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May 8, 2025 6 mins
Can we grow stronger from life’s stress, setbacks, and hardships? 💪 In this inspiring episode of Open My Mind, renowned happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar shares breakthrough ideas on anti-fragility — the concept that some systems (like our muscles or mind) become stronger under pressure.

This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond  Series (Season 2).

We explore:

🌱 Resilience 2.0 — why anti-fragility goes beyond bouncing back to growing forward
💥 Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) — how hardship can lead to deep psychological strength ☀️ The Happiness Paradox — why chasing happiness directly can backfire
🌿 The SPIRE Model — spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, emotional well-beingTal reveals the hidden power of purpose, curiosity, deep relationships, and gratitude
🌼 — showing how to cultivate sustainable happiness by focusing on life’s “metaphorical colors of the rainbow.”
🌈🎧 Tune in for practical strategies to transform stress into strength and build a meaningful, flourishing life — one step at a time.

Warm Regards, The Guardian & Talisman 
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