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The 5-Minute Happiness Boost

by Happier by Design, LLC

The 5-Minute Happiness Boost podcast gives you the 5 key elements to happiness: spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational and emotional in small bite size pieces to improve your life and make lasting change in micro-doses for your busy lifestyle. It's science-based from the work of former Harvard professor, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. The host, Angie Devanney holds a Master's degree in Happiness Studies and has studied under Dr. Ben-Shahar. Devanney will walk listeners through the neuroscience and positive psychology research and methods that have changed her life in 5 minute podcasts.

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Episodes

  1. How to Build Stronger Relationships and Increase Happiness| Episode 6: The "R" of SPIRE

    🎙️ The 5-Minute Happiness Boost Podcast Episode 6: Stronger Relationships, Happier Life – The "R" of SPIRE (Relational Well-Being) Did you know that the quality of your relationships is one of the strongest predictors of happiness, health, and longevity? In this episode of The 5-Minute Happiness...

  2. The 5-Minute Happiness Boost Podcast | Episode 5: The Intellectual Key to Happiness (Why Learning Fuels Joy)

    Looking for a quick way to feel happier, reduce stress, and improve your mindset—even with a busy schedule? In this episode of the 5-Minute Happiness Boost Podcast, Angie Devanney shares how learning, curiosity, and intellectual growth can boost your happiness in just minutes a day. Grounded in…

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  3. Episode 4- The "P" or Physical Element of SPIRE

    The mind body connection is powerful. A wonder drug to promote this connection is nutrition, exercise, rest, sleep and hugs. Learn about the science of how the "P" of SPIRE can make us happier and healthier using small activities or short boosts (MVIs- minimum viable interventions).

  4. "The 'S' of SPIRE- the Spiritual Element of Happiness," Episode 3

    The SPIRE element of happiness is an interconnected system, or infrastructure, that if practice daily in small doses can make a real difference in your life. The first letter "S" stands for spirituality which can be found in prayer, meditation, yoga, nature or sense of purpose. This week's…

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  5. "The Brain is Plastic"

    Incorporating the 5 SPIRE elements of happiness (spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational and emotional) can change your brain through neuroplasticity. The brain is plastic and can change for the good. With regular practice daily using short happiness booster called MVI's (minimum viable...

  6. Intro to the 5-Minute Happiness Boost, episode 1

    In under 5 minutes, host Angie Devanney talks about her experience being anxious and depressed after navigating her community through Covid as a small town suburban mayor. The experience brought her on a journey to find authentic happiness. After 3 years of studying positive psychology,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The 5-Minute Happiness Boost podcast gives you the 5 key elements to happiness: spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational and emotional in small bite size pieces to improve your life and make lasting change in micro-doses for your busy lifestyle. It's science-based from the work of former Harvard professor, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. The host, Angie Devanney holds a Master's degree in Happiness Studies and has studied under Dr. Ben-Shahar. Devanney will walk listeners through the neuroscience and positive psychology research and methods that have changed her life in 5 minute podcasts.

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Happier by Design, LLC

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The 5-Minute Happiness Boost podcast gives you the 5 key elements to happiness: spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational and emotional in small bite size pieces to improve your life and make lasting change in micro-doses for your busy lifestyle. It's science-based from the work of former...

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The 5-Minute Happiness Boost has 6 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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