Harvesting Happiness

Psychological Fitness: Managing Our Minds with Dr Gregory S. Brown MD & Dr Joan Rosenberg PhD

Self-care has become a diluted term thrown about by many who only intend to sell beauty care products. But, true self-care is so much more than physical relaxation. Complete self-care encompasses mental and emotional health and psychological fitness. With over 40 million Americans struggling from some level of anxiety or depression, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen questions the experts about how we can regain balance and manage our minds. Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Gregory S. Brown shares the Five Pillars of Self-Care from his book, The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life. And, Dr. Joan Rosenberg describes the Rosenberg Reset method that guides people through their feelings and offers relief for those in the grips of anxiety.

Voices Carry: Stories of Power, Equality, and Respect with Elizabeth Lesser & Donna Freitas PhD

Throughout human history, men have been the storytellers and
the scribes. How might our cultures have changed if we also had
versions of herstory to study and learn from? Who might we be
today if matriarchy guided our dreams, ambitions, and basic
needs? To ponder these questions and understand how women
can lean into their power, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa
Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors who research stories of
power, equality, and respect. Elizabeth Lesser shares stories of
women in history who have had their voices quelled in her book,
Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human
Story Changes
. Donna Freitas discusses the years of research she
assembled which led to her book,
Consent: A Memoir of
Unwanted Attention
.

Age, Attitude, Image, and Our Health with Louann Brizendine MD & Becca Levy PhD

Our attitudes about our image and aging can directly affect our
health and well-being. The over-publisized belief that we lose our
value in society as we age can wildly diminish our quality of life.
During a time of life that should be celebrated, women in their
50s are bombarded by the media with ideas of reconnecting to
their youth. But, should they want to reconnect? To discover tools
to keep us hearty and healthful as we ripen, Positive Psychology
Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two expert authors
about how attitude can affect a healthy, happy, aging process. Dr
Louann Brizendine is a researcher, clinician, and professor who
founded the Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic at UCSF. She
highlights the research at the core of her book,
The Upgrade: How
the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond,
and describes ways women can make the most of the second half
of their lives. Dr. Becca Levy is a psychologist credited with
creating a field of study that focuses on how positive and
negative age stereotypes can have beneficial and adverse effects.
She discusses the central theme of her book,
Breaking the Age
Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and
Well You Live
, and shares her vision for The Age Liberation
Movement.

Vote with Your Plate and Palate: The Future of Food with Roanne Van Voorst PhD & Joanne Molinaro

Factory-based farming and meat processing facilities have become part of the food chain for many developing nations but they are, in some circles, considered dirty little secrets. From birth to death, meat production sullies all aspects of the environment, not to mention the pain and suffering of the animals in this cycle. Plant-based eating is an alternative option that uses fewer resources and leaves the land less defiled. To tantalize our Tierra-based tastebuds and unearth constructive consumption strategies, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two experts in plant-based food options. Roanne Van Vorst is a Futures Anthropologist who researches the future of food. She highlights key findings from her book, Once Upon a Time, We Ate Animals: The Future of Food, including the impact of the food industry on soil, the air, and human health. Joanne Molinaro aka The Korean Vegan describes how she transformed her love of fried chicken into a compassionate recipe book for vegans. Her bestselling cookbook, The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma’s Kitchen, has been dubbed the best cookbook of 2021 by several well-known publications.

Competent Communication and Dealing with Difficult People with Jonathan Robinson & Sam Elliston

There are times in all of our lives when we wish we would have said something differently or changed the way we reacted to something or someone. But, truth be told, very few of us have acquired the communication skills to express ourselves fully to the people we come into contact with, especially when it comes to a loved one. To shine a light on how to hone our communication skills and truly empathize with those around us, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors about strategies for competent communication skills and how to deal with difficult people. Jonathan Robinson describes the key tenets from his book, More Love, Less Conflict: A Communication Playbook for Couples and strategies for couples looking for more intimacy and love. Sarah (Sam) Elliston shares the story of her realization that she was a difficult person and her tips for dealing with difficult people.

Personal Agency and Positive Disruption with Paul Napper PsyD & Daniel Burrus

Overstimulation is affecting us all. Everywhere we turn screens,
people, and devices are battling for our attention. Without the
right tools, it becomes easy to get stuck in the mire or not
advocate for ourselves in the best way possible and focus our
attention on the future. To discover how we can regain personal
agency and make better decisions, Positive Psychology Podcast
Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors about their
literary guidebooks. Changemaker Paul Napper discusses key
elements of his book,
The Power of Agency
, and the challenges
many people face when making decisions in this overstimulated
world. Futurist Daniel Burrus describes how we can become
opportunity managers and make decisions with confidence using
the tenets of his book,
The Anticipatory Organization
.

Rule Breakers and Shift Stirrers with Francesca Gino PhD and Aaron Dignan

Some people grimace when talking about their job in the
corporate world. Common complaints are they must comply with
orders, they feel their voice isn’t being heard, or they must
conform to the status quo. And, then there are some who buck
the system and break the rules to innovate and drive positive
change. How can organizations change an employee's experience
to create constructive disruption? What new tools are available to
retain creative, rebellionist talent? To discover how we can regain
personal agency and reduce the amount of control industry-
focused cultures have over us, Positive Psychology Podcast Host
Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two thought leaders about their
books that can transform industries. Francesca Gino is the author
of
Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in
Life
. She shares her findings about why rebellious people create
more and have deeper relationships. Aaron Dignan describes the
principles of his book,
Brave New Work: Are You Ready to
Reinvent Your Organization?
and shares how he guides notable
Fortune 500 companies through leadership techniques that
encourage heart-nourishing, human-focused decisions.

Grow Wiser: Nourishing Conscious Hearts and Minds with Dilip Jeste MD & Lama Palden Drolma

During the 2000s, the number of people who say they are lonely
has doubled and the number of suicides has gone up by 33% in
the US. The recent COVID pandemic has only served to
exacerbate these conditions. The one group that has fared better
in terms of happiness and well-being is the elderly. To discover
why maturity brings resilience and wisdom, Positive Psychology
Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors about
unearthing the innate goodness in all of us and why it should be
shared with younger generations. Dr. Dilip Jeste describes the key
tenets of his book, Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom,
Compassion, and What Makes Us Good and describes the
importance of multi-generational families. Lama Palden Drolma
shares principles from her book and meditation, Love on Every
Breath: Tonglen Meditation for Transforming Pain Into Joy, and
ways we can be compassionate even to those who challenge us.

Cognitive Immunity: The Moral Mind of Critical Thinkers with Andy Norman PhD & Allen Buchanan PhD

Most people want to be happy. Yet, the moral fabric of society lays
prey to degradation caused by our evolutionary need to tribalize.
The reduction of our critical thinking abilities allows for mind
parasites to take hold and inhibit well-being. Is it possible to
inoculate our minds and make them immune to untruths and bad
ideas that spread through social media? To unveil mental methods
that keep our minds happy and healthy amidst the barrage of
media input we receive, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa
Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors about their books on the
subject. Andy Norman created a new spin on aged philosophy to
vaccinate minds. He shares key takeaways from his book, Mental
Immunity. Allen Buchanan recounts key chapters from his book,
Our Moral Fate: Evolution and the Escape from Tribalism and
discusses the shaky ground on which democracy sit

Disinformation Defense: Responsible Thinking and Pragmatic Perspectives with John Cook & Simon Critchley

Throughout our existence, humans have dipped our proverbial
toes into the how and the why of our thoughts and actions. But as
curious as we are, there is still a wide gap in our understanding of
what is fact and what is fictitious. To discover how to thwart
misinformation and move closer to understanding our psyches,
Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with
a scientist and a philosopher about their thoughts and
perspectives regarding the capabilities and limitations of the
human mind. Climate Scientist John Cook designed a cartoon and
game based on a ‘Cranky Uncle’ amalgam to teach our minds how
to have conversations with people who think differently than we
do. Simon Critchley shares philosophical takeaways from his book,
Bald: 35 Philosophical Short Cuts, and what he thinks humans
gained and lost during the pandemic, philosophically speaking.