Happy Life Studios Podcast

Christmas is a time to believe. Belief and imagination is what makes it so magical and wonderful. It's also a time for children, which is fitting because children tend to believe a lot more than adults do—probably because imagination is highly underrated by many. It's OK for children to imagine and believe, but at some point those same children are told to "grow up", face reality and stop being gullible. Well, we don't believe that lack of belief represents maturity in the least. There is a big difference between being childish and being childlike. If growing up means I have to squelch imagination, I don't want to grow up, because when we squeeze out belief we squeeze out life. This episode will help you not only keep your childlikeness through Christmas, but even more importantly, keep it through the whole year. Now THAT'S a Happy Life! If you have some end of the year funds to donate, or would like to give us a Christmas gift, we would be honored if you would consider helping us spread the Happy to a world

To aim for the goal of having the perfect holidays or the best Christmas ever, is to set one up for a Noel nightmare. Unfortunately for many, the Merry of Christmas comes around only once or twice for the holidays and then for only a moment or two. We just need to listen to what the Godfather of Soul - James Brown, says about making Christmas meaningful. It is something we must make. If we just let it happen it won't—we must MAKE it happen. Listen and find out how to make your Christmas Merry and your Holidays Happier. You'll be Happy you did!Here is the vibeshifting.com article I reference: https://www.vibeshifting.com/what-makes-something-meaningful/End of the year giving: If you have some end of the year funds and would like to help keep this podcast going https://www.stevohays.com/support or go to www.HappyLife.Studio and hit the "support" tab. Or you can use one of the links below under If you would like to help us spread the Happy. We appreciate it!  The songs we use in this episode are "Let's Unite the

Jimmy Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, take your pick. Either of their wishes will work. Listen and find out what they are and why George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart in It's A Wonderful Life, is the poster child for Happy Life Studios, and no, it's not just because he's always Happy, because truth is, he's not—quite the opposite actually. This is precisely why he is the epitome of a Happy Lifer. Listen and share with someone else you would like to give Happier Holidays to.Here are the links for the VRBO I recorded this episode from, plus another one I stayed at last time I was in town owned by the same Happy Lifer. I highly recommend. Tell them Happy Life Studios sent you. https://www.airbnb.com/slink/rEpQV5Ga https://www.airbnb.com/slink/s3I1QrmJ https://www.airbnb.com/slink/QmgmlJNo The songs we use in this episode are "Title Sequence" from It's A Wonderful Life directed by Frank Capra, and "Merry Happy Christmas" by Jimmy Fallon. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: P

Will your Thanksgiving be the Godfather or a Jive Turkey? Listen and find out. Whichever one you choose we hope it's a Happy one!Here is our "Thank Off" episode https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2020-11-30T05_00_00-08_00The songs we used in this episode are "Thanksgiving Song" by Mary Chapin Carpenter and "Merry Happy Christmas" by Jimmy Fallon. We don't own any rights.If you would like to order a happy journal, email us at podcast@happylife.studio  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioChec

When do you start celebrating Christmas? Do you start early or wait until Thanksgiving is through? Either way Happy Life Studios has you covered! Welcome to our Ode to Joy to the World Holiday Hybrid episode and Happy Thanksgiving!Here's the link to Ode To The Holidays by Kathleen https://hellopoetry.com/poem/80637/ode-to-the-holidays/The songs we used in this episode were "Almost Too Early For Christmas" by Jimmy Fallon and Dolly Parton, "Merry Happy Christmas" by Jimmy Fallon and "I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For" by Bing Crosby. We don't own any rights. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "TEDish", "NPRrrr Strings" and "NPRrrr Music Box". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTu

There are two ways to become a Happy. However if you wish to remain Happy and live a Happy Life despite any and all circumstances, one of those ways is wrong. Listen to make sure you are on the right and not the wrong way. The song we used in this episode was "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" written by Sherwood Schwartz and George Wyle and recorded by The Eligibles. We don't own any rights. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "TEDish", "NPRrrr Strings" and "NPRrrr Music Box". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.

Happy Veterans Day! Come join us as we celebrate our Veterans and how this Holiday pairs perfectly with Happy Life Studios.We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Light As A Feather", "Mission" "NPRrrr Music Box", "NPRrrr Strings" and "NPRrrr Synth". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays M

Halloween might be over, and we hope you had a Happy one, but the "scary" for many isn't. The United States will have it's presidential election this Tuesday. The elections, thanks to how much the media and social media have talked about it, has many living and thinking in fear. What will you do if the candidate you vote for doesn't get elected? It's important to ask that question before the election results are in because preparation is key. This is why we are putting this episode out before the election results are in. This episode will show you 5 ways to Have a Happy Mindset, or for those already in the Holiday mode we will show you 5 ways to Make Your Mindset Merry. Please listen and share and let's see if we can at least turn people's fears to peace during this frightful time.Penny for Your Thoughts Master Class linkLive a less anxious and more carefree Happy Life. Now 60%off! https://payhip.com/b/ZL6KaOr go to www HappyLife.Studio and click the product tabWe would also like to give a special thanks to J

Happy Halloween...Happy Life Studios style! We are dying to have you join us as we positively celebrate Halloween. Or should I say celebrate Halloween positively. Listen and share, you'll be Happy you did!We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "TEDish", "NPRrrr Strings" and "NPRrrr Music Box". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffe

If you want to live in rhyme, you've gotta waste some time. Last episode we talked about living in rhyme. This week we talk more about what it actually means to live in rhyme. We also discuss wasting time, but not how most people talk about wasting time. Listen and share. You'll be Happy you did!The song we used in this episode was "The Power" by SNAP!. We don't own any rights, but it's a great song nonetheless. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Another Perfect Day", "bed reflective", "bumper", "Head Boppin", "Jonesin'", "Light As A Feather" and "NPRrrr Synth". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Fa

Have you ever been stuck inside the gloom? Many have. Are you living it right or living in rhyme? They may seem like the same thing but there is a big difference between the two. Not only is one of them much easier to live out, one of them could be the reason someone could get stuck in the gloom.The song we used in this episode was "Why Georgia" by John Mayer. We don't own any rights. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Another Perfect Day", "More Beautiful", "Some Kinda Way" and "NPRrrr Music Box". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios

What did the Founding Fathers really mean by "The Pursuit of Happiness" and how is it misunderstood? This is important to know, because not understanding puts us in danger of the Grumpledump.The songs we used in this episode are "Sunshine and Lollipops" by Lesley Gore and "Happyness" by Andrea Buerra. We don't own any rights to either We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of "Some Kinda Way", "Bumper 1" and "Some Kinda Way". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. Here is the link from Mental Floss that we talked about https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/pursuit-of-happiness-meaning Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com

Have you ever had someone try to cast shade on your light? What do you do when someone tries to control you or keep you down or invisible? Last week we talked about things we can control that stop others from seeing our brilliance. This week we talk about when people, that we can't control try and do the same. So join us, and let the world see your shine!The song we used in this episode was "Knock Yourself Out" by Tower Of Power. We don't own any rights. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Mission". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios

Many people know that without photosynthesis there would be no oxygen. Without oxygen we'd all be dead, but without chlorophyll there would be no photosynthesis. So we know that chlorophyll is essential to life, but did you know that chlorophyll, as well as the lack of it, leads to a Happy life? Listen and see just what makes this chlorophyll so powerful and vital. Then share with someone else and let's spread this happydemic.Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios  If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Ha

Sometimes the reason we struggle with living Happy is as simple as who or what we put on our dance cards. If what we "dance" with causes despair, anger, anxiety etc., we should dance with something else. The good news is, no matter who or what we've danced with, or are currently dancing with, we can always save the last dance for that Happy and positive choice. In fact, why wait for the last dance? Maybe it's time to switch dance partners now. Remember what brought you joy in the first place, and put THAT on your dance card. The songs we used in this episode are "Shut Up And Dance" by Walk The Moon, "Dance" by Petra, "Save The Last Dance For Me" by Michael Bublé, "Circle Of Life" by Elton John, "Rio Samba" by Liborio Conti, "Electric Boogie" by Marcia Griffiths, "Waves" by AVAWAVES and "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/

Do you ever feel like you don't fit? Here are some life-changing lessons from the Paralympics that will make you feel right at home. Welcome to team humanity, you made the team!We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Another Perfect Day", "Light As A Feathers" and "More Beautiful". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios.  Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios  If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/Hap

Everyone would love to live the life they love, but is it even possible to love your job? Or would that take a miracle? Here's a bit of Happy news- we can help with that and miracles do happen. Listen and learn some practical steps on how to love your work.Here are the episodes in the "Live the Life You Love series" that we talked about Live the Life You Love HL372 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2023-07-31T05_00_00-07_00 Take It Easy HL373         https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2023-08-07T05_00_00-07_00 Take It Easy Don't Make It Easy HL374 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2023-08-14T05_00_00-07_00 Dream Job: A Labor Day Special HL377 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2023-09-04T05_00_00-07_00 Take It Easy On Yourself HL378 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2023-09-11T05_00_00-07_00 Leave the Smoking To the Brisket HL380 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/happylife/episodes/2023-09-18T05_00_00-07_00 The

Change can be a scary thing and there has been a lot of it going around the planet the last several years. So yes, change can be scary—terrifying actually—unless we see it like this, and then we find ourselves, well...feeling good. Carrie Underwood said, “Every day is a new day, and you'll never be able to find happiness if you don't move on.” If you're feeling good you're going to love this episode, if you're not feeling good you're going to need this episode. Then share it with someone and let's stamp out this fear and spread Happy instead.The songs we used in this episode were all titled "Feeling Good" one by Michael Buble, one by Muse and one by Nina Simone. We don't own any rights. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for "Anothere Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusic and tell him thanks from Happy Life Studios. Thank you for considering contacting us, encouraging us, sharing us or supporting us. Let's

Just what does it mean to win? There are a lot of views out there on what winning is. Unfortunately, some of them are skewed. Whether we win or not depends on many things, but none more important than what we believe winning is.Here are some quotes about winning we use in this episode. We thought you might like them written down to copy or share. They're some of the good ones when it comes to winning. “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” - Vince Lombardi “You are always a winner. Sometimes you win, sometimes you make others win.” - Ravi Shankar  “Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve ever done before.” - Bonnie Blair “Victory is in having done your best. If you’ve done your best, you’ve won.” - Bill Bowerman “Winning isn’t about finishing in first place. It’s about overcoming obstacles, and getting to the finish line.” - Derek Redmond “We play a sport. It’s a game. At the end of the day, that’s all it is, is a game. It doesn’t make you any better

The incredible Simone Biles once said that smiling doesn't win Gold, but we think it does, and we're not the only ones. From handsprings to flips to twists to Gold to GOAT, Simone Biles has a lot to say about living a Happy life and going for the gold. This is so important, because sometimes instead of going for the gold we find ourselves avoiding pain or getting hurt instead. Join us as we finish our conversation from last week's episode Small Flags HL425, you'll be Happy you did.The songs we used in this episode are "Gloom, Despair, Agony On Me" by Arbie Parnell, "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods, "Just the Two Of Us" by Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers, and "Smile" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com