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The Simple Life Lessons For Happiness | Laurie Santos

Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast.

Dr. Rangan ChatterjeehostLaurie Santosguest
Aug 9, 20231h 27mWatch on YouTube

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EPISODE INFO

Released
August 9, 2023
Duration
1h 27m
Channel
Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. Her ‘Science of Wellbeing’ course became the most popular in the university’s history and has developed into a global phenomenon, with over three million people signing up to study Laurie’s evidence-based strategies for happiness. In this conversation, Laurie shares exactly what those happiness boosting strategies actually are. She also explains how being happy with your life, differs from being happy in your life and how balancing the two is key to overall happiness. We also cover the relationship between money and happiness and discuss the unfortunate reality that when it comes to happiness, our intuition is often wrong. We discuss maximising social connections, being thankful, being present, exercising and sleeping more – things we know are good for us but often lack the motivation to seek out. We also talk about how technology can both help and hinder social connections, how helping others is preferable to helping ourselves, and the incredible benefits of a daily gratitude practice. This is a wide-ranging and uplifting chat that really breaks down the psychology of happiness and Laurie’s suggestions will help you start working towards greater contentment starting today. The best news is that the tools to our happiness are simple and free. #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Sign up to my new newsletter - Friday Five https://drchatterjee.com/fridayfive Order Happy Mind Happy Life. UK version https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp Feel Great Lose Weight is available to order in the UK https://amzn.to/2W6bsOE and in the US & Canada https://amzn.to/2GWPgls Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now in the UK https://amzn.to/2G0XK7l and in the US and Canada https://amzn.to/2EB2oM0 Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution https://amzn.to/2MZ8u8h Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan available via http://amzn.to/2yGfpuB The US version, How to Make Disease Disappear is available via https://amzn.to/2Gj1YEL ----- Listen to all previous podcast episodes on https://drchatterjee.com/podcast or via these podcast platforms by searching for 'Feel Better, Live More'. Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore Acast https://www.acast.com/feelbetterlivemore Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/feel-better-live-more Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6NyPQfcSR9nj0DPDr2ixrK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

SPEAKERS

  • Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

    host

    Medical doctor and host of the podcast "Feel Better, Live More."

  • Laurie Santos

    guest

    Yale professor and happiness researcher known for teaching "Psychology and the Good Life" / "The Science of Well-Being."

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Laurie Santos, The Simple Life Lessons For Happiness | Laurie Santos explores Science-backed practices for happiness: connection, gratitude, giving, mindful attention The conversation contrasts hedonic pleasure (“happy in your life”) with life satisfaction and meaning (“happy with your life”), with the guest arguing both matter and don’t always rise together.

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