About this episode

This episode explores the connection between happiness and health, emphasizing the role of purpose, gratitude, and social connections in improving well-being.

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script , a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Science of Happiness: Building Health Through Purpose, Gratitude, and Connection,” features leaders from ACLM’s Happiness Science Member Interest Group who are exploring the powerful connection between well-being and long-term health. Drawing from the fields of lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, coaching, and behavioral science, the discussion highlights how happiness is more than a feeling—it’s a measurable contributor to better health outcomes and a key driver of sustainable lifestyle change. The conversation explores the science behind happiness and flourishing, the role of purpose and social connection in supporting healthy behaviors, and how cultivating gratitude, optimism, and personal strengths can improve both mental and physical well-being. The guests discuss how helping patients build a sense of agency can transform health outcomes, why positive emotions…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Padmaja Patel

Topics covered

• happiness
• lifestyle medicine
• positive psychology
• behavior change
• mental well-being
• gratitude
• social connection

Keywords

• happiness
• health outcomes
• lifestyle medicine
• positive psychology
• gratitude
• social connection
• behavior change
• mental well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American College of Lifestyle Medicine, ACLM’s Happiness Science Member Interest Group

More episodes of Flip your Script

• The Power Behind Lasting Change · July 8, 2026 · 19 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Flip your Script podcast page.