Hack Your Happiness

Ever wonder how your brain shapes your reality?  This week, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a groundbreaking psychologist, neuroscientist, and author. In this episode, we’re diving deep into Dr. Barrett’s journey, from her early days as a teen to becoming one of the most influential figures in understanding emotions. We’ll explore non-verbal cues, her most surprising research discoveries, and most of all, how we all (especially teens!) can better control our emotions. 

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Prepare to dive deep into the world of country music and life behind the scenes! This week, we’re thrilled to have country music star Chris Lane joining us. From chart-topping hits to life on the road, Chris opens up about his journey, the challenges he’s faced, and how he stays grounded through it all. We’ll be talking about everything from his rise to fame, top tips for public speaking, and his advice for expressing our own creativity.

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Get ready to unbox all the hacks to confidence, self-value, and being seen in the way that you want others to see you! Professor, author, and negotiation expert, Alison Fragale joins Hack Your Happiness to discuss her challenges and how she has overcome them, quick tips for social situations, and most of all, how we can be likeable, but still stay in-touch with our values and goals.

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Join Mercedes and Anastasia as they speak with champion NASCAR Driver and Surviver contestant, Julia Landauer. Julia discusses why she chose to stop racing, her experiences on Survivor, and her top hacks for embracing discomfort - from a race car, in a jungle, or in everyday life.

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Today, award-winning journalist and author, Steven Petrow, joins Hack Your Happiness to share his story of finding joy in daily life. After facing many hard times, including cancer in both himself and his beloved sister, Steven began to focus on finding joy - everywhere. Join us as Steven discusses his hacks to finding joy, how to look for the good, even in the darkest of times, and his secret to staying motivated as a writer!

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In this episode, Mercedes and Anastasia speak with Sahil Bloom. Sahil is an entrepreneur, content creator, and investor. Listen in as he discusses how he transformed his life, the importance of doing hard things every day (and how to do more hard things!), and his hacks to building a winning mindset.

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Co-Founder and President of Cardone Ventures, Natalie Dawson is a widely successful author, podcast host, and investor. Natalie brings us along on her journey to becoming a successful investor and author, unveils her confidence hacks, and must-know advice for sharing your success with others.

With back to school season in full swing, Mercedes and Anastasia are thrilled to be speaking with educational therapist and award winning author, Dr. Victoria Waller. Victoria discusses how anyone can find their creativity (and why they should do so!), creativity versus A.I., and her hacks for being your authentic self this school year.

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In this week's episode, professor of psychology Dr. Fallon Goodman joins Mercedes and Anastasia - just in time for back to school. Fallon shares her guide to social situations, how to make friends and approach new people, and top tips for not caring what other people think.

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Come along with Mercedes and Anastasia as they are joined by Megan Hess, celebrity illustrator. Megan's client list includes Nicole Kidman, Michelle Obama, Tiffany & Co, and countless other luxury brands. Megan shares her story of overcoming self doubt in the creative industry (and her tips to doing so), as well as discusses her views on A.I. in art. Most of all, Megan gives us her hacks on how to embrace our creativity.

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