The holidays are a stressful time of year (for so many reasons), but that's NOT what it's supposed to be about... and it doesn't have to be that way. At all. I'm walking you through how to find JOY at Christmas, New Year, (or any other stressful time) by CHOOSING PEACE.

Yes, it is a choice (or it can be) -- I'm not saying that you're "choosing" to be stressed, I'm saying that with the right permission you CAN choose peace. I'm giving you that permission.

It's also the one year anniversary of The Science & Spirit of HAPPY! We started publishing episodes on the Winter Solstice (Summer Solstice in the southern hemisphere) 2023. It's been one year and I'm so happy and grateful for the growth of this work. So thank you.

 Quote I discuss is by Brianna Wiest.

I've been on break finishing the book! But I'll be back in the new year full time. Get your book now before it drops, because the preorder is only $5!!! It won't/can't ever be this price again. So get it now here. Or copy/paste this into your browser: 

https://sciencespirithappy.com/how-to-not-be-like-your-parents/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=3_4bAnniversary

*NOTICE: I made the really difficult decision to halt publishing this season until the book "How to NOT be like Your Parents" is complete! Reserve your copy today to get on my email list and be notified once the season resumes!*

Episode 3:4 copy resumes:

One of the worst things a parent can do to a child is cause a rift between the kid and themselves. This person turns into an adult who is out of touch with themselves, their purpose and the people around them.

In this episode we dive into emotional intelligence and the first Personal Power of the Heart: Fierceness. It isn't what you think when you think of Fierceness. Laura-Lee explains what being truly vulnerable really means and how to take the first steps to genuine authenticity.

Read about each step in-depth, and get exercises to do at home, the new book! "How to NOT be like your PARENTS"

https://sciencespirithappy.com/how-to-not-be-like-your-parents/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=3_4

This is probably the first step where we really start to deviate, or expand upon, from the current personal development advice. The Personal Power of "Connection" isn't one people talk about often, yet it's taken for granted when they're doling out advice that everyone can do it! This simply isn't true: I've met many, many people who were able to gain Clarity (the first step) but were not able to move forward because they lacked the instruction on how to build CONNECTION with it.

Join host Laura-Lee as she explains analysis paralysis and how getting CLEAR about your story sometimes HINDERS people from going forward (and what to do about it).

Next week we will start blowing the roof off the current personal development advice and making it really, really easy to get to even your biggest goals.

Read about each step in-depth, and get exercises to do at home, in Laura-Lee's new book! "How to NOT be like your PARENTS"

https://sciencespirithappy.com/how-to-not-be-like-your-parents/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=3_3

Our parents don't just shape us, they almost imprint themselves upon us!

How this imprint shows up in our lives has a lot to do with what we're made of, but this doesn't detract from how much the shape of THEM determines how we turn out. This season we're diving into the 8 steps you need to turn this around — to decide who you want to be for yourself and then LIVE that reality (something we know that statistically almost everyone fails to do).

 This is the first step: Clarity. If you think you understand Clarity already, think again! These methods are not the ordinary "decide then do" mantra you've heard a thousand times. These methods are for all the people who HAVE tried and have REALIZED there's a heck of a lot more to it than that!

Read about each step in-depth, and get exercises to do at home, the new book! "How to NOT be like your PARENTS"

https://sciencespirithappy.com/how-to-not-be-like-your-parents/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=3_2

I don't know anyone who doesn't have SOMETHING about their parents they cringe at when thinking about becoming just like them. In fact, we're probably pretty lucky if we only have one or two things about our parents we'd loathe to repeat! But the truth is: we repeat almost everything our parents do, earn, experience. Minor changes happen, of course, but what about when you don't want a minor change — what about when you want a massive change?

Statistically speaking, it doesn't happen. When it does, those people are considered anomalies.

The rule is: we repeat what we experienced as children via the outcomes of our parents' adult choices. Good thing Laura-Lee is a rule breaker.

Join us for this season where Laura-Lee breaks down what it takes to dramatically shift your life and stop the past from creating your future. You get to be the adult now!

Read about each step in-depth, and get exercises to do at home, in the new book! "How to NOT be like your PARENTS" 

https://sciencespirithappy.com/how-to-not-be-like-your-parents/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=3_1

(PS The Pre-Sale Ebook is only $5. After this period the price goes up!)

It's casual Friday at the Science & Spirit of Happy where we're wrapping up season 2 by summarizing the whole season! Here are the 8 steps to building loving relationships. Friends, family and love life. PS this episode shows us a glimpse into Laura-Lee's family life as her toddler makes a special surprise appearance!

Remember we take 4 weeks off the podcast between episodes! So we'll see you in a few! Check us out on social to stay in touch. Or get on the email list!

 Get the first lesson in the Zero to Hero course FREE here: https://www.sciencespirithappy.com/get-unstuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2_10&utm_campaign=zero_to_hero

When we decide to make changes, we outgrow many people and situations. Although the change is what we wanted, it still hurts when we have to let go of people we love or situations we've become comfortable in.

We also have to let go of our past selves -- the people we've been and become from the negative experiences that shaped us in our lives. This is all a normal part of the healing process.

This episode talks about how to let your past go and forgive yourself.

Get the first lesson in the Zero to Hero course FREE here: https://www.sciencespirithappy.com/get-unstuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2_9&utm_campaign=zero_to_hero (PS this is a real lesson. So bring a pen!)

People pleasing is very common when we're thrown off balance in childhood. It comes from very specific treatment.

This episode dives deep into why we people please and how to stop putting other people first (so you can heal from what caused you to become a people pleaser to begin with)!

This is an emotional episode.

Get the first lesson in the Zero to Hero course FREE here: https://www.sciencespirithappy.com/get-unstuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2_8&utm_campaign=zero_to_hero (PS this is a real lesson. So bring a pen!)

You can become irresistible to your dream guy or girl, and the awesome, amazing friends you really want. This is how! Grab a pen because I'm laying it down in this episode on how to magnetize the people and opportunities you crave in your life starting now!

Get the first lesson in the Zero to Hero course FREE here: https://www.sciencespirithappy.com/get-unstuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2_7&utm_campaign=zero_to_hero

(PS this is a real lesson. So bring a pen!)

Fighting with my husband saved his life. Arguing gets a bad wrap, and certainly no one wants to do it, but it can be a crucial element to healthy relating. It’s also natural. So what makes arguments healthy vs unhealthy conflict? And how do we fight fair?

Fighting has to be one of the most confusing arenas we can enter as people. In this episode I breakdown what makes a “fair” or “unfair” fight and how to know it your arguments are “healthy” or “unhealthy” (according to me)!

Get the first lesson in the Zero to Hero course FREE here: https://www.sciencespirithappy.com/get-unstuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2_6&utm_campaign=zero_to_hero