You did everything you were supposed to do. The job, the friends, the life. So why does something still feel off?

Happiness expert Dr. Danielle Taillieu explains why chasing happiness might be the exact thing keeping you from it. We get into the feelings you were never allowed to have, why you can be surrounded by people and still beat yourself up the second you're alone, the comparison trap that quietly wrecks you, and what the research actually says about a life well lived.

If you've ever caught yourself asking why am I not happy, we think Danielle can help.

New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy.

1:02 - Why We Suppress Our Anger
4:48 - Why Happiness is Hard
7:57 - Research on Happiness
11:11 - Accept the Challenging Emotions
23:48 - How Comparison Destroys Happiness
29:33 - Will Love Make You Happy?

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