Happiness Mindset

Happiness Mindset

The "Happiness Mindset" show shares proven ways to create a consistent happy mindset that can lead to emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 5 mins
In this episode you and I explore key insights from research done at Claremont Graduate University showing that we can enhance our sense of joy by initiating six immersive experiences daily.

You'll learn what those six experiences are and how to easily incorporate them into your daily life.
Article: "These Six Daily Immersive Experiences Lead to More Joy". From "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/six-immersive-experiences-for-...
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In this episode you'll discover six easily applied research validated pathways to sustained happiness. 
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Resource:

"6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness". BBC Science Focus. Link: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/hedonic-treadmill
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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March 20, 2025 13 mins
In this episode, you discover eight research-validated happiness habits for greater emotional wellbeing.
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Resources:

The foundation for this episode is in part inspired by the article, "“Things that happy people do that unhappy people don’t”, by Isabelia Chase, published in "GlobalEnglishEditing". Link: https://geediting.com/gb-things-that-happy-people-do-that-unhappy-people-dont/

To get your copy of the "Emotional Release Method Gu...
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In this episode you discover the Happiness Calendar created by "The Greater Good Magazine". You'll learn how to use this marvelous resource to engage in suggested tiny daily actions that build your sense of happiness and wellbeing day by day.
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Here is the link for the March calendar discussed in this episode:  

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/your_happiness_calendar_for_march_2025
Note: You can sign up on this page for...
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The "Forbes.com" site published an article entitled, "4 Ways To ‘Declutter’ Your Life For Mental Peace—By A Psychologist".  In this episode you'll discover those four key areas, why it's important to declutter, how to do that, and the benefits you'll experience.

Article resource:

"4 Ways To ‘Declutter’ Your Life For Mental Peace—By A Psychologist". Published in Forbes.com. Article link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/0...
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In 2023 Arnold Schwarzenegger released his book, "Be Useful - Seven Tools For Life".  
In this episode you discover Schwarzenegger's wise four-word simple formula and how you can apply his four word guide to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. 

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Resource:

JESSICA STILLMAN, "Arnold Schwarzenegger Says a Happy Life Boils Down to These 4 Words. Psychology Agrees With Him". Inc.com. Link: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/arnold-sc...
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The art of creating a fulfilling life often begins with a crucial step: letting go. Whether it's physical possessions, unhealthy relationships, or self-limiting behaviors, identifying and releasing what no longer serves us creates space for growth and new possibilities. Let's explore how to navigate this transformative process.

In this episode you discover how to let go of what no longer serves you and identify and achieve your true...
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In this episode you discover 3 research based ways to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. You learn how to easily incorporate these 3 happiness habits into your daily life.
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Resources for expanded insights into these 3 habits:

Dr. Robert Emmons' research at UC Davis on gratitude and happiness. https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu

Hill PL, Allemand M, Roberts BW. Examining the Pathways between Gratitude and Self-Rated Physical Health...
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In this episode you discover 3 easy ways to enhance happiness and relieve stress. Each of these simple actions takes less than 10-minutes.
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Resource:

"Do these 3 things to feel happier today—they take less than 10 minutes". "CNBC.com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/3-ways-to-boost-your-happiness-todaythey-take-just-10-minutes.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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In this episode you and I consider a powerful quote on happiness by Sharon Draper, the awared winning author and educator. That quote is:

"Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps."

We explore how you can incorporate Sharon's wisdom into you life to enhance happiness and well being."

Here a...
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July 5, 2024 12 mins
This episode highlights research and a happiness program from the University of Bristol, in the U.K. The research answers the question, "Can you learn to be happy?" The resulting program guides you through the seven happiness habits (see below) that were identified during their research.

This research and program information is highlighted in the article, "Happiness can be learned but it may take practicing 7 habits", published in "...
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In this episode you discover an easy way to start your day that helps create a happiness mindset for the day.

Also, you'll discover why we changed the name of this show from "Creating Inner Harmony" to "Happiness Mindset".
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Host:

Stephen Carter - website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmaiil.com
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Technical information:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, Levelator, VEA, with final edits an...
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Reiki Master, animal communicator, psychic, and best selling author Maribeth Decker shares what exactly animal / pet communication is, how it works,  and how you can learn to tune into your pet's rich inner world. 

Maribeth is an expert in animal communication, medical intuition, and energy healing. She leads pets - and their guardians - to a place of emotional, behavioral and physical healing and wellbeing.
 
She is also the author o...
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In this episode you discover science based recommendations for overcoming insomnia and getting a good night's sleep.

Resources cited in this episode include:

Sleep Doctor. Link: https://sleepdoctor.com/sleep-disorders/
"Insomnia Facts and Statistics". Link: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/insomnia/insomnia-statistics/#:~:text=Nearly%2070%20million%20Americans%20have,people%20have%20long%2Dlasting%20insomnia

"Strategies...
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As someone who knows self-care is vital for emotional and physical wellbeing you may have heard about Forest Bathing, a practice from Japan that helps calm stress and return your mind and body to emotional and physical balance. A Zen monk has created an even more powerful method called Forest Therapy.

Join me for my conversation with Certified Forst Therapy guide Cheree Ingram to learn what Forest Therapy is, how it's practiced, and...
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November 8, 2023 4 mins
This episode includes the announcement of a name change from "Mindful Way Living" to "Creating Inner Harmony". Steve explains why the show name is changing and how you'll benefit from the new focus.
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Host:

Steve Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com
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Technical information:

Recorded with Audio Hijack. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro....
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In this episode you'll discover how focused listening to the ambient sounds around you can be a gateway to deep, calming, present moment awareness.
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Dedicated website for the "Mindful Way Living" podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/show/less-stress-more-joy.
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Technical information:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, an...
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Discover U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs non-surgical, non-medication back pain relief method recommendation using mindful awareness.

Resources shared include:
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In this episode you discover the power of combining cyclic breathing with a body based guided meditation to release anxiety, anger, and other disempowering stressful emotions and create a calm mind and body.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:38 - Show and host information;
01:52 - What do we need to calm the mind?
05:11 - Learn more about cyclic breathing;
06:10 - Why cyclic breathing is important;
07:22 - Guided meditation for str...
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In this episode you discover how to apply mindful awareness with the Letting Go technique developed by David Hawkins, MD, a renoun psychiatrist, author, and spiritual leader. This technique can help you let go of disempowering emotions such as stress, anxiety, worry, grief, and more.

Timestamps for chapter topics below.

Important Note:

No self-help technique including the one we’re using in this episode is a substitute for professiona...
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