128: How Technology Is Fueling Your Anxiety featuring Joe May and Perry Hawkins
Release Date: 11/15/2024
SHINE History: Creating Joy One Scoop at a Time with Kari Crowe Seher of Melt Ice Creams
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We’re revisiting one of our most-loved conversations on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast—a re-run that’s just as inspiring now as when it first aired. Join us for a delicious and joy-filled episode featuring Kari Crowe Seher, founder of Melt Ice Creams and a 2025 Woman Who Shines. Kari’s story is a beautiful reminder that creativity, courage, and community can turn a simple idea into something truly extraordinary. In this episode, Kari shares her unexpected journey from a background in photography and studio art to building one of Texas’s most beloved boutique ice cream brands....
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SHINE History: Living with Intention featuring Irish and Don Burch
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Irish and Don Burch, a dynamic couple whose story of resilience, leadership, and love is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Irish and Don share how their shared commitment to family, community, and personal growth has shaped their lives. Irish reflects on her career as President and CEO of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, where she champions the fight against child abuse, and her personal mission to empower women to live lives of purpose and...
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Behind the Magic: How Grapevine Became the Christmas Capital of Texas
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a festive, heartwarming conversation with Elizabeth Schreck, Communications Director for the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau—and one of the key storytellers behind Grapevine’s iconic identity as The Christmas Capital of Texas. In this joy-filled episode, Elizabeth pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to transform a vintage Texas town into a real-life Hallmark destination—complete with 1,400+ events, twinkling streets, ice sculptures, pajama-clad Polar Express riders, and a community that shows up in force...
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The Power of Holiday Traditions: How Rituals Shape Families and Communities
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt solo conversation about the power of rituals and traditions in shaping our families, communities, and even ourselves. Drawing on research, personal stories, and experiences from House of Shine, Claudia explores how rituals create patterns and pathways that help us hold on to what matters most. From simple daily practices like journaling and dinner table reflections to annual traditions like Sweet Cereal Day and the Yellow Plate Award, Claudia shows how consistency in small rituals can instill values, foster...
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Shine History: Celebrate the Magic of Traditions with Scott Stevens
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartwarming conversation with Scott Stevens—affectionately nicknamed “Mr. Christmas.” With his tall, jolly presence and deep love for holiday traditions, Scott embodies the spirit of the season, making him the perfect guest to revisit as we enter the most festive time of year. In this special episode, Scott reflects on how childhood experiences shaped his enduring love for the holidays, and how he continues to pass those traditions down through his family. From the magic of discovering a long-awaited drum set on Christmas...
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166: The Power of Shared Stories: How Serentripity Builds Belonging with Allison Renfro
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an uplifting conversation with Allison Renfro, Program Coordinator at House of Shine, as she shares the magic of meaningful connection through one of our most beloved programs — Serentripity. In this heartwarming episode, Claudia Beeney and Allison dive into the heart behind Serentripity — a series designed to bring women together through story, reflection, and the art of intentional gathering. With laughter, honesty, and a few personal stories along the way, Allison offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Serentripity events are...
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165: Alphabet Dating: How One Couple Transformed Their Relationship with 26 Intentional Dates.
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a wildly fun and surprisingly meaningful conversation with Billy & Tiffany Roussel — the couple who dated their way through the alphabet. Yes, the alphabet. Twenty-six letters. Twenty-six dates. From “A is for Antipasto” all the way to “Z is for Zebras in Denmark.” In this episode, Billy and Tiffany share how a simple idea — choose a letter and plan a surprise date around it — turned into a two-year experiment in presence, creativity, and choosing each other on purpose. What starts as a playful challenge becomes...
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Shine History: Sweet Success- Young Entrepreneur Brayden Meek on Creativity, Resilience, and Giving Back”
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a delightful conversation with Brayden Meek, the creative force behind the Toasted and Roasted Marshmallow Company. As an elementary schooler and budding entrepreneur, Brayden is already turning simple ingredients into gourmet marshmallows that spark joy and connection. In this special rerun, Brayden shares how a childhood dislike of marshmallows transformed into a passion for crafting some of the most unique flavors you can imagine—from cookies and cream to root beer and churro. He takes us behind the scenes of the House of Shine...
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164: From Vision to Reality: Colleen Monroe on Leadership, Community, and House of Shine’s Story
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt conversation with longtime House of Shine friend and current board chair, Colleen Monroe. In this uplifting episode, Claudia Beeney and Colleen reflect on the remarkable journey of the House of Shine—from an inspired idea to a thriving community hub now celebrating five years with its doors open. Colleen shares candidly about her role in sparking the leap from vision to reality, proving how one confident decision can change everything. Through their lively back-and-forth, Claudia and Colleen explore the values that...
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163: 21 Days of Gratitude: Allison Renfro on the Joy and Science of Thankfulness
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Join Dr. Shine on What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an uplifting conversation with Allison Renfro, Program Coordinator at House of Shine, as she shares how gratitude can transform the way we live, lead, and connect. In this joyful and inspiring episode, Claudia Beeney and Allison explore the heart behind House of Shine’s annual 21-Day Gratitude Challenge—a movement that encourages people to express appreciation through simple, intentional acts of kindness. Together, they dive into the ripple effects of gratitude and how small, heartfelt gestures can build stronger communities and...
info_outline#128 Join Claudia on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an eye-opening conversation with Joe May and Perry Hawkins as they dive deep into the pressing issue of youth mental health, inspired by the book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. This enlightening episode explores the impact of technology and social media on today's youth, leading to heightened anxiety and mental health challenges.
Together, they discuss the rise in anxiety, the loss of unstructured play, and the pressure young people face from constant connectivity. They reflect on their own experiences growing up in different eras and explore how today's youth may be more vulnerable to mental health struggles due to the pervasive influence of technology.
Discover how the conversation extends beyond the book’s findings, exploring strategies to support young people in managing technology use, fostering resilience, and rediscovering meaningful community connections. From their personal stories to practical insights, Joe and Perry discuss how we can help the younger generation find balance and reclaim their well-being in an increasingly digital world.
Key Topics:
- The rise of anxiety in today's youth and its connection to technology
- How the loss of free play and unstructured time affects mental health
- The impact of social media and constant news cycles on well-being
- Generational shifts in coping with mental health issues
- Practical steps to reduce anxiety through community and real-world connections
- Why fostering resilience and self-awareness is key to overcoming challenges
Tune in for a thoughtful and timely discussion on how we can better support the next generation in navigating the complexities of the modern world.