The Happiness Lab
Podcast · 23 episodes · Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos · drlauriesantos.com ↗
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The Happiness Lab
The Unexpected Science of Cats and Happiness
Are cats really as independent and aloof as their reputation suggests?
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Why Happiness Experts Still Struggle to be Happy
Even happiness experts struggle to practice what they preach.
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What Gets Lost When We Text Instead of Talk
We often choose texting or email over a phone call, assuming it’s easier or less awkward. But what might we be missing?
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Finding the Magic in Everyday Life
The things we value can easily fade into the background when they become familiar.
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Want More Joy? Try Taking Yourself Less Seriously
Humor may be less about naturally being funny and more about learning to notice what is funny.
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Why Smaller Goals Can Lead to Bigger Changes
Big plans can feel motivating at first, but they can also be difficult to maintain when everyday life gets in the way.
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A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Changing Your Brain
Our brains are continually shaped by what we experience, which means even small everyday moments can become opportunities for change.
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Stop Doing Things the Hard Way
As a start to the special new “back to school” season of The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie hits the new season with an informative session with Dr. Angela Duckworth about how changing our surroundings can make achievement easier and help bring out our best selves.
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Why Happiness Feels So Hard Today
In a special live episode recorded at Dartmouth College, Laurie Santos is interviewed by happiness historian Darrin McMahon and she talks about why happiness feels so elusive in modern life, what we…
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Why The Pursuit of Happiness Is a Bad Idea
Regret feels bad. But dismissing it entirely, as the popular #noregrets philosophy encourages, may be costing us more than we realize.
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Why “No Regrets” is Bad Advice
Regret feels bad. But dismissing it entirely, as the popular #noregrets philosophy encourages, may be costing us more than we realize.
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The Hidden Beliefs That Shape Your Happiness
As part of The Happiness Lab’s spring cleaning series on well-being, Laurie Santos sits down with Shawn Achor to explore one of the most underexamined forces shaping our lives: the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world around us.
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