
#21 - Happiness
This episode tackles happiness: what it is, what makes up the parts of happiness, how to become happier, and how happiness from within can be subversive or rebellious. Do you deserve to be happy in the face of chaos and

Hosted by Larissa Seay Dashjian, Ph.D. · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 22 episodes
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Growing one awareness at a time. Deepening our understanding of ourselves and living in the present, with a hint of psychology research and theory in the mix. This podcast blends spirituality and psychology, and each episode provides practical tips to be more present with yourself and live a more meaningful life, from the perspective of a psychologist with a background in mindfulness and Eastern philosophy.Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5n25rkQY4iSPBysUo0N2w/Interested in the music featured in any of the episodes? Visit: https://www.musicglue.com/the8thhouse
Larissa Seay Dashjian, Ph.D. hosts Psych & Spirit, a religion show with 22 episodes published.

This episode tackles happiness: what it is, what makes up the parts of happiness, how to become happier, and how happiness from within can be subversive or rebellious. Do you deserve to be happy in the face of chaos and

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