The second pillar of happiness is Family. The Johns brothers share we can lean into the foundation of family to increase our happiness, even when our family may have some relational challenges.

In this episode, we switch our discussion to the four pillars of happiness, focusing on faith in this episode.

We continue our conversation on the four idols that rob of us happiness-- in this episode discussing the idols of pleasure and money.

In this season, the Johns brothers discuss four pillars of happiness that can greatly add to your quality of life, along with four idols than can steal your happiness. This season is based on the work of Harvard Happiness researcher and author, Arthur C. Brooks.

In this season finale, the Johns' brothers discuss pain, pleasure, and spirituality. How do we find the balance with pain and pleasure on the spiritual journey? 

Truth-telling is a powerful part of living in the healthy balance of pain and pleasure. Learn why you need to pay more attention to this powerful practice.

This episode is about self-binding, a practice that is necessary for all of us, but is especially needed when dealing with addiction. Learn more about it in this episode and how it can set you free!

It is our natural tendency to avoid pain, to run from pain, and to sometimes we go to great lengths to try to escape from pain. However, there is a healthy time to run towards pain and knowing this can greatly benefit your life!

In this second episode, the Johns' brothers go deeper with the subject of pain and pleasure and how to balance them in a healthy way in our lives.

A new season begins here with a discussion on pain and pleasure based on Anna Lembke's book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Pain and pleasure are the two basic driving forces in our lives, but new brain research helps us understand how the brain processes them and seeks to find balance.