Happy Life Studios Podcast

"My creator. You gave me life, now show me how to live!" Audioslave sang it and I applaud it. I think it's healthy to let God know what you're thinking, even if...no, ESPECIALLY if, you're struggling, angry and ready to give up. In fact, I believe being vulnerable with your creator is a necessary ingredient to living a Happy Life, especially when life turns sour. However, match it with these 5 sim...

We found a new HappyLifer and decided to interview this pretty cool and weird young man. Did we just invent a new oxymoron? "Cool" and "weird" aren't two words you hear together a lot. However, I think Dylan's weird is what actually makes him cool, and I think the same is true with all of us as well. It wasn't planned, but I find it interesting that last week we interviewed Tony and this week the...

We had a request by "Joe Happy Lifer" (Joe is his actual name lol) who wanted to know more about our co host Tony Piantine. I loved that idea because I know how life changing powerful his story really and sometimes I forget that it's a story most Happy Lifers aren't familiar with. We've said a few facts about Tony in podcasts past, but have never really gone deep in to who Tony is and why Camp Dan...

Is it even possible to be a WINNER and a LOSER at the same time?!? Some say no. We say yes. In fact, oftentimes LOSING is the BEST way to WIN. In this episode we talk about Felix Loch, the German Luger, who not only lost, but was expected to take the Gold...for the 5th time. So, if he lost, just how did this Luger win? Glad you asked. Have a listen and find out. You may be winning a lot more than...

Shaun White's 4th place finish in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and his nasty crash and injury last October in New Zealand, set the stage for a great story because he didn't quit. In this episode, we talk about failing, not quitting, and what those things set us up for. The songs we use in this episode are "Gonna Be Worth It" by Rita Springer, "Respect Me Respect You" by Steve Hays and "Olympic Fanfare...

Have you ever wished you could be sharper or smarter? Ever compared yourself to others who may be more talented, richer or more popular? If you could, would you trade yourself in for a newer model? In this Olympic episode, Tony and I talk about a curler and the things that make him happy, even though all those around him would love to discredit and discard them. One man's trash is another man's tr...

What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? In this episode, we discuss one of them and how it should be a lifestyle, not just a 30 second TV spot. You'll hear my interview with Tony Piantine, one of the directors at Camp Daniel. It's not just a camp for people with disabilities, it's a lifestyle. Check them out at www. CampDaniel.org Growing up in the church as a Pastor's Kid, I always thought...

It's true of our most important relationships as well as the Superbowl and it's one of the enemies of Happy. What is the difference between a game and an institution and why is it so vital? www. HappyLife.lol www. Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www. Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www. Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www. PayPal.me/StevoHays

Jesus loves movies! If He didn't, he wouldn't have used them as one of his main ways of teaching. Wait...they had movies back then? Well, maybe not movies like we know now (they probably would have except for the fact that theaters weren't invented yet). However, Jesus made and used His own movies to make a point. What in the world am I talking about?? Listen and see. www. HappyLife.lol www. Faceb...

Just what do Happy Life and Camp Daniel have in common, and why does Stevo always end up there? In this episode, Stevo interviews Tony Piantine, the director of what Stevo likes to call "The Real Happiest Place On Earth". Camp Daniel is a camp for people with disabilities and holds a huge secret to living happy, which is why Stevo visits there so much every year. Listen and see what Happy Life Stu...

You win some and you lose some. That's what they say anyway. However, sometimes it seems like you lose a lot more than you win. The Happy news is losing is not the end of the story, giving up is. In football there is always the post season. There is always a bowl game to look forward to. To aim at, to shoot for. This is true in life as well, not just football. Your failure is not final. In many wa...

If I had the secret to a HappYear would you take it? A lot of people want a successful year because they believe it will make them happy. While this may be true, we at Happy Life Studios believe that if we have a happier year, then we will have a more successful one as well. The problem with the first scenario is I can only be happy if all my numeric goals were met. While in the second scenario, I...

If only Christmas could last the whole year long! Well...why can't it? Happy Life Studios believe it's actually possible and actually give some pointers on how to make it happen. The truth in this episode will not only make your Christmas Happier, it will make your life Happier as well. There is a song that has been around since before I was born, and yet it has eluded my ears and my Christmas mus...

We are so excited to hit 100 podcast episodes. Since 100 episodes is such a landmark for us at Happy Life Studios, we did something a little different. (What's new? Don't we always do that?) In this podcast Stevo is actually the one getting interviewed. We are not only excited for the last 100 episodes, we are even more excited for the next 100. Happy Life is becoming so much more than a podcast....

What do you buy the person who has everything? If you've ever struggled with buying the perfect present, this episode is for you. Listen and make your Christmas happier, more meaningful and easier. Merry Christmas and Happier Holidays. www. HappyLife.lol www. Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www. Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www. Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www. PayPal.me/StevoHays

Increase your thankful meter and your happy meter will increase as well because it's impossible to be content and discontent at the same time. When you're thankful for what you have, you're not discontented or angry with what you don't. In this episode, we give some great tips for making your Thanksgiving and your Holidays happier, because we know that for some, Happy is the last adjective they wo...

I HATE COFFEE and I live in Seattle. Not only do I live in Seattle and dislike drinks of the java persuasion, now I am also posting a podcast called "Thanks A Latte." What is wrong with this picture?!? I must admit however, that while I do HATE COFFEE, one of my favorite things about Seattle and the great Northwest is the coffee scene. So go ahead and hit that play button and find out why. Welcome...

Halloween is over, which means it's time to take off the mask and move on towards Thanksgiving, the 2nd Holiday in this wonderful Holiday season. This episode is part 1 in our Thanksgiving podcast series "Whatcha Thankin'?!?". In it we talk about seeking God's face. What does that even mean and why is it so important to God?!? Seeking God's face...what does that even mean? It might not mean what y...

Is Halloween any good for you? Listen and find out, you may be surprised. You'll also find out not only HOW God wants you to live, but WHERE He wants you to live as well (Alice isn't the only one that's meant to live in Wonderland). For there are a lot of people out there who have been giving God a bad rap by their words and/or their attitudes, not to mention some of their sermons. He's just not a...

Did you know we have a Pregnancy And Infant Loss (PAIL) awareness month in America? Neither did I until one of our Happy Lifers revealed it to me. So we, my wife and I, interviewed her on the topic. It's amazing what can happen when someone doesn't deal with the crappy that life throws at them. Inversely, it is amazing as well when someone deals correctly with the crappy that happens. Here is a ve...

What do Jesus, Jason and Friday the 13th have in common? Listen and find out. Special thanks to www.lindseylouphotos.com for the really cool Jason meets Happy Life photo. It's creepy and rocks at the same time. Here's the link for the Stuart Edge video I talked about; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u-KkiEAv_8&feature=push-lsb&attr_tag=U0vX2NyjP1lYsbcB-6 www. HappyLife.lol www. Facebook.c...

In this episode I talk about a valuable lesson I learned from my friend's wonderful kids the other night. You've probably heard the statement "the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys" before. In this episode, we will tweak that quote a little and then take it out for a little spin as we take a trolley ride to happy. Follow this simple yet powerful tip, and the larger an...

I like me. I like me not. I like me. I like me not. Have you ever felt that way? Some moments you love who you are and then some days you can't bear to look in the mirror. Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. I was there recently. You know, I think that sometimes it's not that we dislike ourselves, it's that we dislike where we are at. For instance, no one expects anyone to be happy...

"Have you ever thought that happy life is for somebody else? That you're never going to attain it?" Or have you ever felt "If I could just attain that, I'd be happy? If I could get that person's money. If I could have that person's job. If I could get that person's life somehow, then I'd be happy." Or, "if I could get rid of this part of my life. If I could get rid of this part of my personality....

For all of you that have been hit by hurricanes the last couple weeks, our hearts and prayers go out to you. Maybe you are going through a personal hurricane currently. Our hearts go out to you as well. We had a podcast already planned out for this week, but really wanted to send out one that would encourage those who have lost so much the last couple weeks. If there was ever a time we need some h...