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As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness month, it’s a great time to talk about how social media affects mental health — and how you can use it to support a happier, more meaningful life. Host Paula Felps is joined by coach, speaker and influencer Giselle Ugarte, who helps people learn how to build their confidence, reframe their relationship with social media, and show up more authentically at work and in their relationships.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to use social media for positive interactions and deepening your relationships.
• Signs that social media may be having a negative effect on you and what to do about it.
• How to curate your social media feed so it will have a positive impact on your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Music can be a powerful tool for improving mental health, and in this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Brandon Staglin, co-founder and president of One Mind, a mental health nonprofit organization committed to improving brain health by supporting research and providing resources. Central to their mission is music, which Brandon explains has been an incredible healing tool in his own struggle with mental illness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why One Mind was created.
• How Brandon uses music for healing and connection in his own life.
• How to be part of this year’s One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this episode is a reminder that we can’t just be aware of the problem – we need to take action. Host Paula Felps is joined by mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy, whose new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage, shares the dramatic stories of people who are living with mental illness. Because of his own challenges with mental illness and addiction, the former congressman is on a mission to change how we view mental illness in this country and, importantly, change the way we treat it. His bold plan for the future of mental health includes bipartisan action to identify, treat, and manage conditions earlier to enrich the lives of all those affected.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What inspired Patrick to share his own story and how it helped him change the narrative around mental illness and addiction.
• Why talking about our mental health challenges helps us heal — and helps others.
• How Patrick would like to see the approach to mental illness and addiction treatment change — and what he’s doing about it.

The relationship between mothers and daughters can be tricky, so this week, host Paula Felps sit down with co-authors and mother/daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass, who’ve just released the book, The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover: 4 Steps to Bring Back the Love. They know all too well how fraught the mother/daughter relationship can be, and they’re here to talk about what makes this relationship so difficult for many and how to start rebuilding fractured family ties.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common areas of conflict between mothers and daughters.
• Why learning your mother’s and grandmother’s mental health history plays an important role in the mother/daughter relationship.
• Where to start reconciling a damaged relationship.

As companions for our animals, most of like to take a hands-on approach. But learning the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu can take that one step further by deepening the human/animal connection and keeping everyone happy and healthy. Join host Brittany Derrenbacher as she sits down with internationally known teacher Adele Leas, the originator of Jin Shin Jyutsu for animals. Although this practice was originally designed for humans, Adele has discovered its amazing ability to balance the body, mind, and spirit in diverse species of animals and now helps others learn how to use it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Jin Shin Jyutsu is — and how it can improve health and happiness.
• How Adele discovered its powerful healing abilities.
• How it can be transformative for rescue animals.

We’re going to celebrate Mother’s Day in just a few days, but in reality, moms should celebrate themselves every day. This week, host Paula Felps sit down with Jennifer Mulholland, a working mom, conscious leadership expert, and co-author of the book Leading with Light: Choosing Conscious Leadership When You’re Ready for More. Jennifer’s work focuses on cultivating presence and rediscovering the light within, and she’s here to talk about how we can bring that business principle into our lives as mothers and how it can change the world for us — and around us.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What it means to be a mindful mother.
• Why our presence is the greatest gift we can give our loved ones.
• Simple tips for practicing being present even in chaotic times.

As we enter May — which is Mental Health Awareness Month — it’s the perfect time to talk about recent findings about Gen Z. Multiple recent studies show that Gen Z has unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. In this episode, host Paula Felps sits down with Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz to talk about what’s causing this mental health crisis among young people and what we all can do about it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What recent research shows us about Gen Z’s mental health.
• How social media and traditional media are contributing to the problem.
• Why it’s important to be aware of this mental health crisis.

In a time when we are increasingly distracted and overwhelmed, many people are rethinking what’s important and how to achieve it. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with acclaimed psychologist Emma Seppälä, author of the new book, Sovereign, who explains how our we can overcome the chaos around us and take steps to live a more vibrant, courageous life that aligns with our true desires and potential.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The danger of self-criticism and how to overcome it.
• The importance of becoming more aware of the information you’re exposing yourself to.
• How self-care improves every area of your life — and where to start.

As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, it’s the perfect time to talk about how we can better care for our planet. In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Live Happy Marketing Manager Casey Johnson, who created the Earth Day Happy Acts campaign and is a fierce advocate for the planet. She talks about the daily practices she uses to help preserve and protect Mother Earth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Millennials and Gen Z are so passionate about environmental issues.
• Small steps we all can take to help improve the health of the planet.
• The importance of being in nature and learning to appreciate it.

What if thinking about death could give more meaning to your life? In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with Jodi Wellman, who founded Four Thousand Mondays to help people make the most of the time they have left on this planet. Her new book, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets furthers that mission by providing readers with a roadmap to live each day to the fullest. Find out how and why Jodi started this mission and how we all can live better by counting the Mondays we have left.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to prevent deathbed regrets.
• Why reflecting on death can help us start living the life of our dreams.
• How counting down the Mondays you have left can make them more valuable.