How to Be Happier: Real Strategies for a Life That Matters

Lion Counseling Podcast

🎙️ Episode 10 – How to Be Happier: Real Strategies for a Life That Matters

In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist, LMFT) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) explore one of life’s biggest questions: How can I be truly happy? Whether you're killing it at work but feeling empty inside, or just trying to shake off stress and find peace, this episode will give you the clarity—and the tools—you need.

Drawing from positive psychology, biblical wisdom, and decades of experience helping men grow, Mark and Zack break down what happiness actually is, and how to build a life that’s both fulfilling and meaningful.

🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

The 3 key ingredients of happiness: Pleasure, Engagement, and Meaning
Why happiness is a choice—and how to start making it daily
How to “practice” happiness through simple, repeatable habits
The danger of waiting for success to feel joy—and why happiness comes first
The brain science behind how Tetris, gratitude, and acts of kindness can change your outlook
How to reframe negative thinking and stop training your mind to see the worst
Why relationships are the single biggest predictor of long-term happiness
What to do if you’re feeling isolated, stuck, or alone
How spirituality and legacy shape a meaningful life
And Zack’s favorite practical tip: Do something today that makes you feel alive
💥 This isn’t just theory—it’s a call to action. You were made for more than grinding your way through life. You were made to enjoy it.

About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland and Zack Carter, we blend faith, psychology, and practical wisdom to tackle real issues like mental health, masculinity, purpose, addiction, marriage, and success.

👉 Ready for change? Visit www.escapethecagenow.com to connect with Mark or Zack for coaching or counseling.

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