Daily Happy Episode 37: Your roots

This podcast conversation is about something close to my heart: remembering where you’re from.Our roots shape us, ground us, and give us strength—and science proves it.A 2025 study in Cognition & Emotion found that nostalgia helps us build stronger friendships and deeper connections.The Global Flourishing Study (2022–2023), with over 200,000 people in 22 countries, showed that positive childhood experiences and feeling connected early in life fuel belonging and well-being in adulthood.For me, it’s my Tennessee roots—good old Rocky Top—filled with joy, goodness, and laughter. Remembering where I come from gives me confidence to be the woman I am today.I hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your own beginnings and find something in your roots that nurtures you. And yes—we close with a nod to John Denver’s unforgettable “Country Roads.”Tune in to the Daily Happy Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.Support the showStart your day in a bright and happy way!Follow us on Spotify and Instagram