About this episode
Pre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast and blog, I talk to best-spelling author, psychiatrist, Zen master and Harvard researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger about what the science tells us about human happiness, creating a fulfilling and happy life, the importance of “social fitness”, what we get wrong about achievement, the power of deep, meaningful relationships, and so much more! Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/lessons-from-the-worlds-longest-scientific-study-of-happiness Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers: For a limited time, visit magbreakthrough.com/drleaf and enter the code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your order of Magnesium Breakthrough. Don't let sleepless nights hold you back any longer! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:17 Dr. Robert’s incredible research & career 4:35 Why the Harvard Study of Adult Development is so important 9:22, 23:10 The power of the examined life 13:47, 16:18 Relationships are the key to happiness! 18:50 Why we should teach our children about relationships in school 20:30 The power of deep, meaningful connections 21:30 Adversity, relationships & happiness 31:26 How Dr. Robert’s research has impacted his own life 32:00, 36:00 There is no one way to live the good life 34:00 Money & success does not equal happiness 37:25 The power of living an authentic life 38:40 Mental health in our world today 45:53 It is never too late to be happy! 50:00 You can live alone & still be happy ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.