Love Lessons from the "Masters of Relationships"
Some people are just good at building and maintaining healthy partnerships. In their 'Love Lab", the married researchers Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman have seen how certain couples int...
12 Feb 202445min
The Sweet Smell of Happiness
Does happiness have a scent? Dr Laurie has been trying to remove the bad smells in her life and bring in more fragrances that enhance her wellbeing. But she's noticed that some of the smells that brin...
5 Feb 202451min
How Getting Active Can Make You Happier
Busy scientist Adam Aron had too much on his plate to think deeply about climate change - until he read a scary report about what lay in store for the planet if no one acted to cut greenhouse gases. ...
15 Jan 202420min
Being Green Doesn't Mean Sacrificing Fun... or Cutting Out Meat
We often think of fighting climate change as a drain on our happiness - it'll mean sacrificing the things we love, like air travel or eating hamburgers. But researchers Jiaying Zhao and Liz Dunn have ...
8 Jan 202427min
Why our Brains Don't Fear Climate Change Enough
Humans are great at reacting to mortal danger... but only sometimes. Unfortunately, some risks to our safety and wellbeing don't set off alarm bells in our brains. Climate change falls into that categ...
2 Jan 202437min
When Stalin Killed the Weekend - A Happiness Lab/Cautionary Tales Crossover
Time off work is vital for your happiness. So what would you do if you couldn't take the same rest day as your family and friends? Would you quit your job? What if it was the murderous dictator Stalin...
18 Des 202336min
Build The Life You Want from Oprah's Super Soul
Enjoy this episode of another show you might like: the Build the Life You Want Super Soul Podcast. Oprah and Arthur Brooks offer listeners a better understanding of the science behind happiness and wh...
15 Des 202354min
Is There a Gen Z Happiness Crisis? Dr Laurie Meets the US Surgeon General
Have we created a culture where young people prioritize good grades, social media likes and constant hustling over the important wellbeing pillars of sleep, friendships and free time? Dr Laurie Santos...
11 Des 202335min
