About this episode

Professor Ian Robertson discusses the true sources of happiness and the impact of modern life on wellbeing.

We spend so much of life chasing happiness, but are we looking in the wrong places? On this week's episode of The Real Health podcast, Professor Emeritus of psychology at Trinity College Dublin, Ian Robertsonexplains why money, status and success rarely bring lasting fulfilment, and why purpose, relationships and helping others are far more powerful. He also explores the impact of loneliness, social media and technology on our wellbeing, and shares practical ways to feel happier every day. As Professor Robertson says, "Unquenchable appetites make you unhappy." https://www.independent.ie/service/why-you-can-trust-the-irish-independent/a/98708550.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Karl Henry

Guest: Ian Robertson

Topics covered

• happiness
• money
• relationships
• wellbeing
• loneliness
• social media
• purpose

Keywords

• happiness
• money
• wellbeing
• relationships
• loneliness
• social media
• purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trinity College Dublin, Irish Independent

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