Modern Happiness

41 - This Morning Routine Will Change Your Life

This week on Modern Happiness, Matt, Taylor and Deuce get together to talk about morning routines. Listen in on this conversation highlighting the importance of routines, what each person used to do in the morning, and what they are all doing now. 

 

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40 - From Managing a Clothing Store to Inventing The EAR KIT w/ Amanda Harper of @_harpermade

This week on the Modern Happiness Podcast, Matt and Taylor got to sit down and interview Amanda Harper the founder of @_harpermade Jewelry. 

 

Almost 8 years ago, Amanda was managing a clothing store and knew in her heart that it wasn't the job for her. Instead of working her life away for someone else, she decided to get creative. She went to a Michaels craft store one day and picked up supplies to make her own jewelry. 

 

This fun creative hobby turned into a huge opportunity and she has been able to successfully run a business of her own for the last 8 years...check out her designs @_harpermade on Instagram!

 

BUT that is not where the story stops. Amanda just launched a new product (one that is going to change the way people wear earrings) called the EAR KIT. She launched a Kickstarter campaign for this revolutionary idea and had her goal funded within 6 hours. This woman is making waves in the fashion industry and we are so grateful that we got to sit down and pick her brain for this episode. 

 

THIS PODCAST IS INCREDIBLE, inspiring, and overall a great listen. 

 

As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.  

 

To shop Harper Made, click here. Use code "HAPPINESS" at checkout for a 20% discount! 

To follow Amanda and her ear kit journey, click here.

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To connect with DEUCE, click here.

 

The Artist's Way

39 - Suicide Prevention and Awareness w/ Cole Lawson

This week on the podcast, Matt and Taylor interview Cole Lawson, a researcher at the Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, and Critical Center for Suicide Prevention at the Denver VA Hospital. 

 

In this episode we dive deep into Cole's background, we learn how he got into this type of research, his experience as a crisis responder at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, how to help a friend in need, and so much more. 

 

If you learned something from this weeks episode, let us know on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast. We'd love to hear it. 

 

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38 - Why The ‘All or Nothing‘ Approach is Killing Your Progress

WHATS UP HAPPINESS HOMIES?! Welcome back to another incredible episode of Modern Happiness. This week, Matt and Taylor sit down initially to have a conversation around fitness. As always, these two dive deep and talk about a lot more than just that. 

 

Listen in to hear their thoughts on fitness and why they think many people who "want to live a healthier life, but don't have the time" have a hard time with incorporating it into their everyday lives. 

 

If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast! ALSO we've been LOVING to see everyone's posts about Sober October. Keep it up fam. You are killing it. 

 

If you have a story to tell, advice to give, or a friend you think we should interview....email us at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com we would love to hear it. 

 

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37 - Tools To Improve Your Mental Health & A Look Into Taylor‘s Depression

WHATS UP HAPPINESS HOMIES!? Welcome back to another episode of Modern Happiness with your favorite hosts, Matt and Taylor. Once again these two met virtually to discuss the importance of getting ahead of your mental health and everyday tools you can use to improve your state of being. 

 

In this week's episode, expect to learn about the importance of journaling, meditating, doing the hard things, and finding community. We also get to learn more about Taylor and his journey with depression and happiness. This conversation gets deep. 

 

If you loved this weeks episode, let us know on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast. We've also been LOVING to see everyone's posts about Sober October. Keep it up fam. You are killing it. 

 

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Click here to sign up for Sober October

36 - ...Are You Scheduling Your Life Away?

Happy Monday Happiness homies! Hope you all had a great weekend. This week on the Modern Happiness Podcast, Matt and Taylor get together virtually to discuss a very important topic: the art of scheduling. 

 

Do you keep a schedule? Do you stick to it? Do you plan out your days? Do you have any idea what you are doing with your time? Whether you do, or you don't...this episode offers a unique perspective (as always) and a few tips and tricks to keeping a BALANCED and productive schedule. If by the end of the episode you find yourself thinking "dang this information was extremely helpful" feel free to tell us about and tag us on Instagram at @modernhappinesspodcast , we love to hear it!

 

ALSO! In just a few days, we will be starting SOBER OCTOBER! Matt, Taylor, AND Deuce are excited to be embarking on a month of soberness and we want to invite you to do the same! It's going to be a great time and even though it will be hard, we want to support you every step of the way. Click this link to sign up and join the Happiness Homies Facebook group! 

 

We are so grateful for you spending this time with us today. We love any and ALL feedback! Head to ‎Modern Happiness on Apple Podcasts to rate and review our show! These reviews help us more than you know, so if you could quickly review our podcast (it takes no more than 90 seconds total) we will love you forever. 

 

If you have a story to tell, advice to give, or a friend you think we should interview....email us at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com we would love to hear it. 

 

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35 - From Rock Bottom To Changing Lives in More Ways Than One w/ THE Michael Scott

What's up Happiness Homies!? This week we have an episode for you that you do not want to miss. Matt and Taylor sit down with Michael Scott, a fitness and nutrition guru who Taylor met though the one and only, Traver Boehm. 

 

This episode goes deep. We get to hear Michael's past life story, how he got into coaching, and how he is currently changing his client's lives in more ways they could've ever imagined. 

 

If you need a boost of inspiration today, this episode is for you. As always, if you resonated with this episode please share with your audience and tag us @modernhappinesspodcast

 

To connect with Michael click here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelscott_fitness/

To connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.allyn/

To connect with Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylor_sleaford/

To sign up for SOBER OCTOBER (!!!!!) click here: https://mailchi.mp/3ecc0bbb5a55/modern-happiness-sober-october

34 - We‘re Going Sober This October - JOIN US

On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down and discuss some pretty large life events that have happened to the two of them over the course of the last few weeks. 

 

These life events have ultimately inspired the two to embark on a Sober October, where for the first time in years (for Matt at least) they each give up alcohol for a month straight. 

 

If you are a fan of this episode and want to participate in Sober October with us, sign up here!!! Or send us a DM on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast and we will send you a little something something. 

33 - Do Your Friends EMPOWER You? [BONUS Episode with the Tri Squad]

We kept the audio rolling from last episode and got even deeper into life, friendship, leadership, community and more!

 

Enjoy our FIRST bonus episode!!

 

TEASER!!! Also if you want to join us for Sober October follow that link!!

Sober October is a 31 day challenge of NO Alcohol that will allow you to grow mentally, improve your health, raise awareness for mental health and give back through donations. 

 

If you have any questions about ANYTHING feel free to reach out to Matt @matthew.allyn or Taylor @taylor_sleaford

32 - Post Triathlon Recap - This Was Way More Than Race w/ The Squad