LOA Today - Your Daily Dose Of Happy

Joel listened to the book Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang over the weekend and thought it would make a good starter topic for today's show. At Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/REJECTION-PROOF-Jia-Jiang/dp/1847941451 Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

As a South Asian American woman, Ruhina grew up with the pressure of a community that expected and valued only high achievement. This pressure negatively impacted her mental health during her teenage and early adult years. She shares her story of self-discovery and reinvention with us today. Her website:  https://ruhinamehra.com/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Christopher Glatis is an award winning filmmaker and lifelong seeker who was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder soon after entering college. Motivated to overcome what he initially saw as a weakness, Glatis devoted himself to learning how humans heal. He’s tried it all, from silent meditations on mountaintops to Native American sweat lodges, psychotherapy, men’s groups, yogis, trauma work, and cre...

Jason is a speaker and coach who focuses on the fun side of habits! Not just any habits, the habits that make you happier. Jason has spent a decade working with hundreds of leaders across the country to focus their growth on their top priorities. Jason's website:  https://thejasonharwood.com/ Follow LOA Today: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

In Mind Hacking Happiness, Sean Webb presents the latest neuroscience and emotions science, coupled with some ancient wisdom teachings and common sense, to introduce the newest and most effective way to gain control of your mind so you can increase your happiness at will. Joel gives us his review of the book tells us what he learned from it in today's episode. Get the book here:  https://www.amazo...

Since 2003, Gina has been stretching women’s personal boundaries. In 2017, she founded Blissed-Out, Fit & Feisty. Now, Gina is the Creatrix of Exquisitely Aligned, a 3-step proven system. She hosts the Exquisitely Aligned Podcast, and has appeared on A Quest for Well-Being, The Relatable Voice, and Dare to be Authentic Radio, to name a few. Her website:  https://exquisitelyaligned.com/ Follow...

People under his wing have built their mental and physical skills to earn high level income and have the physical/mental health to support them. His Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/owensantos_/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Rahul's belief in the transformative power of a single shift in mindset has driven his passion for helping others reach their full potential. His book and website:  https://www.habits4miracles.com/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Annette is the author of Dragonfly Into The Light. After her own journey of recovery from self-neglect and toxic patterns, Annette felt compelled to raise awareness about trauma and emotional abuse. She combines awareness and solutions while encouraging individuals to break harmful cycles and cultivate flourishing lives. Her book:  https://www.amazon.com/Dragonfly-Into-Light-Annette-Copeland/dp/B0...

Some experts recommend dreaming big and going big. Others, including author James Clear, recommend aiming for small, incremental goals instead. Which is better? Joel, Sam, and Walt discuss that question this week. Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book, The Doughnut Diaries, about her own struggles with her weight and restrictive diets which lasted for over thirty years. As Rachel turned forty the expression "I got sick and tired of being sick and tired" hit home, and she made a decision to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self sabotage. Her website:  https://rachell...

David Strickel joins Neo and Walt for a conversation about dealing with financial abundance issues. He also tells us a bit about his renewed focus on The TYA Practice. https://thestreamofdavid.com/tya/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Billy Merritt has devoted most of his adult life to the study and teaching of health and well-being. It all started for him due to years of dealing with epilepsy. He studied, he made changes, and he has gotten better and better over the years. As with many people, he feels driven to share his insights with the world. His teaching delves deeply into the connection between lifestyle and health, and...

Mia is an inspiring mentor for women who are balancing work, family and their wellness. She believes women have the power to change the future for the better— but not if they are stressed out and overwhelmed. She is a mom of three teenagers, entrepreneur and coach, who also makes time for family, wellness and joy — and she hopes to empower 1 million moms to feel a deep sense of balance and ease. A...

We mentioned it during last week's show. It's a substance that has amazing potential for helping people experiencing mental illness and serious addiction. And for the first time ever, Joel will discuss his personal experience with psilocybin. It's going to be a trip! Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Her background includes stories of pain and renewal from many forms of loss including loss of friendship, a child, a spouse, health and a marriage. Her website:  https://www.ckcollins.co/ Her book, The Swipe Right Effect:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRM2N1KJ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Our guest, Yan Huang intended to connect from Singapore at 4 AM, but she overslept. So Jodielynn and Walt spent the first half hour of the show exploring some health-related questions. Then Yan connected and took us down a huge rabbit hole in reply to what we had been discussing. Yan, the Pivotal Healer, is a long-term young adult cancer survivor living cancer-free in Singapore for the last 15 yea...

Milton Erickson is the father of Hypnosis and was one of the first people to use positive psychology long before it became a term and a movement. Joel tells us his story today. We discuss self-hypnosis and talk about some bits of hypnotherapy. This leads us to a discussion about the neuroplastic properties of the human brain. Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Our scheduled guest ghosted us today, but we carried on and had a far-flung conversation about Chat GBT, artificial intelligence, and the massively changing landscape of employment that we now expect to happen in the next few years. These chatbots are capable of carrying on conversations that are indistinguishable from those with humans, and they are already being used in a variety of roles, inclu...

When people get stuck at critical transition points in their lives, Colin assists them in deconstructing the stories in their heads, overcoming fear, and reconstructing a new narrative to move forward, live their authentic selves and thrive. He has an acute ability to sense-make in this complex world. Our discussion today goes in-depth to what it takes to maintain that level of vibration that is s...

Shelby launched her Joy Journey eCommerce site dedicated to "All Things Joy" as a companion to her upcoming book, The Joy Journey. She shares her message about joy and civility in today's show. Her website is:  https://shelbyjoyscarbrough.com/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Jodielynn and Walt swap stories about ways we've each been challenged in our lives to let go, and then sharing what happens when we finally, actually let go. Follow LOA Today: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Wait, did you say you're talking about a sweetener? Yup! Not to mention neuroplasticity. And failure, too. It's going to be fun! Plus, Sam plays a little improvisational piano for us: The Nutella Improv! Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow

Julie Allyson is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Life Coaching, a company that provides personal transformation coaching to women. She is a witty, genuine, and high energy speaker, coach, and author. With a background as an RN for 28 years most recently as a Nurse Executive, cancer survivor and becoming a Mom at 16, Julie has lived and learned and loves to share her experience of how to live life...

What role does oral health play with your overall health? We find out in today's conversation. Her website:  https://www.daleaudrey.com/ Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow