Jun 9
Build a Summer Spending Plan That Lets You Spend Without Regret
Summer has a way of making everyone a little looser with money. Dinners, trips, long weekends, weddings, beauty appointments, beach days, concerts, random Target runs, and that very dangerous sentence: “It’s summer, I’m just going to enjoy it.” And honestly? You should enjoy it. ... Show More
39m 22s
Jun 2
Why Your Budget Keeps Failing — And the Automatic System That Actually Works
Budgeting has a branding problem. For a lot of people, it feels restrictive, shame-filled, tedious, and honestly kind of like financial punishment. But what if the problem is not you? What if the problem is that what you’ve been calling budgeting is really just tracking where you ... Show More
33m 30s
May 27
What Is a Roth Conversion — And How Can You Do It Wrong?
Roth conversions sound smart. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals later, more flexibility in retirement — what’s not to like? Well… the tax bill today. That part. In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down what a Roth conversion actually is, how it works, a ... Show More
43m 40s
Jan 2025
181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing
<p><em>Why connection is the key to a life well lived.</em></p><p>The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explo ... Show More
24m 9s
Oct 2025
What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness?
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Happiness: What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness? October 8, 2025 | Episode 5198 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gave up chasing happiness years ago. Plot twist: He's happier for it. After almost 20 years and over 5,000 episodes, he' ... Show More
13m 46s
Apr 2025
3550: More Money, Less Happiness: When Money Makes You Miserable by Michael Laurence with Get Rich Slowly
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Episode 3550:
More money can improve life if used wisely. Michael Laurence explores why higher incomes don’t always lead to greater ... Show More
9m 39s
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
Nov 2024
Happiness Hacks That Actually Work (And What You’re Getting Wrong) with the World’s Leading Happiness Expert: Arthur Brooks : 1219
<p><em>What if everything you believe about happiness is wrong?</em> </p><p>In this episode, Harvard professor and world-renowned happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Dave Asprey to unlock the secrets of real happiness, revealing the science behind joy, resilience, and lasti ... Show More
1h 18m
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
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-being, and what really drives lasting happiness. We are discussing his new book: ... Show More