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Practically Happy

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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Episodes

#179: Making Friends as an Adult

It's been a couple years since most of us have had a chance to gather easily and readily with others. In this episode I explore some new ideas about making friends in a new season of life, as an adult. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202243 minSeason 4Ep. 179

#178: Get Lucky!

This St. Patrick's Day, I explore 4 science-based ways to increase your luck. Dive in and get lucky this year! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 178

#177: Mothering The Mothers, Parenting Yourself

When we talk about parenting, sometimes the most important piece is left out of the equation: parenting yourself so that you can be a loving and supportive presence for your children. In this epsiode I expore and explain how I've been applying this to my parenting journey lately. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda One-On-One Coaching at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mar 10, 202251 minSeason 4Ep. 177

#176: Word Swap Magic-- Change for Opportunity

Why is it that we all resist change so much? It comes with an inherent negative weight... What would happen if we started thinking about change as OPPORTUNITY for growth, progress, and joy? Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda One-on-One Coaching at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 176

#175: Understand Your Cycle, Understand Yourself

If you're a menstruating human, this epsiode will help you understand the ins and outs of your hormal seasons and how to best accomodate what you need in each phase. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda One-on-One Coaching at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202259 minSeason 4Ep. 175

#174: Biannual Closet Audit

For the past four years, I've managed our family clothes with this simple, efficient, sustainable system. We love what we wear every day because of it. Listen in for details and find a free PDF download at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda One-On-One Coaching at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202249 minSeason 4Ep. 174

#173: 4 Before 40

As I head into my 40th year, I've settled on 4 fun goals to push me toward who I want to be. Tune in to hear about them, plus some additional amazing ideas shared by my community. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 173

#172: Emotion Twist Cone

You know that feeling of bitter and sweet? Or sad and happy all at the same time? In this epsiode I explain the humanity of feeling conflicting emotions at the same time, and offer a few tips for processing them. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda One-on-One coaching availble at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 03, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 172

#171: Reducing Daily Decisions

Did you know every time you make a decision, your ability to make a good decision reduces? We get burned out and fatigued exercising that choice muscle so much. Here's some times to give it a rest! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 171

#170: Choose Your Own Adventure

Sometimes we wish we knew the end from the beginning. In reality, life is more like a Choose Your Own Adventure story. What will you choose next? Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 170

#169: A Walk A Day

We know walking is good for us. In this episode I outline 10 huge benefits we get from walking that we might not have realized. Join me in a walk a day 2022! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 169

#168: New Year, New House

If you had asked me 4 weeks ago when I was moving, I would have said, probably a couple more years. A lot can change in a month. In this episode I share our whirlwind December with buying and selling houses just in time for the New Year. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Decluttered Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 202254 minSeason 4Ep. 168

#167: 2021 Year in Review

And another one down! I like to take a minute at the end of a year to take a look back. I find I've forgotten so much of what actually happened, it helps to do a personal recap. I share more + invite you to do the same! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Decluttered! We begin January 10th. Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 202150 minSeason 4Ep. 167

#166: Making Home a Haven

It's a special time of year, when we gather together in our homes and feel the coziness of the season. What can we do to make our homes feel safe and loving all year-round? I discuss some ideas in this episode. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join my Decluttered Masterclass Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202143 minSeason 4Ep. 166

#165: 3 Ways to Reflect on 2021 with Vanessa Quigley

The year is winding down! In this episode I have a fun, candid conversation with Vanessa Quigley, mom of 7 and co-founder of Chatbooks about some ways to reflect on the year with our families. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Register for my Decluttered Masterclass Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202151 minSeason 4Ep. 165

#164: How I Plan A Vacation

As the world opens up again, I'm so excited to travel! This episode is a little inside scoop into how I like to plan my vacations, and some of the thoughts I choose to make the process and experience as smooth as possible! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 164

#163: A More Intentional Holiday Season

Have you realized that what you look for is often what you see? In this episode, I share how setting our intention for the holiday season can help guide our decisions. We'll be more likely to experience what we hope for when we point in the right direction! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 02, 202150 minSeason 4Ep. 163

#162: Create A Big Dreams Map

Every year, I open up to a page in my planner and write down all of my big dreams. Some of them are realistic and attainable, most are not. The purpose it direction, clarity, hope, and abundance. Join me in this episode to learn to make your own Big Dreams Map. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Nov 25, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 162

#161: Four Reasons To Write Plans On Paper

Are you a paper planner person? After listening to these four science-backed benefits of dreaming, brainstorming, and planning with pen and paper you might become one! Add creativity and meaning to your plans by writing them on paper. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 161

#160: Meal Planning For People Who Hate Meal Planning

It's that time again, dinner time. What are you having? Who is making it? Will the kids eat it? Why do we all have to eat every. single. day? If you've ever felt any of these things, today's show is for you. I share how to solve four of the main meal-planning problems with a simplified system. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad ch...

Nov 11, 202147 minSeason 4Ep. 160

#159: How Tracking Your Present Helps You Plan For The Future

Getting a clear picture of where you are now can help you make more purposeful decisions moving forward. In this episode I share three main benefits of tracking the pieces of your life where you want more awareness and motivation. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 04, 202139 minSeason 4Ep. 159

#158: Build and Update Your Love Map

Do you know what your partner's favorite way to spend a Saturday is? What about their current struggles at work or home? When was the last time you sat down to ask about their biggest dream? In this episode, I share some simple questions for building and updating your "love map" as the Gottman Institute refers to your partner's inner world. The more we know, the better we can love. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus ...

Oct 28, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 158

#157: Reducing Friction In Relationships

You know that hot, buzzing energy that enters the room when you and your partner disagree? That uncomfortable friction can separate you, and even halt progress in the marriage. This episode shares 5 tips for reducing friction and increasing connection. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 202136 minSeason 4Ep. 157

#156: Let's Talk About Sex with Kristin B. Hodson

In this episode I am joined by Sex Therapist Kristin B. Hodson to answer community questions about sex, intimacy, desire, and connection. I share a lightbulb moment regarding orgasms, and we both share insights about sexual shame, cultural and religious stories, and when foreplay happens. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 156

#155: 15 Lessons for 15 Years of Marriage

It's my anniversary week, and Dave and I came together for this episode to reflect on 15 (of the many) lessons we have learned during our 15 years of marriage. Tune in for a candid and lighthearted discussion of things that help make our relationship tick. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 07, 202147 minSeason 4Ep. 155

#154: Enjoy The Outdoors All Year Long

Does the fall/winter season usher in a season of staying mostly indoors for you? Yes, me too. That's why I'm sharing four strategies in this show to help us all be more deliberate about enjoying the outdoors all year long. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202148 minSeason 4Ep. 154

#153: Ask for What You Want

Do you sometimes say "Hey, are you thirsty?" when you mean "Would you please get me a drink?" If so, you might have trouble asking for what you want. Listen in to hear some scenarios and solutions. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 202139 minSeason 4Ep. 153

#152: Word Swap: Could for Should

How do you feel when you say or think the word "should"? If you're like me, it makes you immediately a little stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or grumpy. In this episode we explore a simple word swap that will make a big impact on how you feel every day. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 16, 202134 minSeason 4Ep. 152

#151: Three Ways To Stress Less

Sometimes in the past, stress felt like part of my personal identity. Like a piece of me that was really important to keep. Stress = productivity and hustle and success, right? In this show, I share how maybe we don't need it and how to stress less. (Originally aired as part of a mini-series on basic self care, episodes 73, 74, 74 and 76) Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Tha...

Jul 01, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 151

#150: Nuanced Faith within Organized Religion

My spiritual journey has not been a straight road, and I imagine the turns and bumps will continue as long as my life. In this episode I share about my experience living a personalized spiritual pathway within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Support The Show on Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 150
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