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The Happiness Formula
by iHeartPodcasts
The best-selling author of The Paradox of Choice and Why We Work, this eminent psychologist and leadership guru returns to help you tackle the biggest decisions of your life. His life-changing series weaves vivid case examples, research-based psychological insights, and deep wisdom. You’ll find vital takeaways you can use every day.You’ll investigate fundamental questions: How can we find the best career path for ourselves? Why do so many smart leaders fail to create flourishing workplaces? What is wisdom, and how does it help make happiness possible?Through this masterful course, you will discover that practical wisdom is the key to happiness. Dr. Schwartz goes one step further, suggesting what is true of work is also true of love. Gain the wisdom you need to become a better worker, manager, friend, romantic partner, and parent today.
Episodes
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Marianne Williamson on Fear, Forgiveness, and What A Course in Miracles Really Teaches
Ryan sits down with spiritual teacher and bestselling author Marianne Williamson for a wide-ranging conversation about A Course in Miracles, the teachings that changed both of their lives, and what decades of spiritual practice actually look like when life gets hard. Marianne takes Ryan back to…
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Robin Williams' son, Zak Williams, on healing after loss [from Free Therapy]
This week is about the journey to healing, not the moment you lose someone, but everything it actually takes to rebuild after. Our guest is Zak Williams, mental health advocate, founder of the wellness brand Pym, and the son of Robin Williams. He's been in therapy since he was a small child, and...
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The Meaning of Life
What if the meaning of life isn’t to accomplish anything, but simply to be alive? Drawing on the words of philosopher Alan Watts, Ryan challenges the idea that we’re here to build successful careers, achieve our goals, or make something of ourselves. Instead, he explores the possibility that our...
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It Won’t Always Feel Like This
When life is good, we want it to stay that way. When life is hard, we’re afraid it will. Ryan explores the one thing we can count on in either case: everything changes. Our bodies, circumstances, relationships, thoughts, and seasons of life are always in motion — and attaching our sense of safety...
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Why Can’t I Shut My Brain Off?
What if you could use the very mind that distracts you to become more present? Ryan pulls back the curtain on the practice he uses before recording each episode — quieting the mental noise so something deeper than his own thoughts can come through. He explores how an untrained “monkey mind” can...
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Remember Who You Are
Every part of your life — your work, your relationships, your body, even your pain — is an invitation to wake up. In this episode, we explore why awakening isn't about finding a "better" version of yourself, but about peeling back the layers of identity, ego, and fear that cover who you've always...
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How to Discover Your Purpose
In this episode of Waking Up with Ryan, Ryan reframes the search for purpose as a prayer rather than a plan. Drawing on A Course in Miracles and his own journey from dance and music into coaching, he shares why chasing a "purpose" often backfires—and offers a simple practice instead: notice what...
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Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors: The Powerful Lesson in Loving Yourself First
Dolly Parton passed away this week at 80 years old, and this episode is a tribute to the magnificent, purposeful life she lived. We dive into the story behind her song "Coat of Many Colors" — the childhood memory of a rag coat sewn with love — and the powerful lesson it holds: real worth doesn't...
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Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mental Health, Motherhood and Finding Her Way Back to Herself
Ryan sits down with actress and advocate Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos, Entourage) for an unfiltered conversation about awakening through adversity. Jamie opens up about living with multiple sclerosis for 25 years, the belief that she was "a problem" that shaped her early life, and how...
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How We Show Up for Each Other | Jenna Dewan & Emmanuelle Chriqui
They met backstage at an NSYNC concert twenty-five years ago and stayed up until 5am laughing. They’ve been showing up for each other ever since. In this live conversation from the Waking Up with Ryan launch in Venice, actresses Jenna Dewan and Emmanuelle Chriqui get honest about what it actually...
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Can You Love Your Ego? [from Waking Up With Ryan]
Your life is hard. There's stress, pressure, and a constant stream of self-judgment — but what if the answer isn't to fight your ego, but to love it? In this episode, Ryan explores a question: Can you love your ego? He unpacks why resisting your ego only strengthens it, why "spiritual bypassing"...
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Gratitude Is the Secret to Manifestation [from Waking Up With Ryan]
Have you ever judged someone for having the exact thing you want in your life? In this episode, Ryan unpacks why the people who trigger your jealousy might actually be proof of what's possible for you, not evidence of what you lack. Ryan explores how competition and comparison can quietly kill…
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How to Manage Anxiety and Ruminate Less [from Free Therapy]
This week is about anxiety and rumination, and why trying to get rid of your anxiety is exactly what keeps it going. Kimberley Quinlan is an amazing therapist who specializes in anxiety and rumination. In this episode she gets into why a thought is not a fact, why avoidance quietly shrinks your...
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The Solution Already Exists [from Waking Up With Ryan]
The more you stare at a problem, the harder it becomes to see the solution. In this episode of Waking Up with Ryan, Ryan explores a radical shift in perspective: what if the solution to your problem already exists the moment the problem appears — and it's only the illusion of time (and fear) that...
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How Do You Feel? [from Waking Up With Ryan]
Get out of your head — your body's been talking to you all morning. In this episode of Waking Up With Ryan, we slow down to truly listen to what's happening beneath the surface: the physical sensations and emotions we so often override with thought. Ryan explores why we learned early in life to...
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Introducing: Waking Up With Ryan
On the Waking Up with Ryan podcast, coach Ryan Weiss explores how the first five minutes of your day can shape everything that follows. Through short daily audio and video episodes (10–12 minutes), he delivers powerful "moments of awakening" designed to interrupt the inertia of fear, ego, and...
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The Messy Beautiful Work of Waking Up [from Waking Up With Ryan]
In this deeply personal conversation, recorded at the launch of Waking Up with Ryan at The Lighthouse in Brooklyn, Ryan sits down with his dear friend Ricki Lake to explore the real work of spiritual awakening. Together, they trace Ryan’s journey—from a decades-long career in entertainment to...
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Waking Up With Ryan — a daily meditation podcast
When life feels heavy, it's easy to believe you're carrying it all alone. In this episode, Ryan shares a personal story about moving through fear and uncertainty. A simple shift in perspective can help you remember that you're supported, loved, and never taking the next step by yourself. You can...
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Taking Control of Your Life [from Waking Up With Ryan]
Life will always bring the unexpected. In this morning's episode, Ryan reminds you that while you can’t control every circumstance, you can choose how you respond. Through today’s meditation, you’ll practice finding the grounded, compassionate part of yourself before the day begins. You can…
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Introducing: Waking Up With Ryan — Ep1: Why You Need A Morning Practice
Your morning doesn’t just start your day — it shapes it. In this episode, Ryan shares why the first few minutes after you wake up are the most important of your day, and how a simple morning practice can help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to who you really are. You can follow…
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Performance Anxiety and Feeling Like Less of a Man [from Free Therapy with Ben + Kevin]
Every guy is carrying a list of things he'd never say out loud. How often he's embarrassed in bed. What makes him feel like less of a man. The stuff he pretends to have figured out and absolutely doesn't. This week there's no therapist. Just Ben and Kevin. Their producer handed them the questions...
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Introducing: Free Therapy with Ben + Kevin
You did everything you were supposed to do. The job, the friends, the life. So why does something still feel off? Happiness expert Dr. Danielle Taillieu explains why chasing happiness might be the exact thing keeping you from it. We get into the feelings you were never allowed to have, why you…
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Founding Son: Episode 6 - The Last of Earth
John Quincy Adams finally defeats the Gag rule, but his feud with Andrew Jackson lasts until the bitter end. And Congressman Abraham Lincoln witnesses from the House floor the dramatic final hours of Adams' life. Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and...
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Founding Son: Episode 5 - Amistad
When the fates of the enslaved captives of the Amistad are put into the hands of the Supreme Court, John Quincy Adams feels it's his duty to represent them. Adams’ son and wife would have preferred he stayed away from the case altogether. Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production...
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Founding Son: Episode 4 - Don't Mess With Texas
John Quincy Adams unleashes on the House floor over two pivotal issues of the 1830s: The annexation of Texas, and prohibiting the discussion of slavery in the U.S. House, known as the Gag rule. Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. See...
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Founding Son: Episode 3 - Our Federal Union: It Must Be Preserved
Warning: This episode contains a brief description of violence. Andrew Jackson ascends to the presidency after defeating John Quincy Adams in an 1828 rematch. But Jackson is tested by another rival: his own vice president. Meanwhile, Adams arrives in Congress and finds himself in the middle of…
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Founding Son: Episode 2 - Andrew Jackson Strikes Back
After a difficult term in office, President John Quincy Adams loses re-election to Andrew Jackson in 1828, one of the most malicious presidential campaigns in American history. But a post-presidential run for Congress gives Adams another chance at political greatness. Founding Son is a Curiosity...
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Founding Son: Episode 1 - The Corrupt Bargain
A contentious 1824 presidential election and accusations of a “corrupt bargain” by rival Andrew Jackson raise the stakes for John Quincy Adams as he prepares to take the office his father held just two decades earlier. Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts...
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Founding Son: John Quincy's America
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The Biden Presidency
President Joe Biden is halfway through his first term and will likely run for re-election. How will historians view his presidency so far? Southern Methodist University Professor Jeffrey Engel discusses Biden’s accomplishments and missteps with host Steven Schragis. One Day University is a...
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The History of Fame
The 95th Academy Awards were held last weekend, with Everything Everywhere All At Once winning Best Picture. The Oscars are just the latest example of society’s fascination with the rich and famous, but there’s a complex history behind fame. University of Michigan Professor Susan Douglas joins…
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Higher Ground
Is intelligence fixed, or can you improve your intellect over time? Your answer to that question impacts how you deal with challenges at work and in your personal life. Plus, in our final episode of this series, Barry asks us to live by the wise words…of Bruce Springsteen. See...
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Work Is More Than Money
Why do people feel so unsatisfied on the job? It’s because the modern institution of work is based on the assumption that people are motivated solely by money. But research shows they’re not. Barry explains what really engages workers to love their jobs and where we got this idea about money in…
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Job Crafting
When it comes to finding meaning in your work, is there a way to turn a bad job into a better one? Barry says yes. He calls it “job crafting” and there are three ways to do it: by changing what you do, who you do it with, and how you think about the work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Find Your Calling
Does your work feel like a job, a career, or a calling? Barry has done extensive research on these three attitudes toward work, and he explains what they mean and how they can impact satisfaction with your work life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Incentives Don’t Work
Is a fine really just a price set to allow bad behavior? Barry Schwartz explains the downside of incentives and how they eliminate the idea that doing the right thing is a responsibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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More Wisdom, Less Rules
Rules can be seen as a tool in the war against mistakes, but it can also inhibit the development of wisdom and judgment. Barry Schwartz explains when taking a “trial and error” approach is a good thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Parents: Be Quiet and Just Listen
Parents are already highly motivated, they want to get it right when it comes to raising their children. So what are the tools to help them succeed? Barry advocates that parents learn to listen, teach children how to manage risk on their own, and trust that they know their children well enough to...
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How To Be A Good Friend
What makes a good friend? We need them to be trustworthy, honest (but not too honest), loyal, a little judgmental, and a great listener. Barry explains what it takes to be this kind of friend, and why it takes courage to really listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Committing to Work
The most successful businesses are often the ones that can engage and motivate employees beyond compensation and benefits. It’s about feeling a sense of purpose in the work. Barry explains the need for high commitment in the workplace and how that can nurture wisdom. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Good Medicine is Wise Medicine
Barry digs into theories behind medical care and how practical wisdom fits in. Is low-tech, high-touch care, like the attention you would get from a parent, the best way to treat a patient? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Sweet Spot
It turns out practice doesn’t always make perfect. Barry Schwartz explains that while rules can help, wisdom is really how we find the healthy balance between dysfunctional extremes in our behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bending The Rules
Barry gives a breakdown of when and how to apply common rules, like being honest, respectful, and fair to others. He argues that a wise person knows that there are exceptions to rules, and that it’s all about listening and adapting to a person’s needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Practical Wisdom and the Secret to Happiness
Barry explains what practical wisdom is, why we need it in our work and personal lives, and how that wisdom is being threatened. Plus, when is honesty not the best policy with friends? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grit and Money
Is the old adage “money can’t buy happiness” actually true? Barry explains the impact wealth has on a person’s happiness, and why it’s good to be gritty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Makes Us Happy?
What makes people happy, and do people even know what makes them happy? On today’s episode, Barry Schwartz introduces the tools that are needed to make good decisions, and how those decisions can promote happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing: The Happiness Formula
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The best-selling author of The Paradox of Choice and Why We Work, this eminent psychologist and leadership guru returns to help you tackle the biggest decisions of your life. His life-changing series weaves vivid case examples, research-based psychological insights, and deep wisdom. You’ll find vital takeaways you can use every day.You’ll investigate fundamental questions: How can we find the best career path for ourselves? Why do so many smart leaders fail to create flourishing workplaces? What is wisdom, and how does it help make happiness possible?Through this masterful course, you will discover that practical wisdom is the key to happiness. Dr. Schwartz goes one step further, suggesting what is true of work is also true of love. Gain the wisdom you need to become a better worker, manager, friend, romantic partner, and parent today.
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