We all learn from the time we're children the importance of being kind. Sometimes as we get older, kindness seems to lose it's cool- at least we seem to talk about it less. This episode shares some of the research about how kindness benefits us both mentally and emotionally, not to mention the positive ripple effect being kind has on our families and communities.
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#258: Kindness as Wellness

Inspiration and ideas for applying the science of wellbeing to your everyday life. Host and Miranda Anderson casually and conversationally shares examples and lessons from her own life as well as some of the latest research from the world of positive psychology. In addition, she lets you in on humorous and engaging stories about living with her husband, three kids, two dogs, two cats, and five chickens in Richmond, Virginia.

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Women are individuals always before they are mothers. In this encore episode from season one of the podcast, I share four ways to consider retaining and renewing your wholeness as a human while also fulfilling your role and relationship as a mother. 
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#283: Wholeness in Motherhood

When I learned about the phenomenon of the U-Shaped Curve of Life Satisfaction, I was both surprised and comforted. As I'm settling into midlife, with its unique challenges and opportunities, I've appreciated reflecting on this unique season and how I'm not alone. Tune in to learn more about what studies show us about midlife contentment and challenge.
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#282: U-Shaped Curve of Midlife

Have you ever wondered what some levers you could pull in your life to experience more fulfillment and deeper satisfaction? This episode introduces you to the framework of PERMA, which provides some elements to consider as you build wellbeing with intention. 
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#281: Five Factors for Flourishing

Happy National Poetry Month! I have shared my love of poetry over the past couple years on the show with my segment, Pause for a Poem. Today I go a bit deeper and share some specific ways that I engage with poetry for wellbeing, reflection, and connection. I also share some favorite poems and collections, linked below:
Instructions for Traveling West by Joy Sullivan
What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer
Home Body by Rupi Kaur
Mother's Milk by Rachel Hunt Steenblik
Projections by Sarah Lockwood
A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver
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#280: Poetry in Practice

Over 98% of those listening to Practically Happy are female, and this show is for you! Learning about how my menstrual/hormonal/energy cycles mirror the seasons of the year changed my life. Here is a conversation with feminine health expert April Davis of @hausofvagina to share more!
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#258: Kindness as Wellness

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