Podcasts about what is happiness

From ‘make your bed' to ‘stand up straight', Jordan Peterson returns with some more radical rules to revolutionise love, sex, and marriage   Dr Jordan Peterson is a world-renowned former Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of the online education platform Peterson Academy. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' and ‘We Who Wrestle With God: Perceptions of the Divine'.  In this conversation, Dr Jordan and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden dangers of pornography, how to overcome loneliness, the real reason divorces happen, and why society has become sexless.  00:00 Intro 02:14 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:32 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:44 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital Relevant to Your Story? 15:25 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:36 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:42 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:04 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:07 Why Were There So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:21 The Importance of Sales 49:09 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:14 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:40 Elon Musk's Approach to Business 1:03:14 Work-Life Balance in Startups 1:08:22 Stepping Back as CEO of LinkedIn 1:12:15 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 1:13:55 Political Stance as a Billionaire 1:18:09 Trump's Redeeming Qualities 1:22:30 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 1:24:59 Freedom of Speech Explained 1:33:01 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 1:38:55 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 1:41:10 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 1:51:20 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 1:59:37 How Do We Learn About AI? 2:01:19 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 2:02:43 How Important Is Networking? 2:03:28 Underappreciated Qualities of a Good Entrepreneur 2:06:55 The Qualities You Look For in an Entrepreneur 2:16:19 What Is Happiness to You? 2:20:06 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 2:21:53 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 2:29:48 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 2:32:53 How Do We Know When to Quit? 2:35:22 LinkedIn's Deck 2:38:42 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 2:41:14 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 2:43:26 Last Guest's Question Follow Jordan: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3WeVNeS  Twitter - https://bit.ly/429DFXn  Website - https://bit.ly/4fNbWiF  You can purchase Jordan's book, ‘We Who Wrestle With God', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/7BvitOAI2Pb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible' Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale' and ‘Blitzscaling'.  In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn't enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia's success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world.  00:00 Intro 02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story? 15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:23 The Importance of Sales 49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:43 Elon Musk's Approach to Business 01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups 01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn 01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire 01:18:11 Trump's Redeeming Qualities 01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X 01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI? 02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 02:01:45 How Important Is Networking? 02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur 02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur 02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You? 02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit? 02:34:25 LinkedIn's Deck 02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 02:42:28 Last Guest's Question Follow Reid:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OVphKO  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3OSw33O  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZP4GxT  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/IqXyrFoeiPb  You can pre-order Reid's book, ‘Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/6iAtlcEeiPb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #18 Peter Teuscher is coming from Hamburg, Germany (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Peter via his website peterteuscher.com (blog, podcast PETER TEUSCHER – Rethinking Happiness)About our guest: Peter Teuscher is a seasoned life/business/basketball coach, leadership trainer, and author -  whose book, "Rethinking Happiness – and the Beliefs that Guide you" – breaksdown the complexities of happiness.  With a unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical strategies, Peter is committed to helping others navigate their own path to happiness and success; offering a refreshing perspective on how individuals can achieve their own definition of happiness. What sets Peter apart is not just professional expertise, but also his personal journey of growth and resilience. Overcoming battles with depression and anxiety, Peter has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing transformation is possible no matter the current state of your life.Peter, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the people you serve, having the courage to uproot your life in Canada in order to reach for your dreams, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…TOTD – “Find out who you are and then do it on purpose.”                    Dolly PartonBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!https://www.peterteuscher.comIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…What is WINNING?Congrats on the release of your book – 2/22/24 Rethinking Happiness – and the beliefs that guide you…WHAT IS HAPPINESS and has your definition changed over the years?The value of hardship, struggle, difficulty…How important is communication as a skill…empathy…define it…What is leadership?Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our best life?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Legacy   

What is happiness? Investigate how happiness is created, what it's really like, and learn to access the simple happiness of right now.About Jay Michaelson:Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson is the author of ten books, including his newest, The Secret That Is Not A Secret: Ten Heretical Tales. In his “other career,” Jay is a columnist for The Daily Beast, and was a professional LGBTQ activist for ten years. Jay is an ordained rabbi and has taught meditation in secular, Buddhist, and Jewish context for eighteen years.To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “What Is Happiness.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I was considering this difference between happiness, which is temporal, and joy, which is  a state of mind that can be present even in dark times. How are they different? How would one be able to tell the difference? Listen and read my blog: https://whilewerestillhere.com and https://grimtea.comReach me at kathy@whilewerestillhere.comStarting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show.The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch.

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we are taking a colorful look at joy as we explore its meaning and presence, contemplating the idea, if joy were a color…When pure joy overflows and becomes so tangible you can reach out and touch, what color do you see? Maybe you're still waiting for that type of joyful overabundance to show itself in your life and that's okay. Want some good news? Joy resides inside of you and once you remove the barriers and unlock the resistance, it has room to activate in your life. Joy is defined as  a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. When did you feel a strong sense of pride, love, or gratitude? Were you beaming? Eyes sparkling? Body radiating positive energy? Don't overlook these joyful moments thinking joy has to be a steady state to be real. These moments, when recognized and celebrated, will be motivation for more! I had a friend use the term, “if joy were a color..” when describing a social encounter where a person was communicating a recent win. She overheard this conversation and witnessed the winner so full of joy that she radiated a tangible experience. What a beautiful thought. Days, weeks, months, or even years can get messy and distracting. Our focus can be easily be misdirected and we can feel like we're barely getting by. Who has time for joy?  George Bernard Shaw said, “This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” Let's look at this idea from a few different angles… Dr. Jamie D. Aten shares What Is Joy and What Does It Say About Us? An interview with Dr. Pamela King on the meaning and depth of joy. Found at psychologytoday.com Over at compassion.com I found some differences between joy and happiness. Kendra Cherry asks and answers What Is Happiness? Defining Happiness, and How to Become Happier. Found at verywellmind.com On the Yale Youth Ministry Institute's Youtube Channel, I found more from Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King: Purpose & Joy CHALLENGE: Embrace joyful moments and notice the colors and unique feelings that lift your spirit. Don't stop there. Remove any barriers and negative thoughts to release pure joy in your life.   I Know YOU Can Do It!

You look for happiness on the outside because your inherent nature is happiness. Wait, does that make sense? Even though you are made of happiness, you're looking for it on the outside.  I don't get it. Here's the situation. Yes, happiness, better yet bliss, is your nature — but you're not looking at your inherent nature, so you think you don't have it. Thus, you feel you are missing something essential to you — your bliss filled essence is missing. So, you go looking for it.   Watch Gurudevi's full discourse "What Is Happiness" here.  

It's OK to want to have fun! In bizz, in life, in love - the idea of “good vibes only” is where it's at. Jenny has evolved her word for 2023 and taken it to an all-smiles level of growth while having fun. It's time we start to check in with ourselves, take an inventory and really strive to create a life that we want to wake up to. This inspiring pep-talk will remind you of the importance of prioritizing your happy and crushing your goals with the idea of what brings you joy at the front and center.  Get Your Perfect Sports 20% Discount here by using coupon code JVBSave $100 off Your MAXPRO Fitness hereApply for the STRONG Formula Certification Program WORK WITH A TEAM STRONG GIRLS COACHSTRONG Fitness Magazine Subscription Use discount code STRONGGIRL  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox.  Resources:STRONG Fitness MagazineSTRONG Fitness Magazine on IGTeam Strong GirlsCoach JVB Follow Jenny on social media:InstagramFacebookYouTube 

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Email me at hello@franexcell.com with any questions or take aways! For more, head over to: www.franexcell.com/ What Is Happiness?   What is happiness?     Oof, big question!   What is this big thing that so many of us spend our lives trying to find?   Do you actually know specifically?   How will you know when you have it?   What happiness looks and feels like will vary from one person to another, yet we all feel like we're chasing the same thing.   It can feel pretty elusive and hard to nail down.   I could ask 500 of you what happiness meant to you and end up with 500 different answers!   It's another part of our collective human experience that we may have never even thought to question or dig into.   Like so many things. We walk around on auto pilot making assumptions based on our own maps of the world and think that everyone else thinks the same as us, or should think the same as us.   But sometimes even that part isn't clear. What do we REALLY think?   This is why I love digging into our own psyches. It's SO fascinating when you really look into the things we believe, think and feel. It's so subjective and can often be changed simply by daring to look a little closer and pick apart our unconscious programming and natural learned protection mechanisms.   It's also entirely likely that me asking you this question today, and in 10 years time, and 10 years ago, would have completely different answers.   And yet we can feel like we're chasing this elusive happiness without realising we might already have it.   It comes down to perspective again. You might have something big going on that isn't ideal, but could you still be happy underneath it all?   Can you have that not ideal thing going on and not judge it or transpose it over to all other areas of your life and still be able to say you're happy?   To some people happiness might be joy, elation, laughter.    To some it might look and feel like peace and contentment.   To some people it might be love and connection.   To some people it might look like passion and purpose.   To some it might be high levels of self esteem and pride.   To some it might look and feel simply like acceptance.   So what is it?   Is happiness something that it's realistic to expect to feel all the time?   Is happiness a fleeting feeling or a more general state?   Is it a passive or active state?  Meaning, do you have a responsibility in it or is it just something that happens to you?   I often love doing a little deep dive into what certain emotions and feelings really look like for me.  Without society's opinions and the opinions of other people.    Really allowing myself to dig in and essentially create a map of that emotion according to me.   I often find some surprises in there.   What words do I associate with it?     What feelings do I associate with it?   Where do I feel it in my body and what does it specifically feel like?   How much can I name about this emotion and its qualities?   It creates some next level self awareness and real clarity over what you want and how you are going to achieve it.    The kind of awareness that most people simply don't get to without the desire to what I call ‘seek to understand'. I mean that in the context of self, others, society and the world.   The more you can question, be curious and understand yourself, other people, society and the world the more sense everything makes.    I find mapping out an emotional state can also give me more of a map on how to reach it too.   It takes away any judgement around perhaps not having it, or having it if it's something like anxiety for example, and replaces it with curiosity.   When your filters are clouded by other people's and societies and cultural filters it's usually very difficult to really find what you're looking for.   The waters are a little muddy.   It can be clouded by what we think it ‘should' or is ‘supposed' to look like.   There's so much nuance to the human condition, to our feelings, our thoughts, our behaviours and it's easy to assume we're all singing from the same hymn sheet but in reality we simply aren't.   Our own experiences throughout our lives, particularly before we're 8 years old have shaped a lot of our expectations.    I mean let's be honest, Disney and romcoms have a LOT to answer for here too!   Do you know what makes you happy?   Is that different to what brings you joy?   Joy tends to be fleeting and happiness more long lasting.   Let's look at this a different way. Do you know specifically what STOPS your happiness or interferes with it?   Do you feel like other people or external things are required for you to be able to feel it?   The reality is there is no one universally agreed upon definition of happiness.   Different cultures have different words and expectations when it comes to happiness.    If you compare America to Japan for example, happiness looks very very different.    In America happiness is seen as more joyful, energetic and in Japan it's more calm and serene.    So many people, when you ask what's important to them and what do they want for their lives, will say happiness or to be happy.    So I believe it's really important to define what that is for ourselves.   And to make sure we're super clear on the things that do make us happy so we can do more of that.   Emotions are and will always be transient. They're moveable. You're not meant to feel just one thing all the time.   The way I see happiness is that the underlying feeling of contentment and peace can still be there, even when things are a little more rocky.   It's a sense of solidity.    A sense of groundedness.    A sense that everything is always going to turn out ok.   A sense of calm and balance in my nervous system.    That feeling of being able to do a big deep sigh and feel like all is well.  Even if it's not 100% true at that moment.    A sense of satisfaction and optimism.   So you can see, I really don't think happiness is one thing. I think it's a combination of lots of things.    So what is happiness?     Happiness is entirely subjective and exactly what you decide it to be.  And it might be closer than you have allowed yourself to realise.   Fx

What can thinking about death teach us about living life?  Today I am dusting off a classic from the archives to explore the answer to that question. In my 2019 interview with author, songwriter, speaker, and free spirit Bronnie Ware we discuss the freedom that comes with understanding and accepting the sacred gift of time.  Bronnie Ware is devoted to helping others find the courage to embrace life on their own terms and live without regrets. Her international bestselling memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying has been translated into 32 languages and has a movie in the pipeline. Bronnie spent much of her life traveling nomadically and now has a home base in rural Australia.  As you make your resolutions for the coming year, you will not want to miss this episode. We talk about tips for getting clear about what you value in life, how to break out of boxes you don't belong in, why death is a tool for joyful living, what it means to view things on a soul level, and so much more.  Don't miss out on a very special Premium Passport sale to celebrate 10 years of doing the show. Get 50% off the lifetime membership now through January 10th, 2023. If you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport today and get:  Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Tune In To Learn: The process Bronnie followed to commit to writing a book Why growing up on a farm lead to Bronnie's propensity for travel How Bronnie launched on a creative journey Ways that travel has changed for Bronnie over the years The mindset that will help you live without regrets Why time is sacred and how to live a full life on your own terms What it means to look at life through a soul lense How Bronnie found her home base and why she will never leave Why travel will help you get to know yourself in a different way The experiences that taught Bronnie courage is always rewarded And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport today and get 50% off lifetime membership through 1/10/2023 Visit Bronnie's website Get your copy of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing Check out Bronnie's albums Songs For The Soul and Sun Showers Want More? What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard The High Stakes Game of Travel & Life Live Your Bucket List w/ Ryan Jacobson

A video titled "What Is Happiness?" was released on ALLATRA TV in December 2019. In this short video, we will talk to the participants of that conversation about their understanding of what true happiness is. As Igor Mikhailovich Danilov said, "True happiness is Life eternal. True happiness cannot end. And since it cannot end, it means it can exist only when a person gains Life eternal. That's exactly what true happiness is. Thank you!" Video "What is Happiness?" https://youtu.be/imBqCNmvN-0 Videos with Igor Mikhailovich Danilov https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-gwQUB4VIPlpCa4pvsjSqeQZ1N6hLzBB

Are you happy? Where you live and how much money you make go a long way toward determining that. This week, we look at the happiest countries and how much money it takes to be happy. Spoiler alert: the U.S. is not one of the ten happiest countries.  Hosted by Chris and Jeff 1.     Topics0:00:27    Welcome/Intro0:00:40    Disclaimer0:01:12    What Is Happiness?0:04:59    Top 10 Happiest Countries0:38:59    The Price of Happiness0:48:27    Contact/Rate/Subscribe 2.     Additional ResourcesThe Atlantic article referenced in the episodeJacinda Ardern or Mackenzie Phillips? You decideFinnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. We applaud you, Finland. The price of happiness in every country Does Jeff have a reading comprehension problem? The ghetto children curfew was simply a proposal in Denmark—not a current policy.  3.     Merchandise/Support the Showhttps://www.subpartalks.com/support/https://www.subpartalks.com/p/store/ 4.     Contact Us/Follow Us/Rate/Subscribe New episodes Tuesday! Listen, rate, follow, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us: Website:  https://www.subpartalks.com - for anything related to the showTwitter:  @subpartalksFacebook:  subpartalks5.     CreditsSubpar Talks Theme Music: Get Airy! by Sergei Chetvertnykh: SergeQuadrado | PixabaySubpar Talks transition music: Jingle Clean Guitar Funky and Rock Style by Shiden Beats Music: ShidenBeatsMusic | PixabaySupport the show

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Do you have a hard time finding the mental and emotional space to just enjoy the pleasures of life and have fun? Do you mostly push through your endless daily tasks, trying to ignore stress, anxiety, maybe even anger?  Many people feel that this is the most challenging period in their lifetime, which is why fun and pleasure are not at all on their radar. However, studies have shown that if we live this way long term, we are not only overall less productive, we are also shortening our life expectancy. There is a biological reason why we have countless neurons that are all designed for us to experience joy and pleasure. But how can we make use of them if we are always living in a state of struggle and never recharging our system with the things that make our minds and heart truly happy? Are we even allowed to have fun when the world seems to be falling apart? Well, this is what my next guest Dr. Michael Rucker has been writing about in his new book, “https://www.amazon.com/Fun-Habit-Disciplined-Pursuit-Wonder-ebook/dp/B09JPGPNQL (The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life)”. So tune in to learn more. Dr Friedemann's Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Dr Rucker Origin Story (00:37) Trying To Use The Tools (3:18) What Was No Longer Working? (7:51) Sometimes There Is More Joy In The Hardship (13:18) What Is Happiness? (19:16) Experience Is Better Than Things (25:02) Find A Replacement Behavior (33:12) Set Of Tools Called Savor (37:50) Change Is Always Hard (42:07) You Don't Just Stop One Thing And Feel Happier (46:11) Meet Dr Mike Rucker: In no particular order: Author. Father. Husband. Organizational psychologist and behavioral scientist. Recovering entrepreneur. Fitness enthusiast with mechanical parts. VW Bus aficionado. Seeker. Traveler. Future astronaut. The story about myself that I tell in my book The Fun Habit starts in 2016, when the tools that I had built as a student of positive psychology suddenly failed me during one of my life's most difficult stretches. Finding myself unhappy, a bit lonely, and burnt out, I began to critically evaluate modern approaches to happiness. I quickly realized how much misinformation is out there. Years of research coalesced as The Fun Habit. The Fun Habit is an action-based approach that helps you critically examine your pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in your life. Website: https://michaelrucker.com/ (https://michaelrucker.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ (https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun/) Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges. Learn more at: https://DrFriedemann.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com//DrFriedemann INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dr.friedemannschaub PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/drfriedemann TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/DrFriedemannS LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfriedemannschaub/

I was asked to do this episode on happiness, and I thought this would be easy. I know a lot about that... what it is and how to have more! For sure! And, given the heaviness of my last episode… a welcomed relief. Well, my goodness was I incorrect in my perception. Not only is this one of my longest podcasts, but what I present here is not cookie-cutter nor like much of the superficial happiness "crap" you find out there. Laughing here yet good googly serious.Ok, so yes, it is work to be happy given current society and world circumstances where so much is stacked against you/us (literally intentionally working to bring our vibrations down, down, down). Everything is positioned to shrink you as well as not to feel good physically and emotionally. So, it is so important to be aware, to battle it with peace (interesting juxtaposition),  and I offer how to be in it yet not of it. Literally, to be happy in the midst of it.I LOVE the Just Be Practice at the end. Reference: So•ros:60 minutes interview 1998https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSyczwuTQfoAmerica's Media Watchdoghttps://www.mrc.org/george-soros-media-mogulThe Daily Wire – Aug 17, 2016 / 9 Things You Need To Know @ So•roshttps://www.dailywire.com/news/9-things-you-need-know-about-george-soros-aaron-bandlerVillage News – June 14, 2022 / George So•ros, the most dangerous man in the world https://www.villages-news.com/2017/09/24/george-soros-dangerous-man-worldGates:The Guardian – April 2021 / Gates is the biggest private owner of farmland in the United States. Why?https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/05/bill-gates-climate-crisis-farmland"The principal danger of private farmland owners like Bill Gates is not their professed support of sustainable agriculture often found in philanthropic work – it's the monopolistic role they play in determining our food systems & land use patterns."PBS Documentary – Nov 2018 / The Eugenics Crusadehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S4MruQkyjIBikram Choudhury :ESPN – May 18, 2018 / Bikram Yoga's Moral Dilemmahttps://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/feature/story/_/id/23539292/after-serious-allegations-founder-bikram-yoga-practitioners-crossroads“He's the yoga version of Harvey Weinstein.”Richest people on Earth:Forbes 2022https://www.forbes.com/billionairesCNBC – April 1, 2022 /Soaring markets helped the richest 1% gain $6.5 trillion https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/01/richest-one-percent-gained-trillions-in-wealth-2021.html “The pandemic wealth boom certainly ranks at or near the top of all the wealth booms over the last 40 years.”Happiness:Very Well Health / The 11 Best Blue Light Blocking Glasses of 2022https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-blue-light-blocking-glasses-4579815National Library of Medicine 2020 / Effects of Meditation on Gene Expression and Epigenetics

Having gone from being a successful business owner to the pain of sharing his soul as a public speaker, previous guest Chris Dawes talks about the priorities as a business owner. He tells us that if you haven't learnt anything or changed anything from the 2 years of lockdown, you have missed the point! In yet another tour de force from third time guest, we talk about responsibility, who and why we are and self awareness. www.scruffymonkey.co.ukAlso, Paul and Jesse are on Twitch, so go and give them a follow: https://www.twitch.tv/bigjesse https://www.twitch.tv/paulnewtonmagic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SponsorsThis isn't really a sponsor as they haven't paid for an advert, it is just a shout out to friends of the show Paul Spicer aka Middle Aged Gamer Guy and Brad Burton with their show Nerdcon! It's at the Arcade club in Bury, on 17th August 2022.www.nerdcon.co.ukBecome a sponsor of the show: https://www.newtonsnuggets.com/sponsorship -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be a guest on nuggets, sign up here: https://www.newtonsnuggets.com/guest Buy the MentalTheft book from here in the UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/MentalTheft-Your-mind-weakest-link/dp/1838254102 Anywhere else in the world, go to Amazon as usual and search MentalTheft (one word).Thanks as usual to Jesse for making the magic happen:https://www.jlawrence-photography.co.uk Check out Paul on: https://www.mentaltheft.co.uk#newtonsnuggets

What Is Happiness?

In this episode, we will talk about what happiness is, what it means to you, and how we experience happiness in our lives. We'll also get into how we are brought up to experience happiness and what happens when someone steals your happiness. So what is happiness? It means different things to different people. To one person, happiness might be a good job and a nice house. To another person, it might mean having a dog or cat. For some people, it's the feeling of being in love. And for others, it's the feeling of being in nature or traveling. It can mean a lot of different things! How do you experience happiness in your life? How are you brought up to experience happiness? What was your parents', siblings', or environment? How did your environment teach you happiness? One thing that's important to remember is that sometimes someone else can steal your happiness by making negative comments or getting upset with you while you're happy. This can put a damper on things—instead of focusing on the thing that made you happy, now you're focused on the other person's hurt feelings! This is called "hijacking"—when someone takes over your thoughts and feelings for their purposes. However, I do wanna let you know and I am excited to announce that I am presenting at the American Dowsers Society at Plymouth University in June. I am doing a live presentation and workshop :) Tickets are available. Message me if you are interested. First come first serve. Here is the information! Hope to see you there! https://dowsers.org/convention-and-conferences

Self awareness question :  How would you define happiness ? What does "being happy" mean to you ? Do you know how is happiness actually defined ?  Key points you'll learn in this episode :  - What is the actual definition of happiness. - Why you can become happier anywhere anytime no matter the external things happening to and around you. -How do I define happiness. - The BIG difference Happiness vs. JOY - Why you don't need to feel happy to be happy. - Images to help you practicing happiness if you have a visual memory,  -  Inner work questions to guide you while you're stepping onto your happiness journey.

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Oftentimes when we think of success, we automatically equate it to finances. But success is so much more than that. Success can be felt and defined in a multitude of ways, and a lot of those ways are outside of today's social media depiction.  In today's drop of the Decide It's Your Turn™ Podcast, Christina shares her thoughts on what success is to her, how to know when you have enough success, and how to find success in your own day-to-day life.In this episode you will learn:What “success” is defined as by Christina and when to know you have enoughWhat social media has lead us to believe about successWhy you should “look up” more Tuning in to the small still voice within How to stop comparing yourself to othersSteps to gain more financial and overall success Text the word "Call" to (501)222-3362 to book a free Discovery Call with Christina or click on the link below to go to her website Sign up for the Decide It's Your Turn Mastermind! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn! Christina Lecuyer's Bio:Christina Lecuyer is a former Professional Golfer, a three-time reality television competitor, Confidence + Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Women with C.L.A.S.S. Mastermind, as well as Decide It's Your Turn: Women's Weekend. Christina's mission in life is to empower people to fully live in their purpose, confidently and successfully! Decide It's Your Turn! PodcastResources and Links:Christina Lecuyer's WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLooking for our Tweets?Christina Lecuyer on YouTubeHashtags : #justbe #worthaf #livealifeyoulove   

How would you describe your current level of happiness and what would need to change to increase it?  This week I am joined by award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Eric Weiner, to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World, and explore what it means to be happy. If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, then you don't want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time spent as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more.  How does traveling make you a better version of yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Tune In To Learn: Why Eric Weiner describes himself as better on the road How taking a break familiarity inspires a fresh outlook The secret benefit of living and traveling expectations free Reasons unhappiness is just as crucial to living a meaningful life How staying true to yourself will never lead you wrong What it was like to live in India foreign war correspondent How to treat the world as a laboratory of ideas Why it's important to let go of things not meant for you How an apartment in Kazakhstan turned into the idea for Eric's first book The unexpected places that taught Eric the most about happiness  What is the difference between an interview and a conversation How to embrace duality to be the best version of yourself The principle embraced in Iceland that leads to greater happiness Eric's best advice for creative writers My biggest takeaways from the book And so much more! Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Get a copy of The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World Check out Eric Weiner's other books on his website Sign up for the Bhutan writing workshop Learn more about Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation Location Indie Want More? What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard How To Add More Play Into Your Life w/ Jeff Harry Settling With The Nomad Spirit + The Beauty in Ugly

The ladies discuss whether women are less happy than they used to be because of unrealistic expectations about life created by social media. Women already feel pressured to “have it all”, but does the content on social media make us feel like we're not doing enough or falling behind those who appear to be living their best life? How do we define happiness and what do we really need to be happy? Is it possible to be happy all the time and would quitting or taking a break from social media help achieve this? Are the relationships we have on social media authentic or does liking, following, and comparing ourselves to the curated and filtered view of other people's lives fuel our own unhappiness? In this episode, Monah, Nushy Rose, and Sophie Hannah explore our complicated relationship with social media and look at how we can all take charge of our own future happiness.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8H5Jx9b/Twitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/Get in touch with us: ethnicallyspeaking@unitedmelaningroup.com---------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.inquirer.com/philly/health/we-arent-as-happy-as-we-used-to-be-heres-what-could-help-20180122.html(Article – We aren't as happy as we used to be. Here's what could help – Jean Twenge for The Philadelphia Inquirer)https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomokoyokoi/2021/03/27/pursuing-happiness-in-a-digital-world/?sh=2f0c132d4471(Article – Pursuing happiness in a digital world – Tomoko Yokoi for Forbes)https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/scientists-just-discovered-mid-life-crisis-peaks-at-age-47-heres-how-to-minimize-effect-of-happiness-curve.html(Article– Research Shows People Become Increasingly Unhappy Until Age 47.2. Here's How to Minimize the Negative Effect of the 'Happiness Curve' – Jeff Haden for Inc.)https://www.healthista.com/reasons-social-media-making-you-unhappy/(Article – 6 reasons social media is making you unhappy (and what to do instead) – Healthista)https://time.com/4882372/social-media-facebook-instagram-unhappy/(Article – You Asked: Is Social Media Making Me Miserable? – Markham Heid for TIME)https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2019/12/06/why-quitting-social-media-may-not-make-you-happier/?sh=32e6d5df37c5(Article – Why quitting social media may not make you happier – Peter Suciu for Forbes)https://medium.com/jumpstart-your-dream-life/were-our-ancestors-happier-than-we-are-today-75e8a8035011(Article – Were our ancestors happier than we are today? – Melissa Chu via Medium.com)https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness?(Video – What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness – Robert Waldinger for TEDxBeaconStreet)https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/hedonic-treadmill(Article – Hedonic Treadmill – Psychology Today)https://stevenfurtick.com/(Website – Steven Furtick, Pastor, Songwriter & Author)----------------------------------------Join Monah, Nushy Rose and Sophie Hannah, three smart, curious and opinionated highly-melanated women, as they discuss life, love and everything in between. No subject is off limits for these ladies, especially when it comes to issues affecting British communities of colour. So get ready to laugh, learn and liberate your mind, because if there's one thing you can guarantee, it's that the Ethnically Speaking ladies will be giving it to you straight. New episodes every Thursday.----------------------------------------Music by GC

In this episode Coach Jenny chats with Happiness Researcher and Speaker Dr. Gillian Mandich about the myths, truths, and science behind happiness. Dr. Gillian shares how she evolved her health sciences studies to focus on applying scientific principles to emotions and mental health. We hear about the genetic and environmental influences on our state of happiness, and how our own thoughts, actions and behaviours can impact this the most. Jenny and Dr. Gillian discuss how to elevate and sustain happiness, and how that will have a lasting positive impact on every other aspect of our well-being and overall health. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. STRONG Fitness Magazine Subscription Use discount code STRONGGIRLResourcesSTRONG Fitness MagazineSTRONG Fitness Magazine on IGTeam Strong GirlsCoach JVBFollow Jenny on social mediaInstagramFacebookYouTube 

“When you recognize the true source of who you are, that brings a whole other level of freedom from suffering and unshakable happiness.” -Hale Dwoskin   What is happiness and how can you achieve it? Most people feel that happiness is somewhat elusive. Yet, they keep on searching for it, although sometimes in the wrong place and in the wrong way. In this episode, Shirley and Hale Dwoskin, author of  New York’s best-seller, The Sedona Method reveal the secret to unshakable happiness. Hale shares one simple technique from The Sedona Method to dissolve all the unwanted feelings that cause suffering and pain. Also, discover how awareness and letting go of resistance can help you move from being a victim of life to being a master of it. Live the happiness, be the happiness! Tune in!   Let’s Go Create! with Shirley: Website  Email  Facebook Twitter  Instagram  LinkedIn  Telephone:  480-570-5720 Book:  Get What You Want From Your Man: A Guide to Creating the Relationship You Deserve Highlights:  02:00 The Secret 05:23 What Is Happiness?  13:11 The Sedona Method 22:25 Don’t Believe In Everything 29:24 Let Go of the Resistance 37:15 Be a Master of Your Life

What is your current relationship with 'happiness"'? How does travel affect your happiness and why? What roles do contentment, purpose, & gratitude play in your daily habits?   Happiness may feel like the fabled Phoenix that rises, burns bright, and then turns to ashes but have you been possibly looking at it the wrong way and with the wrong intentions? Today's guest, Will Rickard, is the author of The Silk Road To Happiness which took him to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan over 3 months in the pursuit of happiness and its meaning. Will left the corporate dream job to embark on a journey both in travel and within himself and came out of it with a perspective that non-travelers may never know. We talk about his adventures in the 'Stans, how being enthusiastic is important & different from passion, and the 5 things that constitute a good life. Break free from your slump in pursuit of your happiness!   If you were to pursue your happiness, where would that take you? Share your thoughts by sending me an audio message.   Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Check out Zero To Travel Premium Passport.   Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Athletic Greens which have helped me immensely in feeling better and getting healthier. Tune In To Learn: 12:55 From Crisis Of Self To Booking A Ticket 21:30 Double Dipping On The Australian Gap Year  25:30 Your Frame Of Reference Is Only What Is In Front Of You 27:10 Balancing Discontent & Gratitude with The Pursuit Of More 33:30 Differences In Pursuing More via Purpose vs Consumerism  35:50 The Goal Worthy Of Striving For 39:30 What Is Happiness? 41:15 The Silk Road & How It Changed His Perspective 44:15 The Five Things That Constitute A Good Life (In Respect To Happiness) 52:45 The Heroin Highway Experience 56:30 There Is A Reason It Is Practiced For 100's Of Years 01:01:40 The Fight For Purpose & A Fear Of Change 01:03:30 The Non-Negotiable: Gratitude 01:10:00 Why Should You Go To The 'Stans 01:12:00 Where Did This All Take You And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Athletic Greens - Today's Sponsor For This Episode Read Will's book The Silk Road To Happiness Follow Will on Instagram | LinkedIn Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? The power Of Death In Life with Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware How To Add More Play Into Your Life w/ Jeff Harry Sweet Ass Strategies For Achieving Anything Fast w/ Heath Armstrong Please head over to the archives for more Zero To Travel podcasts!

ALLATRA: Behind the Scenes of the new video "What is Happiness?". How to always be HAPPY? How to live in this state of happiness forever? How to make sure that happiness does not disappear and is always constant? Igor Mikhailovich Danilov answers these questions which concerns people all around the world. We have just finished filming a new program with participation of Igor Mikhailovich Danilov on a very interesting topic: what is happiness, what prevents people of being happy? If all of us want to live in a peaceful and a happy world, then why do we still have a different one? We talk a lot to people every day and many people are joining ALLATRA International Public Movement from all around the world and these people have many questions. We are glad for the opportunity to ask Igor Mikhailovich Danilov some of these questions. WHAT IS HAPPINESS?: coming soon on allatra.tv... Videos with participation of Igor Mikhailovich Danilov: https://allatra.tv/en/programs-with-im ALLATRA International Public Movement: https://allatra.org Download the book "AllatRa" in a free access in different languages: https://allatra.tv/en/category/knigi-anastasii-novykh E-mail: info@allatra.tv Watch the program on the link to ALLATRA TV https://allatra.tv/en/video/how-to-always-be-happy

[J] Hi everyone, I'm Jessie [A] And I'm Alayna.[J] And we're excited to introduce our new podcast Positively Happier![J] We'll be sitting down to explore the question - what exactly makes people happy? We will be inviting guests along the way to have honest conversations about their stories and insights, chatting about the path to leading a happier life.[A] In between those chats, we'll also post some short minisodes that look at simple habits we can adopt to help look at the glass as half full a little more often.[J] In our research, we've found happiness generally comes down to 4 main keys:Close RelationshipsJob Fulfillment/Passion for hobbyHelping OthersHealth[A] Throughout our episodes, we'll be taking a closer look at the elements that make up those 4 keys to happiness. We want to share tips and tricks that others have found, experiments to test out those theories in our own lives, and inspiring stories from others who are leading happier lives.[J] You may be wondering - why us? What inspired us to get together to talk about finding joy and happier lives?[J] The answer to that question is simple, BALANCE. Throughout my entire life I've felt as though I've had a ton of happy moments, and when you string them all together you can see that I've had a very positive and happy life overall. However, for as long as I can remember the ups and downs have been what weighs on me the most, and after having my daughter, the pursuit of finding a better balance and a happier daily existence with less stress was more important than ever. Guiding her through the ebb and flow in her own life through leading by example in ours is at the top of my priority list, and what better way to do that than by learning alongside all of you![A] And I decided to jump on board to join the fun!Jessie and I have known each other for almost 30 years. We met on the schoolyard in junior kindergarten and have been best friends ever since. We've been there for each other through all the ups and downs - elementary and then high school drama, first crushes, boyfriend breakups, marriages, first babies. Great and terrible jobs. A move to the other side of the country (and then back). Late nights and early mornings. Through. It. All. [J] I would say we are both generally pretty positive people - but with really busy lives, young kids, and the balancing act of working full time and maintaining relationships - it can sometimes get tough to see the bright side in every situation.[A] That's why we're excited to get together monthly, chat with some super interesting people, and put some of these happiness theories to the test. There's always room for more joy in our lives.[J] Sound good? Hit subscribe to get a dose of happiness in your Podcast player every month. [A] And follow along with our journey to happiness and updates on new episodes on Instagram at @PositivelyHappierPod. [J] We want to hear from you! Have an idea for a topic we should cover or your best tip for staying happy? Send it on over to positivelyhappierpod@gmail.com . We'll share our favs on upcoming episodes.Chat with you soon!

 In the Season 1 finale of Millennial Mama, Sanchi talks to Katerina a Life Coach & Happiness trainer on what it means to find yourself and the importance of having a life's purpose.

HAPPINESS COMES FROM GOOD RELATIONSHIPS Harvard University has been conducting the Study on Adult Development for more than 80 years. It includes Harvard undergrads from the 1930’s and disadvantaged Boston youths from the early 1940’s—and their children. The purpose was to find out what makes happy and health lives. The ongoing study has tracked the lives of thousands of people in over a hundred dimensions including their lifestyle, health, careers, psychology, relationships, and financial success. The study confirms something you probably already know. Dr. George Vaillant, who directed the study for more than 30 years, said that “The warmth of relationships throughout life has the greatest positive impact on ‘life satisfaction.’” In short, Vaillant said, “Happiness is love. Full stop.” Happiness doesn’t come from money, your education level or your social status. Happiness comes from good, high-quality relationships. The Harvard study shows that good relationships don’t just bring happiness. With good relationships, you’ll be healthier, feel better and live years longer. It is simple. To achieve happiness in life, develop good, strong relationships. Everything else is a distraction. WHAT IS HAPPINESS? What is happiness? Happiness is a deep satisfaction with life. It is lasting, deep fulfillment. Happiness is the fulfillment of our human nature. Back in the late 1980’s, I was a young Marine officer learning how to fly jets in south Texas. A big part of our training was learning how to land on aircraft carriers. You have to fly a very precise, three-dimensional path at exactly the right angle to a small spot on the carrier deck. If you do it right, the tailhook on your airplane grabs a cable on the deck and you go from 140mph to a full stop in about 2 seconds. For a year, we practiced carrier landings on runways as part of every flight. Some flights were nothing but practice carrier landings. Every single landing was graded in detail. It was a grueling and often humbling process. Finally, the day came to fly out to the aircraft carrier to get our carrier landing qualification. You are alone in your airplane. From 20,000 feet, the aircraft carrier looks like a grain of rice on your kitchen floor. The pressure is enormous. Your career depends on making the landings. That’s assuming you don’t make a mistake that gets you killed. The first landing was a blur. You get through the pressure and land on the carrier deck because you’ve practiced it so many times. When you’re under pressure, you fall back on your training, on your habit patterns—an important lesson to remember. After that first landing, there was an overwhelming feeling of fulfillment. After six landings, there was another overwhelming sense of fulfillment when they told me, over the radio, that I was carrier qualified. Fulfilled because I fought through fear, stress and uncertainty to pass the test. All that practice and hard work changed me. It changed my relationship with myself. Fulfilled because we—the students who qualified and the instructors who taught us—accomplished something difficult together. We bonded through that process. You’ve probably had these moments in life in which we worked really hard for something, accomplished it, and felt fulfilled. It could be a lot of things like: Getting a well-deserved promotion or professional certification Climbing a mountain Running a long-distance goal race Having kids that grow into good people. Achieving a goal weight Ending substance abuse Completing a big hobby or household project The more difficult the challenge, the more you suffer to achieve it, the more fulfilling it is. Easy wins aren’t as meaningful or fulfilling. Tough wins are. Often, fulfillment comes from just spending time with people that you love. Late night college discussions. Walks on the beach. Having a meal together.