happiness strategies

Explore "happiness strategies" with insightful episodes like "Best Of: Secrets to Happier Sex w/ Dr. Amen" and "Laurie Santos || The Science of Happiness" from podcasts like ""Sex With Emily" and "The Psychology Podcast"" and more!

Episodes (2)

Best Of: Secrets to Happier Sex w/ Dr. Amen

It's commonly said that the brain is the most significant sexual organ in the human body. But is it possible to manipulate our brains to enhance happiness or even improve our sexual experiences? Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist and acclaimed author, has compiled the most extensive collection of brain scans globally. Through analyzing this data, he has uncovered intriguing insights: by adopting habits grounded in neuroscience, we can significantly enhance our mental well-being, elevate our mood, and indeed – enrich our sexual lives. Tune in now to discover how to take control of your mind and enjoy the benefits. In this episode you’ll learn: The way stress hormones can interfere with our sexual hormones Techniques to shield yourself from mental "noise" The reasons why individuals who are happier generally enjoy longer lives, maintain healthier relationships, achieve greater success professionally, and experience more fulfilling sex lives Show Notes: Get your tickets HERE for Sex with Emily LIVE! Order Dr. Daniel Amen's New Book, Raising Mentally Strong Kids SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $99) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure VIIA Hemp Co’s High Love Libido Gummies (code EMILY for 15% sitewide + Free Gummies Sample) Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com.

enMarch 29, 2024

Laurie Santos || The Science of Happiness

Today we welcome Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Her course, “Psychology and the Good Life,”is Yale’s most popular course in over 300 years and has been adapted into a free Coursera program that has been taken by over 3.3 million people to date. Dr. Santos is a winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching from institutions such as Yale and the American Psychological Association. She is also the podcast host of The Happiness Lab.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Laurie Santos about happiness. People are unhappy not for lack of trying, but it’s because they’re applying ineffective strategies. Dr. Santos identifies some of the cognitive biases that can hinder our happiness. There is no magical antidote to our problems, but there are ways to boost well-being in small but significant ways. We also discuss resilience, social justice and mindfulness.

Website: drlauriesantos.com

Twitter: @lauriesantos

Topics

03:04 Laurie’s interest in well-being

06:54 Our expectations about happiness

09:44 Defining and measuring happiness

13:59 Predictors of resilience

15:43 Laurie’s happiness score

17:39 “Self-care is a political act”

22:39 The Feel Good, Do Good Effect

24:11 The role of culture, environment, genes

27:55 Contributions to the science of happiness