Bob Waldinger
Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development. His research focuses on human happiness and well-being.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 14min
Are you socially fit?
Bob Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, discusses the importance of friendships for our health. He gives practical advice on assessing and improving relationships. Learn how to maintain social connections for optimal social fitness.
Dec 11, 2024 • 29min
Changing how we deal with change
Mahzarin Banaji, an experimental psychologist from Harvard known for her work on implicit bias, joins Bob Waldinger, a professor of psychiatry and director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development, to explore the power of change. They discuss how change is not only possible at any age but often essential for a fulfilling life. The conversation dives into cognitive biases, the importance of narratives in fostering empathy, and the dynamics of personal transformation, emphasizing that embracing change can lead to greater happiness and self-acceptance.
