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Pushkin Hosts Celebrate World Happiness Day
Season 8 Episode 10
The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos brings together other Pushkin hosts to mark the International Day of Happiness. Revisionist History’s Malcolm G…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Happiness of Subtraction
Season 8 Episode 9
We often think adding more things to our lives will make us happier - more trips, more activities, more possessions. Sadly our minds find it hard to …
2 years, 1 month ago
Why the "Good Enough" Relationship Beats the "Perfect Partner"
Season 8 Episode 8
Fairy tales and Hollywood rom coms have taught us to expect perfection from a soul mate, but sex and relationships therapist Todd Baratz says we need…
2 years, 1 month ago
A Supercommunicator's Guide to Love and Dating
Season 8 Episode 7
Some people ask searching questions and then really listen to the replies. These so-called supercommunicators make great romantic partners, so can an…
2 years, 2 months ago
Can Couples Learn to Argue Better?
Season 8 Episode 6
No matter how much you love your partner, your relationship will never be totally free from disagreement. And nor should it be, say researchers Dr Jo…
2 years, 2 months ago
Love Lessons from the "Masters of Relationships"
Season 8 Episode 5
Some people are just good at building and maintaining healthy partnerships. In their 'Love Lab", the married researchers Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Sweet Smell of Happiness
Season 8 Episode 4
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. …
2 years, 2 months ago
How Getting Active Can Make You Happier
Season 8 Episode 3
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 th…
2 years, 3 months ago
Being Green Doesn't Mean Sacrificing Fun... or Cutting Out Meat
Season 8 Episode 2
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 hamburge…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why our Brains Don't Fear Climate Change Enough
Season 8 Episode 1
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 …
2 years, 3 months ago