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Comedian Paul Ollinger wants you to be happy but let’s not go crazy here, okay? In his new show, Reasonably Happy: the Skeptic’s Guide to Achievable Contentment (fka Crazy Money), Paul will help you find authentic fulfillment through candid conversations with comedians, authors, celebrities, and other remarkable guests who share their failures and foibles, anxiety and addiction, and their grand vi... more

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Laura Delano is the author of Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance. Laura was fourteen years old when she saw her first psychiatrist, which was not something openly discussed at the time in her wealthy hometown of Greenwich, CT. Over... more

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Welcome back to this holiday conversation with ‘Essentialism' author Greg McKeown (see his very impressive resume below). As you set your goals and intentions for 2026, Greg’s insights will be a great way to think through WHAT REALLY MATTERS to you. ... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Delano
Author of 'Unshrunk, A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance', who shares her journey dealing with psychiatric disorders and the pharmaceutical industry.
Intercompass Initiative
Episode: Rewrite Mental Illness w/Laura Delano
Greg McKeown
Author of 'Essentialism' and 'Effortless', sought-after public speaker
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Episode: Find your Essential Intent w/ Greg McKeown
Jeffrey Selingo
New York Times bestselling author and college admissions expert
Episode: Surviving the College Application Process w/ Jeffrey Selingo
Thad Reichley
Husband, father, educator, and pro-level endurance athlete living with stage IV metastatic melanoma.
Episode: Confronting Mortality with Thad Reichley
Rachel Heck
A prolific amateur golfer and current officer in the United States Air Force.
United States Air Force
Episode: Walking Away from Fame and Money with Rachel Heck
Raj Goyle
Candidate for the Comptroller of New York State, Chair and Founder of Phone Free New York
Phone Free New York
Episode: Family, Politics & The American Dream with Raj Goyle | Reasonably Happy
Ed Latimore
Professional boxer and author of Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business, Boxing and the Art of Life.
Episode: Stoic Street Smarts w/ Ed Latimore
Daniel Crosby
Psychologist, behavioral finance expert, and author
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Episode: Why You Will Never Feel Rich w/ Daniel Crosby
Melissa Kearney
Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland and author of "The Two Parent Privilege"
University of Maryland
Episode: Why Two Parents Are Better Than One w/ Melissa Kearney (Encore)

Host

Paul Ollinger
Comedian and host known for his engaging conversations around personal fulfillment and societal issues, often sharing insights through humor and reflection.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 494 ratings
  • College applications

    Go to a school where you are a little above average. Rinse and repeat through life.

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    Interested bystander
    United States2 months ago
  • College applications

    Mostly naive discussion. What a mess.

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    2
    Interested bystander
    United States2 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Interesting!

    Enjoy listening to Paul navigate through some entertaining conversations and topics. Thanks to Chris Hill for introducing this show to his audience. Highly recommend, cheers Paul!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buzz Doyle
    United States2 months ago
  • G

    Paul’s curiosity leads him to dig in

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    1
    ThereYaGoAgain
    United States8 months ago
  • Values

    He prepares for the interviews and readings and asks cogent questions. But ...

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The host's relaxed style is noted for bringing out the best in guests, making for engaging and enjoyable listening.
Many listeners highlight how the content encourages them to think deeper about happiness and their own life situations.
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Rewrite Mental Illness w/Laura Delano
Q: Do you think that you ever had bipolar disorder?
Laura responds that the label of bipolar disorder is a socially constructed diagnosis and questions its validity.
Rewrite Mental Illness w/Laura Delano
Q: What was life like in grade school at your home?
Laura describes her upbringing in Greenwich, Connecticut, detailing the pressure of maintaining appearances and the emotional strain it caused her.
Rewrite Mental Illness w/Laura Delano
Q: Can you share that anecdote, please?
Laura shares a story from her time at Harvard when she called her parents in a crisis, illustrating the intense struggles she faced with her mental health.
Confronting Mortality with Thad Reichley
Q: Tell me about the clinical trial that you're a part of.
The clinical trial involves Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) therapy, which is designed to genetically engineer cells to attack cancer. It offers hope despite low success rates and the need for a lot of hospital time.
Confronting Mortality with Thad Reichley
Q: Tell me about your typical day, and some of the days when things were at their worst, and some of the days when... What's a good day today?
A good day these days is waking up and feeling positive. Mindset still has so much to do with how my day is going to go. I visualize my body fighting the cancer and focus on gratitude and positivity.

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Offering a unique blend of humor and sincerity, this show focuses on the complexities of happiness, fulfillment, and personal stories of struggle and triumph. Host Paul Ollinger engages with a diverse range of guests, including comedians, authors, and experts, as they discuss the intricacies of life, mental health, societal pressures, and the pursuit of contentment. The conversations often veer into candid territory, exploring themes such as addiction, anxiety, and the challenges of balancing aspirations with reality. This podcast aims to resonate with those seeking both entertainment and insight into meaningful life experiences, presenting a skeptical yet hopeful approach to achieving authentic joy.

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1. Laura Delano
2. Greg McKeown
3. Jeffrey Selingo
4. Thad Reichley
5. Rachel Heck
6. Raj Goyle
7. Ed Latimore
8. Daniel Crosby

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