Happy You Asked: The Podcast That Explores Joy, One Awkward Conversation at a Time

In this episode, I chat with composer and professor of music Dr. Matthew Kennedy about how the tension and dissonance of music mirrors life, and why we should be wary of giant carrots.

Dr. Emily Issacson—a professor of English at Heidelberg University—joins me to chat about how to bloom in the community you’re planted in…from the importance of carrying a book with you to the reasons why you should wait in the long line at the tamale truck. (Because you know a line means those tamales are banging!)  

This episode features Dr. Kristen Lee, who is a best-selling author of four books on psychological resilience and risk-taking. We chat about how "deliciously awkward" it is to be human, and how a key to happiness is embracing the messy awkwardness of life.

Dr. Caleb Lack, professor of psychology and a leader in the field of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, chats with Erin about how our modern world can make us feel like we're constantly in danger. He gives some tips for navigating our seemingly scary "village." For example, naming your pig Ham Solo can certainly help.