Discover how to tap into the happiness your body and environment can bring with Janice Kaplan, the author of What Your Body Knows About Happiness: Unexpected Ways to Find Gratitude, Happiness, and Joy. In this engaging episode, Janice shares practical techniques for connecting your mind and body to boost creativity, improve well-being, and find joy in everyday life. Learn how small shifts—like standing up straighter, embracing new experiences, or tuning into your physical surroundings—can transform your mindset. This inspiring conversation is full of insights and easy takeaways to help you reframe pain, reduce stress, and create a positive life. Don’t miss this empowering perspective on using your body as a tool for happiness!
03:10 The Power of Gratitude and Body Awareness
06:32 Mind-Body Partnership: Understanding Happiness
11:30 The Role of Gratitude in Well-Being
14:15 Physical Posture and Emotional State
17:29 The Influence of Environment on Happiness
19:38 Navigating Distractions in a Digital World
22:53 Reframing Pain and Perception
27:16 Mind Over Matter: The Athlete's Story
30:28 Awareness of Pleasure in Experiences
32:29 The Impact of Perception on Taste and Experience
35:13 The Power of Placebo and Self-Healing
36:32 Understanding Pain as a Messenger
38:44 The Importance of Physical Connection
39:30 Rewiring Our Happiness Meter
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