330. The psychology of happiness

When we think about office politics, you might think gossip, favouritism, or power plays - the kind of behind-the-scenes drama that makes work feel draining. But office politics isn’t just about one-upmanship or ambition. At its core, it’s a very human process: how people build t ...  Show more

Homesickness is more than just “missing home", it's a deep sense of nostalgia, grief, longing and also, as psychology will tell us, a unique kind of stress response. In this episode, we break down the psychology of homesickness: why our brains react so strongly when we leave fami ...  Show more

In this episode, we look at why happiness is such a difficult thing to find in our lives. Sponsor: www.joinfightcamp.com/changes The Problem Happiness is one of those things that is constantly out of our grasp. We all chase it, at least to some extent. But quickly realize that th ...  Show more

Happiness: Why Knowing Isn't Enough

We've all heard the advice, read the books, maybe even attended the seminars... but if knowing the path to happiness was enough, wouldn't we all be joyful already? On this podcast, ...

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Happiness: What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness? October 8, 2025 | Episode 5198 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gave up chasing happiness years ago. Plot twist: He's happier for it. After almost 20 years and over 5,000 episodes, he' ...  Show more

We've been taught to chase happiness like it's the ultimate prize, but what if that pursuit is leading us in the wrong direction? In this episode, we explore the idea that happiness is often fleeting, overrated, and even distracting from what truly matters. Instead of fixating on ...  Show more