The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin IndustriesThe Happiness Lab is serving up scientifically-backed takes this summer that are so hot, even your SPF 50 won’t protect you.
With the help of behavioral scientists, historians, and cultural critics, Yale psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos challenges some of our biggest assumptions about what it takes to live a good life. Dr. Laurie explores topics like why we should forget about TMI and lean into ove... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 7 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHealth & Fitness | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
When we’re exhausted, overworked, or just going through a difficult time, our instinct is often to put our heads down and simply focus on getting through it. But those serious moments may actually be when we benefit from a little silliness and absurd... more
Today we're sharing author Eric Zimmer’s interview with Dr. Laurie on The One You Feed podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Laurie Santos discusses the importance of taking small steps to happiness and the science of mindful living. She reminds us that h... more
Most of us are familiar with this frustrating pattern: you set a goal, start off strong, but then lose motivation and end up right back at square one. Why does it seem so hard to change — even when you have a plan in place? Turns out, you may be aimi... more
Your brain is changing all the time, whether you realize it or not. Everything from your hobbies and chores to the media you consume can physically shape it. So how can you make sure it’s changing in ways that actually serve you?
Laurie speaks with... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- Great content but don’t love sing song voice
Great content but wish I didn’t find the sing-song cadence so challenging to listen to. I wish Laurie would just speak in her normal voice rather than try to sound like a radio host. I’m not sure why it bothers me so much but it really does keep me from listening.
Apple Podcasts4FrisaLis
United States21 days ago - Episode Idea
I LOVE this podcast!! Maybe an episode on procrastination?
Apple Podcasts5Springstep WillowbreezeUnited States22 days ago - High-Quality and Insightful
Dr. Laurie Santos is an excellent interviewer, and I really enjoy the format of the show. Hearing the conversations followed by Laurie's narration breaks up the interviews nicely and keeps each episode engaging. The production feels very high quality, and the topics are consistently insightful and thought-provoking.
Apple Podcasts5Haydenhelin
Canadaa month ago - Advertisement ruined everything
The amount of ads is insane
Apple Podcasts1cheapseedtoolUnited Statesa month ago - Sabbatical episode
I typically enjoy this podcast. However, the sabbatical episode truly does not represent a lot of working Americans. Labor, customer service, and people who work multiple part time jobs will never have this privileged opportunity.
Apple Podcasts4TangledTangentsUnited Statesa month ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #188 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #30 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Italy/Society & Culture |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Happiness Lab
What is The Happiness Lab about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A scientifically grounded exploration of happiness, behavior, and human connection, blending psychology, history, and cultural commentary. Episodes challenge common assumptions about wellbeing—ranging from solitude versus loneliness to how money, time, and social bonds shape joy—while showcasing a rotating cast of researchers, historians, and writers. Noteworthy is the consistent use of rigorous research paired with practical guidance, plus occasional cross-podcast collaborations that broaden perspective. The show often features accessible, evidence-based frameworks to help listeners rethink everyday choices and relationships, making it a strong fit for audiences who want actionable insights backed by science and history.
Where can I find podcast stats for The Happiness Lab?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Happiness Lab. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Happiness Lab and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The Happiness Lab get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Happiness Lab, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for The Happiness Lab?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Happiness Lab, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does The Happiness Lab have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The Happiness Lab has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to The Happiness Lab?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Happiness Lab:
1. A Slight Change of Plans
2. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
3. Hidden Brain
4. The Science of Happiness
5. The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant
How many episodes of The Happiness Lab are there?
The Happiness Lab launched 7 years ago and published 301 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact The Happiness Lab?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Happiness Lab?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Happiness Lab from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Happiness Lab?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Happiness Lab. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on The Happiness Lab?
Recent guests on The Happiness Lab include:
1. Richard Davidson
2. Angela Duckworth
3. Fay Bound-Alberti
4. Micaela Rodriguez
5. Emma Gannon
6. Clay Cockrell
7. JR. Martinez
8. Dan Gilbert
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.