Happiness highway

Get on the Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse – the Less Stress Doc! He can help you find your Happy Place and spend more time there!

Episode 22

In this episode, Dr. Gary Sprouse - the Less Stress Doc - has an eye-opening conversation with singer, guitarist and songwriter Mike Matney about navigating the stresses of the music industry. From the pressures of performing to the demands of the business, Mike shares his personal insights on staying balanced and resilient.

With Special Guest Musician Mike Matney

Episode 21

On this episode, Dr. Gary Sprouse talks with Nikki Walton. Her podcast is called Operational Harmony: Balancing Business & Mental Well-Being. Dr. Gary & his wife Terri discuss the stress loop, turning negativity into motivation, forgiveness, and tips for writers who need to overcome social anxiety.

With Special Guest Nikki Walton of Operational Harmony

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Episode 20

Join Dr. Sprouse, the Less Stress Doc, on this episode where he talks with author & "emotional baggage handler" Dallas Collis about his journey - the same journey we're all on - toward peace of mind and happiness. What's in the way? Listen to the story you're tellling yourself. Change your story, change your life!

With Special Guest Dallas Collis

Episode 19

Kelvin Abrams owns 3 businesses & is an author / coach for entrepreneurs. (There's a recipe for stress!) Check out our conversation as we discuss Kelvin's entrepreneurial journey and his quest to help others succeed. He talks about overcoming fear, the importance of knowing your "why" and the importance of having a mentor. We also talked about discovering your purpose and why pets can be a good connection in a dangerous world.

With Special Guest Kelvin Abrams

Episode 18

An enlightening episode about the good works of City of Refuge Baltimore. Executive Director Billy Humphey says the organization aims to bring light, hope & transformation to individuals & families. The goal is to be a one-stop-shop for people in poverty & crisis. Be inspired as Billy talks about being hope dealers, bringing hope to life, and giving people not a handout, but a hand up.

With Special Guest Billy Humphrey

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Episode 17

Dr. Gary Sprouse - the Less Stress Doc - and his wife Terri talk about why we celebrate holidays and how to avoid some of the problems & stresses that people experience. Watch to find out how you can have less stress and enjoy the holidays more!

Special Holiday Episode

Episode 16

The Less Stress Doc and co-host Terri Sprouse talk with Crystal Robinson, wellness & life coach, about discovering your true self, breaking free of expectations and finding your purpose. Crystal refers to a book called The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, noting that when her body started manifesting issues, she had to stop & pay attention. Check out her story as a former engineer and how she now helps others be their best selves.

With Special Guest, crystal robinson

Episode 15

On this episode, our guest Jill Estell tells her powerful story about how reading Highway to Your Happy Place changed her life. It put her on a journey of self-discovery, empowering her to make choices that enhanced her life. She found her Happy Place and her story demonstrates that you can too!

With Special Guest, Jill Estell

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Episode 14

Dr. Gary Sprouse, the Less Stress Doc, and his wife / co-host Terri are joined by special guest Rich Bennett, a podcaster who hosts Conversations with Rich Bennett. Inspiring stories of resilience, the power of kindness, finding your purpose and uplifiting conversations about recovery and hope.

With Special Guest, Rich Bennett

Episode 13

How to stay in your Happy Place even when bad things happen.

Join Dr. Gary Sprouse - The Less Stress Doc - and co-host Terri Sprouse as they are joined by special guest Shirl Dailey. Listen to her tragic story: she's a nurse who had a terrible experience after receiving the mandatory COVID vaccine. Still, Shirl tells us how she managed to stay positive in spite of her circumstances.

Episode 12

All about reducing stress with
Dr. Brian Alman.

Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc, continues his quest to help people find their Happy Place and spend more time there! His guest, Dr. Brian Alman, talks about the impact of childhood trauma, relaxation techniques, and introduces his new app called Enlightn which combines the latest in trauma research with practical strategies for healing and self-acceptance.

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Episode 11

In this episode, Dr. Gary Sprouse and his wife Terri talk about guilt and grief and how to deal with them. They explore the concept of forgiveness - forgiving others and yourself. Watch and listen to find out what you can do to help overcome sad emotions.

The Road to Your Happy Place

Episode 10

On this episode, we redefine safety, embrace the 99% mindset, cultivate realistic optimism so we can face our fears with confidence, building your Happy Place with C.A.S.H. and finding balance to stay alert without stress.

Do you feel safe?

Episode 9

We're all about becoming the best you can be so you can spend more time in your Happy Place!

with Special Guest, Jan Roseberry

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Episode 8

Watch to get rid of all the roadblocks to your Happy Place. This episode talks about a common issue: boredom.

Get on the happiness highway

Episode 7

Finding Your Purpose with Carol Ibex of Foundations Island Yoga

In this episode, I'm joined by Carol Ibex of Foundations Island Yoga and my wife, Terri. We talk about finding your purpose, mindfulness, ikigai, unlocking your bliss, healing from trauma and more. There's so much good stuff for you - check it out!

Episode 6

Meet Dr. Gary's wife Terri and listen to them talk about how you can get on the road to your Happy Place! Find out how to reduce stress and worry less using the Worry Organizer that Dr. Gary developed.

Don’t worry – Be happy!

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Episode 5

Dr. Gary Sprouse talks with his wife Terri about how to get you to your Happy Place. One of the roadblocks is worry and in this episode, you'll find out how to have less worry.

drive on to the happiness highway!

Episode 4

Finding your happy place
everywhere you go

In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives into the pragmatic methods he uses to help others identify and stay in their happy place. Joined by the founder of Deliciously Nutritious, Melissa Sherwood, Dr. Gary invites you to discover a life with less stress.

Episode 3

Stay in your happy place:
Self-esteem part 2

In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives deeper into the topic of Self-Esteem. With such a broad topic, Dr. Gary gives a unique perspective on what this important subject means to him. Joined by the founder of Deliciously Nutritious, Melissa Sherwood, Dr. Gary breaks down pragmatic methods to build self-esteem.

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Episode 2

Start Your Day with Gratitude and Self-Esteem Points

In our next episode, we're diving deep into Dr. Gary's unique perspective on starting your day well using Self-Esteem points. Joined by Melissa Sherwood from Deliciously Nutritious, Gary examines the root of stress and how to manage your self-esteem.

Episode 1

What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, finally ante up and deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our first episode, we're diving deep into Dr. Gary's unique perspective on what leads to stress, as well as his equally unique methods to deal with it.

A brand new way to look at stress