A Wise and Happy Life Podcast

Kindness, Clarity & Awakening the Heart | Swami Nityananda | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 29 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes Swami Nityananda, spiritual teacher, meditation leader, and successor of Swami Shankarananda, for a soul-nourishing conversation on the transformative power of kindness, meditation, and heart-centered living. Drawing from both ancient yogic wisdom and modern neuroscience, Swami Nityananda shares how cultivating a gentle, quiet mind is the gateway to presence, healing, and joy.
With warmth and deep clarity, she discusses how overcoming the “hardness of heart” leads us back to our authentic selves—and why every human being, no matter their past, has the capacity to choose love in each moment.
Highlights:
🌱 Heart Over Habit: Why kindness is our natural state—and how to reconnect with it through small, daily practices
🧘 Neuroscience Meets Spirituality: How meditation changes the brain and why self-compassion is essential for lasting transformation
🕊️ East Meets West: The universal teachings of Jesus, yoga, and mindfulness—and how unconditional love transcends tradition
“Every single word that you speak that is kind—it’s accumulating kindness.” — Swami Nityananda
This episode is a breath of fresh air for seekers, spiritual leaders, and anyone yearning for deeper peace and clarity. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share this conversation with someone who’s walking the path of inner growth.
📬 Connect with Swami Nityananda:
🌐 Website: https://awakeyogameditation.org📧 Email: swami@awakeyogameditation.org📺 YouTube, Instagram, Substack & more: Search Awake Yoga Meditation
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/ 
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Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
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Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
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Chief of the Garden (Part 2) | A Wise and Happy Life | Tigrilla Gardenia

In part 2 of this fascinating two-part episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin continues his talk with Tigrilla Gardenia—a nature-inspired leadership mentor, speaker, and expert in plant intelligence and bioenergetic communication. Tigrilla shares her journey from tech and performance art to living in an eco-spiritual community in Italy, where she began working directly with the consciousness of plants.With insight from neurobiology, quantum science, and anthropology, Tigrilla explains how reconnecting with the natural world isn’t just healing—it’s essential to restoring balance, building resilience, and reclaiming our wild human selves .
Episode Highlights:🌱 Plants as Teachers: What plants can teach us about leadership, collaboration, and thriving in complexity🧬 Biophilia & Bioenergetics: Why we’re biologically wired to commune with nature—and how tech is reawakening ancient wisdom🌍 Eco-Intelligence: How indigenous and scientific understandings of nature align to help us evolve
“Nature doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It asks you to be present.” — Tigrilla Gardenia
If you’re craving deeper connection, clarity, and calm in a noisy world—this episode invites you to listen not just with your ears, but with your whole body. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share Part 1 with someone ready to return to their natural intelligence.
Video Chapters0:00  Introduction to Podcast Theme4:28  Story of Kitchen and Garden8:56  Meet Tigrilla Gardenia13:24  Understanding Plant Advocacy17:52  Musical Plants Encounter22:20  Language and Musicality26:48  Plant Neurobiology Insights31:16  Plants and Human Senses
📬 Connect with Tigrilla Gardenia:🌐 Website: https://tigrillagardenia.com🌿 Nature-Inspired Leadership Program: https://tigrillagardenia.com/rewild📧 Newsletter: Sign up for insights & events📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tigrillagardenia
Connect with Bob MartinWebsite: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
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Chief of the Garden | Tigrilla Gardenia (Part 1) | A Wise and Happy Life

In Part 1 of this fascinating two-part episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes Tigrilla Gardenia—a nature-inspired leadership mentor, speaker, and expert in plant intelligence and bioenergetic communication. Tigrilla shares her journey from tech and performance art to living in an eco-spiritual community in Italy, where she began working directly with the consciousness of plants.
With insight from neurobiology, quantum science, and anthropology, Tigrilla explains how reconnecting with the natural world isn’t just healing—it’s essential to restoring balance, building resilience, and reclaiming our wild human selves .
Episode Highlights:
🌱 Plants as Teachers: What plants can teach us about leadership, collaboration, and thriving in complexity
🧬 Biophilia & Bioenergetics: Why we’re biologically wired to commune with nature—and how tech is reawakening ancient wisdom
🌍 Eco-Intelligence: How indigenous and scientific understandings of nature align to help us evolve
“Nature doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It asks you to be present.” — Tigrilla Gardenia
If you’re craving deeper connection, clarity, and calm in a noisy world—this episode invites you to listen not just with your ears, but with your whole body. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share Part 1 with someone ready to return to their natural intelligence.
📬 Connect with Tigrilla Gardenia:
🌐 Website: https://tigrillagardenia.com🌿 Nature-Inspired Leadership Program: https://tigrillagardenia.com/rewild📧 Newsletter: Sign up for insights & events📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tigrillagardenia
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
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Mysticism, Monasteries & the Miraculous Within | Kimberly Braun | A Wise and Happy Life

In this awe-inspiring episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes former Carmelite nun, TEDx speaker, and spiritual teacher Kimberly Braun for a deeply personal and expansive conversation about freedom, divine passion, and the mystical path to inner peace. Kimberly shares her extraordinary story—from spiritual awakenings at age five, to building a $9 million monastery as a young nun, to ultimately choosing a life of deep service and spiritual leadership beyond the cloister walls.
With vibrant storytelling and gentle wisdom, Kimberly shows us how silence, synchronicity, and even dissatisfaction can become gateways to divine purpose.
Episode Highlights:
💫 The Fire of Divine Desire: How Kimberly reconciled passion with spirituality—and why desire itself is sacred
🧘‍♀️ Monastic Life & Miraculous Leadership: How a 29-year-old nun was “downloaded” with the knowledge to lead a multimillion-dollar monastery build
🌌 Form, Silence & Synchronicity: Exploring emptiness, mystical experience, and how the formless gives rise to form
“All of form is the formless... so things are automatically always divinely orchestrated.” — Kimberly Braun
If you're drawn to contemplative practice, mystical experiences, or simply curious how the sacred meets the everyday—this episode will open your heart and expand your perspective. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share this with a seeker, healer, or friend navigating their spiritual path.
Connect with Kimberly Braun:
🌐 Website: https://www.kimberlybraun.com📖 Books:
Love Calls
Miracles in the Naked Light
Beloved Found (Poetry Collection)📺 TEDx Talk & Videos [Available on homepage]📧 Join her free or paid spiritual community via her site
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
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Running Through the Fog: Mental Health, Movement & Mindfulness | Nita Sweeney | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 25 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin sits down with author, meditation teacher, and mental health advocate Nita Sweeney. After navigating grief, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression, Nita took an unexpected leap—she started jogging at age 49 with nothing but a kitchen timer and her yellow Lab. That first 60 seconds changed her life. From there, she turned her healing journey into award-winning books, including Depression Hates a Moving Target and Make Every Move a Meditation.
Nita opens up about the transformational power of movement, meditation, and writing—and how tiny, compassionate steps can lead to massive breakthroughs.
Highlights:
🏃‍♀️ The 60-Second Jog That Saved Her Life: How grief, depression, and one Facebook post led Nita to rediscover movement—and herself
✍️ Writing Practice as Inner Clarity: Discover how writing uncovers hidden truths and supports emotional stability
🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness for Pain & Perspective: Why changing how we relate to pain often matters more than removing it
"I'm not saying life is going to be happy, but you can work with your mind around it."
— Nita Sweeney
If you or someone you love struggles with anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck, Nita’s story is a powerful reminder that hope lives in the next breath, the next step, the next word. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share this episode with someone who needs gentle encouragement to begin again.
Connect with Nita Sweeney:
🌐 Website: https://nitasweeney.com📘 Free eBook: Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind – available on her website📚 Books:
Depression Hates a Moving Target
You Should Be Writing
Make Every Move a Meditation
A Daily Dose of Now
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/ 
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Join my Free Monthly Q&A Session: https://register.awiseandhappylife.com/bob-martins-mindfulness-meetup 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
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Rewire Stress, Rediscover Self: Meditation, AI & Mindset Mastery | Allen Imbarrato | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 24 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes meditation teacher, technologist, and app creator Allen Imbarrato for a profound conversation on how we can reprogram our thoughts, reconnect to our true selves, and build lasting stress resilience. With over 50 years of meditation practice, 10 years in an ashram, and deep knowledge of neuroscience and AI, Allen introduces his powerful mental wellness app, Ki Flow, designed to help users identify stress patterns, shift limiting beliefs, and return to a state of inner calm and clarity.
Episode Highlights:
🧠 The Survival Brain vs. Higher Brain: How your default programming keeps you stuck—and how to access your creative self
📲 The 4 Fs of the Ki Flow App: Face, Focus, Free, and Flow—Allen’s breakthrough process for building stress resilience
🌬️ Your Breath as a Portal: How conscious breathing connects you to your intuition, your energy, and your true self
“Your stress is your teacher—not your enemy.” – Allen Imbarrato
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, triggered, or disconnected from who you really are—this episode is your reminder that change is possible, and it starts with one mindful breath. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share this episode with someone ready to build mental strength, emotional resilience, and spiritual clarity.
📬 Connect with Allen Imbarrato & Try the App:
🌐 Website: https://kiflow.app📲 Available on: Google Play & Apple App Store🤖 Meet your AI mindfulness coach: “Kai-Fu” inside the Ki Flow app
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
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Worms, Sprouts & Laughter | Cathy Nesbitt | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 23 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes environmental entrepreneur, wellness educator, and laughter advocate Cathy Nesbitt for an unforgettable conversation that’s as practical as it is joyful. From vermicomposting (yes—worms!) to sprouting for energy and the unexpected power of laughter yoga, Cathy shares how she’s built a life of impact, sustainability, and service—all with humor and heart.
Cathy’s journey is a powerful reminder that joy, health, and purpose can all come from the most unexpected places—even worm bins and mung beans.
Highlights:
Compost with Purpose: How indoor worm composting helps manage waste, grow food, and teach kids about sustainability
Sprouts for Energy: Why sprouted foods are “hydrating, alkalizing, regenerative, and biogenic”—and better than enzyme pills
Laughter Yoga & Brain Chemistry: How laughter activates your "daily DOSE" (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins) and boosts well-being
“Have you had your daily dose? Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins—the love drugs.” — Cathy Nesbitt
If you’re ready to think differently about health, happiness, and the little things that add up to a wise life—this episode will shift your mindset and inspire your habits. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share this with someone who needs more energy, more laughter, or fewer excuses.
📬 Connect with Cathy Nesbitt:
Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/cathynesbitt 
Website: https://cathynesbitt.com/
 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhgn2112 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/
https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ 
https://www.cathysclub.com/ 
https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ 
Cathy's Chuckle Club (est. June 2020) 9:30 AM Eastern Time, Every Tuesday 30 minutes of super fun self care. All are welcome. 
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6prjsvG90wmlw3tRazNqiTzSG4Qq_s
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/  
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
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60 Is A Good Place to Start | Allison Davis | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 22 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes author, coach, and natural health advocate Allison Davis for an inspiring and deeply practical conversation about aging with strength, joy, and intentionality.
Allison, the author of 60 Is a Good Start, shares how turning 60 sparked a personal transformation—from parenting five children (including two adopted internationally) to creating a thriving wellness movement rooted in body, brain, and purpose. Her “60-Day Dare” has already impacted lives through her app, workshops, and an empowering framework focused on sustainable habit change and lifelong vitality.
Highlights:
🔄 From Restless to Reignited: Why turning 60 led Allison to write a book, build a community, and reimagine her next chapter
🧠 The 3 Pillars of Strength: Body Work, Brain Work, and World Work—and how they create lasting transformation
📅 The 60-Day Dare: A self-designed system to form real habits using neuroscience, accountability, and purpose-driven living
“Our future is hidden in our daily routine.” – Allison Davis
If you’re in a life transition, craving clarity, or looking to re-center your energy around what truly matters—this episode is your blueprint. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share it with someone rewriting their next chapter.
📬 Connect with Allison Davis:
🌐 Website: https://allisoncdavis.com📘 Book: 60 Is a Good Start (search "Sixty Is a Good Start" in online stores)📲 App & Programs: Available through her website and online platform📧 Email: hello@allisoncdavis.com
onnect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/ 
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Join my Free Monthly Q&A Session: https://register.awiseandhappylife.com/bob-martins-mindfulness-meetup 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
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You Don't Have to Grow Old to Grow Wise | Jamie Naegele | A Wise and Happy Life

Who Are You, Really? Identity, Happiness & Rewriting Your Inner Story | Jamie Naegele | A Wise and Happy Life
In this profound and thought-provoking episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin sits down with Jamie Naegele—actor, identity coach, author of Who Are You? The Art of Being Yourself in a World That Doesn’t Want You To, and founder of Identity Mastery.
Jamie shares his unconventional journey from a lucrative engineering career to acting, coaching, and helping others reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, Bob and Jamie explore how identity shapes happiness, why flexibility is not the same as losing yourself, and how self-awareness allows us to “wear different hats” without compromising who we truly are.
The conversation dives deep into Jamie’s three-bucket framework for happiness—self-image, relationships, and wealth—and how cultural conditioning, negative self-talk, and technology-driven dopamine depletion have quietly eroded joy, confidence, and fulfillment across generations.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and begin rewriting the internal narratives that dictate how you see yourself—and how you live your life.
🔍 HIGHLIGHTS:
🧠 The Three Buckets of Happiness: Why self-love, healthy relationships, and meaningful work must be aligned—and why money alone never creates fulfillment.
🪞 Rewriting Negative Self-Beliefs: Jamie breaks down the three core insecurities most people carry (“I’m not attractive,” “I’m not intelligent,” “I’m not enough”) and how rewriting those stories can completely change your life.
📱 Dopamine, Technology & Mental Health: A candid look at how constant stimulation, smartphones, and instant gratification are depleting motivation, focus, and joy—especially for younger generations.
🌱 Expanding Your Comfort Zone: Why happiness requires building a tolerance for discomfort—and how facing small fears consistently leads to confidence, freedom, and growth.
"Your level of happiness is directly related to how you view yourself, the quality of your relationships, and how you make your money." — Jamie Naegele
If you’ve ever questioned who you are, felt stuck in negative self-talk, or wondered whether happiness is truly possible for you, this episode offers clarity and hope. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life, share this conversation with someone who needs it, and start taking small, intentional steps toward a life built on self-awareness, courage, and joy.
Connect with Jamie:
🌐 Website: https://identity-mastery.com/whoareyou📘 Book: Who Are You? The Art of Being Yourself in a World That Doesn’t Want You To
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/ 
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Join my Free Monthly Q&A Session: https://register.awiseandhappylife.com/bob-martins-mindfulness-meetup 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
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#AWiseAndHappyLife #BobMartin #JamieNaegele #IdentityMastery #WhoAreYou #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #HappinessFramework #MentalWellbeing #AuthenticLiving #MindsetShift #LifeWisdom

Living With a Perfect Memory: Healing Trauma, Thoughts & Emotions | Frank Healy | A Wise and Happy Life

In this fascinating and deeply thoughtful episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes Frank Healy—licensed therapist, life coach, and author—who possesses an extraordinarily rare ability: autobiographical perfect memory. Frank remembers nearly every day of his life, including the emotions, weather, conversations, and events attached to those memories.
Frank shares how he first discovered this gift at age five, how it shaped his emotional world, and why remembering everything is both a blessing and a burden. From recalling childhood movie outings to reliving painful professional setbacks decades later, Frank explains why memory itself isn’t the problem—the emotional charge attached to memory is.
Together, Bob and Frank explore powerful concepts around cognitive therapy, mindfulness, emotional regulation, somatic healing, and the importance of choosing which thoughts deserve “airtime.” This episode offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to release emotional pain, reclaim balance, and live more freely—regardless of how strong your memory may be.
🔍 HIGHLIGHTS:
🧠 What It’s Like to Remember Everything: Frank explains how his autobiographical memory works, how emotions surface with each recall, and why memory without emotional mastery can feel overwhelming.
🌱 Healing Without Reliving Trauma: Why acknowledging emotions—without drowning in them—is key to healing, and how techniques like mindfulness, NLP, EFT tapping, and somatic therapy help clients release pain safely.
📰 Choosing What Gets Airtime: A powerful metaphor comparing thoughts to newspaper headlines—Frank and Bob discuss how we can consciously decide which thoughts dominate our mental front page.
📚 From Memory to Meaningful Work: Frank shares insights from his books, including Heal Your Memories, Happy Every Day, and Somatic Therapy for Beginners, all designed to help people live with emotional clarity and balance.
"You can’t always control what thought pops up—but you can control how much airtime you give it." — Frank Healy
If you’ve ever felt trapped by old memories, emotional reactions, or mental narratives that no longer serve you, this episode is essential listening. Tune in to hear how awareness, balance, and intentional thinking can transform your inner world—and help you live a wiser, happier life.
👤 GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION:
📚 Books: Available on Amazon (search Frank Healy) 🌐 Website: Mentioned in episode (details in show notes) 🧠 Specialties: Memory, emotional healing, mindfulness, somatic therapy
Connect with Bob Martin
Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/ 
Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin 
Email: bob@awiseandhappylife.com 
Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/ 
Join my Free Monthly Q&A Session: https://register.awiseandhappylife.com/bob-martins-mindfulness-meetup 
Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/ 
 
This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living.
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
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#AWiseAndHappyLife #BobMartin #FrankHealy #PerfectMemory #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealing #SomaticTherapy #MindfulnessPractice #HealYourMemories #CognitiveTherapy #LifeWisdom