Tal Ben-Shahar is American and Israeli professor and author in the areas of positive psychology, organizational psychology and leadership. Tal sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss his road from squash player to Harvard professor, his trick for mitigating road rage and his psychological approach to solving structural problems. Tal gives tips on build ... Show More
Jul 15
Grant Achatz (award-winning chef)
Grant Achatz (Alinea, Next, The Aviary) is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and culinary innovator. Grant joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in small-town Michigan working in his family's diner, rebuilding a GTO with his father, and discovering the emotional power of ... Show More
1h 47m
Jul 13
Jackie Tohn Returns
Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This, The Boys, GLOW) is an actress, comedian, and musician. Jackie joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up on Long Island with two gym-teacher parents, discovering her BRCA mutation after her father’s cancer diagnosis, and becoming an advocate for g ... Show More
2h 1m
Jul 2020
E156 The Science of Happiness With Tal Ben-Shahar
<p>Today we take a deep dive into Happiness with teacher, author, and lecturer Tal Ben- Shahar. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history, <em>Positive Psychology</em> and <em>The Psychology of Leadership</em> and shares his knowledge on these topics to ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2020
The Secret Skill Of Cultivating Happiness with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
In this episode, we have one of our all-time favorite guests back on the show, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. We dig into how to cultivate more happiness in your life, the habits of the world's happiest people, how we can continue to cultivate relationships during COVID, and more!See Privac ... Show More
40m 37s
Nov 2020
Tal Ben-Shahar | Happier, Even Now
<p>Growing up in Israel, Tal Ben-Shahar wanted to be the best squash player in the world. He turned pro at a young age and quickly rose up the ranks. Then a strange thing happened, he achieved his dream, but crashed hard, realizing it didn’t make him feel how he thought it would. ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2021
Tal Ben Shahar - How to Improve Your Mood, No Matter What Life Throws Your Way
Got the Covid Blues? Want to feel some moments of joy? Or are you feeling good and looking to feel even better? Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, a “professor of happiness” gives us practical tools and insights into improving our mood, no matter what we are currently feeling, and permission to ... Show More
39m 49s
May 2020
#44: The Science of Happiness - Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD
Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD taught the most popular course in Harvard history and helped give rise to the positive psychology movement with his research into happiness. He lectures and consults globally for multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and educational institutions a ... Show More
35m 31s
May 2024
The 5-Step Scientific Method to Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar
Is there a secret to finding joy and happiness in life even when you’re struggling?If you search the internet for advice on how to be happy, you will come across an ocean of results. Experts tout suggestions like getting good sleep, eating a nutritious diet, practicing gratitude ... Show More
20m 50s
Oct 2023
The Search for Meaning with Professor Alexander Batthyány
Tara sits down with the author of “Threshold,” Professor Alexander Batthyány, to discuss positive psychology, existentialism and the border of life and death. They also discuss finding meaning and purpose in life.Follow Professor Batthyány on Social Media:Google Scholar: https:// ... Show More
57m 14s