I haven't posted to social media or the podcast for almost two weeks now. In this episode I briefly tell why and talk about what I experienced during my social media fast. Have you ever taken a break from your smartphone and social media? How did you feel? What did you learn? 

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73: Social Media Fasting and Happiness; 7 Things I Experienced Taking a Week Break from Technology

Add more life to your days and more days to your life by applying science-backed inspiration and research from Andy Proctor, a well-being expert and PhD candidate studying the science of human connection. A podcast seen on New York Times, ABC News and Fox Business. Listen to interviews with New York Times bestselling authors, top researchers, Olympians, TED speakers, influencers and well-being thought leaders. Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morehappylife/ and join our thriving community at MoreHappyLife.co.  Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morehappylife/support

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Joy Clausen Soto is the founder of the annual Dolphin Interaction Program for patients from Rady Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She is a dolphin trainer, cancer survivor, TEDx speaker, and the director and subject of the documentary “Just One Year –A story of triumph over cancer.” Joy lives in San Diego with her husband and two kids. 


Website: https://www.joyclausensoto.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-clausen-soto/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joy.soto.5
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyClausen
Link to her book: https://amzn.to/3oVWnAT

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157: Choosing to See the Good Through Cancer and Beyond with Dolphin Trainer & TEDx Speaker, Joy Soto

Dr. Melina Roberts is a Naturopathic Doctor, Author of Building a Healthy Child, TEDx speaker and Founder of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre in Calgary, Canada. She is recognized as one of the top Bioregulatory Medicine practitioners in North America. She is a leading authority in the field of naturopathic medicine specializing in Bioregulatory Medicine effectively treating digestive issues, complex chronic disease and cancer. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She did a 2 year post-graduate study in Biological Medicine with Parcelsus Clinic in Switzerland.


Dr. Roberts' website: advancednaturopathic.com

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156: Heal Your Body and Mind with Dr. Melina Roberts

Dr. Radlauer-Doerfler is a leading expert in social connection and social support and uses her experience to create impact within communities, systems, organizations, and individuals. Her approach is collaborative, creative, and curious as she strives to educate utilizing unique avenues including media, stage production, video production, podcasting and writing. She has extensive experience in behavioral health, public health, and organizational development for more than 25 years. She is a national expert in behavioral health, social support, and social connectedness and uses this knowledge to further mental wellness. Her research on structural racism in the behavioral health field has led to the development of a national curriculum designed to create more equitable systems. She is passionate about addressing behavioral health challenges through her social influences of mental health research, and speaks widely on the topic. 


Website: https://collectivelyus.org/

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155: Social Connection Can Improve Mental Health with Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler

Dena Patton is an elite business coach and transformational speaker who has worked with thousands of purpose-driven business owners and world-changing leaders around the globe. She helps her clients to build GREAT companies that break records in their revenue AND their impact. She founded Dena Patton Coaching & Training Company 22 years ago while living in New York City where she created her world-class Greatness Methodology. Her 3-Pillar coaching approach helps businesses to build: the systems to be a well-oiled company, the strategy to be a well-marketed company, and the greatness mindset to be a well-led company. As a speaker, coach and best-selling author Dena has garnered over 60 media stories and she leads from 6 core values: Courage, Accountability, Authenticity, Faith, Integrity, and Fun!!
What are the 5 messages of smallness?



 Perfection
 Doubt - imposter 
  Fear (of success, failure, judgment)
  Overwhelm
  Distraction and confusion



In this episode, we talk about how we get stuck with these messages and how to overcome them on our way to becoming the highest version of ourselves.
Dena's website: www.DenaPatton.com

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154: Conquering The 5 Messages of Smallness with Dena Patton

Eric Barker is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller “Barking Up the Wrong Tree,” which has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 19 languages. It was even the subject of a question on “Jeopardy!” Over 500,000 people have subscribed to his weekly newsletter. His work has been covered by The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Financial Times, and others. Eric is also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at MIT, Yale, Google, the United States Military Central Command (CENTCOM), and the Olympic Training Center. His new book, “Plays Well with Others,” will be released by HarperCollins in May of 2022.
Get Eric's new book here: https://amzn.to/39VnEeV
Website: https://www.bakadesuyo.com/
Email: eric@bakadesuyo.com
Instagram: @bakadesuyo
Twitter: @bakadesuyo

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73: Social Media Fasting and Happiness; 7 Things I Experienced Taking a Week Break from Technology

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