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Mentioned in 21 episodes
The Power of Fun
How to Feel Alive Again
Book • 2024
In this book, Catherine Price makes the case that 'True Fun'—defined as the combination of playfulness, connection, and flow—is crucial for our well-being.
She weaves together scientific research and personal experience to reveal the mental, physical, and cognitive benefits of fun.
The book provides a practical, personalized plan to help readers achieve better screen/life balance and incorporate more fun into their lives without feeling overwhelmed.
Price argues that by prioritizing True Fun, individuals can become happier, healthier, more productive, and less stressed, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
She weaves together scientific research and personal experience to reveal the mental, physical, and cognitive benefits of fun.
The book provides a practical, personalized plan to help readers achieve better screen/life balance and incorporate more fun into their lives without feeling overwhelmed.
Price argues that by prioritizing True Fun, individuals can become happier, healthier, more productive, and less stressed, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
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in the context of discussing fun and its components.


Laurie Santos

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#139 Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness
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as her book on finding joy and fun.

Catherine Price

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#921 - Catherine Price - How To Defeat Your Social Media Addiction
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as the author of the book discussed in the podcast.


Brett McKay

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Come Alive Again by Having More Fun
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as the basis for the podcast episode, highlighting 

’s research on fun.

Alie Ward


Catherine Price

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Funology (YES, FUN) with Catherine Price
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as Catherine Price's new book about the importance of fun in life.


Laurie Santos

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Laurie Has Fun... Part 1 ICYMI
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as a resource for understanding fun and how to incorporate it into life.


Laurie Santos

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How to be Happier at Work (with Dan Harris)
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as a guide for her mission to have fun.


Laurie Santos

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Laurie Has Fun... Part 2 ICYMI
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as the author of 'The Power of Fun', discussing the importance of prioritizing fun for resilience.


Julia Furlan

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How to have more fun
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as an example of Catherine Price's work on the impact of phones on our lives.

Joe Saul-Sehy

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How To Waste Your Life (or hopefully, not) SB1710
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as a book containing the 'head, heart, mouth' principle.

Dave Crenshaw

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1055: The One-Minute Trick to Defeating Procrastination with Dave Crenshaw
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as a charming and profound book about the importance of fun in our lives.


Caleb Bissinger

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THE ESSENTIALS: Our Favorite Moments From Season 4
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at the end of the podcast as another book by the author.


Elahe Izadi

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How to reset your relationship with your phone
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as an author who discusses the importance of play and fun.


Dan Harris

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How to Fight Languishing (at Work and Everywhere Else) | Adam Grant
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, referring to Catherine Price's insights into how phones detract from present enjoyment and future fun.

Joe Saul-Sehy

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Mid-Year Financial Reset: Key Takeaways from the First Half of 2025 (SB1708)
Mentioned by Catherine Price as a book that takes an empirical approach to fun and how to build it into your life.

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62. The Big Lies & the Truth About Happiness with Dr. Laurie Santos
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while discussing how our phones have taken over and limited our ability to have fun.

Trisha Price

EP 535 - CPO Rising Series: Pendo CPO on Product Leadership in the AI Era
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as the book on fun written by 

, the guest in this episode.

Alie Ward


Catherine Price

FUN with Catherine Price
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as a resource for understanding and prioritizing fun in life.


Laurie Santos

Laurie Gets a Fun-tervention (Part One)
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as a resource for understanding and incorporating fun into one's life.


Laurie Santos

Staying Sane at Work | Laurie Santos
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and Jessi Hempel as a guide to rediscovering fun in daily life.


Rufus Griscom

FUN: How to Have More of It