Episodes 637
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (511)
Since Aug 2015
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S11E44 Thinking About Death for a Better Life With Jodi Wellman

Jun 09, 2026 26m

This week on Live Happy Now, we launch our Summer Reading Program with Jodi Wellman, whose book You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets invites us to rethink how we spend our…

S11E43 Introducing Live Happy’s Summer Reading Program With Chris Libby and Paula Felps

Jun 02, 2026 14m

Summer is here, and so is our very first Live Happy Summer Reading Program. In this episode, Live Happy Now Host Paula teams up with Senior Happiness Editor Chris Libby to unveil six weeks of books…

S11E42 You’re More Resilient Than You Realize with Dr. Sherry Hamby

May 26, 2026 27m

This week on Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Sherry Hamby, a leading researcher on trauma and resilience and author of Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience.…

S11E41 Why Telling the Truth Is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever with Christian B. Miller

May 19, 2026 26m

In a world where fake news and misinformation is rampant, what role does honestly play? This week, Wake Forest philosopher Christian B. Miller dives into the ideas behind his new book The Honesty…

S11E40 How Children Grieve — and How to Support Them With Dr. Korie Leigh

May 12, 2026 29m

This week on Live Happy Now, Paula sits down with Dr. Korie Leigh, an internationally recognized expert in childhood bereavement and author of When Everything Changes: Parenting Through Loss and…

S11E39 The Mental Health We Inherit — and the Healing We Choose with Leslie and Lindsey Glass

May 05, 2026 34m

On this Mother’s Day episode of Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down once again with mother‑daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass to explore how mental health patterns, coping strategies, and…

How Your Spaces Shape Your Happiness With Leidy Klotz

Apr 28, 2026 22m

This week on Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down with University of Virginia professor and author Leidy Klotz to explore a topic we rarely think about: how the spaces around us are quietly shaping…

S11E37 The Power of Playful Parenting With Kira Willey

Apr 21, 2026 25m

In this joyful episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with bestselling author, musician, and kids’ mindfulness expert Kira Willey to explore how parents can transform everyday chaos…

S11E36 Why Play Is the Antidote to Serious Times With Piera Gelardi

Apr 14, 2026 19m

When times get tough, it’s time to play! This week, creativity expert Piera Gelardi — author of the new book, The Playful Way —   joins host Paula Felps to talk about why play is not a luxury; it’s a…

S11E35 How Humor Makes You Happier (and Healthier!) With Chris Duffy

Apr 07, 2026 23m

April is National Humor Month, so it’s time to dig into the amazing power of humor and laughter. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with comedian, TV writer, and podcast host Chris Duffy, author…

S11E34 How the Dignity Index Can Heal Our Divides With Tom Rosshirt

Mar 31, 2026 30m

What if we could get to the root of our divides and start bridging them? In this powerful episode of Live Happy Now, Paula Felps sits down with Tom Rosshirt, co‑creator of the Dignity Index, to…

S11E33 Gen Z to Boomers: Why Social Media Affects Us So Differently with Dr. Zeynep Özkök and Dr. Jonathan Rosborough

Mar 24, 2026 24m

The latest edition of the World Happiness Report focuses on the effects of social media on well-being. In this episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Zeynep Özkök and Dr.…

S11E32 Escaping the Indoor Health Crisis With Dr. John La Puma

Mar 17, 2026 23m

In this episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. John La Puma — physician, chef, and author of Indoor Epidemic — to explore how our increasingly indoor lifestyles are quietly…

S11E31 Discover The Power of Real Optimism With Dr. Deepika Chopra

Mar 10, 2026 28m

In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Deepika Chopra to explore what real optimism looks like in a world filled with uncertainty. Drawing from her new book, The…

S11E30 Small Practices for Brighter Days With Paula Felps and Michelle Jones

Mar 03, 2026 19m

A new Gallup poll says that Americans are feeling unusually pessimistic about the future, with optimism hitting its lowest point in two decades. This week, host Paula Felps and social media manager…

S11E29 Adapting to a Chaotic World With Anne Grady

Feb 24, 2026 31m

During chaotic times, our ability to adapt is more important than ever. In this episode, resilience expert and author Anne Grady sits down with host Paula Felps to share how to stay grounded in a…

S11E28 Choosing Hope (Even When It’s Hard) With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Feb 17, 2026 29m

Hope isn’t a soft emotion; it’s a powerful, science‑backed strategy for navigating stress, uncertainty, and the challenges of modern life. In this episode, resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley‑Dafoe…

S11E27 The Art of Adult Friendships With Anna Runkle

Feb 10, 2026 26m

We know we need friends, but finding “our people” can be hard! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with therapist and author Anna Runkle about why so many of us struggle to build meaningful…

S11E26 Becoming a Better Friend With Barnet Bain

Feb 03, 2026 23m

As we kick off International Friendship Month, it’s the perfect time to talk about what it means to be a friend in a world that often feels disconnected. Join host Paula Felps as she sits down with…

S11E25 Why Mattering Matters With Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

Jan 27, 2026 29m

We all have a deep desire to matter, but do we know why? In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with philosopher and author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein to explore the “mattering instinct” and…

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Live Happy Now has published 637 episodes since August 2015, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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Live Happy Now is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.

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