The science of gratitude and happiness with Sonja Lyubomirsky

The science of gratitude and happiness with Sonja Lyubomirsky

July 14, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

This episode explores the science of gratitude and happiness, featuring insights from psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky on how relationships impact our well-being.

What’s something that makes your life immeasurably better? For Shoshana, it’s habits people often overlook, such as a good night's rest or a conversation with a friend. In this episode, Shoshana shares a TED Ed lesson on how practicing gratitude makes life more meaningful. Then, psychologist Sonja Lyubormisky talks about the science of happiness and why our relationships with others affect our health. Talks featured Sonja Lyubomirsky: 1 thing you can do today to be happier TED-Ed | How to increase your happiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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