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This week, I talk to Gillian Mandich, a PhD in happiness research and a two-time TEDx speaker on the topic. We explore global lessons on happiness, why so many of us feel miserable today, and whether true happiness is possible without a relationship.
Say hi to Gillian: instagram.com/drgillianmandich
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.
Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter
0:00 Intro
1:40 Is there a rise in unhappiness these days?
4:55 Are there any countries that are more unhappy?
8:15 A famous study proved we are happier when we do this
11:22 Are we losing our social skills?
17:50 Does being single cause us to be unhappy?
21:50 Are some people born happier?
28:00 What do we do that is detrimental to our happiness?
39:00 What do the happiest countries teach us about happiness?
48:00 Expectations and comparison: how it affects happiness
51:00 Easy way to become happier each day
55:00 What can we learn from Latin America about happiness?
58:00 What other cultures naturally to be happy?
1:04:00 Do some cultures put happiness higher than others?
1:06:00 Is there a point where we are too focused on being happy?
1:09:00 Is it harder to be happier when you have more?
1:13:00 What is one advice for people to become happier?
This week, I talk to Gillian Mandich, a PhD in happiness research and a two-time TEDx speaker on the topic. We explore global lessons on happiness, why so many of us feel miserable today, and whether true happiness is possible without a relationship.
Say hi to Gillian: instagram.com/drgillianmandich
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.
Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter
0:00 Intro
1:40 Is there a rise in unhappiness these days?
4:55 Are there any countries that are more unhappy?
8:15 A famous study proved we are happier when we do this
11:22 Are we losing our social skills?
17:50 Does being single cause us to be unhappy?
21:50 Are some people born happier?
28:00 What do we do that is detrimental to our happiness?
39:00 What do the happiest countries teach us about happiness?
48:00 Expectations and comparison: how it affects happiness
51:00 Easy way to become happier each day
55:00 What can we learn from Latin America about happiness?
58:00 What other cultures naturally to be happy?
1:04:00 Do some cultures put happiness higher than others?
1:06:00 Is there a point where we are too focused on being happy?
1:09:00 Is it harder to be happier when you have more?
1:13:00 What is one advice for people to become happier?
