Are We in a Crisis of Pessimism? Cynicism? What Does Being Optimistic Mean Anyway? (and here's how to give it a try). With Bill Burke, The Optimism Institute

What is happiness in the brain? Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist, author, and coach. He teaches people how to use the power of neuroscience to take control of their well-being. We talk to him about the neural nature of happiness. Alex shares several practical tips so you can learn how to make choices and take action to bring more joy into your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Sep 201955min

Elisha Goldstein is a Clinical Psychologist, Co-founder of the Center for Mindful Living in LA, and best-selling author of five books, including "Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion." Elisha shares how to find happiness, meaning, and fulfillment in life--while also becoming more resilient overall. He dispels some of the myths about happiness and explains why it’s much, much more than just "feeling good." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Sep 201929min

Welcoming more happiness into your life is easier than you think. Happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar walks us through 5 ways to cultivate happiness and explores the surprising habits that hold us back from finding joy. Learn to find balance in your use of technology and make time for real-life relationships. Listen and get happy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Sep 201938min

Denise Jacobs is the author of "Banish Your Inner Critic: Silence the Voice of Self-Doubt to Unleash Your Creativity and Do Your Best Work." She shares several ways you can turn down the negative voice in your head and quiet that inner bully--so you can do anything more effortlessly. Great insights if you've ever experienced self-doubt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Aug 201930min

Jim Kwik is a celebrity brain trainer who teaches tools and techniques to optimize your brain to learn and remember. Jim works with Elon Musk, Jim Carrey, and Richard Branson--among many others! He shares his brain-enhancing learning and memory techniques with Ariel Garten on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Aug 201944min

Dan Harris is an ABC News Anchor and the author of "10% Happier" and his latest book, "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics." He’s funny and honest, and shares how meditation has helped him handle conflict and everyday annoyances with those who matter most in his life. He discusses tools for learning meditation--especially for those who say they can’t sit still. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Aug 201933min

Do you want to feel free? In this episode of Untangle, breathwork expert Samantha Skelly shows us how to breathe and sit in discomfort to open our minds and bodies up to joy. Listen to learn simple breathing exercises that you can use to move past your anxious feelings and welcome bliss into your heart, mind, and body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Aug 201938min

Dave, creator of Bulletproof, talks about his newest book, "Game Changers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life." His insights on high performance hacks just might change your life. Dave shares how he lost over 100 pounds, upgraded his brain, learned to sleep more efficiently, and lowered his biological age in some pretty amazing ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Juli 201943min