Modern Happiness: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Modern Happiness where we believe happiness is a choice.
Our goal is to share how we and our high performing guests choose happiness covering topics such as fitness, mindset, relationships, business, and much more in today’s world.
LFG - "Let's F** GO"
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor catch up on all their new ventures and why they are doing what they're doing. This episode gets deep.
You can expect a great conversation on growth, listening to the nudge inside of you, and going for it.
To connect with Matt Michalek, click here.
To connect with Taylor Sleaford, click here.
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jessica Reyka.
Originally from Florida Dr. Reyka has been practicing clinical psychology for over 6 years now. She recently moved to Denver, CO where she founded Grassroots Healing, LLC. Her own practice where she can share her love of clinical psychology with others and help them heal from past traumas, anxieties, and depression.
This episode breaks down the different facets of therapy and how you can benefit from each type of practice. Dr. Reyka also shares tools she uses to help some of her patients. This episode is full of journal prompts and questions to ask thy self if you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused with life.
To connect with Dr. Jessica Reyka, click here!
To connect with Taylor, click here.
To connect with Matt, click here.
To connect with DEUCE, click here.
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor have Katelyn Anne Marie on the podcast to discuss how she helps entrepreneurs scale to 6 figures through an Ayurvedic lens and holistic marketing strategies.
Katelyn is a coach, podcaster, and author. She is a force in the coaching space here in Denver, CO. She helps people better understand themselves so they can run their business in ways that align with their unique archetype.
This episode gets deep. These three head down many rabbit holes that will inspire you in many ways. If you resonated with this conversation, we invite you to share this episode on Instagram and tag us @modernhappinesspodcast :)
To follow and connect with Katelyn Anne Marie, click here. To take a deeper look into how Katelyn can help you, click here!
To connect with Taylor, click here.
To connect with Matt, click here.
To connect with DEUCE, click here.
This will be my FINAL Modern Business Episode!
If you love these episodes you can find on the new Podcast at, "The Wellness Coach Business Accelerator Podcast" on the same platform you're using now!!
Here's the link to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zapo6uyd3Sa9DcEqbl4P6?si=7cc3a8e32414414e Here's the link to Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-coach-business-accelerator-podcast/id1572741952
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor bring on Spiritual Empowerment Coach, @madelinedawn_
Madeline is a coach who helps her clients rise above their anxiety and limiting beliefs that might be holding them back from living their best life. She helps people develop a series of spiritual tools to turn to when one is feeling out of alignment. Madeline is a big proponent of being curious, listening to your intuition, and choosing happiness.
Madeline has the best energy and provides valuable lessons through her storytelling throughout this entire podcast. If you loved this episode, we invite you to share a screenshot of this episode with a friend or two.
To connect with Madeline, click here.
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Emmy Award Winner and 7-figure business entrepreneur Taeler De Haes.
She comes on and talks about her story and leaving her career in journalism to become a fitness coach. During her time on the show, she discusses many important topics, such as realizing when to leave your corporate job, how to strategize in your new business, and even dealing with imposter syndrome.
Taeler also talks about the importance of being yourself when reaching out to potential clients and how to find your voice and uniqueness that can draw them to you. She also breaks down some Instagram DM tips and tactics that are sure to produce results in your business.
Don’t miss out on all the amazing insight that she shared in this episode!
Connect with Taeler on IG @taelerfit
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down to discuss quitting. Is quitting a good thing? Or is it a bad thing? Listen to this episode to hear how Matt and Taylor feel about it!
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week's episode, I want to walk you through the steps to creating your high ticket, 4-figure offer. This product is your opportunity to make a difference, but that all depends on how you create it. I talk about analyzing your client's current situation, creating milestones, and mapping out your high ticket offer. I also go over your time frames and get you to think about and how long your clients will take to get through each milestone and how pricing properly can provide a two way commitment between you and your clients. Lastly, I show you what it means to have a signature name and how that can affect your offer.
This episode is jam-packed with super helpful tips and advice on creating your 4-figure offer that you definitely do not want to miss.
Suppose you want even more advice to successfully sell your high ticket offer.
In that case, I have a completely FREE live training that will teach exactly how to develop your IRRESISTIBLE offer and market it with confidence without adding MORE "stuff" to your program.
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This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with actor, musician, basketball player, and now officiant: Brandon Baker.
In this episode you can expect to learn all about the Brandon Baker. Learn what his life was like as a child actor, how he felt after all his success, and how he handles hitting those low moments. You can also listen to find out what he is currently working on and towards becoming (hint hint....it's good stuff).
To connect with Brandon, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week’s episode, I want to walk you through what all of today’s major brands did in their early years that have led to their success. From Apple to Lululemon to Nike, they did one crucial thing that has truly paid off. I am talking about niching down. Apple did not start selling watches, headphones, and speakers. They started on a computer which they developed and continued to perfect. It wasn’t until 25 years later that they released a different product, the iPod. I want to guide you on how to do the same thing that has worked for so many others and show you how to grow as a business and as a brand.
This week, the Modern Happiness team gets together to ask each other a few prepared questions. If you have any questions for the Modern Happiness team to ask - send us a DM on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week's episode, I am joined by Sonia Lopez, a good friend of mine and Manifestation Expert. She comes and talks to us about how we can use manifestation to start living our best life. We talk about how to deal with things like stress and the situations that the universe may throw at us. Sonia also speaks on fighting our daily battles between the conscious and the subconscious and any tests the universe may send us. Also, how to recognize the feelings and resistance that may be associated with it. The importance of learning to acknowledge our worth and never settle for less are tips that Sonia mentions here, which can serve for a great upscale in both your business and your life and explains how our soul reveals the next best steps for us when we take inspired action.
Def a MUST listen!
Connect with Sonia:
Instagram @sonialopezcoach
www.sonialopezcoaching.com
Connect with Matt:
Instagram @matthew.allyn
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt, Taylor, and Deuce sit down to talk about some adventures they've been on. They talk about why they chose the adventures and what they learned from completing them.
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week’s episode, I want to talk to you about something that start-up entrepreneurs tend to get wrong. They start to think that business is a guessing game and that the idea of a consistent paycheck doesn't exist in entrepreneurship. However, once you learn how to attract leads, all it takes is all it takes is a little bit of math, and you will be able to visualize the growth of your business. And not only that, but you will be able to plan out and strategize your goals like you never thought possible. And this is what I want to teach you in this week’s episode, how to crunch the numbers in order to visualize, & not guess any longer.
Connect on IG @matthew.allyn
This week Matt, Taylor, and Deuce sit down and have a discussion about what your life would look like if you chose to be aggressively yourself.
This conversation goes deep. All three open up on problems that they have solved this year, goals for they have for the future, and steps they are taking to become aggressively themselves.
We are having an ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY and YOU are INVITED! Expect past guests to be present, connect with other listeners, and get to know Matt & Taylor on a whole new level! Click this link for more information!
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Taylor, click here.
To connect with Matt, click here.
To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week’s Modern Business episode, I am joined by Brian Gallagher, who comes to share his story about leaving the corporate world and how he now helps others accomplish the same. After almost a decade of working in accounting and investment banking, Brian realized that he wanted something different in his life. As he takes us a long in his journey, Brian points out some very important tips for anyone considering leaving the corporate world. We discuss timing, saving, strategizing, and other ways in which one can prepare themselves to take that leap that will change their lives forever. Brian is the creator of the Simple Man Guide that teaches individuals how to simplify their lives with the goal of greater happiness and overall wellness in mind. The link to his free guide on the Top 5 tips to find work you’ll love, is linked below:
https://go.simplemanguide.com/intersection
Connect with Brian IG: @simplemanguide
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor have on Pete Forde. Pete is currently transitioning out of the air force and as a gift to himself he went to Peru for a meditation retreat.
Pete has been in the Air Force for the last 13 years. Since transitioning out he has invested in real estate and his happiness. Listen in on this incredible conversation with Pete and expect to be inspired to take complete ownership of your life and the direction it is going.
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week’s episode I want to talk to you about some of the things you may be telling yourself out of fear of leaving your corporate job and starting your own business.
The most common of these is that you can’t live without a consistent paycheck. Well then start making sales! Perhaps you might say that you do not know enough to start a business. Then start learning! Maybe you already started your business but the numbers are not great. Remember that you are only getting started. The biggest tip I can give you is to just start somewhere!
I get it, fear does try to get you to stay where you are. Yet, I want to help you overcome those fears and help you live the life you desire. Don’t let fear hold you back from fulfilling your dreams.
IG: @matthew.allyn
https://www.ptba.me/gameplan
This week the Modern Happiness team sits down to discuss how the past few weeks have been for each of them. Each person had a different experience over the Holidays and the three hash it all out over during this conversation.
In this episode you can expect to learn why things like this happen followed by tools you can use to get out of your own funk!
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week's episode, I talk about the steps you can take to get people thinking about your business. This topic is often overlooked in today's digital age yet has never been more important! Finding a way to get into your ideal clients' thoughts can help you outshine your competitors and grow your business. I discuss the importance of niching down and how you speak to no one when you try to speak to everyone. I also go over how to be a storyteller and how to bring people into your story. I will share with you how to find out what keeps up your ideal client at night, build pillars for your business, and much more!
IG: @matthew.allyn
https://www.ptba.me/gameplan
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down to discuss their favorite episodes of 2021!
In this episode these two discuss previous guest's episodes which had an impact on their happiness and overall view of life.
Listen in to hear Matt and Taylors top 5 favorite episodes!
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
Think you would be a good fit for our show? We would love to hear what you have to offer! Send your pitch to modernappinesspodcast@gmail.com
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week’s Modern Business episode, I talk about overcoming one of the most common doubt-causing questions that plagues so many aspiring entrepreneurs, “Why would anyone buy from me?”
Sometimes we ponder upon this question because our product or industry is much too saturated or we think that there are already people who are better known in this industry. And while these may be true, that does not mean we can’t make a profit.
I talk about the importance of being a good storyteller for both your own story and that of your business and the power of making connections. This can have a tremendous impact on how people react to you and your brand. YOU are the reason people choose to buy from you.
IG: @matthew.allyn
Check out: https://www.ptba.me/gameplan
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with Sergio Nazzaro.
Sergio is a Veteran, Relator, and MBA graduate from The University of Colorado - Denver. He is a wealth of knowledge and has a mindset like no other.
In this episode, you can expect to learn about morning routines, mindset, and real estate.
To connect or work with Sergio click here!
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
In this week's episode, I talk about the story of my quarter-life crisis while working as a civil engineer and the steps I took to get from there to what I do today, which is doing something I love!
I was the dispassionate employee who worked for the weekends and longed for something else in life. All I was doing was trying to find an escape from the reality that I lived from 9-5, Monday through Friday.
As I looked for an escape, I found biking, and what started as biking a few miles to get to work led to me biking around the country. When I returned from my trip, something snapped, and I knew that I no longer wanted to work in civil engineering. So, I began to explore other passions such as fitness and photography. These were things that I loved doing, and the idea of making money through something I had fun doing drove me to continue learning. I continued my journey that led me to where I am today and where I want to help others arrive as well.
Monetize Your Passion in 5 Days: https://www.ptba.me/gameplan
3 Part Training - Create Your Offer Here: https://www.ptba.me/the-rise-of-the-fitness-entrepreneur
You can connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.allyn/
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor talk goal setting. They take Deuce through the basics of what it takes to set an unreasonable goal that will ultimately lead towards a happier life.
In this episode you can expect to learn why it's important to set goals, how to set goals, and steps you can take to achieve those goals.
If you loved this episode of Modern Happiness, please take 30 seconds to rate and review our show! Then share with a friend or family member and invite them to follow us on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
Welcome to Modern Happiness' new segment, Modern Business hosted by Matthew Allyn!!
This new segment is dedicated to those who are in a job they are not passionate about, but have a passion or side hustle that they love and WISH they could do full time, but maybe don't think it's possible or a "real job."
I will be sharing tips, advice and stories that I have learned along the way to go from Civil Engineer in NYC to Business Coach in Denver, CO!
These topics will range from mindset, leadership, marketing and messaging, offers and sales!
This is a deep passion of mine and I can't wait to share it all with you!
You can get access to "Monetize Your Passion in 5 Days" right here!
And don't forget to follow me on Instagram here!
This week on Modern Happiness, we are joined by our good friend Tess Bright. Tess recently left her job at a major corporation to follow her passion: creating opportunities for sustainably sourced seafood.
This episode will inspire you to take action, make you laugh, remind you that life is all about having fun, and if you make it fun - you will live a happy life.
Tess is an entrepreneur, adventurer, chef, fisherwoman, content creator, and storyteller.
If you absolutely loved this episode, feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness @tessbright @hookedupseafood @hookedupmarketplace
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
This week, Matt and Taylor talk about gratitude. Did you know that a consistent gratitude practice is scientifically proven to make you a happier human?
Matt and Taylor chat all about this and how you can start incorporating gratitude into your everyday life! We are even throwing a gratitude challenge to help you get started!
Click this link to join! Modern Happiness Gratitude Challenge
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor interview Amelia Broughton on the topic of Human Design.
In this episode we learn about the basics of Human Design: where to go to find your birth chart, what it means to be a reflector, projector, generator, or manifestor, and the importance of understanding your human design. We even take a look into Matt and Taylor's birth charts!
Amelia is a powerhouse. She specializes in helping people understand their own human design so they can go on to be who they are meant to be and live a life that aligns. To work with Amelia, click here.
To find your birth chart, head to mybodygraph.com
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
ALSO we created a Facebook group! We like to think of it as "Home of the Happiness Homies". In this group we like to share small victories, talk about hard things, and encourage each other's growth! If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, click here to join! We would love to have you, get to know you, and help you become your best self! Don't forget to invite your friends!
To connect with Amelia, click here.
To connect with Taylor, click here.
To connect with Matt, click here.
To connect with Deuce, click here.
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On this week's episode of Modern Happiness - Matt, Taylor, and Deuce sit down to have a chat about responsibility. We talk about why it is important to take radical responsibility of your own life.
You can expect interactive journal prompts, questions to ask yourself during a hard time, and words of advice on how to start taking back control of your life. This episode is hands down one for the books. Matt and Taylor even get Deuce to open up about what she is taking responsibility for in a time of hardship.
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
ALSO we created a Facebook group! We like to think of it as "Home of the Happiness Homies". In this group we like to share small victories, talk about hard things, and encourage each other's growth! If this sounds like something you would like to be apart of, click here to join! We would love to have you, get to know you, and help you become your best self! Don't forget to invite your friends!
To connect with Taylor, click here.
To connect with Matt, click here.
To connect with DEUCE, click here.
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with Theresa Giglio, a Recovery Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Healer who helps young adults and college students reach their physical, emotional, and spiritual goals.
At 18 years old, Theresa was was a freshman at college suffering from various addictions, eating disorders, an anxiety disorder, and many negative thinking patterns. She was failing all her classes, struggling with maintaining relationships, and was completely disconnected from herself. After a moment of becoming aware and realizing she needed help, her life began to change.
This episode is jam PACKED with lots of energy, jaw dropping stories, and tools that have helped Theresa step into her power and begin to feel whole.
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
To connect with Theresa, click here.
To connect with Taylor, click here.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt asks a series of questions that he has carefully designed over the past weeks to Taylor and Deuce....
You can expect a series of universal questions from Matt, lots of laughs, banter, and stories from each other's past.
ALSOOO if you haven't heard, Matt and Taylor are requesting your help! They would love to schedule a market research call with YOU to get to know our audience on a deeper level so we can improve the podcast and future offerings & products. In exchange for your time they would be happy to offer 30 minutes of coaching during this call to support you in your growth whether that be business, relationships or personal. To sign up for a call, click THIS LINK! This will be the last week they are scheduling these chats, so book your call today!
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
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To connect with DEUCE, click here.
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt, Taylor and Deuce get together to talk about morning routines. Listen in on this conversation highlighting the importance of routines, what each person used to do in the morning, and what they are all doing now.
ALSOOO Matt and Taylor are requesting your help! They would love to schedule a market research call with YOU to get to know our audience on a deeper level so we can improve the podcast and future offerings & products. In exchange for your time they would be happy to offer 30 minutes of coaching during this call to support you in your growth whether that be business, relationships or personal. To sign up for a call, click THIS LINK!
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
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This week on the Modern Happiness Podcast, Matt and Taylor got to sit down and interview Amanda Harper the founder of @_harpermade Jewelry.
Almost 8 years ago, Amanda was managing a clothing store and knew in her heart that it wasn't the job for her. Instead of working her life away for someone else, she decided to get creative. She went to a Michaels craft store one day and picked up supplies to make her own jewelry.
This fun creative hobby turned into a huge opportunity and she has been able to successfully run a business of her own for the last 8 years...check out her designs @_harpermade on Instagram!
BUT that is not where the story stops. Amanda just launched a new product (one that is going to change the way people wear earrings) called the EAR KIT. She launched a Kickstarter campaign for this revolutionary idea and had her goal funded within 6 hours. This woman is making waves in the fashion industry and we are so grateful that we got to sit down and pick her brain for this episode.
THIS PODCAST IS INCREDIBLE, inspiring, and overall a great listen.
As always, if you absolutely loved this episode feel free to screenshot the episode, share it with your audience on Instagram, and TAG US @modernhappiness podcast.
To shop Harper Made, click here. Use code "HAPPINESS" at checkout for a 20% discount!
To follow Amanda and her ear kit journey, click here.
To connect with Taylor, click here.
To connect with Matt, click here.
To connect with DEUCE, click here.
The Artist's Way
This week on the podcast, Matt and Taylor interview Cole Lawson, a researcher at the Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, and Critical Center for Suicide Prevention at the Denver VA Hospital.
In this episode we dive deep into Cole's background, we learn how he got into this type of research, his experience as a crisis responder at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, how to help a friend in need, and so much more.
If you learned something from this weeks episode, let us know on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast. We'd love to hear it.
Click here to connect with Taylor Sleaford
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Click here to sign up for Sober October
WHATS UP HAPPINESS HOMIES?! Welcome back to another incredible episode of Modern Happiness. This week, Matt and Taylor sit down initially to have a conversation around fitness. As always, these two dive deep and talk about a lot more than just that.
Listen in to hear their thoughts on fitness and why they think many people who "want to live a healthier life, but don't have the time" have a hard time with incorporating it into their everyday lives.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast! ALSO we've been LOVING to see everyone's posts about Sober October. Keep it up fam. You are killing it.
If you have a story to tell, advice to give, or a friend you think we should interview....email us at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com we would love to hear it.
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Click here to sign up for Sober October
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WHATS UP HAPPINESS HOMIES!? Welcome back to another episode of Modern Happiness with your favorite hosts, Matt and Taylor. Once again these two met virtually to discuss the importance of getting ahead of your mental health and everyday tools you can use to improve your state of being.
In this week's episode, expect to learn about the importance of journaling, meditating, doing the hard things, and finding community. We also get to learn more about Taylor and his journey with depression and happiness. This conversation gets deep.
If you loved this weeks episode, let us know on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast. We've also been LOVING to see everyone's posts about Sober October. Keep it up fam. You are killing it.
Click here to connect with Taylor Sleaford
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Click here to sign up for Sober October
Happy Monday Happiness homies! Hope you all had a great weekend. This week on the Modern Happiness Podcast, Matt and Taylor get together virtually to discuss a very important topic: the art of scheduling.
Do you keep a schedule? Do you stick to it? Do you plan out your days? Do you have any idea what you are doing with your time? Whether you do, or you don't...this episode offers a unique perspective (as always) and a few tips and tricks to keeping a BALANCED and productive schedule. If by the end of the episode you find yourself thinking "dang this information was extremely helpful" feel free to tell us about and tag us on Instagram at @modernhappinesspodcast , we love to hear it!
ALSO! In just a few days, we will be starting SOBER OCTOBER! Matt, Taylor, AND Deuce are excited to be embarking on a month of soberness and we want to invite you to do the same! It's going to be a great time and even though it will be hard, we want to support you every step of the way. Click this link to sign up and join the Happiness Homies Facebook group!
We are so grateful for you spending this time with us today. We love any and ALL feedback! Head to Modern Happiness on Apple Podcasts to rate and review our show! These reviews help us more than you know, so if you could quickly review our podcast (it takes no more than 90 seconds total) we will love you forever.
If you have a story to tell, advice to give, or a friend you think we should interview....email us at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com we would love to hear it.
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What's up Happiness Homies!? This week we have an episode for you that you do not want to miss. Matt and Taylor sit down with Michael Scott, a fitness and nutrition guru who Taylor met though the one and only, Traver Boehm.
This episode goes deep. We get to hear Michael's past life story, how he got into coaching, and how he is currently changing his client's lives in more ways they could've ever imagined.
If you need a boost of inspiration today, this episode is for you. As always, if you resonated with this episode please share with your audience and tag us @modernhappinesspodcast
To connect with Michael click here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelscott_fitness/
To connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.allyn/
To connect with Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylor_sleaford/
To sign up for SOBER OCTOBER (!!!!!) click here: https://mailchi.mp/3ecc0bbb5a55/modern-happiness-sober-october
On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down and discuss some pretty large life events that have happened to the two of them over the course of the last few weeks.
These life events have ultimately inspired the two to embark on a Sober October, where for the first time in years (for Matt at least) they each give up alcohol for a month straight.
If you are a fan of this episode and want to participate in Sober October with us, sign up here!!! Or send us a DM on Instagram @modernhappinesspodcast and we will send you a little something something.
We kept the audio rolling from last episode and got even deeper into life, friendship, leadership, community and more!
Enjoy our FIRST bonus episode!!
TEASER!!! Also if you want to join us for Sober October follow that link!!
Sober October is a 31 day challenge of NO Alcohol that will allow you to grow mentally, improve your health, raise awareness for mental health and give back through donations.
If you have any questions about ANYTHING feel free to reach out to Matt @matthew.allyn or Taylor @taylor_sleaford
On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with Matt and Anna, owners of The Blue Dream Bus!
These two decided to convert a 1985 International Fire Crew Bus into the living situation of their dreams. We were lucky enough to interview them on their one year anniversary of buying the bus and hear all about what living the bus life is all about.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast!
This week on Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor interview Chalk Gym owner, Ryan Fischer.
Ryan has been in the fitness industry for the last 18 years. He owns the world famous Chalk Performance.
He has trained with the U.S. Olympic Skeleton and Bobsled Team, and qualified for Olympic Trials in both sports. He has also competed at CrossFit Regionals 7 times!
This conversation is inspiring, insightful, and a true inside look into what it is like being Ryan Fischer.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast!
On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with Ben Dziwulski owner of WODprep.
Matt and Taylor dive deep into Ben's entrepreneurial beginnings and the mindset he grew up with. It was fascinating to learn all that Ben has accomplished over the course of his life. If you are on an entrepreneurial journey yourself, this episode is for you!
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast!
Show Notes:
You can find WODprep HERE
You can find WODprep's Instagram HERE
Ben's Favorite Books: Essentialism, Deep Work, Shoe Dog
In this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with Chef Jamie Stein, a trained private chef and nutrition consultant in Denver, CO.
Chef Jamie is passionate about food and enhancing the lives of others through providing high quality meals. She believes that buying organic food is worth the investment for your overall well being and health.
This conversation is one for the books! If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast!
Show Notes:
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For the list of this year's Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen : ewg.org
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To book a consultation with Chef Jamie: www.jamiehstein.com
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Chef Jamie's favorite book: The Go Giver
On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with Omnia Fitness's head coach Jon Colborn and Omnia Crossfit Athlete Mary Kay Dreisilker to discuss what it's been like getting to and competing in the 2021 Crossfit Games.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag/follow @modernhappinesspodcast and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast!
On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down to discuss confidence and how a lack of confidence will hold you back from facing your fears and achieving hard things.
In this episode expect to learn how to overcome doubt, trust yourself, and become more confident in all aspects of your life.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag @matthew.allyn or @taylorsleaford and if you haven't already, please take 90 seconds to rate and review our podcast!
On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor interview Natasha Wilch, a physical therapist who specializes in concussion awareness and education ultimately helping people regain their lives after suffering from a major concussion.
The three get into the details of what it was like for Natasha to quit her job and start her own business. How her passion for serving her concussion patients is what led her to taking her business online. How she had the confidence, even after being told no, to treat patients virtually because she knew it was necessary.
To learn more about Natasha, click here!
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag @matthew.allyn or @taylorsleaford
On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down and give insight on how their triathlon training is going, why they decided to do sign up for a triathlon, and why having a "White Belt Mentality" is important.
As always Matt and Taylor drop some serious knowledge bombs that you are not going to want to miss out on.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway and tag @matthew.allyn or @taylorsleaford
On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor interview Traver Boehm, founder of the Man UNcivilized Movement.
Traver Boehm decided he would take one year to live for himself.
It wasn't until Traver surrendered to the unknown, when his most authentic self and life's purpose started to unfold.
Listen in to hear more about Traver's journey and how the Man UNcivilized Movement, came to be.
You can find Traver here (@traverboehm)
You can learn more about the Man Uncivilized Movement here
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest takeaway with us on Instagram for a chance to win a copy of Traver's book, Man UNcivilized: The Unapologetic Guide to Becoming and Finding a Wild and Conscious, Legend of a Man
Show Notes:
Walk Up Song: Encore by Linkin Park feat Jay Z.
Favorite Book: Defy Gravity by Carol Muse
On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with THE Kelly Stone!
Kelly is a multifaceted human being. She works multiple jobs, has many passions, and is an incredible crossfit athlete.
Matt and Taylor have an INCREDIBLE conversation with Kelly. They dive deep and see what it is that keeps Kelly Stone going. Her motivation is absolutely inspiring.
If you resonated with this episode, share your biggest take away from this episode with your audience and tag @matthew.allyn @taylorsleaford and @kellystone35 for a chance to win a surprise from 1st Phorm!
Show Notes:
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
21 On this weeks episode of Modern Happiness Podcast, Matt and Taylor sit down with the one and only, DEUCE to play a game.
It was time for us all to see how well Matt and Taylor know each other. Listen in while Deuce asks these two questions about topics all across the board.
Referenced Deepak Chopra book is, "The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire" which you can get here!
Is there something you want to know about Matt and Taylor that we didn't talk about? Email Deuce your questions at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com
If you loved this episode, share your favorite part with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @living.madly
On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor interview Men's Coach Steph Ganowski about her program Relationship Mastery for Men: an 8 week course for men to learn how to better the relationships with everyone in their life, including the relationship they have with themselves.
@stephganowski, on Instagram and host of 'What I Love About Men' podcast, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to relationships and emotional intelligence and she completely blew us away with this conversation.
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @stephganowski because we LOVE to hear your thoughts.
If you would like to get in touch with us for any reason, send Deuce an email at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com
19 On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt, Taylor, and Deuce sit down to discuss their thoughts on comparison.
Do you ever find yourself comparing yourself to others? Do you do it often? Does it get you down? Or does it inspire you to be better? Listen in while Matt and Taylor talk in depth about the different types of comparison and their views on all. of. it.
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @living.madly
If you would like to get in touch with us for any reason, send Deuce an email at modernhappinesspodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you!
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey
18 On this week's episode of Modern Happiness, Matt and Taylor sit down with John Freemire and discuss the importance of being financially literate and steps you can take to better your financial future.
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @living.madly
17 On this week's episode of Modern Happiness the boys interview the wonderful, incredible, and inspiring Kara and Dawn of Lekker Coffee.
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @lekkercoffee_rino @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @living.madly
16 On this week's episode of Modern Happiness Matt sits down to interview the one, the only....drum roll please.... TAYLOR SLEAFORD!
Listen in as these two talk all about Taylor's program Happy Life Redesign and how he can help get you to where you want to be in your life.
This episode is filled with golden nuggets and if you need help on how to be the person you've always dreamed of becoming...this episode is for YOU!
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @living.madly
On today's episode of Modern Happiness Podcast, hosts Matt and Taylor sit down with Adam Michalek, creator of The Professional's Arsenal.
Adam Michalek is a wealth of knowledge, passionate about bringing joy into other's lives, and an expert in building relationships that last.
In this episode, Adam explains the Professional's Arsenal and why it's important that EVERYONE should have a good story to tell, a signature cocktail to pour, a signature meal to cook, a joke to tell and and a song that will get the party started.
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @adamlouys
14 On today's episode of Modern Happiness Podcast, hosts Matt and Taylor sit down with the newest addition to the Modern Happiness team, Maddie the producer!
Listen in while the boys interview Maddie about her background, how she has gotten to where she is now, and her passion for producing!
Also in this episode the team also goes through their mission for this podcast, goals they have for the future, and how YOU can help.
If you resonated with this episode, share this with your audience and tag us @matthew.allyn @taylor.sleaford @living.madly
EPISODE SHOUTOUTS:
The Doughnut Club - RiNo, Denver
Gifts From The Universe
Modern Happiness Podcast (walk up songs)
First Modern Happiness Community Event: July 30th....more details to come.
Colby Knepp is a men's health coach specializing in behavior change, the psychology of why we do what we do, and building better habits so his clients can live optimally.
He is the founder of Three Sixty Thrive and most importantly, a husband and father of two EXTREMELY cute boys.
The boys dive deep with Colby Knepp on masturbation, porn (is it all bad?), and all the things we do as humans that cause us to self-sabotage our progress.
Rapid Fire and other references:
Walk up song: Bad Mother F*cker - Machine Gun Kelly, Kid Rock
Favorite Book: Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green
Notice, Imagine, Feel by Key and Peele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sngRrkQayDA
TEXT COLBY at 303-895-5098
or friend him on Facebook!
Matt and Taylor sit down to discuss how to be an efficient and effective communicator. Ultimately, teaching you how to communicate to get what you want.
This episode is jam packed with knowledge bombs you aren't going to want to miss out on. Take notes if you can. Being an effective communicator can change your life. That's a fact.
Books referenced: "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg
Matt and Taylor sit down with their good friend Billy Hulbert to talk about why being an entrepreneur doesn't have to be the ONLY way to pursue your dreams.
Taylor interviews Matt on his zone of genius and what he loves most (right behind muffins and margs).
Whether you have a 9-5, work for a big corporation, or you're a brand new entrepreneur, Matt believes EVERYONE should have a personal brand. Not only does he think this could help you in your pursuit of happiness, but ultimately lead to a more profitable life.
Tune into this episode as Matt helps you understand why building your personal brand is right for you and exactly how to start that process.
Hayden Lynch is a photographer, storyteller and world traveler currently living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Hayden broke free from the security of his corporate job because he knew he was destined to be someone greater and would never get there inside his 9-5.
In order to become the person he truly wanted to be, he knew he had to travel the world and thrust himself into uncomfortable situations.
Listen in as he takes us on the journey from the decision to travel the world, nearly plummeting to his death in Hawaii, almost dying from the flu in Nepal, and meeting incredible people along the way all in search for his higher self.
Rachel Musial is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in coaching other SLPs on how to step into leadership and take control of their life post graduation.
Rachel has a powerful insight on life and agrees with Matt & Taylor that, you can in fact, choose happiness.
You can find Rachel on all platforms @speechwithrach including her own podcast, "Speech With Rach"
Alright, alright... we do CrossFit, bro!
In this episode, we explain why we do it and if it's right for you.
If you ever have any questions on your health and fitness journey. Do not hesitate to reach out to Matt or Taylor on Instagram @matthew.allyn and @taylor_sleaford
Manny Trujillo is the owner of CrossFit Loveland in Loveland, CO and he takes us his path from multiple failed business ventures, to a life-changing DUI, to understanding that-ultimately-your life is up to you, and you alone.
We also took a special time out as Taylor takes Manny through some live goal-setting... Words are magic, baby!
Diving deep into what the word Failure means to us and what our "failures" have taught us.
At the end, we got a chance to answer some questions from Instagram submitted by some of you!
You won't find many people who will light up a room like Savvy Rose (or should we say, Sex Kitten).
In this episode, we dive deep on all things taboo, dating, unlearning and choosing happiness.
Savvy is a world-class human who thrives in a world of gratitude and abundance.
We all have a purpose in life. How does one go about finding theirs?
3:30 - Rapid Fire Questions!
What do you want to be absurd in 50 years?
What are 3 words that describe you?
11:22 - You can have more than one purpose
16:42 - Having a purpose vs passion
19:02 - What is our purpose in life?
21:42 - Want to find your purpose? You need to just try things!
23:43 - Matt tells his story and his path to finding his purpose.
32:04 - Bouncing around different career paths and wondering if that is a mistake.
41:02 - Your purpose won't find you, you need to find your purpose!
48:38 - Taylor gives a quick version of his story and talks about how he had to go through the crap to find purpose.
Austin discusses his path to living a life of ultimate fulfillment from his big wake-up moment in college, to discovering CrossFit, saying no to high paying finance job to where is now as the owner of Apex Human Performance.
Austin defines "fitness" in a unique way going beyond what goes on in the gym and it may surprise you.
He also lays out his 3 steps for someone who is just starting their journey into choosing happiness.
You can find Austin on Instagram @austinrowefitness and his gym @apexhumanperformance
In a world where we are inundated with news, memes, and videos on how to feel, think and what to believe, we as a human race need to take a step back to see what we really want, what we really believe, and what is really possible for ourselves.
Happiness requires so much less of our modern world and technology, but we can’t simply throw out our phones and delete our emails. So how do we find happiness in our modern life?
Our goal is to share how we and our high performing guests choose happiness by covering topics such as fitness, mindset, relationships, business, and much more in today’s world.
On this first episode, we discuss how this podcast came to be, why we believe happiness is a choice, and how we choose happiness in our daily lives.