Podcasts about Happiness

The things we’re eager to buy, we’re eager to buy them because they’ll make us happy, right? Like a new car! Oh yeah! If that really satisfied us, everyone would still be driving the first new car they ever bought. But people only keep their new car about 8 years, on average. Okay, so let’s decode this mystery. How can we find real happiness? Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a message on happiness. Jesus addressed the subject in the Sermon on the Mount. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wellness world has sold us a very elaborate lie about mornings. That the quality of your day depends on a precise sequence of activities completed before most people are awake. Cold plunge. Journaling. Meditation. Gratitude practice. Exercise. Hydration. In this episode I offer something much simpler and honestly much more useful: stop starting your day in reaction mode. When you wake up and immediately hand your morning to your phone, to other people's urgency, to news and email and demands, you have already spent the most valuable cognitive and creative window you will have all day. The invitation is not to build a better routine. It is to create one moment of reconnection with yourself before the world gets its hands on you. A two-minute practice you do every day is worth more than a two-hour protocol you do when you feel motivated. The point is not to optimize. It is to orient. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #MorningRoutine #MidlifeWomen #ReactionMode #MorningPractice #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #StartYourDay #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth

The things we’re eager to buy, we’re eager to buy them because they’ll make us happy, right? Like a new car! Oh yeah! If that really satisfied us, everyone would still be driving the first new car they ever bought. But people only keep their new car about 8 years, on average. Okay, so let’s decode this mystery. How can we find real happiness? Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a message on happiness. Jesus addressed the subject in the Sermon on the Mount. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, McKay takes a look at that all too familiar feeling of not really wanting to do something, and then proceeds to highlight the potential benefits of actually going ahead and doing that thing anyway. Filled with his trademark stories, reflections, and insights, our host's investigation here today offers enlightening lessons on motivation, discipline, and purpose that promise to transform listeners' perspective on life.During this thought-provoking episode, McKay explores the concept of taking action even when motivation seems elusive. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, he uncovers the secrets to happiness and success while discussing how discipline plays a pivotal role in achieving these life goals. Throughout the episode, our host navigates various themes, including the significance of commitment, the legendary tale of Jonah, and the impact of creating a culture of excellence. Challenging the myth that motivation is the sole driver of action, McKay takes the opportunity today to pave the way for a more profound understanding of how dedication, discipline, and a “do it anyway” mindset can lead to fulfillment in our lives.Episode Highlights:An awe-inspiring encounter with humpback whalesThe significance of facing fears and taking action even when unwillingDrawing inspiration from the legendary tale of JonahThe power of discipline in achieving lasting success and happinessThe misconception about motivation and the importance of commitmentHow creating a culture of excellence can lead to remarkable resultsExploring the concept of the "abundant approach" How helping others adds motivationEmbracing discipline, finding integrity, and seeking happiness in lifeQuotes:"We can't be what we can't see. At the core of our behavior is how we see the world and our place in it.""For some time now, I've been nudged and inspired and given opportunities to go in a direction that God wants me to go. And for whatever reason, I've been a bit slow to respond.""Don't give in to the immediate gratification of the thing. Give in instead to your true motive.""Motivation is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.""The winners didn't need motivation. They put a system in place in their life or business and established small habits of discipline.""Life takes the shape of an iceberg…90% of the time, the things that drive results are the work without motivation below the surface.""The definition of integrity is doing something you've decided to do long after the emotion of making the decision to do it has passed.""Happiness and success often come from doing things even when you don't feel like it.""Embrace your potential and fulfill your purpose, even if it means doing things you don't want to do.""Creating a culture of excellence and discipline can lead to outstanding results, even when the task is repetitive and not initially exciting."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

What do gossip, Baby Dennis, and happiness have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a happiness encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Reggie shares some gossip with Dennis, and Baby Dennis makes a special appearance to talk about fishing and play piano! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "If You're Happy and You Know It" from Wow in the World—an episode about the Museum of Happiness, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."If You're Happy and You Know It" originally aired on August 10th, 2017, and explores the "Museum of Happiness," and how it is a celebration of things that can bring people happiness! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of gossip, Baby Dennis, and happiness that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 10/8/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux talks about the claim that AI will kill us all and why those fears are often just about losing power over information and propaganda. He also covers respectful debates, the long-term goal of the show, how reason leads to virtue and happiness, and problems with spiritual language.Support philosophy! https://freedomain.com/donate/GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

What do gossip, Baby Dennis, and happiness have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a happiness encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Sunday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Reggie shares some gossip with Dennis, and Baby Dennis makes a special appearance to talk about fishing and play piano! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "If You're Happy and You Know It" from Wow in the World—an episode about the Museum of Happiness, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."If You're Happy and You Know It" originally aired on August 10th, 2017, and explores the "Museum of Happiness," and how it is a celebration of things that can bring people happiness! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of gossip, Baby Dennis, and happiness that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 10/8/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every parent has hopes and dreams for their kids—but what are you ultimately aiming for? Happiness, success, safety, and independence are all good things, but they can make terrible bullseyes. Discover how to aim your kids toward Jesus while trusting Him with the parts of their story you can't control.

This message will focus on how God gives us a path to lasting success for all of life.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4160: Jay Harrington explains why gratitude, not accumulation, is what makes a life feel full. He traces how comparison and a scarcity mentality quietly drain contentment, while empathy and an abundance mindset feed each other in a virtuous cycle. The takeaway is that happiness is not a destination waiting to be reached but a practice of appreciating what is already here. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/practicing-gratitude Quotes to ponder: "Comparison robs us of contentment." "Empathy awakens gratitude. But comparison and judgement of others suppresses it." "It's easy to believe that happiness lies in something more. But if you have gratitude? Well, then you have everything that you'll ever need." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can #nature teach us about #gratitude, #humility, #compassion and #SpiritualGrowth? Listen now to this episode with Jesseca Banchy, Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing and Compost Cultura, to learn why #ReconnectingWithNature is very likely the #missinglink to a healthier, happier you, and how you can strengthen your #ConnectionWithNature.Jesseca believes that life itself is simple, but we often make it complicated through our psychology, expectations, materialism and constant striving. In this conversation, we explore what nature can teach us about living with more gratitude, joy, humility and acceptance. From #composting and caring for the earth to #lettinggo of judgement and reconnecting with the #presentmoment, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on #whatreallymatters.Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at:https://magneticsoulhealing.org/https://www.compostcultura.org/#naturehealing #ConnectionWithNature #SpiritualAwakening #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving #ConsciousLiving #SustainableLiving #Compost #ZeroWaste #ReduceWaste #Recycling #Repurposing #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureAndWellbeing #Gratitude #SelfAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #SpiritualWellbeing #HealingJourney #InnerGrowth #SimpleLiving #spiritualgrowthtips #spiritualgrowthmessage #spiritualgrowthmatters _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/fT19wX8hhiqgSEwx8 

In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager takes on a deceptively simple question: Can you act happy even when you don't feel happy? Dennis argues that happiness is not simply a feeling that happens to us, but something we can actively work toward by changing the way we behave. Dennis hears from callers who have faced serious hardship, including illness, disability, depression, and difficult circumstances. Their stories reinforce his belief that we often have more influence over our happiness than we realize. Dennis explains why acting with a cheerful disposition can change not only how others respond to us, but how we feel ourselves. But is “acting happy” dishonest or simply wise? Dennis makes the case that we already behave differently from how we feel in many areas of life, and happiness is no different. What if the fastest way to feel happier isn't to wait for your mood to change, but to change your behavior first? Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The women who tend to their health most consistently are not always the most informed. They are often the ones who have simplified enough to actually follow through. In this episode I make the case that the answer to most health consistency problems is not more structure. It is less complexity. Because a simpler approach that actually happens is infinitely more valuable than an optimized one that never quite gets started. By the time many women reach the moment of choosing whether to exercise or cook a real meal, their cognitive bandwidth is nearly empty. Adding more to manage does not help. Removing decisions does. I also share the counterintuitive truth that predicts long-term health behavior more reliably than knowledge or willpower: having a life simple enough that the healthy choice is also the available choice. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #SimplicityIsHealth #MidlifeWomen #SelfLeadership #DecisionFatigue #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #HealthSimplicity #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Charlyn Collins from The Lilac Row and Dominika Wojcik from Tourism Lethbridge.About The Lilac RowThe Lilac Row is a flower farm near Coaldale, Alberta, rooted in a third generation family farm. Founded in 2020, The Lilac Row blends generations of agricultural tradition with a modern, sustainable approach to floriculture. The farm specializes in garden-inspired wedding florals, seasonal bouquets, and unique agri-tourism experiences including U-pick events, workshops, and classes. Named after the lilac hedge planted on the family farm decades ago, The Lilac Row represents a legacy of family, stewardship, and a deep connection to Southern Alberta.About DominikaDominika Wojcik is the Senior Director of Communications at Tourism Lethbridge, where she helps lead destination marketing, stakeholder engagement, and tourism development initiatives. A passionate advocate for Southern Alberta, she works closely with industry partners to showcase the region's unique experiences, from culinary tourism and agritourism to major events and regional collaborations. Dominika is passionate about connecting visitors with the people, places, and stories that make Southern Alberta special.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tourismlethbridge. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Tourism LethbridgeNever been to Lethbridge? Here's your sign! It's Alberta's hidden gem — coulees, river valley, small-city charm, and way more to do than you'd expect.And they've made it easy to explore with the Explore Lethbridge app — your free digital passport to the city. Sign up in seconds, pick a curated trail — outdoor adventure, local eats, art and culture — and check in at each stop with your phone.Every check-in earns points you can cash in for local rewards along the way — no guesswork, no wandering aimlessly.So if Lethbridge has never been on your radar, let it surprise you.Head to ExploreLethbridge.app and start your trail.. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Patreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The Acre. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Consulting | Learn More

Discover true fulfilment, inner peace and emotional balance through this calming guided meditation - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. In this meditation, you'll be guided to release striving, comparison, and the need to prove your worth; reconnect with your authentic self; and remember that fulfilment does not come from achievement or external validation. Through gentle breathing, Taoist philosophy and powerful affirmations, we explore how to live with greater meaning, harmony and self-worth.✨ You are already enough. Your peace comes from within.⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERYLearn more about David's online consultations, events, books and audio teachings: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: GUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFubINNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq&si=7TkslLfvthRWePOIIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

What if lasting peace isn't something you find in the world, but something you train within your own mind?In this powerful conversation, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Liam McClintock, founder of FitMind, a mental fitness nonprofit, and author of Fit Mind: 4 Steps to Lasting Bliss—Neuroscience and Meditation for Daily Life. Liam shares his remarkable journey from a career in private equity to traveling throughout Asia to study meditation and ultimately becoming a Buddhist monk. What began as a temporary commitment to deepen his meditation practice became a three-year transformation that completely reshaped how he viewed happiness, purpose, and the mind.Liam explains how neuroscience and meditation can work together to help us understand our thoughts, emotions, expectations, and patterns of suffering. He explores the Buddhist concept of “dukkha,” why unmet expectations can create mental turmoil, and how learning to observe the mind can help us cultivate greater peace and resilience. He also shares why meditation and taking action aren't opposites, and how mindfulness can become a way of living rather than simply something we practice while sitting in silence.Mike and Liam dive into the importance of surrendering to outcomes, letting go of attachment, living with intention, and creating a “fit mind” while still pursuing meaningful goals in everyday life. Liam also opens up about why he ultimately chose to leave monastic life and bring the lessons he learned as a monk back into the world.Liam holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.S. in Applied Neuroscience from King's College London and has contributed to meditation research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.This episode offers a thought-provoking look at meditation, neuroscience, inner peace, expectations, and what it truly means to train the mind for a better life.Website-www.fitmind.org https://www.instagram.com/fitmind/?hl=en

Grief and survival mode leave us disconnected from what we actually feel — and that disconnection has a cost.In this episode, we walk through the four core emotions: fear, anger, sadness, and happiness ....And why none of them are "good" or "bad". Justine "Redwing Sunrise" González explores how fear works as information rather than a dictator, why anger and sadness so often get tangled up, and what it looks like to meet each emotion honestly instead of pushing it away, without shame.This episode explores:• What are the four core emotions in psychology?• Why aren't fear, anger, or sadness "bad" emotions?• How do you tell the difference between anger and sadness?• What happens in the body when emotions stay unprocessed?• How do you feel an emotion without shame or judgment?Chapters:00:00 Why this conversation matters: grief, survival mode, and emotional honesty01:16 The four core emotions and why none of them are bad04:48 Fear as information, not a dictator06:34 Why anger and sadness get confused08:56 Meeting anger, sadness, fear, and happiness without shame12:24 What happens when emotions stay unprocessed13:00 Where to go next: deeper emotional work and reflectionTake the free reflection journey and access downloadable protocols at introspectiveprofile.com.Love Learning You is the global podcast on communication and applied cultural psychology, hosted by Justine "Redwing Sunrise" González — cultural psychology researcher, consultant, and founder of Teach Techies. Streaming to listeners in 55+ countries on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeartRadio.Website: ⁠introspectiveprofile.com⁠YouTube: Love Learning YouInstagram: instagram.com/redwing.sunrise

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation. Mindfulness and meditation teacher Criss Cuervo invites you to reflect on your history, heritage, and connection to your ancestors.How To Do This Practice: Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a relaxed yet alert posture, either on a cushion or chair. Gently lower your gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Focus on Your Breath: Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale. Allow yourself to transition from your daily activities into this moment of reflection. Acknowledge Your Accent: Bring awareness to the way you speak, recognizing that your voice carries your history, culture, and personal journey. Repeat Self-Compassion Phrases: Silently or aloud, repeat affirmations such as, “my accent makes me unique,” “my accent carries my story,” “my accent connects me to my ancestors.” Place a Hand on Your Heart: If it feels right, gently place a hand on your heart, offering yourself warmth and kindness as you continue to breathe deeply. Close with Gratitude: Take a final deep breath, sending appreciation to yourself, your ancestors, and the uniqueness of your voice before gently opening your eyes. Today's Happiness Break host:CRISS CUERVO is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, Bridging Differences Coordinator at the Greater Good Science Center, and author of PERTENÆCER: Eight-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Training and Practices for Latinx Immigrants in the United. Learn more about Criss Cuervo here: https://tinyurl.com/4npjwn6mRead her book here: https://tinyurl.com/3byby84bRelated Happiness Break episodes:A Meditation on Original Love: https://tinyurl.com/5u298cv4Loving Kindness Meditation: https://tinyurl.com/2kr4fjz5Where Did You Come From: https://tinyurl.com/2y9uyjj6Related Science of Happiness episodes:How to Show Up For Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/56ktb9xcHow to Tune Out The Noise: https://tinyurl.com/4hhekjuh How to Feel Better About Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/42fn62a2Follow us on Instagram: @ScienceOfHappinessPodWe'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/5fdce47a

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The way you frame a failure can make you feel better in the present and more likely to be successful (and happy) in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have more resources than ever before to become securely attached, but rates of secure attachment are DROPPING. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, professor of psychology, says it's because we're getting attachment theory all wrong. In this episode, Dr. Marisa G. Franco shares clear solutions so we can have better relationships with others, with ourselves, and feel better overall.

Edmund Calamy lived a tough life during a tough era. But he loved the Lord and he preached faithfully about Christ through the tumultuous English Civil War.Big thank you to John Rayner and his audio narration company for helping us with this episode. If you'd like to listen to the London Fire of 1666 episode search for it on your feed and hear more about this story! Also, for Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available! Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you actually experiencing joy, or are you mostly experiencing relief when problems finally go away?In Psalm 68, John Ortberg explores the biblical idea of exultation: deep, expressive joy that can exist even when life isn't going perfectly.Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Dallas Willard, John looks at why we can spend our lives clearing one hurdle after another and mistaking the resulting relief for genuine joy.Lewis called the Psalmists' delight an “appetite for God.”So how's your appetite?Maybe we've filled ourselves with so much achievement, entertainment, information, and distraction that there's little room left for something better.Today, try getting hungry again.In this episode: Psalm 68 • joy • relief • C.S. Lewis • Dallas Willard • fasting • appetite for God#Psalm68 #JohnOrtberg #Joy #CSLewis #DallasWillard #SpiritualFormation

What if an easy life was never the goal? Matt Kim reflects on masculinity, responsibility, and the search for purpose—from work and family to friendships, identity, and the pressure to be happy. He shares why he makes this show, discusses Simon Sinek's Start with Why, and explains why he declined an investment proposal.The Matt Kim Show — Episode 212TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Life isn't supposed to be easy00:03:17 Decisions, happiness and hardship00:05:46 Identity and acceptance00:07:42 Work, family and priorities00:11:04 What do you do?00:15:34 Labels and chosen identities00:18:26 Friendships and family pressures00:20:32 Happiness, wealth and debt00:23:25 Finding your why00:27:25 An investment approach he declined00:30:47 Purpose, faith and understanding

From 28th September Hosted by Igor Grossmann and Charles Cassidy 01 - EXEMPLARS AND NARRATIVES Cristine Legare - Dan McAdams - Laurie Paul 02 - METACOGNITION AND JUDGMENT Gordon Pennycook - Tom Costello - Steven Fleming 03 - MEASURING WISDOM Judith Glück - Monika Ardelt - Eranda Jayawickreme 04 - INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING Judith Glück - Ethan Kross - Kristján Kristjánsson 05 - WISDOM FRONTIERS Dilip Jeste - Barry Schwartz - Justin Brienza

I hope this quote from Reese Witherspoon helps you create your own happiness.   Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow   Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X  

In this episode of Life Liberty Happiness, Bryan Schley and Trent Warner reunite following Bryan's Alaskan cruise, with Bryan sharing highlights from his trip, including stops in Seattle, Skagway, and Juneau.The conversation turns to sports with college football upsets, NFL season openers, and NASCAR controversies before shifting to current events and politics. The crew discusses media bias in news coverage, the Lindsay Clancy murder retrial, President Trump's political impact, and local Bedford County government.The crew also takes on this week's Mount Rushmore of States You'd Want to Visit, narrowing down 50 states to just four spots on the mountain. The episode also features TikTok shoutouts, sponsor mentions, and the new “Get Off My Porch” segment.

Chasing inner peace often backfires. This book summary reveals the counterintuitive training that actually builds happiness. The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama, the key ideas in minutes. Read the full summary free: https://read.getstoryshots.com/the-art-of-happiness Follow the show and a new book lands in your feed every day. The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama: An audiobook summary and review by StoryShots.

“You're creating change just by being you.” — Stephanie Kaplan Losing her father at 14 was a defining moment for Stephanie Kaplan. The monarch butterfly became her beacon of light on her wedding day in 2020, and she was escorted down the aisle with a kaleidoscope of monarch butterflies serendipitously. It was a sign to Stephanie that her father was indeed with her. After working in tech and sales, Stephanie took the leap into entrepreneurship and became a coach, helping founders, executives, and investors navigate the personal side of leadership, growth, and success.In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “Learning How To Define Happiness,” we talk about recognizing your potential, trusting your path, and knowing that no one can take away your gifts or what you're capable of creating.Because happiness might just begin with seeing yourself and your possibilities more clearly.

Two things have to be true if your joy is never to be taken from you. One is that the source of your joy lasts forever and the other is that you last forever.

In this episode, Marie sits down with meditation teachers Krishnaji and Preethaji to explore how to stop getting trapped in what they call a "suffering state" and start experiencing more peace, happiness, and connection - regardless of what's happening around you. You'll discover the difference between having a problem and suffering over it, a simple practice for releasing negative thoughts and emotions, and one major clue that you're not fully living in the present. If your brain has a habit of replaying the past or rehearsing everything that could go wrong, this conversation is for you. If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo  COME SAY HI! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo  Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo X: http://www.x.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU:  Stop Guessing What to Write: Revenue on Repeat Builds Your Voice, Your Offer, & Your Scripts in Minutes → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/rev-on-repeat/  Get More Clients in 30 Days with a Personalized Revenue Plan → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/get-more-clients-in-30-days/  Build Your $250K Offer in Minutes Using my Proven Frameworks → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/build-your-250k-offer/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3701: The Mad Fientist explains why reaching his financial independence number left him no happier than the day before, and how chasing it in isolation made him miserable. Drawing on Nassim Nicholas Taleb's idea that happiness is best pursued as a negative, he argues that the real payoff of financial independence is the power to subtract whatever makes you unhappy. The journey, not the finish line, is where the value is. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/happiness-through-subtraction/ Quotes to ponder: "Financial independence isn't the answer to all your problems and it won't be the source of all your happiness." "Having money in the bank allows you to say goodbye to all the things that make you unhappier." "A big number in the bank is relatively meaningless but using that money to remove the things from your life that make you unhappy is priceless." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Examining our beliefs can transform the way we see the world — and even change how we relate to the people we care about. This week, bestselling author Nir Eyal talks about his new book, Beyond Belief, and explains how our beliefs quietly shape our behavior, our happiness, and our ability to persist through life's challenges. He explains how beliefs influence our motivation, our emotional responses, and the suffering we unintentionally create for ourselves. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by your own patterns, this episode offers a fresh, science‑backed way forward. In this episode, you'll learn: How examining our beliefs allows us to approach relationships with more clarity and compassion. How to identify limiting beliefs that increase suffering and sabotage motivation. A simple, evidence‑based technique for transforming painful beliefs into empowering ones.

Lying on the couch scrolling your phone is inactivity. But it is not rest. In this episode I draw a clear distinction between what restores a human being and what merely passes the time. Genuine rest produces something on the other side: more capacity, quieter mind, a body that has had a chance to repair. Most of what we call rest keeps the nervous system engaged, stimulated, and reacting, which means nothing actually recovers. I share a useful framework for thinking about the different kinds of rest, physical, mental, sensory, and emotional, and why most of us are deficient in at least two or three of them regardless of how many hours we spend on the couch. I also share honestly what actually restores me versus what I used to mistake for restoration. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #RestVsDoingNothing #MidlifeWomen #Recovery #SensoryRest #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #RestorativeRest #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth

Most pet brands sell function. Denzel's Dog Treats built its challenger brand around something very different: Happiness!! In this conversation, I speak with founders James and Nathan about how they spotted an emotional gap in the pet category and used brand strategy, packaging, product format and occasion-based innovation to turn dog treats into something much bigger than a functional purchase.And the commercial results are what make this such an interesting story for founders scaling consumer brands. A Valentine's activation delivered around 15–17x the rate of sale of a normal promotion, with more than 60% of shoppers buying it having not previously bought from pet. Their advent calendar has become their bestselling SKU despite only being available for part of the year. We get into how seasonal innovation moved from “marketing stunt” to revenue channel, why they designed for grocery, hospitality and online from day one, and how becoming obsessive about the brand experience helped Denzel's create genuinely incremental growth.Use code BGH25 for 25% off Denzel's NEW Advent Calendars from https://www.denzels.co.uk/products/advent-calendarDetails below **Redeemable from https://www.denzels.co.uk/products/advent-calendar only25% off Advent CalendarApplies to one-time purchasesNo minimum purchase requirementOne use per customerCan't combine with other discountsEarly bird discount, active from 15 Sept to 22 Sept (23:59)What You'll LearnHow James and Nathan identified an emotional white space in a category dominated by functional positioning.Why Denzel's spent roughly 30–50% of its initial £25,000 startup loan on brand, design and packaging.How Valentine's treats generated around 15–17x normal promotional rate of sale and attracted shoppers who had never previously bought from pet.Why seasonal NPD has evolved into an acquisition funnel that can ultimately drive shoppers into the core Denzel's range.How to design products and formats around new channels and occasions rather than simply competing for space within your existing category.Key Topics DiscussedBuilding a pet brand around the “happiness exchange” between dogs and their ownersBorrowing inspiration from consumer brands such as BEAR rather than the existing pet categoryUsing Denzel himself as the central brand characterStarting the business with a £25,000 loanInvesting disproportionately in packaging and brand from day oneDesigning dog treats to work in grocery, cafés, pubs and onlineCreating selection boxes, Valentine's treats, Easter products, birthday products and advent calendarsBringing a Tesco Valentine's idea from conversation to delivery in only a few monthsDriving incremental category shoppers rather than simply stealing shareSelling more than 30,000 advent calendars through Denzel's own website during an early launchBecoming a bestseller on Amazon at ChristmasBuilding specific hospitality products including peanut butter brownie, banana bread and pistachio cheesecake treatsOutselling a chocolate Florentine in Caffè NeroThe operational pain behind seasonal forecasting and manufacturingTurning seasonal innovation into a repeatable retail growth modelBuilding the UK blueprint before selectively expanding into EuropeWhy packaging has to do more of the selling in crowded grocery categoriesTargeting what Denzel's calls “Gen Zennial pet parents”Useful links https://www.instagram.com/thedenzelstory/?hl=enhttps://www.denzels.co.uk/collections/shop-our-treats?srsltid=AfmBOorqeOYT4jb5u60GQa-AtYmjaba8MHZRynjaGkfn1vmkOy_DcN5ACommunity and review requestDid you get a nugget of value from this chat? If so, PLEASE share your thanks by hitting FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to Brand Growth Heroes on your favourite podcast app, and even LEAVE A REVIEW - both of these actions make a MASSIVE difference to our mission to help more founders just like you.AND by sharing this episode with another founder building a challenger brand, a colleague or a mate who loves business podcasts - or anyone trying to work out how to build a sharper, more focused growth model±Join our community Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brandgrowthheroes) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-growth-heroes/ Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@brandgrowthheroes)Fiona Fitz runs lots of great programmes, courses and coaching sessions. 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Then join Fiona's NextGen CPG WhatsApp group for founders leaning in to the value that a leadership approach to engaging with AI can unlock for businesses like yours.Sponsor*** Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor — Joelson, the commercial law firm ***If you're a founder, you already know how much energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with consumers.But scaling a CPG business also brings legal complexities that can make or break your growth journey - from contracts and regulatory compliance to protecting your intellectual property.That's why we're proud to partner with Joelson, the leading commercial law firm specialising in helping founders of scaling consumer brands.Joelson works with brands like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, and advised the innocent founders on their landmark sale to Coca-Cola - and still work with them at JamJar Investments today!Joelson is offering a FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION to all BGH listeners (hello@joelsonlaw.com or https://joelsonlaw.com/contact/) - we highly recommend you take them up on it!CreditsThanks to our Sound Engineer Gyp Buggane at Ballagroove.com

The New Thing Gap - What retail took away when it took away the friction, with NYT editor Eric Athas.In 1995, buying a pair of sneakers cost you 30 minutes and five miles of driving. Today it takes about four seconds. New York Times editor Eric Athas spent four years reporting on what that trade did to people, and he has a name for the thing retail deleted: the new thing gap. Eric's book, Saying No to New, is out now. He interviewed Ricardo in 2024 for the consumer research behind it, and Ricardo shows up on page 41 explaining why off-price stores keep shipping in fresh inventory to keep shoppers hunting. This episode puts that quote back in front of the industry that inspired it. Ricardo and Casey take Eric through the uncomfortable version of the question. If the gap between wanting something and owning it was where the customer used to think, what happens to shoppers now that frictionless shopping has closed it? And what happens when agentic commerce deletes the last click? Eric's answer about AI shopping assistants is the line that sticks: we may have built the perfect motivated reasoning machine. This is not an anti-retail hour. Eric says plainly that the goal was never to say no to every new thing. He walks through the Iron Man method for deciding what to let in, the case for useful friction, why Ed O'Brien's research shows we are wrong about familiar things in a predictable direction, and the curb cut test that separates real innovation from innovation theater. Casey pushes him on whether there is a business on the other side of this, built on rediscovery instead of replacement. If you are building for agentic commerce this year or defending a frictionless shopping roadmap to someone who signs the checks, this hour will give you better questions than the ones you walked in with.In This Episode, You'll Learn.•       Why the distance between seeing something new and owning it collapsed from 30 minutes and five miles to about four seconds, and what the industry removed along with it•       Where useful friction belongs, plus the audit Eric uses to find the access points worth slowing down•       Who an agentic commerce agent is optimizing for: the shopper, the retailer, or the company that built the agent•       Why an AI shopping assistant that agrees with you is the magic pill effect with a bigger engine•       The Iron Man method in three steps: name what matters, refuse what conflicts with it, accept what supports it•       What Ed O'Brien's repeat-experience research means for brands that want to sell quality instead of replacement•       How the Diderot effect turns one new desk into a new dining table, and what retailers owe people on the failure side of a purchase•       The curb cut test for telling genuine innovation from innovation theater, and why Eric changed his mind about AI glasses•       Ricardo's story about the UK retailer that cut buyer's-remorse returns in half by asking better questions at the shelf, and why frictionless shopping in reverse is the part retail keeps skippingSupport our sponsors.There's still time to join us at RetailClub AI Festival next week.From the founders of Shoptalk and Groceryshop, RetailClub AI Festival brings together 2,000 industry leaders from September 22 to 24 for three days fully outdoors in Huntington Beach focused entirely on how AI is transforming retail. Hear from 150 leaders shaping how AI is being used across the industry, explore the technologies changing how retail works, and connect with senior leaders from across retail, brands, technology and investment. Late registration is available at retailclub.com/retail-razor-podcast.We'll see you in Huntington Beach!W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University.ASU is a leading public research university and its W. P. Carey School of Business is the largest in the United States. AI-Enabled Supply Chain Strategy is a 3-day executive program running October 5-7, built by the #2-ranked Supply Chain Management department. The program is designed for senior leaders setting AI strategy across procurement, logistics, and operations.Register at https://specialevents.asu.edu/878064 with ID Code retailrazorasu for $1,500 off.Subscribe & Follow.How much did you love this episode? Drop us a 5‑star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode and check out the other shows in the Retail Razor Podcast Network: Retail Transformers, Blade to Greatness, and Data Blades.Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://go.retailrazor.com/utubeFeatured guest.Eric Athas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericathas/Deputy Editor, Newsroom Development & Support. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com“Saying No to New: Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness―and How to Take Back Your Life.”https://sayingnotonew.comEric Athas is an editor at the New York Times, where he helps journalists learn new tools and skills they can use to tell stories. Before joining the Times in 2016, he worked at NPR and the Washington Post. His work has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and the Nieman Journalism Lab. Athas lives with his wife and two children in Brooklyn.Chapters.00:00 Teaser 00:43 Show Intro 05:30 Welcome to the Retail Razor Show, Eric Athas! 06:25 The Painter's Lie: Why We Believe New Is Always Better 09:14 When Does Upgrading Stop Feeling Like a Win? 13:50 The Beetle Trap: Why Our Brains Are Wired for Novelty 16:50 How Retailers Engineer You Into Buying More 22:10 The Vanishing Gap Between Wanting and Buying 33:38 The Magic Pill Effect: Why AI Tells You What You Want to Hear 41:04 The Iron Man Method: Finding Your Anchor in a World of New 45:05 Rediscovering the Familiar: Why Old Things Still Work 58:03 The Diderot Effect: How One New Purchase Ruins Everything Else 01:04:11 The Curb Cut Test: How to Know What's Worth Saying Yes To 01:12:21 Show CloseMeet your hosts.Helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voice for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Thought Leader in Retail and eCommerce, a Top 25 Thought Leader in Careers, a Top 50 Thought Leader in Agentic AI, AGI and Management, and a Top 100 Thought Leader in AI Ethics, Marketing, Digital Transformation andTransformation. Thinkers 360 also awarded him an Elite Expert Certification in Retail, a Master Expert Certification in Management, and named him a Certified Expert in AI, Marketing, and Digital Transformation. Thinkers 360 also named him a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformationand the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the partner marketing leader for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T, and CEO of Luxlock. She is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2026, and Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, Casey is obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer and is slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! Episode Music.Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Overclocked, and E-Motive from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

Dr. Arthur Brooks, PhD, professor at Vanderbilt University and senior fellow at Harvard Business School, is an expert on the science of happiness. He shares the three “macronutrients” of true happiness and tools for you to understand what specifically is in the way of you accessing more happiness and a sense of purpose. Dr. Brooks' work goes beyond stories and observations by offering potent self-discovery tools for you to identify what truly matters most to you and how to shape your life around those things, and doing so, experience more joy and fulfillment. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/298-arthur-brooks Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Arthur Brooks (00:02:40) Public Science Education (00:04:18) Happiness, Unhappiness, Tool: 3 Macronutrients of Happiness (00:07:44) #1: Enjoyment, Pleasure; Animal Impulses vs Moral Aspirations; Exercise (00:17:35) Sponsors: OurPlace & Helix Sleep (00:20:41) Positive Self-Reflection, Public Commitments & Declare Moral Aspiration (00:26:45) Moral Differences, Politics (00:34:02) Tool: Proper Leisure & Values; Enrichment (00:41:47) Deepening Relationships & Shared Suffering (00:48:50) Sponsor: AG1 (00:50:08) #2: Satisfaction, Struggle & Purpose (00:56:32) Struggle & Leisure, High Achievers; Happier with Age, Retirement (01:03:26) #3: Meaning, Regret, Idols (01:10:10) Sponsor: David (01:11:20) Regret, Tool: Identifying Your Idol, Four Idols (01:29:29) Vices & Virtues, Resisting Vices & Pursuing Moral Aspirations (01:35:50) Admiration & Unique Self-Expression; Heroes (01:44:43) Teaching & Sharing Knowledge (01:49:55) Sponsor: LMNT (01:51:15) Idols & Hedonic Treadmill, Addictive Behaviors & Quantification (01:58:26) Life Meaning & Fundamental Experiences, Tool: Break Technology Addiction (02:07:02) Faith, Gradual Exploration, Desire for the Divine (02:12:20) Atheism, Death & Nonexistence; Practice Before Feeling (02:18:18) Practicing Faith, Aging & Deepening Faith; Prayer Practice (02:26:53) Spouse Relationship; Addiction, Workaholism (02:35:06) Meaning of Your Life, Tool: 3 Questions of Meaning (02:43:25) Acknowledgments, Pilgrimages (02:47:23) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven jurors voted to let Lindsay Clancy walk. One black man said no — and investigators showed up at his house. Paula Devlin put him on national television. The newsroom printed his dismissed charge, his restraining order, and his eviction. Stephen A. Smith sat three hours with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill and got his words handed back cut. Same play, bigger stage. Male authority is not respected in America anymore. A hero is a man with nothing left to protect himself with, but who still says no. ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - Sealed Jury List and the Exposed Holdout Juror 1:00 - Paula Devlin Identifies the Holdout Juror on TV 3:25 - The Juror and Stephen A. Smith, Cover Stripped Off 6:06 - Why Only the Dissenting Juror Was Scrutinized 7:07 - Would You Sacrifice Family for Happiness 9:01 - Happiness vs Holiness and the Clancy Verdict 12:52 - Shemeka on Women Chasing Happiness Outside God 15:00 - Delano and the Disobedient Negro Trope 19:48 - Dre on O.J., George Floyd, and Moral Authority 23:50 - Why Conservatives Rallied Behind the Juror 31:01 - Is It Wrong to Celebrate a Black Holdout Juror 36:06 - Final Thoughts on Standing Alone ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/DelanoSquires  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are 62 and 59 years old, yet look significantly younger. During their press tour for their new movie, some people are saying “this standard feels impossible, why can't we just age!”.  In today's episode, I talk about the crone era: a phase in a woman's elder life where she stops seeking approval, embraces her hard-earned wisdom, and unapologetically prioritizes her own desires.

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author. What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice? Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew's thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline's leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day (07:16) Can You Actually Train Your Willpower? (18:21) The Hidden Formula for Better Learning and Focus (30:47) What Are the Best Protocols to Manage Stress? (39:06) The Optimal Mindset for Learning (42:34) Is Presence the Secret to Happiness? (53:21) Why Men Reevaluate Everything in Their Late 20s (58:20) How to Make Sense of Life's Contradictions (01:15:14) Do We Already Have the Tools to Be Healthy? (01:20:11) Is This the Ultimate Detox Protocol for Microplastics? (01:29:45) The Devastating Toxin Exposure on 9/11 (01:33:51) How Dangerous Are Nicotine Pouches? (01:42:45) The Spiciest Protocols That Didn't Make the Book (01:44:14) Can These Protocols Be Scientifically Proven? (01:54:54) Are Golden Retrievers the Ultimate Life Hack? (02:02:58) Why Being Admired by Your Heroes Hits Different (02:08:53) VO2 Max vs Zone 2: Which Matters More? (02:25:26) What Happened to Andrew's iPad Octopus? (02:29:34) The Section Andrew Doesn't Want You to Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Benepe, managing director & chief development officer, Fort Tryon Park Conservancy, talks about the unique features of Fort Tryon Park, and the value of parks in general to our collective health and happiness.Photo: People enjoy Brooklyn's Prospect Park as trees near their peak autumn foliage on October 27, 2022 in New York City. New York's foliage, especially trees upstate, are reaching their full fall colors in the coming days. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 519: What Therapists Get Wrong—and How to Fix It Hosts:Kevin Cornelius, LMFTDr. David BurnsGuest: Jeremy Karmel What happens when therapy becomes something you simply keep doing rather than something that actually helps you get better? In this lively and provocative episode of The Feeling Good Podcast, Kevin Cornelius, LMFT, joins Dr. David Burns and Jeremy Karmel for a candid conversation about some of the biggest problems they see in modern mental health care—and what therapists can do differently. Jeremy brings a unique perspective to the discussion: he experienced severe depression in college and spent months in different therapies and therapy groups without getting better. Then, working with one of David Burns' students, he discovered powerful cognitive therapy techniques that produced dramatic results in just two weeks. The experience left him both grateful and frustrated—and motivated to understand why effective treatment can sometimes be so difficult to find. David, Kevin, and Jeremy explore several common pitfalls in therapy, including the failure to measure results, getting lost in the past, talking about problems in vague and general terms, and assuming that every therapist is qualified to treat every kind of problem. Accountability: Is Therapy Actually Working? The conversation begins with one of David's central concerns: accountability. If someone has been coming to therapy for months—or even years—how do they know whether treatment is actually helping? Kevin shares his own experience of spending several years in therapy without clearly defined goals or any systematic testing of progress. Although he valued the relationship with his therapist, he now sees the lack of specific goals and measurement as a major limitation. By contrast, his current approach involves establishing concrete treatment goals and measuring progress before and after sessions. Jeremy points out that many people in therapy cannot even answer a basic question: What are you working on? Without clear goals, it becomes difficult for patients to hold therapists—or themselves—accountable for results. Do We Really Need to Find the Cause in the Past? The group then tackles another controversial question: Does effective therapy require uncovering the origins of a problem in childhood or the distant past? David tells the story of a woman with a severe elevator phobia who had been told in psychoanalysis that the roots of her fear were in childhood—and that overcoming it might take several more years. During a workshop, David instead helped her confront the feared elevator directly. Within minutes, her fear disappeared, and she subsequently rode skyscraper elevators without difficulty. The larger point isn't that the past is irrelevant. Rather, David argues that therapy can become unnecessarily focused on discovering hypothetical causes when the more practical question is: What is bothering you right now, and what can we do about it? The conversation extends this idea to trauma and PTSD. David describes an approach that focuses primarily on the patient's current distress rather than repeatedly dwelling on the traumatic history. Jeremy shares an example of someone whose debilitating trauma-related flashbacks improved after confronting the traumatic memory directly. From General Problems to Specific Moments: The Power of Fractals Another major theme is the distinction between general problems and specific problems. People commonly come into therapy saying things like: "I don't know who I am." "I have low self-esteem." "I'm bad at relationships." "I'm always depressed." "I have trouble with people." But what does that actually mean? David and Kevin argue that the therapist's job is to find a specific moment when the supposedly general problem was actually happening. What was going on? Where were you? Who was there? What were you feeling? And, most importantly, what were you telling yourself? David describes these specific moments as "fractals": individual situations that contain the repeating pattern of a much larger problem. By solving the specific problem, you may simultaneously begin solving the general problem. Jeremy illustrates this with his own tendency to argue. Looking at specific interactions through David's Relationship Journal helped him recognize a recurring pattern: instead of listening and looking for truth in what another person was saying, he would shift into arguing. Is Your Therapist Actually an Expert in Your Problem? The final major theme may be the most provocative: Therapists aren't necessarily experts in every problem their patients bring to therapy. David and Jeremy use dating as an example. A therapist may have extensive training in psychotherapy without having any particular expertise in dating, flirting, relationships, or the practical skills involved in meeting potential partners. Kevin offers an important distinction: therapists don't necessarily need to give advice about every subject. Instead, they can help clients identify the thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and communication patterns that are getting in their way. This leads to a broader principle: therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Different problems require different skills, and therapists should be honest about what they know—and what they don't. Kevin describes how he deliberately developed greater expertise in treating anxiety rather than trying to present himself as an expert in everything. Key Takeaways Therapy should have measurable goals.If you don't know what you're trying to accomplish, it becomes difficult to determine whether therapy is working. Relief and effectiveness aren't necessarily the same thing.A supportive therapeutic relationship can feel valuable while still failing to produce meaningful progress on the problems that brought someone to therapy. Don't automatically assume the past is the key to the cure.The speakers argue that many problems can be addressed more effectively by focusing on what is happening in the present. Get specific.Instead of discussing "low self-esteem," "identity," or "relationship problems" in the abstract, identify a specific recent moment when the problem occurred. Specific moments can reveal larger patterns.The "fractal" concept suggests that a single upsetting interaction may contain the same cognitive and emotional patterns that repeatedly create suffering elsewhere. Therapists aren't experts at everything.A psychotherapy credential doesn't automatically make someone an expert in every problem a client might bring. Specialization matters.Therapists can become much more effective by developing deep expertise in particular problems and treatment methods. Therapists should be willing to say, "I'm not the right person for this."Recognizing the limits of one's expertise can be a sign of professionalism and humility rather than weakness. The ultimate question is simple: Is the patient getting better?For David, Kevin, and Jeremy, accountability means keeping the focus on results—and continually learning better ways to help people achieve them. About This Episode This episode features Dr. David Burns, Kevin Cornelius, LMFT, and Jeremy Karmel, a former therapy client whose own experience with ineffective treatment led him to become deeply involved in developing the Feeling Great app. The conversation is candid, humorous, and intentionally provocative—but its central message is constructive: when therapists identify weaknesses in their approach, measure their results, develop better skills, and remain humble about what they don't know, they can become dramatically more effective. As David puts it near the end of the episode, there are problems in therapy—but there are also solutions, and learning new skills can open the door to much greater effectiveness. About Jeremy Karmel Jeremy Karmel works with David Burns on the Feeling Great app and became passionate about TEAM-CBT after experiencing a dramatic recovery from severe depression during college. After trying numerous forms of therapy without success, he worked with Matt May and experienced a complete clearing of his depression in approximately two weeks. If You Enjoyed This Episode If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe to The Feeling Good Podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who struggles with anxiety or avoidance. Your support helps more people discover practical, evidence-based tools for overcoming fear and building happier lives. Listener Survey We'd love to hear from you!Your feedback helps shape future episodes and allows us to create content that is as helpful and meaningful as possible. Please use this link to take the feedback survey and share your thoughts with us about this episode.Your voice matters—and as David points out in this episode, sometimes the most important conversations begin when we're willing to express what we're really thinking and feeling. Thank you for listening to The Feeling Good Podcast! Contact Information Kevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness!

If love makes you suspicious, compliments make you uncomfortable, and happiness makes you wait for something bad to happen…this episode might explain your entire life. Because what if your insecurity isn't a personality flaw? What if your brain learned, somewhere along the way, that feeling good about yourself is dangerous? Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco is back with fascinating new science about why insecurity can survive years of therapy, affirmations, self-help, and “working on yourself” (and what can finally begin to change it). Here's the mind-bending part: Your memories don't just record your past. They predict your future. And when your brain expects rejection, humiliation, or abandonment, even love and success can feel threatening. But those old memories aren't necessarily fixed. Dr. Franco explains how the science of memory reconsolidation may help change the way the past continues to live inside you. You'll learn: Why compliments, love, and success can actually make you feel worse Why you can feel deeply insecure even when you can't explain why How old memories can quietly shape what you expect from yourself and others How memory reconsolidation can begin changing the emotional impact of the past Why affirmations sometimes backfire when you have low self-worth How to recognize when deeper support may be the right next step If you've spent years trying to “love yourself” and wondering why nothing seems to stick, you need to hear this. You may not need another pep talk. You may finally need to understand what your brain has been trying to protect you from. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self P.S. Ready to stop letting old insecurities run the show? Book a free consultation with a Growing Self clinician and get matched with the right person to help you do this deeper work. Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Skylight — Stay connected with the people you love through beautiful digital calendars and photo frames designed for real family life. Learn more at skylightcal.com/lhs

You do not have to choose between a successful practice and a life that feels good to live. In this special episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy welcomes back Dr. Eric Block for an honest conversation about dental burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the quiet pressure to keep pushing when something in your practice or life needs attention. Dr. Block shares a practical, compassionate perspective on building mental wellness, stronger leadership, and systems that reduce stress for dentists and their teams. You will hear why small, intentional changes can create more freedom, confidence, and enjoyment in a demanding career. Choose the change that gives you back your life.Dr. Eric Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, FAADS, FIADFE, is a full-time practicing dentist, author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur committed to helping dental professionals build more sustainable careers. Based in Acton, Massachusetts, he is the creator of The Stress-Free Dentist brand and host of The Stress-Free Dentist Show. Dr. Block is also the co-founder of the International Academy of Dental Life Coaches and Flomo, a workflow and SOP platform designed to help dental practices train teams, protect institutional knowledge, and run more smoothly. Through his books, education, and advocacy, he brings a practical voice to the conversation around professional well-being in dentistry.Show notes:(3:34) From dental burnout to meaningful change(7:56) Taking action to shift negative patterns(10:33) Breaking free from dentistry's negativity cycle(12:18) Why dentists keep pushing through pain(17:36) Building skills and enjoying dentistry again(21:17) The three T's that renew practice(23:23) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations. https://truetomemethod.com/(26:15) Flomo creates calmer, more efficient practices(31:59) Systems reduce staff turnover stress(36:49) Leadership, vulnerability, and self-comparison(40:04) OutroConnect with Dr. Eric Block:Website: https://useflomo.com/ Email: ericmblock@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericblockdmd/_______________________IMPORTANT LINKS:Empower Her Retreat:Dates: October 1–4, 2026Location: Taos, New MexicoWebsite: empowerherretreat.orgRadical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

Today's Promise: John 17:13 What if you could experience joy even when life isn't going the way you hoped? In today's episode, we look at Jesus' prayer in John 17:13, where He asked the Father to give His followers the "full measure" of His joy. That prayer wasn't just for His disciples; it is a prayer we can claim today.   There is a difference between happiness and true Christian joy. Happiness depends on our circumstances, while the joy of Jesus remains even when life is difficult. It comes from knowing that God is with us, that He is in control, and that He is working out His good purposes in our lives.   Jesus lived with this kind of joy, and through the Holy Spirit, that same joy is available to you.   Whatever you are facing today, you don't have to let your circumstances steal your joy. You can live in the fullness of the joy Jesus prayed for you.    

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4154: Ira Israel counts down ten remedies for the low-grade dissatisfaction that chasing happiness produces, starting with the paradox that pursuing happiness reliably causes misery. He covers releasing expectations, replacing more-better-different with gratitude and acceptance, building self-worth through self-discipline, and choosing authenticity over the persona built to survive childhood. His closing point is that the only thing strongly correlated with happiness is trustworthy, loving relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Quotes to ponder: "Pursuing happiness actually causes misery." "The only thing that correlates strongly with authentic happiness is trustworthy, positive, loving relationships" "This moment is everything that you will ever have." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Somewhere between the bodybuilding world and the wellness world, we lost something important in the conversation about strength. It got reduced to metabolism and body composition. In this episode I make the case that building genuine physical strength does something that calorie math cannot explain: it changes your identity. I share my own experience training with Ido Portal and how that period of physical fortification arrived at the same time as one of the most courageous professional pivots of my life. I do not think that was a coincidence. I also share the emerging research on the connection between muscle mass and cognitive health, including studies showing a significant association between muscle loss and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Strength is not a vanity project. It is a long-term investment in how you think, how you function, and how long you hold on to both. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #StrengthTraining #MidlifeWomen #MuscleHealth #AlzheimersRisk #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #StrengthAndMind #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth

Chris Naugle is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founded of The Money School. A former pro snowboarder who rose from a lower-middle-class upbringing, he has built and owned 17 companies and managed over $30 million in financial assets.    Chris teaches the "Be Your Own Bank"/Infinite Banking Concept to help people control cash flow and escape traditional banking systems. Naugle has been featured on HGTV and Forbes and hosts the Money School Podcast.   0:00: Early Lessons in Saving 6:00: Snowboarding and his first business of Phat Clothing 12.00: Hardship, Sports, and Character Development 16:00: Success, Comparison, and Happiness 21:00: Wealth, and why retirement sounds awful 26.00: Time-Limited Pursuits and Personal Fulfillment 31.00: Why we have to play our own Game (not confirming) 30:00: Why we need more Focus and Loyalty, and Long-Term Relationships 46:00: Grit, and the Limits of Success 52.00: The "pay yourself first" principle from *The Richest Man in Babylon*. 56:00: Avoiding Quick-Money Strategies   Until next time, love and good vibes.     #fatherhood #selfimprovement #health #entrepreneur Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI