You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re... more
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Work is a worry. Are we paid enough? Should we be getting promoted quicker? Is artificial intelligence about to replace... more
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Karen Guggenheim was devastated by the death of her husband, Ricardo. She was alive, but dead to the world around... more
Medical doctors are waking up to the importance of happiness, partly prompted by the work of people like Rangan Chatterjee.... more
The US is sliding down the world happiness rankings - but it's the unhappiness of young people that's really dragging... more
Age is the main risk factor for cognitive decline. So with more people around the world living longer, cases of... more
There are certain nations which always top the rankings in the World Happiness Report. What are they doing right, that... more
The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos brings together other Pushkin hosts to mark the International Day of Happiness. Revisionist History’s... more
We often think adding more things to our lives will make us happier - more trips, more activities, more possessions.... more
Fairy tales and Hollywood rom coms have taught us to expect perfection from a soul mate, but sex and relationships... more
Some people ask searching questions and then really listen to the replies. These so-called supercommunicators make great romantic partners, so... more
No matter how much you love your partner, your relationship will never be totally free from disagreement. And nor should... more
Some people are just good at building and maintaining healthy partnerships. In their 'Love Lab", the married researchers Dr John... more
Does happiness have a scent? Dr Laurie has been trying to remove the bad smells in her life and bring... more
Busy scientist Adam Aron had too much on his plate to think deeply about climate change - until he read... more
We often think of fighting climate change as a drain on our happiness - it'll mean sacrificing the things we... more
Humans are great at reacting to mortal danger... but only sometimes. Unfortunately, some risks to our safety and wellbeing don't... more
Time off work is vital for your happiness. So what would you do if you couldn't take the same rest... more
Enjoy this episode of another show you might like: the Build the Life You Want Super Soul Podcast. Oprah and... more
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