What in the world is Ho'oponopono and what does it have to do with Memorial Day?!? Listen to the interview we had with Joe McCarthy of MoJoe Studio, one of our brother studios in Southern California, and find out. You'll be Happy you did. Happy Memorial Day! Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios...
May 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 311
Remember when you had to sit at the kiddie table for family Holidays and get togethers? Remember the day you got called up to the big league to sit at the adult table? Well, truth be told, being stuck at the kiddie table isn't so bad. In fact it's usually a lot more fun than the big table! This episode was recorded on the Wisdom app with Joe McCarthy from our brother studio, MoJoe Studio, in Southern California. You can join Joe and myself as we collaborate every week on the Wisdom app. Just dow...
May 23, 2022•27 min•Ep. 310
What does it take to truly be Happy? The song we use in this episode is "I'm So Happy" by Hokus Pick. We don't own any rights, but we sure love the song! Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays If you would like to help us...
May 16, 2022•25 min•Ep. 309
Something like this is so rare! How many golfers ever get a hole in one, let alone 3?!? That's right, Jeff "Ffej" Boyd has hit 3 hole in ones in his lifetime, and we got to interview him on them all. Here's the story of his latest one. If you would like to see the video version of this episode go to this link: https://youtu.be/t8YicZai6Ec or search "Papa Ffej Archive Project" on YouTube. If you'd like to archive your life or the life of a loved one, leave a message on our Yo Stevo hotline at (42...
May 12, 2022•20 min•Ep. 6
If you could have anyone over for dinner, past or present, who would it be? What would you serve them? What would you talk about? The songs we use in this episode are "One Of Us" by Joan Osborne and "The Godfather Theme" by David Davidson. We don't own the rights to either. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/H...
May 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 308
Join the twin brothers of other Mothers, MoJoe and Stevo. Tune in to this BONUS Mother's Day episode, as a couple of soul brothers pay tribute to moms everywhere. This episode is an interview we did on the Wisdom app with Joe McCarthy of MoJoe Studios, our brother studio in Southern California, where we not only talked about our own moms, but what makes mothers across the board, so amazing. Happy Mother's Day! The song we use in this episode is "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. We don't own any righ...
May 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 307
Moms deserve more than a day, so we say Happy Mother's Week! You're a superhero, you're the light of the world, and Mom, you are magnificent! Thank you James Kocian, for the use of "More Beautiful". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic The other song we use in this episode is "Daughters" by John Mayer. We don't own any rights to this one. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo ...
May 02, 2022•20 min•Ep. 306
If Houdini could make something as large as an elephant disappear, you, by following this simple advice, can certainly make your fear disappear. Fear and Anger are Fads, and we don't have to give into them. We all face FEAR and ANGER in life. When we let them go, they dematerialize, when we allow them to drive us to DRAMA, they go viral like a FAD in our brains. This is a continuation of last week's episode Fads HL304. Be defenders of the truth, be discoverers of the truth, and don't fall for th...
Apr 26, 2022•22 min•Ep. 305
Sometimes it's not the decisions we make, but why we make them. No one really wants to make decisions based on something lacking in substance or something that's superficial. However, many do, simply because they get caught up in these...which are nothing but F lashy, A bsent and D elusional. Don't let it happen to you. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/...
Apr 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 304
Have you ever gone from hero to zero in hours? From success to failure overnight? Without ever changing a thing?!? Here's a powerful story of a hero who can relate. Happy Holy Week! Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysIf yo...
Apr 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 303
Sometimes life just gets heavy. When it does you need to stop and look for the beauty. Huge thank you to James Kocian for the use of "Another Perfect Day" and "TEDish". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Happ...
Mar 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 302
Some people clap their hands when they're happy, but Happy Lifers start a Happydemic! After all it is one of the best ways to survive a pandemic. Happy International Day of Happiness! Listen and find out more about this special day of the year! Here are the links I use in this episode: International Day Of Happiness Activities https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-happiness/ The Happiness Advantage book by Shawn Achor https://www.shawnachor.com/books/happiness-advantage/ One of the book re...
Mar 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 301
Have you ever asked God for a favor? Have you ever run an errand for God? With all the ugly, draining stuff going on around the world today, we could all use some Happy. We could all use a favor. We could all use some God errands—just like these few people who did exactly that for me and my wife. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagr...
Mar 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 300
Sometimes things, for a moment in time anyway, are perfect...happen perfectly...like so perfect it's still hard to believe it took place at all...but it did. They say that only 1 to 2% of golfers ever hit a hole in one. Ffej has hit 3! Here's Hole in One #2 of 3. Roll Tape. If you would like to see the video version of this episode go to this link: https://youtu.be/2sPh0DUetLE or search "Papa Ffej Archive Project" on YouTube. If you'd like to archive your life or the life of a loved one, leave a...
Feb 21, 2022•22 min•Ep. 5
What if we could create a TV show—a news channel filled with stories of people doing heroic things that might not get noticed otherwise? Here are some thoughts on the Olympics you probably won't hear many other places. The song we used in this episode was "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra and conducted by John Williams. We don't own any rights. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (42...
Feb 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 299
What do The Olympics, Black History Month, Valentine's Day and The Super Bowl all have in common? You should listen to find out because you should have it too. Well...if you want to be successful and Happy, that is. I'd also like to give a shout out to James Kocian, once again, for the use of his really cool song "Still A Kid". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@...
Feb 09, 2022•27 min•Ep. 298
For decades now I've said "before there was Steve Urkel (from the old TV show Family Matters), there was Steve Hays." But the truth is, there is a little nerd in all of us. Here's the story of a lime green one, his giant of a college professor and how they fit in to Happy Life Studios. Once again, special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of "Bumper 1" and "Light As A Feather". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic The songs we u...
Jan 31, 2022•24 min•Ep. 297
Have you ever heard of a trophy wife or trophy husband? Have you ever thought of describing yourself as a trophy? Most people haven't. Is that even healthy or is it egotistical? You should definitely listen to this week's episode. The songs we use in this episode are "I Wish" by Skee-Lo and "Make My Life A Prayer To You" by Keith Green. We don't own the rights to either. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) We...
Jan 24, 2022•26 min•Ep. 296
According to Investopedia.com, a game changer is "...an individual or company that significantly alters the way things are done as a whole." This past week I've been contemplating the life and influence of Martin Luther King Jr.—the man he was, the world-altering difference he made, and especially HOW he made that difference and the incredible brave people who helped him change the game. Even when it comes to changing the world, no one is meant to do this alone. Here are a couple of interesting ...
Jan 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 295
When you hear the word "Judge" or someone says "Don't Judge Me" it has a very negative connotation, but should it? The song we used in this episode was "The Judge" by Twenty One Pilots. We don't own any rights. We'd also like to, once again, thank James Kocian, for not only letting us use "Bumper 1" and "TED ish", but for actually creating them for us! Check out more of his amazing stuff here and tell him "Happy Life Studios sent you". www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusi...
Jan 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 6
Here is a Happy hack that will take the "Happy" from Happy Holidays and turn it into the Happy of all your days. A continuation of last week's episode "Happy New Merry Year HL292", transitioning from Christmas to New Years, from the Holiday Season to your regular life. The songs we use in this episode are "Christmas Time Is Here" by John Legend, "May Every Day Be Christmas" by Louis Jordan and "Que Sera Sera" by Doris Day. We don't own the rights to any. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyL...
Jan 03, 2022•20 min•Ep. 5
They say that only 1 to 2% of golfers ever hit a hole in one. Ffej has hit 3! Check out this fun and incredible story of Hole in one #1, and learn some some Happy life hacks as well. If you would like to see the video version of this episode go to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMlpNu6mlhE or search "Papa Ffej Archive Project" on YouTube. If you'd like to archive your life or the life of a loved one, leave a message on our Yo Stevo hotline at (425) 200-HAYS (4297) or email us at podc...
Dec 30, 2021•17 min•Ep. 4
Yes, Christmas is over, but before you move on, there are a couple thoughts you need to take in. Especially if you want your Happy Holidays to turn into a Happy New Year. Life is about seasons. Happy life is about the transitions between them. If we want to have a Happy New Year and keep it all year long, it needs to start now. We need to prepare before it gets here. If you are interested in Happy Life Coaching go to www.HappyLife.lol and click the coaching tab and receive 2 free weeks when you ...
Dec 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 292
Taking our times of great fear and replacing them with times of great joy instead. I was having a moment thinking about Christmas and wanted to share it with you. The songs we use in this episode are "The Prayer" by Pentatonix and "Christmas Time Is Here" by John Legend. We also used a couple scenes from the movies "The Family Stone" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas". We don't own the rights to any of them. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stev...
Dec 24, 2021•24 min•Ep. 291
There is always something or someone out there warning you. Not just telling you something scary is coming, but more telling you you should panic because the scary thing is coming. Like notifications on your phone or computer. However, if you're prepared you don't have to panic. We have all sorts of RED notifications, red exclamation points popping up in life, but there really should be GREEN ones as well. For every red, scary, negative warning, there should be a green positive perspective as we...
Dec 13, 2021•29 min•Ep. 290
When we use the LITTLE things we have, not in big THINGS, but in big WAYS, we will receive the BIGGEST rewards of The Holidays. This episode was created while I was watching a movie called "TINY Christmas" inside a TINY house and having all kinds of Tiny thoughts that I wanted to share with all you Happy Lifers. Here is the link of the quote I said I would include in these notes: https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/blogs/appreciate-little-things-christmas authored by Martyn Goss The song we us...
Dec 07, 2021•26 min•Ep. 289
Thanksgiving puts the Happy in the Holidays and these 5 tips will keep it there. Make sure to check out the new Happy Life merch on our webpage for your Holiday needs. We not only help you keep the Happy in the Holidays but in life as well. Contact us Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Voicemail: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios YouTube: www.YouTube.com...
Nov 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 288
Why an attitude of gratitude puts the Happy in Holidays...and every day! The songs we use in this episode are "Happy Holidays: Beef Wellington Remix" Written and composed by Irving Berlin and Remixed by Beef Wellington and "I’ve Got Plenty To Be Thankful For" by Bing Crosby. We don't own the rights to either. Here are the links we talked about in this episode: Ted Talk of Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBsl3j0YRQ P odcast The Path of Unconditional Happiness...
Nov 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 287
Everybody falls and fails, some more epically than others. But the real question is, what do you do next? Adversity doesn't have to define us; it can refine us, if we're willing to learn and grow from it. Tune in as Stevo and MoJoe swap insights learned from personal (and quite epic) Happy accidents. Contact us Happy Life Studios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Voicemail: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Hap...
Nov 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 286
Happy Veteran's Day. You make us Happy, Veterans! We salute you AND your spouses/significant others. Thank you! Here is the link of the prayer I quoted https://www.incourage.me/2016/11/prayer-military-spouse.html Contact us Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Voicemail: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays If you would like...
Nov 11, 2021•18 sec•Ep. 285