Happiness On Tap

About Happiness On Tap

Welcome to the Happiness On Tap Podcast—your weekly source for practical tools for women to build resilience, reduce stress, and create lasting well-being. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or simply ready for more joy and fulfillment, you're in the right place. Through inspiring conversations with leading experts, coaches, authors, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, you'll discover actionable strategies for improving your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/

Publisher

Leann Herron

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2023

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

169 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   How Guided Imagery Helps Resolve Trauma and Grief

   ⚠️ Content Warning - This episode contains discussions of suicide, religious sexual abuse, physical abuse, trauma, and other potentially distressing experiences. Some of the topics and stories shared may be emotionally difficult or triggering for listeners who have experienced trauma, abuse, suicidal thoughts, or related experiences. Please listen with care and honor your own emotional boundaries. Consider pausing the episode, taking a break, or reaching out to a trusted support person if needed. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate support from a qualified mental health professional or crisis service. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Take what serves you, leave what doesn't, and most importantly, take care of yourself while listening. This episode is for anyone navigating the lasting effects of trauma, abuse, grief, or loss—especially if you feel stuck in survival mode, or emotional patterns that haven’t shifted despite trying to cope. It’s also for those curious about guided imagery, hypnotherapy, meditation, and trauma-informed healing, or supporting someone through unresolved trauma or complicated grief. Leann Herron speaks with Dr. Christopher Cortman, a Florida licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience and over 80,000 hours of psychotherapy, about how guided imagery can help people process trauma, grief, and unfinished emotional pain. This episode explores why time alone does not heal trauma, and why unresolved experiences can keep shaping the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behavior for years. In this conversation, Leann also shares her own recovery story, showing how fast and transformative guided imagery can be when it is done in a safe, supported setting. Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com (https://findingresiliencewithleann.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/) FREE 45-Minute Discovery Session Consultation: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation (https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation ) About Dr. Christopher Cortman: Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated over 80,000 hours of psychotherapy during his distinguished career spanning forty years. A Florida Licensed Psychologist, he maintains a thriving private practice while specializing in emotional trauma and anxiety disorders. He’s appeared nationwide on talk radio and television. The acclaimed author of five previous books, his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma, describes a profoundly impactful tool for addressing trauma, grief, and more. Connect with Dr. Cortman: Website: https://srqshrink.com/ (https://srqshrink.com/ ) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:19 The Purpose Behind The Guided Imagery Cure 05:15 Real-Life Applications of Guided Imagery 10:10 The Need for Closure in Healing 11:36 The Five Step Formula to Healing Trauma 13:46 Transforming Trauma into Positive Action 17:30 The Power of Acceptance in Healing 19:41 How to Shut Off the Stress Response 20:57 Personal Experiences with Trauma and Healing 26:01 The Power of Hypnotherapy and Healing 31:23 Understanding Trauma and Its Treatment 34:21 The Journey to Healing: Personal Stories 37:40 Finding Your Voice and Empowerment 40:01 Coping Mechanisms vs. True Healing 47:17 The Impact of Virtual Therapy #trauma #guidedimagery #mentalhealth #ptsd #anxietyrelief #resilience #grief #personalgrowth #mindfulness #therapy

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   The Breathwork Shift That Calms the Nervous System in Minutes

   What if the peace you've been searching for isn't somethingyou have to find—but something you can remember? In this episode, host Leann Herron speaks with Andrew Keaveney, a Stanford graduate, meditation teacher, filmmaker, and spiritual educator, about how breath work, meditation, and Eastern philosophy can help people build resilience, calm, and clarity in a chaotic world. Their conversation is especially practical for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck in stress, or unsure how to begin a meditation practice. They cover Andrew’s path from Ireland to India and back into wellness education, plus Leann’s own healing journey through trauma, nervous system regulation, and self-care. Together they explore common myths about meditation, the science of breath work, the role of community, and why inner work changes not just individuals but families and larger communities too. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Andrew's journey from Stanford to India 04:40 The limitations of book learning and the need for practice 06:42 How meditation and breath work help surface happiness 08:33 The importance of action in healing and growth 09:51 Teaching children and young adults mindfulness skills 10:45 The connection between breath work and meditation 14:30 Managing the mind and negative thoughts 17:10 The relevance of Eastern philosophy today 18:13 Exploring spiritual diversity and curiosity 22:39 Overcoming myths about meditation 28:38 What happens in the body during breath work 31:14 The nervous system and stress response 33:46 Developing soft skills and emotional resilience 36:15 The impact of retreats and community support 48:24 The collective power of group meditation 1:00:45 The significance of World Culture Festival 01:06:51 Practical tips for starting a daily meditation practice 01:11:27 Connecting with Andrew Keaveney and resources Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Leann combines extensive professional training, evidence-based coaching principles, and lived experience into a compassionate, trauma-informed framework that empowers women to create meaningful, sustainable change. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ Schedule a FREE Discovery call with me: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation (https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/coaching-services/ola/services/discovery-session-consultation) About Andrew Keaveney: Andrew Keaveney is a Stanford University graduate who studied Film and Eastern Philosophy, blending his academic insights with a deep personal commitment to spirituality. Raised between Ireland and Tennessee, Andrew’s global perspective has been shaped by his four years spent in an ashram in India, where he immersed himself in yoga, meditation, and Sanskrit. His dedication to spiritual practices has been a lifelong journey, having started meditation at 16, and later helping to launch the Art of Living Retreat Center, helping transform it into one of the leading wellness destinations in the U.S. For over 17 years, Andrew has taught breathwork and meditation in both the U.S. and India, sharing the profound wisdom of these traditions. He learned Sanskrit to connect more deeply with the philosophical foundations of yoga, which he now conveys through teaching, video and writing. Connect with Andrew: Instagram: @artoflivingusa (@artoflivingusa) Instagram & Substack: @andrew.keaveney #mindfulness #personalgrowth #meditation #mentalhealth #selfdiscovery #stressrelief #breathwork #nervoussystem

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Pleasure as a Pathway to Healing and Authenticity

   ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual abuse, incest, childhood trauma, and the lasting impact of abuse. Some content may be emotionally triggering for survivors or those with lived experience. Please listen when and where you feel safe, and take care of yourself as needed. Leann Herron talks with Sharon Marie Scott, erotic mystic, author, educator, and founder of The Pleasure Renaissance, about how pleasure can become a compass for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. Sharon shares how childhood trauma, shame, and inherited beliefs shaped her relationship to desire and embodiment, and how she rebuilt that relationship through self-awareness, consent, and aliveness. This conversation centers on one core idea: what happens in the bedroom often echoes everywhere else in life. Together they explore how reclaiming pleasure, voice, and boundaries can transform not just intimacy, but identity, relationships, and the way we move through the world. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Pleasure as a Path to Self-Discovery 01:53 Sharon's Journey from Childhood Trauma to Empowerment 06:04 Healing Shame and Reclaiming Pleasure in Life and Bedroom 08:22 Understanding the Body's Natural Responses and Safety Mechanisms 11:58 The Power of Voice, and Consent in Pleasure 12:45 Self-Discovery Through Pleasure and Inner Fulfillment 17:14 Exploring Kink, BDSM, and Safe Community Spaces 22:52 The Link Between Bedroom Dynamics and Life Outside 23:34 Transforming Shadow Work into Pleasure Alchemy 25:27 The Pleasure Renaissance Movement and Cultural Shift 28:12 Practical Steps to Expand Pleasure and Aliveness 35:42 The Role of Pleasure in Creating Abundance and Success 39:53 Forbidden Alchemy: Transmuting Taboo Into Erotic Medicine 51:20 Releasing Inherited Shame and Embracing Authentic Desire 54:40Flesh and Flame: From Childhood Sexual Trauma to Embodied Empowerment 56:27 The Power of Rituals, and Presence 58:28 Living with Presence, Gratitude, and Intimacy with Life 01:03:17 The Future of Pleasure, Self-Expression, Self-Worship, and Societal Change Episode Resources: About your host: Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Leann: Finding Resilience with Leann Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com (https://findingresiliencewithleann.com ) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/) About Sharon Marie Scott: Sharon Marie Scott is an erotic mystic, author, and educator who has spent nearly two decades exploring the intersections of desire, consent, psychology, and spiritual growth. With a background in comic books, video games, film, and fiction, Sharon Marie approaches transformation through story and lived experience rather than formulas. She is less interested in helping people fix their lives, and more interested in helping them see where they’re not actually enjoying the one they have—and what changes when they start telling the truth about that. She is also the founder of The Pleasure Renaissance, a global cultural initiative that reframes pleasure as a form of physiological intelligence and emotional wellbeing. Connect with Sharon: Website: https://www.sharonmariescott.com/ (https://www.sharonmariescott.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmariescott/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmariescott/ ) FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY: https://bookshop.org/p/books/forbidden-alchemy-transmuting-taboo-into-erotic-medicine-sharon-marie-scott/4fff080b803fefc6 (https://bookshop.org/p/books/forbidden-alchemy-transmuting-taboo-into-erotic-medicine-sharon-marie-scott/4fff080b803fefc6 ) FLESH & FLAME: https://bookshop.org/p/books/flesh-and-flame-pleasure-as-the-portal-to-divine-mastery-sharon-marie-scott/d964c8459aba27d3?ean=9781966346333&next=t (https://bookshop.org/p/books/flesh-and-flame-pleasure-as-the-portal-to-divine-mastery-sharon-marie-scott/d964c8459aba27d3?ean=9781966346333&next=t ) #personalgrowth #spiritualgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #traumahealing #selfdiscovery #transformation #pleasure #healing #authenticity

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