Good Mood Revolution

• The Greatest Happiness Lessons from 200 World Experts (Final Episode)

  Sometimes the happiest and most successful people are the ones who know when to stop.Matt O'Neill built Good Mood Revolution into a top 1.5% global podcast with 230,000 downloads, but he's walking away at the peak. Why? Because he learned the ultimate happiness lesson: all the expert advice in the world means nothing if you're too busy to live it.In this deeply personal final episode, Matt shares the most life-changing insights from his journey: from Marianne Williamson's revelation that happiness is love, to Lou Holtz's three principles for winning each day, to Dr. David Burns' discovery that depression often stems from beautiful values we hold too tightly.You'll hear the strategies that transformed Matt's life—from Trish Blackwell's negative thought reframing technique to Sonja Lyubomirsky's research showing that 15-minute conversations are scientifically the happiest thing you can do. Most importantly, you'll understand why Matt realized that all the productivity hacks and goal-setting in the world can't replace the simple joy of being fully present with the people who matter most.This isn't goodbye forever—it's Matt choosing to live the happiness principles he's spent years teaching. Sometimes the most revolutionary act is slowing down to savor what you already have.0:00 Intro2:05 Marianne Williamson: Happiness is love4:02 Lou Holtz's three principles for winning the day6:22 Dr. David Burns: Why depression reveals beautiful values8:48 Dr. Jeffrey Rediger: Happiness is the best medicine10:45 Joe Wechsler: The comfort crisis and why adventure makes us happy12:43 Why Matt's "dream job" was right in front of him15:11 Trish Blackwell's life-changing negative thought technique18:28 Arian Mateo: How core beliefs create your reality21:51 Matt King: If you want a better present, get a bigger future23:20 Sonja Lyubomirsky: The scientifically happiest thing you can do27:55 Eric Weiner: There's no such thing as personal happiness29:01 Phil Moeller's Purpose Matrix: Ordering your life priorities31:26 A final thank you and signing offResources Mentioned:📚"A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson📚"Feeling Great" by Dr. David Burns📚"Cured" by Dr. Jeffrey Rediger📚"So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport📚"The How of Happiness" by Sonja Lyubomirsky📚"The Geography of Bliss" by Eric Weiner🌐Matt O'Neill's website and goal-setting worksheet: https://mattoneil.com📖"The Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness" by Matt O'NeillAbout the Host:Matt O'Neill is the bestselling author of "The Good Mood Revolution," CEO of Matt O'Neill Real Estate, and the host who spent three years interviewing nearly 200 of the world's top happiness experts. Through Good Mood Revolution, Matt discovered that true happiness isn't about achieving more—it's about being present with what you already have. After reaching over 230,000 downloads and becoming a top 1.5% podcast globally, Matt is stepping away to live the principles he's spent years teaching: prioritizing God, family, and presence over productivity and achievement.

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• How to Escape the Negative Thought Spiral with Dr. Seth Gillihan

  What if the thoughts driving your stress, anxiety, and unhappiness aren't even true?Join Matt O'Neill and Dr. Seth Gillihan as they reveal the life-changing power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with mindfulness—a proven approach that's as effective as antidepressant medication, but without the side effects. Seth shows you how to break free from the prison of negative automatic thoughts that hijack your peace and steal your present moments.This isn't about positive thinking or denial. It's about learning to see your thoughts as events in your mind, not facts about reality. You'll discover why your brain automatically scans for problems (and how to counter it), the difference between helpful reframing and toxic positivity, and practical techniques you can use starting today to challenge distorted thinking patterns.Whether you're caught in spirals of self-doubt, overwhelmed by daily stress, or simply missing the magic of your own life, this conversation will give you the tools to step back, breathe, and see clearly what's actually happening versus what your mind is telling you is happening.0:00 Introduction0:49 What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?1:44 CBT vs. Antidepressant Medication3:11 CBT vs. Traditional Talk Therapy4:37 What are Negative Automatic Thoughts?8:20 Breaking Thought Patterns with Evidence12:26 Examining Thoughts vs. Reality17:13 When Thoughts Become Self-Blame20:58 Why "Should" Statements Keep You Stuck23:54 The Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity of this Moment27:02 Parenting, Presence, and The Last Times We Don't See Coming29:52 How Mindfulness Reduces Anxiety and Depression31:35 Simple Ways to Start Being More Mindful35:12 Tracking Your Stressful ThoughtsResources Mentioned:🌐Dr. Seth Gillihan's website: https://SethGillihan.comAbout the Guest:Dr. Seth Gillihan is a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. He specializes in helping people break free from negative thought patterns and develop greater presence and peace in their daily lives. Through his work, Seth has helped countless individuals learn that their thoughts are not facts and that they have the power to respond rather than react to life's challenges. His approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with accessible mindfulness practices that anyone can implement.

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• Just Feel Good: The Real Secret to Manifestation with Andrew Kap

  What if the secret to everything you want isn't grinding harder, but feeling better?Join Matt O'Neill and Andrew Kap as they blow apart everything you think you know about getting what you want in life. Andrew's approach isn't about vision boards or endless affirmations—it's about a revolutionary five-minute daily practice that transformed his life from total disaster to dream reality in just six months.After losing his business and his relationship, Andrew discovered something counterintuitive: the harder you chase what you want, the more you reinforce not having it. But when you feel good just for the sake of feeling good, life starts organizing itself around you in ways that seem impossible.You'll learn why manifestation works whether you believe in it or not (think "Muscle Fairy"), how to use the "Paint Can Theory" to choose your life's emotional color, and Andrew's exact voice memo technique that's helped hundreds of thousands of people create their dream lives. This isn't mystical—it's practical, sustainable, and backed by results from over 150,000 readers.0:00 Introduction1:07 Andrew's breakthrough story2:50 Andrew's personal journey from rock bottom to transformation6:06 Why only five to ten minutes a day is the secret7:28 The "Muscle Fairy" theory10:03 How miracles happen all around us every day12:07 Taking complete responsibility for your reality14:34 Ten powerfully simple ways to just feel good17:29 Why you should never feel good to attract things19:16 The power of recalling happy memories21:44 The paint can theory23:11 Andrew's exact five-minute daily ritual revealed28:05 Handling deep emotional wounds and resistance29:14 How to pull yourself out of negative spirals32:22 The one thing to focus on this weekResources Mentioned:Andrew Kap's books:📚 "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read" 📚 "Just Feel Good"🌐Andrew Kap's website: https://andrewkap.com📺Andrew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewkapAbout the Guest:Andrew Kap is the bestselling author of "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read," which has sold over 150,000 copies and garnered more than 6,500 five-star reviews. After hitting rock bottom in his thirties—losing his business and his relationship—Andrew discovered a simple five-minute daily practice that completely transformed his life within six months. His approach to manifestation focuses on feeling good for the sake of feeling good, rather than as a strategy to get something. Andrew's work emphasizes practical, sustainable methods that anyone can implement, regardless of how busy or skeptical they might be.

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• When Peace Disappears… And How To Get It Back with Phil Moeller

  Anxiety doesn't always come from having too much on your plate or doing too much. Often it comes from doing the wrong things.Join Matt O'Neill and entrepreneur Phil Moeller as they dive deep into the revolutionary Purpose Matrix—a life-changing framework that will bring clarity, calm, and fulfillment to your chaotic world. Phil discovered that his crippling anxiety wasn't from being busy, but from being busy with things that didn't align with who he really was.This isn't another productivity hack. This is about getting crystal clear on your identity across the four pillars of life: Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness. You'll learn the PEACE framework (Purpose, Education, Associations, Courage, Example) that transforms confusion into confidence and overwhelm into ownership.Whether you're struggling with direction, feeling pulled in too many directions, or wondering why success doesn't feel fulfilling, this conversation will give you the tools to align your daily actions with your deepest values and finally find the peace you've been searching for.0:00 Introduction2:30 Phil's Story of Anxiety and Identity Crisis at 305:45 Who Am I and Where Do I Come From?8:15 The Four Life Buckets12:20 Why Balance Is Wrong and Alignment Is Everything15:30 The Calendar Test18:45 The Purpose Matrix Framework Explained22:15 The PEACE Acronym Breakdown26:40 Associations Accelerate Growth and Accountability30:20 You Are What You Do, Not What You Say33:15 The Enemy of Peace is Distraction, not Failure35:50 Taking Ownership of Actions, Not Results38:25 Balancing Contentment With Courage40:30 Where To Start When You Feel OverwhelmedResources Mentioned:🌐 Phil Moeller's website: https://www.moellere.com🌐 Phil Moeller's Podcast The Puprose Matrix: youtube.com/@philonpurpose🌐 Gobundance: https://gobundance.com📧Contact Phil: [email protected] the Guest:Phil Moeller is an entrepreneur, man of faith, husband, and father of five who created the Purpose Matrix after struggling with anxiety and identity confusion in his thirties. Through years of trial and refinement, Phil developed a systematic approach to aligning life's key areas—Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness—using the PEACE framework. His work focuses on helping high-achievers find clarity and contentment by understanding what they own (their actions) versus what they don't (the results). Phil is currently writing a book on the Purpose Matrix and developing interactive tools to help others implement this life-changing framework.

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• Happiness Is Failure, Boredom, and Death?! with Eric Weiner

  What if the things we avoid the most—like messing up, slowing down, being bored, or even facing our own death—are actually the gateways to lasting joy?Join Matt O'Neill and award-winning journalist Eric Weiner as they shatter everything you thought you knew about happiness. Eric, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Geography of Bliss" (now a Peacock docu-series), has mapped happiness across the globe from Bhutan to Iceland, uncovering the counterintuitive secrets that separate the world's happiest cultures from America's convenience-obsessed society.This isn't your typical happiness advice. You'll discover why failure is celebrated in Iceland, how boredom becomes bliss in Switzerland, why silence is sacred in Thailand, and the profound truth that happiness isn't personal—it's relational. Eric reveals why America, the wealthiest nation on Earth, doesn't even crack the top 20 in happiness rankings, and what we can learn from cultures that prioritize relationships over results.Whether you're caught in the convenience trap, struggling with the paradox of choice, or wondering why all your achievements haven't made you happier, this conversation will revolutionize your understanding of what true contentment looks like.0:00 Introduction1:06 What sent Eric on his global happiness quest2:56 Failure, silence, boredom, death6:02 Why happiness is relational, not personal8:58 The Thai teacher's wisdom12:18 How envy destroys happiness and why the Swiss hide wealth15:24 Why Iceland celebrates heroic failure19:46 The surprising statistics about happiness23:02 The experience machine thought experiment25:04 Why thinking about happiness makes you unhappy27:33 America's convenience trap destroys connection32:45 The power of putting effort without attachment to resultsResources Mentioned:Eric Weiner's books:📚 "The Geography of Bliss"📚 "Man Seeks God"📚 "The Geography of Genius"📚 "The Socrates Express"📚 "Ben and Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life"🌐 Eric Weiner's website: https://ericweinerbooks.com📚 "Stumbling on Happiness" by Dan Gilbert🌐 "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss " https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/rainn-wilson-and-the-geography-of-bliss🌐 Bhutan writing workshops with Eric Weiner: https://www.himalayanwritersworkshop.com/discovering-a-sense-of-place🌐 World Database of Happiness: https://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/About the Guest:Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades exploring the intersection of place, culture, and human happiness. His book "The Geography of Bliss" has been adapted into a Peacock docu-series and continues to influence how we think about joy across cultures. A former NPR correspondent, Eric has traveled to some of the world's happiest—and unhappiest—places to uncover what truly makes life worth living. He leads writing workshops in Bhutan and brings both journalistic rigor and philosophical depth to his exploration of human flourishing.

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