Bringing you scientifically proven tips and ideas to live a happier and more meaningful life through interviews with authors, positive psychology experts, and well-being thought leaders.
Join host Paula Felps as she talks to best-selling authors and happiness gurus who share their knowledge on topics such as wellness, gratitude, well-being and mindfulness. You’ll hear from experts such as Mel Robbins, Gretchen Rubin, Tal Ben-Shahar, Jodi Wellman, Kristin Neff, Rick Hanson, and many more.
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Overcoming Decision Fatigue With Daniel Altman
Every day, we're faced with countless decisions, from what to buy at the grocery store to major life choices about work, money, and family. This week, economist Daniel Al
Nov 10 25 min
Reclaiming Calm in a 24/7 News Cycle With Natalia Aíza
In this episode of Live Happy Now, therapist and anxiety specialist Natalia Aiza joins Paula to explore why today’s nonstop news cycle is leaving so many of us overwhelme
Nov 3 28 min
Let Go of the Stories That Keep You Stuck With Nancy Colier
In this episode, therapist, author, and spiritual counselor Nancy Colier joins us to explore one of the most powerful forces shaping our emotional lives: the stories we t
Oct 27 25 min
The Power of Intentional Listening With Jennifer Buchanan
For more than 35 years, Jennifer Buchanan has used music to help others heal. Now, with the release of her new digital platform, Wellplayed, the author and music therapis
Oct 20 27 min
Turning Shame Into Strength with Dr. Frank Spinelli
Shame is one of the most misunderstood emotions we carry, and Dr. Frank Spinelli wants us to see it not as an enemy but as information that can guide us toward healing. I
Oct 13 30 min
The Psychology Behind Halloween Joy With Michelle Jones
Halloween isn’t just costumes and candy — it’s a well-being booster! In this episode, Paula Felps and Live Happy social media manager Michelle Jones dig into new research
Oct 6 18 min
How to Beat Your Confidence Crisis With Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you practice. And this week’s guest is here to walk us through how we all can build this skill. In this episo
Sep 29 23 min
Boost Your Well-being in Less Than 30 Seconds With Eli Susman
What if feeling calmer, kinder, and more grounded didn’t require long meditation sessions or major lifestyle changes? This week, psychologist Eli Susman joins us to share
Sep 22 24 min
The Hidden Beliefs That Shape Your Happiness With Nir Eyal
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 abo
Sep 15 26 min
Navigating Modern Girlhood with Dr. Suzanne Garfinkle‑Crowell
Teen girls today are navigating a world that’s full of therapy‑speak, social media diagnoses, and labels that often replace real emotional language — and it’s leaving man
Sep 8 24 min
The Strength of Emotional Sensitivity With Dr. Sasha Hamdani
What if sensitivity was actually your greatest strength? In this episode, psychiatrist and author Dr. Sasha Hamdani explains the often‑misunderstood world of sensitivity
Sep 1 25 min
Finding Calm in the Back-to-School Shuffle With Robin Hamilton
Back‑to‑school season isn’t just a transition for kids; it’s a major emotional and logistical shift for parents and other caregivers, too. In this episode, therapist Robi
Aug 25 22 min
Back to School: What Kids Need from Us with Dr. Bonnie Mitchell
Back‑to‑school season looks fun in commercials, but for many kids and teens it brings anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional strain. In this episode, Dr. Bonnie Mitchell, cl
Aug 18 17 min
How Nature Helps Us Navigate a Divided World With Michael Schauch
This week, Live Happy Now visits the mountains — not to climb them, but to learn from them. Alpinist and award-winning author Michael Schauch joins us to explore how natu
Aug 11 27 min
Keeping Your Cool in a Heated World With Dr. Jeremy Pollack
Even in a world overflowing with tension, we are biologically wired for cooperation and connection. This week, Dr. Jeremy Pollack, a leader in conflict resolution and aut
Aug 4 35 min
What’s Coming in Season 12 With Michelle Jones
In this season‑closing episode, Paula Felps and Michelle Jones recap one of the busiest seasons yet for Live Happy Now and look at what’s coming. Tune in to learn about o
Jul 28 16 min
Mindfulness for Messy Lives With Oneika Mays
If you like your mindfulness served without BS, you’re going to love this week’s episode! Join us as mindfulness coach and yoga teacher Oneika Mays shares insights from h
Jul 21 32 min
Cracking the Dopamine Code With Dr. Sydney Ceruto
As we close out our Summer Reading Program, host Paula Felps sits down with cognitive and behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Sydney Ceruto to walk through her book, The Dopami
Jul 14 32 min
Walk into Healing With Angelica Glass
In this week’s episode of Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down with author Angelica Glass to explore her remarkable book, Scavenging Beauty: A Memoir in Walks, which chr
Jul 7 23 min
The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreaming With Elizabeth Margulis
This week, as part of the Live Happy Summer Reading Program, host Paula Felps sits down with Elizabeth Margulis, a professor of music at Princeton University and director
Jun 30 24 min
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Where Live Happy Now ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 11, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
A great listen for anyone looking for tips on improving their mental health and increasing their happiness! Paula brings on unique guests with diverse interests and perspectives and lots of great take-aways.
Amanda Haley · Apr 2023
Paula brings on interesting guests who speak on interesting topics, like new books, music therapy, human feelings. It’s a lovely exploration of the things on people’s minds today. The optimism is wonderful.
Mind Power Junkie · Jun 2022
Paula and her highly knowledgeable guests are making life happy again! The wide variety of topics they cover and the engaging way in which they deliver them had me hooked from my very first listen. Thanks for putting out such a great show Paula - keep up the great work!🙌🏻
LisaIsHereForIt · Feb 2022
I’ve been listening to these podcasts for some time now. I downloaded this for personal development while working in a not so great environment. The podcasts helped me tune out the negativity around me and gave me a different perspective on life as a whole. I’m so grateful that I found this podcast
Rebelred728 · Apr 2019
Some episodes were fine, but most I’d start and end up skipping past. I was in the car so I couldn’t skip the newest one with Anna Runkle easily so I listened to it and she talked about a secret method that worked better than therapy for C-PTSD and after like an hour of blathering there was no method described. I looked her up and her website immediately gave me shill vibes. It was all testimonials and no mention of the actual methodology. I googled “anna runkle daily practice” to try to find the content of her method and immediately was met with reddit pages of people experiencing dysregulation because of her work or being encouraged to stay passively in contact with toxic people. This podcast platformed someone who is unlicensed who is directing people away from therapy who appears to be causing harm to people with a very serious mental health diagnosis.
Meg's Cardigan · Oct 2025
I began listening to episodes on managing anxiety during uncertain times. While I enjoyed the content, the show actually triggered more anxiety by revealing it’s obvious political leanings. I had to stop when a guest indicated we are “living in a failed democracy.” It would be nice to listen to a show like this without the political undertones.
Andi400 · Aug 2020
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