THE HAPPY SCIENCE PODCAST

Discover the science of happiness, one episode – one study! In this podcast, host Professor Micael Dahlen explores groundbreaking research with leading experts, uncovering the science behind what truly makes us happy. Whether it's relationships, work, politics, or daily habits, The Happy Science Podcast brings insights from the field in a fun, engaging and accessible way. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways on how to live a happier, more fulfilling life—backed by science!

THE HAPPY SCIENCE PODCAST is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why Your Future Looks Bright (But Your Enemy’s Doesn’t) - with Professor Hallgeir Sjåstad

  Apr 27, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this fun episode, we explore why people tend to believe that their future will be happier and more meaningful than their past. But does that optimism extend to everyone – or only to ourselves and the people we like?  Tune in to discover what this reveals about hope, fairness, wishful thinking, and why realism may depend on whose future you’re imagining.</p><p></p><p>Link to study: https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.3164</p><p></p><p>Host: Professor Micael Dahlen<br> Guest: Professor Hallgeir Sjåstad<br> Producer: Sandra Charléz<br> Editor: Nicholas Nikander<br> Sound Engineer: Christe...

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  Is It Easier to Be Happy in Anotther Language? How Language Shapes Happiness Ratings - with Political scientist Sofia Axelson

  Apr 20, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this fun episode, we explore whether happiness means the same thing in different languages. Can the language you speak actually change how happy you say you are? Tune in to discover why it may be easier to say you are happy in English than in Swedish, and what that could mean for global happiness surveys and rankings.</p><p></p><p>Link to study: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-024-00827-7</p><p></p><p>Host: Professor Micael Dahlen<br> Guest: Political scientist Sofia Axelsson<br> Producer: Sandra Charléz<br> Sound Engineer: Christer Tjäder and Daniel Hö...

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  What Happens to Your Happiness When You Take Money from a Charity? - with Assistant Professor Frank Martela

  Apr 13, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this fun episode, we dig into a slightly uncomfortable question: what happens to our own happiness when we knowingly do something bad to others? We all know giving to charity feels good, but what about the opposite? Tune in to discover why doing good boosts happiness and meaning but doing harm does not always make us feel worse – especially when we find clever ways to justify it.</p><p></p><p>Link to study: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2021.104114<br> </p><p>Host: Professor Micael Dahlen<br> Guest: Assistant Professor Frank Martela<br> Producer: Sandra Charléz</p><p>E...

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  Does the U.S. Election Affect Happiness in Europe? with Assistant Professor Jareef Martuza

  Apr 6, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this fun episode, we explore whether an election in one country can shape happiness, optimism, and even trust in democracy in other countries. A study using data from over 20,000 people in nine European countries during the U.S.s presidential election 2024 gives the answer. Tune in to discover why political wins and losses can ripple across oceans, why democracy satisfaction may be more fragile than we think, and whether these emotional shifts also change how good citizens we are.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Host: Professor Micael Dahlen<br> Guest: Assistant Professor Jareef Martuza<br> Producer: Sandra...

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  S2:5 From Parents to Partners: How Divorces, DNA and Daily Connections Shape Our Wellbeing

  Jul 1, 202518 minS2

  In this fun episode, we look at how our social lives, with everything from supportive<br> relationships to breakups, impact our wellbeing. Is the pain of a breakup the same for<br> everyone? Can relationships protect our happiness over time? And what does your<br> DNA have to do with any of it? Professor Ragnhild Bang Nes of the Norwegian<br> Institute of Public Health shares fascinating findings from a study of twins. Tune in to<br> find out which social factors most strongly predict future happiness and how much of<br> our social wellbeing might be shaped before we’re...

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