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Live Happy Now

Live Happy LLC
Mental Health
Positive Psychology
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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 Robbi... more

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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 chronicles her decision to walk every street in Santa Cruz County. What began as a ... more

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 of the Music Cognition Lab, to talk about her book, Transported: The Everyday M... more

The Live Happy Summer Reading Program continues this week as host Paula Felps sits down with author and activist Deborah Santana to talk about Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, her powerful memoir about identity, courage, reinvention, an... more

For Week 2 of the Live Happy Summer Reading Program, award‑winning journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa sits down with host Paula Felps to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner... more

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Elizabeth Margulis
Professor of Music at Princeton University and Director of the Music Cognition Lab
Princeton University
Episode: The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreaming With Elizabeth Margulis
Deborah Santana
Author and activist
Author and activist, Loving the Fire, Choosing Me, Finding Freedom
Episode: Walking Through the Fire With Deborah Santana
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Award-winning journalist and author
Author of Mind Drama
Episode: Breaking the Rumination Loop With Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Jody Wellman
Author of You Only Die Once
Author, You Only Die Once
Episode: Thinking About Death for a Better Life With Jodi Wellman
Sheri Hamby
Leading researcher on trauma and resilience
University/Research Institute (as discussed)
Episode: You’re More Resilient Than You Realize with Dr. Sherry Hamby
Christian B. Miller
AC Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University; director of the Honesty Project
Wake Forest University
Episode: Why Telling the Truth Is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever with Christian B. Miller
Dr. Cori Lee
Internationally recognized expert in childhood bereavement, bestselling author
Author and expert in childhood bereavement
Episode: How Children Grieve — and How to Support Them With Dr. Korie Leigh
Leslie Glass
Mom, co-author of The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover and related workbook
The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover authors
Episode: The Mental Health We Inherit — and the Healing We Choose with Leslie and Lindsey Glass
Lindsay Glass
Daughter, co-author of The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover and related workbook
The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover authors
Episode: The Mental Health We Inherit — and the Healing We Choose with Leslie and Lindsey Glass

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Paula Phelps
Host of Live Happy Now

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 598 ratings
  • Misleading shills

    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 t... more

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  • Lovely listening

    Lovely positive sessions in times when that’s what’s needed for those willing to look further than the every day news

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    Irelanda year ago
  • Winter Months

    Great information Thank you.

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    Pamroyfitz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show!

    Love the combination of positivity and practical wisdom!

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    Francesca Sipma
    United States2 years ago
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    Great idea. Thank you.

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    United States2 years ago

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The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreaming With Elizabeth Margulis
Q: What surprised you most about how similar these experiences can be across people?
The data showed that even with the same musical excerpt, people often generate highly concrete and similar imagery, indicating a strong influence from shared environmental cues and cultural context on imagination.
The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreaming With Elizabeth Margulis
Q: How can listeners apply these ideas to their everyday listening habits?
She advises embracing mind wandering rather than fighting it, asking what thoughts the music evokes, and sharing those reflections with others to enrich understanding and relationships.
The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreaming With Elizabeth Margulis
Q: What first made you curious about the inner worlds that we slip into when we listen to music?
Margulis explains that conversations with her students and her own lab work revealed that listening prompts vivid, personal imaginings that are widely shared across listeners, suggesting a universal cognitive mechanism behind musical daydreams.
Walking Through the Fire With Deborah Santana
Q: What does it mean to walk through the fire in everyday life?
It means first recognizing misalignment through silence, then journaling to reveal truth, using visual tools like vision boards, and gradually surrounding yourself with light and support to make concrete changes.
Walking Through the Fire With Deborah Santana
Q: Can you talk about how you found the courage to leave a long marriage and reinvent yourself?
I followed my heart, relied on long-standing meditation practices, and used journaling and vision tools to align my life with my true purpose, choosing myself despite uncertain societal expectations.

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What is Live Happy Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on practical happiness, resilience, and well-being through interviews with authors, researchers, and thought leaders. Episodes frequently explore science-backed strategies for mental health, relationships, parenting, creativity, and workplace well-being, often blending personal stories with actionable tips. Notable strengths include a steady stream of diverse guests—from psychologists and physicians to designers and entrepreneurs—delivering tangible takeaways like daily practices, mindful routines, and attitude shifts that listeners can apply immediately. A consistent emphasis on optimism, dignity in dialogue, and real-world applications makes it a likely valuable listen for professionals seeking evidence-based ideas to boost... more

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2. Deborah Santana
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7. Dr. Cori Lee
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