Happiness Mindset

February is the home of Valentine's Day. Hugs are associated with this special day, but scientific research tells us hugs also improve our emotional and physical wellbeing and health. In this episode, you'll discover how hugs can improve our heart health, immunity, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing. --- Article with research citations: "What Are the Benefits of Hugging?". HealthLine.com. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave, RX 11 De-esser and De-click, & Soften. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Audacity, and Wave's ReGen. Microphone: CAD E100Sx. --- Keywords: Valentine's_Day, emotional_wellbeing, joy,

In this episode, you discover happiness habits that enhance your sense of wellbeing and life purpose. You'll learn how to activate those daily, weekly, monthly, and long term habits to create sustainable joy and emotional balance. --- Resource: "How to Be Happy: 12 Habits to Add to Your Routine", by Ann Pietrangelo. Published in Healthline.com. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Initial edits done with Isotope De-click and De-esser, Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits with Hindenburg Pro and Hornet TotalEQ, and T-De-esser. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Keywords: joy, emotional_balance, ---

In this episode you discover how acts of kindness you do for others positively affect your physical health - to include your immunity system - in addition to enhancing your emotional wellbeing. Resources: "Kindness in the Blood: how helping others reduces inflammation". Dr. David Hamilton". Link: https://drdavidhamilton.com/kindness-in-the-blood-how-helping-others-reduces-inflammation/ "The genomic impact of kindness to self vs. others: A randomized controlled trial". PubMed. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35905861/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, De-click, De-esser, and Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro (Generic EQ, Compressor, De-esser). Microphone: Rode Procaster with windscreen. --- Keywords: happiness, emotional_wellbeing, physical_wellbeing,

In this episode you discover two new research studies showing the importancee of connection to friends and family on longevity, happiness, and physical wellbeing. --- Resources: "Strong Social Bonds May Literally Slow Aging at the Cellular Level". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/strong-social-bonds-may-literally-slow-aging-at-the-cellular-level/ "Cumulative social advantage is associated with slower epigenetic aging and lower systemic inflammation". ScienceDirect.com. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354625001541?via%3Dihub "Being Organized Among Personality Traits That May Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/personality-traits-longevity/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Smooth and Auphonic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fifine T1. --- Keywords: stress, stress_relief, joy, health, optimum_health

In this episode you'll discover why expressing gratitude enhances your happiness and emotional wellbeing along with those you care about. You'll also learn easily done ways to engage in a regular gratitude practice that increases your physical and emotional wellbeing. --- Research studies: "Counting blessings versus burdens: an experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life". Pub Med. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12585811/ "Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions". Pub Med. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16045394/ "Exploring the role of gratitude and support-giving on inflammatory outcomes". Pub Med. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30265078/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8. --- Keywords: relationships, kindness,

In this episode you'll discover 3 simple, easy to apply ways to keep the fire of love, happiness, and connection strong with your special someone and others you care about. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster. --- Keywords: communication, marriage, ---

In this episode, you discover new research showing how 30 minutes less of sitting combined with light activity for those 30 minutes boosts mood and wellbeing the following day. Resources: "Swap 30 Minutes of Sitting for Light Activity to Boost Next-Day Mood". "NeuroScienceNews.com". October 24, 2025. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/movement-mood-neuroscience-29852/ "Daily, prospective associations of sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour with affect: A Bayesian multilevel compositional data analysis". "ScienceDirect.com" Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029225001967?via%3Dihub Note: Original research article published in "Psychology of Sport and Exercise". --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Levelator, Audyllic, and Soften. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster. --- Keywords : emotional_wellbeing, stress_relief, ---

In this episode you'll discover 7 tiny habits that when consistently applied build happiness and emotional wellbeing. Resources: "7 Tiny Habits That Positive People Use to Cultivate Happiness Every Day". Article from Inc.com. Link: https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/7-tiny-habits-that-positive-people-use-to-cultivate-happiness-every-day/91230140 Suggested Daily Affirmations: "I choose joy this day." "I choose to notice moments of joy as I go through my day." "My mood is affected by what I focus on. Knowing that, I choose to focus on what is positive, what is good, what is beautiful." --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave and Smooth. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Plugins include RX 11 De-click and Techvision De-esser. Microphone: Rode Procaster. --- Keywords: joy, joyful, emotional_wellbeing, happy, ---

In this episode you discover guidance from six happiness experts on how to enhance your happiness and emotional well-being. To receive your free copy of the "Happiness Bluepring", create an email with the subject, "Happiness Blueprint". Address it to CarterMethod@gmail.com. You can leave the body of the email blank. You'll receive the Blueprint by return email. --- Resource: Stephanie Booth, "6 Experts Explain What It Means To Be Happy and the Types of Happiness" Published in Health.com. Link: https://www.health.com/mind-body/true-meaning-happiness --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320. --- Key words: joy, happiness, joyful, happiness_setpoint,

In this episode you and I explore key insights from research done at Claremont Graduate University showing that we can enhance our sense of joy by initiating six immersive experiences daily. You'll learn what those six experiences are and how to easily incorporate them into your daily life. Article: "These Six Daily Immersive Experiences Lead to More Joy". From "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/six-immersive-experiences-for-more-joy/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus pro, Hush and Levelator. Finnal edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Key words: happiness, emotional_wellbeing, kindness,

In this episode you'll discover six easily applied research validated pathways to sustained happiness. --- Resource: "6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness". BBC Science Focus. Link: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/hedonic-treadmill --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Audacity (de-click), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fiffine H9 Gaming Headset. --- Key words: joy, wellbeing, life satisfaction

In this episode, you discover eight research-validated happiness habits for greater emotional wellbeing. --- Resources: The foundation for this episode is in part inspired by the article, "“Things that happy people do that unhappy people don’t”, by Isabelia Chase, published in "GlobalEnglishEditing". Link: https://geediting.com/gb-things-that-happy-people-do-that-unhappy-people-dont/ To get your copy of the "Emotional Release Method Guide", create an email with the subject line reading "Emotional Release Method", leave the body of the email blank, and send the email to CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Host information: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush, Levelator, and Adyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat Bumblebee 2. --- Key words: joy, emotional_wellbeing, happy,

In this episode you discover the Happiness Calendar created by "The Greater Good Magazine". You'll learn how to use this marvelous resource to engage in suggested tiny daily actions that build your sense of happiness and wellbeing day by day. --- Here is the link for the March calendar discussed in this episode: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/your_happiness_calendar_for_march_2025 Note: You can sign up on this page for their newsletter which guarantees you'll receive the Happiness Calendar each month. In addition, you can download each monthly calendar in PDF format or you can request the calendar integrate with Google Calendar, iCal, or get an ICS link, again right on this page. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional processing with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. --- Key words: joy, joyful_living, calm, relaxed,

The "Forbes.com" site published an article entitled, "4 Ways To ‘Declutter’ Your Life For Mental Peace—By A Psychologist". In this episode you'll discover those four key areas, why it's important to declutter, how to do that, and the benefits you'll experience. Article resource: "4 Ways To ‘Declutter’ Your Life For Mental Peace—By A Psychologist". Published in Forbes.com. Article link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/01/23/4-ways-to-declutter-your-life-for-mental-peace-by-a-psychologist/ --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Other edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X. --- Key words: happiness, emotional_wellbeing, ---

In 2023 Arnold Schwarzenegger released his book, "Be Useful - Seven Tools For Life". In this episode you discover Schwarzenegger's wise four-word simple formula and how you can apply his four word guide to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. --- Resource: JESSICA STILLMAN, "Arnold Schwarzenegger Says a Happy Life Boils Down to These 4 Words. Psychology Agrees With Him". Inc.com. Link: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/arnold-schwarzenegger-says-a-happy-life-boils-down-to-these-4-words-psychology-agrees-with-him/91107058 "Be Useful" by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Amazon link to the paperback edition: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Useful-Schwarzenegger-Arno/dp/0593656717/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 (note: this is NOT an affiliate link). Jon Gruda Ph.D., "Purpose in Action: Lessons from a Hollywood Icon". "Psychology Today". Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/of-leaders-and-traits/202306/purpose-in-action-lessons-from-a-hollywood-icon --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity (noise reduction), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Key words: finding_purpose, finding_meaning, meaning_in_life, ---

The art of creating a fulfilling life often begins with a crucial step: letting go. Whether it's physical possessions, unhealthy relationships, or self-limiting behaviors, identifying and releasing what no longer serves us creates space for growth and new possibilities. Let's explore how to navigate this transformative process. In this episode you discover how to let go of what no longer serves you and identify and achieve your true desires for a happier more fufilling life. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com. --- Technical information: Recorded with Backpack Studio. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio Technica ATR2100X. --- Key words: happiness, joy, life_satisfaction, letting_go,

In this episode you discover 3 research based ways to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. You learn how to easily incorporate these 3 happiness habits into your daily life. --- Resources for expanded insights into these 3 habits: Dr. Robert Emmons' research at UC Davis on gratitude and happiness. https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu Hill PL, Allemand M, Roberts BW. Examining the Pathways between Gratitude and Self-Rated Physical Health across Adulthood. Pers Individ Dif. 2013 Jan;54(1):92-96. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2012.08.011. PMID: 23139438; PMCID: PMC3489271. “7 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Gratitude That Will Motivate You To Give Thanks Year-Round”. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/ “Harvard Study of Adult Development”. https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.orghttps://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org “Good genes are nice, but joy is better”. “Harvard Gazette”. Link: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ “Gratitude and Wellbeing”. https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/gratitude-and-well-being/#:~:text=Summary%20of%20Findings,Emmons%20&%20McCullough%2C%202003). “Associations between social media use and loneliness in a cross-national population: do motives for social media use matter?”. Pub Med. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9817115/#:~:text=Conclusion%20and%20implications,for%20maintaining%20contact%20with%20others. “How to make friends? Study reveals how many hours it takes”. KU News. https://news.ku.edu/news/article/2018/03/06/study-reveals-number-hours-it-takes-make-friend#:~:text=In%20a%20new%20report%20published,long%2Dterm%20belongingness%20needs.” “The Protégé Effect: How You Can Learn by Teaching Others”. https://effectiviology.com/protege-effect-learn-by-teaching/#:~:text=Expecting%20to%20teach%20and%20teaching%20can%20lead,and%20seeking%20out%20key%20pieces%20of%20information. --- Technical information: Recorded with Ocenaudio. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush,, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone CAD E100Sx. --- Key words: joy, happiness, gratitude, mindful_gratitude, emotional_wellbeing,

In this episode you discover 3 easy ways to enhance happiness and relieve stress. Each of these simple actions takes less than 10-minutes. --- Resource: "Do these 3 things to feel happier today—they take less than 10 minutes". "CNBC.com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/3-ways-to-boost-your-happiness-todaythey-take-just-10-minutes.html --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional processing with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Note: no EQ. De-sser and Compresser only. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos. --- Key words: happiness, stress, stress_relief, relaxation_response,

In this episode you and I consider a powerful quote on happiness by Sharon Draper, the awared winning author and educator. That quote is: "Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps." We explore how you can incorporate Sharon's wisdom into you life to enhance happiness and well being." Here are 7 affirmations you can use to help with that worthy action: "I choose to be fully present in each moment, appreciating the beauty and joy that surrounds me." "I recognize and celebrate the small joys in my life, knowing that they contribute to my overall happiness." "I am grateful for my unique journey, embracing both the challenges and the blessings that shape my life." "I prioritize and nurture my relationships, finding joy in the love and laughter shared with family and friends." "I choose to focus on the positive aspects of my life, allowing happiness to flourish within me." "I give myself permission to experience joy in everyday moments, knowing that I deserve happiness." "I am open to new experiences and adventures, trusting that they will bring me joy and fulfillment." You'll discover how to use one or more of these suggested affirmations to enhance you sense of happiness and well being. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmaiil.com --- Technical information: Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Marantz Professional Microphone. --- Key words: joy, happiness, Sharon Draper,

This episode highlights research and a happiness program from the University of Bristol, in the U.K. The research answers the question, "Can you learn to be happy?" The resulting program guides you through the seven happiness habits (see below) that were identified during their research. This research and program information is highlighted in the article, "Happiness can be learned but it may take practicing 7 habits", published in "Medical News Today", author Robby Berman. In addition to the seven happiness habits identified in the article, you'll discover seven additional happiness habits and how to incorporate those habits of your choosing into your day-to-day activities to build enhanced happiness and wellbeing. Here are the seven habits identified in the article: Here are seven additional habits to integrate into your Happiness Habit way of being: --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, Levelator with final edits and rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Eartworks Ethos. --- Key words: stress, happiness, calm, joy, happiness_habits,