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Is Happiness Contagious? How Other People's Emotions Affect Us
Season 1 Episode 9
The moods of those around us can directly influence how happy or sad we feel. Drawing on psychology and neuroscience, Dr. Laurie teams up with the wo…
6 years, 5 months ago
Decision Fatigue: The Psychology of Choice Overload
Season 1 Episode 8
We tend to think having more options is better, but the science shows too many choices can drain mental energy, increase anxiety, and make us feel wo…
6 years, 5 months ago
Don't Accentuate the Positive
Season 1 Episode 7
We often think positive thinking is the best way to achieve our ambitions - but the science shows it holds us all back. Dr Laurie Santos hears how ch…
6 years, 5 months ago
Why It's So Hard to Stop Intrusive Thoughts—And What Actually Helps
Season 1 Episode 6
How many times have you tried to suppress an unwanted thought, only to ruminate on it even more? Research shows that the brain reacts to attempts at …
6 years, 6 months ago
Caring What You're Sharing
Season 1 Episode 5
Sharing a good experience with another human deepens our enjoyment of the moment... but only if we abide by certain rules. Dr Laurie Santos shows us …
6 years, 6 months ago
Mistakenly Seeking Solitude
Season 1 Episode 4
Technology allows us to bank, shop and dine without talking to another human, but what toll is this taking on our happiness? The inventor of the ATM …
6 years, 6 months ago
A Silver Lining
Season 1 Episode 3
Ice skater Michelle Kwan was all set to win Olympic Gold... but in a major sporting upset she came second. Sharing her story with Dr Laurie Santos, M…
6 years, 6 months ago
The Unhappy Millionaire
Season 1 Episode 2
How can winning the lottery ruin your life - while contracting an incurable disease feel like 'a gift'? Dr Laurie Santos hears about dreams come true…
6 years, 7 months ago
You Can Change
Season 1 Episode 1
You can make yourself happier today. Your life circumstances and personality aren't nearly as important as you think in deciding how happy you can be…
6 years, 7 months ago
Coming Soon: The Happiness Lab Season One
Season 1
Do you want to be happier? Yale's Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will…
6 years, 8 months ago