What makes us happy is often misunderstood. And in the age of AI, it's easier than ever to seek quick and easy answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
In this episode, host and licensed therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with happiness expert and Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Santos illuminates the mountains of research about what tends to make us happy (spoiler: it isn’t that fast car). Together, they sift through tips and tricks on how to make each day better and let go of perfection. The two also discuss how happiness is a practice and where AI can assist—or impede—our mental health.
0:00 Intro: Why Success Doesn't Always Make You Happy
00:53 Welcome & Introducing Dr. Laurie Santos
02:38 AI, Therapy & the Importance of Human Connection
03:26 The Hidden Risks of Using AI for Advice
08:10 Why Relationships Matter More Than We Think
12:23 Vulnerability, Friction & Asking for Help
15:05 Can AI Help Us Be More Vulnerable?
18:07 The Arrival Fallacy & the Science of Happiness
20:52 Gratitude, Presence & Finding Joy in Everyday Life
22:56 Simple Habits That Improve Mental Well-Being
25:28 Why Therapy Is a Journey, Not a Quick Fix
28:52 Practical Tools for Anxiety & Depression
33:10 Why Every Emotion Has a Purpose
35:49 Social Media, Comparison & Protecting Your Happiness
40:18 Why High Achievement Doesn't Guarantee Happiness
43:41 Dr. Laurie Santos' Daily Happiness Rituals
44:57 Key Takeaways
46:00 Credits
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