We discuss why it’s helpful to touch someone during a tough conversation (if
appropriate, of course). We mention why closing your eyes in a store dressing
room can make it easier to make good buying decisions, and we take a deep dive
into listeners’ answers to two common questions from Questioners. We also raise
a listener question: “My relatives won’t restr ... Show More
Aug 22
More Happier: What Tattoo Would You Get? Plus How to Give Yourself Permission to Play
When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Gretchen shares Chuck's tip for an ultra-quiet desk fan, plus more things we didn’t know [ ... Show More
26m 27s
Aug 19
Ep. 600: 600 Episodes of Happier! Listeners Share the Ideas that Stuck
Listeners share the insights and suggestions that have resonated with them most over the past 600 episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Power Hour (Apple, Spotify) Ta-Da Lists (Apple, Spotify) Outer Order, Inner Calm (Amazon, Bookshop) Reframing (Apple, Spotify) The Strategy of Pa ... Show More
34m 27s
Oct 2024
The Girls are Fighting & How to Make Up!
On this candid episode, Alisha and Remi tackle listener questions, with Alisha sharing updates on her therapy journey and Remi navigating her cycle and other life stressors. From setting boundaries to TikTok rabbit holes, they spill all the tea on everything from bee pollen’s sup ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2022
TSSL - Episode 19 - More Great Tips for Talking to People!
Once again we are just talking shop. We talk about body language, barriers to communication (from People Skills by Robert Bolton), seeing things at gray as opposed to everything being black & white, overcoming the fear of rejections and much more. Music by Wax Mustang - Powerball ... Show More
28m 10s
Feb 2023
Ep. 25: Ask Me Anything- Human Design Q&A
I'm answering your questions today! After listening, you'll understand more about raising kids, how to deal with small talk, how to go after your goals when you have the strategy to respond, how Reflectors can have their own personality, if you can get conditioned with a defined ... Show More
40m 21s
Jul 2023
Dealing with Criticism, Anxiety, and Dysfunctional Family Systems: July Mailbag
Forrest and Dr. Rick open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how we can thoughtfully take the input of other people, identify and meet our needs, deal with anxiety and the fear of failure, and approach a conversation about drug use with teenagers. Yo ... Show More
1h 6m