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Happy Brain

Most conversations around mental health can seem kind of heavy. Is there a way to promote our mental and emotional well-being in a fun and entertaining way? Join Sean Bloch each week as he explores the FUN side of mental health by digging into simple hacks and fun tips to make your mental health journey more enjoyable and your brain a little happier.
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Episodes

A Unique Approach to Navigating Grief

Bully Grief? How in the world could this...make our brain...happy? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.jnicolejones.com/ https://www.jnicolejones.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jnicole/ Kübler-Ross model: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief Dr. Tonkin’s Grief Model: https://whatsyourgrief.com/grow...

Aug 17, 202112 min

Meliorism (How to Make Things Better)

There is an interesting philosophy about how to make things better called Meliorism. Yup. It just might...make your brain happy. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: Connect with Sara Soyeju: www.ediblepsych.com Sara.soyeju@ediblepsych.com Instagram & Facebook @ediblepsychology Work Mentioned: Pawelski , J. O. (2006, March). Mitigation and construction: Toward a balanced melio...

Aug 15, 202110 min

Does Talking to Minions Work? (Gregg & Heather)

We are returning with Gregg to question if talking to a stuffed Minion is good for your mental health... Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: Minions Episode: https://anchor.fm/happy-brain/episodes/Minions-Who-Help-You-Relax-e13d6ns Connect with Gregg: https://tlbc.co/ Listen to Tiny Leaps Big Changes: https://tlbc.co/tiny-leaps-big-changes...

Aug 12, 202113 min

How a DOG Can Make Your Brain Happy

Would getting a dog make your brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-balance/201804/how-dogs-drive-emotional-well-being https://planinspirecreate.com/ https://www.instagram.com/planinspirecreate/ https://www.youtube.com/planinspirecreate https://www.buzzfeed.com/fordgofurther/questions-to-ask-your-dog-on-your-next-road-t...

Aug 10, 202111 min

Anxiety Triad

What is an Anxiety Triad? Could it maybe...make your brain...happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: http://embraces.life/ http://instagram.com/coachraluca...

Aug 08, 202114 min

Does Using an Alter Ego Work? (Gregg & Heather)

is3tovbIesy9sem8b8Bl We are revisiting the Alter Ego to discuss if it will really improve your mental health and make your brain happy... Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_ego Connect with Gregg: https://tlbc.co/ Listen to Tiny Leaps Big Changes: https://tlbc.co/tiny-leaps-big-changes/...

Aug 05, 202114 min

Build Confidence in Less than 5 Minutes with This...

How is shakin' your booty good for your mental health? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.mooresoulsessions.com Pump Up Membership: https://www.mooresoulsessions.com/membership...

Aug 03, 202111 min

Can we LEARN to be Optimistic?

Can we learn to be optimistic? Would that really make our brain happy? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: Connect with Sara Soyeju: www.ediblepsych.com Sara.soyeju@ediblepsych.com Instagram & Facebook @ediblepsychology Work Mentioned: (Learned Optimism and Explanatory style) Seligman , Martin E. P. Learned Optimism : How to Chang...

Aug 01, 20219 min

Law of Attraction: Real or Crap? (Gregg & Heather)

What do you think about the law of attraction? Is it a hoax? Or will it make your brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: Connect with Gregg: https://tlbc.co/ Listen to Tiny Leaps Big Changes: https://tlbc.co/tiny-leaps-big-changes/...

Jul 30, 202114 min

Rapid Transformational Therapy (Hypnosis)

What is Rapid Transformational Therapy? Can it make your brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kv59J8c8jURYHi1RpTxxw https://ianinguanez.com...

Jul 28, 202111 min

Do This to Build Your Confidence

Should you brag on yourself? How would it make your brain happy? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.mooresoulsessions.com Pump Up Membership: https://www.mooresoulsessions.com/membership...

Jul 26, 20219 min

Mental Health Comedian (PT 3)

This is part THREE of our conversation with the "Mental Health Comedian". A Mental Health Comedian? Would listening to one make your brain happy? *Trigger warning: This episode contains content about suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please see the hotlines provided below. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: Part 1: https://ancho...

Jul 23, 202114 min

Mental Health Comedian (PT 2)

This is part TWO of our conversation with the "Mental Health Comedian".A Mental Health Comedian? Would listening to one make your brain happy? *Trigger warning: This episode contains content about suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please see the hotlines provided below. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: Part 1: https://anchor.f...

Jul 21, 202112 min

Mental Health Comedian (PT 1)

A mental health comedian? Would listening to one make your brain happy? *Trigger warning: This episode contains content about suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please see the hotlines provided below. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/ Suicide Hotlines: USA: 1-800-273-8255 USA Crisis Text:...

Jul 19, 202114 min

Can Rejection Be Therapy?

Can intentional rejection be therapy? Will it make your brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZXgApsPCQ https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/...

Jul 16, 20217 min

Transcendental Meditation

Today we are exploring Transcendental Meditation and asking ourselves...will this make our brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO3AnD2QbIg https://www.byrdie.com/transcendental-meditation-5112916 Jerry Seinfeld’s Productivity Chain Episode: https://anchor.fm/happy-brain/episodes/Jerry-Seinfelds-Productivity-Chain-et82fp/a-a510q00...

Jul 14, 20215 min

Cool your Brain with Yawning

How do we keep our brains cool? Maybe yawning? Will this make our brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.newsweek.com/why-do-we-yawn-contagious-yawns-cool-down-brain-scientists-1443106 https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2017.00052 https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/yawns-help-the-brain-keep-its-cool...

Jul 12, 20216 min

Morning Pages (Stream of Consciousness)

Today we are exploring morning pages and asking...can they make your brain happy? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Path-Creative-Attention-Artists/dp/1250768586 https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/02/style/julia-cameron-the-artists-way.html https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/mo...

Jul 09, 20217 min

Another Strange Mental Health Diet

What is the slow carb diet? Will it make your brain happy? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://tlbc.co/ https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Fat-Loss-Incredible-Becoming-Superhuman/dp/0091939526 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/slow-carb-diet#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24571926/ https://tim.blog/2007/04/06/...

Jul 07, 20216 min

A Unique Way to Tap Into Your Intuition

Can you talk to angels? How would that make your brain happy? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://devonduerr.com/...

Jul 05, 202113 min

Be Friends with Anxiety Using This Trick

Can you be friends with anxiety? Maybe. Does it have a name? Maybe. This new relationship just might...make your brain happy. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-make-friends-with-anxiety-a-simple-technique-to-gain-perspective#takeaway...

Jul 02, 20217 min

Why Juggling can Calm your Brain

Did you know that juggling might be good for your mental health and make your brain happy? Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://helth.co/benefits-of-juggling-for-mental-and-physical-health/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NT9dqIu0W...

Jun 30, 20216 min

Love On these Plants for Mental Health

Did you know there are CERTAIN plants you can use for your mental health needs? Yup. They just might make your brain happy. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/plants-self-care#Find-out-which-plant-is-calling-to-you-based-on-your-personalit...

Jun 28, 20217 min

Minions Who Help You Relax

Minions help you relax? Talking to them just might...make your brain happy. Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: http://www.imaginethatintl.com/ Fun frequency Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/262161110479877...

Jun 25, 202116 min

Using Seasons to Be More in TUNE with Your Body

Did you know that there is "power in the period" (even if you don't have one). Honoring these cycles, many claim, will make your brain happy... Join our Community! https://tlbc.co/community Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.brandiroe.com https://www.instagram.com/adventuresinbrandiland...

Jun 23, 202110 min

Beekeeping for Mental Heath

Keep a bee? A few bees? Lots of bees? How is this good for your mental health!? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/beekeeping-may-reduce-stress-and-depression/5091899.html https://superjunaid.com/ https://www.hacksandhobbies.com/...

Jun 21, 20219 min

Reignite Imagination & Finding Time for Play

How do we make TIME for play? We know it's good for our mental health but... Who has the time? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: http://www.imaginethatintl.com/ Fun frequency Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621611104798771...

Jun 18, 202113 min

Moving Past What People Think: The Square Squad

How do we move past the fear of what others think? Maybe creating a square squad will help. It just might make your brain happy... Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://better.net/chicago/life/daring-greatly-author-brene-browns-advice-on-living-courageously/ https://brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Square-Squad-Secondary-8-1-19.pdf https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Gre...

Jun 16, 20218 min

Drink Coffee at 10:30 for More Energy

Does it MATTER what time you drink your coffee? How can you use this information to optimize your energy (and make that brain happy...)? Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-time-to-drink-coffee https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/benefits-of-lemon-water#takeaway...

Jun 14, 20218 min

Change How You Feel by Doing This

Throw your hand in the air and proclaim how you want to feel. It just might make your brain happy... Instagram: http://instagram.com/happybrainfm Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Website: http://tlbc.co/happy-brain RESOURCES: https://www.josephpearlman.com/

Jun 11, 20218 min
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