Dr. Patti Ashley, a licensed Professional Counselor is the creator of a unique process called Authenticity Architecture designed to help you create your authentic self and live your best life.

You can find out more about Patti and her many services and offerings at pattiashley.com.

Blog post about this episode: http://www.carpediemday.com/patti-ashley-authenticity-architect/

Full YouTube interview found at: https://youtu.be/nZteijC4NxU

After a diagnosis of MS and the deaths of two good friends, Carlyn was at a crossroads. She wanted to find people like her, but this was in 1997, before the days of social media. She created "connection cards" and discovered the beauty of strangers becoming friends through shared stories. 

You can see the full YouTube video with Carlyn here: https://youtu.be/X_mvKFMbtHA

Carpe Diem Day Blog Post: http://www.carpediemday.com/strangers-to-friends-with-carlyn-shaw/

Strangers to Friends Website: http://strangerstofriends.com/

Strangers to Friends Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangerstofriends

Jennifer Fields, a writer and coach, talks about her coaching practice, helping singles live their best lives. So often society sends us messages that we need to be paired up, that we can feel like something's wrong if we're single. Jennifer works to break down that old stereotype, helping people live full lives, regardless of their relationship status.

The full YouTube Interview with Jennifer can be found here: https://youtu.be/aFsgwEFN_Pk

Thriving Solo Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/598918

Blog Post: www.carpediemday.com/thriving-solo-with-jennifer-fields-to-start-national-singles-week/

Rebecca Mullen from Altared Spaces is a master certified life coach. She typically coaches people through transitions but this month she's preparing for her dream class: Habits for Happily Ever After.

Rebecca talks in this clip about the 3 roles partners play in a marriage... that of a partner, that of a friend, and that of a lover, and how understanding these can really help strengthen communication with a marriage. 

See the full YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/3sVZP-TBiis

Blog Post: http://www.carpediemday.com/rebecca-mullen-of-altared-spaces-hosting-happily-ever-after-class/

Lawrence Coburn, co-founder of Twine, talks about the new app that fosters deep meaningful conversations between two people.  Tune in to see the full Interview on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/P0krLLGKaVw.

Blog Post: http://www.carpediemday.com/twine-an-application-for-deeper-conversations/

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/P0krLLGKaVw

You can check out the twine app by going to: https://twine.nyc/priority/YphFGV

I'm thrilled this week to talk to Pamela Gail Johnson who founded the Secret Society of Happy People (no longer a secret!) in 1998.  Now you can find a community of happy people and join yourself at https://sohp.com/.  There's also an app (SOHP) where you can track 31 types of Happiness. Be sure to sign up for the SOHP newsletter and participate in Operation #SmileStarter for August - Happiness Happens Month!

Tune in to the full YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/H4VL7tpaOhE

Episode #2 is an interview with Tom Johnston of Ageless Explorers. Full YouTube interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b93CaCLXuzA.   Blog post can be found here: http://www.carpediemday.com/interview-with-tom-johnston-of-ageless-explorers/

The Ageless Explorer Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/911958189307379

This is the first episode of a new Podcast: Carpe Diem Connections, a podcast about living life fully and fostering deep social connections. I was inspired by my friend who had ALS to live fully every day. I'll use this platform to talk to others who write, speak, and have interest in positive psychology, and leading a full and happy life.