Happycast: The Science of Happiness
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Balance, creating space in your life
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do I need to actually balance? Why is balance so important? How can we achieve more balance? Listen and find out. A Happier Year is now available...
A Happier Year: Healthy selfishness, looking forward, and acceptance
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...
Active leisure, you can do more!
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...
Joy, a deeper look
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...
Corona-cast, How to feel a little better during a worldwide pandemic
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...
Control, put yourself in the driver’s seat
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...
Psychological safety, a conversation with Dr. Timothy R. Clark
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a nutshell, psychological safety is about feeling safe to learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo without fear of being embarrassed or puni...
The secret to making friends
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is the secret to making and having friends? Listen in, it might surprise you! A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with ...
Dear Love, a conversation about self-love
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christine Esovoloff and I as we have a conversation about the honest truths of self-love, self-compassion, accountability, and more! A Happier Ye...
Friends, how they affect your brain chemistry
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a cocktail of chemicals swimming around in your brain in your brain when we have quality social relationships. A Happier Year is now availab...
Strangers, maybe just friends you’ve never met
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Those small interactions you have with strangers have quite a few hidden benefits! A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with ...
Work is inevitable, happiness isn’t
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stay happy while working? [01:27] Overworking and happiness [07:25] Self-employment [10:20] Work Success [14:57] National well-being Refe...
Social support, a safety net for your happiness
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Social support is so important. It can even impact your physiology. [01:15] Friends make life good [03:22] What is social support? [07:40] How ca...
Temporal discounting, get future you to thank you
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can valuing things in our future make us happier? [01:06] What is temporal discounting? [03:33] Those that discount the future and those that d...
The peak-end rule, why quality matters for your happiness
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we sometimes less satisfied even though we have more? The peak-end rule can explain that! [00:00] Introduction [00:55] How can more pain be...
Adventure, there’s risk but there’s reward
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into what adventure is and how adventure contributes to your well-being. [00:35] Intro [02:25] Family adventures [08:58] Adventure inv...
Emotional contagion at work, unhappy customers and you
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a customer, your emotions can rub off on employees. As an employee, you can catch others emotions. Learn how this can affect you. As a customer, y...
Emotional contagion, not just measles that are contagious
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions are contagious! Learn how and why so that you can be aware. [00:00] Introduction [01:06] Overview of how emotions are contagious [03:02] W...
Compassion, empathy in action
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy is walking in someone’s shoes. Compassion puts your empathy into action. [00:21] What is compassion? [05:07] Empathy vs Compassion [07:...
Time, creating more of it
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can alter how we perceive time. Maybe you feel like time is really scarce, learn about the psychology of how to make time feel more plentiful! [00...
Awe, finding that wonderstruck feeling
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do we describe awe? I’m sure you’ve all experienced awe, but what exactly is it and why does awe contribute to a happy life? [00:00] Introduc...
Social Media, its impact on your happiness
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do likes and comments affect your happiness? What about aimlessly scrolling through your social media accounts? Does social media really improve your ...
Regret, it’s actually better to have loved and lost
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can we deal with our regrets so we can move on and be happy? [00:00] Intro [00:47] Better to have loved and lost: It’s better to regret the t...
Money, how does it affect your happiness?
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They say money isn’t everything, but what does the science actually say about money and happiness? [00:00] Intro [00:55] Wanting more, is it a tr...
Forest bathing, taking in your natural surroundings
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Forest bathing...it’s not taking a shower in nature, it’s taking in the atmosphere of the forest. Learn some of the benefits and how to get the mo...
Nature, a natural remedy to make you feel better
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Want a natural remedy with no frills, no chemicals, no additives? Best of all, it's free. Being in nature can make you happier and can even do some gr...
Zest, finding the spice in life
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zest is being energetic, enthusiastic, and excited about your life and things in it. Learn how zest can help you in your career and how to cultivate z...
Self-care, it's not #treatyourself
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care isn’t sitting on your couch, watching Netflix, and eating a pint of ice-cream. Self-care involves challenge yourself, improving yourself, ...
Creativity, how light that creative spark
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways to be creative, it's not all about painting a picture. Learn how to flex the creative muscles in your brain! [00:34] What is cr...
Humility, seeing yourself as you truly are
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Humility is not handsome people trying to believe they are ugly and clever people trying to believe they are fools." -Buri [00:00] What is humility...
Self-talk, tell yourself something nice today!
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What you say to yourself matters! How can we change what we say to ourselves? How can this help us? [00:35] What is self-talk? [02:00] There’s many ...
Emotional intelligence, understanding yourself
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions can be good and bad. Learn some steps on how to understand your own emotions so that you aren’t a slave to your own emotions. [00:36] Intro...
Social curiosity, you can create charisma
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We should be curious about what other people have to say, and about what other people think. You don’t have to agree with them, you just have to be ...
Curiosity, unleash that childlike wonder
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity will help you thrive and flourish in life. Find out why, and how to unleash your childlike wonder. [01:00] Intro/story [03:23] What exactly ...
Patience, it will make your day better
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can easily become more patient. In this episode, there are multiple science based tips and tricks on how to become more patient in your everyday l...
Hope, it's not passive...you're responsible for creating it
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hope doesn’t appear out of thin air. It’s something you create for yourself by finding a viable pathway, and taking at least one tiny step to get ...
Strengths, why not focus on what you’re already good at?
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we so hung up on what we aren’t good at? Why not focus on what we are already great at? I’ll talk about 24 strengths you could be using, a...
The UNhappycast...it's okay to feel upset
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When bad things happen, you should feel upset. Don’t turn that frown upside down...right away. You heard that right. Science shows suppressing negat...
Courage, how to put your fears to good use
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Courage means doing something despite your fear. Courageous acts don’t have to be grand, you can be courageous everyday of your life. [00:00] Intro ...
Journaling, an easy way to gain insight
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journaling can help you understand yourself and your life. What hidden stresses are you carrying around that you could let go of? What positive things...
Reciprocity, you get what you give
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reciprocity, aka you scratch my back I scratch yours. The secret to being liked is to like. The secret to happy employees is the appreciate them and f...
Self-esteem, it’s okay to love yourself!
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A high self-esteem and being able to love yourself doesn’t make you a narcissist. In fact, there’s many benefits to having a high self-esteem and ...
Procrastination, how to stop the thief of time!
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stop procrastinating? I'll share some step by step instructions on how to reduce your procrastination. A Happier Year is now available — ...
Listening and the incredible power of understanding
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listening is a skill that is often overlooked, or a skill we think we don’t need to learn. However, by the end of this episode you’ll probably rea...
Empathy, how to make a real human connection
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy is the ultimate perspective. However, empathy also requires vulnerability. Learn the benefits of being empathic and why it matters. Also, emot...
Habits, how to use them to your advantage
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You might not even realize thats some of your everyday behaviours are habits. Habits affect your happiness, success, and productivity. I’ll share ...
Harmonious passion, balance is key to happiness and success
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Passion is essential for a life full of happiness and success. However, how do you find balance with the things you love doing? How will you benefit f...
Authenticity, how to be real...so you can be real happy!
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be authentic and why does it matter? Being authentic is associated with more happiness, better relationships, and generally bette...
Optimism, how you can learn to see the bright side
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is the glass half full or half empty? Why does optimism matter? Does it really make that big of a difference? I’ll end the episode with an activity ...
Forgiveness, steps for how to feel better...today!
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you don't want to forgive, but this episode might change your mind. I will bust common myths on what forgiveness is and isn't. I'll talk about t...
Self-efficacy, the first step is believing you can
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Self-efficacy is believing in your ability to be successful at something. Listen to learn what influences your self-efficacy and easy tips on how to b...
Gift giving and quality friendships
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How is gift giving associated with our happiness? Short story, it's not the gifts that matter, but your friendships that matter. What makes for a qual...
Resilience, how to be happy when life throws a curveball
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show resilience is related to your happiness. When life throws you a curveball, resilience will help you overcome stressful life events. What ...
Gratitude, expressing thanks makes you happier
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Expressing gratitude can make you happier, and can benefit your social relationships! In this episode, you'll hear about three gratitude interventions...
Flow, how to chase those beautiful experiences where nothing else matters
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is flow? Learn about what conditions you need to experience flow and how to experience more flow. Examples from the world of rock climbing are in...
Goals and grit are key ingredients for success
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...
Self-compassion and self-love, science says you should be kind to yourself
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
They always say to be kind to one another, but are we forgetting to be kind to ourselves? If you have low self-compassion, that may impact your abili...
Growth mindsets and your best possible self
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard how a positive mindset can make a difference. How much of a difference does it actually make? Perhaps a study on spill-proof coffee ...
Not So Secret Secrets to Happy, Healthy Relationships
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our social relationships can impact our well-being. How do we make them better? Why are happy, healthy relationships important? A Happier Year is now ...
Ikigai, Your Reason for Being: Finding meaning and purpose
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
kigai 生き甲斐 (pronounced ick-ee-guy) — a Japanese word meaning a reason for being, or a reason to jump out of bed each morning. Why purpose...
Stop and Smell the Roses, The Science of Savouring Experiences
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, there is science behind the wisdom, “stop and smell the roses.” Today, I'll also talk about why you should spend your money on ...
Three Science Based Ways to Become Happier
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Happier Year is now available — an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout...