E-131 Want to Be Happier? Find your people. Here’s how I did it

E-131 Want to Be Happier? Find your people. Here’s how I did it

June 18, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

Beth Buffington shares her experience of a transformative bike tour that enhanced her creativity and happiness through new connections.

One of the most powerful things you can do for your happiness and health (and creativity), has nothing to do with supplements, your routine, or your schedule. Spoiler alert…it’s about adventure, new people and feeling a bit “new” In this episode, Beth Buffington shares how a four-day, 153-mile tandem bike tour stoked and energized her creativity. Not just from sunshine and exercise, but from something that happened to her heart, her mind, and her soul on that trail. She sits down at the mic to tell you all about it – and explain why this story is for YOU, even if you’ve never touched a bike in your life. 🌟 In this episode you’ll discover: • How a group of complete strangers became close friends in just 96 hours •  The real science behind why this happens so fast •  What synchronized movement (like tandem biking — or dancing, or hiking!) does to your brain chemistry and your relationships •  Why biking, hiking, rafting, and other outdoor adventures absolutely count as creative hobbies, and how this perspective will change the way you think about creativity •  The awe factor: How shared moments of wonder make you more generous, more connected, and more…

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