The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Q: "What Did the Pandemic Teach Us About Happiness?"

Aug 1, 2022

Join Dr. Amy Comander, Director of Lifestyle Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, as she unpacks the lessons learned from the pandemic. She discusses how Covid reshaped our priorities and what happiness means in this new context. From the evolution of friendships amidst isolation to the critical support needed for healthcare workers facing burnout, Amy emphasizes self-compassion and growth. Plus, she shares practical strategies for enhancing well-being as we navigate our post-pandemic lives.

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Acknowledge and Process Emotions

01:07

Consistent Physical Activity and Social Connection

01:00

Allow yourself grace and space for rest

00:58

Intro

3min

Reconnecting After Isolation

13min

Navigating Post-Pandemic Workplace Well-Being

3min

Burnout in Healthcare: Challenges and Strategies

11min

Reflections on Social Connections in a Post-Pandemic World

5min

Navigating Grief and Growth Post-Pandemic

8min

Season Wrap-Up and Upcoming Topics

3min

Covid brought disruption and despair... but it also caused many of us to think about our lives and what is most important to us. Listener Dr Amy Comander, Director of Lifestyle Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, wants to know how we can apply lessons from the pandemic to improve our happiness as we return to normalcy.

Amy helps teach cancer survivors wellbeing tips - and also happens to be an old college lab partner of Dr Laurie Santos - so we invited her to host this episode and quiz Laurie on how to lead a happier post-pandemic life.

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