self-improvement


Toxic Positivity – What is it and how to avoid it More and more lately I’m seeing talk of toxic positivity. Here we’ll cover what toxic positivity is and how to avoid spreading it. It’s a bit of insurance against unintentionally using what you think might normally be useful in […]

Toxic Positivity – What is it and How to Avoid ...


  In this HappyTalks episode, Mark Wilkinson shares his story with Dr. Alice & Donovon as well as some tips on how to overcome a crisis. Mark Wilkinson has come from being an International house music DJ and record producer (having been a resident DJ at the world-famous Ministry of […]

Overcoming A Crisis With Mark Wilkinson- HappyTalks


  Best for: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is best for those who have a general curiosity about the history of humanity from a number of different angles. It is also best for those who appreciate diverse topics and unique angles but can digest opinionated viewpoints. Difficulty to digest: […]

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari



  In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon discuss how to build confidence with Shawn Buttner. Shawn Buttner is a Certified High-Performance Coach, helping professionals and entrepreneurs prevent burnout through holistically leveling up their lives. Shawn Buttner: https://www.shawn.coach ​ https://www.facebook.com/shawnbuttner…​ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYG…​ https://www.instagram.com/coach_shawn… ➥➥➥ Check Out Some of Our Previous […]

Building Confidence with Shawn Buttner – HappyTalks


  How Long Should You Meditate? As I encounter more beginners starting meditation the question has come up quite a bit – how long should I be meditating for? Let’s explore some of the nuances here. I’m going to draw a lot of parallels to working out, because I think […]

How Long Should You Meditate For


Why The Feedback Sandwich Method Is Risky (3 Reasons) What is it? The feedback sandwich is the idea of giving a compliment, then the hard feedback, then ending on another compliment. Does it work? It depends. Let’s take a step back and consider WHY someone would use the feedback sandwich. […]

Why The Feedback Sandwich Method Is Risky



Overcoming Fatigue – HappyTalks In this HappyTalks episode, Dr. Alice & Donovon talk about fatigue, how it differs from burnout, and ways to overcome fatigue. ➥➥➥ Check Out Some of Our Previous Happy Talks! ➥➥➥ ❤️ How To Be Happy Always – Is It Possible? || How To Be Happy […]

Overcoming Fatigue – HappyTalks


Choosing Your Friends Wisely: Shared Futures Not Shared Pasts It can be difficult to know who to spend time with. Personally, I’ve felt ebbs and flows, conflicts, etc. Friends change over time and so do our goals and ambitions. In general, we should do our best to network and maintain […]

Choosing Your Friends Wisely: Shared Futures Not Shared Pasts


Connection Through Dance with Megan Morrison – HappyTalks In this episode of HappyTalks, Dr. Alice & Donovon interview Megan Morrison about how dance can improve both happiness and leadership. Megan Taylor Morrison is a best-selling author and business coach with a passion for swing dancing, travel and making tamales. Meg […]

Connection Through Dance with Megan Morrison – HappyTalks



Best for:  Never Split the Difference is best for those interested in negotiation from the standpoint of a former FBI negotiator. It is also best for those who are interested in a range of negotiation techniques, with a slightly more aggressive slant.  Difficulty to digest: Never Split the Difference is […]

Never Split The Difference By Chris Voss- Book Review