Let’s Talk Happiness: Uncovering What Truly Matters

‘…For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. “ Hamlet. 

What is happiness? Am I as happy as I can be? How could I be happier? 

In this episode I dive into the world of happiness and perception. Is happiness to be chased or should we be happy for what we have? Perhaps ‘champagne moments’ of happiness just happen to us as John Lennon believed. 

I try to untangle the cat’s cradle of threads that ensure happiness. I begin with a fascinating look back at the origins of happiness, tracing its roots from ancient luck and fortune to its modern connotations. I then plunge into the modern consumerist landscape, where advertising, social media and FOMO trigger addictive cycles of dopamine and put us on the "hedonic treadmill." 

I explore Aristotle's timeless wisdom on eudaimonia—defining happiness as a meaningful life well-lived. And a deep dive into therapeutic strategies to guide us through the maze of modern happiness. Peppered with expert opinions, this episode promises to transform your understanding. It might even make you happy!