330. The psychology of happiness

I was recently diagnosed with PMOS, and with that came a lot of questions: why is my body like this, what caused it, will I be able to have kids, how can I fix it? There's a lot of information (and misinformation) online, so today I decided to sit down with an expert to ask all m ...  Show more

The term “Stockholm Syndrome” is used to explain why someone might defend, protect, or feel attached to a person who has harmed them - but why does this happen? In this bonus episode, we explore where the term came from, some famous cases, and how the mind functions to keep us sa ...  Show more

Are you happy? 79% of people believe that happiness comes from things like money and fame, but long-lasting happiness is developed from maintaining a higher sense of well-being. Happiness can be challenging to locate and hold onto if it's easily unhinged, so the key is understand ...  Show more

The Discipline of Happiness (Why Joy Isn't Accidental)

We often imagine happiness as a fleeting emotion, a stroke of luck that comes and goes. But what if true, sustained joy is something we cultivate, not something we stumble upon? "The Discipline of Happiness: ...

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 vs Pleasure (Why Thrills Don't Work)

Happiness isn't about seeking thrills and pleasure. Instead, creating a happy life is about living well every day, every moment of our lives. We can accomplish this by living in the present moments and focusing on the beaut ...