Would you rather be comfortable or happy? We often conflate comfort with happiness but they are not the same thing. You can be comfortable without being happy. For instance, you may find it pleasurable to doom scroll but is it really bringing you happiness? At the same time, you can be physically uncomfortable but happy such as when you have gone for a long ... Show More
Feb 2
Ep 148. Roan Steele - Why Belief Outlasts Talent
In this week’s episode, we sat down with Roan Steele, current Collingwood Magpies AFL young gun and mature-age recruit who fought his way through the VFL and WAFL before being selected in the 2025 mid-season draft. While many people picture footballers as having a smooth, linear ... Show More
48m 42s
Sep 2025
330. The psychology of happiness
Happiness often feels like a simple goal - something we’re told to chase or “find” if we’re lucky. But it’s not just about good moods or quick wins. True happiness is more subtle, shaped by how we show up in life, the people we surround ourselves with, and the meaning we create a ... Show More
55m 39s
Oct 2024
362. Greatest Hits: Confidence, Happiness & Self-Safety
Have you ever thought about what a truly fulfilling life might look like to you? Not just a life that includes more fleeting moments of happiness -- but a life that's sustainably joyful, calm, and rewarding.Join me for this Greatest Hits episode to hear the difference between the ... Show More
14m 33s
Jul 2025
#374 - Avoiding It Isn’t Making It Easier—It’s Making You Miserable
<p>In today’s episode of <em>The Business of Happiness</em>, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites you to reclaim your well-being, not someday, but <em>now</em>. Through personal stories and honest reflection, she unpacks how your happiness isn’t just allowed, it’s essential. You’ll hear ... Show More
26m 58s
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Does it feel like you’re doing all the ‘right’ things but you’re still not happy? Does it feel like everyone around you seems to be happier than you, and you feel so guilty about it?</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists speak with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, author of Build the Life You Want, about the art and science of happiness.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discussed in this episode: </p> <p dir="ltr">How do I deal with the intense dissatisfaction I feel when I struggle ... Show More
