Good Mood Revolution

Good Mood Revolution

Why are we all chasing happiness instead of living it? Happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skill. And Good Mood Revolution is your key to mastering it. The only thing standing between you and a life of unstoppable joy are the eight primary bad moods we all experience as human beings. Your host, Matt O’Neill, is one of the world’s leading experts on lasting happiness. Join Matt and his guests as they help you identify and conquer the eight negative emotions, freeing you to create a life of fulfillment and fun. Happiness is a choice, and we are here to help you choose it each week.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 38 mins

What if life’s biggest challenges weren’t roadblocks, but invitations to grow stronger and feel more alive? 

Learn how ancient Stoic wisdom can help you reframe adversity, build emotional strength, and find calm in the chaos. Discover why becoming a “thankaholic” might be the key to lasting joy and how preparing for hard times can actually make you happier.

Join Matt and guest William B. Irvine for this powerful episode of Good Mood ...

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What if burnout and lack of production isn't a discipline problem, but a happiness problem?


Learn why happiness is the cause of success–not the result–and how to rewire your brain for joy and achievement. 


Uncover the power of asking "platinum questions" to deepen connections and transform your interactions at work and home. 


Ready to stop feeling drained and start feeling powerful again? Join Matt and guest Jackie Insinger for this ...

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Do you ever feel drained, burned out, and unenthusiastic toward life? It could be that your bucket is empty. Join Matt O’Neill and Carol McCloud, the creator of the powerful "bucket filling" philosophy, as they reveal how to fill your bucket, and feel like your happiest self again. 

Discover why small, intentional actions, like being kind to a stranger, can create a ripple effect of positivity in your day. Carol shares hea...

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Are you chasing happiness in all the wrong places? Prepare to have your world turned upside down as happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky shatters common myths about what truly brings joy. Discover why external goals like wealth, marriage, and career success often fall short, and learn powerful strategies to cultivate lasting happiness from within.

Join Matt and Sonja as they explore groundbreaking research on the science of happin...

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Is the ability to stay calm and connected sexy in today's overstimulated world? Are you struggling to find your center in the chaos? Discover the ancient wisdom of Stoicism that's making a modern comeback. 

Join host Matt O'Neill and special guest Sharon Lebell, bestselling author of "The Art of Living," as they explore how Stoicism can be your grounding light amidst the storm of life's challenges.

Uncover p...

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What if the key to raising happier kids was actually the secret to becoming happier yourself? 

Discover the ingredients of happiness with Nadim Saad, author of "The Happy, Confident Me" and founder of the Happy Confident Company. Learn how to foster better connections, manage emotions, and create a positive family dynamic that benefits both parents and children.

Join Matt and Nadim as they explore practical strategies for cultivating...

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What if your therapist is actually keeping you depressed? 

Prepare to have your mind blown as Dr. David Burns, one of the godfathers of mental health, exposes the shocking truth about why traditional talk therapy often fails. Discover how to break free from treatments that don't work and take control of your happiness with powerful, scientifically-proven techniques.

Join us for a revolutionary conversation that challenges everyth...

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Are you trying to be a superhero…and burning out in the process? 

The truth is, self-sacrifice is NOT the key to being a good person. And it might actually be hurting everyone around you! 

Dr. Chris Germer, a leading expert on self-compassion, joins Matt to expose the lie that giving everything makes you noble. 

Learn practical strategies to break free from burnout, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate true compassion that starts wit...

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What if losing something you hold dear could actually lead you to a deeper sense of gratitude and self-acceptance? 

Laura Bratton's journey from facing blindness as a teenager to finding joy and purpose offers profound insights into resilience and transformation. This episode will equip you with practical strategies to navigate life's inevitable challenges, emphasizing the power of gratitude, the importance of a supportive n...

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Are you chasing perfection…only to watch everything crumble?

Join Matt and bestselling author Katherine Center as they reveal the paradox that our greatest failures and darkest moments often become the catalysts for true happiness. 

Katherine reveals her personal journey of studying happiness and how it has influenced her writing. From line dancing classes to pickleball adventures, explore how stepping out of your comfort zone can le...

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What if everything therapists have told you about saving your marriage is completely backwards? 

Join Matt and Dr. Bruce Chalmer as they challenge everything you thought you knew about relationships and take a deep dive into what it really takes to cultivate genuine intimacy, stability, and the kind of authentic connection that carries couples through life's most brutal storms. 

You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of why com...

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Resilience isn’t something you’re born with — it’s forged in fire. And while we don’t get to choose the life events that test us, we can choose how we rise from them. The truth is, life will hand you hardships. The real power comes from learning how to use those moments to grow stronger, wiser, and more unstoppable.

In this inspiring episode, Caraline Hickman opens up about her journey from childhood neglect to building a successful...

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Warning: This episode could transform your entire life… because the quality of your life is simply a reflection of the stories you tell yourself.  

Discover the 10 stories we tell ourselves that hold us back, and how to overcome them. These stories were implanted in childhood and have caused us much self-inflicted misery. Today you will learn to break free from these destructive thought patterns and rewrite your stories. 

Join Matt O...

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Transform your self-perception and embrace your inner champion with Cam F. Awesome's incredible journey from bullied kid to 12-time national boxing champion! 

Discover how the power of positive self-talk and rewriting your personal narrative can redefine your reality. Cam shares his transformative strategies for building unshakeable confidence, including his unique approach to humility and the life-changing decision to legally chang...

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What if the secret to unshakable happiness lies in the wisdom of a 22-year-old facing death?

Discover this young man’s profound daily mantra. His dying words will transform your life forever. 

Chris Cochran shares the extraordinary story of his son Christian, who chose to live with more joy, love, and presence in his last year on earth, than most of us will in a full lifetime. 

But it’s not too late… The wisdom in this episode will ch...

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Warning: This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about success and happiness. 

John Lee Dumas, CEO and host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, pulls back the curtain on why so many high achievers stay miserable and how you can design a life that actually makes you happy. 

Discover the biggest mindset shift that will change everything for you, starting today. Because happiness isn't just a feeling, it's a skill.

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Warning: The habit slowly killing you might be hiding in plain sight. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are on the rise, but there's hope. 

Harvard Medical School's Dr. Jeffrey Rediger reveals three powerful strategies to counteract this deadly trend and unlock your healthiest, happiest life.

Discover how spontaneous remissions from terminal illnesses hold the key to vibrant well-being. Learn why today's "miracles&...

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There is a crisis destroying your happiness… too much comfort. Discover why embracing discomfort is key to unlocking your happiness and potential. Join host Matt O'Neill and special guest Joe Wechsler as they explore the "comfort crisis" plaguing modern society and reveal how intentionally seeking out challenging experiences can transform your life.

From adventure races to cold showers, learn practical strategies to embrace discomfo...

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Over two thirds of adults experienced some form of trauma by the age of 16, but childhood trauma doesn't have to dictate your future. Ryan Cass teaches us how he used his trauma to create a winning mindset. At just six years old, Ryan faced a life-altering moment. He could have crumbled from that moment, but he used it to rise up and become more. 

Host Matt O'Neill delves into Ryan's journey from a challenging childhood ...

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What if your worst failure came true? Perhaps you would tumble into a dark depression. And how would you climb out?

Zach White's journey from the rock bottom of his worst failure to happiness coach reveals the transformative power of choosing our own emotions in the face of adversity. 

Discover how crushing comfort and living on purpose can lead to authentic happiness and deeper connections in every aspect of your life.

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