{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 488: Marc Miller on the Pursuit of True, Lasting Happiness","description":"Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell &amp;amp; Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com  I'm joined on this episode by Marc Miller: founder of Happiness Quarterly Magazine and The Gunnar Project - dedicated to helping children and young adults learn to find happiness outside of the constant dopamine drip of their cell phones, social media, and other modern-day pursuits.&amp;nbsp;  In this episode we discuss:&amp;nbsp;  [0:02:40] Marc Miller\u2019s Origin Story and the Gunnar Project  [0:05:40] Concept of Happiness vs. Happy (\u201chappy\u201d vs. \u201chappiness\u201d and brain chemistry)  [0:11:02] The Role of Social Media and Dopamine in Modern Happiness  [0:14:00] Strategies to Reduce Screen\/Phone Addiction, Living in the Moment  [0:19:11] Self-Image, Present Living, and Psycho-Cybernetics  [0:22:52] Generational Wisdom, The Phone in Our Lives, and Societal Conditioning  [0:25:13] Human Attention, Peer Pressure, and Social Fears  [0:28:02] In-Person Connection, Phone as a Tool, and Moderation  [0:31:59] Building Skills for Moment Awareness and Happiness  [0:36:06] Parental Advice on Encouraging Happiness in Kids  [0:38:35] Conclusion and Resources: Happiness Quarterly Magazine  &amp;nbsp; Check out The Happiness Project online at Magazine \u2014 Happiness Quarterly ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39005830\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39005830"}