Can variety and novelty bring us happiness? Is there ever too much of a good thing when it comes to new experiences? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss the good and bad side of neophilia, the love of new things. Most importantly, Arthur shares how a healthy appetite for life and an openness to experiencing new things can lead to an abundance of beauty, satisfaction, and adventure in our... Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, BetterHelp, Noom, Skillshare Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-from-all-things-new/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Can variety and novelty bring us happiness? Is there ever too much of a good thing when it comes to new experiences? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss the good and bad side of neophilia, the love of new things. Most importantly, Arthur shares how a healthy appetite for life and an openness to experiencing new things can lead to an abundance of beauty, satisfaction, and adventure in our... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-from-all-things-new/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="https://betterhelp.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a>, <a href="https://noom.com/ladybrains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noom</a>, <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-from-all-things-new/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-from-all-things-new/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

Happiness from All Things New

Were you happy with your life pre-pandemic? Are there toxic relationships or draining activities that might be better left behind as we reemerge from the pandemic? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss how we can use these waning months of the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to honestly evaluate our lives and assess our happiness. Arthur also provides a step-by-step guide on how to learn... Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, Feetures, Ritual, Stamps.com Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-after-covid/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Were you happy with your life pre-pandemic? Are there toxic relationships or draining activities that might be better left behind as we reemerge from the pandemic? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss how we can use these waning months of the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to honestly evaluate our lives and assess our happiness. Arthur also provides a step-by-step guide on how to learn... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-after-covid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://ritual.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritual</a>, <a href="http://stamps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stamps.com</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-after-covid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-after-covid/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

Life After COVID

People usually make two mistakes when it comes to their own happiness: First, they assume that happiness already exists, and they just have to go find it. Second, they equate happiness to other complicated problems, solvable through engineering the right formula. However, happiness is complex, and requires a different approach. In this episode, Arthur is joined by co-authors of the # Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, Audible, Fiverr, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/designing-happiness/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

People usually make two mistakes when it comes to their own happiness: First, they assume that happiness already exists, and they just have to go find it. Second, they equate happiness to other complicated problems, solvable through engineering the right formula. However, happiness is complex, and requires a different approach. In this episode, Arthur is joined by co-authors of the # <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/designing-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="http://audible.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a>, <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiverr</a>, <a href="https://noom.com/ladybrains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noom</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/designing-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/designing-happiness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

Designing Happiness

Are you making your life harder than it needs to be? Satisfaction is one of the key macronutrients of happiness, but it can prove elusive. And it’s easy to burn out chasing it, and inventing more and more wants in our lives. Can we escape this phenomenon? In this episode, Arthur is joined by New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown to discuss his latest bestseller, Effortless: Make It Easier... Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, BetterHelp, Feetures, Ritual Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/achieving-effortlessness-and-greater-happiness/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Are you making your life harder than it needs to be? Satisfaction is one of the key macronutrients of happiness, but it can prove elusive. And it’s easy to burn out chasing it, and inventing more and more wants in our lives. Can we escape this phenomenon? In this episode, Arthur is joined by New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown to discuss his latest bestseller, Effortless: Make It Easier... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/achieving-effortlessness-and-greater-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="https://betterhelp.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://ritual.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritual</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/achieving-effortlessness-and-greater-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/achieving-effortlessness-and-greater-happiness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

Achieving Effortlessness and Greater Happiness

Can money buy happiness? It’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of working more and more hours, chasing more and more money, in the hopes of getting happier. But after a certain point, despite our hard-wired belief to the contrary, more money doesn’t bring more happiness. In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss the sometimes complicated relationship between money, happiness, and satisfaction. Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, Porter Road, Audible, Stamps.com Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-buy-happiness/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Can money buy happiness? It’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of working more and more hours, chasing more and more money, in the hopes of getting happier. But after a certain point, despite our hard-wired belief to the contrary, more money doesn’t bring more happiness. In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss the sometimes complicated relationship between money, happiness, and satisfaction. <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-buy-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="https://porterroad.com/arthur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Porter Road</a>, <a href="http://audible.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a>, <a href="http://stamps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stamps.com</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-buy-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-buy-happiness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

How to Buy Happiness

Meaning and purpose in life are key drivers of happiness. However, we know that to understand happiness, we must also understand unhappiness, as these virtues often come through pain and suffering. In this episode, Arthur is joined by renowned teacher, international facilitator, and author of Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds... SourceSponsored by Feetures, Noom, Bespoke Post Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/healing-collective-trauma/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Meaning and purpose in life are key drivers of happiness. However, we know that to understand happiness, we must also understand unhappiness, as these virtues often come through pain and suffering. In this episode, Arthur is joined by renowned teacher, international facilitator, and author of Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/healing-collective-trauma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://noom.com/ladybrains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noom</a>, <a href="https://www.boxofawsome.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bespoke Post</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/healing-collective-trauma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/healing-collective-trauma/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

Healing Collective Trauma

Adam Grant

How quick are you to rethink your opinions when presented with new information? Can changing your mind make you a happier person? In this episode, Arthur is joined by Wharton organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know to discuss the perks of being wrong. They also explore how thinking like a scientist and having the humility to... Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, Audible, Upstart Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-change-your-mind-with-adam-grant/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

How quick are you to rethink your opinions when presented with new information? Can changing your mind make you a happier person? In this episode, Arthur is joined by Wharton organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know to discuss the perks of being wrong. They also explore how thinking like a scientist and having the humility to... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-change-your-mind-with-adam-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="http://audible.com/ricochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a>, <a href="https://www.upstart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upstart</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-change-your-mind-with-adam-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/how-to-change-your-mind-with-adam-grant/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E26. How to Change Your Mind with Adam Grant

Are you afraid of failure? Has it held you back from living your best life? You’re not alone. The fear of failure is on the rise. Why? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the sources of the fear of failure as well as share some tangible ways to not only overcome this fear, but also to grow in virtue in the process. We’d love to hear from you! Write to us at arthur@arthurbrooks.com or ceci@ Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, Boll &amp; Branch, Feetures, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-a-fear-of-failure/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Are you afraid of failure? Has it held you back from living your best life? You’re not alone. The fear of failure is on the rise. Why? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the sources of the fear of failure as well as share some tangible ways to not only overcome this fear, but also to grow in virtue in the process. We’d love to hear from you! Write to us at arthur@arthurbrooks.com or ceci@ <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-a-fear-of-failure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="http://bollandbranch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boll &amp; Branch</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://noom.com/ladybrains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noom</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-a-fear-of-failure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-a-fear-of-failure/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E25. Overcoming a Fear of Failure

Christians around the world have just entered the season of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and voluntary sacrifice. However, this practice isn’t limited to Christianity, or even to those who are traditionally religious. In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the positive side effects of sacrifice and share some Lenten strategies and best practices for gaining these happiness benefits... Source Sponsored by Athletic Greens, Upstart, Fiverr, Skillshare Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-through-voluntary-sacrifice/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/. Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Christians around the world have just entered the season of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and voluntary sacrifice. However, this practice isn’t limited to Christianity, or even to those who are traditionally religious. In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the positive side effects of sacrifice and share some Lenten strategies and best practices for gaining these happiness benefits... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-through-voluntary-sacrifice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/us?aff_id=1526&amp;offer_id=27&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=artofhappiness_d35ct__a1526__o27&amp;utm_term=cac&amp;utm_content=business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, <a href="https://www.upstart.com/arthur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upstart</a>, <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiverr</a>, <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-through-voluntary-sacrifice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happiness-through-voluntary-sacrifice/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E24. Happiness through Voluntary Sacrifice

Evidence shows that there’s more loneliness and isolation in the United States than ever before. Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has even said that we have an epidemic of loneliness in this country. How do we turn back this trend? In this episode, Arthur is joined by thought leader and author of The Lonely Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That’s Pulling Apart, Noreena Hertz. SourceSponsored by Boll &amp; Branch, Feetures, Jordan Harbinger Show, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/an-epidemic-of-lonelinessan-epidemic-of-loneliness/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Evidence shows that there’s more loneliness and isolation in the United States than ever before. Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has even said that we have an epidemic of loneliness in this country. How do we turn back this trend? In this episode, Arthur is joined by thought leader and author of The Lonely Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That’s Pulling Apart, Noreena Hertz. <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/an-epidemic-of-lonelinessan-epidemic-of-loneliness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="http://bollandbranch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boll &amp; Branch</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a>, <a href="https://noom.com/ladybrains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noom</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/an-epidemic-of-lonelinessan-epidemic-of-loneliness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/an-epidemic-of-lonelinessan-epidemic-of-loneliness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E23. An Epidemic of Loneliness

You want to be happy. So why are you leaving it up to chance? There exists a wealth of knowledge that can help you live a life that has more joy, satisfaction, and purpose—and help you share these gifts with others. Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, bestselling author, and columnist Arthur Brooks is your teacher on the art and science of living a better life. In each episode, you will hear about research in the worlds of science, philosophy, theology, art, and literature. Then, Arthur will tell you how to use the wisdom of the experts in your own life, starting today.

A happy life requires a mix of enjoyment and purpose. How can you achieve this balance in your own life? In this episode, Arthur is joined by founder of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday, who discusses how we can apply the wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophy to our modern lives. They share some key lessons for building a life of virtue, moderation, and most importantly, flourishing and true happiness. SourceSponsored by Jordan Harbinger Show, Skillshare, Upstart Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/stoicism-and-living-a-balanced-life/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

A happy life requires a mix of enjoyment and purpose. How can you achieve this balance in your own life? In this episode, Arthur is joined by founder of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday, who discusses how we can apply the wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophy to our modern lives. They share some key lessons for building a life of virtue, moderation, and most importantly, flourishing and true happiness. <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/stoicism-and-living-a-balanced-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a>, <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a>, <a href="https://www.upstart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upstart</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/stoicism-and-living-a-balanced-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/stoicism-and-living-a-balanced-life/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E22. Stoicism and Living a Balanced Life

There’s a simple three-part formula for improving your happiness: understand the science behind it, apply that information to your life, and share that knowledge with others. In this episode, Arthur is joined by Bishop Bill Byrne, bishop of Springfield, MA, and author of 5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul. They discuss lessons from Bishop Bill’s new book... SourceSponsored by Feetures, Jordan Harbinger Show, Noom Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/sharing-happiness/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

There’s a simple three-part formula for improving your happiness: understand the science behind it, apply that information to your life, and share that knowledge with others. In this episode, Arthur is joined by Bishop Bill Byrne, bishop of Springfield, MA, and author of 5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul. They discuss lessons from Bishop Bill’s new book... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/sharing-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a>, <a href="https://noom.com/ladybrains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noom</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/sharing-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/sharing-happiness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E21. Sharing Happiness

What’s your new year’s resolution? Is it the right one? Research shows that between one-third and one-half of Americans make new year’s resolutions. However, research also shows that fewer than half of resolutions are still successful by June. What’s the secret for a successful resolution? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci share the habits that make resolutions stick. Also, Arthur explains how to... SourceSponsored by Feetures, Jordan Harbinger Show, Skillshare Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/new-years-resolutions/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

What’s your new year’s resolution? Is it the right one? Research shows that between one-third and one-half of Americans make new year’s resolutions. However, research also shows that fewer than half of resolutions are still successful by June. What’s the secret for a successful resolution? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci share the habits that make resolutions stick. Also, Arthur explains how to... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/new-years-resolutions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a>, <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/new-years-resolutions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/new-years-resolutions/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E20. New Year’s Resolutions

Are you always a little blue around the holidays? Or perhaps, like many, you’re just finding it hard to get into the holiday spirit during this difficult year, marked by loss and family separation? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci provide some holiday happiness assistance and share how you can build your holiday to make it truly happy and meaningful. We’d love to hear from you! Write to us at... SourceSponsored by Jordan Harbinger Show, Talkspace Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/learning-to-love-the-holidays/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Are you always a little blue around the holidays? Or perhaps, like many, you’re just finding it hard to get into the holiday spirit during this difficult year, marked by loss and family separation? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci provide some holiday happiness assistance and share how you can build your holiday to make it truly happy and meaningful. We’d love to hear from you! Write to us at... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/learning-to-love-the-holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a>, <a href="http://talkspace.com/girl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talkspace</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/learning-to-love-the-holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/learning-to-love-the-holidays/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E19. Learning to Love the Holidays

The pandemic has brought life to a standstill for many, not just economically, but physically, as well. Polling data reveals that Americans are plagued by a state of inactivity. Combine that with the usual indulgences of the holiday season, and you can bet that come New Year’s Day, there will be a record number of diet and exercise related resolutions. Does eating right and exercising lead to... SourceSponsored by American Story, Feetures, PayPal Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/your-body-your-health-and-your-happiness/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

The pandemic has brought life to a standstill for many, not just economically, but physically, as well. Polling data reveals that Americans are plagued by a state of inactivity. Combine that with the usual indulgences of the holiday season, and you can bet that come New Year’s Day, there will be a record number of diet and exercise related resolutions. Does eating right and exercising lead to... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/your-body-your-health-and-your-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://theamericanstorypodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Story</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/your-body-your-health-and-your-happiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/your-body-your-health-and-your-happiness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E18. Your Body, Your Health, and Your Happiness

In the Western world, we have celebrations to mark life events in the first half of our lives—graduations, weddings, baby showers—but, we don’t celebrate becoming middle-aged. Instead, we often bemoan the “midlife crisis.” Turns out, that’s the wrong way of looking at middle age. In this episode, Arthur is joined by Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, who has dedicated his life to... SourceSponsored by American Story, Jordan Harbinger Show Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-part-2/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

In the Western world, we have celebrations to mark life events in the first half of our lives—graduations, weddings, baby showers—but, we don’t celebrate becoming middle-aged. Instead, we often bemoan the “midlife crisis.” Turns out, that’s the wrong way of looking at middle age. In this episode, Arthur is joined by Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, who has dedicated his life to... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://theamericanstorypodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Story</a>, <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/life-part-2/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E17. Life: Part 2

The happiness effect of competitive elections is real: Losing an election hurts. In fact, research shows that in presidential elections, having your candidate lose can depress happiness for months. How are you feeling post-election? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the research on happiness and post-election suffering. Also, Arthur shares some much-needed advice for those attempting to... SourceSponsored by American Story, Feetures, Jordan Harbinger Show Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/curbing-post-election-suffering/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

The happiness effect of competitive elections is real: Losing an election hurts. In fact, research shows that in presidential elections, having your candidate lose can depress happiness for months. How are you feeling post-election? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci explore the research on happiness and post-election suffering. Also, Arthur shares some much-needed advice for those attempting to... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/curbing-post-election-suffering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://theamericanstorypodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Story</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/curbing-post-election-suffering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/curbing-post-election-suffering/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E16. Curbing Post-Election Suffering

With Election Day looming, it’s hard to tune out the nonstop political coverage across all platforms—from cable news to social media. Can you pay less attention while still being an engaged citizen? Should you be tuning out for the sake of your happiness? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss why it’s necessary for the political junkies among us to attempt a political detox and share some... SourceSponsored by American Story, Jordan Harbinger Show Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/politics-and-unhappiness/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

With Election Day looming, it’s hard to tune out the nonstop political coverage across all platforms—from cable news to social media. Can you pay less attention while still being an engaged citizen? Should you be tuning out for the sake of your happiness? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss why it’s necessary for the political junkies among us to attempt a political detox and share some... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/politics-and-unhappiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://theamericanstorypodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Story</a>, <a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Harbinger Show</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/politics-and-unhappiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/politics-and-unhappiness/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E15. Politics and Unhappiness

Are you struggling to find peace in your life? Does the future seem grim? Tibetan Buddhists attribute this sense of restlessness and pessimism to your “monkey mind.” With this understanding, finding peace and happiness is tricky, like training a frenetic monkey that you can’t get to sit still. In this episode, Arthur is joined by Dr. Martin Seligman, positive psychology expert and author of... SourceSponsored by Feetures, PayPal, Talkspace Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happy-monkey/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Are you struggling to find peace in your life? Does the future seem grim? Tibetan Buddhists attribute this sense of restlessness and pessimism to your “monkey mind.” With this understanding, finding peace and happiness is tricky, like training a frenetic monkey that you can’t get to sit still. In this episode, Arthur is joined by Dr. Martin Seligman, positive psychology expert and author of... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happy-monkey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal</a>, <a href="http://talkspace.com/girl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talkspace</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happy-monkey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/happy-monkey/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E14. Happy Monkey

The evidence is clear that people find happiness and greater life satisfaction in faith and spirituality. But what do you do if you have no experience with faith or have fallen away from the religion of your childhood as you’ve grown older? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss overcoming common obstacles to exploring your spiritual side, particularly if you’re feeling religious stirrings for... SourceSponsored by American Story, Feetures, Talkspace Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/searching-for-spirituality/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

The evidence is clear that people find happiness and greater life satisfaction in faith and spirituality. But what do you do if you have no experience with faith or have fallen away from the religion of your childhood as you’ve grown older? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss overcoming common obstacles to exploring your spiritual side, particularly if you’re feeling religious stirrings for... <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/searching-for-spirituality/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://theamericanstorypodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Story</a>, <a href="https://feetures.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feetures</a>, <a href="http://talkspace.com/girl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talkspace</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/searching-for-spirituality/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/searching-for-spirituality/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E13. Searching for Spirituality

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Would you rather be special, than happy? If so, you might be a success addict. In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss why success can be so addictive and explain some of the key attributes of those who Arthur deems “success addicts.” No matter your stage in life, Arthur shares three tips for overcoming your success addiction and living a happier, more balanced, and fulfilling life. SourceSponsored by Talkspace, The Bradley Foundation Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-the-success-addiction/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Would you rather be special, than happy? If so, you might be a success addict. In this episode, Arthur and Ceci discuss why success can be so addictive and explain some of the key attributes of those who Arthur deems “success addicts.” No matter your stage in life, Arthur shares three tips for overcoming your success addiction and living a happier, more balanced, and fulfilling life. <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-the-success-addiction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a> Sponsored by <a href="http://talkspace.com/girl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talkspace</a>, <a href="https://www.bradleyfdn.org/liberty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bradley Foundation</a> Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: <a href="https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-the-success-addiction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/overcoming-the-success-addiction/</a>. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: <a href="https://ricochet.com/membership/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://ricochet.com/membership/</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/id1505581039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks in Apple Podcasts</a> (and <a href="https://ricochet.com/kb/leave-5-star-podcast-review-itunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a 5-star review</a>, please!), or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/the-art-of-happiness-with-arthur-brooks/feed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ricochet-audio-network-superfeed/id960814054?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts</a> or by <a href="https://ricochet.com/superfeed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.

E10. Overcoming the Success Addiction

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