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May 9, 2025 48 min

Why is it that trying to be happy doesn't work?

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In this, our first full length episode, (where we were still trying to figure out how to be podcasters!) we discuss an article in the Atlantic about pain and happiness. We talk about how we approach these topics as therapists and how a therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help us get out of the cycle of chasing happiness and avoiding discomfort. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit honestpsychpod.substack.com/subscribe

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