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#191 The Science of Happiness & Creating Fewer Days That Suck with Deborah Mallow

A Voice and Beyond

A Voice and Beyond
#191 The Science of Happiness & Creating Fewer Days That Suck with Deborah Mallow
Jan 05, 2026

Welcome to 2026, a year of fresh energy, renewed intention, and powerful personal transformation.

Today on A Voice and Beyond, Marisa sits down with Deborah Mallow, happiness educator, speaker, wellness advocate, and author of 6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck. Deborah’s journey started in one of the most unlikely places: a gritty New York City subway platform, where a single moment changed the trajectory of her entire life.

In this uplifting and science-backed conversation, Deborah breaks down:

  • What actually makes us happy
  • The neuroscience of stress and why 91% of our worries never happen
  • The long-term health risks of negative emotion
  • How energy, confidence, and mindset shape our days
  • The 6 Keys to a Happier You
  • How food influences mood
  • How to create “your own sunshine,” even on the hardest days

If you’re walking into 2026 ready for more clarity, more joy, more inner peace — and fewer days that truly suck — this episode is for you.


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