We’re joined this week by positive psychology multi-hyphenate Emily vanSonnenberg. She is a university psychology course creator and lecturer, psychological and behavioral healer, creativity consultant, and yoga instructor. Emily discusses her journey to working in positive psychology, five life changing questions, the difference between happiness and true happiness, and the power of perception.

When you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious nothing feels more soothing than having a simple and supportive emotional toolkit of mindfulness practices to choose from. In this episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Amanda Tobe on why it’s important to design your life around how you want to feel, different ways to check in with yourself, and how your core beliefs affect your emotions.

Your mental health is immensely tied to how well you treat your physical body. The body is a tangible form we use to navigate life on Earth and often neglect to see how it connects to our spiritual well-being. In this episode, I’m interviewing Alex Ferguson on how she overcame body image issues and the changes she made to create healthy habits that help her thrive. We talk about finding hope in dark times, the importance of community, and being aware of what you consume. Take a listen and let me know what part resonates the most with you!

As a high achiever, it’s easy to burn the candle at both ends and feel exhausted. What is the best way to find the balance between nurturing ourselves and reaching goals? In this episode, I’m interviewing Kevin Palmieri on how he was able to go from suicidal to turning his life around and having the success and fulfillment that he does today. We talk about his spiritual practice and his belief that the secret to better balance is building fulfillment into your everyday.

Did you know the pain others cause in you isn’t personal? Keep reading to find out why forgiveness may be the missing link to your happiness, why pain isn’t personal, and learn a few coping techniques to use in tough situations.

What’s the most important thing you could do right during Covid-19? Learn why thinking and feeling for yourself is crucial and how to go from being a doer to listening and trusting your intuition.

What does it take to invite more happiness into your life? Keep reading to learn about a state of being that keeps people happier and why roles and obligations may act as excuses to doing what you love.

What does orange juice have to do with emotional well-being? Keep reading to learn how to think about your thoughts differently, how to gauge your emotional health, and whether you’re a self-defeating or a no-limits person.

There’s a reason why having goals to make more money or increase success decreases happiness. When the world would lead you to believe otherwise. This post shows you why your habits matter most for the level of your happiness and the key ingredient needed to make a habit stick. Hopefully, it will illuminate and inspire you to think differently about happiness.