On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I welcome the brilliant Dr. Gillian Mandrick to discuss the science of happiness. Dr. Mandrick, a health scientist from Western University, unravels the science behind happiness, from our personal values to our emotions. We discuss how we can leverage technology to gauge our happiness levels and we also tackle the role of fitness and lifestyle in our pursuit of lasting joy. 

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Episode Chapters:

• (0:00:01) - Finding Happiness Through Fitness
• (0:09:37) - Exploring Happiness, Purpose, and Hobbies
• (0:19:18) - The Element of Surprise
• (0:24:06) - The Connection Between Happiness and Goals
• (0:32:07) - Autonomy and Finding Happiness in Goals
• (0:40:48) - Understanding Happiness and Personal Values
• (0:47:27) - Embracing Emotions for Positive Experiences
• (0:55:49) - The Fascination With Happiness and Challenges

Connect with Dr. Mandich:

• Website
• Instagram

In Dr. Mandich's words:

"I’m a scientist on a mission to help people live their happiest life. I’m a published researcher; two-time TEDx speaker; the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; and you can often find me in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, and The Morning Show."