The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
by Pushkin Industries
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Audience Interest
- science of happiness
- psychology research
Podcast Focus
- Yale happiness course insights
- scientific research on happiness
Publishing Consistency
- active for six years
- weekly episode cadence
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 29 chart positions in 29 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Society & Culture#39100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Society & Culture#5930K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Society & Culture#9330K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Society & Culture#1655K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Society & Culture#14100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
122K to 390K🎙 Daily cadence·254 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
406K to 1.3M🇨🇦23%🇮🇳23%🇺🇸8%+26 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
122K to 390K174K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 22 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Men Don’t Just Need Friends. They Need Bromance.
Jul 20, 2026
43m 49s
Forget Small Talk: Go Deep Instead
Jul 13, 2026
37m 37s
What We Still Get Wrong About Happiness (Live at Dartmouth)
Jul 6, 2026
50m 11s
Why the “Pursuit of Happiness” Is a Bad Idea
Jun 29, 2026
46m 36s
Why “No Regrets” Is Bad Advice
Jun 22, 2026
30m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | male friendshipbromance+3 | Andrew McCarthy | Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across AmericaThe Ritual Effect: The Transformative Power of Our Everyday Actions | — | bromancemale friendship+3 | — | 43m 49s | ||
| 7/13/26 | small talkdeep conversations+4 | Claire Eastham | We're All Mad Here: The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social AnxietyA Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection+1 | — | small talkdeep conversations+5 | — | 37m 37s | ||
| 7/6/26 | happiness misconceptionswellbeing improvement+3 | Darrin McMahon | Dartmouth CollegeUniversity of Pennsylvania+8 | — | happinesswellbeing+5 | — | 50m 11s | ||
| 6/29/26 | pursuit of happinessAmerican ideals+3 | Darrin McMahonIris Mauss | Declaration of IndependenceHappiness: A History+3 | — | happinessThomas Jefferson+3 | — | 46m 36s | ||
| 6/22/26 | regretdecision making+3 | Daniel PinkLiz Fosslien | Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not OkayPower of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward+2 | — | regrethappiness+3 | — | 30m 57s | ||
| 6/15/26 | mental healthyouth development+3 | Adam Mastroianni | Harvard Graduate School of EducationMental Health in College: What Research Tells Us About Supporting Students+2 | — | anxietydepression+3 | — | 43m 08s | ||
| 6/8/26 | oversharingsocial connections+3 | Leslie JohnNick Epley | Harvard Business SchoolUniversity of Chicago+2 | — | oversharingsocial connections+5 | — | 39m 01s | ||
| 6/1/26 | body imageself-compassion+4 | Jessamyn Stanley | Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body | — | happinessbody positivity+3 | — | 34m 46s | ||
| 5/25/26 | negative emotionsemotional healing+3 | Susan David | Harvard Medical SchoolEmotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life | — | negative emotionsemotional agility+5 | — | 45m 43s | ||
| 5/18/26 | beliefshappiness+4 | Shawn Achor | The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better LifeThe Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work+2 | — | happinessbeliefs+5 | — | 43m 05s | ||
| 5/11/26 | time managementhappiness+3 | Tom Hodgkinson | Harvard Business SchoolUCLA+5 | — | time faminehappiness+6 | — | 35m 17s | ||
| 5/4/26 | screen timephysical health+5 | Manoush Zomorodi | NPRBody Electric+1 | — | screen timephysical health+5 | — | 45m 34s | ||
| 4/27/26 | materialismhappiness+4 | Bruce HoodAmit Kumar+1 | University of BristolUniversity of Texas at Austin+4 | — | happinessmaterial possessions+5 | — | 26m 16s | ||
| 4/20/26 | environmenthappiness+5 | Leidy Klotz | University of VirginiaIn a Good Place+3 | — | happinessenvironment+5 | — | 37m 40s | ||
| 4/13/26 | behavior changehabits+4 | Wendy Wood | University of Southern CaliforniaGeorge Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences+2 | — | bad habitsbehavior change+5 | — | 33m 22s | ||
| 4/6/26 | forgivenessmental health+4 | Dr. Fred Luskin | Stanford University Forgiveness ProjectYale Divinity School+4 | — | forgivenessgrudge+6 | — | 38m 55s | ||
| 3/23/26 | social mediahappiness+3 | Dr. Cass Sunstein | NudgeWorld Happiness Report 2026+6 | — | social mediaquit+5 | — | 32m 50s | ||
| 3/20/26 | social mediaadolescent happiness+5 | Dr. Jean Twenge | World Happiness ReportPew Research Center+8 | — | social mediateen wellbeing+5 | — | 34m 46s | ||
| 3/16/26 | work stressmental health+3 | Guy Winch | Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your LifeBurnout: A Review of Theory and Measurement+7 | — | work stressmental health+3 | — | 43m 18s | ||
| 3/9/26 | relationshipsconflict resolution+3 | Dr. John GottmanDr. Julie Schwartz Gottman | Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection | — | couplesconflict+3 | — | 35m 43s | ||
| 3/2/26 | relationshipscouples+3 | Dr. John GottmanDr. Julie Schwartz Gottman | Love LabFight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection | — | relationship sciencecouples therapy+3 | — | 47m 04s | ||
| 2/23/26 | modern datingevolutionary science+5 | Dr. Paul Eastwick | Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and ConnectionThe Pairing Game: A Classroom Demonstration of the Matching Phenomenon+7 | — | datinglove+8 | — | 41m 11s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Pushkin Industries is an independent podcast creator known for producing compelling audio content that merges storytelling with deep research. They focus on innovative topics across various genres, establishing a reputation for quality and thought-provoking productions. "The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos" sets itself apart by translating scientific research on happiness into practical advice for everyday life. Drawing on insights from her popular Yale course, Dr. Santos explores misconceptions about what leads to happiness, addressing themes related to society, culture, and health. The podcast's engaging format combines expert interviews and relatable anecdotes, making complex psychological concepts accessible to a broad audience. Listeners, ranging from those seeking personal improvement to curious minds interested in psychological science, tune in for actionable insights that challenge conventional wisdom about happiness. The show provides valuable tools for enhancing well-being, making it a go-to resource for anyone looking to lead a more fulfilling life.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 174K
- Total plays: 5.1M
- Total reviews: 14K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 5.7K
Castbox
- Followers: 94K
- Plays: 2.9M
- Reviews: 248
YouTube
- Subscribers: 49K
- Views: 2.2M
- Videos: 558
Podcast App
- Followers: 14K
- Reviews: 14K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 10K
- Reviews: 16
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Audience
adults
Key insights
What the show covers
- Yale happiness course insights
- scientific research on happiness
- personal stories about happiness
- misconceptions about happiness
Audience interests
- science of happiness
- psychology research
- self-improvement strategies
- well-being tips
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown total followers
Publishing consistency
- active for six years
- weekly episode cadence
- 254 total episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Peaked at #14 in India, currently #14 in India.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| KE | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| PH | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| SG | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| South Africa | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| Canada | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| AE | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| Mexico | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| TH | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| NG | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| HU | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| VN | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| United States | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| France | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| HK | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| Australia | — | #93 | #93 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #93 | #93 | — |
| BE | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| IL | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| AT | — | #110 | #110 | — |
Chart Positions
29 placements across 29 markets.
Chart Positions
29 placements across 29 markets.