Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
Arthur BrooksHi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, Vanderbilt professor, and 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 research on happiness and explore how to use it to imp... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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In this special episode of Office Hours, part of the Be Hope podcast takeover during the United Nations General Assembly, Simon joins me to explor... more
Dante had a particularly gruesome punishment for the envious: their eyes were wired shut. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why envy is such a powerful happiness killer—and how to stop feeding it in your own life.
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If you’re an introvert, you might not like what the research has to say: Extroverts tend to be happier. But before you start striking up conversations with strangers in the elevator, there’s more to the story.
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Why do so many people drift from faith in early adulthood, only to feel drawn back to it later in life?
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- About envy.
Hello! I quit being envious by understanding that all I have is a gratuitous grace. I didn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it. So I can’t envious about what I others have and I don’t.
Question: My biggest fear is to lose my dad. I know fully that it is an evidence I can’t escape and it’s coming sooner than later. How can I get over it or at least make it less fearful? Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5RoseRMM
Canada11 days ago - The Science of Happiness, Beautifully Explained
Prof Arthur Brooks has a remarkable ability to
make the science of happiness feel deeply personal, practical and intellectually compelling!
Apple Podcasts5Marceteran
United States18 days ago - Insightful and actionable
I’ve been following Arthur Brooks for a while now and have been a listener since close to the launch of his podcast. I always find the information and protocols he shares to be very helpful. I share this podcast with my adult kids and my husband often because there are great nuggets packed into each episode. Arthur is so likable and I enjoy his speaking style and cadence. Give it a listen!
Apple Podcasts5AndiPackUnited States23 days ago - Great listen.
Great brain thought and practices
Apple Podcasts5xirogohUnited Statesa month ago - Helpful insights undermined by the monetizing choices
Taking advice from this podcast has truly increased my happiness in daily life. Dr Brooks presents practical, research-based strategies for living and spreading happiness. His tone is wonderful- approachable, expert, human. However, I’m disappointed by the monetization choices that undermine his message.
For example, his series based on his new book, The Meaning of Life, boils down to- don’t look to complicated tech (like AI) for answers to complex questions (like the meaning of life). The sam... more
Apple Podcasts4alohaeacUnited Statesa month ago
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What is Office Hours about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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Office Hours launched a year ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Office Hours include:
1. Simon Sinek
2. Ester Munt-Brooks
3. Sahil Bloom
4. Codie Sanchez
5. James Patterson
6. Ryan Holiday
7. Steven Pinker
8. Rainn Wilson
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