Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with ...

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we’re revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we’re rewinding to Simo ... Show More

Scott Galloway and I don’t always see the world the same way, but our friendly debates almost always lead us back to common ground. It’s probably why we enjoy talking to each other as much as we do. If you haven’t heard my friend Scott’s name before, he’s known for being brillian ... Show More

It’s often true that the most challenging conversations are often the ones most worth having. Conversations that bring up strong feelings, different experiences, and questions without easy answers. Policing, and how we can make it better, is one of those conversations.San Leandro ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3680: Benjamin Hardy explores the profound impact of relationships on our health, happiness, and personal growth, drawing f ... Show More

How would you define a “good” life? Is it being married with kids? Traveling with friends? Basking in fame and fortune? The Harvard Study on Adult Development has spent nearly 90 years examining what makes people happy and healthy over a lifetime. The director of the study, Dr. R ... Show More

How does one become truly happy? Arthur Brooks, author and Harvard professor, explains. Throughout his career, Brooks has pinpointed the essence of real happiness. His key insight? Happiness is not just a feeling, it’s a state of mind. In this interview, Brooks shares three prima ... Show More

Could your toughest days hold the secret to personal greatness? It's time to rethink everything you thought you knew about being happy... Arthur Brooks, a renowned happiness expert and professor at Harvard, joins me today to unravel how embracing life's challenges can transform y ... Show More

What if happiness isn’t just a feeling — but a formula? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana — physician, scientist, happiness coach, and founder of the Triple-H Project — to break down his 30+ years of research into human hope, emotional well-b ... Show More

What makes us happy? This question generates wildly different answers. I asked four Nudge listeners and got four different answers. Being the behavioural science nerd I am, I’ve always wondered if there is a scientific answer to this question. Is there a study that reveals the se ... Show More

<p>We sat down with <a href="https://www.drlauriesantos.com/">Dr. Laurie Santos</a>, a renowned professor of psychology at Yale University and the host of the popular podcast <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos">The Happiness Lab</a>.< ... Show More

What’s the secret to living a long, happy life? How do relationships influence happiness and longevity? How does social connection impact stress and well-being? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and author of ... Show More

<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn the surprising science of happiness. </p><p>This is a masterclass on everything you need to know about happiness: what really creates it, the different types of happiness, and 4 easy habits that will make your life better.</p><p>You’ll learn le ... Show More