The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish Kothari

Unpacking the Happiness Formula with Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana.


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Have you ever wondered if there's a secret recipe for genuine happiness? Imagine if you could break down happiness into a formula, one that would guide you through the complexities of emotions and lead you to a life of fulfillment and joy. In this episode, we’ll unravel just that together with Ashish Kothari and Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana.

Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, a physician-scientist and happiness coach, is the founder and CEO of Triple-H Project LLC, specializing in training and certifying happiness coaches. His contributions to the field include the renowned Hope Index Scale, widely adopted by major corporations and academic institutions, including the Coca-Cola Company and General Motors. 

A Literary Titan Gold Award-winning author, Dr. Obayuwana has published extensively on human hope and happiness, culminating in his groundbreaking work, "The Happiness Formula."

In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish and Dr. Alphonsus unpacks the ‘happiness formula’ – a concept that delves into the very essence of what makes us truly happy.

Things you will learn from this episode:

  • The happiness formula
  • Five sources of human hope
  • Five inborn human hungers
  • Five triggers of happiness
  • The relationship between hope and happiness

So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let’s walk through their insights together – it’s a conversation that might just change the way you see happiness.

Resources:
  • Triple H Project LLC - https://triplehproject.com/ 

Books:
  • The Happiness Formula: A Scientific, Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment - https://www.amazon.com/Books-Alphonsus-Obayuwana-MD/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAlphonsus+Obayuwana+MD 
  • Hardwired for Happiness - https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534663/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665467131&sr=8-3 

Other books mentioned:

  • The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall - https://www.amazon.com/Book-Hope-Survival-Trying-Global/dp/1250784093
  • The Awakened Brain by Lisa Miller - https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Brain-Science-Spirituality-Inspired/dp/198485562X

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