Is it possible to grow the goodness inside yourself? Happiness expert Rick Hanson Ph.D. says, "Yes!"  This show reveals techniques that increase happiness while re-wiring your brain. Hanson says, “The more your life sucks, the more you need to do these practices.”

Dr. Rick Hanson is a neuro-psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and a New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture.

For more information visit the Theatre of the Mind blog.

We've heard so much about the importance of gratitude. We know we should practice gratitude daily because it's good for us! It’s good for our health and happiness. It's good for neutralizing negative emotions. It’s good for relationships. It’s great for deepening our enjoyment of life. And so many other things.

But why? What is it about gratitude that makes it such a game changer? In this show, you’ll find out.

Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. is the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude. His research has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, NPR, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Today show to name a few.

He is a professor of psychology at UC-Davis, and the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology. His research focuses on the psychology of gratitude, joy and grace.

For more information visit the Theatre of the Mind Blog.

Oprah says author and entrepreneur Danielle LaPorte “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.”

With her new book, The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul, LaPorte speaks about goal setting from a new perspective. With the process of desire mapping, she guides readers toward the essence of their life goals - the core desired feeling.

Listen to Kelly Howell and Danielle discuss why affirmations can mess you up, how to set heart-driven - as opposed to ego-driven - goals, how desire meets action and how to be fierce, but flexible.

Danielle LaPorte is a speaker, poet, painter and former business strategist. She's written two books and her website, www.daniellelaporte.com, has over five million monthly visitors. Entrepreneur magazine declares her "equal parts poet and entrepreneurial badass...edgy, contrarian...loving and inspired."

For more information visit the Theatre of the Mind Blog.

It’s hard to go through life without having a few regrets. We make mistakes, we learn, we try again.

Life often gives us a chance for a do over. We have plenty of opportunities to do things differently and make changes. Until time runs out and we don’t get any more chances.

Bronnie Ware spent many years caring for people who were in their last weeks and months of life, people who knew they were dying, people who knew there was no more time for a do over.

Bronnie Ware is the author of the international bestselling book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing  and Your Year for Change: 52 Reflections for Regret-Free Living

Drawing on the insights gained while caring for dying people, Bronnie speaks to the importance of courage and conscious choice to create a life free of regrets.

Visit our blog for more information on this episode.

Awakening Shakti, Sally Kempton's new book, shows everyone – both men and women -- how to participate in, and benefit from, the healing power of goddess energy. Sally gives us a mythic manual for a new kind of feminism – feminism of the soul. This is a good thing because humanity needs feminine power now as both a healing tonic and a source of reinvention.

In this podcast Kelly Howell and Sally Kempton discuss how to invoke the transformative power of the Hindu goddesses through meditation, mantra, visualization and active engagement.

At the end of this podcast is an introductory guided meditation to embody the energy of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and good fortune.

Sally Kempton has been studying and teaching the wisdom of yoga for 45 years. She shares how to embody the energy of the goddesses in a very real, visceral and experiential way.

For more information on Sally, visit www.SallyKempton.com 

Dr. Christine Carter, sociologist and senior fellow at UC-Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, discusses how by doing less we can accomplish more.

Being busy is a sign that we are not fulfilling our potential but makes us feel significant and important. Dr. Carter asserts that one of our biggest mistaken beliefs is that busyness is a sign of productivity and explains how we can escape cognitive overload.

Busyness is a sign that we are overwhelmed. We are less efficient and the quality of our work drops when we are busy multitasking. Dr. Carter discusses how our brain cycles and how we can optimize our personal brainwave rhythms to become more productive, fulfilled and happy.

To learn more about Dr. Christine Carter, visit her website.

Do you control knowledge or does knowledge control you?

Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. is a Toltec Master of Transformation and the son of Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements discusses how we have unwittingly made agreements about how we choose to live our lives and that these agreements are actually attachments -- limiting filters on who we think we are.

According to Ruiz, "When we believe in something so strongly that we lose awareness of our authentic self within the stories and comments of our internal narrators, we are allowing our preconceptions to make decisions for us. Therefore, it is important to be aware of where we are on the scale of attachment with any particular belief. With awareness we can regain the power to make our own decisions." He explains that our attachments can be divided into five levels -- The Authentic Self, Preference, Identity, Internalization, and Fanaticism and discusses how we can re-evaluate these potentially harmful attachments.

The pursuit of happiness no longer a mystery -- it's a science. Brain Sync's Kelly Howell and Dr. Seppälä discuss the promotion of the science of compassion and how happiness is more about a state of mind rather than professional success or material wealth.

Dr. Emma Seppälä is a leading expert in happiness creation. She is the science director of Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University and author of The Happiness Track.

Dr. Seppälä discusses the science and research behind creativity and awareness. She includes tips on how to remain in the present moment.

Visit Dr. Seppälä's website at www.emmaseppala.com.

Physician, author and brain expert Dr. Joanny Liu discusses the pre-existing emotional conditions that often precede physical head injuries.

Dr. Liu shares her theory of the correlation between emotional difficulties and physical injuries. She explains her research into the connection between the energetic meridians of Chinese medicine and injury and disease, and that our thoughts determine the health of our brains and bodies.

Patients are healing fast in Dr. Liu's practice because she helps with thought patterns that rewire brains so they feel safe inside their bodies and lives. Dr. Lui speaks in detail about the chemical effects of stress on the brain and the results of our conscious thoughts on the physical size of the brain.

For more information about Dr. Liu, visit www.drjoanny.com.

Have you ever felt that you have a greater calling, but have never been able to put your finger on what it is? Listen to Kelly Howell’s conversation with author and post-conventional futurist Dr. Marcus T. Anthony discuss his work on Integrated Intelligence and the practice of accessing your built-in intuitive voice to draw upon an infinite source of knowledge and wisdom.

Futurists are scholars who study, analyze and deeply question the future. Dr. Anthony differs from most practicing futurists in that he focuses on spiritual realms and human consciousness rather than technology or economics.

Learn more about Dr. Anthony at www.mind-futures.com.

Pierre Pradervand, author of the Gold Nautilus award winning book The Gentle Art of Blessing, offers a unique approach to healing and personal transformation. He suggests a non-denominational approach to one of the oldest spiritual practices – blessings. Pierre encourages us to wish unconditional, total, unrestricted good for others, which, he says, is the ultimate form of giving.

Because it is impossible to bless and judge at the same time, this selfless practice often results in the dissolution of personal negativity and fear.

Pierre Pradervand has worked for decades as a social activist and has a fascinating story about how his journey diverged to personal development and healing.

Clayten Stedmann and Jeffrey Stegmann are experts in the creation of high consciousness fields and the founders of Focused Life Force Energy.

 Have you ever entered a room that exudes positive vibes, where you feel welcome, supported, and good – for no apparent reason? Conversely, have you been in a space that is rife with negative energy, which feels dark and oppressive? These energies are not happenstance. The “feel” of a space is actually a subtle - and very real - energy field.

 Clayten and Jeffrey have created technology that remotely enhances the life force energy (also called Prana, Chi, and Mana) of a given space. This technology creates and energetic sanctuary in a home, office, or even mobile environment, and will manifest positive results. Beneficiaries will notice increased energy, support, enhanced focus and creativity, and improved long-term health, among other positive results.

Well ... At least learn how to transform money issues so that you can become a millionaire if you want. In this podcast my guest, author Joe Vitale and I talk about how to weed out conscious and unconscious limiting beliefs about money so that you can experience more abundance, freedom and purpose in your life.

Gail Larson, author of Transformational Speaking says, “If you want to change the world, tell a better story.” Challenging times call for passionate visionaries who are authentic and articulate communicators. While most books on public speaking focus on polishing your presentation and overcoming fear, Larsen’s holistic blend of spirit and logic goes far beyond the standard format, making Transformational Speaking a must-read for even the most seasoned speechmakers. Discover how you can liberate your inner speaker and learn how to tell a better story.

Alex Bratty is a coach, author and devoted to helping you create a life you love. Who amongst us hasn’t felt stuck at one time or another? Maybe you’re stuck right now! We all know that feeling of not knowing what to do next, or how to break out of the same old patterns of behavior, or listening to all that negative chatter that tells us we’re not enough. As Alex puts it, when this happens, we keep ourselves running in place, playing small and safe. This show explores the steps you need to take to get unstuck and create a life you love.

Susan Shumsky is a highly respected spiritual teacher and pioneer in the field of human potential. She is author of 11 books including Miracle Prayer, Divine Revelation, How to Hear the Voice of God, Ascension, Instant Healing, The Power of Auras, and The Power of Chakras.

Bill O’Hanlon is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, speaker and author of 35 books, one of which, titled Do One Thing Different, landed him on Oprah.

We’ve all heard people talk about states of Oneness Wholeness, Unity and non-duality. But what exactly do these words mean? They are states of being and awareness but what kind of awareness? Jonathan Harrison and Kelly discuss what's involved in attaining and sustaining feelings of unity and bliss. 

If you’re having paranormal, mystical or out of the ordinary metaphysical experiences listen to this show. If you’re curious about what it looks like to have a spiritual awakening, You’re Not Crazy, You’re Awakening! by metaphysical practitioner Dr. Edwige, invites you to embrace your multi-dimensional self, get comfortable with unexpected experiences and raise your vibration. She shares her remarkable story of awakening in this show.

Brian Johnson is devoted to helping people optimize every aspect of their lives. He is the mastermind behind Optimal Living 101 Master Class and author of Philosophers Notes.

Tired of being broke, frustrated and feeling like you’re not where you want to be? Listen to the latest Theatre of the Mind podcast. Jen Sincero, NYT bestselling author and success coach shares how she transformed her life and how you can start embracing your awesomeness in 2016.