Yearly Archives: 2021

  In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon talk to Lindsay Gordon and discuss tips for when you’re unsatisfied or lost with your career. Lindsay is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is “right” in their career and start doing […]

Unsatisfied or Lost With Your Career? – Lindsay Gordon- HappyTalks

  In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon interview Shane Manier about her experience with creating joy and growth through art & creativity. Shane Manier is a Creative Coach, Visual Artist, Tedx and Key Note Speaker, Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Poetry Mentor and National Spoken Word Poet based in […]

How Creativity & Art Creates Joy & Growth with Shane ...

difference between mindfulness and meditation
The Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation Mindfulness is a quality of experience or way of being, meditation is a practice. Certain meditations are ways to become more mindful, but not all forms of meditation focus on mindfulness. Meditation creates space for a particular focus, mindfulness is focusing on the present. […]

Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation

Many of us don’t enjoy routines or repetitiveness. But if we create at least one routine we enjoy, it can help with anxiety. Having a good morning routine can help us start our days off in the best way possible. That predictability can create ease for many of us, especially […]

Happy Thoughts: May 27, 2021 at 09:40AM

  In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon interview Suzan Nguyen & Patrick Hubbard on different ways to overcome adversity as well as their personal experiences. Suzan Nguyen is the author of ‘One Arm but Not Unarmed’, Happiness Coach, TedX Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Instructor. Patrick Hubbard is a digital […]

Overcoming Adversity With Suzan Nguyen & Patrick Hubbard- HappyTalks

It can be difficult to know what our personal priorities are. There is so much outside influence and societal expectations that we assume we know exactly what our priorities are. For example, getting promoted and making a lot of money could be a priority. But is it really because you […]

Happy Thoughts: May 23, 2021 at 10:04AM

The 4 Agreements Book Cover
Best For:  The Four Agreements is best for those who like a heavy dose of spirituality and don’t mind lots of figurative speech. Also, those looking for general guidelines and ideas more than exercises and action steps. It’s also best for those looking for a short read.  Difficulty To Digest: […]

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz- Book Review

Image of Donovon, Dr. Alivce and ST Rappaport
    In this episode of HappyTalks, Dr. Alice & Donovon interview ST Rappaport and discuss her methods of utilizing our non-dominant hand for many different benefits. ST Rappaport is a Relationship Photographer and host of the LifePix Relationships Podcast. ST utilizes her experience and expertise working with individuals, couples, […]

The Benefits of Using Your Non-Dominant Hand with ST Rappaport- ...

We become like those we spend the majority of our time with. If we spend time with someone unmotivated who has no goals, we will eventually start to take on those traits or bad habits. The best way to guarantee our successes is to surround ourselves with people that match […]

Happy Thoughts: May 12, 2021 at 11:35AM

  In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon interview Melanie Veazey about her career and ways to help others find their voices. Melanie Veazey has been coaching, teaching and training for over 30 years. She is a proud graduate of one of the top theater training schools in the […]

Finding Your Voice & Developing the Whole Person With ...