Live Happy

09/09/2026

If you had to rate your well-being, what would you base it on?

Most of us default to one thing: happiness.

But experts say true well-being is much broader, encompassing purpose, relationships, self-acceptance, belonging, growth, achievement, and even fun.

This fascinating new research offers a fresh framework for understanding what it really means to flourish.

📖 Discover the 19 dimensions of well-being: https://livehappy.com/science/why-well-being-is-about-more-than-happiness

09/08/2026

Why are so many girls today saying “I have anxiety” instead of “I feel anxious”?

Teen girls are growing up in a world of therapy-speak, self-diagnoses, and endless social media labels, leaving many parents wondering what's really underneath it all.

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell explains what's driving these trends, how social media is shaping identity and belonging, and a simple tool parents can use to create deeper connection instead of more confusion.

If you or someone you know is raising a daughter, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Listen now: https://livehappy.com/season-12/navigating-modern-girlhood-with-dr-suzanne-garfinkle-crowell

09/06/2026

Our Sunday Sillies readers have spoken... and we're listening. 🎉

If you love ending your weekend with a dose of encouragement, now you can start your week the same way. Introducing Wake Up Happy, our brand-new (and completely free!) Monday morning text series.

Each week, you'll get a quick, uplifting message that builds on the inspiration from our Sunday Sillies newsletter, helping you carry that positive mindset into the week ahead. Think of it as a happiness boost delivered right when you need it most.

📱 Sign up and start every Monday with a little more joy, purpose, and positivity: https://mailchi.mp/livehappy/wake-up-happy

Live Happy is a magazine, website, podcast and resource about a timeless quest: living a happy life.

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

🏍️ What would happen if you hit pause on your routine and followed the road wherever it led?

After building a successful career in Silicon Valley, Michael Yang set out on a 40,000-mile motorcycle journey that changed the way he saw success, resilience, and what it means to truly come alive.

His story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the answers we're searching for aren't found in doing more, but in paying closer attention.

📖 Read the inspiring story: https://livehappy.com/shelf-care-finding-meaning-on-the-journey-in-coming-alive-on-the-ride

09/01/2026

What if the thing you've spent years trying to "fix" is actually your superpower?

If you've ever been called "too sensitive," this episode is for you. Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani explains why sensitivity isn't a weakness. It may be one of your greatest strengths.

🎧 Learn how deep feelers often excel at empathy, intuition, communication, and resilience.

Listen now: https://livehappy.com/season-12/the-strength-of-emotional-sensitivity-with-dr-sasha-hamdani

08/31/2026

"Mom, I can't find it!"

If you've heard that phrase three times already this morning, you're not alone. 😅

Research shows clutter doesn't just create mess. It creates stress. The good news? You don't need a perfectly organized home to feel more in control.

These 4 easy back-to-school organizing strategies can help eliminate morning meltdowns and give your family a smoother start to the day.

👉 Read more: https://livehappy.com/why-clutter-feels-so-stressful-and-4-ways-to-organize-for-back-to-school

08/30/2026

Stop letting the Sunday Scaries steal your weekend.

Sunday Sillies is a quick, uplifting email that takes less than 5 minutes to read and helps you head into Monday feeling inspired, optimistic, and ready for the week ahead.

Join thousands of readers who've made Sunday evenings something to look forward to.

✨ Your happier Monday starts here. Sign up today: https://mailchi.mp/livehappy/sundaysillies

08/26/2026

Today, we remember Dolly Parton, a woman whose light reached far beyond music.

When Live Happy spoke with Dolly in 2015, she shared the values that guided her life: faith, family, hard work, resilience, and a daily decision to choose happiness, even through life's challenges. As she told us, "At the end of the day, I choose to be happy."

Her songs, her generosity, and her unwavering optimism touched millions of lives and reminded us all that joy is something we can create, share, and pass on.

Take a look back at our conversation with Dolly and celebrate the remarkable legacy she leaves behind. ❤️

https://livehappy.com/entertainment/the-joy-of-being-dolly-parton/

Music legend Dolly Parton has performed on some of the world's greatest stages, acted in Hollywood movies, owns her own theme park—and she's not done yet! Dolly, we will always love you.