Nov 29

The Powerful Benefits of Nostalgia & Why Games Are More Than Just Fun - SYSK Choice

Does your place in the family — firstborn, middle child, or youngest — really shape who you are? Birth-order theory has been debated for decades. This episode begins by exploring what science actually says about how sibling order affects personality, achievement, and relationship ... Show More

50m 22s

Nov 27

What Awe and Wonder Do to Your Brain & Why Your Attention Span Is Shrinking

When you’re congested with a cold or flu, getting a good night’s sleep can feel impossible. This episode begins with smart, science-backed ways to clear your sinuses so you can breathe easier and finally get some much needed rest. https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/sleep-better-c ... Show More

49m 56s

Nov 25

Thanksgiving Myths, Foods & Forgotten Traditions- Bonus Holiday Episode

Ever wonder what was actually served at the very first Thanksgiving? Much of what we learned in school doesn’t hold up. In this special bonus holiday episode, we unpack some of the most surprising — and misunderstood — moments in Thanksgiving history. We start with a beloved mod ... Show More

27m 17s

May 2024

Is There A Science To Happiness?

Have you ever wondered: What does it mean to be truly happy? Can our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we feel about our lives? And, most importantly, can we learn to be even happier? Cognitive scientist and Yale University Psychology Professor Laurie Santos ha ... Show More

31m 57s

Jan 2023

319 SelfWork: What's Really Going To Make You Happy? A Conversation with Bob Waldinger

<img src="https://drmargaretrutherford.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/319-SelfWork-with-Bob-Waldinger-2.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="309"/>Bob Waldinger's publicist used these words to describe him - "warm and humble." That can be hard to find… and I knew I wan ... Show More

40m 24s

Jul 2022

Laurie Santos On The Surprising Truth About Happiness & How to Become Happier Today

Today’s guest is Dr. Laurie Santos who's a professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University. Dr. Santos is an expert on human cognition and the cognitive biases that impede better choices. Her course, Psychology and the Good Life, teaches students what the ... Show More

47m 55s

Sep 2023

The Art & Science Of Getting Happier | Arthur C Brooks

In today’s episode, we cover the 4 pillars of happiness with Arthur C Brooks. Arthur is the best selling author of 12 books on topics ranging from economic opportunity to human happiness, and his newest book Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier that he ... Show More

1h 6m

Jan 2021

The Surprising Truth About Happiness with Professor Laurie Santos #151

What is happiness? And can we learn to be happier than we already are? Today’s guest believes we can. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. Her ‘Science of Wellbeing’ course became the most popular in the university’s ... Show More

1h 48m

Jun 2022

Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness

Can you accurately identify what aspects of life make you happy? Would you even know if you found true happiness? Leading psychology professor and happiness expert Laurie Santos dives deep on all the factors that contribute to our happiness, why we spend so much energy pursuing i ... Show More

1h 44m

Apr 2024

What People Don’t Realize About Happiness

Have you ever stopped to ponder what elusive truths about happiness remain hidden in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered? In this episode, Brendon explores the elusive truths about happiness that often go unnoticed. Join Brendon Burchard and Pastor Steven Furtick as they uncover ... Show More

22m 15s

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 ... Show More

20m 50s

Nov 2019

Finding Joy Again

“When you put on your clothes, how do you feel?” asks Ingrid Fetell Lee, designer and author of the brilliantly researched book Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. Fetell Lee sits down with Elise Loehnen to explore how different sens ... Show More

54m 53s

Aug 2023

The Science of Joy: Why You Need It and How to Get It | Ingrid Fetell Lee

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle bu ... Show More

1h 1m

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