The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Robert Waldinger, M.D.: “People who are more concerned about others are happier.” Robert, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen practitioner, joins us to discuss how to live a life full of purpose, happiness, and health, plus: - Robert’s professional background and research (~00:13) - What makes up a “good” life? (~01:15) - The longest study every done on adult life (~02:01) - What happiness looked like 80 years ago versus today (~03:21) - Why we’re more unhappy than ever (~06:27) - Why strong relationships are crucial for well-being (~07:39) - How happiness changes as you age (~10:03) - The biggest takeaways from the Harvard Study of Adult Development (~11:42) - How casual relationships impact your health (~12:54) - How technology & social media really affects happiness (~14:33) - Why wealth & fame makes some people happy but not others (~17:26) - A meditation practice for genuine happiness (~21:04) - Why loneliness is a huge heal