Complete Happiness and Toxic Positivity | Hank Smith

When's the last time you felt completely overwhelmed as a parent? Or looked at the child in front of you having a meltdown and felt your own meltdown coming on? And to be clear, we're not just talking about toddler tantrums. At any age and every stage, kids' big emotions can be difficult to deal with, especially when you're trying to regulate both for them and for yourself. How do you deal with the anger, frustration, overwhelm, fatigue, overstimulation and overall sensory overload? Comedian, writer, and filmmaker Whitney Call offers the parenting lessons and techniques that have allowed her to be the first line of defense for her children's big emotions, while sustainably regulating her own. She and Lisa talk mom anxiety, decoding the way kids communicate, and what self-compassion looks like as a parent. #thelisashow #BYUradio #parenting #emotions

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a tiny act of kindness? A text, a call, a meal, an unexpected visit, a remark from a stranger, or a small gesture from someone who couldn't have known just how much you needed it? Rachel Hunt, founder of tinykindness.org, explains how looking for these moments of tiny kindness impacted her life as she grappled with intense grief, isolation, and depression. She and Lisa break down collective memory and the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon while sharing stories of tiny kindness from around the world. #thelisashow #BYUradio #tinykindness #bekind

Jenedy Paige, award-winning artist and American Ninja Warrior, is known for excelling at her passions. But those passions are the result of years of trial and error, failure and success, and inspiration and determination. Jenedy talks with Lisa about her own journey in pursuing art and ninja while sharing three ideas on how all of us can find more passion and purpose in our own lives. #thelisashow #BYUradio #americannijawarrior #ninja #art #artninja

If being happy was as simple as making a few low-effort changes in your daily routine--like the way you organize your calendar, or how you use your free time, would you do it? Author, professor, and speaker Hank Smith breaks down habits that create lasting happiness and joy, as well the three levels of happiness, and some misconceptions that can get in the way of finding happiness. Lisa and Hank discuss modern psychology and how to push past toxic positivity to real, lasting mindset shifts that stick. Dr. Henry “Hank” Smith grew up the son of a golf professional in St. George, Utah. After earning a Master’s Degree from Utah State, Hank completed a Ph.D. at BYU, where he is now an Associate Professor in the Religion Department. His weekly podcast Follow Him is enjoyed by millions across the globe. The greatest part of his life is his wife Sara and their 5 children. #thelisashow #BYUradio #toxicpositivity #happiness

Talking about religion can often be uncomfortable and even divisive. But it doesn't have to be. Steven Kapp Perry, host of "In Good Faith," shares several ideas on how we can make in-roads with strangers, friends, and even family members whose religious beliefs differ from our own. #thelisashow #BYUradio #ingoodfaith #InterfaithFriendship #UnityInDiversity #FaithAndLove #FaithsUnited #EmbraceDiversity #religiouspodcast #podcast #faith #peace #coexist #belief #believers

With so many design influencers and websites out there, how do you know what your decorating style should be? Designer Carrie Ann Rhodes shares 3 tips to help you develop your own personal style.

Living healthier often feels overwhelming and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. There are some simple ways to improve your health, and some of them may surprise you. Guest Dr. Chris Valentine joins Lisa in the studio and shares 8 simple tips on how to get better health outcomes--both in and out of the doctor's office. #thelisashow #BYUradio #health #gettinginshape #betterhealth #livehealthier #healthfood #doctorvisits #healthyeating #healthyliving #walkafterdinner

Chaos is inevitable. Tires go flat, in-laws show up unannounced, and kids grow up unbelievably fast. What does inner peace even look like when life never slows down? Hailey Smith joins Lisa for a conversation about self-love, examining expectations, and implementing practices that promote real peace. Hailey Smith attended Brigham Young University and received a BFA in Acting. She is a professional actress, improviser and producer, and  has appeared in numerous stage, film, and TV productions. She co-founded the musical theater improv troupe The Thrillionaires and starred in all three seasons of BYUtv’s musical improv show “Show Offs.” She co-produced and acted in the films “Once I Was a Beehive” and “Once I Was Engaged.” She also appeared in “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out,” which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Hailey has two adult children and two teens and lives in Colorado with her husband, kids and dog. Steven Kapp Perry is the host of "In Good Faith" where he talks with believers from all walks of faith—Catholic and Episcopalian, Buddhist and Baptist, Jewish and Hindu, Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist, Muslim and Latter-day Saint— sharing their personal experience with the sacred and the divine.

Interactions with teens are often filled with one-word answers, resistance, and even frustration. But there are some simple ways that we can foster trust and connect with the teens in our life. Guest Kirby Heyborne joins Lisa in the studio and shares some tips he calls "the 3 L's" for working with youth. #thelisashow #workingwithteens #parentingteens #BYUradio #teenlifeskills #momlife #youthempowerment #youthministry #youthleadership

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