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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks
Happiness
Mental Health
Emotional Self-Management
Dark Triad
Human Relationships
Personal Development
Anxiety
Stoicism
Happiness Science
Love
Satisfaction
Hoda Kotb
Change
Relationships
Gratitude
Metacognition
Workplace Productivity
Triune Brain Theory
Marcus Aurelius
Self-Governance

Hi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, columnist at The Free Press. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness, blending neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how to live better and be happier. Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting edg... more

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In this special one-year anniversary episode of Office Hours, I'm joined by six young adults to discuss the modern crisis of meaning and why so many people feel disconnected despite having more ways to connect than ever. Together, we explore why frie... more

We usually think generosity means helping other people. But what if accepting help is generous, too?

In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why letting others help us can be a gift. We’ll look at the science of why helping makes people happier, ... more

It's easy to assume that we'd be happier if we lived somewhere with more sunshine. But how much does sunlight actually matter?

In this episode of Office Hours, I examine what the research says about the relationship between sunlight and happiness, w... more

Most people don't start with huge lies. They start with little white lies meant to avoid conflict, spare someone's feelings, or make life a little easier. But what if those small compromises are quietly making us less happy?

In this episode of Offic... more

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Ryan Holiday
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Episode: Four Practical Ways to Live Like a Stoic with Ryan Holiday
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Rainn Wilson
Actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in The Office and a practitioner of the Baha'i faith
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Episode: Fame ruined me, but faith saved me: Office Hours meets The Office, with special guest Rainn Wilson

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Arthur Brooks
Host of Office Hours with Arthur Brooks; social scientist and professor focusing on happiness science

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Interesting topics

    Interesting podcast to listen to! I only wish that Arthur wouldn’t use the phrase “what it comes down to” so frequently in every episode, as it becomes quite annoying after a while.

    Audible
    4
    Anonymous
    United States2 months ago
  • Arthur Brooks' books on happiness, meaning of life, and strengths throughout our career are so, so good. His podcasts give a nice bite-sized dose on those topics that I find very helpful.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ransom
    2 months ago
  • Great show

    My favorite (new to me) podcast. I love that Arthur asks us to learn about the components of happiness, apply that knowledge to our lives, and then share that knowledge with others…the best way to learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kdogred
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful and useful information

    I love Office Hours with Arthur Brooks. I’ve shared some insights with my husbands and try to model what I’m learning. My only issue with the podcast is there isn’t a distinct break between the podcast and ads. Most podcasts let the listener know there’s going to be an ad break and when they’ve returned- with a jingle, or an announcement. However, this podcast seamlessly goes into the ad and it’s confusing because you think you’re still listening to what Arthur is explaining, but it’s actually a... more

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    4
    Nickinack
    United States3 months ago
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Why You Should Let People Help You More
Q: Where do you find good texts or questions to contemplate?
He suggests engaging with religious texts or classical philosophy through practices like Lectio Divina, analytical meditation, and reading Plato's dialogues to cultivate Aporia and deep contemplation.
Use Music to Change Your Brain and Get Happier
Q: Dane Jackson, do you have any suggestion on where someone with little to no experience with classical music can start in understanding and thus further appreciating classical music?
The host suggests starting with YouTube resources like Howard Goodall's Story of Music and Leonard Bernstein's Harvard Norton Lectures to build exposure and context, then gradually exploring more deeply with guided listening and education.
Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
Q: How can one remedy the physiology of anger and sadness stemming from betrayal and pursue a meaningful life with someone who hurt them?
The episode points to the forgiveness literature, including a structured Reach model (Recall, Empathize, Altruistic gift, Commit to forgive, Hold) as a practical method to heal and move forward with relationships.
Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
Q: What is the difference or similarity in grief that arises from loss through death versus loss through divorce?
Grief from both causes can be intense and highly individual; generally, death tends to be more severe, but the literature shows that outcomes vary widely, and the healing approach should be similar regardless of the cause.
How to Stay in Love with Your Soul Mate, with Special Guest Ester Brooks
Q: Are there any tweaks to the typical morning protocol for women, particularly around menopausal changes?
The guests note that routines should be tailored to individual needs and that there is no one-size-fits-all protocol; emphasis is on adapting routines to personal health and context rather than following rigid rules.

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This show explores how science-backed insights from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and religion can boost everyday happiness, relationships, and meaning. Episodes span topics like generosity, burnout, love and marriage, grief, friendship, music, time off, and healthy living, often weaving personal stories with research findings and practical steps. A recurring strength is translating complex science into actionable guidance, with guest interviews and sponsor integrations that cover well-being tools and programs. The style tends toward thoughtful, evidence-based self-improvement, with occasional critiques about ad pacing and emphasis on faith and spirituality seeming to influence some topics more than others.

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