Practically Happy

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#206: Connecting to Teens with Brooke Romney Sep 29, 2022

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I'm a newly minted mom of a teen (my oldest turned 13 six months ago) and BOY, what a ride! I called in my friend and teen expert Brooke Romney to share some thoughts about how to best connect with teens through their ups and downs. This episode is a candid conversation with practical tips.

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Happy Class Week 2: Mattering Sep 23, 2022

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In week 2 of Happy Class I turn in my first paper draft, things fall through the cracks, and I share some interesting questions around the idea of mattering.

References:

Prilleltensky, I., & Prilleltensky, O. (2021). How people matter: Why it affects health, happiness, love, work, and Society. Cambridge University Press.

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#205: The Mental Load of Household Labor and Fair Play Sep 22, 2022

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How do you manage the tasks and labor of running a household? Do you feel like the physical, mental, and emotional load is evenly distributed across all participating members (in a developmentally appropriate way?) Do you sometimes feel like YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE EVERY DOING ANYTHING AROUND HERE?!?

Tune in for an examination of the mental load of household tasks, and one process that seems to help even it out.

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Happy Class Week 1: Positivity Resonance Sep 16, 2022

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Jump into a quick conversation with Miranda about her first week of graduate school! She shares her most impactful tidbit from 50 hours of class in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at UPenn.

References:

Fredrickson, B. (2019). Positivity. Harmony Books.

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#204: Fall Feelings Sep 15, 2022

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Pumpkin Spice season is in the air... how does that feel to you? In this episode I explore the science of Fall Feelings and invite you into feeling allllll the feelings.

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#203: Five Tips for A Dinnertime Reset with Kelsey Nixon Sep 08, 2022

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It's time for a dinnertime reset! Join this candid conversation with dinnertime expert and former Food Network host Kelsey Nixon. We discuss favorite products, recipes, ideas, and inspiration for creating ease and connection at family dinner.

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#202: Word Swap Fail for Learn Sep 01, 2022

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How often do you consider your failures stepping stones for success? This perspective, while not often considered, is actually a proven path to progress and development in technology, art and design, and in our personal lives. In today's episode I propose a word swap: fail for learn, to help us all remember the importance of framing for success.

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#201 : Lines and Lessons from Indigo Girls Aug 25, 2022

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Of all of the music that feels like a soundtrack to my life, Indigo Girls stands out. I have listened to the moving harmonies for thirty years, and every time I am moved. The raw truth telling of Emily and Amy's folk music draws me in, and teaches me along the way.

For this fun, candid episode I invited a couple other lifelong Indigo Girls fans to share lines and lessons they love.

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#200: 20 Ways To Feel Better Right Now Aug 18, 2022

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Happy 200 episodes!! What a joy it has been to share pieces of my heart with you for the last 4 years, and cheers to many more ahead. In this celebration episode I drop 20 simple ways to feel better RIGHT NOW! These science-backed tools are so accessible, you can shift yourself into feeling a little better anytime, anywhere. Enjoy!

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#199: Awesome with Alison Aug 11, 2022

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Feel a little more awesome today with the 12 simple shifts suggested by the queen of awesome herself, Alison Faulkner. Enjoy this candid conversation with author of the new book, You're Already Awesome, available everywhere books are sold.

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