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Jul 22

Happy Chat With Actor & Activist Ruben Ramirez

Ruben Ramirez has a story to tell and if you take the time to listen you will be just as encouraged as I am. He comes from a family that immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico while his mother was pregnant with him to be able to give him a better life. Forget the horribleRead More

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Jul 15

Wellness as a Lifestyle

Before we get into the details for this week’s podcast, I need to make a correction. If you are planning to nominate Get Happy With J for an award at https://www.podcastawards.com/, we are located under the “people’s choice” category and not the “health” category. Nominations will be accepted until July 31st, and we thank you inRead More

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Jul 08

Defining Wellness With Dr. Maryann Akers

Dr. Maryann Akers returns as a guest expert in this week’s podcast. In part one of our discussion, we are defining wellness. According to the National Wellness Institute, wellness is defined as “an active process through which people become aware of and make choices toward a more successful existence”. Just like happiness, wellness is aRead More

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Jul 01

Where Compassion Meets Hope: The CaringBridge

The Get Happy With J podcast was intentionally created to be a positive listening experience where hope is shared. I was pleased to be able to chat with the CEO of another space on the web where hope reigns supreme, and that is the CaringBridge. Liwanag Ojala brings business skills, legal expertise and genuine concernRead More

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Jun 24

Good Brain Health Makes You Happy

This podcast episode is one of our most encouraging shows to date! My special guest, brain health expert Janet Rich Pittman, came with the hope of living your entire life without Alzheimer’s or dementia. These conditions that are afflicting more and more Americans every year do not have to be your fate. Even if youRead More

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Jun 16

Let’s Get Financially Fit!

In this week’s podcast episode we meet Julia Carlson. Julia is the founder and CEO of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group LLC. She is also an award winning wealth advisor and author of the book, Fit Money 7 Steps to Get Your Financial Life in Shape. In this interview Julia talks about her personal journeyRead More

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Jun 10

Making A Difference in Inner City Chicago

I met Jarrell Turner by chance during a recent visit to Chicago. Everything in life happens for a reason, including meeting this amazing young man. He told me about his program for young at risk inner city children and my ears perked up. Nothing excites me more than giving back to others. I also wantedRead More

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Jun 04

Journey to the Other Side of Postpartum Depression

This episode is the second half of my discussion with Lauren about postpartum depression. In part one we defined the condition and described what it is like to experience it. In this episode Lauren shares advice and tips on how to overcome postpartum depression. As I stated in part one, because it is similar toRead More

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May 26

The Truth About Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is real and goes largely under-diagnosed. The official statistic from the CDC says between 11 to 20% of all new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. My special guest this week believes the actual percentage is much higher. You will get to hear her personal story of living through this condition. It is rareRead More

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May 20

When The Music and The Message Unite

This podcast episode was recorded months ago, in late 2017. I decided to hold onto this episode because it didn’t fit the themes I was addressing for the kick-off of the podcast. It is usually the goal to encourage and inform, while keeping it light. Happiness is the over-arching theme of the podcast, hence theRead More

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