The Hope Matrix
The Hope Matrix explores the science of hope, stories of people that put hope in practice, and strategies you can use in your life to maintain a hopeful mindset. The host, Kathryn Goetzke, is also the author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope, and Chief Mood Officer at The Mood Factory. Kathryn, along with her team at her nonprofit iFred, also created Hopeful Minds, the first free global program to teach hope as a skill, available for download at www.hopefulminds.org. Check out all the episodes at www.thehopematrix.com
The Hope Matrix
Episode 11: The Connection between Hope and Happiness, featuring Luis Gallardo
This week’s special guest on the Hope Matrix is Luis Gallardo. Luis is a social innovator and entrepreneur who is dedicated to increasing awareness on the science of happiness, holistic education, and smart innovation. Luis is the Founder of World Happiness Fest, author of The Exponentials of Happiness, and the President of the World Happiness Foundation.
In Episode 12 of the Hope Matrix, Kathryn and Luis explore the connection between happiness and hope. Luis explains how eastern wisdom and western science are giving a holistic solution to hopelessness, and explores the many ways we can manage our stress response and return to a hopeful, happy mindset. Kathryn and Luis additionally discuss the power of contemplation and meditation, and the benefits that these acts of active surrender have on our wellbeing.
For more information about understanding suffering, happiness, and hope, you can see Kathryn and Luis at the virtual World Happiness Event, March 18-23, 2021.