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Update from: Amazon
6/29/2025
My book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress is now available as an AUDIObook! And I had the honor of narrating it myself.
Update from: Chesapeake Crier
6/27/2025
Dr. Gary Sprouse Honored with National Indie Excellence® Award for Groundbreaking Stress-Relief Book.
Update from: salisbury independent
6/10/2025
My book Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress won a GOLD Medal in the Independent Publishers Awards competition!
Update from: PR Newswire
5/7/24
The Less Stress Doc Delivers a Roadmap to Less Stress in New Book: Highway to Your Happy Place
Update from: the talbot spy
5/7/24
The Less Stress Doc Delivers a Roadmap to Less Stress in New Book: Highway to Your Happy Place
Update from: Jack Canfield
12/21/23
Jack shares his thoughts on Highway to Your Happy Place on X.
Appearances
Appearance on:
Simple Conversations
7/14/2025
Bursting the Stress and Anxiety Bubble! Dr. Sprouse appeared on the Simple Conversations podcast and the host posted this in the show description: “After 73 episodes of the Simple Conversations Podcast, this might be the most beneficial one I've personally been a part of.” Wow!
Appearance on:
Bump in the Road
7/08/2025
This episode with host Pat Wetzel is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to manage stress, improve their mental well-being, and find their own happy place. Whether you're grappling with challenges in your personal or professional life, Dr. Sprouse’s story serves as a reminder that it's possible to navigate through adversity and emerge stronger.
Appearance on:
To Your Health
6/30/2025
Dr. Gary Sprouse, author & wellness educator, talks with host Esther Avant about:
-Why worry is actually a side effect of a powerful human skill—the ability to envision the future—and how to use it more intentionally
-The difference between guilt and regret (and why it matters)
-Two simple tools you can use right away to reduce stress, worry, and regret
If you want to have less stress and enjoy your life more, check it out!
Appearance on:
Total Entrepreneur: Mind, body, Spirit
6/20/2025
Dr. Gary Sprouse, author & wellness educator, explores how founders can lead not just their businesses, but their biology. We talked about:
• How to recover from burnout without losing your edge
• Why performance is a whole-body equation
• How to take charge of your own energy, focus, and resilience
If you're building something ambitious and want to feel better while doing it, this one’s for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPWUXFUxcVc
Appearance on:
wjz-tv cbs baltimore
4/5/25
Best-selling author Gary Sprouse, M.D. appeared on WJZ and was interviewed by Miana Massey about Stress Awareness Month focusing on mental health. Dr. Sprouse offered insight from his book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress.
Appearance on:
operational harmony
2/21/25
Best-selling author Gary Sprouse, M.D. appeared the Operational Harmony podcast with host Nikki Walton, talking about how to reduce stress, not just cope with it.
Appearance on:
Busboys and Poets
1/13/25
Best-selling author Gary Sprouse, M.D. appeared onstage at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville on January 13, 2025 presenting "Finding Your Happy Place: How to Have Less Stress and More Joy.” It’s based on his book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress.
Appearance on:
Find Your Happy Place and Stay There – Even During the Holidays
12/4/24
Dr. Gary Sprouse presented a seminar “Find Your Happy Place and Stay There – Even During the Holidays” at the Stevensville branch of the Queen Anne’s County Library on December 4, 2024. It was based on his book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress.
Appearance on:
The Last 10% with Dallas Burnett
11/12/24
In this episode of The Last 10%, host Dallas Burnett sits down with Dr. Gary Sprouse, a retired primary care physician turned author and the ‘Less Stress Doctor.’ Dr. Sprouse shares his journey from medicine to helping people manage stress through his book ‘The Highway to Your Happy Place.’ They discuss practical tools like realistic optimism and the worry organizer, aiming to reduce stress without sacrificing the human skill of future envisioning. Dr. Sprouse recounts a thrilling scooter adventure in Salt Lake City and reflects on co-authoring the book ‘Mindset Matters’ with Jack Canfield. He also offers insights into reshaping mindsets and managing stress effectively for business leaders and individuals. Don’t miss this incredible conversation!
Appearance on:
Conversations with Rich Bennett
9/6/24
In this episode, Rich Bennett sits down with Dr. Gary Sprouse, a retired primary care physician and author of "Highway to Your Happy Place". Known as the "Less Stressed Doc," Dr. Sprouse shares his insights on reducing stress and anxiety, revealing how humans’ advanced brain functions contribute to their stress. He explains the concept of a "Happy Place" and discusses how simple tools like planning without fear can help you lead a happier, less stressful life. Dr. Sprouse also touches on the impact of fear, how it hijacks our thinking, and the importance of living in harmony with both the present and future.
Appearance on:
Alimond studio blog
9/1/24
Uncover the secrets to a stress-free life as Dr. Gary Sprouse takes us on his compelling journey from primary care physician to holistic doctor and author. In this transformative episode, Dr. Sprouse introduces his book “Highway to Your Happy Place” and shares the defining moments that shaped its creation. Learn how universal elements like contentment and gratitude can profoundly reduce stress and elevate your overall happiness.
Appearance on:
Drive On with Scott Deluzio
8/29/24
This episode navigates through defining and overcoming worry, practical stress reduction methods, and the impact of traumatic experiences on mental health. Discover actionable steps and personalized advice to help you regain control, find fulfillment, and lead a less stressed life.
Awards
Award win:
national Indie Excellence Awards
6/20/25
Dr. Gary Sprouse, author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress was recently named a Winner in the 19th Annual National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Well-Being category.
Now in its 20th year, this competition recognizes self & independent publishing excellence.
Award win:
Independent Publisher Book Awards
5/27/25
Dr. Gary Sprouse received a Gold Medal in the 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) for his book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. The awards honor the best independently published titles around the world, recognizing excellence & innovation in publishing.
Award win:
Visible Voice Expy
6/27/24
Dr. Gary Sprouse strolled the red carpet at the Golden Gala Awards Ceremony where he received the Visible Voice EXPY award for his podcast, Happiness Highway. Check out the video. “Special thanks to my wife, Terri for co-hosting and to Chad Alvarez at Digital Curve Media & Marketing for producing.”
Award win:
Quilly® award
2024
Gary Sprouse, M.D. received a Quilly® award for his contribution to Mindset Matters, a collaboration with Jack Canfield & best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The Quilly® Award was founded by the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors® to commemorate an author’s achievement of being named to a nationally recognized Best-Seller list.
Award win:
Goody business book award
2024
Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress by Gary Sprouse, M.D. won a Goody Business Book Award. The awards are presented by Goody PR to honor 100% social impact book books, and were recognized in the Top 8 Business Book Awards for 2023 by Write Business Results.