Happiness Doctor: This is Why You'll Divorce at 45! How Loneliness is Slowly Killing You!

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June 18, 2025 • 57 mins

What does it take to live a truly happy life? Dr. Robert Waldinger has spent decades researching the keys to happiness and the science behind human relationships as the Director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development– the longest study on happiness ever. In this inspiring episode, he shares how anyone can build a happier life by making simple changes to how they approach their friendships, social media, romantic partners and life. (00:00) Intro (01:19) Can You Define Happiness? (03:24) There's Two Types of Happiness: Which Is Better? (05:06) Forming Relationships Based on Your Happiness Type (06:20) The Benefits of Human Connection (07:33) Why Do People Get Divorced at 45? (09:40) Recalibrating Your Life for Greater Happiness (12:27) Cultivate Radical Curiosity at Any Age (14:58) Is There a Link Between Popularity and Happiness? (15:53) Finding Happiness as an Introvert (17:26) Creating the Right Conditions for Happiness (18:21) How to Be Your Authentic Self (20:59) Is It Okay to End Old Friendships? (22:23) Reconnecting with Old Friends: Benefits and Challenges (23:48) Has Technology Changed Happiness? (26:44) Social Media's Impact on Happiness (29:43) Linkedin Jobs Ad (31:21) WHOOP Ad (32:21) Test If Social Media Is Helping or Hurting You (33:37) The Link Between Introspection and Happiness (34:57) Can You Just Choose to Be Happy? (36:16) Learning to Trust People Again (39:06) The Importance of Relationships (40:44) Does Your Partner Need to 'Complete' You? (43:25) No One Is Truly Self-Sufficient (45:52) Using Gratitude to Achieve Happiness (47:52) The WISER Model: Use It for Personal Growth (51:27) How to Build Healthy Relationships at Work (53:54) What Does It Mean to Be Human? (54:49) Fiverr Ad Follow me here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ Sponsored by: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/soul WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/kristen use code KRISTEN for 10% off your first hire SYNCH ID: MB01ZNDUO1RQ0AA MB01KVUJJQZNJWV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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