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#354: What actually makes people happy? Like REALLY happy–peaceful, deeply fulfilled kind of happy. In this episode, Josie explores the daily habits of the happiest women in the world, based on research from leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and spiritual thinkers. These aren’t your typical “write three things you’re grateful for” habits. They’re the deep, soulful, science-backed practices that rewire your brain for joy.
You’ll learn:
Why the brains is wired for negativity (and how to change that)
What the Barbie movie can teach us about toxic positivity
The game-changing lesson about gratitude Josie learned from an energy healer (but no one ever talks about)
5 happy girl habits you can start today to feel so much better in your life
Tips that will help with seasonal mood shifts ahead of winter
CHAPTERS:
00:20 - Why happiness is the real goal of self-improvement
03:39 - Toxic positivity, hard feelings, and the Barbie lesson
08:01 - Habit 1: Savor the everyday moments
11:51 - Habit 2: Tune into your body and intuition
17:10 - Habit 3: Pause on the good to counter negativity bias
20:23 - Habit 4: Find more awe in your everyday life
27:18 - Habit 5: Practice gratitude for the hard things
34:01 - Why happiness starts with the life you already have
RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
The Science of Well-Being with Dr. Laurie Santos — the Yale course mentioned in the discussion of savoring.
The Source by Dr. Tara Swart — the book mentioned alongside body awareness and intuition.
Taking in the Good by Dr. Rick Hanson — a practical resource related to the negativity bias discussion.
Liz Tran — the coach and previous podcast guest Josie references.
Glennon Doyle — mentioned in the discussion about allowing difficult feelings.
CONNECT WITH JOSIE:
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