Episode Revisited: The Science of Happiness & How to Find Joy in the Everyday | Dr. Emma Seppälä, PhD

About this episode

Dr. Emma Seppälä discusses the science of happiness and what truly leads to lasting well-being.

You might believe that a happier life comes from more money, a dream job, or picture-perfect vacations—but think again. According to best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker, Dr. Emma Seppala, PhD says that the science of happiness tells a different story. Through her groundbreaking research, Emma uncovers why so many of us chase the wrong things and what truly leads to lasting well-being. In this episode, Emma and I discuss some eye-opening studies and inspiring ...

People in this episode

Host: Jacqueline Genova

Guest: Dr. Emma Seppälä, PhD

Topics covered

• happiness
• well-being
• psychology
• research
• personal development

Keywords

• happiness
• joy
• well-being
• research
• personal growth
• Yale
• Dr. Emma Seppälä

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yale

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