When you look around your space, what do you see? Is there a corner that seems a bit overcrowded? Is there a pile you’ve been meaning to tackle but can’t find the right time? Would you perhaps enjoy parking your car in the garage for extra comfort on cold or rainy days? To discover the art of lightening the load to uncover happiness, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with declutter queen, Tracy McCubbin. Tracy is the founder of dClutterly, a business that helps people find joy in removing all the ‘stuff’ that no longer brings them joy. She shares the 5-minute decluttering challenge and how she helps people save money, organize, and flourish.

Tracy McCubbin — Making Space for Joy:

● Tracy describes our habits, acquisition cycle, and what we are seeking through the stuff we buy and collect. [3:38]

● In her book, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want, Tracy highlights the human connections and actions that can get us closer to true happiness. [8:14]

● Tracy explains why keeping too many things from someone who has transitioned isn’t keeping their memory alive. [11:32]

● Tracy’s 5-minute decluttering challenge makes space for joy. [18:13]

● Tracy gives everyone permission to let go of the stuff that doesn’t bring us happiness. [27:44]

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Did you know that 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancers can be prevented through diet and #lifestyle changes? And that starting some monthly supplements before allergy season can keep you breathing freely? For an in-depth look at the environmental toxins that impact our #health, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Aaron Hartmann MD, the founder of Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine. Aaron offers tips for maintaining a healthy immune system and shares statistics and insights to help people take control of their health, eliminate toxins, and stave off chronic illness. 

Aaron Hartman MD — Achieve Overall Health & Wellbeing:

● Andrew describes the impact of the environment and the water we drink on human health. [2:06]

● The air quality of indoor environments can dramatically affect health. [6:59]

● How to support overall health through the GI tract and if eating organic is worth it. [11:06]

● How the gut, sinuses, and lungs all support the immune system. [20:39]

● Aaron offers tips for protecting the immune system before allergy season begins. [23:14]

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A medical doctor often diagnoses physical ailments through a series of lab tests, x-rays, observations, and data analysis. There are multiple proven guidelines and resources in place for the treatment of disease, fractures, organ failure, and other physical illnesses. But, for mental health diagnoses, one book, currently in its fifth revision, is the go-to manual for all mental health professionals. To explore how the manual was created, its major flaws, and the consequential misdiagnoses that come from it, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author and activist Sarah Fay about her investigation and dissection of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , or DSM. In her book, Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses, Sarah shares the personal mental health journey that led to her writing the book and why she created a public

awareness campaign to identify the dangers of the DSM.

Sarah Fay — Mental Health Diagnosis:

● Most of the conditions included in the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are scientifically invalid. [2:05]

● Sarah explains one of the main flaws of the DSM and how 46% of American adults will receive an unproven DSM diagnosis. [8:35]

● Examples of how DSM diagnoses can be racially biased and stigmatizing. [17:26]

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For those who suffer from chronic pain, depression, or burn-out many physicians turn to pharmaceuticals as treatment. While pharmaceuticals may offer the temporary relief of symptoms, most have unpleasant side effects and never treat the root cause of an illness. Researchers are discovering that mindfulness and meditation practices are important factors in improving physical and mental health for complete wellness. To explore the awe-mazing possibilities of new treatment methods, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, physician, and awe researcher, Michael Amster about the benefits of micro-dosing mindfulness. Michael’s book, The Power of AWE: Overcoming Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose — In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day, contains a quick and easy method for tapping into awe. Micahel shares his research on the impact of experiencing awe, and details studies that prove that awe is a prosocial emotion that offers mental and physical benefits to those who practice it.

Michael Amster MD — Micro-Dosing Mindfulness:

● The elemental definition of awe. [2:12]

● Michael coined the term Micro-Dosing Mindfulness after a panic attack led him down the path of mindfulness and meditation. [5:14]

● The Power of AWE book includes a 3-step A.W.E. practice and 30 extended practices for experiencing awe daily. [10:38]

● Being in a state of awe offers mental and physical benefits for ourselves and those around us. [15:57]

● In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, the A.W.E. method was proven to decrease depression by 35% in professional healthcare workers. [17:34]

● Michael explains how the A.W.E. method has a profound impact on long-term chronic pain. [19:38]

● Awe connects us to others, makes us feel better, and contributes to the greater good of all life on earth. [22:06]

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Many people criticize their abilities. Whether it is taming an instrument or their voice, they judge themselves in lieu of experiencing the joy of the music they aspire to create. Exploring the peaceful space within and de-noising our minds offers the gift of sweet silence to those who find themselves distorted. To help us quell the constrictions of the mind and realize harmony, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with master musician and author Kenny Werner about becoming a virtuoso of life. Kenny details the learnings and practices of his book, Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life, and shares the value of our breath and the creative power of the self-love that resides in our infinite space.

Kenny Werner — Become a Virtuoso of Life:

● Kenny describes his vision of being the instrument and being a master creator. [2:00]

● Being a master craftsman involves allowing oneself to breathe without being overrun by the noise of thinking. [5:59]

● How to get into the space of a balanced mind. [12:25]

● Kenny’s favorite musicians embrace and tune into silence. [15:54]

● In his book, Becoming the Instrument, Kenny details the space in ourselves that embodies self-love. [23:41]

The inability to focus on the task at hand plagues all of us, sometimes. But there are times when distractions such as our phones, long to-do lists, and multiple people wanting our attention can be more mentally taxing than others. So, what can we do to build our mental resilience, improve memory, reduce stress, and live longer happier lives? To help clear out the cognition clutter, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks to doctor and author Marc Milstein about a blueprint we can use to age-proof our brains for better living. Dr. Milstein shares excerpts from his book, The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Improve Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia , and cites examples of how a healthy diet, sufficient sleep, and physical movement can boost our immune system and stave off dementia.

Marc Milstein PhD — Age-Proofing the Brain:

● Marc reminds us that the brain is like a battery that needs

recharging. [1:52]

● Marc offers tips to optimize our brain function to improve

memory, focus, and productivity. [3:51]

● How age-proofing the brain protects the immune system.

[9:56]

●The role of a healthy diet on the brain's ability to focus on

a task or test. [11:26]

● How physical exercise contributes to good mental health

and minimizes the risk of dementia. [14:56]

● How sleep helps to flush the brain of toxins and to

problem-solve. [19:36]

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A sense of belonging is essential to human existence. Our ancestors needed to be part of a social group to be safe and provided for. Our need for acceptance still drives us. As an example, being ostracized in today’s ‘cancel’ culture has been referred to as a type of death. To better understand how the human mind has evolved to deal with the pressures of 24-hour access to social media and more, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Paul Bloom. Paul shares the key concepts from his latest book, PSYCH: The Story of the Human Mind, and provides answers about how social interactions, or the lack of them, might stave off human happiness.

Paul Bloom PhD — Brain Science:

● Paul explains the difference between the mental mind and the brain. [2:06]

● Paul contends that evolution hasn’t changed our minds. [7:39]

● How has the human stress response evolved to cope with the constant social threats we experience today? [9:19]

● Social interaction is the key to keeping people healthy, happy, and free of mental illness. [17:29]

● Pandemics and political polarization are unique curses because they take away the social interactions we need to be healthy. [19:43]

● In his book, PSYCH: The Story of the Human Mind, Paul studies every aspect of psychology from children to seniors. [25:08]

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Yoga studios have become ubiquitous in cities all over the US, and sales of yoga clothes and accessories are projected to grow by over 8% by 2029. But what does yoga’s popularity have to do with a personal yoga practice? To illuminate the real impacts of yoga beyond the mat, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Deepak Chopra’s private instructor and co-founder of ISHTA Yoga, Sarah Platt-Finger. Sarah shares core learnings from her book, Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization, and tells how the practice of yoga is a personal journey into changing our senses, perceptions, and realities.

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Sarah Platt-Finger — Yoga: Beyond the Mat:

● Yoga is more than physical stretches as Sarah explains. [2:12]

● In Sarah’s new book, Living in the Light: Yoga for Self Realization, she explores how the practice of yoga helps us become self-realized. [9:02]

● Even though yoga has become mainstream it is not a competitive sport. [15:40]

● The human body is more capable of feeling and sensing than thinking. [20:13]

● Practicing yoga allows us to take responsibility for ourselves and change our world. [24:28]

Age-related memory loss is a natural part of the aging process. Some people experience a more deeply-rooted memory issue, such as Alzheimer’s, and become deeply forgetful. Deeply forgetful people often need caregivers for what used to be normal activities. While every case is different, there are some general guidelines on how to restore dignity and selfhood to those afflicted with dementia. To dig deeper Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with physician, speaker, and author, Dr. Stephen G. Post about the latest findings about how to care for loved ones. Dr. Post shares common questions of caregivers and patients, how caregivers can respect the wishes of those they care for, and the proven positive psychological aspects of treatment. All from his book, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease.

Stephen G. Post — Cultivating Dignity for the Deeply Forgetful:

● Moments of relative lucidity in people with Alzheimer’s offer insights into the multifaceted nature of the condition. [2:16]

● Stephen shares some of the common questions caregivers and Alzheimer’s patients ask about the affliction. [5:11]

● Many people with Alzheimer’s are investigating or considering assisted suicide, or euthanasia, and in many states it is legal. [7:39]

● How to help caregivers understand that their loved ones' wishes need to be respected? [10:41]

● Stephen identifies the role of a caregiver for deeply forgetful people. [18:39]

● Dogs can be useful companions to those who are deeply forgetful. [21:23]

● Positive psychology offers more dementia care than pharmaceuticals or other medical models. [26:11]

Socrates is credited with saying, “the unexamined life is not worth living”. Yet, our contemporary world of results-driven work leaves us very little time for ponderance. To unearth the benefits of growing our inner worlds through examination and contemplation, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author and founder of the Catherine Project, Zena Hitz. Zena

shares examples of individuals, real and imagined, who enrich themselves with life-long learning to discover the pleasures of intellectual development. She also shares key elements of her book, Lost in thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life.