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Tal Ben-Shahar

Best-selling author and leadership expert who taught at Harvard University. Founder of Happiness Studies Academy.

Top 5 podcasts with Tal Ben-Shahar

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428 snips
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 14min

How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a leading expert on happiness and former Harvard professor, dives deep into the science of joy. He debunks common myths about happiness and explains the SPIRE model for holistic well-being. Tal emphasizes the importance of having a sense of purpose and encourages self-experimentation to find personal fulfillment. He introduces ‘minimum viable interventions’ and stress the power of mindfulness and relationships. Listeners will learn how embracing resilience and anti-fragility can transform their approach to happiness.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 30min

254 Harvard Psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar's Guide to Being Happy with an Imperfect Life

Tal Ben-Shahar, a Harvard-trained psychologist and bestselling author, shares insights on navigating the often-misunderstood journey to happiness. He discusses the pitfalls of achievement addiction and how embracing one's negative emotions can lead to genuine fulfillment. The impact of social media on perfectionism is explored, along with the significance of curiosity in emotional well-being. Ben-Shahar also offers practical advice for parenting and leadership in a post-pandemic world, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and real connections.
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May 6, 2024 • 21min

The 5-Step Scientific Method to Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar

Tal Ben-Shahar, an expert in positive psychology, discusses a 5-step staircase to happiness, emphasizing finding meaning, nurturing the mind, fostering relationships, and embracing emotions. He explores post-traumatic growth, resilience, and the power of choice in overcoming challenges. The chapter also highlights the benefits of exercise, rituals, and reducing stress for improved well-being.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 59min

The Truth About Your Happiness and How To Boost It

Experts Arthur C. Brooks, Dr. Robert Waldinger, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, and Christoph Schnedlitz explore happiness and purpose. They discuss building life-changing happiness, breaking success addiction, the Harvard Happiness Study, social media's impact on happiness, the influence of relationships on lifetime happiness, and the skills needed for resilient happiness.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 35min

Tal Ben-Shahar: Happiness is Here and Now

Tal Ben-Shahar, a best-selling author and co-founder of The Happiness Studies Academy, is a former Harvard educator specializing in Positive Psychology. He delves into whether happiness is a choice amidst turbulence and the importance of accepting our humanity. Tal shares insights from his transformative journey toward happiness, emphasizing evidence-based practices like gratitude and healthy routines. He also discusses storytelling's role in leadership, highlighting how relatable narratives can inspire resilience and enhance emotional intelligence in the workplace.

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