Practically Happy

We often think of resilience as strength in the face of big, traumatic events. But we also use resilience in the smaller, everyday stressors of life. In this episode I share some factors that build everyday resilience and our ability to weather any storm. SPONSOR: GREENCHEF Feed your family with simple, healthy meals for 60% off + 20% off the following two months with code 60practically Find full...

For all 14 years that I have been a parent, screen-time and how to manage it has been a topic of conversation (and often stress!) In this episode I try to share some candid stories and recent research into the world of kids and screens. Listen in for my tips! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast...

I have long talked about the benefits of journaling about your gratitude...but where do we share our grief? In this show I share some recent realizations with how to better open up to the whole spectrum of human emotions in order to be more practically happy. SPONSOR: Get $1.49 meals and $1 steaks with EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com/podcast and use code 49HAPPY Come to Turkey with me in 2024!! F...

As the year turns over, we can build some positive anticipation by planning and savoring exciting future events and experiences. Listen in for some of the science behind anticipation and how to use it well. Join Miranda for a Women's Trip to TURKEY in July, 2024 Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podca...

This encore episode was the most popular episode of 2023-- so I'm excited to share it again at the beginning of the New Year. Listen in to learn about how to reflect on what to Stop, Steady, Systematize, and Start in 2024. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda...

At the end of the year, it can be helpful to try on the story of your year from a few different perspectives. This way you can see it more fully, and make a more whole sense of meaning from what you went through. This episode shares how! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coachin...

This is the time of year that we really want to–I think a lot of us really want to create lasting memories. We want to have these experiences that are magical and beautiful, and that we’ll remember. This episode will share some evidence-based tips for making memories that last! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practic...

Research shows that a ratio of around 3:1 positive emotions to negative emotions yields higher well-being and life satisfaction. But how do we generate those emotions, and how much is too much? Tune in to think about your emotions in a whole new way! Sponsor: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49happy. (S...

Having a value or two identified as anchors for your holiday season can help simplify decision making, add ease and confidence to what can otherwise be a hectic time of year. Tune in for a refresher on values and some examples of using them as guidelines for holiday planning. List of Values Sign up for a free exploratory coaching call right here Follow @livefreemiranda and @practically.happy.podca...

Do you love or loathe decision-making? In this episode, I share some strategies behind second-order decision making that can bring ease and efficiency to your decision making processes. Tune in for practical examples and ideas. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda email miranda@livefreecreative.co Buy...

Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is dedicated to the science of gratitude, what it is, how it works, and how we can build it like a muscle to increase our everyday wellbeing. Tune in for three evidence-based gratitude activities that you can use to feel a little bit better anytime. Want to come to NOVIOS 2024 with your spouse? Sign up for the interest list HERE! TRAVEL WITH ME! Take the TROVATRIP...

I have always been a planner, which is part of why I was fascinated to learn about how the theory of pragmatic prospection involves using practical, future-facing plans built with optimism and realism to reduce stress and anxiety and make positive progress in life. This episode dives into the two-step process and explains some ways to get better at making practical, adaptable plans. SPONSORS: Ever...

We all learn from the time we're children the importance of being kind. Sometimes as we get older, kindness seems to lose it's cool- at least we seem to talk about it less. This episode shares some of the research about how kindness benefits us both mentally and emotionally, not to mention the positive ripple effect being kind has on our families and communities. Find full show transcript at livef...

In the world of Positive Psychology, there are three distinct pathways to happiness: pleasure, purpose, and psychological richness. Today I break each one down for you, and invite you to add a little more of all of them to your everyday life. SPONSOR: Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp Therapy! Use code LIVEFREE to get 10% off of your first month! References: Oishi, S., & Westgate, E. C....

Burnout is the result of an extended season of stress, where our demands outweigh our resources. It can be named, framed, and tamed-- and in this episode I share how. My recent experience with burnout makes it personal, and the resources and ideas I share can help you recover, or avoid burnout of your own. SPONSOR: Reverse the age of your skin with OneSkin, the world's first longevity skincare com...

After five seasons of recording Live Free Creative Podcast, I am excited to refocus the show on applying the science of wellbeing to your daily life with a new name: Practically Happy! This episode will introduce you to what it means to be "practically happy", and how I'll help you toward that end week after week. Come along for the ride! SPONSOR: Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp Therap...

Stephen Covey includes "Sharpen The Saw" as one of his 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In this episode I talk about what that means, how it applies to everyday life as a woman, wife, and mother, and how to get creative about prioritizing the types of experiences that build your resilience. Sponsor: Simplify Clean Eating with GREEN CHEF. Use code 60livefree for 60% off plus free shipping! Find...

When I see other families travel extensively, I always wonder how they do it. What it costs? How they made decisions? Did they work? In this episode I answer some of the questions that came in about our month in Costa Rica as a family. Hopefully, the candid conversation will help you see more fun possibilities for travel in your own life! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow...

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Our family is spending four weeks in Costa Rica this summer, and this episode shares all about our first week, dubbed "Adventure Week" wherein we zipline, horseback ride, waterslide, hot springs soak, chocolate make, and dive into the exciting experiences of the rainforest. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with...

For some of us, summer is in full swing, for others the back-to-school season has begun. Either way, now is the perfect time to help our kids build some intentional confidence for the new school year. In this conversation Kristen Arnett, owner of an Arizona-based confidence classes for tweens business, Meant To Be Me, shares four key tips for helping our kids (and ourselves!!) feel more confident....

In this encore episode, discover a couple new ways to think about adjusting your routines, rituals, and rhythms to be more fully aligned with your season of life, energy, and desires. Originally aired as episode 126, this show is a great call-back as we prepare for a new school year. Join a retreat! livefreecreative.co/retreats Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on...

In this final miniseries episodes about caring for your basic needs, I dive into reclaiming spirituality in a way that works for you. There are many ways to have a deeply spiritual life, and many different practices to build one. Show Sponsor: Visit GreenChef.com/LIVEFREE50 and use code LIVEFREE50 for 50% off and free shipping on your order! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Foll...

In this second of the back-to-the-basics miniseries, I am talking about some basic ways you can consider improving your mental health. This is a big part of our lives and well-being that can be ignored-- it matters! Listen in for some new ideas. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livef...

This is the first in a 3-episode miniseries of caring for yourself basics. We start today with Physical Health tips including prioritizing movement, sleep, nutrition, and healing. Tune in for simple reminders of important practices for your physical well-being. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at P...