PODCAST · education
Exploring Happiness
by Anja Wendt
The Exploring Happiness podcast are short 5-10 minute episodes about my experiences with and my thoughts about happiness. The podcast covers topics like who is responsible for your happiness and what can you do to be happier. It also covers bigger themes like global warming and gender equality.
Episodes
-
Episode 18 - Wellbeing Goverment
In the last episode of this season, I'm reflecting on wellbeing or happiness governments and what that could mean for society and the world.Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on Instagram or Facebook to be inspired…
more -
Episode 17 - Identity
Identity is partly fluid - meaning that we can change it. That again opens opportunities to explore who you want to be. Some parts of your identity (being German in my case) are fixed. To improve happiness, those can be explored but eventually, you need to embrace them.Subscribe to my newsletter,...
-
Episode 16 - Jealousy
Jealousy - that stingy feeling which can really cause havoc. If you feel a lot of jealousy (or envy), this episode might give you some ideas how to embrace that emotions.Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on Instagram or...
-
Episode 15 - Guilt
We feel guilt when we compromise our moral standards. Guilt can be a helpful indicator but it can also weigh us down, destroying relationships and lives. In this episode, I share some of my personal guilt which is very difficult (you'll hear me wiggling). I'll reflect upon how I think to deal…
more -
Episode 14 - Parenthood
Parenthood - making us happy and driving us into madness. Being a parent can be wonderful. But it is also very stressful. Why? What could be improved to make parenthood a greater experience? A happy experience? Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share...
-
Episode 13 - Power
What is the relationship between power and happiness? Power makes us most happy if it's balanced and shared. If we are overpowering someone or a group of people, we are unlikely to feel happy. We would have to keep that power up which is stressful. If others have power over us, we are also…
more -
Episode 12 - Suffering
Suffering is often connected with happiness. Many think that nobody can be happy if they haven't experienced suffering. I'm not sure about it. Some suffering might be necessary to show the importance of whatever it is we are suffering from (health, love, acknowledgement). But I don't believe you...
-
Episode 11 - Self Care
Self-care is essential for happiness because it means that we look after ourselves, our health, our relationships and our energy. It means that we tap into ourselves and our feelings to know what's best for us. It doesn't mean putting ourselves first although it's often hard to have time for good...
-
Episode 10 - Rituals
Rituals exist in all cultures and traditions. They are repeated steps in a particular order, performing symbol rich activities without being useful (so the steps themselves aren't useful but rather symbolic). Rituals help reducing anxiety and offer consistency and something to hold onto in the...
-
Episode 9 - Happy Hormones
Knowing about happy hormones (dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins and serotonin) and how to trigger them is very powerful. You can use happy hormones to get out of slumps and a tunnel of negative emotions. If you learn a little about triggering those hormones, you don't get into nasty habits dragging...
-
Episode 8 - Happiness Definition
Yes, I have talked several times about happiness definition. Last season, I didn't have a definition, though. I instead tried to approach a definition. Now, I have come up with my very own definition. I love it. This episode unpacks the elements of that definition. Subscribe to my newsletter…
more -
Episode 7 - Letting Go
Finally, I'm talking today about the last pillar of the Exploring Happiness Framework, letting go. While the other pillars are about having a say in your happiness, accepting agency and taking action, this pillar is about the opposite. Letting go is where the magic happens, where the work pays…
more -
Episode 6 - Dreams
In this episode, I talk about the fifth pillar of the Exploring Happiness Framework, dreams. I recommend taking your dreams and visions serious and exploring those ones which seem important. You can do so by setting goals with action steps. If you follow your dreams, this will feed your purpose…
more -
Episode 5 - Resources
This episode deals with pillar number four of the Exploring Happiness Framework: Resources. Relevant resources are belonging or tools, time, money and energy. I explain in detail how to understand these resources and use them better for your purposes. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you...
-
Episode 4 - Connections
This episode talks about the third pillar of my Exploring Happiness Framework: Connections. What is so important about connections? There are love and community connections - how can they be leveraged to experience more happiness? And how can you deal with roadblocks such as jealousy, conflicts,...
-
Episode 3 - Health
This episode talks about the second pillar of my Exploring Happiness Framework: Health. No, not about never touching alcohol or burgers. It's about understanding how to use eating, drinking, sleeping and moving to expand your capacity to feel happy. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you…
more -
Episode 2 - Mindset
This episode talks about the first pillar of my Exploring Happiness Framework: Mindset. It's all about beliefs, negativity bias, happy hormones, positive thinking etc. Enjoy! Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on Instagram...
-
Episode 1 - The Exploring Happiness Framework
Yes, I came up with a framework to increase happiness and here it is! In this episode, I'm introducing the framework. The following episodes are then dedicated to each of the six pillars. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me...
-
Episode 18 - Success
The last episode of this season. The first season of my very first podcast - what a success! Great time to talk about success and how it relates to happiness or even foster happiness. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on...
-
Episode 17 - Gender Equality
In this episode, I'm dabbling in the topic of gender equality. I'm focusing mostly on the individual and couple/family level, discussing how we can approach the topic better to be happier. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow…
more -
Episode 16 - Energy
In this episode, it's all about energy. Particularly, about how to get energy moving when it's stuck. I also talk about why I think it is important and how I came to understand the importance of energy flow better. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share...
-
Episode 15 - Productivity
This episode discusses productivity and what it has to do with happiness. I introduce a few ideas why productivity promotes happiness and a few challenges. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on Instagram or Facebook to be...
-
Episode 14 - Free Will & Freedom
This episode discusses free will and freedom, how they relate to happiness and why. I also look into what free will is and how to get there, past the thicket of hormones and beliefs. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on...
-
Episode 13 - Affirmations
I just got into affirmations. I was aware of them for a long time but just recently discovered their power. Affirmations overwrite beliefs and thinking pattern in our brain, often formed in our childhood and often outdated. Start with 'I am willing to change' and 'I approve of myself'. Subscribe…
more -
Episode 12 - Play
In this episode, I discuss Play. I used this article to get me kickstarted. Play improves happiness by relieving stress, boosting brain functions, stimulating the mind and creativity, improving relationships and connecting with others and helping us feel more energetic and young. In short, play…
more -
Episode 11 - Global Warming
In this episode, I talk about Global Warming and suggestions to overcome the anxiety around this topic. I share some of the action steps I am take and some ideas of a useful mindset to adopt. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters.…
more -
Episode 10 - The Midnight Library
In episode 10, I talk about another book. This book is called The Midnight Library and it is written by Matt Haig. It is about regrets and how we cannot change past decisions. But we can change future decisions and live our best life. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast...
-
Episode 9 - The Happiness Project
Episode 9 is dedicated to the book The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. This book inspired me in my journey and helped me to turn around and take happiness in my own hands. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on…
more -
Episode 8 - Negativity Bias
In episode 8, I look at the negativity bias, what it is and how to handle it. Just a heads up, positive thinking is key. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and share happiness boosters. Follow me on Instagram or Facebook to be inspired, informed and entertained.
-
Episode 7 - Activities that make us happy (4)
In episode 7, I talk about the last part of my mini-series, intentional activities that make us happier. It's all about healthy habits. I look at eating, drinking, sleeping and moving with some general tips and thoughts. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes and...
-
Episode 6 - Activities that make us happy (3)
In episode 6, I continue my mini-series about intentional activities that make us happier. In this episode, I talk about prosocial behaviour - connecting and interacting with others. I found that there are 2 important connection types, love and community, which need our attention. If we can…
more -
Episode 5 - Activities that make us happy (2)
This episode tags onto the previous episode introducing intentional activities to make us happier. This episode is a quickie about gratitude. I'm explaining my struggles with gratitude and how I have resolved them. I also share how I use gratitude to better connect with my loved ones. Man,...
-
Episode 4 - Activities that make us happy (1)
After looking at what happiness is and who is responsible for our own happiness, it is time to look at some activities which make us happier. I have picked 4 activities which I will present in this and the next 3 podcasts. This first episode of this mini series looks at positive mindset and...
-
Episode 3 - Who is responsible for your happiness?
This week is about who is responsible about your happiness. I reveal who it is and why that is great. Then I talk about Sonya Lyubormirsky's pie chart which you can check out in this article and also about how happiness looks (or doesn't look) like. Enjoy! Subscribe to my newsletter, where I…
more -
Episode 2 - What is happiness?
The logical next episode after the introduction must be what is happiness in this podcast. And that's what I'm looking at today. It is an interdisciplinary approach, looking at a couple of different fields. I'm referring to the free online course about Positive Psychology on Coursera and Loretta...
-
Episode 1 - Introduction
This is the very first Exploring Happiness episode. I'm going to introduce myself and the podcast. Since this is the very first episode I recorded... ever... bare with me as it is a little bumpy. But, progress over perfection. Subscribe to my newsletter, where I alert you of new podcast episodes...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Exploring Happiness podcast are short 5-10 minute episodes about my experiences with and my thoughts about happiness. The podcast covers topics like who is responsible for your happiness and what can you do to be happier. It also covers bigger themes like global warming and gender equality.
HOSTED BY
Anja Wendt
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Exploring Happiness have?
Exploring Happiness currently has 36 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Exploring Happiness about?
The Exploring Happiness podcast are short 5-10 minute episodes about my experiences with and my thoughts about happiness. The podcast covers topics like who is responsible for your happiness and what can you do to be happier. It also covers bigger themes like global warming and gender equality.
How often does Exploring Happiness release new episodes?
Exploring Happiness has 36 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Exploring Happiness?
You can listen to Exploring Happiness on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Exploring Happiness?
Exploring Happiness is created and hosted by Anja Wendt.
URL copied to clipboard!