Cultivating Freudenfreude - Girlish Gurus

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Shouldn’t we all find pleasure in others’ good fortune? In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan are talking about just that – Freudenfreude! There are so many positive things that can result from our choosing to be joyful about and celebrating someone else’s success. In this episode, we cover several key aspects to Freudenfreude, including: The benefits to others and to us! How societal conditioning has taught us to do the opposite – schadenfreude. Tips for cultivating Freudenfreude in all areas of your life. The “Enlightened self-interest” and “Capitalization Theory” around it. The positive science behind the concept. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/25/well/mind/schadenfreude-freudenfreude.html Huff Post Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/freudenfreude-in-friendships_l_63b5c468e4b0d6f0b9f7ad79 Women’s Health Article: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/mental-health/a43095147/what-is-freudenfreude/ Netflix Show: Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times – Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/Half-Sky-Oppression-Opportunity-Worldwide/dp/0307387097 If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also watch and listen on our YouTube channel at Girlish Gurus. You’ll find us on social media or our website at: @girlishgurus – Instagram @susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook @joyalfordbrand – Instagram www.girlishgurus.com @nytimes @huffpost @womenshealthmag @missionjoyfilm Hashtags: #freudenfreude #cultivatejoy #celebrateeachother #shoy #bragitude #joy #happiness #kindness #friendship #nytimes #huffpost #womenshealthmag #missionjoyfilm #netflix #halfthesky #girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen

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Shouldn’t we all find pleasure in others’ good fortune? In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan are talking about just that – Freudenfreude! There are so many positive things that can result from our choosing to be joyful about and...

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