Donovon Jenson

It’s impossible to think clearly with heightened emotions. Your goal is to stay neutral and reduce emotion so you can get to a more calm place. 5 Tips: 1. Lean toward the side of listening. 2. Validate first, then discuss content. 3. Reduce emotional intensity, then focus on potential solutions. […]

Handling Difficult Conversations (With Loved Ones – 5 Tips)

  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

  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

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

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    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- ...

  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 ...

  In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon discuss ways to evolve as a leader with Stephen Josephs. Stephen Josephs has been a mind-body practitioner for over 55 years and has been an executive coach for over 40 years. He helps senior executives shape their culture and bring out […]

How to Evolve as a Leader With Stephen Josephs- HappyTalks

Diversity & Inclusion With Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings- HappyTalks In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon talk to Dr. Maya about the importance of inclusion. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is the Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions LLC, a strategy firm that helps corporate, philanthropic, governmental, and […]

Diversity & Inclusion With Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings- HappyTalks