Harvesting Happiness Podcasts

Harvesting Happiness with Lisa Cypers Kamen broadcasts consciously prepared brain food from the beaches of Malibu, California and on-location.HHTR promotes happiness, well-being and global human flourishing with a diverse and proactive collection of the greatest thought leaders and change agents who are devoting their lives to creating a better world in which to live. Each episode focuses on personal-growth, human-interest, self-improvement, healthy lifestyle and positive psycho-social education.

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Sex Talk: Why Men and Women Communicate So Differently
3d ago
*This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners. Do you wish your partner communicated better? Have you considered that they may not be wired to do so? Biology and chemistry play important roles in how we communicate. Testosterone and Estrogen play a major role in gender communication and social behavior from an early age. To better understand why men and women communicate differently, and the chemistry behind gender communication, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with sex and biology expert and author Dr. Stephen Furlich. Dr. Furlich shares
Narcissistic Abuse: Healing, Navigating, and Ending the Drama
10d ago
Understanding and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics is essential for building healthy relationships. In environments characterized by narcissistic abuse, with one or two narcissistic parents, children are denied the emotional safety needed to develop an independent identity. Instead, they learn to survive the abuse by stepping into predefined roles that serve the narcissist's needs. To define narcissism and discover how to navigate relationships involving narcissistic personality disorder, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a licensed Marriage and Family Th
Procrastination: Skills to Overcome Fear of Failure and Anxiety
17d ago
Do you have a chronic procrastinator in your life that just can’t seem to finish their task list? It’s easy to write it off as pure laziness or a lack of drive, but procrastination isn’t a time-management problem. At its core, the fear of failure and discomfort triggers a deep sense of shame, causing people to hit the brakes before they even start. To move past the cycle, we have to understand what is driving the behavior. In this productivity and mental health podcast, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen interviews Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, a psychologist, author, coach, and TE
LGBTQ+ Kids: Gender Identity and Well-Being
24d ago
*This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners. As the percentage of young people openly identifying as LGBTQ+ continues to rise, social media has become a vital catalyst for empowering youth who previously did not feel safe expressing who they are. Still, being seen is only the first step toward true acceptance. How can society shift the narrative from bullying to active allyship? To glean guidance from a researcher studying real-world experiences with LGBTQ+ identity development in adolescents, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a Dev
Humanity: Why AI Will Never Replace Connective Human Labor
1mo ago
Many have come to believe that AI is a universal solution for managing repetitive tasks and improving productivity. But, is it realistic to think that machines can replace humans in a world built on connection and belonging? Our soul, or life force, is the essence of who we are and cannot be replicated by a machine; instead, it relies on social architecture, human connectivity, and interdependence to thrive and flourish. As we navigate AI and the future of work, the question of human-machine coexistence looms. We are living in rapidly changing times in which AI is altering the way we learn and
Changing Minds: The Neuroscience of Storytelling & Connection
1mo ago
From early childhood, our experiences shape a personal narrative that helps us make sense of the world; far from being an escape, story is how we navigate reality. Because our primal wiring compels us to defend this worldview as the only valid perspective, challenging our beliefs triggers us into action. Overcoming this defensiveness requires recognizing that vulnerability isn't a liability, but the ultimate strength in expanding our understanding — and in building real human connection. To discover the art of changing someone's mind through brain science, Positive Psychology Podcast host Lisa
When Aging Gets Hard: A Physician’s Guide to Navigating the Journey with Dr. Surah Grumet, MD, MPH
1mo ago
Navigating the changing needs of an aging parent can feel like a sobering wake-up call, especially as you balance respecting their role in their own care decisions with the growing weight of caregiving responsibilities. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but you don't have to carry the load alone. Palliative care, including hospice, offers essential support to guide families through this journey. For sound advice on mindful aging-parent care, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes Dr. Suragh Grumet, MD, MPH, the Chief Medical Officer for North Carolina at Eventus WholeHealth,
Why Smart People Struggle with Money: The Emotional Side of Finance with Tari K. Vickery
1mo ago
The interplay between money stress and mental health shapes how we perceive security, frequently trapping families in silent, inherited cycles of fiscal anxiety. Breaking these deeply entrenched patterns requires shifting our cultural discourse from financial judgment to financial empathy, allowing individuals to address their economic realities without shame. To discover the secret to embracing the abundance-vs-scarcity mindset, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes Tari Vickery, author, Stanford-trained sociologist, financial well-being expert, and founder of Life Matt
Strong Enough to Feel and Heal: Mental Health, Resilience, and the Stories We Survive with Dr. Suzan Song, MD
1mo ago
Chronic fear and anxiety are destabilizing to the human nervous system. Healing stories can help calm and balance us, serving as vital mental health wellness strategies. As we learn to re-craft our narrative and implement structured rituals as tools for building resilience through pain, we allow our trauma and the societal pressures dictating who we should be to dissipate. Rooted in resilience and positive psychology, this transformative process affirms that knowing we matter to someone else can guide us through the darkest moments, offering a profound sense of meaning, connection, and directi
From Trauma to Healing: How Medical Science is Resetting the Biology of PTSD with Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD
2mo ago
Stigmas and a lack of hope afflict many who live through unimaginable traumas. PTSD is a common diagnosis, but it doesn’t quite fit the bill. By reframing the condition as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), the focus shifts from managing a lifelong psychological 'disorder' to treating a physical, healable sympathetic nervous system in need of a reset, transitioning people from trauma to healing. To better understand practices that migrate trauma to healing, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes Dr. Eugene Lipov, a board-certified anesthesiologist, pain specialist, and
Unlimited Love Part II: Sustaining Compassion in Difficult Times with Dr. Stephen G. Post, PhD
2mo ago
Sustaining compassion during difficult times requires tapping into what compassion science reveals as pure, unlimited love. The science of altruism tells us that unlimited love is available to us as an unlimited resource. Channeling and sharing love nourishes us and activates the brain's reward and attachment systems, generating positive biological feedback. Love research shows that it provides a profound source of inner peace that stabilizes and sustains us through any crisis. To discover the infinite potential of pure love, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her co
Pure Unlimited Love Part I: Science and the Path to Inner Peace with Dr. Stephen G Post, PhD Part 1
2mo ago
What does it mean to practice pure unlimited love? Love research defines pure unlimited love as a state in which the security and well-being of another becomes as real and meaningful to you as your own. Embracing this mindset is a profound pathway to discovering lasting inner peace. At the heart of this approach is the activation of the ten distinct forms of love that allow us to engage with our modern, enraged culture. By applying the science of altruism, we can look past the anger and actively transform conflict into a deep, authentic connection.. To unpack the science of altruism, Harvestin
Joy as a Practice: Happiness as Radical Resistance with Erica Brown
2mo ago
Conscious Joy Activism invites us to reframe our emotional lives, reminding us that joy as an active, intentional practice is a verb. In a world fraught with systemic challenges, happiness as resistance is a radical act. The privilege of being able to protest underscores our mutual responsibility. This intersection of positive psychology politics proves that our profound interconnectedness was never a "woo-woo" concept, but a tangible tool for collective survival. Ultimately, embracing this mindset serves as a powerful form of political anxiety relief, transforming personal well-being into a c
The Taoist Path to Joy: Finding Flow and Freedom with Dr. Robin Wang, PhD
3mo ago
Eastern Philosophy describes a peace that is found when we fast our minds to release preconceived judgments and get out of our own way. The Taoist Philosophy of Joy teaches that when we are disharmonized with the world, we feel it physically and emotionally, becoming susceptible to being too rigid or totally submissive. But Taoism and happiness aren't just intellectual thoughts to be debated; they are our natural flow. By aligning ourselves with the natural current of existence, we naturally step into effortless living. To discuss the crossroads of Eastern philosophy and effortless living, Har
The Connection Crisis: Decades of Research on Friendship and Belonging with Dr. Niobe Way, PhD Part II
3mo ago
Decades of data reveal a decline in our collective capacity to see other people’s perspectives. This signals a connection crisis that stretches across generations. During this friendship recession, we live in a socially starved society where indifference is considered fashionable. This trend has devolved into a social health crisis, fueling a surge in adolescent mental health issues. Ignoring our inherent emotional vulnerability, boys are taught to suppress their feelings and that feelings are invaluable and weak. To discuss the growing connection crisis, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa
The Connection Crisis: Decades of Research on Friendship and Belonging with Dr. Niobe Way, PhD Part I
3mo ago
The modern loneliness epidemic has cast a spotlight on a profound "crisis of connection," particularly within the realm of boys' friendships research. As children grow, developmental psychology suggests a sharp decline in emotional intimacy among males, often driven by rigid masculinity norms that equate vulnerability with weakness. This cultural pressure prioritizes hard skills over soft skills, forcing many young adults into social isolation, where the biological need for companionship is sacrificed to maintain a stoic facade. To discuss the developmental psychology behind modern masculinity
Conscious Coupling: Relationship Maintenance Tune-Up with Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C
3mo ago
Long-term relationships require consistent relationship maintenance and a shared commitment to making it work. By embracing conscious coupling, we take the lead on our own emotional growth, learning how to handle the messy stuff instead of sweeping it under the rug. Improving our partner communication means listening to our partners even when we want to speak. To discover tried-and-true relationship maintenance techniques, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author and couples counselor Raffi Bilek back to the show. Raffi doubles down on his straightforward and simple
Persona Fog in a Digital World: Nurturing Selfhood in an Ever-Changing Algorithm with Patricia Martin, MFA
4mo ago
We have willingly been mentally restrained by technology, daily gifting our captors the mental cuffs to keep us psychologically bound. Haven't you realized this yet? Then they already have you. While this may seem like an intriguing sci-fi movie, it is the reality of our current digital overwhelm. To break these invisible chains, we must prioritize intentional self-care and commit to nurturing selfhood in the digital age. Only by reclaiming our attention can we move from being mere data points back to being the conscious architects of our own lives. To discover the necessary process of nurturi
Diversity as a Joy Practice: The Power of Inclusive Leadership with S. Leigh Thompson
4mo ago
The power of inclusive leadership faces a significant headwind today, even though diverse perspectives are the cornerstone of societal and organizational problem-solving. By adopting a diversity joy practice, values-driven leaders foster an environment in which inclusive leadership and happiness are prioritized over homogeneous hierarchies. This alignment creates a culture where diversity and well-being result in a fulfilled, joyful workforce whose collective engagement naturally strengthens leadership and produces a better bottom line. To discover where inclusive leadership and happiness conv
How to Release Emotional Baggage and Create Secure, Lasting Relationships with Jessica Baum, LMHC
4mo ago
Our earliest psychological blueprint is mediated by an attachment to a primary caregiver. We internalize their moods, attachment styles, and internal struggles to create a foundational bond. To heal this early wounding, we must operate from the right hemisphere of the brain, yet modern culture has shifted so heavily toward "left-brain" dominance, which comes at the cost of genuine intimacy. To bridge this gap and create lasting relationships, we must consciously pivot back to this relational center, allowing us to release emotional baggage inherited from infancy. By moving beyond these interna
Navigating Conflicts with Chaotic Character Types: Bill Eddy’s Roadmap to Reclaiming Your Peace Part II
4mo ago
Bullying is rarely about you. It is often high-conflict individuals who project their internal traumas onto others. Whether the threats are physical or verbal, the goal is to create an environment of fear and intimidation. If you’ve been targeted, remember that you don't have to face it alone. There are effective ways to de-escalate these situations and professional resources available to help you. To explore how to respond to a high-conflict person, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with Billy Eddy, a licensed clinical social worker, attorney, auth
The Destructive Nature of Chaotic Character Types: Bill Eddy on High Conflict Personalities Part I
5mo ago
Do you know someone who claims it is never their fault or blames somebody else for all their woes, or the person who uses bullying tactics to push people into doing what they want? Research shows that ten percent of the people you come into contact with have high-conflict personalities. These chaotic character types don't just experience occasional friction; they operate through a rigid pattern of all-or-nothing thinking and intense emotional outbursts that can exhaust even the most patient allies. Understanding these toxic relationship patterns is the first step in protecting your own mental
Coloring Outside the Lines: How Playfulness Leads to Life Purpose with Ross Ellenhorn, PhD
5mo ago
At the intersection of playfulness and meaning, we find the space where individuality finally transcends the institutional scripts of conformity. Replacing the fear of failure with a cultivated sense of self-efficacy fundamentally changes how we overcome intellectual challenges and reveals our unique contributions. Discovering life purpose isn’t a static, one-time goal—it’s a dynamic process of playfulness and expression. To explore playfulness and meaning, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with a leading voice in community-based mental health care,
The Perfectionist’s Toolkit: Daily Practices for Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. II
5mo ago
Life can feel heavy, and for most people, pain and suffering are an undeniable reality. Those caught in the grip of perfectionism and anxiety struggle to make self-honoring choices or choose self-care. Yet, when we practice self-compassion, it soothes the nervous system and allows us to build the psychological flexibility we need to thrive. To discover tips for increasing psychological flexibility to combat perfectionism, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD, an author and licensed psychologist specializing in Accepta
The High-Achiever’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. I
5mo ago
Perfectionism and anxiety trap us in an exhausting cycle that drains happiness. Life agility requires psychological flexibility: choosing actions based on values rather than reacting. Accepting discomfort frees high achievement from stress, turning it into joy. To discover how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy functions, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, an author and licensed psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Z breaks down the core practice of her book, Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism a

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Harvesting Happiness Podcasts

Episodes 300

Sex Talk: Why Men and Women Communicate So Differently

Narcissistic Abuse: Healing, Navigating, and Ending the Drama

Procrastination: Skills to Overcome Fear of Failure and Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Kids: Gender Identity and Well-Being

Humanity: Why AI Will Never Replace Connective Human Labor

Changing Minds: The Neuroscience of Storytelling & Connection

When Aging Gets Hard: A Physician’s Guide to Navigating the Journey with Dr. Surah Grumet, MD, MPH

Why Smart People Struggle with Money: The Emotional Side of Finance with Tari K. Vickery

Strong Enough to Feel and Heal: Mental Health, Resilience, and the Stories We Survive with Dr. Suzan Song, MD

From Trauma to Healing: How Medical Science is Resetting the Biology of PTSD with Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD

Unlimited Love Part II: Sustaining Compassion in Difficult Times with Dr. Stephen G. Post, PhD

Pure Unlimited Love Part I: Science and the Path to Inner Peace with Dr. Stephen G Post, PhD Part 1

Joy as a Practice: Happiness as Radical Resistance with Erica Brown

The Taoist Path to Joy: Finding Flow and Freedom with Dr. Robin Wang, PhD

The Connection Crisis: Decades of Research on Friendship and Belonging with Dr. Niobe Way, PhD Part II

The Connection Crisis: Decades of Research on Friendship and Belonging with Dr. Niobe Way, PhD Part I

Conscious Coupling: Relationship Maintenance Tune-Up with Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C

Persona Fog in a Digital World: Nurturing Selfhood in an Ever-Changing Algorithm with Patricia Martin, MFA

Diversity as a Joy Practice: The Power of Inclusive Leadership with S. Leigh Thompson

How to Release Emotional Baggage and Create Secure, Lasting Relationships with Jessica Baum, LMHC

Navigating Conflicts with Chaotic Character Types: Bill Eddy’s Roadmap to Reclaiming Your Peace Part II

The Destructive Nature of Chaotic Character Types: Bill Eddy on High Conflict Personalities Part I

Coloring Outside the Lines: How Playfulness Leads to Life Purpose with Ross Ellenhorn, PhD

The Perfectionist’s Toolkit: Daily Practices for Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. II

The High-Achiever’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. I

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