We begin our 41st episode: Got Courage? by introducing Zoey, the miracle pug, who has overcome tremendous challenges and is brilliant – a courageous dog indeed. The word courage is rooted in the word heart, spirit, and inner strength and when you encourage someone, you inspire courage. Arlaana and Carla discuss the various types of courage: moral, physical, mental, emotional, sharing examples from their own lives and others and encourage each of us to develop a little or more courage.

How do you transform a poisonous condition or situation in our lives, families and societies into medicine, or something beneficial? Arlaana and Carla explore examples from science, history, and their personal lives to show how what may appear on the surface as negative may actually be medicine in disguise – an impetus to transform obstacles into benefits. It's all about challenging adversity by taking courageous actions.

Our justice system is rooted in reward and punishment. A rejuvenated system based on the Law of Cause and Effect would have resounding implications. Arlaana and Carla explore how justice has been perceived throughout history and how we can view justice in a more humanitarian and responsible way based on Buddhist philosophy. We share our personal experiences and imagine a justice system based on accepting personal responsibility for our actions and the accompanying effects. We also share how progressive prisons have reduced recidivism rates worldwide.

Being human is special and remarkable and has challenged philosophers throughout the ages. How we live determines whether we become more human or less human. Arlaana and Carla share their journey on becoming a free, responsible, happy, successful human being. We also pay homage to our animal friends too!

This title says it all. Is it all about money, or should we treasure the immaterial just as much or even more? How does fortune relate to wealth? Arlaana and Carla share the true meaning of wealth, and how building fortune has enabled them to surmount seemingly impossible odds and build happy lives.

Are failures OK? How about mistakes? Imagine if we never experienced either. There would be no discoveries, no growth, no developing resilience, determination and perseverance – qualities that make us human and lead to a happier life. In this episode, Arlaana and Carla share historical, scientific and personal experiences, with a few metaphors thrown in, on how we develop our lives by "Failing Forward."

A symphony of sounds is magnificent because of its blend of unique musical instruments. The same is true for people. Our happiness is derived by our willingness and openness toward others, especially different cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles. There is no "other" but rather a global citizenry of which we are all a part. When we live this way, our lives become enriched and our loneliness begins to dissipate. Of course, we also must also use wisdom in forming our relationships. Arlaana and Carla take our listeners and viewers on a personal and societal journey into diversity and living with appreciation and fulfillment.

Humor is the WD40 of human relationships. It reduces tension, is an icebreaker and is a way to tell difficult truths. Humor provides psychological relief and social commentary. In this episode, Arlaana and Carla share why it's important to live a life brimming with laughter and optimism. They share their own wacky and hysterical experiences, reminding listeners and viewers that we should all live with LOTS OF LAUGHTER! (And Lots of Love, as Arlaana originally thought it meant!)