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 | 296 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHealth & Fitness | |||
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It’s hard to focus on wellbeing when we’re expected to work nonstop until retirement. Taking a break from time to time should be a given, not a privilege.
Dr. Laurie works in one of the few industries that recognizes the importance of extended time... more
Most of us hate asking for favors. We worry about being a burden, coming across as needy, or facing rejection for asking too much. But what if our fear of bothering people is stopping us, and the people around us, from becoming happier?
Dr. Laurie ... more
In recent years, we've heard a lot of unsettling news about the loneliness epidemic and the dangers of social isolation. But could all this talk about loneliness paradoxically be making the problem... worse?
Dr. Laurie unpacks what we get wrong abo... more
What would it take to make you happier? A raise? A promotion? Getting into your dream school? Winning the lottery? It turns out that we’re surprisingly bad at predicting how these events will actually make us feel. When they do make us happier, resea... more
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- Ads make it unlistenable
Great content, ruined by soooo many ads and the annoyingly perky delivery of them.
Apple Podcasts2Ms Mary contrary
United States2 months ago - Too Many Ads
Used to like this podcast and still has relevant content, but feels like over 1/3 podcast is advertisements.
Apple Podcasts3DizzacowUnited States2 months ago - Interesting content, but…
The content is usually pretty interesting albeit fairly shallow, especially when coming from a highly regarded professor, but my real issue is all the ads. So many ads. It’s like a long commercial with bits of podcast sprinkled in instead of the opposite. To hear the ‘psychology expert’ shilling for all kinds of junk really diminishes the experience for me.
Apple Podcasts2GigiTheWonderDogUnited States2 months ago - My favorite podcast
I’ve been listening for a little over 4 years now, and I do really love this podcast. I have gained a lot of very useful knowledge and insight from listening to these episodes, and it has also been a huge help and source of reinforcement and reassurance while on the road to recovery.
The episode I just listened to about if “kids are worse-off today” imo is one of the best episodes of this podcast. I’ve had so many thoughts and questions of my own on this subject, and the discussions as well as ... more
Apple Podcasts5MT-phunkUnited States2 months ago - The Kids are all right
Dear Laurie: I find all your episodes very interesting and inspiring and like the positivity. But I especially like this episode, as I was Harvard Class of 1980 and the quotes really took me back in a very vivid way. I have been very blessed in my life, but like most of us have always had high standards, and so sometimes I remember some of those moments in bright relief and they can bring back sometimes a sense of shame and sometimes a sense of accomplishment but mostly a sense of relief that e... more
Apple Podcasts5Geoffrey Nicholson
United Kingdom2 months ago
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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.
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The Happiness Lab launched 7 years ago and published 296 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 The Happiness Lab include:
1. Dr. Vivek Murthy
2. Fay Bound-Alberti
3. Micaela Rodriguez
4. Emma Gannon
5. Clay Cockrell
6. JR. Martinez
7. Dan Gilbert
8. Andrew McCarthy
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