Rediscovering Joy & Contentment

About this episode

The episode explores the concepts of joy and contentment, their differences, and how psychedelics may influence our understanding of happiness.

People often ask: can psychedelics help me to be happier? This might seem like a straightforward question, but first, we should define what we mean by “happiness.” To better investigate the question, we’ll explore two specific types of happy feelings: joy and contentment. We’ll define the differences between them, look into the ways they’re interconnected, and explore the nuances of how we identify, define, and value our positive emotions. In today’s communities and societies, it ...

Topics covered

• happiness
• joy
• contentment
• positive emotions
• psychedelics

Keywords

• psychedelics
• happiness
• joy
• contentment
• positive emotions

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