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Jan 2025
2h 13m

The Surprising Secret to Happiness (It’s...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
About this episode
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 he has been at both ends of the spectrum on which we might consider happiness lie ... Show More
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