Researching Happy

063 - The Engineer Who Built a Single Network of Every Wellbeing Concept | Dr Reuben Rusk

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful interview, Ruben Rusk shares his unique approach to understanding wellbeing through network analysis, emphasizing systemic factors,...

Beyond symptom reduction: wellbeing in psychosis research | A/Prof Ana Blasco-Belled & Kiira Sarasjärvi

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This engaging conversation explores the integration of wellbeing into psychiatric research and practice, highlighting innovative approaches, systemic ...

061 - BACK in 2026

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matt shares an update on his busy start to the year, focusing on his work in mental wellbeing, cancer research, and prevention initiatives. He reflect...

060 - Researching Unhappy: The Harsh Reality of Research Funding in Australia | Dr Shane Huntington CEO of Australian Society of Medical Research

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Shane Huntington discusses the challenges faced by early career researchers in the health research sector, particularly regarding...

059 - We need to rehumanize the workplace | Dr Denise Quinlan

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Dr. Denise Quinlan discusses her journey in positive psychology, emphasizing the importance of context, cultural sensitivity, an...

058 - Why don't governments take wellbeing seriously? Diane Bowles & Dr Kate Sollis

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Iasiello engages in a critical conversation with Diane Bowles and Dr. Kate Sollis about the importance of wellbeing in po...

057 - Facebook VP to Stand-up Comedy: a search for reasonable happiness | Paul Ollinger

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging conversation, Paul Ollinger shares his unique journey from being a Facebook executive to a stand-up comedian, exploring the intersect...

056 - The Science of Wellbeing, Resilience, and Health | Prof Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Matthew Iasiello speaks with A/Prof Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald about her research in psychological, social, and behavioral determin...

055 - WHO gets to define flourishing? And what are the stakes? | Professor Sarah Willen

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Professor Sarah Willen discusses the role of anthropology in understanding flourishing and wellbeing. Dr Willen is Professor of ...

054 - Self-care redefined, balancing the system and individual responsibility | Prof Narelle Lemon

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Researching Happy," Dr. Matthew Iasiello sits down with Professor Narelle Lemon, a leading expert in education and posit...

053 - How grateful parents can transform family dynamics | A/Prof Katherine Nelson-Coffey

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Researching Happy, Dr. Matthew Iasiello is joined by Dr. Katherine Nelson Coffey, an Associate Professor at Arizona State Universit...

052 - A Call to Action for Positive Psychology | Prof Mike Steger

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Researching Happy, Dr. Matthew Iasiello sits down with Professor Mike Steger, a leading voice in positive psychology from Colorado...

051 - Stop Phubbing Up Our Happiness: Smartphones, Social Connection, and School Bans | Dr Carli Ochs

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 51 of Researching Happy, host Dr Matthew Iasiello engages Dr. Carli Ochs, a postdoctoral researcher at Georgetown University’s Happy Tech...

E50! DEBATE: Are we LYING to ourselves in Positive Psychology? Prof Todd Kashdan, Dr Eri Mountbatten-O'Malley & Dr Matthew Iasiello

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this milestone 50th episode of Researching Happy, Dr. Matthew Iasiello hosts a dynamic debate with Prof. Todd Kashdan and Dr. Eri Mountbatten-O’...

049 - Could pro-social behaviour be the FOURTH psychological need? A/Prof Frank Martela

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the fascinating career of A/Prof Frank Martela. We cover:Frank's unique academic journeyThe inspiration for his work on purpose and pro-so...

048 - How can we avoid positive psychology's blindspots? Empathetic collaboration | A/Prof Mark Fabian

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Mark Fabian is an associate professor of public policy at the University of Warwick and an affiliate researcher at the Bennett Institute for Publ...

047 - Mental health crisis, politicians asleep: commentary on the Australian Federal budget | Dr Stephen Carbone

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Research Happy, we dive into Australia’slatest federal budget and its implications for mental health with Dr. Stephen Carbone, a ...

046 - The Wellbeing Revolution in Europe, social safety nets, and the Easterlin paradox | Dr Kelsey O'Connor

19 Mar 2025

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Kelsey J. O’Connor is a Senior Researcher in the Economics of Well-Being with STATEC Research (part of the national statistics office of Luxembourg)...

045 - LIVE from SPSP: A taxonomy and item bank of positive mental health | Dr Matthew Iasiello

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Matthew Iasiello's live presentation from the 2025 Society for Personality and Social PsychologyWe agree mental health is more than the absence...

044 - Does wellbeing have a marketing problem? Celebrating the LAUNCH of Be Well Co’s LANGUISHING campaign

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 44 of Researching Happy.  This is a special episode of the show, as we celebrate the launch of Be Well Co’s Face of Languishing...

043 - The hidden truth about mental health | Dr Matthew Iasiello

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 43, Matt walks through the dual-continua model of mental health, which suggests that mental illness and mental wellbeing are separa...

042 - New Year Same Me? Setting consistent habits for achievable goals | Dr Naomi Kakoschke

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Dr Naomi Kakoschke from CSIRO on Researching Happy talking us through reliable ways to set consistent habits for achievable goal setting.  ...

041 - Why is wellbeing science like the UFC?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is wellbeing science like cage fighting? Find out here! Dr Matthew Iasiello reflects on the passing on some wellbeing science leaders in 2024, th...

040 - Childhood maltreatment is a public health emergency | Dr Lucy Grummitt

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 40. We are fortunate to have the very impressive Dr Lucy Grummit from the University of Sydney. We recorded this on just one of tho...

039 - Flourishing at the end of life (and dying) | Dr Xavier Symons

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 39 of Researching happy. I’m Matthew Iasiello, trying to bring you the latest ideas and evidence in wellbeing research, direct from the acad...

038 - Neural mechanisms that promote resilience to trauma | A/Prof Sanne van Rooij

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is our first step into Neuroscience with Assistant Professor Sanne van Rooij from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at...

A dedication to life-changing teachers

24 Jul 2024

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037 - Concept creep and the inflation of mental health language | Prof Nick Haslam

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Matthew Iasiello and Episode 37 of Researching Happy, a podcast focused on the latest science on mental health and wellbeing, DIRECT from the res...

036 - Mental health literacy and priorities for prevention

04 Jul 2024

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Join the JOURNAL CLUB www.researchinghappy.com Prof Tony Jorm is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Melbourne and NHMRC Leadership Fellow. H...

035 - What happens when you use the right methodology | A/Prof Mohsen Joshanloo

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join the JOURNAL CLUB at www.researchinghappy.com/home Dr Mohsen Joshanloo is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Keimyung University, South Kore...

E.34 Disillusioned about prevention? I want to hear from you!

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quick update from Matt - really looking for feedback!!

E33. We MASSIVELY undervalue mental health | James Lathe

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt sits down with James Lathe, who is an exciting prospect for the future of mental health economics. This conversation is mostly Matt getting overe...

E32. Wellbeing as the core role of economics | Prof Arthur Grimes

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more from an expert of economics and wellbeing, Professor Arthur Grimes. Find more information on Arthur's work here: https://www.motu.nz/...

E31. Implementing mental wellbeing promotion | Prof Margaret Barry

04 Mar 2024

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E30. Next steps for a stronger positive psychology | A/Prof Aaron Jarden

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 30 of Researching Happy. This week we chat with Associate Professor Aaron Jarden of the University of Melbourne Centre for Wellbe...

E29 | Life Coaching from a Clinical Psychologist? Dr Suzy Green

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy This week we sit down with Dr Suzy Green, CEO and Founder of the Positivity Institute and Adjunct Professor at the Univ...

E28. Aquinas on Happiness | Dean Jennifer Frey

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy with Dr Matthew Iasiello This is the weekly podcast, sharing the stories behind the studies of the wellbeing research wo...

E23. Designing Eudaimonia using Architecture, Engineering, and the Built Environ | Dr Jenna Mikus

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy with Dr Matthew Iasiello This is the weekly podcast all about the stories behind the studies of the happiness and wellbe...

E27. All things FLOW | A/Prof Marta Bassi

07 Nov 2023

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Welcome to Researching Happy with Dr Matthew Iasiello This is the weekly podcast, sharing the stories behind the studies of the wellbeing research wor...

E26. Workplace as an opportunity to shift population mental health

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy with Dr Matthew Iasiello This is the weekly podcast, sharing the stories behind the studies of the wellbeing research wo...

E25: EVERY QUESTION about coaching explained | Yannick Jacob

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy with Dr Matthew Iasiello This is the weekly podcast all about the stories behind the studies of the happiness and wellbei...

E24. Should we be more CONNECTIVIST? | Paul Tupou-Vea

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy with Dr Matthew Iasiello. This is the weekly podcast all about the stories behind the studies of the happiness and wellbe...

E22. Want thriving at work? Let Good Work Design help! | Prof Karina Jorritsma

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My name is Dr Matthew Iasiello, welcome to Researching Happy This is the podcast all about the stories behind the studies of the happiness and wellbe...

E21. Human rights, wellbeing, lived experience, and the LAW | Simon Katterl

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the weekly podcast all about the stories behind the studies of the happiness and wellbeing research world.  Welcome to Episode 21, we take a ...

E20. Scientism, wellbeing, and the future of education | Dr Jonathan Beale

29 Aug 2023

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This is the podcast all about the stories behind the studies of the happiness and wellbeing research world. Support the show at: researchinghappy.loc...

E19. Lay conceptualisations of wellbeing | Annalise Roache

21 Aug 2023

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SUPPORT THE SHOW: researchinghappy.locals.com  This week Matt chats with Annalise Roache, Co-President of the NZ Association of Positive Psychology ...

E18. Happiness through suffering and existential positive psychology | Dr Paul Wong

14 Aug 2023

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SUPPORT the show: researchinghappy.locals.com This week I am joined by Professor Paul Wong, Professor Emeritus of Trent University and Trinity Weste...

E17. Gad Saad on Happiness: A Book Review

01 Aug 2023

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Support the show: researchinghappy.locals.com Trying something different this week! Professor Gad Saad, Professor of Marketing at Concordia Universit...

E16. LIVE from IPPA World Congress 2023 and two of Matt's presentations

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you LIVE from Vancouver BC. Hear some thoughts on the past 4 days of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) World Congress...

E15. Could wellbeing literacy be the key to population mental health? | Dr Lindsay Oades

08 Jul 2023

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E14. What’s God got to do with wellbeing? Theology, love of enemy, and more | Dr Brendan Case

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT THE SHOW: researchinghappy.locals.com  Dr Brendan Case joins the show this week. Brendan is the Associate Director of Research at the Human...

E13. How to be practically more mindful | Dr Craig Hassed

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT THE SHOW: researchinghappy.locals.com  This week we are joined by Professor Craig Hassed OAM from Monash University and the Centre for Consc...

E12. A wellbeing science repository for government, business, and community | Nancy Hey

17 Jun 2023

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Support the show at researchinghappy.locals.com This week’s guest is Nancy Hey, Executive Director of the ‘What Works Wellbeing’ centre in the...

E11. Eating Disorders, Help-seeking, Wellbeing, and Border Closures | Dr Kathina Ali

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Support the show at: researchinghappy.locals.com  Today I sit down with a great friend and colleague Dr Kathina Ali. Kathina is a clinical psycholog...

E10. Can wellbeing therapy and eudaimonia prevent relapse? | Dr Chiara Ruini

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Support the show at: https://researchinghappy.locals.com/ This week I chat with Associate Professor Chiara Ruini from the University of Bologna. Alo...

E9. What do YOU mean by Flourishing? | Dr Eri Mountbatten-O’Malley

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Support the show and join the Researching Happy community: https://researchinghappy.locals.com This week I chat with Dr Eri Mountbatten-O’Malley, ...

E8. The many many benefits of wellbeing | Dr Ziggi Santini

20 May 2023

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E7. Genetics of wellbeing, and improving the scientific quality of positive psychology | Dr Meike Bartels

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Dr Meike Bartels, Professor in genetics and wellbeing, and president of IPPA - the International Positive Psychology Associatio...

E6. A theory of wellbeing from psychology, philosophy, and economics | Dr Mark Fabian

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I chat with Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor at the University of Warwick. We have a in-depth conversation on all things wellbeing. Topic...

E5. Researcher to CEO for real-world change | Dr Addie Wootten

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Researching Happy I talk to Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of Smiling Mind, a mindfulness-based App. Addie talks about the power of mindfulness ...

E4. Fighting for prevention in mental health | Dr Stephen Carbone

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show I talk to Dr Stephen Carbone, CEO of Prevention United. Stephen brings the nuance that the mental health and wellbeing sector ...

E3. Social Anxiety, purpose, and upsetting the wrong people | Dr Fallon Goodman

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Researching Happy, I talk to Dr Fallon Goodman, Assistant Professor at George Washington University. Fallon tells us about her wo...

E2. Turning research into sustainable real-world benefits | Joep van Agteren

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 2 of Researching Happy, I talk to Joep Van Agteren, a friend, colleague, and co-lead of the Be Well Co… Joep talks us through his journe...

E1. Languishing and the origins of Positive Psychology | Dr Corey Keyes

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Support the show and join the conversation at ResearchingHappy.locals.com. Matt sits down with Emeritus Professor Corey Keyes, to discuss Corey’s f...

E0: Welcome to Researching Happy

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Researching Happy, a podcast all about the world of happiness and wellbeing research.    Join the Researching Happy community at ...