Arthur Brooks On The Science Of Happiness, Emotional Well-Being, & Setting Boundaries For A Better Life

The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast

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Education, Business

4.5 • 14.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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#859: Join us as we sit down with Arthur Brooks – Harvard professor, best-selling author, & leading happiness expert who helps people build more meaningful, purpose-driven lives. From his early career as a classical musician to becoming one of the most sought-after voices on emotional well-being, Arthur shares the science-backed tools & personal insights that can help anyone build a life filled with joy, connection, & fulfillment. He blends science with soul – using research, real-life stories, & timeless wisdom to help people build lives they actually want. Whether he's teaching at Harvard, writing for The Atlantic, or co-authoring books with Oprah, Arthur’s work is all about one thing: helping you thrive. In this episode, Arthur dives into the science of happiness, unpacks practical strategies for emotional regulation, breaks down the impact of success addiction, shares tips for deepening marriage & relationship dynamics, emphasizes the importance of boundaries with technology, & explores how real human connection enhances our well-being.

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0:00.0	The following podcast is a Dear Media production.
0:04.4	She's a lifestyle blogger extraordinaire.
0:07.5	Fantastic.
0:08.5	And he's a serial entrepreneur.
0:10.8	A very smart cookie.
0:12.2	And now Lauren Everts and Michael Bostic are bringing you along for the ride.
0:16.3	Get ready for some major realness.
0:17.9	Welcome to the skinny confidential, him and her.
0:21.8	Hello everybody.
0:25.8	Welcome back to another episode of The Skinny Confidential, Him and Her show.
0:29.0	In a world that's more connected than ever, why do so many of us feel so disconnected,
0:33.5	from our purpose, our partners, even ourselves?
0:36.6	Today we're joined by Arthur Brooks, Harvard
0:38.6	professor, bestselling author, and happiness scientist who's here to break down why true happiness
0:44.0	isn't what we've been told, why love is more of a skill than a feeling, and how to find
0:48.6	deep purpose even when life feels like a scrolling blur. Whether you're struggling with anxiety,
0:53.5	craving deeper connection, or just want more joy in your everyday life, this episode will change Whether you're struggling with anxiety, craving deeper connection,
0:54.4	or just want more joy in your everyday life, this episode will change how you think. With that,
0:59.6	let's dive in with one of the greats, Arthur Brooks. This is the skinny confidential, him and her.
1:07.2	First, Arthur, welcome to this show. I am so excited to have you on. We've been trying to lock you down for a while, man.
1:12.6	No, I'm delighted to be here. Thank you for having me. Well, thank you for making. Congratulations on touching so many people so positively with your show.
1:19.2	Thank you. That's very, very nice. We're going to hop right into it. Let's do it. You've spent decades studying happiness.
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