Harvesting Happiness Podcasts

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From Angst to Awe: The Power of Life-Enhancing Anxiety with Kirk J. Schneider PhD Apr 12, 2023

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As a human certain anxieties are a natural part of life. But, in our current culture, lack of alone time, screens that pummel us with non-stop data, and expectations of instant results and quick fixes, how do we have time to appreciate the awe that is our existence?
To take a deep dive into how we can repair trauma and restore vitality to our lives, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Psychologist and Author Kirk J.Schneider about how to enhance life through anxiety.
In his book, Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World, he shares the experience of how a therapist provided him a sense of safety after a childhood trauma by bearing witness and being present. Kirk now assists others in utilizing fear as a mobilizer to enhance their lives.
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Retirement or Reinvention?: Designing Our Wisdom Years with Steve Lopez Apr 05, 2023

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What comes to mind when you think of retirement? Do you picture yourself lounging in a hammock on an island surrounded by aqua-blue water? Or, are you considering a job you can do to fill your time?
To discover how we can best design our wisdom years, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with long-time Los Angeles Times columnist, four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and best-selling author, Steve Lopez.
Steve shares essential takeaways from his book, Independence Day: What I've Learned About Retirement from Some Who‘ve Done it and Some Who Never Will. This conversation is rich with stories of research and interviews about individual retirement dreams and how people plan for an ever-changing landscape.
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Making Space for Joy: Declutter and Flourish with Tracy McCubbin Mar 29, 2023

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When you look around your space, what do you see? Is there a corner that seems a bit overcrowded? Is there a pile you’ve been meaning to tackle but can’t find the right time? Would you perhaps enjoy parking your car in the garage for extra comfort on cold or rainy days?
To discover the art of lightening the load to uncover happiness, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with declutter queen, Tracy McCubbin.
Tracy is the founder of dClutterly, a business that helps people find joy in removing all the ‘stuff’ that no longer brings them joy. She shares the 5-minute decluttering challenge and how she helps people save money, organize, and flourish.
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Environmental Toxins and The Impact to Our Health with Andrew Hartman MD Mar 22, 2023

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Did you know that 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes? And that starting some monthly supplements before allergy season can keep you breathing freely?
For an in-depth look at the environmental toxins that impact our health, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Aaron Hartman MD, the founder of Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Aaron offers tips for maintaining a healthy immune system and shares statistics and insights to help people take control of their health, eliminate toxins, and stave off chronic illness.
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Illuminating Stories of Mental Health Misdiagnosis with Sarah Fay PhD Mar 15, 2023

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A medical doctor often diagnoses physical ailments through a series of lab tests, x-rays, observations, and data analysis. There are multiple proven guidelines and resources in place for the treatment of disease, fractures, organ failure, and other physical illnesses. But, for mental health diagnoses, one book, currently in its fifth revision, is the go-to manual for all mental health professionals.
To explore how the manual was created, its major flaws, and the consequential misdiagnoses that come from it, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author and activist Sarah Fay PhD about her investigation and dissection of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , or DSM.
In her book, Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses, Sarah shares the personal mental health journey that led to her writing the book and why she created a public awareness campaign to identify the dangers of the DSM.
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Micro-Dosing Mindfulness: Tapping into The Power of Awe with Michael Amster MD Mar 08, 2023

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For those who suffer from chronic pain, depression, or burn-out many physicians turn to pharmaceuticals as treatment. While pharmaceuticals may offer the temporary relief of symptoms, most have unpleasant side effects and never treat the root cause of an illness.
Researchers are discovering that mindfulness and meditation practices are important factors in improving physical and mental health for complete wellness.
To explore the awe-mazing possibilities of new treatment methods, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, physician, and awe researcher, Michael Amster MD about the benefits of micro-dosing mindfulness. Michael’s book, The Power of AWE: Overcoming Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose — In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day, contains a quick and easy method for tapping into awe. Micahel shares his research on the impact of experiencing awe, and details studies that prove that awe is a prosocial emotion that offers mental and physical benefits to those who practice it.
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Age-Proofing Our Brains for Better Living with Marc Milstein PhD Mar 01, 2023

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The inability to focus on the task at hand plagues all of us, sometimes. But there are times when distractions such as our phones, long to-do lists, and multiple people wanting our attention can be more mentally taxing than others.
So, what can we do to build our mental resilience, improve memory, reduce stress, and live longer happier lives? To help clear out the cognition clutter, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks to doctor and author Marc Milstein about a blueprint we can use to age-proof our brains for better living.
Dr. Milstein shares excerpts from his book, The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Improve Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia, and cites examples of how a healthy diet, sufficient sleep, and physical movement can boost our immune system and stave off dementia.
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On Becoming a Virtuoso of Life with Kenny Werner Feb 22, 2023

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Many people criticize their abilities. Whether it is taming an instrument or their voice, they judge themselves in lieu of experiencing the joy of the music they aspire to create.
Exploring the peaceful space within and de-noising our minds offers the gift of sweet silence to those who find themselves distorted.
To help us quell the constrictions of the mind and realize harmony, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with master musician and author Kenny Werner about becoming a virtuoso of life.
Kenny details the learnings and practices of his book, Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life, and shares the value of our breath and the creative power of the self-love that resides in our infinite space.
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Psyched Up: The Brain Science Behind the Human Story with Paul Bloom PhD Feb 15, 2023

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A sense of belonging is essential to human existence. Our ancestors needed to be part of a social group to be safe and provided for. Our need for acceptance still drives us. As an example, being ostracized in today’s ‘cancel’ culture has been referred to as a type of death.
To better understand how the human mind has evolved to deal with the pressures of 24-hour access to social media and more, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Paul Bloom.
Paul shares the key concepts from his latest book, PSYCH: The Story of the Human Mind, and provides answers about how social interactions, or the lack of them, might stave off human happiness.
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The Yoga of Life: Beyond the Mat and Into the World with Sarah Platt-Finger Feb 08, 2023

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Yoga studios have become ubiquitous in cities all over the US, and sales of yoga clothes and accessories are projected to grow by over 8% by 2029. But what does yoga’s popularity have to do with a personal yoga practice?
To illuminate the real impacts of yoga beyond the mat, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Deepak Chopra’s private instructor and co-founder of ISHTA Yoga, Sarah Platt-Finger.
Sarah shares core learnings from her book, Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization, and tells how the practice of yoga is a personal journey into changing our senses, perceptions, and realities.
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