Episode 28: How to Find Your Light & Keep it, with Dr Elia Gourgouris

America’s Happiness Doctor joins the Infuse Compassion podcast for a hope-filled conversation about seeing the good in people, particularly ourselves. Join us as we talk with Dr. Elia Gourgouris (pronounced Gore-gur-ees) about his transition from a private practice in clinical psychology to helping others find greater happiness and fulfillment in life as a coach, speaker, and author. In this episode you’ll hear: - The value and importance of self-forgiveness – and how to start that journey now. - How compassion is strength - Why everyone needs – and deserves – compassion - How to change the inner critic to an inner coach The core message Dr. Elia presents is to not procrastinate your happiness and self-forgiveness. As you do so, you can find your inner light and keep it! Dr. Elia Gourgouris (Gore-Gur-Ees) also known as America's Happiness Doctor, is the author of the best-selling book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness which has been translated in 5 languages. He co-authored the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters. The first half of his career he built a thriving private practice as a Clinical Psychologist (all word of mouth) before moving on to become an international speaker and an Executive Coach working with C-Suite leaders. His message is featured in respected publications and media around the world. With his Positive Psychology background and through his books, keynotes, coaching, and podcast interviews he has helped hundreds of thousands of people both in their careers and in their relationships to achieve happiness and success. As an inspirational speaker, he frequently presents at international conferences focusing on Happiness, Corporate Wellness, and Mental Health. He's the host of a new TV show called The Happy Hour w/ Dr. Elia on the Mental Health Television Network https://mhtn.org/ Finally he's producing a documentary feature film titled For Such A Time As This on the impact of kindness worldwide! He splits his time between the US and Greece/Europe. Contact Dr. Elia https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehappinessdoctor/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.eliag/ https://www.facebook.com/elia.gourgouris https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices