Happiness Podcast

Happiness Podcast

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#608 Speak No Regrets: The Psychology of Holding Your Tongue

We have all experienced the intense, immediate urge to lash out when we are hurt or angry, only to look back hours later with deep regret. In the heat of the moment, anger convinces us that our harsh words are absolutely necessary, but time almost always reveals a different truth ...  Show more

#607 Mastering the Art of Adaptation

Life is defined by unpredictable seasons and sudden transitions. Sometimes, we find ourselves thrust into circumstances we never chose—a health challenge, a career shift, or an unexpected limitation—and it feels as though our freedom has been taken away. In this episode, we are g ...  Show more

#606 The Portable Sanctuary: Anchoring Peace in a Chaotic World

When we step out of our normal routine—whether we are navigating the chaos of an international airport, waking up in a completely new time zone, or just facing an unpredictable day—it is incredibly easy for the mind to feel unmoored and anxious. We often believe that peace requir ...  Show more

#605 The Therapy of Time: How History Shrinks Our Anxiety

When we are caught in the grip of anxiety, our perspective shrinks. A single stressful email, a difficult conversation, or a temporary setback can feel like a world-ending catastrophe because our minds are zoomed in entirely on the present moment. In this episode, we are going to ...  Show more

#604 Thinking Makes It So: Shakespeare's Guide to Inner Peace

Over four hundred years ago, William Shakespeare wrote a line in Hamlet that perfectly captured the foundation of modern cognitive psychology: 'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.' We spend so much of our lives trying to control external events, believi ...  Show more