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Happy & Free with Val and Dan is a weekly podcast that helps listeners tackle some of life’s challenges and aims to inspire with interesting personal stories.

I wrote recently about how I was able to help my son - who races go-karts - overcome a physical and mental slump. He dug deep and went on to...

We recently took in the Boston Marathon. It's an amazing thing to watch elite runners slice through miles like a knife in hot butter without...

A Bed & Breakfast still conjures up warm feelings of the past, long before chain hotels, when people checked in for more than a room. They w...

Your mind is a powerful thing. You can imagine great things and make them happen. You can also worry about things and end up going down a da...

Plants are great for the environment. They produce oxygen and can even purify the air in your home. Beyond those benefits, there are plenty...

We plan for our financial future by putting aside money in a 401k or an IRA. Maybe it's a pension or equity in your big house that you plan...

Some people excuse a little white lie; others boldly tell untruths. In some cases, it's about brushing off a nuisance, but others take to ly...

Falling in love is easy. Living in love is much more difficult. We all make quick and emotional decisions, and then wake up in a relationshi...

This is the time of year when we start getting all those tax related forms, so we can begin getting our papers in order. April is still a wa...

We all breathe without thinking about it, but there's a special kind of breathing that can help you deal with some of life's everyday proble...

Everywhere we turn, someone is talking about what they don't like. Politics and government are at the top of the list. The shift in Washingt...

It works for young kids. Why shouldn't it do the same for adults? We're talking about taking a power nap. Kids don't like sitting still and...

It's the one day of the week that always seems to get a bad rap. Monday! While everyone seems to celebrate Friday and the beginning of a nic...

At one time or another, someone in your family will ask for a loan. It may be just a few dollars or a lot more. Giving loans to family membe...

The presidential inauguration takes place this week and Washington will be all abuzz as President Donald Trump officially takes over 1600 Pe...

We did a podcast last year about the benefits of looking in the rearview mirror. You can learn from mistakes and make course corrections. Bu...

Did you do it yet? Are you thinking about it? Have you given up trying? What we're talking about is making and of course keeping New Year's...

It's the end of a year that saw friends and families divided over politics. There used to be a civil discussion, but 2016 was different. Peo...

How can you put the real spirit of Thanksgiving back into the holiday? Take a moment to jot down some things that you are thankful for. It d...

Preparing for retirement is scary – but it doesn't have to be. Here is saving for retirement made simple. When you think about saving for re...

Each stage of raising a child can present its own set of challenges, but the dreaded teen years can be especially difficult. There are so ma...

There is a lot of evil in the world, and children often see the worst of it. Is it possible to push back against the trials our children fac...

Here are a few personalized and unconventional tips for success. There are plenty of books, online resources, and seminars that offer up a b...

Couples don't always get along – but are you doing something small that's ruining your relationship? Find out what it is, and what you can d...

Are you one of those people who shows up late to everything? If so, why? Does it have to do with power, risk, or organization? Whatever buck...

The recent breakup of Hollywood super couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stirred up talk yet AGAIN about celebrities and commitment. Why do...

Can you lose fat without diet or exercise, but just by changing your actions? That statement may not sound politically correct, but it's the...

Things from the past should stay in the past, right? But how can inviting your past into your future help your life and actions now? We hear...

Being positive is hard; but here's a roadmap that makes it second nature. It isn't easy to be a constant state of happiness, but some amazin...

You want a break from life, but do you even know how? Here is the secret for truly taking a breather. Summer is now in the rearview mirror,...

Should movies go in a different direction, and should celebrities help fight diseases and the stigma surrounding them? Charlie Sheen told th...

What's the last concert you attended? Do you attend musical events frequently? Well listen up; dancing around at a concert will not just lea...

TV supposedly isn't good for you – but there's a lot to be learned from the Tiny House concept that can change your daily living. How many o...

Happy & Free with Val and Dan is a weekly podcast that helps listeners tackle some of life’s challenges and aims to inspire with interesting...

Happy & Free with Val and Dan is a weekly podcast that helps listeners tackle some of life’s challenges and aims to inspire with interesting...

Whether it's a painful break or just a bump in the road, sometimes you need to hit reset on a relationship. How can you do it successfully,...

Are you ready to fight back against the fear that world events bring? It seems no place is safe. Violent acts are happening all around the w...

We give to the children of the world to make their lives better – but these children are giving back. It turns out everyone in the world is...

Who says you need a gym to get in shape or make yourself feel better? With these techniques, the world is your exercise machine. This is the...

Hate is a powerful word. We throw it around when talking about a movie that bombed or a restaurant that served up an unpleasant meal. But lo...

A child being diagnosed with cancer does not inspire hope – not for themselves, and not for others. But this family is flipping the script,...

You know which ones we're talking about… Hearing "most embarrassing moments ever" probably conjures up a few horrible memories for you, but...

What no doubt comes immediately to mind is the flood of refugees coming from countries like Syria. That is certainly part of issue, but seek...

A low-wage job doesn't mean a low-level future, especially not for your children. This man has proven that it's not the paycheck that makes...

Do you know what "zen" really is? "Zen" is making a revival, and in the modern age, it's taking on more dimensions than its hippie origins....

Every day we are bombarded with a hefty dose of negative news. Plane crashes, terrorist attacks, and murders rule the headlines. Consuming s...

What is R-E-S-P-E-C-T? It is spelled out, belted out, by the great Aretha Franklin in that old but still fresh hit. We throw that word aroun...

Who needs complicated guidebooks when you could change your life for the better with five steps? Learn how today. If you've been making excu...

How many times have you felt like throwing in the towel? It may be a difficult relationship or a job – one that was once great, but has quic...

Nobody wants to hear a doctor say the C-word. Cancer. Evenhighly curable forms of the disease can instill fear ina patient. There's so much...