Habits and Hustle

Episode 551: Dr. Laurie Santos: How Modern Life Hijacks Your Happiness And Why Going Analog Fixes It

May 5, 2026·1h 30m·8-min readinterviewself improvement
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TLDR
Happiness is a skill that can be practiced and improved through evidence-based behaviors and mindset shifts, not just an innate trait. Key practices include social connection, physical activity, time affluence, self-compassion, and reframing comparison habits — not just passive positivity

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Guest

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Dr. Laurie Santos

interview on Habits and Hustle

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Dr. Laurie SantosTony RobbinsJonathan HaidtCatherine PriceRoss GayGabrielle Oettingen

Books

The Book of Delightsby Ross GayThe Awesome Generationby Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price

Topics

FitnessHabitsMental HealthNeurosciencePersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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