World Happiness Podcast

In this immersive episode, Colombian artist and activist Lola Villa takes us on a journey through the transformative power of sound. From electronic soundscapes inspired by the Amazon to radical inclusion in the music industry, Lola invites us to see music not just as entertainment—but as resistance, healing, and awakening. Together, we explore how sound connects us to nature, to each other, and t...

In this heartwarming and transformative conversation, Howard Glasser, founder of the Children’s Success Foundation and creator of the Nurtured Heart Approach®, joins Paulina Nava to explore how we can awaken greatness in children — and in ourselves. Together, they dive into the power of positive recognition, emotional awareness, and the practice of building inner wealth. This episode invites paren...

In this heart-opening episode, we sit down with Yeshi Kunga, a radiant monk from Kopan Monastery in Nepal, to explore what true happiness really means. From the Buddhist perspective, we dive into the difference between fleeting joy and ultimate, lasting happiness — the kind that arises not from possessions or status, but from awakening, inner peace, and daily mental cultivation. Yeshi shares power...

In this profound episode, we sit down with Dr. Edith Shiro, clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma. Together, we explore how trauma — often seen as something to overcome — can actually become a powerful catalyst for growth, healing, and transformation. Dr. Shiro reminds us that healing is not just personal — it's a collective act. When we cultivate inner...

In this very first episode of the World Happiness Podcast, your host Paulina Nava, Global Strategy Director of the World Happiness Foundation, sets the stage for a journey that goes far beyond interviews — this is a movement of awakening, consciousness, and transformation. To begin this journey, we are joined by the visionary founder of the World Happiness Foundation, Luis Gallardo, author of Happ...

Maitreya and the Timeless Journey: A Dharamshala Reflection Sitting at dusk in Dharamshala’s high hills, I sip butter tea while Himalayan prayer flags flutter outside my window. Wearing my PhD student hat, studying non-duality in this Tibetan Buddhist enclave, I am daily immersed in traditions that teach time itself is fluid. In the Abhidharma writings I read, time “changes from moment to moment”...

Welcome to "Unlocking the Power of Manifestation", a transformative podcast designed to inspire and guide you on your journey toward creating the life of your dreams. Each episode dives deep into the art and science of manifestation, blending ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and practical tools to help you align with your inner vision. Discover how to tap into your innate ability to manifest abu...

Gratitude is a transformative practice that shifts our focus from what’s missing to the abundance already present in our lives. In this heart-opening episode, I guide you through a Gratitude Meditation Ritual designed to help you cultivate appreciation, joy, and inner peace. This practice will anchor you in the present moment, nurture a sense of contentment, and expand your ability to welcome life...

Compassion is the bridge that connects us to ourselves, each other, and the world. In this soothing and powerful episode, I guide you through a Compassion Ritual—a sacred practice to cultivate empathy, kindness, and self-love. Together, we’ll explore the essence of compassion: seeing others and ourselves through the lens of understanding, acceptance, and shared humanity. This ritual is designed to...

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.” – Martin Luther King Jr. In this special episode, I guide you through a deeply transformative forgiveness ritual designed to release the weight of past pain and create space for healing and growth. Drawing inspiration from the words of Martin Luther King Jr., Lewis B. Smedes, and the timeless wisdom that forgiveness doesn’t change...

The Power of Manifestation: Harnessing the Universal Laws of Unlimited Potentialities Manifestation is the art of bringing our deepest desires and aspirations into reality. It's a concept that transcends mere wishful thinking, tapping into the foundational principles of the universe itself. Central to this practice is the universal law of unlimited potentialities, which posits that the universe ho...

Embracing Diversity: The World Happiness Foundation's Vision for a World Free of Labels In a society that often prioritizes conformity, the World Happiness Foundation is championing a revolutionary approach: creating a world free of labels, especially focusing on communities that include neurodivergent individuals and those with autism. This initiative is not just about advocating for inclusion; i...

Happytalismo. Un nuevo sistema para un mundo feliz.  A pesar de los retos a los que nos enfrentamos como el cambio climático, las guerras, las hambrunas, etcétera, todos queremos ser felices. Este estado mental y emocional ha sido uno de los anhelos más importantes en todas las épocas y en todas las culturas. La felicidad es un derecho fundamental según la ONU. Este libro nos propone un cambio de...

(...)   “The world needs new lenses to understand growth and how humans and societies can thrive.” ~ Luis Gallardo   Follow the World Happiness Foundation and the World Happiness Fest here: Website: https://worldhappiness.foundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worl...

On Earth Day, Saamdu Chetri asks for forgiveness from mother earth.      (...)   “The world needs new lenses to understand growth and how humans and societies can thrive.” ~ Luis Gallardo   Follow the World Happiness Foundation and the World Happiness Fest here: Website: https://worldhappiness.foundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Our guest today is AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS, best-selling author of the new book Speaking with Spirit . Her previous books include Wake Up to the Joy of You and Unbinding the Heart. In this latest book, Agapi encourages all of us to tap into the power of secular prayer to help us manage our minds and find the calm, tranquility and rootedness we need to flourish in a fast-shifting world. It was a great...

Dave brought Nadia in as a guest after he heard her speak at the Nantucket Project and was incredibly impressed with her and the parallels of her words and our No Barriers messaging. All three hosts sat down with Nadia in our studio in Golden to talk about her own journey to become a Pastor for House for All Sinners and Saints, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado....

Ann Curry is an award-winning journalist and photojournalist. She is a former NBC News Network anchor and international correspondent and has reported on conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Darfur, Congo, the Central African Republic, Serbia, Lebanon, and Israel; on nuclear tensions from North Korea and Iran and on numerous humanitarian disasters, including the tsunamis in Southeast As...

Our hosts, Erik and Dave, sat down with J.R. Martinez the night before our No Barriers Summit began in a conference room at Lake Tahoe Squaw Resort to talk about his journey. Background on J.R.: J.R. Martinez is an actor, best-selling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He hails from a small town in Georgia, where he grew up as the son of a single working mother...

Our hosts, Jeff Evans and Erik Weihenmayer, had the opportunity to catch Charlie for an hour during his extremely busy schedule. Charlie was in the midst of training to head off on his latest pursuit: to run from the lowest point on earth; the Dead Sea to the tallest; the summit of Mt. Everest. Jeff and Erik wanted to hear more about not only his athletic accomplishments (too many for one podcast!...

Dr. Lin's website: https://www.exploreralbert.com/ Social Media https://www.instagram.com/exploreralbert/ https://twitter.com/exploreralbert https://www.facebook.com/exploreralbert/ Welcome to Earth Interview https://screenrant.com/welcome-earth-albert-lin-interview/ Nat Geo Explorer Profile Page https://www.nationalgeographic.org/find-explorers/albert-yu-min-lin Thurgood Marshall College Commence...

This much is true... no one gets outta here alive. If you had the option of knowing the day you would die and how it would happen, would you want to know? This is Jim. Jim was very much alive when this episode was recorded. Jim was dead 2 months later.. Jim has a Stage 4, terminal cancer diagnosis and has ceased all treatment. Two weeks before this episode was recorded he was told he had roughly a...

In this special exchange, Pooja and Professor Negi discuss the central tenants and urgency of compassion, a focus of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Dr. Negi expands on how although humans have made tremendous progress from an outward, material standpoint, we have neglected to develop the core inner values that lead to contentment and inner peace. In other words, we have been focused on educating th...

Our guest today is Dr. Andrew harman,  a Professor of Virology and Immunology at the University of Sydney School of Medicine and an ordained Buddhist who has much insight on how Buddhist practices and philosophy can help us deal with change, restlessness and uncertainty in our fast moving world.  He shares how acceptance of your reality can help bring about calm. Dr. Harman and Pooja talk extensiv...

Simon T. Bailey, 52, is a former Disney executive, author, life coach and serial entrepreneur. Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You, INC is one of Simon’s many acclaimed books. He is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world and a 2015 inductee into the National Speaker Association’s Hall of Fame. Simon champions a remarkable, unified world filled with purpose-driv...