Everyday Better with Leah Smart

Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki shares practical tools to leverage everyday anxiety, highlighting its evolutionary purpose. She discusses managing intrusive thoughts, deep breaths, and tea meditation. The positive effects of exercise on mental health, including decreased anxiety and improved mood, are explored. Personal experiences with anxiety and self-experimentation are discussed, along with the connection between anxiety, grief, and our values.

Bobby Berk, design guru from 'Queer Eye' and author of 'Right at Home: How Good Design is Good for the Mind,' shares tips on designing a home that recharges you. They discuss the impact of design on mental wellness, the connection between organization and relationships, and how to create functional spaces that fuel positivity and support.

Everyday Better is your essential podcast for leveling up in personal development, life, and career success. Hosted by Leah Smart, an educator in self-improvement and positive psychology, this podcast offers transformative conversations with influential experts, real-life success stories, actionable insights, and research-backed tips.Elevate your mindset, gain clarity, and unlock your potential as you journey toward becoming 'Everyday Better.' Whether you're at a crossroads or simply seeking more daily clarity, every episode leaves you inspired, empowered, and ready for more.Find new episodes of Everyday Better, right here, every Tuesday.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn

Leah Smart interviews Amy Chan, creator of the breakup bootcamp, discussing the science behind heartbreak, healing, and empowerment. They explore reframing one's story, the importance of community support, and using heartbreak as a catalyst for personal growth. They also delve into the concept of attractions of deprivation, conscious effort in relationships, and embracing sadness for resilience.

Leah Smart discusses finding purpose with Tim Tamashiro, author of 'How to Ikigai'. They explore uncovering our life purpose, the importance of depth and intrinsic value, challenges in self-discovery, discovering passions and interests, equiluminance and its impact on our lives, and finding purpose and self-worth.

World-renowned teacher and student in the field of happiness studies, Tal Ben-Shahar, taught the largest course at Harvard on "Positive Psychology", and authored Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience, and Purpose in Hard Times. He joins Leah Smart to examine how we can stay motivated, what to know about growing after trauma, and how his SPIRE method can help us achieve happiness in our day to day life.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Tal Ben-Shahar on Linkedin

Alexandra Cole, Human Design Coach, Author, and Co-Founder of Purpose Generation, joins Leah Smart to unravel the intricacies of human design types and their impact on our lives. Cole, known for her in-depth understanding of this system, guides listeners through the fundamental concepts of human design, shedding light on how it can provide valuable insights into our personalities, relationships, and lives.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedinFollow Alexandra Cole on LinkedinBook a Human Design session with Alexandra

Anya Von Bremzen, triple James Beard Award winner, renowned food writer, and author of the latest book National Dish, joins Leah Smart to explore the intersection of food, culture, and identity. They delve into her research and personal experiences that remind us of the power of food to evoke emotions, challenge our assumptions, and build bridges between cultures; by embracing the complexities of food and identity, we can foster a more inclusive and understanding world.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Anya Von Bremzen on InstagramRead more about National Dish

Katherine May, internationally bestselling author of Wintering and Enchantment, joins Leah Smart to talk about awakening wonder, rediscovering joy and experiencing awe in our everyday lives. Katherine emphasizes that enchantment can be found when we reconnect with our childhood fascinations and let ourselves be drawn to what restores us.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Katherine May on Instagram

Tammy Lung, ASMR expert, and founder of Tingles Bar joins Leah Smart to discuss the health benefits of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR). They dive into the feelings of relaxation brought on by different experiences, such as visual, auditory, or tactile triggers, and how physical touch can make you feel better day to day.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Tammy Lung on LinkedIn