Action for Happiness
Episodes
How To Change with Prof. Katy Milkman
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark speaks with Katy Milkman of Wharton about how to use the "fresh start" effect and behavioural science to make real, lasting chang...
Happier Thinking with Mo Gawdat
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark Williamson speaks with Mo Gawdat, former Google X exec and author of Solve for Happy, about how to retrain the brain, beat negati...
Be Your Own Therapist with Owen O'Kane
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and psychotherapist Owen O'Kane as they explore evidence-based, practical ways to manage stress, unhelpful thoughts, and emotional overwhelm...
Raising Happiness - with Sir Anthony Seldon
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode Mark Williamson speaks with Sir Anthony Seldon about the difference between pleasure and lasting happiness, practical way...
Letting Go, Finding Peace with Dr. Fred Luskin
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Williamson talks with Dr. Fred Luskin, founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, about how to let go of anger and resentment and find pea...
Inner Safety and Sleep with Dr Nerina Ramlakhan
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, host Mark Williamson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Nerina, a ...
Cultivating Happiness with Deepak Chopra
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast as Mark engages in a transformative conversation with Deepak Chopra, a leader...
Overcoming Trauma with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, Mark engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd, a renowned clinic...
Find Authentic Happiness with Stephanie Harrison
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, Mark engages in a heartfelt conversation with Stephanie Harrison, a best-selling author and happiness expert. Stephanie ...
How To Have A Good Day with Dan Goleman
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, Mark Williamson has an engaging conversation with Daniel Goleman, the acclaimed author...
Inner Freedom with Dr Emma Seppälä
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, Mark Williamson engages in a profound conversation with Emma Seppälä, the science director at S...
Hope in Difficult Times with Jamil Zaki
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today's episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, featuring an enlightening conversation between Mark Williamson and Jamil Zaki, a renow...
Everyday Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Action for Happiness podcast, where we explore the transformative power of everyday mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the ...
Self Care in Hard Times with Dr. Kristin Neff
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, host Mark Williamson engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff, a world-ren...
Build a Happier Life with Arthur Brooks
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark Williamson in this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast as he engages in a profound conversation with Professor Arthur B...
Josie’s Guide to Friendly February 2022
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Friendly February 2022 calendar.
Josie’s Guide to Happier January 2022
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Josie from Action for Happiness for an inspiring tour of the 'Happier January 2022' action calendar
Josie‘s Guide to Do Good December 2021
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Do Good December 2021 calendar.
Josie‘s Guide to New Ways November 2021
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the New Ways November 2021 calendar.
Josie‘s Guide to Optimistic October 2021
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Optimistic October 2021 calendar.
Josie‘s Guide to Self Care September 2021
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Self Care September 2021 calendar.
Josie's Guide to Altruistic August 2021
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Altruistic August 2021 calendar. Â
Josie's Guide to Jump Back Up July 2021
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Jump Back Up July 2021 calendar. Â
Josie's Guide to Joyful June 2021
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Joyful June 2021 calendar. Â
Josie's Guide to Meaningful May 2021
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Meaningful May 2021 calendar. Â
Josie's Guide to Active April 2021
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Active April 2021 calendar. Â
And now for the good news - With Ruby Wax
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are again going to do a throwback to a wonderful conversation that our director Dr Mark Williamson had with the wonderful and ...
Josie’s Guide to Mindful March 2021
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josie, from the Action for Happiness team, takes us on a short journey through the 2021 Mindful March calendar, sharing hints, tips and musings about ...
Emotional Intelligence - with Dr. Dan Goleman and Dr.Mark Williamson
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dan Goleman shares how Emotional Intelligence can help us live happier lives and contribute to a better world. This conversation with Dr. Mark Wil...
Headspace - with the inspirational Andy Puddicombe
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a great honour it is to talk with Andy Puddicombe, co-founder and the voice of the amazing Headspace app and website. The Headspace mission to im...
Self discipline and meditation - with Giovanni Dienstmann
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Giovanni Dienstmann is an author and meditation teacher based in Sydney. On this podcast, we talk about the different styles of meditation, the impo...
The Wanderful path to happiness with David Pearl
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we have the pleasure of speaking with performer, author and public speaker David Pearl. David worked at the Royal Opera House as ...
The Rabbit Effect with Dr Kelli Harding
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Action for Happiness Podcast! In this first episode of 2020, we are joined by Dr Kelli Harding, author of the Rabbit Effect. When Colum...
Engineer your path to Joy - with Mo Gawdat
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are back on the road for another Carpool podcast. Our guest today is Mo Gawdat and he is the former Chief Business Officer for Google X, an entrepr...
Levelling up your happiness with Floating - with Ed Hawley
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can Floating make us happier? What is an isolation chamber or a sensory deprivation tank? Floatworks co-founder talks about the evolution of float...
What sport teaches us about life - with BBC's Simon Mundie
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gui is joined by BBC radio sports presenter and Podcaster, Simon Mundie. Simon talks about the common themes and learning lessons f...
The price of heartbreak - with Rick Sharpe
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gui interviews Rick Sharpe, the author of "The price of heartbreak" about how we can respond constructively to challenging situations...
In search of deeper meaning and fulfilment - with Dr Andrew Parnham
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, happiness expert Dr Andrew Parnham shares his thoughts on how we can find lasting happiness - by developing healthy relationships and...
AFH Carpool Q&A with Jon Kabat-Zinn
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is our second Carpool chat with the remarkable Jon Kabat-Zinn. Co-host Will, joins me as we make our way through the streets of London with the f...
10 Keys to Happier Living - with Vanessa King
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gui interviews Vanessa King, positive psychology expert with Action for Happiness and author of the 10 Keys to Happier living book
Present Moment Mindfulness - with Ted Meissner
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Meissner hosts one of the most influential podcasts on Mindfulness, called Present Moment Mindfulness. Ted has had over 100 podcast conversations ...
Mindfulness Study at Cambridge University - With Julieta Galante
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We return a year later to talk with Mindfulness researcher at Cambridge University, Julieta Galante. We talk about the encouraging results and findi...
Matthieu Ricard: Carpool Mindfulness
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We kicked off 2018 with a Carpool conversation with the wonderful Matthieu Ricard. Nick-named the World's happiest man, we drive Matthieu from his hot...
Rob Beemer: The Mindfulness Movement movie
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rob has been directing and putting movies together for over 25 years. He is taking on a passion project to create one of the most influential movies o...
Jon Kabat-Zinn: Carpool Mindfulness
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible honour it was to spend time with one of the leading figures in Mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn. His Mindfulness course (MBSR) is bein...
Mark Williamson: Action for Happiness
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we speak to the Action for Happiness Director, Mark Williamson. Mark joins me at the Renaissance Podcast studios and talks about his ...
Daniel Goleman: The Science of Meditation
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What an honour it was to podcast with Daniel. Â His knowledge on the brain, Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness is second to none and he is just as...