasting happiness is already at your fingertips—in the small, everyday moments inherently infused with purpose and meaning. The philosophy of yoga—rather than the poses and postures—boils down to one fundamental process: overcoming suffering by coming to know ourselves and aligning our actions with our own intrinsic sense of spiritual purpose. And yoga gives us the tools to address two basic existential questions: Who am I? What should I do? Meanwhile, positive psychology and neuroscience show us how our actions are constantly rewiring our brain in helpful ways—which points to happiness as something we must practice and carry out each day. Happiness is, simply put, something we do. In this unique, lighthearted guide, celebrated yoga instructor Sam Chase blends ancient wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras with his own personal journey of enlightenment to show you how to deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you, end the cycle of materialism and greed that can get in the way of cultivating stillness of mind, and achieve lasting well-being. About the author: Sam Chase is co-owner of a Yoga to the People studio in New York City, where he leads weekly yoga programs for everyday people and diverse organizations, including New York University and the United Nations. He received his master’s degree at Harvard’s A.R.T. Institute, and certificates in yoga and positive psychology from the Kripalu Center. Chase resides in Brooklyn, NY.

Would you like more happiness in your life? What tools does yoga offer that could help in this pursuit? Yogic practices illuminate the stillness within us that cannot be threatened by outer circumstance. When we nurture our connection with this inner stillness, we rediscover our innate joyfulness. Sam Chase, author of Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Guide to Finding Joy in Unexpected Places, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a discussion of the opportunities yoga provides to realize more happiness in our lives. Tune in and find out how!