Gad Saad, Ph.D. is the “de facto global therapist” to an ever-growing audience of hundreds of thousands of people through his game-changing work. In this episode, he shares the nature of happiness and how to achieve it. It’s not a merely a changeable mood but a process toward which we can strive by following some basic steps that have been known to humans fo ... Show More
Nov 19
Brandon Tatum: ICE clashes, immigration chaos, race narratives — America is being torn apart on purpose
<p>Former law enforcement officer turned conservative pundit Brandon Tatum — aka “Officer Tatum” — joins Jillian to break down what the media won’t touch. Why are mobs attacking ICE, Border Patrol, and even the National Guard? Why are criminals being protected whil ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 16
Victor Davis Hanson: The Dangerous Ideologies America Is Sleepwalking Back Into
<p>World-class historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow<strong>Victor Davis Hanson</strong> joins Jillian for a masterclass on how <strong>crony capitalism, socialism, communism, and religion</strong> are intertwined — and why the stakes right now could not b ... Show More
1h 29m
Sep 2023
#686 - Dr Gad Saad - 8 Strategies For Avoiding A Life You Hate
Dr Gad Saad is an Evolutionary Psychologist, Professor of Marketing at Concordia University, a podcaster and an author.
In today’s fast-paced world, happiness and contentment often seem elusive. By taking an evolutionary lens on happiness, we can gain deeper insight into why we a ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 2023
The Backwards Law: Stop Chasing Happiness. Become Anti-fragile Instead. | Gad Saad PT 1
Welcome to Impact Theory! I’ve got an exciting two-part episode for today with the intriguing, at-times controversial, Gad Saad. Known for his controversial views and unique approach to life, Gad believes that happiness is not an end goal but a byproduct of specific behaviors. He ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 2023
The Backwards Law: Stop Chasing Happiness. Become Anti-fragile Instead | Gad Saad PT 2
Welcome back to the final part of our two-part episode with Gad Saad. In this segment, we delve deeper into Gad's unique perspectives on life, happiness and truth. He shares the evolutionary reasons for religion, the dangers of confusing equality of opportunities with equality of ... Show More
1h 34m
Nov 2021
#351 Happiness - Finding Happiness by Sailing rather than Rowing through Life
When we sail through life, we listen to our hearts, our passions, and our interests. We chose life courses based on these qualities. When we row through life, we focus on our end goals, regardless of the consequences to our happiness. We will find happiness by sailing rathe ... Show More
15m 37s
Jan 2023
Little Happier: A Truth About Happiness That Confused Me for a Long Time
For a long time, when I tried to understand the nature of happiness, I was confused by one aspect of its nature. Finally, I figured it out: One of the best ways to make ourselves happy is to make other people happy; one of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy o ... Show More
3m 2s
May 2022
How To Become Happier Today (it's easier than you think) with Mo Gawdat #275
Happiness is a choice.
It’s a bold statement, but it’s one I wholeheartedly support. Whether you agree with this statement, or whether the idea sits a little uncomfortably with you, I think you are going to get a lot out of this uplifting conversation. My guest is Mo Gawdat and ... Show More
2h 11m
Nov 2022
More Happier - The Secret of a Successful “Summer of Health,” Hacks for Easier Holiday Prep, and How to Read More
We talk about why Elizabeth managed to make so much progress on her “Summer of Health” and a new hack for getting more reading done—plus we discuss a way to make the holidays easier and more fun.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch ... Show More
20m 15s