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Laurie Gets a Fun-tervention (Part Two: Beach Party)
In the search for more fun, Dr Laurie Santos leaves her comfort zone and heads for the surf. -
Laurie Gets a Fun-tervention (Part One)
As a kid, Laurie thought fun would always be part of her life. So what went wrong and what can she do about it? -
BONUS: How to Handle Change
What does science say about how to successfully navigate life changes, both welcome and dreaded? -
The Kindness of Strangers
Performing acts of kindness makes us happy... but are we being discouraged for doing nice things for other people. -
You Can’t Always Want What You Like
We can find joy in brutal workouts or hard crossword puzzles... but lack the motivation to even start these activities. -
Let Slip the Dogs of More Happiness
What can we learn from pets such as dogs about living our best lives? -
Boldly Go Like Yuri Gagarin
Why astronauts do strange things before blast-off to calm their nerves and concentrate their thoughts. -
Treating the Pain of a Broken Heart
We all know rejection hurts... but we underestimate how a bit of emotional first aid can ease the pain. -
Why Nostalgia Ain't So Rosy
We all look back fondly on bygone days... but are our memories reliable and are we storing up problems for the future? -
The Happiness Lab Returns August 16
All-new episodes, from applying first aid to the hurt of rejection; to how to succeed in outer space.
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
By Pushkin Industries
You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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