Many of us believe that hard work and persistence are the key to achieving our goals. But is that true when it comes to the pursuit of happiness? This week, we kick off a month-long series we're calling Happiness 2.0. We talk with psychologist Iris Mauss, who explains why happiness can seem more elusive the harder we chase it, and what we can do instead to b ... Show More
Nov 10
Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough
<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to ... Show More
1h 30m
Mar 2017
#109 Happiness - How to Find Happiness
Life can be challenging and hard at times. How to find happiness, no matter what is going on in our lives, is the focus of this episode. Learn very specific tools for finding happiness now. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more ... Show More
13m 7s
May 2024
Is There A Science To Happiness?
Have you ever wondered: What does it mean to be truly happy? Can our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we feel about our lives? And, most importantly, can we learn to be even happier? Cognitive scientist and Yale University Psychology Professor Laurie Santos ha ... Show More
31m 57s
Mar 2023
Unlock a Happier Life: 3 Research-Backed Secrets
<p>In this episode, you and I are getting intentional about your happiness.</p><p>Happiness is misunderstood.</p><p>Fortunately, there’s a ton of research that explains why it can be so elusive and, even better, HOW you can create a happier life, starting today.</p><p>Our convers ... Show More
54m 14s
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
Oct 2022
#517: Permission for Happiness
Your happiness comes from your thoughts. In this episode you'll learn how to create the type of thoughts and type of thinking that creates happiness as a result, no matter what is going on in your life that's challenging, negative or hard. Happiness is a choice, and this episode ... Show More
1h 5m