As we wind down this series, a paradox remains in our pursuit of happiness—joy comes to those who have known pain. In order to overcome struggle—breakups, illness, even death—we must first accept and acknowledge its inevitability. Exploring the darkness of our suffering may seem counterintuitive, but often it’s the only way to see the light.
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Nov 2021
How to Build a Happy Life: Identify What You Enjoy
In adulthood, many of us are forced to recalibrate our relationship with joy. As responsibilities multiply exponentially, time grows limited, and challenges mount, it becomes harder to make time for fun, let alone remember what it feels like. As we explore the key components of h ... Show More
42m 24s
May 2022
Trailer: How To Start Over
In this series, Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan analyzes what it takes to change our relationships, our work, and our perspective—with a practical approach to one of life’s greatest mysteries: how to start over. Change can be really hard. Inertia is powerful, mortgages and marr ... Show More
2m 46s
Jun 2024
3200: How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places This Summer by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Happiness & Being Happy
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Episode 3200:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the elusive concept of joy in "How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places this Summer," emphasi ... Show More
11m 11s
Feb 2023
469: How to Achieve Inner Peace
<p>Have you ever wondered how some people are able to remain relaxed, calm, and seem to be genuinely happy no matter what life throws at them, while others seem to live in a constant state of stress? What's the first (albeit smaller) group's secret? </p> <p>If you're someone who ... Show More
42m 50s
Jun 2024
3221: Living a Life of Joy by Steve Pavlina on Finding Happiness & Intentional Living Decisions
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Episode 3221:
Explore the profound simplicity of attaining joy with Steve Pavlina’s guidance on aligning every decision towards joy ... Show More
10m 4s
Jun 2024
Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness
<p>Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research. </p><p>This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. </p><p>Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2024
Rethinking Happiness, What We’re Getting Wrong | Stephanie Harrison
<p>What if everything society told you about how to find happiness was misleading? My guest Stephanie Harrison, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/44vWmUz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong</em></a>, ch ... Show More
54m 32s
Jun 2024
3220: Now is a Perfect Time to Be Happy by Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Choosing Happiness
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Episode 3220:
Discover the empowering perspective from Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui on choosing happiness regardless of life's condit ... Show More
9m 40s
May 2023
482: How to Regain Control of Your Mental State
<p>How do you feel most of the time? Are you truly happy, grateful, and excited about life?! Or do you struggle with feeling stressed, worried, and overwhelmed, more often than you'd like? </p> <p>Today's podcast is a solo episode, and I'm teaching you how to strengthen your grat ... Show More
38m 8s