Ray and Dr. Conte welcome Amy Newmark, Author, Editor-In-Chief, and Publisher of the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series to talk about her latest book, "Simply Happy." They discuss the vital role gratitude plays in happiness, and they describe how to get into a behavioral pattern of gratitude. They also cover the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, how to say "no," and they detail six easy ways to reduce stress. And Ray has a powerful story about his father that illustrates the power of forgiveness.

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