Brad Hook Podcast What If Joy Is Always Available? — Dr. Andreea D. Vanacker
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In This Episode
Dr. Andreea D. Vanacker joins me to explore how we can live with more joy—even in the face of adversity. She’s an entrepreneur, author of four books, TEDx speaker, and founder of One Million Years of Joy, a global movement rooted in research, storytelling, and connection. After a life-altering brain operation, Andreea began a quest to understand joy on a deeper level. With a Ph.D. in Economics and experience leading global businesses in over 50 countries, she brings both heart and intellect to this beautiful conversation.
Big Ideas
💫 The story behind One Million Years of Joy and why the name wouldn’t leave her
🧠 How a nine-hour brain operation became the catalyst for discovering her new purpose
🌍 What working across 50+ countries taught her about universal human connection
💖 The Trilogy of Joy: Love, Gratitude, and Confidence (towards self, others, and life)
🧘🏽♂️ Why joy is not something to chase but something we can tap into
🧬 The neuroscience of survival and how to consciously create space for joy
🛏️ Why sleep, nature, and nutrition are essential for resilience and joy
👥 How relationships impact our long-term health and fulfillment
📸 A beautiful daily habit: take one photo a day of something you find beautiful
🎥 Sneak peek: Her upcoming documentary The Melody of Life
Connect with Dr. Andreea D. Vanacker
Website: https://www.andreeavanacker.com/
One Million Years of Joy: https://www.andreeavanacker.com/joy