Go Ahead and Smile

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff Podcast 2026:

Go Ahead and Smile

This week on Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Kristine Carlson focuses on the simple yet powerful practice of smiling at strangers and forming everyday connections.  

Kristine reflects on why the timeless principles from the “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” series are more relevant than ever, providing tools for resilience and healthy psychological functioning when life gets overwhelming. She shares stories about facing challenges calmly and how letting go can make room for solutions and unexpected magic.

You’ll hear Kristine read from “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day” about how even brief, friendly interactions with strangers can create profound ripples of happiness within ourselves and our communities. Discover how being kind and cheerful, even in small ways, is a gift you give yourself and others.

Listen in for practical ways to reclaim joy, anchor your well-being in gratitude, and realize that the smallest gestures truly make a big difference.

Host: Kristine Carlson

Kristine Carlson, New York Times Bestselling author and world-renowned speaker, is passionate about spreading her message of waking up to life with joy and gratitude amidst the ups and downs of their earthly existence.

www.KristineCarlson.com
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