Jan 14
Precision mental health and personalized treatment, with Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD
Depression and anxiety look very different from one person to the next, and finding the right treatment can be a trial-and-error process. But researchers are working to change that. Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD, discuss the emerging field of precision or personali ... Show More
42m 9s
Jan 7
How will AI companions change our human relationships? With Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD
What does it mean to have an AI boyfriend or girlfriend, or to turn to an AI friend for emotional support? Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD, discuss the rise of AI companions and how they may change our human relationships; the differences – and overlap – between AI co ... Show More
47m 44s
Dec 31
Encore: The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD
More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language. Viorica Marian, PhD, of Northwestern University, talks about why speaking multiple languages may have far-reaching cognitive benefits, how the bilingual brain processes language, and how the languages we speak s ... Show More
45m 47s
Feb 2025
The Extra Scoop: How to Be Happy
Every month, "How to be happy" is searched 45 million times on Google. We all want happiness, yet so many struggle to find it. With anxiety and depression on the rise, what’s holding us back?
This week, Dr. David Hamilton — a pharmaceutical scientist, with PhD in organic chemistr ... Show More
26m 4s
Dec 2024
Some happiness is predetermined. The rest is up to you.
Happiness, it turns out, comes down to a science — even though what makes each of us happy can vary pretty widely. Host Cristina Quinn talks to happiness scientist Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at UC-Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, about exactly what makes us ha ... Show More
12m 53s
May 2024
#485 Beyond Happiness: Mastering the Art of Change
Beyond Happiness: Mastering the Art of Change In a world obsessed with finding lasting happiness, this podcast takes a different path. Instead of chasing an elusive perfect state, we explore the art of adaptability and resilience. Life is full of ups and downs, unexpected twists ... Show More
15m 19s
Jul 2025
The Science of Happiness: How Hope, Hunger, and a Simple Formula Can Redefine Your Financial Life with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana
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
39m 41s
Jul 2024
258: The Science of Happiness: The Path to True Joy with Stephanie Harrison
<div>What if true happiness isn't about chasing achievements, but about embracing your authentic self and making a positive impact on others? In this episode, we explore the dynamic between "Old Happy" and "New Happy," inviting you to redefine success on your own terms. Discover ... Show More
48 m
Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happiness, whether technology is making us less happy, and whether it’s possible to w ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Happiness: Why Knowing Isn't Enough</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We've all heard the advice, read the books, maybe even attended the seminars... but if knowing the path to happiness was enough, wouldn't we all be joyful already? On this podcast, ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Why New Isn't Always Better: Finding Joy in the Consistent</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In a world constantly chasing the 'next big thing,' we often overlook the profound power of what's already working in our lives. Today, we're exploring 'Why N ... Show More
