Limitless Healing with Colette Brown

138. Dr. Elia Gourgouris - The Happiness Doctor

April 30, 2024 Season 1 Episode 138
138. Dr. Elia Gourgouris - The Happiness Doctor
Limitless Healing with Colette Brown
More Info
Limitless Healing with Colette Brown
138. Dr. Elia Gourgouris - The Happiness Doctor
Apr 30, 2024 Season 1 Episode 138

In this episode Colette sits down with Dr. Elia Gourgouris who shares his incredible gift of teaching the power of kindness.

Dr. Elia is the president of The Happiness Center, an organization of world-leading experts in the field of Positive Psychology dedicated to creating personal success and happiness. He is also Founding Partner at The Global Institute of Thought Leadership, an organization of bestselling authors, world-renowned speakers, industry experts and pioneering thinkers who all share a common goal: Changing the world of ideas.

He is the author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness, which has been translated in 5 languages. He co-authored the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters. His message is featured in respected publications and media around the world.

With his Positive Psychology background, he has helped thousands of people both in their careers and in their relationships to achieve success and better work-life balance. As a keynote speaker he frequently presents at international conferences focusing on corporate wellness, mental health, positive leadership, building trust & loyalty, and resilience. He is also the Executive Producer and co-host of the new Reality TV show called The Kindness Factor!

Dr. Elia was born and raised in Athens, Greece, where he became a National Swim Champion. He moved with his family to Santa Monica, CA when he was ten. He received his BA in psychology from UCLA, and then went on to receive his MA and PhD in clinical psychology.

Episode Highlights:

02:21: Dr. Elia's grandpa's profound words 

10:14 When and why Dr. Elia realized something had to change

21:16 The power of gratitude. "It's physiologically impossible to be in a grateful state and be depressed."

27:10 Forget the "whens"

35:23 Treat others with love, kindness and respect and expect the same from others

For more information:

Website: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehappinessdoctor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.eliag/
Dr. Elia Gourgouris' Personal Health Assessment
The Happiness Center: https://www.thehappinesscenter.com/
The Kindness Factor Pilot: https://vimeo.com/824553955/819f5b0de9?share=copy

Books:
   7 Paths to Lasting Happiness: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/author/#7-Paths

   7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/author/#7-Keys

______________________________________

Connect with Colette:

Instagram: @wellnessbycolette

Website: Wellness by Colette

Thank you for listening to the Limitless Healing podcast with Colette Brown! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love!

In Health,
Colette

Show Notes

In this episode Colette sits down with Dr. Elia Gourgouris who shares his incredible gift of teaching the power of kindness.

Dr. Elia is the president of The Happiness Center, an organization of world-leading experts in the field of Positive Psychology dedicated to creating personal success and happiness. He is also Founding Partner at The Global Institute of Thought Leadership, an organization of bestselling authors, world-renowned speakers, industry experts and pioneering thinkers who all share a common goal: Changing the world of ideas.

He is the author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness, which has been translated in 5 languages. He co-authored the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters. His message is featured in respected publications and media around the world.

With his Positive Psychology background, he has helped thousands of people both in their careers and in their relationships to achieve success and better work-life balance. As a keynote speaker he frequently presents at international conferences focusing on corporate wellness, mental health, positive leadership, building trust & loyalty, and resilience. He is also the Executive Producer and co-host of the new Reality TV show called The Kindness Factor!

Dr. Elia was born and raised in Athens, Greece, where he became a National Swim Champion. He moved with his family to Santa Monica, CA when he was ten. He received his BA in psychology from UCLA, and then went on to receive his MA and PhD in clinical psychology.

Episode Highlights:

02:21: Dr. Elia's grandpa's profound words 

10:14 When and why Dr. Elia realized something had to change

21:16 The power of gratitude. "It's physiologically impossible to be in a grateful state and be depressed."

27:10 Forget the "whens"

35:23 Treat others with love, kindness and respect and expect the same from others

For more information:

Website: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehappinessdoctor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.eliag/
Dr. Elia Gourgouris' Personal Health Assessment
The Happiness Center: https://www.thehappinesscenter.com/
The Kindness Factor Pilot: https://vimeo.com/824553955/819f5b0de9?share=copy

Books:
   7 Paths to Lasting Happiness: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/author/#7-Paths

   7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/author/#7-Keys

______________________________________

Connect with Colette:

Instagram: @wellnessbycolette

Website: Wellness by Colette

Thank you for listening to the Limitless Healing podcast with Colette Brown! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love!

In Health,
Colette