New Season: The Happiness Lab Returns April 27

Apr 23, 2020 Episode Page ↗ Transcript ↗

Overview

Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale University well-being expert, explores the science of happiness, revealing common misconceptions and offering insights to improve well-being. The new season of The Happiness Lab launches April 27th.

At a Glance

3 Insights

1m 16s Duration

4 Topics

Deep Dive Analysis

4 Topic Outline

Introduction to the concept of 'gripes'

Dr. Laurie Santos and Yale's well-being class

Challenging common beliefs about happiness

Preview of guests and new season launch

2 Questions Answered

What is the core premise of The Happiness Lab podcast?

The podcast, hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, shares the science of happiness, drawing from her Yale University well-being class, and aims to challenge listeners' misconceptions about what truly makes them happier.

Does money contribute to happiness?

According to the science discussed, money can buy a little bit of happiness, but it does not buy a lot of happiness.

3 Actionable Insights

1. Re-evaluate Happiness Beliefs

Challenge your existing beliefs about happiness, as the common understanding of it is likely incorrect.

2. Money’s Limited Happiness

Understand that while money can contribute to some happiness, its overall impact is limited and it does not buy a lot of happiness.

3. Find Good in Adversity

Actively look for good things, even when circumstances are difficult, because they can be found even in the worst situations.

2 Key Quotes

Everything you think you know about happiness is probably wrong.
Dr. Laurie Santos

Money does buy a little bit of happiness, but it doesn't buy a lot of happiness.
Dr. Laurie Santos

1 Key Numbers

April 27th

Launch date for the new season of The Happiness Lab The date the new season of the podcast begins.