HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and Donovon

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Sabrina Osso and talk about some of the main things surrounding what to look out for and what to do when faced with violence. Sabrina Osso is Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE...Feel Safe Where You Live, Work, and Play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject of violence allows...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Linden Schaffer as we discuss some of the different benefits that one can experience from travelling. Linden Schaffer is a wellness travel expert, consultant, and the founder of the first U.S. wellness tour operator, Pravassa. As the best-selling author who penned Living Well on the Road: Health and Wellness for Travelers and the winner of the prestigiou...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Beth Shaw and discuss the various different benefits to yoga especially how it can help with trauma. Beth Shaw, author, visionary and entrepreneur is the founder and President of YogaFit©, Inc., the largest yoga fitness educational school in the world. Since YogaFit’s inception in 1994, author, entrepreneur and visionary Beth Shaw has been at the forefro...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Wendy Bjork and discuss her life after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and different ways she has been able to deal with it. Wendy Bjork aka The MS Warrior Queen™, has dealt with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years. She realized early on in her diagnosis that having a positive mindset was key in keeping the illness from taking completely over. A...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Aunia Kahn and discuss her life with chronic illness and how she was able to overcome it. Aunia Kahn is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and a globally awarded, collected, and exhibited figurative artist/photographer, graphic/web designer at Auxilium Haus Design, the host of the Create & Inspire Podcast, a published author, as well as a teacher...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Kimberly Spencer and discuss how you can own your choices to live an empowered life. Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Karishma Bali and discuss the topic of running and it's various benefits for you and your life. Karishma Bali has lived in Europe and Asia for her studies, has completed several startup internships nationally and internationally, has consulted, been a professor of entrepreneurship and is a published author in her series on academic strategy. She has also...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Lisa Skinner and discuss everything around Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as how to cope with it close to you. Lisa Skinner is a behavior specialist with an expertise in dementia, and the author of the award-winning and 2x bestselling book, "Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost" Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Jayne Sanders and discuss her career and how she uses hand analysis to uncover a person's purpose. Scientific Hand Analyst and Purpose, Law of Attraction, & Spiritual Life Coach featured in a FORBES article about her work, Jayne Sanders helps leaders, business owners, and managers love their lives and their work. After an MBA and many years in the co...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Michelle May and discuss various aspects of her career as well as everything around the topic of mindful eating. Michelle May M.D. is a former family physician, a recovered yo-yo dieter, founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training (www. AmIHungry.com), and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series. Her passion is...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Lindsay Gordon and discuss different tips for if you are finding yourself lost or unsatisfied with your current career. Lindsay is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is "right" in their career and start doing what's right for them. She helps people get clarity about what's right for them in a job and why,...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shane Manier and discuss her life, career and how creativity and art creates joy and growth in your life. Shane Manier is a Creative Coach, Visual Artist, Tedx and Key Note Speaker, Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Poetry Mentor and National Spoken Word Poet based in the Charlotte Metro Region of NC. She is the founder of Guerilla Poets, a nonprofit art...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview ST Rappaport and discuss her methods of utilizing your non-dominant hand for many different benefits. ST Rappaport is Relationship Photographer and host of the LifePix Relationships Podcast. ST utilizes her experience and expertise working with individuals, couples and experts in the field, on her mission to help as many people as possible overcome chall...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Melanie Veazey and discuss her life, career and different ways to help in finding your voice and developing as a person. Melanie Veazey has been coaching, teaching and training for over 30 years. She is a proud graduate of one of the top theater training schools in the country, Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned her BFA in musical theater. Mela...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Ty Aller and discuss parenting and how to use emotional intelligence. Dr. Ty B. Aller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Northern Utah where he works primarily with adolescents and their families. Dr. Aller has training in varying forms of cognitive therapy including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Aller is most in...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Stephen Josephs and talk about different ways to personally evolve yourself as a leader. Stephen Josephs has been mind-body practitioner for over 55 years and has been an executive coach for over 40 years. He helps senior executives shape their culture and bring out people's best work in ways they haven't thought of before. He is a catalyst for helping t...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Suzan Nguyen & Patrick Hubbard and talk through their stories and different ways you can overcome adversity in your life. Suzan Nguyen is the Author of 'One Arm but Not Unarmed', Happiness Coach, TedX Speaker, Entrepreneur and Instructor. Patrick Hubbard is a digital artist and photographer and he has teamed up with Suzan to bring some very special p...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Chris Baca and discuss his life and career as a Personal Trainer and the differences between training & working out. Chris Baca is a certified NPTI Personal Trainer, Certified Level 1 CrossFit Coach and Trainer. He has 11 years of experience coaching Functional Fitness. He is the owner and head coach of West Sacramento Strength And Conditioning. Befo...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings and talk about diversity and inclusion in today's world and where things need to improve and change. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is the Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions LLC, a strategy firm that helps corporate, philanthropic, governmental, and nonprofit clients meet their strategic objectives. She is...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Joe Booth and talk about his life and his opinions on addiction and substance abuse. Joe brings a unique blend of professional experience in technology, education, and mental health. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sacramento State in 2005, and went on to run corporate Learning and Development programs for global software companies....

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Mark Wilkinson and talk about his life and his full story about how he overcame a crisis as well as tips for anyone going through something themselves. Mark Wilkinson has come from being an International house music DJ and record producer (having been a resident DJ at the world famous Ministry of Sound in London, playing music in 65 different countries a...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shawn Buttner and talk about his passion for coaching confidence to many different people in different situations. Shawn Buttner is a Certified High Performance Coach, helping professionals and entrepreneurs prevent burnout through holistically leveling up their lives. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she he...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about fatigue, how to deal with it and different ways of getting out of habits that may cause it. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellne...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Megan Taylor Morrison and talk about her life and how she has effectively used dance as a method to improve her overall happiness and leadership and more. Megan Taylor Morrison is a best-selling author and business coach with a passion for swing dancing, travel and making tamales. Meg works with entrepreneurs and changemakers across the globe. Her client...

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Helene Pulnik and talk through her methods of helping people ditch their cravings and ways to lose weight and keep the weight off. Dr. Helene Pulnik is a Naturopathic Doctor, and weight loss and emotional eating expert. She helps people break free from yo-yo dieting and stress eating so they can optimize their health, have more energy, and feel great...