In 'Drinking: A Love Story,' Caroline Knapp candidly recounts her 20-year battle with alcoholism. The book describes her life as a 'high-functioning alcoholic,' where she used alcohol to escape personal relationships and the realities of life. Knapp details her descent into alcoholism, influenced by her family dynamics and personal crises, and her eventual struggle to achieve sobriety. The memoir is a powerful and truthful account of her 'tortured love affair' with alcohol and her journey towards recovery, including her experiences with rehab and AA meetings.
In 'Build the Life You Want,' Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey offer a research-based approach to improving one's life by focusing on emotional self-management. The book emphasizes building the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith. It provides practical, science-backed strategies to manage emotions, turn challenges into opportunities, and find inner peace. The authors share their own experiences and those of others who have found joy despite hardships, highlighting the importance of enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose in achieving a happier life.
#859: Join us as we sit down with Arthur Brooks – Harvard professor, best-selling author, & leading happiness expert who helps people build more meaningful, purpose-driven lives. From his early career as a classical musician to becoming one of the most sought-after voices on emotional well-being, Arthur shares the science-backed tools & personal insights that can help anyone build a life filled with joy, connection, & fulfillment. He blends science with soul – using research, real-life stories, & timeless wisdom to help people build lives they actually want. Whether he's teaching at Harvard, writing for The Atlantic, or co-authoring books with Oprah, Arthur’s work is all about one thing: helping you thrive. In this episode, Arthur dives into the science of happiness, unpacks practical strategies for emotional regulation, breaks down the impact of success addiction, shares tips for deepening marriage & relationship dynamics, emphasizes the importance of boundaries with technology, & explores how real human connection enhances our well-being.
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