How To Be Happy
Episodes
The Antidote to Micromanagement: Why Autonomy is a Business Requirement
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"People don’t leave workplaces; they leave managers." In this episode, Declan Edwards tackles one of the biggest pain points in the modern...
The Science of Motivation: What Actually Drives Us?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of How to Be Happy tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in personal growth: Motivation. We’ve all felt that spark of excitement...
The Ripple Effect - Lessons & Insights from the 2026 Happiness Immersion Retreat
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"The price of happiness is effort, and the price of genuine connection is inconvenience."In this special monthly edition of The Ripple Effec...
Fulfillment Beyond the Finish Line - How BU Graduate, James Tanner, Grew His Happiness
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of How to Be Happy is a deep dive into the "human" side of the science of happiness. I’m joined by my long-time friend and BU...
Connection: Loneliness at Work is a Silent Crisis, Let's Talk About it
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of How to Be Happy: At Work tackles one of the most significant, yet overlooked, challenges in the modern office: the "silent crisis...
The Happy Balance Between Structure and Freedom
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Structure gives our life a sense of rhythm, but freedom gives our life a sense of soul." We’ve all had those "free" days that l...
Episode Title: The Ripple Effect: Emotional Regulation, Exhaustion, and a Big Announcement
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to practice the science of happiness when life feels heavy and uncertain? In this special "Ripple Effect" edition of ...
Expert Interview: Osher Gunsberg on Mental Health, Identity, and the Search for Happiness
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy, host Declan Edwards sits down with the legendary Osher Günsberg for a conversation that moves past the media scri...
Clarity: Why Confused Employees Can't Thrive - S2 E6
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind."In this episode of How to Be Happy, I’m diving deep into the first of the 7 Cs of Happy Employees: Clar...
How to Build Habits Without Relying on Willpower - S2 E5
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Willpower is like a phone battery; it drains over the course of the day, and once it’s flat, it’s flat." If you’ve ever started a new...
The Ripple Effect: Answering Your Questions with BU Head of Personal Happiness Coaching - Ami Rankin
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Important announcement: The ‘How To Be Happy’ book is coming and preorders are now open! PRE-ORDER THE BOOK:Get your copy of How to Be Happy here:...
Expert Interview: How to Raise Happier Kids, Parenting Wisdom from Dr Justin Coulson - S2 E3
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is one of life’s biggest adventures and its biggest challenges. In this conversation with Australia’s trusted parenting expert Dr. Justi...
The 7 Things That Create Happy Employees - HTBHAW - S2 E2
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually makes people happy at work? And what keeps great people engaged, energised, and performing at their best?In this episode, Declan introdu...
How To Set Goals That Actually Make You Happier - HTBH - S2 E1
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not all goals are created equal. Some leave us stressed, stuck, or chasing someone else’s idea of success. In this episode, we explore how to set go...
How To Be Happy 2025 Wrapped
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, Declan Edwards and Ami Rankin are sitting down together to reflect, reset and celebrate everything we’ve learned on th...
How to Enhance Focus and Performance - HTBHAW #23
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your people busy, but not productive?In this episode of How to Be Happy at Work, we explore why focus is becoming the ultimate competitive advanta...
How to Stop Stressing So Much - HTBH #23
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed, tense, or stuck in constant overdrive? This episode is your reset button.In this science-backed deep dive, happiness researcher D...
Communicate So Your Team Listens - Archive Interview with\ Chris Huett - HTBAW #22
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can better communication transform workplace culture?In this episode from the archives, I interview Chris Huet; a former fighter pilot, award-winning ...
How to Stop Being Such a Control Freak - HTBH #22
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're constantly fighting against life? Trying to control people, outcomes, or the future and it's exhausting you?In this epis...
How to Foster Effective Collaboration in the Workplace - HTBHAW #21
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with silos, miscommunication, and a lack of cross-team connection?You’re not alone, collaboration breakdown is one of the biggest barrier...
How to Embrace Imposter Syndrome - HTBH #21
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like a fraud? You’re not alone. In this episode of How to Be Happy, we’re unpacking the truth about imposter syndrome, and why that uncomfort...
Avoid Being A Terrible Leader - Archive Interview with Hamza Khan - HTBAW #20
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What causes burnout, and how do we fix it at a systemic level?In this powerful conversation from our Working Well podcast archive, I sat down with Ham...
How Laura Frahm Became Happier - HTBH #20
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you decide to make your happiness a priority, even when life feels impossible?In this deeply inspiring conversation, Declan Edward...
How to Provide L&D That Your Team Cares About - HTBHAW #19
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it; most workplace training feels like a chore. It’s too often a box to tick, not a meaningful experience. But what if training could a...
How to Unlock Your Strengths - HTBH #19
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to being happier wasn’t fixing what’s “wrong” with you but doubling down on what’s right with you?In this episode, we explor...
Create Happier Workplaces - Archive Interview with Dr Happy (Tim Sharpe) - HTBHAW #18
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really makes us happy at work, and why do so many people struggle to find it?In this special archived episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Sharp (ak...
How to Uncover Your Values - HTBH #18
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re drifting through life without a clear direction? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore a popular but underutilised h...
How To Get Buy In From Your Team - HTBAW #17
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing to communicate your organisation’s goals it’s another to make your team care about them.In this episode, we explore what it reall...
How To Understand Yourself - HTBH #17
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants higher self-esteem, stronger self-worth, better self-care... but all of those begin with the same word for a reason: self. And yet, so ...
How To Become a Great Place to Work with Rebecca Moulynox - HTBHAW #16
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What actually makes a workplace a great place to work, not just in theory, but in the eyes of the people who show up every day?In this episode of How ...
How Brianna Cumming Became Happier - HTBH #16
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy, we sit down with Brianna Cumming, a BU Happiness College graduate who made the courageous decision to put her well...
How To Have Difficult Conversations At Work - HTBHAW #15
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know those conversations; the ones you put off, rehearse in your head, and hope magically resolve themselves. Whether it’s giving feedback, s...
How To Recover From Burnout - HTBH #15
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout isn’t just stress, it’s what happens when stress goes unaddressed for too long. And recovering from it isn’t something you can fast-trac...
Create a Workplace Culture You Can Be Proud Of With Karl Treacher - HTBHAW #14
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really drives culture in the workplace? And how do we evolve it in the face of uncertainty, hybrid work, and shifting employee expectations?In th...
How To Prevent Burnout - HTBH #14
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're tired of constantly flirting with burnout and wondering why the same patterns keep showing up, this episode is for you.In part two of ou...
How To Strengthen Resilience at Work - HTBHAW #13
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience at work isn’t about pushing through at all costs; it’s about learning to adapt and grow through change.In this episode, we’re diving ...
How to Pre-Empt Burnout - HTBH #13
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t always look like total exhaustion or quitting your job. It builds slowly. Quietly. And if we’re...
How to Practice Emotional Intelligence at Work (with Amy Jacobson) - HTBHAW #12
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to a more connected, productive, and happier workplace wasn’t just about systems or strategy—but emotional intelligence?In this...
How Arna Kerklaan Became Happier - HTBH #12
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a Mental Health Social Worker, Arna Kerklaan has spent her career supporting others. But like so many caring professionals, she once found herself ...
How To Develop Your Leadership Skills - HTBHAW #11
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership has the power to make or break wellbeing, engagement, and culture in the workplace. In this episode, we explore why poor leadership is so c...
How To Be A Little More Grateful - HTBH #11
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude is one of the most widely recommended happiness habits, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. If you’ve ever tried gratitude jour...
How To Prevent Burnout With Leaders And Managers: With Sarah Queenan - HTBHAW #10
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy (At Work), we’re joined by Sarah Queenan, Founder and Managing Director of Humanify HR Consulting. With over two ...
How To Reduce Negative Thinking - HTBH #10
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your mind feels like it’s stuck on a loop of overthinking, self-doubt or worst-case scenarios, you’re not broken — you’re human. Our brains...
How To Unpack Workplace Culture - HTBHAW #9
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about workplace culture, but very few people can define it, measure it, or meaningfully build it. In this episode, we cut through ...
How To Go With The Flow Of Life - HTBH #9
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of our stress and frustration comes from trying to control things that were never ours to control. From relationships to outcomes to the pace of...
How HumanX HR Upholds Workplace Happiness: With Tahnee McWhiter - HTBHAW #8
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy (At Work), we’re joined by Tahnee McWhirter, founder of HumanX HR—a business that’s been recognised as an Acc...
How Mitch Sharpe Became Happier - HTBH #8
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy, we sit down with Mitch Sharpe—BU Happiness College Class of 2024 graduate, father, and someone who has wholehear...
How to Expand Employee Engagement - HTBHAW #7
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy (At Work), we’re unpacking what true employee engagement looks like—and why so many organisations are getting i...
How To Be Kinder To Yourself - HTBH #7
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the harshest voice in our lives is the one in our own head.In this episode, Declan explores the power of self-compassion—a skill that’s ...
How Stacie Shaw Leads for Happiness - HTBHAW #6
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy (At Work), we’re joined by Stacie Shaw, Partner at PKF Newcastle, business advisor, and early adopter of the Work...
How To Develop Your Self Care Plan - HTBH #6
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve officially hit our podcast groove! From this week forward, we’ll be releasing one new episode every Wednesday, alternating between How to Be...
How To Take A Comprehensive Approach To Workplace Wellbeing - HTBHAW #5
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. But too many organisations take a one-size-fits-all approach that misses the mark.In...
How To Grow As A Person - HTBH #5
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to living a more fulfilling life was simply learning how to step outside your comfort zone—and stay there?In this episode of How to ...
How HR Can Drive Happiness: with Lisa Young - HTBHAW #4
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy (At Work), we’re joined by Lisa Young—an experienced HR consultant, founder of Your HR HQ, and someone who’s ...
How Beth Belford Became Happier - HTBH #4
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of How to Be Happy, we’re joined by our very first guest on the show—Beth Belford. Beth is a Freshman Year graduate of BU Happines...
How to Convince Your Boss That Workplace Happiness Matters - HTBHAW #3
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You believe in creating a happier workplace—but how do you get leadership on board?In this episode of How to Be Happy at Work, workplace happiness e...
How To Create A Recipe For Your Happiness - HTBH #3
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If happiness was a recipe, what ingredients would you include?In this episode of How to Be Happy, Declan Edwards introduces the PERMA+ model, a resear...
How to Get Workplace Wellbeing Right: Phil Wolffe - HTBHAW #2
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Our First Interview Episode! And what a guest to start things off with!What if we told you that most workplace well-being initiatives don’t ...
How To Master The Skills Of Happiness - HTBH #2
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if happiness isn’t just something you feel—but something you can learn?In this episode of How to Be Happy, happiness researcher Declan Edward...
How to Define Happiness in the Workplace - HTBHAW #1
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to be happy at work? Is it about well-being? Engagement? Culture? Leadership?In this first episode of How to Be Happy at Work,...
How to Define Happiness - HTBH #1
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be happier—but have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what actually is happiness?Happiness has been debated for thousands of years, f...
How To Best Use This Podcast - HTBH
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 'How to Be Happy' podcast!Are you ready to explore what it truly means to live a happier life? In this introductory episode you...