The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

The Happiness Lab Meets No Stupid Questions

Aug 9, 2021

Angela Duckworth, a renowned psychologist and host of the No Stupid Questions podcast, joins Dr. Laurie Santos to explore the intricacies of happiness. They discuss the importance of social connections and the curious idea of taking separate date nights for dinner and movies. They dive into the unexpected idea that imagining potential misfortunes can enhance our appreciation for what we have. The conversation reveals how even negative life changes might serve as unexpected gifts, challenging our perceptions of happiness and fulfillment.

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Intro

2min

The Chameleon Effect: Accents and Behavior in Multicultural Interactions

9min

The Enigma of Mirror Neurons

3min

The Dynamics of Imitation and Code-Switching in Social Contexts

2min

Exploring Restlessness Amidst Success

4min

The Emotional Treadmill: Navigating Happiness

17min

Exploring Gratitude Through Psychological Exercises and Debunking Misconceptions

5min

There are no stupid questions when it comes to discussing happiness - so Dr Laurie Santos has joined forces with fellow psychologist Angela Duckworth (host of the No Stupid Questions podcast from Freakonomics Radio) for a special crossover episode to talk about how we all want to fit in; why we should do dinner and movie on separate date nights; why we should imagine bad things happening to our homes; and why a change for the worse in your life can actually be a happiness gift.

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