TAM+ EP67 The Four Archetypes of Happiness

The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Mental Health

4.8 • 621 Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In this enlightening episode of "The Addicted Mind," hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the four archetypes of happiness based on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.

These archetypes offer a roadmap for understanding happiness and its pivotal role in addiction recovery. The discussion spans the spectrum from the "Rat Racer," who postpones present joy for future gains, to the "Hedonist," who seeks immediate gratification without pondering future consequences. The hosts also examine the "Nihilist," who doubts the very possibility of happiness, and ultimately, the "Happy Camper," who balances immediate pleasure with long-term goals—the ideal state for sustainable recovery.

This episode not only decodes these archetypes but also provides insights into how adopting the Happy Camper mindset can enhance one's recovery journey and overall life satisfaction.

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Key Points

The concept and impact of the four happiness archetypes in recovery.
The pitfalls of living as a Rat Racer or a Hedonist in the context of addiction.
Understanding the detrimental outlook of the Nihilist and strategies to overcome it.
The benefits of embodying the Happy Camper for balanced, long-term happiness.
Discussion on the importance of community in supporting recovery and mental health.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus, the podcast where recovery, mental health, and wellness take the front seat.
0:07.3	I'm Dwayne Austerland, and joining me is my co-host, Eric Osterland, known for his insightful work on the Stuck Brain podcast.
0:14.3	In each episode, we'll dive into actionable, small steps to help those in recovery journey further along the path to wellness.
0:22.3	Our conversations are designed to be concise, typically around 15 minutes, though we may
0:27.0	occasionally delve deeper when the topic demands it. Our goal to provide you with practical
0:32.0	advice grounded in real experiences and expert insights to empower your recovery journey.
0:38.6	So whether you're on a break, on a walk, or just taking a moment for yourself,
0:42.3	join us as we explore the many facets of recovery and mental health,
0:46.4	one small step at a time.
0:48.4	This is The Addicted Mind Plus, where your journey to wellness gets an extra boost.
0:53.2	So let's get started.
0:54.6	All right, everyone, welcome to another gets an extra boost. So let's get started. All right, everyone.
0:55.3	Welcome to another episode of the Addicted Mind.
0:58.4	Plus, Eric, I'm excited about today's episode.
1:02.3	I think it's going to be a really cool topic.
1:04.6	I'm pumped about this one.
1:05.7	This one's really exciting for me.
1:07.1	Yeah, we're going to talk about the four archetypes of happiness and their role in
1:13.9	addiction recovery. And this comes out of the work of Dr. Talban Shahar, who is a prominent figure in
1:21.5	positive psychology. It comes out of his research. He's taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history,
1:29.7	positive psychology and the psychology of leadership.
1:33.3	And this comes out of his work.
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