Episode 035: On this week’s episode of Real Health Radio I explore the topic of what it means to be happy. I cover some of the misconceptions around “being happy” and how this idea can be better viewed. I then look at ways to cultivate more happiness or positive emotions (and experiences) in your life.

Here’s what I talk about in this podcast episode:

1:50 Inspiration from Tim Ferriss and Brene Brown

5:30 Using intimate relationships to understand happiness

10:10 Dr Seligman’s research on authentic happiness

14:45 Why thinking “I’ll be happy when I’m thinner” can sabotage happiness

18:50 Happiness should be a side benefit rather than the primary goal

20:30 Faulty logic around health and happiness

23:40 The importance of solid relationships on happiness

28:35 How NEAT can be important for health and happiness

33:00 The idea of impact bias

35:45 What we can learn from those on their deathbed

36:30 Happiness largely happens in our head

38:40 The difference between a fact and a story

40:15 How “third position” can help increase happiness

43:50 Surprising research around age and happiness

Links talked about in the show:

Tim Ferriss and Brene Brown Podcast

Gary Chapman The Five Love Languages

Dr. Martin Seligman Authentic Happiness

Happiness TED talk

Real Health Radio 032: Interview With Mike Weeks

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