Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast

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Gina Vild: Practical Ways to Build Resilience | Sero Boost #80
Ever wondered how some people bounce back from setbacks stronger and happier than ever? The secret isn’t luck — it’s resilience! So, this week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews resilience coach Gina Vild to discover practical ways to build resilience. An author, thought leader, and speaker, Gina Vild explores the topics of happiness, purpose, and resilience in her work. Gina Vild has not only co-authored ‘The Two Most Important Days: How to Find your Purpose and Live a Happier, Healthier Life’, but she is also currently working on her second book, ‘Buoyant: Learn to Navigate Life’s Troubled Water and Thrive’. Additionally, she writes two columns for Psychology Today, and recently served Harvard Medical School as associate dean and chief communications officer. In this episode, Gina Vild addresses common misconceptions about happiness — such as the tortured artist stereotype — and sheds light on the common challenges individuals face when it comes to building resilience and happiness. Together, Marie and Gina Vild discuss key factors that contribute to resilience and happiness, as well as practical habits that help in developing resilience. So, whether you’re facing a tough time or simply want to future-proof your happiness, tune in to this episode for tips on transforming setbacks into stepping stones for a happier, more resilient you! Follow Gina Vild’s work via the following links: The Two Most Important Days Book: 2mostimportantdays.com Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/gina-vild Connect with Gina Vild via the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gina.vild Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinaVild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginavild/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-vild-908a648/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ginavild Produced by the Happiness Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ha.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Happiness Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC557HWCcYOBcuTzg-ZbTpuw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Happiness.Science.Labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happiness.science_labs/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/happiness-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happiness.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast/id1648514660 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tAnnsetgCxHVig1HZDE7E Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9010428a-46cd-44c2-a253-699a3586c156/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-sero-boost-the-happiness-s-102890037/ Podbean: https://happinessinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402528 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sero-boost-the-happiness-scien-4914858
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Dr. Rònké A. Òké: Work-Life Integration for a More Fulfilling Life | Sero Boost #79
For many people, the lines between work and personal life often blur, leading to stress, burnout, and potentially even a diminished sense of well-being. This episode focuses on values and challenging hustle culture Dr. Rònké A. Òké guides the conversation on work-life integration. She is a culture strategist, change management expert, and workplace transformation leader. With nearly two decades of experience in HigherEd and 10 years of experience in corporate consulting, talent retention, and organizational strategy, she specializes in guiding companies through complex change, fostering employee engagement, and aligning corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives with business objectives. high-performing, values-driven organizations that thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As the creator of the Worth Ethic Framework™️—a groundbreaking framework and on-demand course—and the Worth-Centered Leadership program, Dr. Rònké A. Òké teaches professionals how to align their work with their values, achieve sustainable success, and build fulfilling careers. Her keynotes and workshops focus on employee engagement, work-life balance, talent retention, and workplace well-being, offering actionable insights that drive organizational growth and personal transformation Dr. Rònké A. Òké supplies important messages to both employers and employees about how important it is to effectively integrate work and life, value rest, and integrate a more flexible lifestyle into company policy. She also shares her Worth Ethic revolution as a more helpful concept than both work-life integration and work-life balance. Sarah and Dr. Rònké A. Òké discuss the benefits of work-life integration in contrast to the more well-known idea of work-life balance. But even more importantly, they discuss the idea of decentering the concept of work. This enlightening discussion is perfect for those seeking a new and healthy outlook on self-worth, managing work and centering values. Follow Dr. Rònké A. Òké’s work via the following link: https://www.drronkeoke.com/ Connect with Dr. Rònké A. Òké on the following platforms: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@drronkeoke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drronkeoke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drronkeoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRonkeOke/ Dr. Rònké A. Òké would like to share the following resources with the audience: The Worth Alignment Test -- https://www.drronkeoke.com/worthalignmentassessment The Worth Ethic Bootcamp -- https://www.drronkeoke.com/challenge-page/3e539264-9429-43bd-a507-778b297af5d8 The Worth Ethic Bootcamp Workbook -- https://www.drronkeoke.com/category/all-products Produced by the Happiness Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ha.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Happiness Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC557HWCcYOBcuTzg-ZbTpuw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Happiness.Science.Labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happiness.science_labs/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/happiness-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happiness.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast/id1648514660 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tAnnsetgCxHVig1HZDE7E Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9010428a-46cd-44c2-a253-699a3586c156/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-sero-boost-the-happiness-s-102890037/ Podbean: https://happinessinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402528 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sero-boost-the-happiness-scien-4914858
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James Kimmel, Jr., JD: The Neuroscience of Revenge | Sero Boost #78
From the pages of classic literature to the plotlines of modern blockbusters, the concept of revenge has held a longstanding grip on our collective psyche. So, this week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychiatry lecturer James Kimmel, Jr., JD to investigate the neuroscience behind revenge. Based at the Yale School of Medicine, James Kimmel, Jr., JD is not only a lecturer, but also the founder and co-director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. In his work, James Kimmel, Jr., JD largely focuses on neuroscience, psychology, revenge, addiction, forgiveness and violence. Additionally, he is the author behind a new book, ‘The Science of Revenge’, to be released in May 2025. In this episode, James Kimmel, Jr., JD starts out with an enthralling personal anecdote, illustrating how revenge turns into addiction. Furthermore, he goes into detail about the evolutionary origins of revenge. Together, Marie and James Kimmel, Jr., JD discuss how the same interventions used to combat addiction could be applied in a revenge context, and how forgiveness towards oneself and others is a key practice in easing the cravings of revenge. So, whether you’re struggling with vengeful behavior, or simply fascinated by the brain’s mysterious movements, tune in to this episode! Follow James Kimmel, Jr., JD’s work: https://medicine.yale.edu/research-profile/james-kimmel/ Connect with James Kimmel, Jr., JD via email: [email protected] Produced by the Happiness Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ha.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Happiness Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC557HWCcYOBcuTzg-ZbTpuw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Happiness.Science.Labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happiness.science_labs/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/happiness-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happiness.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast/id1648514660 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tAnnsetgCxHVig1HZDE7E Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9010428a-46cd-44c2-a253-699a3586c156/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-sero-boost-the-happiness-s-102890037/ Podbean: https://happinessinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402528 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sero-boost-the-happiness-scien-4914858
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Naomi Aguiar: Imaginary Relationships, Real Happiness | Sero Boost #77
Imaginary relationships have had a longstanding history of being frowned upon for its perceived juvenility and lack of real-world purpose. Yet, research seems to show otherwise. This week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults psychology researcher Naomi Aguiar to learn more. An expert in how children and adults create imaginary relationships for themselves, either entirely on their own or with help from the media, Naomi Aguiar has published research on a broad range of topics in psychology and education. Additionally, she is an expert in how children and adults perceive and form relationships with AI chatbots, and how this may affect their real-world learning and behavior. In this episode, Naomi Aguiar reveals that imaginary relationships—though often perceived as offering no positive real-world impact—may offer opportunities for people to practice being in a relationship that they may not otherwise have. Additionally, Naomi Aguiar asserts that imaginary relationships tend to be a vehicle for coping with adversity, offering reprieve from arduous real-world circumstances. Together, Marie and Naomi Aguiar discuss various habits that may prove useful in evoking imagination and amusement for overall happiness. So, tune in this week for awe-inspiring expert insights, backed by research, on how imaginary relationships can offer real happiness! Follow Naomi Aguiar’s work via the following platforms: Naomi Aguiar: https://naomiaguiar.wixsite.com/research Imaginary Friends and the People Who Create Them: https://www.imaginaryfriendsbook.com/ Produced by the Happiness Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ha.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Happiness Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC557HWCcYOBcuTzg-ZbTpuw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Happiness.Science.Labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happiness.science_labs/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/happiness-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happiness.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast/id1648514660 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tAnnsetgCxHVig1HZDE7E Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9010428a-46cd-44c2-a253-699a3586c156/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-sero-boost-the-happiness-s-102890037/ Podbean: https://happinessinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402528 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sero-boost-the-happiness-scien-4914858
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Dr. Chris A. Kramer: Humor in Resistance — How Frederick Douglass Did It | Sero Boost #76
As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. So, this week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews philosophy professor Dr. Chris A. Kramer to learn about what we can apply to our daily lives based on the works of American orator Frederick Douglass. Based at Santa Barbara City College, Dr. Chris A. Kramer serves as both Assistant Professor and Chair of Philosophy. That aside, he is the advisor to the Philosophy Club and a professor for the Umoja and Raices programs. His interests intersect across the philosophy of humor, mind, religion, informal logic, existentialism and phenomenology, and oppression. His dissertation was on “Subversive Humor”, half about humor, half about oppression. Readers will laugh and cry, but mostly cry, and mostly because they are reading a dissertation; what has become of their lives? In this episode, Dr. Chris A. Kramer delves into the various definitions and approaches to humor, citing notable philosophers such as Aristotle and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Additionally, he highlights how Frederick Douglass wielded intellectual play to challenge slavery and fight for equality, while evading cognitive biases and belief traps, in his speeches, autobiographies and interactions with other people. Conversely, Lu and Dr. Chris A. Kramer also discuss when humor may not be the best prescription, as well as practical advice for evoking humor and laughter in our daily lives. So, tune in to learn about how humor can disrupt power dynamics, foster solidarity, and so much more! Follow Dr. Chris A. Kramer’s work: https://sbcc.academia.edu/ChrisKramer Produced by the Happiness Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://ha.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Happiness Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC557HWCcYOBcuTzg-ZbTpuw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Happiness.Science.Labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happiness.science_labs/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/happiness-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happiness.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast/id1648514660 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tAnnsetgCxHVig1HZDE7E Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9010428a-46cd-44c2-a253-699a3586c156/sero-boost-the-happiness-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-sero-boost-the-happiness-s-102890037/ Podbean: https://happinessinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402528 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sero-boost-the-happiness-scien-4914858
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Sero Boost: The happiness science insights podcast is where we discuss all key aspects of happiness with insightful guests, drawing on science, knowledge and experience. Each topic addresses an element from the comprehensive framework of several domains and elements created by the Center for Happiness Science. With us, happiness is a journey, not a destination, and we’re excited to be with you on it.

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