We Question Dr. Arthur Brooks on the Secret to Happiness

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Ramsey Network

Business

4.8 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

💻 Shape what comes next for Smart Money Happy Hour by participating in our Spring 2026 audience study! It’s not every day that we get to grab a drink with a Harvard professor, bestselling author and happiness expert. Dr. Arthur Brooks is here to talk money, life, faith and so much more.Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Questioning “Life” Choices With Ken Coleman (“Would You Rather” Edition) 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. 💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. 📖 Check out Dr. Arthur Brooks’ new book, The Meaning of Your Life. Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS Credit Union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥂 Electrolyte Mockarita Recipe by: Cocktails with Val 2.5 ounces coconut water 1.5 ounces fresh orange juice 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce agave 1 pinch of salt Instructions: Add coconut water, fresh orange juice, lime juice, agave, and a pinch of salt to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine all ingredients. Pour over glass filled with ice. Add an orange wedge as optional garnish. Serve and enjoy! Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Hey guys, Rachel Cruz here. Listen, we need your help. We have a survey coming out around Smart Money Happy Hour, and we want to make this show even better in 2026, but it's up to you to help us.
0:11.4	So here's how you help us. Text the word smart to this number, 33789, or go to ramsysolutions.com slash smart to take the survey. And no pressure, but we need to beat a world record here.
0:23.4	So take it, ASAP.
0:25.3	Please help us out.
0:26.0	And you could win a $100 Amazon gift card.
0:28.7	Who knows?
0:29.4	If you want to help us out and get a chance to win an Amazon gift card while you're at it,
0:32.9	go take it.
0:33.6	The survey closes April 10th, so time is of the essence.
0:42.8	Thank you. The survey closes April 10th, so time is of the essence. A Harvard professor, a best-selling author, and a happiness expert walk into a bar.
0:46.8	Just kidding, it's all one person.
0:48.5	We are joined today by the one and only, Dr. Arthur Brooks.
0:51.8	I think it's kind of a scam.
0:53.6	What, dentists?
0:54.5	We are in the South, aren't we?
0:58.2	Reader love poetry tonight in bed.
1:00.4	I don't know if I can Google that on a work computer.
1:03.0	Love poetry to read at bedtime.
1:05.5	What are the other ways that people can increase happiness in their lives?
1:09.4	How else do you buy happiness?
1:10.9	Number one, it's really simple.
1:17.5	Hey guys, I'm Rachel Cruz.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ramsey Network, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Ramsey Network and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.