When I learned about the phenomenon of the U-Shaped Curve of Life Satisfaction, I was both surprised and comforted. As I'm settling into midlife, with its unique challenges and opportunities, I've appreciated reflecting on this unique season and how I'm not alone. Tune in to learn more about what studies show us about midlife contentment and challenge. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Travel to Turkey with Miranda July 18-25 Register HERE Follow Miranda on Instagram...

Have you ever wondered what some levers you could pull in your life to experience more fulfillment and deeper satisfaction? This episode introduces you to the framework of PERMA, which provides some elements to consider as you build wellbeing with intention. SPONSOR: Try GreenChef for 50% off plus 20% off the following two months with code PRACTICALLY50 Download the free worksheet at livefreecreative.co/podcast Travel to Turkey with Miranda July 18-25 Register HERE Follow Miranda on...

Happy National Poetry Month! I have shared my love of poetry over the past couple years on the show with my segment, Pause for a Poem. Today I go a bit deeper and share some specific ways that I engage with poetry for wellbeing, reflection, and connection. I also share some favorite poems and collections, linked below: Instructions for Traveling West by Joy Sullivan What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer Home Body by Rupi Kaur Mother's Milk by Rachel Hunt Steenblik Projections by Sarah Lockwood A...

Over 98% of those listening to Practically Happy are female, and this show is for you! Learning about how my menstrual/hormonal/energy cycles mirror the seasons of the year changed my life. Here is a conversation with feminine health expert April Davis of @hausofvagina to share more! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Travel to Turkey with Miranda July 18-25 Register HERE Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one...

Is getting dressed a drag, a joy, or somewhere in between? This conversation with Stylist Sydney Bass may give a new perspective to help you choose your clothes with the same ease you order your favorite meal at a restaurant! Episode Sponsor: Factor Meals delivers chef-prepared meals to your doorstep! Get 50% off with the code PRACTICALLY50 at factormeals.com Join StyleLAB with Sydney Bass at chicstripes.com Follow Sydney on Instagram Find full show notes at...

I love learning simple tips that can be applied for an instant up level in my life and relationships. When I learned about Active Constructive Responding, it sounded like the easy adjustment I could use to increase encouragement, connection, and support into my marriage, motherhood, and friendships. Listen to learn more! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Travel to Turkey with Miranda July 18-25 Register HERE Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at...

How comfy are you in the buff? When I polled my Instagram audience, the majority of respondents said they "Didn't like being naked, even alone!" In this episode, I share why spending a little more time intentionally nude could build your relationship with yourself, and increase your confidence. Tune in for the research! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Travel to Turkey with Miranda July 18-25 Register HERE Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at...

Have you ever just not FELT like DOING ANYTHING? Whether from fatigue, burnout, or overwhelm, sometimes we just need a break! In this encore episode, I share 5 things to consider when you feel like doing nothing. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Join me in Turkey July 18-25, 2024 Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices....

You've all heard the phrase "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas..." In this episode, I introduce you to your VAGUS nerve. The understanding of which might change your life. Your Vagus nerve is the brake pedal for your physiological and emotional systems. It helps you slow down, relax, and restore calm and wellbeing. Tune in to learn how! SPONSOR: Try Factor's delicious heat-and-eat meals and take 50% off with code practically50 Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow...

I have always loved exploring spirituality, and until recently also identified as a religious person. This episode defines and differentiates spirituality from religion and shares some progress I've had on my own spiritual journey. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Have you ever found yourself tangled in the weeds of thoughts, stories, and emotions about circumstances beyond your control? In this episode, I introduce an important first step to many thought-experiment processes: acceptance of what is. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In Atomic Habits, James Clear discusses the important distinction between motion and action. Listen in to learn how to take practical steps towards the life you want! Come to Turkey with me July 18-25! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often think of resilience as strength in the face of big, traumatic events. But we also use resilience in the smaller, everyday stressors of life. In this episode I share some factors that build everyday resilience and our ability to weather any storm. SPONSOR: GREENCHEF Feed your family with simple, healthy meals for 60% off + 20% off the following two months with code 60practically Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the...

For all 14 years that I have been a parent, screen-time and how to manage it has been a topic of conversation (and often stress!) In this episode I try to share some candid stories and recent research into the world of kids and screens. Listen in for my tips! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your...

I have long talked about the benefits of journaling about your gratitude...but where do we share our grief? In this show I share some recent realizations with how to better open up to the whole spectrum of human emotions in order to be more practically happy. SPONSOR: Get $1.49 meals and $1 steaks with EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com/podcast and use code 49HAPPY Come to Turkey with me in 2024!! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda...

As the year turns over, we can build some positive anticipation by planning and savoring exciting future events and experiences. Listen in for some of the science behind anticipation and how to use it well. Join Miranda for a Women's Trip to TURKEY in July, 2024 Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about...

This encore episode was the most popular episode of 2023-- so I'm excited to share it again at the beginning of the New Year. Listen in to learn about how to reflect on what to Stop, Steady, Systematize, and Start in 2024. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of the year, it can be helpful to try on the story of your year from a few different perspectives. This way you can see it more fully, and make a more whole sense of meaning from what you went through. This episode shares how! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

This is the time of year that we really want to–I think a lot of us really want to create lasting memories. We want to have these experiences that are magical and beautiful, and that we’ll remember. This episode will share some evidence-based tips for making memories that last! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda and the show at @practically.happy.podcast Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda RIGHT HERE Pick up a copy of MY...

Research shows that a ratio of around 3:1 positive emotions to negative emotions yields higher well-being and life satisfaction. But how do we generate those emotions, and how much is too much? Tune in to think about your emotions in a whole new way! Sponsor: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49happy. (Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak.) Find full show notes at...

Having a value or two identified as anchors for your holiday season can help simplify decision making, add ease and confidence to what can otherwise be a hectic time of year. Tune in for a refresher on values and some examples of using them as guidelines for holiday planning. List of Values Sign up for a free exploratory coaching call right here Follow @livefreemiranda and @practically.happy.podcast on Instagram Buy my book More Than Enough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Do you love or loathe decision-making? In this episode, I share some strategies behind second-order decision making that can bring ease and efficiency to your decision making processes. Tune in for practical examples and ideas. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda email [email protected] Buy my book More Than Enough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is dedicated to the science of gratitude, what it is, how it works, and how we can build it like a muscle to increase our everyday wellbeing. Tune in for three evidence-based gratitude activities that you can use to feel a little bit better anytime. Want to come to NOVIOS 2024 with your spouse? Sign up for the interest list HERE! TRAVEL WITH ME! Take the TROVATRIP survey and let's group-plan a girls' trip for summer 2024!! Learn more about your ad choices....

I have always been a planner, which is part of why I was fascinated to learn about how the theory of pragmatic prospection involves using practical, future-facing plans built with optimism and realism to reduce stress and anxiety and make positive progress in life. This episode dives into the two-step process and explains some ways to get better at making practical, adaptable plans. SPONSORS: EveryPlate-- Simplify dinnertime with EveryPlate for $1.49/meal plus $1.00 steaks. Use code 49HAPPY...