Happy As Larry Group - The Feel-good Show!

Lucy comes on the show to discuss her quantative research proposal which is The relationship between the inability to regulate emotions and alcohol consumption - a comparative study between males and females. We go deeper and really open up the discussion on this topic covering a series of issues and solutions. Definitely a must listen.  

Simon is a musician and music therapist who works for the charity Nordoff Robbins. He has come on the show today to discuss how musical therapy is helping people with mental health and also how music therapy can help you overcome adversity. As a musician he knows the extraordinary experiences that making music with other people makes possible, and he has been inspired both by the work of pioneers like Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins, and also by lots of contemporary practitioners to see how opportunities for carefully curated music-making can really make a difference in people's lives. For more information on the amazing work Nordoff Robbins are doing, check out their website: www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

Mike was born and raised in the Blue collar suburbs of Detroit. He joined the US Army at the age of 17 and his mother signed the papers so quickly that she ripped the contract, then she asked the recruiter, "can you take him today??" He spent 12 years in the Army, making my way up through the ranks to Drill Instructor and eventually becoming a commissioned officer. He cashed in his Army chips to settle down with his wife and start a family in Michigan, where he subsequently got into the investment business. Most recently, he founded a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to serving the ranks of his brothers and sisters in the investment and insurance business. Mike has a podcast called The Awesome Wholesaler Experience to broadcast value and entertainment to the sales people of the world. You will be entertained today, so enjoy the show and check out Mike on iTunes.

On this episode I interview Nathaniel and we discuss his incredible life story. Nathaniel is humble, open and very honest about everything he went through. He has an incredible energy about him which infectious and I know you are going to love this episode. Happy listening and for more information on how we can help change your life, go to our website and sign up to find out more about our Stages to Fulfilment Program. It has already changed lives and it will change yours - www.happyaslarrygroup.com.

Mark was a successful business owner, privately educated and he is now a mentor and recovery coach working with men suffering with addiction. Mark was a sex addict who suffered from years of child abuse and thankfully found recovery in 2004. After much soul searching during 2012, he found his calling; to move into the addiction industry, drawing upon his own experiences with child abuse and sex addiction and unearthed an ability to help other men who have suffered in childhood. Mark has an incredible and beautiful story, he is a wonderful man and I think you are going to love this show. You can find Mark on www.mymentor.uk.com.

On this episode I speak to podcast host Neil Williams, he shares his story with me and we go deep into his life. We discuss how he overcame adversity as a teenager, how he dealt with racism growing up in London and now at 50 he is feeling better than ever and living life to the fullest. You can listen to Neil on iTunes now, search for Do It Dad.  

In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of speaking to Andy Cope, he is a teacher, trainer, author and learning junkie. Andy is also the UK's first ever 'Dr of Happiness'. This is a truly fun episode, where we combine Happy As Larry Group and The Art of Brilliance.We cover Positive psychology - what is it?How the modern world robs us of happinessWhy you should stick up for MondaysWhy your happiness is bigger than you and much more.

My guest today is Dave O’Donnell, he is the pioneer of British MMA, he is the founder of Cage Rage, he is a presenter, business man, hustler and currently the founder and CEO of UCMMA. Dave will be talking about the start of his journey into MMA, from the passionate MMA teacher, to selling out Wembley, to having the greatest of all time Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Michael Bisping, Brad Pickett, fighting in his promotion, being the stepping stone to major success for many fighters and fallling into bankruptcy.Dave shares his continuous rise with his promotion UCMMA, plans for the future and what it really takes to be a promoter, fighter and stay in this game for the long term. Dave has an amazing energy and this is a show you are going to really enjoy.For more information on upcoming UCMMA events go to www.ucmma.tv.If you are a fighter or athlete looking for a performance coach to help overcome the hardest battle... the mental battle, go to our website, www.happyaslarrygroup.com and contact me to find out h

My guest today is Elena Perella, she is a life coach, currently living and working in Sardinia, Italy. She lived in the Netherlands for 14 years where she started her path into coaching and was exposed to the field of human behaviour. She received a Master’s degree in Latin American Studies with a focus on literature and cultural anthropology. Elena reached out to me two weeks ago sharing her powerful personal story and experience of domestic abuse. She’s here to talk to us about her journey and wether you are a man or a woman this is definitely worth a listen. 

Tom is a Crossfitter and the owner of Crossfit Beowulf in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. He has come in to talk about Crossfit, the benefits and how it's the sport for everyone. Crossfit has an amazing community and welcomes everyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle.

In this episode I talk to Zak Mehta, once a gang member in prison for murder, a drug dealer and drug addict, destroying his life and the lives of people around him. At rock bottom, a monk changes his life through an act of loving kindness. Listen to Zak's incredible story and how he found peace and enlightment after years of chaos and destruction.

My guest today is Dr Sarah Hart, she was born in London and was adopted at birth. Her parents divorced when she was 7 and remarried when she was 10. She moved to Sheffield and her life began to change. She graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic, opened her own practice at the age of 22, lived the successful life and recently sold it to go on a life journey of helping others find happiness within. She talks about her life journey, growing up feeling different, her struggles with self-harming, self-sabotaging, addiction to porn and how she overcame her struggles by finding the answers within. Sarah has a podcast on iTunes called Journey to Authenticity, check it out.

Kev is a recovered addict today. His story was different only a year ago and he has come on the show to discuss his incredible story in addiction and how he was able to overcome it. He now lives a fulfilling life, he loves life and helps other addicts like him find recovery from addiction. Alcohol and drug addiction is killing people everyday and we hope Kev's incredible story can help you change your life or simply look at life in a different and more appreciative way. Life is amazing. I hope you enjoy the show, please share it, leave your comments and rating. If you are currently struggling with any form of addictive behaviours, please go to our website www.happyaslarrygroup.com, contact us directly and we will help you find a solution. Life is worth living and we can show you the way.

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Lucy Kuy, she is a trainee therapist, currently studying a Master's Degree in Addiction Therapy and Psychology in London. Before this, she was abused mentally, physically, sexually and left to fend for herself, chasing a dream of one day becoming a singer. She suffered with mental health issues, alcoholism and was able to overcome huge adversities and today dedicates her life and career helping men and women live better lives. Listen to her incredible story and how she changed her life completely. Her book is available to buy on amazon kindle: Sing for Grandad: A survivor's story.

This is my first episode and I will be introducing myself as well as telling you a little about my podcast. Enjoy the journey and stay tuned for more incredible episodes.