The Happiness Lab

The Happiness Lab podcast is hosted by Dr Laurie Santos and is based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale University, and an extension of the university’s free course designed by Dr Santos: The Science of Wellbeing.

A Professor of Psychology at Yale University, Dr Santos is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of happiness. In this podcast, Dr Santos walks us through the ‘latest scientific research and shares some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.’ There is a direct link between happiness and character. Character contributes to happiness, and being happy helps develop character. People with a strength of character have a leaning towards happiness, and research has shown the VIA character traits contribute to happiness. Being happy fosters character by providing a positive foundation for action, interaction and perception. Beautifully the two feed each other.

The intention of this podcast is to break down the myths of what makes us happy, and raise awareness around the practical things we can incorporate into our life, which are evidence-based ways for increasing our happiness, and fostering human flourishing and character development.