The Happiness Fallacy

About this episode

Pam and Karyn discuss the necessity of happiness in daily life and the dangers of being addicted to it.

comment or question to be read aloud (or not) Pam and Karyn try to decide if happiness is needed every day or just every so often. They each share why they hate the terms "happy and Joy". Further, which of the happiness hormones does Pam think is very dangerous? Finally what are the pitfalls associated with being addicted to happiness? Listen to how Karyn gets joy from her feet (not from cute shoes!).

People in this episode

Hosts: Pam, Karyn

Topics covered

• happiness
• mental health
• addiction to happiness
• joy
• happiness hormones

Keywords

• happiness
• joy
• happiness hormones
• mental health
• addiction

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