Happy Life Studios Podcast

If you are graduating, or even starting something new, congratulations! In this SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE, I share some great and encouraging tips and pointers from 30 plus years of working with youth. This was taken from the speech I gave at my son's baccalaureate. If you know of someone who is graduating or has a child or friend graduating, feel free to share it with them.www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysThank you to James Kocian, for the use of his beautiful song "Personal Reflection". Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)The other songs we used in this episode are;Reckless Love by Cory AsburyFunky Suspense by Bensound https://www.bensound.com/Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/I2m1h0ALpY4Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0 https://goo.gl/9ezBZwCurious by Nicolai Heidlas https://www.hooksounds.com/Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/I2m1h0ALpY4Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0

Not only are Superheroes a Marvel, they're real and live outside comic book pages. Listen as Tony and I prove it when we brag about some true modern day heroes in this episode. It's actually the conclusion to our Mythbusters HL122 episode from 2 weeks ago.I want to give a heartfelt thank you to James Kocian, for all the music he's created for Happy Life Studios. In this episode we use "Still A Kid". Do us a favor and check out more of his amazing music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniels social mediahttp://www.campdaniel.org/www.facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.instagram.com/camp_daniel

Happy Memorial Day from Happy Life Studios!Thanks again to James Kocian, for the use of his really cool song "Mission". Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Tony and I bust some common myths about Stevo.Special thanks to www.LindseyLouPhotos.com for this weeks "Mythbusters" podcast pic. Can you find the hidden Happy? We'd also like to once again thank James Kocian, for the use of his songs "Light As A Feather" and "Still A Kid". Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniels social mediawww.campdaniel.orgwww.facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.instagram.com/camp_daniel

Would you rather have a hard water relationship with God or a soft water one? Being God's friend is not difficult, some people just like to make it that way.I'd like to give a shout out to James Kocian for his amazing music created for Happy Life Studios. "Another Perfect Day", "Some Kinda Way" and "Still A Kid" are the 3 we used this week. Check out more of his cool music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian). We also used portions of "You Are So Beautiful" performed by Joe Cocker and "Look What the Lord Has Done" performed by the Rhema Singers. We don't own the rights to either of these.www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniels social mediawww.campdaniel.orgwww.facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.instagram.com/camp_daniel

Why do you listen? Most listen for one reason and remain frustrated, while a few listen for this reason and live happier lives. It's only one sentence, one simple thought, but it will increase your Happy dramatically if "Listened" to.www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

"The wrong man. In the wrong place. At the right time." Is this a Wikiquote for Good Morning Vietnam or Happy Life Studios? Listen and see, maybe it's both."Sometimes you got to specifically go out of your way to get into trouble. It's called fun." Adrian Cronauer Good Morning VietnamSpecial thanks to www.lindseylouphotos.com for this weeks "Good Morning Happy Life" podcast pic. Can you find the hidden Happy? www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniels social mediahttp://www.campdaniel.orgwww.facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.instagram.com/camp_daniel

Not only were we meant to interact with God the same way we interact with each other, but it's what God desired when He made Adam and Eve in the first place. God wants to be a part of our everyday life, not just the big moments. Not only does Christianese/weird things Christians say separate us from the very people we were meant to help, it also separates us from the very people we are supposed to be in this Christian family with. Listen and find out how we can hide behind our language and what a negative impact that can have on us as well as those around us.In case you were wondering, the song clips we use in this episode are from "Yes Indeed" by Young Thug and "Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson. We don't own the rights to either.I'd also like to thank James Kocian, for letting us use "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian) www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.m

"Indeed". We only say it once a year. Why and why does it matter? Listen and find out. Words do matter. If you think about it, they are the actually the medium God used to create the world. Here are a couple funny Christianese videos we used on this episode. I've listed their titles and the YouTube channels they're from below;Shoot Christians Say www.youtube.com/channel/UC310aJFjr6Gn9mGZjMZ2VTQWise Fools: Top 10 Christianese Words/Phrases https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMYpQXaIqYdiReU7AVBjvwWe used "Lord I Lift Your Name On High" performed by Jon Gibson. Here is his Soundcloud account https://soundcloud.com/jongibsonband We also used "Happy Marimba" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke2h_K30JdsWe don't own the rights to any of these videos or songs.www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniels social mediawww.campdaniel.orgwww.facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.instagram.com/camp_daniel

See it wiggle, watch it jiggle, just don't ask what's in it.Special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his cool songs "Still A Kid", "Personal Reflection" and "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)www.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniels social mediawww.CampDaniel.org/www.Facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.Instagram.com/camp_daniel/

A SPECIAL International Day of Happiness BONUS podcast. Special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his song "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Happy International Day of Happiness! You know, just like I needed a chiropractor to adjust my back this week, eventually we all need someone, to help us get our Happy back into alignment. Sooner or later, we all need a Happypractor, and sometimes we ARE the Happypractor. Who can you help with their Happy this week? Let's all make The International Day of Happiness not only a Happy Holiday, but a lifestyle as well.I'd like to thank James Kocian, once again, for the use of his really cool song "Still A Kid". Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays

"My creator. You gave me life, now show me how to live!" Audioslave sang it and I applaud it. I think it's healthy to let God know what you're thinking, even if...no, ESPECIALLY if, you're struggling, angry and ready to give up. In fact, I believe being vulnerable with your creator is a necessary ingredient to living a Happy Life, especially when life turns sour. However, match it with these 5 simple words, 12 little letters, and it will roadblock you on your path to Happy.The songs we use in this episode are "My Creator" by Audio Slave and "Fight For Your Right" by The Beastie Boys. We don't own the rights to either.www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays

We found a new HappyLifer and decided to interview this pretty cool and weird young man. Did we just invent a new oxymoron? "Cool" and "weird" aren't two words you hear together a lot. However, I think Dylan's weird is what actually makes him cool, and I think the same is true with all of us as well. It wasn't planned, but I find it interesting that last week we interviewed Tony and this week the interview of Dylan kind of turned in to an interview of Stevo as well. I don't think I'm narcissistic, it's just where the podcast took flight...weird! Special thanks to James Kocian, for his permission to use his really cool music. These tunes really made this pod in my opinion. Thanks James! Check out more of his music here https://soundcloud.com/james-kocian)The songs we use in this episode are "Christmas the Whole Year Round" by Sabrina Carpenter and "The Secret of Christmas" by Bing Crosby. We don't own the rights to either.www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.

We had a request by "Joe Happy Lifer" (Joe is his actual name lol) who wanted to know more about our co host Tony Piantine. I loved that idea because I know how life changing powerful his story really and sometimes I forget that it's a story most Happy Lifers aren't familiar with. We've said a few facts about Tony in podcasts past, but have never really gone deep in to who Tony is and why Camp Daniel. So, here you go. A powerful man with a powerful story. www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCamp Daniel's social mediawww.campdaniel.orgwww.facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.instagram.com/camp_daniel

Is it even possible to be a WINNER and a LOSER at the same time?!? Some say no. We say yes. In fact, oftentimes LOSING is the BEST way to WIN. In this episode we talk about Felix Loch, the German Luger, who not only lost, but was expected to take the Gold...for the 5th time. So, if he lost, just how did this Luger win? Glad you asked. Have a listen and find out. You may be winning a lot more than you think.www.CampDaniel.orgwww.Facebook.com/camp.daniel.5www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Shaun White's 4th place finish in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and his nasty crash and injury last October in New Zealand, set the stage for a great story because he didn't quit. In this episode, we talk about failing, not quitting, and what those things set us up for. The songs we use in this episode are "Gonna Be Worth It" by Rita Springer, "Respect Me Respect You" by Steve Hays and "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra and conducted by John Williams. We only own the rights to "Respect Me Respect You" (because I wrote and performed it).www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays

Have you ever wished you could be sharper or smarter? Ever compared yourself to others who may be more talented, richer or more popular? If you could, would you trade yourself in for a newer model? In this Olympic episode, Tony and I talk about a curler and the things that make him happy, even though all those around him would love to discredit and discard them. One man's trash is another man's treasure? Sometimes the things we think are worthless, disgusting and meant for the dumpster, are the things that are the most priceless. The songs we use in this episode are "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra and conducted by John Williams, "Classic" by MKTO and "Shoes" by Kelly. We don't own the rights to any of them.www.CampDaniel.org www.Facebook.com/camp.daniel.5 www.Instagram.com/camp_danielwww.HappyLife.lol www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios www.PayPal.me/StevoHays

What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? In this episode, we discuss one of them and how it should be a lifestyle, not just a 30 second TV spot. You'll hear my interview with Tony Piantine, one of the directors at Camp Daniel. It's not just a camp for people with disabilities, it's a lifestyle. Check them out at www.CampDaniel.orgGrowing up in the church as a Pastor's Kid, I always thought that "secular" was something scary and dangerous - something to be avoided at all costs. Secular was something that would hurt my relationship with God. However, looking back, I've seen how the opposite has actually been the case.Listen and find out how this concept initially messed up my spiritual life and could be messing up yours as well.www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays

It's true of our most important relationships as well as the Superbowl and it's one of the enemies of Happy. What is the difference between a game and an institution and why is it so vital?www.HappyLife.lolwww.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudioswww.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studioswww.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudioswww.PayPal.me/StevoHays