• Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 26 Ep 5: Special Guest and author of Life Free and Hike: Grace on 48 summits, Linda Magoon
    Mar 9 2025

    After ending her 25-year toxic marriage, Linda Magoonhiked all 48 of New Hampshire's peaks 4,000 feet and higher in her mid-50s as her post-divorce therapy—cheaper than buying a sports car. On the trail, she rediscovered her strength, resilience, and the joy of dry socks. Linda chronicled her journey in her book,Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits.

    She is passionate about helping others improve their mental and emotional well-being through the healing power of nature. You can find her at https://lindamagoon.com/ or contact her byemail at lindamagoonauthor@gmail.com.

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    30 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 26 Ep 6: Special Guest and award winning author, Katharine Giovanni
    Mar 9 2025

    Katharine is a Transformation and Forgiveness Coach specializing in personal growth and emotional healing. She helps clients release shame, break free from limiting patterns, and step into their most authentic selves. With over two decades of experience, she guides individuals toward lasting healing and self-discovery. Katharine’s work focuses on practical, proven techniques that foster clarity and resilience. Her compassionate approach empowers others to navigate life’s challenges withconfidence and grace. She is an award-winning, best-selling author of 12 books.

    A native New Yorker, she now resides in the South, blending directness with warmth. Katharine’s personal journey of healing fuels herpassion for helping others find freedom. She believes transformation begins with self-awareness and radical self-compassion. Through her work, she illuminates the path to deep, lasting change.

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    31 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 26 Ep4: Special Guest and expert in helping people finding true joy and fulfillment by aligning their life within God’s plan, John “JR” Rennie
    Mar 8 2025

    JR is the founder of a nearly 40-year business software company. He thought he was going to ride off into the sunset and retire. All that changed in 2015 when God decided to redirect him to his True Purpose. Promptings, new understandings and inspired guidance brought him to founding the BrushFires Ministry. A ministry that helps other people discover their God Given Purpose and Calling, just like God had led him to his.

    The BrushFires Ministry has created a system and toolset that allows others to discover their strengths andweaknesses. Once they have done this for themselves, then they can discover this for their family, friends, and their team. There is nothing worse than feeling you are being misunderstood, overlooked and spinning yourwheels in life. Their system and services can help people to find their jam and achieve that joy filled state of mind that only The Lord can provide.

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    32 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 26 Ep3: Special Guest and expert in anger management issues and probable solutions, Bronwyn Schweigerdt
    Feb 12 2025

    Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT, MA, MS, is a licensed psychotherapist and anger expert. Her podcast is Angry at the Right Things, found wherever you subscribe to podcasts. You can also hear Bronwyn on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. She leads listeners in exercises todislodge shame and integrate with their inner child, and she wants to share her expertise with everyone who is ready to come alive inside!

    Fullpodcast episode can be found on Spotify:

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    32 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 25 Ep 10: Special Guest and expert in science of positive psychology, Leighton Campbell
    Jan 5 2025

    Have you ever wanted to find happiness, become happier, or just protect your naturally happy disposition? In the new book: Your Happiness Equation, author Leighton Campbell guides readers through that and more!

    Leighton Campbell is a devoted husband, father of four, successful entrepreneur, and world traveler. As a two-time author, he draws from his diverse experiences to offer fresh insights and inspiration. Now, he invites you to join him on his latest journey. Come along and embark on a path to discovering true happiness.

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    30 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 25 Ep 9: Special Guest and sharing his journey dealing with generational trauma, Willie Handler
    Dec 22 2024

    Willie Handler has reinvented himself on several occasions throughout his work career. He has been a hospital administrator, a government policy manager, an insurance expert, and consultant. Following his retirement from the government, Willie began a writing career. He has published three fiction novels over the past few years. His latest book is a memoir focusing on growing up as a child of Holocaust survivors.

    Willie is active in Toronto’s Holocaust second generation and third generation survivor community, participating in educational programs, commemorative events, and group discussions. He is also a volunteer at the Toronto HolocaustMuseum, where he assists students and visitors as they make their way through the museum’s gallery. Willie has spoken online and at in-person events on the Holocaust and his family’s experience. Following the release of his memoir he began working on a book dealing with generational trauma in descendants of Holocaust survivors.

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    32 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 25 Ep 8: Special Guest and discussing about the benefits of psychadelics, Neil Markey
    Dec 14 2024

    Neil, co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, is passionate about promoting the science-backed benefits of psychedelics and contemplative practices to support holistic well-being. A former Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, he served in Iraq and Afghanistan before pursuing dual master’s degrees at ColumbiaUniversity, where he confronted depression and PTSD. This sparked a profound healing journey with mindfulness and psychedelics.

    Previously, Neil served as Chief Growth Officer for a $450M private equity portfolio and worked at McKinsey & Co., co-leading its mindfulness program. He credits meditation and plant-based therapies with saving his life and believes in bridging science with spirituality. Inspired by Einstein’s words on miracles, Neil is dedicated to helping others heal and grow through his work at Beckley Retreats.

    Full audio episode can be found here:

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    29 mins
  • Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 25 Ep 7: Special Guest and reputable hypnotherapist, Craig Meriweather
    Dec 6 2024

    Craig Meriwether, founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy, is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP specialist with over 12 years of experience helping people overcome negative emotions and limiting beliefs. He specializes in healing childhood trauma, aiding cancer patients with pain management, supporting veterans with PTSD, and enhancing confidence for entrepreneurs and athletes. Craig created Ace Any Test, an online course designed to eliminate test anxiety and boost confidence for exams, interviews, and public speaking. Learn more at Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy or Ace Any Test.

    #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan, #ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy, #drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,

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    33 mins