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Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness
Mental Health
Happiness
Mindfulness
Trauma
Relationships
Self-Care
Emotional Well-Being
Forgiveness
Post-Traumatic Growth
Self-Therapy
Hope
Resilience
Self-Compassion
Psychology
Anxiety
Coping Strategies
Grief
Burnout
Community
Emotional Resilience

Dr Mark Williamson hosts inspiring conversations with leading experts, sharing new ideas for a happier and kinder world.

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Designer and author Ingrid Fettel-Lee joins Mark to explore how our surroundings shape emotions and how small, repeatable moments of joy build resilience. Drawing on design, psychology and practical exercises, Ingrid guides listeners through "joy spo... more

In this episode Mark Williamson speaks with Dr. Michael Steger, founder of the Center for Meaning and Purpose, about reclaiming meaning and purpose amid modern life’s chaos.

They explore three pathways to meaning—significance (mattering), coherence ... more

Dr. Sian Williams interviews Dr. Mark Williamson, CEO of Action for Happiness, about his new book Make Life Happier: 23 Practical Ways to Feel Better, Find Meaning and Make a Difference. They explore practical happiness experiments - mindful breathin... more

Mark Williamson interviews Dr. Jessamy Hibberd, chartered clinical psychologist and author of The Overthinking Cure, about how overthinking can spiral into low mood and anxiety and why it often feels like control when it isn’t.

Jessamy outlines a si... more

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Michael Steger
Founder and Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose; Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University
Center for Meaning and Purpose; Colorado State University
Episode: How To Find Meaning with Professor Michael Steger
Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
Chartered clinical psychologist, author, speaker
Self-employed/Author
Episode: How To Stop Overthinking with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
Bob Waldinger
Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Author of 'The Good Life'
Harvard Medical School
Episode: How Relationships Shape Health & Happiness with Prof Bob Waldinger
Katy Milkman
Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and author of 'How to Change'
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How To Change with Prof. Katy Milkman
Mo Gawdat
Author of Solve for Happy and former Chief Business Officer at Google X
Episode: Happier Thinking with Mo Gawdat
Owen O'Kane
Best-selling author and psychotherapist
NHS Clinical Lead
Episode: Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane
Dr. Fred Luskin
A pioneer in the field of forgiveness research and the founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project.
Stanford University
Episode: Letting Go, Finding Peace with Dr. Fred Luskin
Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan
Physiologist, sleep therapist, and author specializing in sleep issues.
Episode: Inner Safety and Sleep with Dr Nerina Ramlakhan
Deepak Chopra
World-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, author of nearly a hundred books.
University of California
Episode: Cultivating Happiness with Deepak Chopra

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Mark Williamson
Host of the Action for Happiness podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Simple ideas that make a real difference

    This podcast offers thoughtful and practical ideas for increasing everyday happiness. What I appreciate most is how accessible the suggestions are. The conversations share simple actions that anyone can try, yet they genuinely help to improve daily life. Inspiring, kind, and easy to follow. A great companion for anyone looking to live a little happier.

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Listeners appreciate practical, easy-to-implement ideas that genuinely improve daily happiness.
Guests bring credibility and actionable insights, making theories feel usable.
The conversations feel compassionate and accessible, not preachy.

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How To Find Meaning with Professor Michael Steger
Q: Jessica asks how to move forward when overwhelmed by multiple meaning-seeking options.
The guidance is to shift from searching to doing, start small with authentic commitments, and allow action and reflection to guide the personal meaning journey rather than endless planning.
How To Find Meaning with Professor Michael Steger
Q: Amanda asks how to live with meaning after retiring from health care work.
Mike suggests identifying which dimension—significance, coherence, or purpose—resonates most for the retiree and finding ways to continue serving others or contributing meaningfully in new contexts, while maintaining a coherent sense of self and a sustainable routine.
How To Stop Overthinking with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
Q: What are the practical first steps to break the cycle?
The first two steps are noticing the overthinking and then broadening the attention through mood-boosting activities like mindfulness or physical activity, which makes it easier to decide what to do next.
How To Stop Overthinking with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
Q: What do we mean by overthinking, first of all?
Overthinking is a pattern where negative moods narrow our attention and lead to repetitive, self-critical, and future-focused thoughts that amplify distress unless we intervene with practical strategies.
How Relationships Shape Health & Happiness with Prof Bob Waldinger
Q: How do we stay away from feeling lonely at times if we are living by ourselves?
It's important to nurture friendships and find meaningful connections, even with those you might not perceive as close, since loneliness is a common experience.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on practical mental well-being, happiness, and healthier relationships, guided by charismatic hosts and a lineup of leading researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders. Topics commonly explored include managing overthinking, behavior change, sleep and stress, forgiveness, self-therapy, and cultivating authentic happiness through community and mindset shifts. Notable strengths include evidence-based approaches, accessible tactics, and guest expertise from academia, clinical practice, and wellness movements, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable strategies and broader cultural perspectives on well-being.

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1. Michael Steger
2. Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
3. Bob Waldinger
4. Katy Milkman
5. Mo Gawdat
6. Owen O'Kane
7. Dr. Fred Luskin
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