In this episode, we dive deep into how to reconnect with your intuition, stop overthinking, and start making decisions that align with your true self. Discover why your inner voice may feel silent or unreliable and learn practical steps to awaken it. Hear a personal story about overcoming logic-driven decision-making and the pitfalls of people-pleasing, and receive actionable insights into recognizing your body’s intuitive signals.

Download a FREE Intuition Tracker worksheet and explore the 'Core Return Reset' to further strengthen your connection with your inner compass.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: Trusting Yourself

01:04 Personal Story: Ignoring Intuition

02:18 Understanding Intuition: A Natural Sense

04:42 Reconnecting with Your Inner Voice

06:15 Practical Steps to Trust Your Intuition

08:22 Building Self-Trust Through Action

11:14 Conclusion: Embrace Your Inner Compass

12:03 Resources: Core Return Reset & Intuition Tracker

Can your body lead the way to happiness—even before your mind catches up?

In this inspiring conversation, bestselling author, journalist, and former Parade editor-in-chief Janice Kaplan joins us to explore the real science behind happiness, gratitude, and the body-mind connection.

We revisit the powerful lessons from her global bestseller The Gratitude Diaries, where a year of intentional appreciation reshaped her marriage, mindset, and meaning. Then, Janice takes us inside her newest book What Your Body Knows About Happiness—where posture, soft chairs, gentle movement, and even the warmth of your coffee mug prove that your body is already wired for joy.

You’ll learn:

- How gratitude changes the brain and relationships

- Why emotions begin in the body, not just the mind

- Myths about venting, exercise, and “blowing off steam”

- The surprising science of happiness, posture & space

- 4 easy ways to reset your mood through body cues

- How to feel better—without trying so hard

Whether you're navigating stress, craving fulfillment, or simply ready to feel good again, this conversation offers soul-deep insights backed by science.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Choice

00:23 Meet Janice Kaplan: A Journey in Journalism and Gratitude

02:55 The Gratitude Diaries: A Year of Living Gratefully

04:56 The Science of Gratitude and Happiness

09:51 Exploring Body-Mind Connections

11:51 Debunking Myths: Stress, Movement, and Mood

17:39 The Calming Power of Nature

21:50 Surprising Insights: Warm Coffee and Heavy Clipboards

31:08 Optimism and Success: Lessons from the Famous

33:26 Practical Tips for Happiness and Gratitude

36:31 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

CONTACT JANICE KAPLAN

📘 Learn more about Janice: www.janicekaplan.com

📚 Get the books: The Gratitude Diaries & What Your Body Knows About Happiness

ON Social:

Instagram: janice.kaplan

Substack: janicekaplan.substack.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (FREE):

- Core Happiness Website: www.corehappiness.com

- Core Happiness Meditations & Affirmations on Youtube

FOLLOW US:

- Instagram: @CoreHappiness and @TheClarityConsultant

- Youtube: @CoreHappiness ​

You started the work. You expected peace. But what came was more confusion, more emotion, more overwhelm.

In this episode, we talk about why healing can feel worse before it feels better. You'll hear my personal story of feeling completely undone in the early stages of growth—and why that wasn’t failure, but a sign the process was working.

I’ll walk you through 3 truths about healing that no one talks about, plus practical tips and reflective questions to help you feel less alone in your journey.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Starting the Healing Journey

01:06 Personal Growth Story

02:02 The Reality of Healing

03:19 Embracing Emotions

05:47 Seeking Support

08:19 Final Reminders and Course Invitation

✨ Want support as you move through this?Join me in the Core Return Reset — my 5-day self-paced course to move from emotional overwhelm to anchored clarity: www.TheCoreReturn.com

You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

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