"Cutting edge advice that really works."

-Woman's World Magazine

ABOUT DR. DARLENE MININNI

DR. DARLENE MININNI is the author of The Emotional Toolkit  and 4 Tools To Boost Your Happiness and Beat Stress (St. Martins Press). She is the featured host of The Emotional Toolkit Series on XM radio’s Pink Channel and former producer and host of the Sunday morning radio show The Dr. Darlene Mininni Show in Los Angeles. Dr. Mininni is also a contributor to Dr. Drew's Lifechangers TV show on the CW.

Her advice has been featured on national television, radio and print media including: CNN, PBS, NPR FOX, Woman’s Day, SELF, Marie Claire, COSMO, Ladies Home Journal, WebMD and Prevention. 

Dr. Mininni is an award-winning educator, well-being expert and creator of UCLA’s undergraduate happiness course LifeSkills, a class so popular applications jumped from 30 to 700 in just 18 months. She was the founder and artistic director of UCLA’s Kaleidoscope Self-Help Theatre, a performance program that uses story-telling to change behavior.

Dr. Mininni is a sought-after speaker and workshop leader. She works privately with individuals looking to create both inner and outer success.

She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Public Health.

Darlene's Story

As a young girl, my Dad was ill, and I always wished I could heal him. So when I grew up, I decided to teach others how to live healthier lives. 

But while teaching health at UCLA, I realized something profound -- many students didn't take care of their health because they weren’t happy. I realized that emotions and health were connected in a profound way.

A Crash Course On Life 

Think about your own life. When you’re unhappy, you’re probably more likely to overeat, lose sleep or literally worry yourself sick. The light bulb went off in my head. My students didn’t need a class on health; they needed to learn how to be happier; to navigate life's ups and downs and become strong in the face of setbacks.

So I created a course to do just that.

LifeSkills: A Happiness Course

Thirty women applied to my first class, and by the end of the semester, 100% said their lives were better in every way -- their relationships improved, they were more successful, less stressed and everything "felt easier." In essence, they were happier. Word of these big changes spread, and within 18 months the number of applicants to my class jumped from 30 to 700.

I Struck A Nerve, Big Time!

I was elated to see these lessons were changing students' lives for the better. But I was completely shocked by what happened next.

Many of my students told me their mothers noticed how much happier they were and called them weekly to find out what they were learning in class. One mother even started a discussion group with other women using her daughter's course notes.

I realized I'd struck a nerve.

We all have so many responsibilities and pressures in life. We want simple, step-by-step techniques to transcend the day-to-day and be happy.

That’s why I bring the key lessons of my class to you. Through my seminars, book, free newsletter and private work with clients,  I share the secrets I've taught to thousands of people of all ages.

Using practical strategies and stories, I'll show you how to create well-being from within, overcome obstacles and live the life you truly want.

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Dr. Darlene Mininni
818-342-2067 (Los Angeles)
dmininni@emotionaltoolkit.com