The Science of Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Building a Fulfilling Life Image

The Science of Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Building a Fulfilling Life

13 November 2024 - 1 hour 30 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

What if the pursuit of happiness is making us miserable?

On the podcast today to help us answer that question is Dr. Arthur Brooks. Arthur is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author known for his work on well-being, leadership, and human flourishing. 

His journey is anything but traditional—starting out as a professional musician before transitioning to academia, where he’s become a leading voice in the study of happiness… But as you’ll hear in this episode, the path of happiness might not be exactly what you think it is.

Whether you’re a high performer seeking more fulfillment or simply looking to understand happiness from a deeper perspective, this conversation off...

1 hour 30 mins

Series Episodes

Beyond Lieutenant Dan: Gary Sinise on Love, Loss & Legacy

Beyond Lieutenant Dan: Gary Sinise on Love, Loss & Legacy

Emmy Award–winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise opens up about leadership, loss, and what it really means to serve—with faith, family, and purpose leading the way.

1 hour 11 mins

12 November Finished

Bonus Episode: Aaron Lazar & Dr. Michael Gervais on the Mastery of Self and the Journey to Reverse ALS | Impossible Dreams Podcast

Bonus Episode: Aaron Lazar & Dr. Michael Gervais on the Mastery of Self and the Journey to Reverse ALS | Impossible Dreams Podcast

In this special Finding Mastery drop, Dr. Michael Gervais joins Aaron Lazar — broadway actor, singer, and host of the Impossible Dreams Podcast — for a moving conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it means to face ALS with hope and mastery of self.

58 mins

10 November Finished

How a $120 Billion Company Thinks Like a Startup | Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services

How a $120 Billion Company Thinks Like a Startup | Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services CEO, Matt Garman, shares why optimism matters, what’s slowing AI adoption, and how to empower teams to decide faster—and learn even faster.

51 mins

5 November Finished

95% of Creative People Struggle With THIS | Wieden+Kennedy's Neal Arthur

95% of Creative People Struggle With THIS | Wieden+Kennedy's Neal Arthur

Neal Arthur, Global CEO of award-winning agency Wieden+Kennedy, shares how to unlock human creativity in a world transformed by AI — starting with trust, belonging, and the courage to lead without pressure

58 mins

29 October Finished

Body Language Expert: The #1 Habit That Makes You Unforgettable | Vanessa Van Edwards

Body Language Expert: The #1 Habit That Makes You Unforgettable | Vanessa Van Edwards

Body language expert and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards breaks down the subtle science of human connection — and shares how anyone can use micro-cues to improve communication, connection, and leadership.

1 hour 34 mins

22 October Finished

Savannah Bananas: Inside The Banana Ball Phenomenon | Jesse Cole

Savannah Bananas: Inside The Banana Ball Phenomenon | Jesse Cole

Owner of the Savannah Bananas and creator of Banana Ball Jesse Cole shares how he reimagined baseball into a sold-out, fan-first movement—built on joy, bold experimentation, and a culture where everyone finds a way to win.

1 hour 17 mins

15 October Finished

Recommended

Show name

Title

Sub title

Now Playing

The Pat Kenny Show

Live Now: 9AM - 12PM

Presenter logo
Brand

9AM

12AM

Now Playing

The Pat Kenny Show

The Pat Kenny Show

Of The Ball

1 hour left

Today Finished


Next Up

Default

Default

default

0 mins

No Account

Subscriptions to podcast series are only available to users with an account. Sign in or register to subscribe and access your subscriptions.

Register Sign in

Woops!

Error text.