Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio

Explore Dr. Niobe Way research on developmental psychology, boys' friendships research, masculinity norms, social isolation, and the loneliness epidemic shaping today’s connection crisis. Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author and developmental psychologist, Dr. Niobe Way, PhD.

Explore conscious coupling with practical relationship maintenance tools to strengthen partner communication, deepen connection, and handle conflict with clarity. Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author and couples counselor Raffi Bilek back to the show.

Break free from Self-Care and Digital Overwhelm with this Identity and Technology Podcast on Nurturing Selfhood in the Digital Age—how algorithms hijack attention, fuel intermittent reinforcement, and what it takes to reclaim autonomy in an AI-driven world. Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes cultural analyst, researcher, speaker, and author Patricia Martin MFA.

Discover how a diversity joy practice fuels inclusive leadership and happiness, creating workplaces where diversity and well-being drive engagement, fulfillment, and success. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes strategist, facilitator, and consultant S. Leigh Thompson (he/they).

Learn how to release emotional baggage, heal attachment wounds, and create lasting relationships that support deeper intimacy and healthy relationships. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes therapist and author Jessica Baum, LMHC, back to the program to unpack her life’s work.

Learn how to respond to a high conflict person using the BIFF Response Bill Eddy recommends, plus de-escalation techniques for relationships, setting limits with toxic people, and navigating high conflict personalities. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with Billy Eddy, a licensed clinical social worker, attorney, author, and co-founder and Training Director of the High-Conflict Institute.

Learn how high conflict personalities create toxic relationship patterns, explore chaotic character types, and gain tools for dealing with the 5 types of people who can ruin your life. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Billy Eddy, a licensed clinical social worker, attorney, and author.

Discovering life purpose begins with playfulness and meaning. Learn how coloring outside the lines fosters individuality, risk-taking, and a more authentic life. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with a leading voice in community-based mental health care, Dr. Ross Ellenhorn, PhD.

Learn to build psychological flexibility with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, easing perfectionism and anxiety while overcoming procrastination through self-compassion. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD, an author and licensed psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Learn how psychological flexibility and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy help with perfectionism and anxiety, overcoming procrastination, and thriving under pressure. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, an author and licensed psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Discover taoism for beginners through a secular spirituality lens—and learn simple practices for inner peace, resilience, joy, and hope in today’s chaotic world. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Diane Dreher, PhD, bestselling author of eight nonfiction books, including The Tao of Inner Peace, and an award-winning professor and positive psychology researcher on hope.

Explore Kinsey Institute Research on Human Sexuality and the Science of Love and Relationships—from dopamine-driven desire to modern intimacy, polyamory, and coupledom—plus what it all reveals about the Future of Dating.*This is part two of a two-part conversation *This is part two of a two-part conversation **This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature audiences. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Justin R. Garcia, an award-winning researcher, educator, and Executive Director of Kinsey Institute Research.

Explore Kinsey Institute research on human sexuality, the science of love and relationships, and what today’s intimacy trends reveal about the future of dating. *This is part-one of a two-part conversation  **This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature audiences. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Justin R. Garcia, an award-winning researcher, educator, and Executive Director of Kinsey Institute Research.

Learn why 53M+ caregivers face caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue, and how anti-ableism supports caregiver mental health. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Laura Mauldin, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Critical Inquiry at the University of Connecticut.

Explore how healthy relationships are built. Hint: it's not accidental. Learn Real Talk: Partnership Communication with four practical skills to fight fair, grow emotional vocabulary, and how to keep relationship thriving—including why it’s okay to go to bed angry. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Raffi Bilek, a licensed clinical social worker who helps couples hone their communication skills.

Explore how trauma can reshape the nervous system and how post-traumatic growth helps restore happiness. Learn practical, research-backed ways to build resilience, break survival loops, and reclaim joy after adversity. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with MC McDonald, a research professor and life coach specializing in trauma psychology and philosophy.

Learn to break free from people-pleasing and love addiction patterns using purpose-driven practices that tame the inner critic, strengthen self-worth, and build authentic leadership. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Britt Frank LCSW, a clinician, speaker, and trauma specialist, and the author of The Science of Stuck.

Learn how to listen better with intelligent communication strategies that sharpen communication skills, validate others, and create real connection. Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Haru Yamada, a sociolinguistics researcher and a writer with a PhD from Georgetown University.

Explore nihilism vs. existentialism to find the meaning of life—transform an existential crisis into purpose, happiness, personal growth, and fulfillment. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with public policy professor, author, and thought leader in the science of wellbeing, Dr. Mark Fabian.

Joy as defiance: explore community, belonging, and Arendt-inspired freedom from Bard College to nurture hopefulness and meaning in difficult times. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College.

Healing Emotional Baggage starts with secure attachment. Learn science-backed steps for relationship healing, compassion, and healthier connections. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with therapist and author Jessica Baum, LMHC.

Feeling overwhelmed? Explore secular spirituality and Taoism for beginners to start finding calm without religion and creating steady inner peace in everyday life. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with bestselling author and award-winning professor, Dr. Diane Dreher. Our Proud Sponsors: Cozy Earth—Offers luxury loungewear, premium pajamas, and essential home goods. Visit www.CozyEarth.com and use promo code HHTR to get up to 40% off your order. Aura Frames—Offers the world's smartest digital picture frame. An easy and beautiful solution to instantly frame photos from your smartphone. Visit www.AuraFrames.com and use promo code HHTR at checkout to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames. Signos—Offers the world’s first FDA-cleared AI-driven app and CGM for weight management and wellness that turns data into lasting habits for better health. Visit www.Signos.com and use promo code HHTR to get 25% off select plans today.

Keys to happiness and life satisfaction: discover practical factors that unlock a satisfying life and show how to be happy in difficult times with meaning. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a former Facebook executive turned comedian and podcast host, Paul Ollinger. Our Proud Sponsor: Cozy Earth—Offers luxury loungewear, premium pajamas, and essential home goods. Visit www.CozyEarth.com and use promo code HHTR to get up to 40% off your order.

Explore the loneliness epidemic and learn how self-love can create deeper connections and genuine happiness. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with bestselling author, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process, Dr. Margaret Paul. Our Proud Sponsor: Signos— Offers the world’s first FDA-cleared AI-driven app and CGM for weight management and wellness that turns data into lasting habits for better health. Visit www.Signos.com and use promo code HHTR to get $10 off select plans.

Learn how to build a stronger relationship with better conversations using simple communication skills to bridge cultural differences and enjoy a more connected, happy life. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, aka Dr. T, a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate2Create. Our Proud Sponsors: Nature's Sunshine—Offers modern herbal supplements backed by science and harvested from the earth. Visit www.NaturesSunshine.com and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off + free shipping on your 1st order. Cozy Earth—Offers luxury loungewear, premium pajamas, and essential home goods. Visit www.CozyEarth.com and use promo code HHTR to get up to 40% off your order.

Discover the neuroscience of altruism, the architecture of caring and how to turn chaos into community during times of crisis. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Nicole Karlis, a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and a senior writer at Salon covering health, science, and wellness.

Explore well-being science behind U.S. consumer pessimism in the post-COVID recovery, its toll on mental health and wellness, and ways to restore hope. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Carol Graham, a senior scientist at Gallup, an author, and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at Brookings. Our Proud Sponsors: Calm—Offers the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Download Calm and find a place made just for you to rest. Visit www.Calm.com/HHTR. Listeners get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription. LEAN—Offers clinically formulated weight management blended with ingredients that support metabolism, appetite control, and healthy fat utilization. Visit www.TakeLean.com and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off your order. Signos—Offers the world’s first FDA-cleared AI-driven app and CGM for weight management and wellness that turns data into lasting habits for better health. Visit www.Signos.com and use promo code HHTR to get $10 off select plans.

Explore the psychology of misinformation: how fake news and political rumors exploit cognitive bias and media manipulation—and simple steps to spot the truth. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Adam Berinsky, author and the Mitsui Professor of Political Science at MIT. Our Proud Sponsor - Signos—Offers the world’s first FDA-cleared AI-driven app and CGM for weight management and wellness that turns data into lasting habits for better health. Visit www.Signos.com and use promo code HHTR to get $10 off select plans.

Explore how memory works: the science of information processing and recall—plus practical safeguards against misinformation. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Gillian Murphy, leader of the Everyday Cognition Lab at the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork. Our Proud Sponsors: Nature's Sunshine—Offers modern herbal supplements backed by science and harvested from the earth. Visit www.NaturesSunshine.com and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off + free shipping on your 1st order. and Calm—Offers the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Download Calm and find a place made just for you to rest. Visit www.Calm.com/HHTR. Listeners get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.

Explore intimacy, sober sex, and sexual well-being after trauma. A compassionate guide for survivors reclaiming autonomy, safety, and healing in relationships. *This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two authors and experts in trauma and sexuality, Dr. Stephanie Covington and Dr. Vanessa Carlisle. Our Proud Sponsors: CBDistillery—Offers natural and convenient CBD gummies and other plant-powered remedies. Visit www.CBDistillery.com and use promo code HHTR to get 25% off your order. OneSkin—Offers longevity-focused skincare products designed to target skin health at the cellular level. Visit www.OneSkin.co and use promo code HHTR to get 15% off your order.

Explore joy as defiance during difficult times as we delve into the teachings of Hannah Arendt with Bard College. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen continues her conversation with Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College and coordinator of the upcoming JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times conference. Our Proud Sponsors: Drink Wholesome—Offers registered dietician-approved protein powders for sensitive stomachs made with simple, real food ingredients. Visit www.DrinkWholesome.com to learn more. LEAN—Offers clinically formulated weight management blended with ingredients that support metabolism, appetite control, and healthy fat utilization. Visit www.TakeLean.com and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off your order.

This week we explore altruism and community vs. chaos: reimagine the architecture of freedom to ease loneliness and renew democracy. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College. Our Proud Sponsor: Drink Wholesome—Offers registered dietician-approved protein powders for sensitive stomachs made with simple, real food ingredients. Visit www.DrinkWholesome.com to learn more.

Learn mindfulness and Buddhist wisdom to find freedom from suffering and build a happier, more grounded life. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Brendan Barca, a mindfulness entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and longtime practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Our Proud Sponsors: CBDistillery—Offers natural and convenient CBD gummies and other plant-powered remedies. Visit www.CBDistillery.com and use promo code HHTR to get 25% off your order. Nature's Sunshine—Offers modern herbal supplements backed by science and harvested from the earth. Visit www.NaturesSunshine.com and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off + free shipping on your 1st order.

Can happiness be planned? Explore how building a personal blueprint leads to deep fulfillment, emotional healing, and a more joyful life. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Mark Fabian, a leading expert in well-being research and Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick.

What happens when we embrace every mind on the spectrum? Discover how neurodivergent adults are thriving in a more inclusive world. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Sol Smith, a neurodiversity advocate, author, and certified autism specialist. Our Proud Sponsor: BetterHelp—Offers convenient and affordable professional therapy made simple. Listeners get 10% off their 1st month at www.BetterHelp.com/HarvestingHappiness.

Why do smart people believe irrational things? We'll unpack how bias, beliefs, and behavioral economics shape our choices and challenge rational thinking. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dan Ariely, James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. Our Proud Sponsor: Constant Contact—Offers easy-to-use email and digital marketing tools to grow your business. Visit www.ConstantContact.com and get a 30-day FREE trial.

Unlock expert tips for building happy, healthy relationships that stand the test of time. Discover the secrets to lasting love and connection. Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with psychotherapist and international bestselling author of six books on mental strength, Amy Morin, LCSW.

Explore how a philosophical mindset can transform disappointment, ease anxiety, and offer insight into depression’s deeper roots. Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, philosophical counselor, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, Samir Chopra PhD.

Boost brain health with a digital detox. Reclaim focus, reduce tech stress, and thrive in the technology era. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen talks with Dr. Carl D. Marci, a leader in the field of social and consumer neuroscience, about the impact of digital technology on brain health. Our Proud Sponsor: BetterHelp—Offers convenient and affordable professional therapy made simple. Listeners get 10% off their 1st month at www.BetterHelp.com/HarvestingHappiness.

Explore how sexuality and aging can lead to deeper intimacy and vibrant sexual health in the wisdom years. Note: This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature audiences. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Justin Garcia, the Executive Director of The Kinsey Institute and award-winning researcher and educator about the joys of mature sexuality in our wisdom years. Our Proud Sponsor: Constant Contact—Offers easy-to-use email and digital marketing tools to grow your business. Visit www.ConstantContact.com and get a 30-day FREE trial.

Join us as we discuss how groupthink and bias fuel belief in lies—and why political misinformation spreads so easily. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with cognitive scientist and Cognitive Immunity Research Collaborative (CIRCE) researcher Dr. Stephan Lewandowsky. Our Proud Sponsors: Function Health—Offers a revolutionary platform putting healthcare technology in our hands to live 100 healthy years. Get $100 off membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HH or use gift code HH100. Quince—Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices. Visit www.quince.com/hhpod for free shipping on your order and a 365-day return policy.

Explore how AI is reshaping mental health, relationships, and emotional intimacy—and why real human connection still matters most. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen interviews Dr. Allison Pugh, a professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University and the 2024-25 vice president of the American Sociological Association. Our Proud Sponsors: Function Health—Offers a revolutionary platform putting healthcare technology in our hands to live 100 healthy years. Get $100 off membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HH or use gift code HH100 Buffy Bedding—Offers a new standard of rest and nightly self-care ritual. Visit Buffy.co to get 20% off your first order using promo code HHTR

Explore how mental agility, resilience, and neuroplasticity can strengthen your mindset and emotional intelligence. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with cognitive psychologist and author Dr. Elaine Fox. Our Proud Sponsor: BetterHelp — Offers convenient and affordable professional therapy made simple. Listeners get 10% off their 1st month at BetterHelp.com/HarvestingHappiness.

Discover how listening empowers peacemaking and global communication in this inspiring conversation with the Nobel Peace Center. Learn to build trust, empathy, and dialogue for a more peaceful world. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Executive Director of the Nobel Peace Center, Kjersti Fløgstad.

Discover how the science of well-being shows that hope—not money—is the key to overcoming despair and finding lasting happiness. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Carol Graham, a senior scientist at Gallup, an author, and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at Brookings.

Discover how fearless conversations and deep connections, rooted in an Indigenous perspective, can spark personal growth, challenge individualism, and foster collective wisdom. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with researcher, senior lecturer, and author Tyson Yunkaporta PhD. Our Proud Sponsor: Quince — Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices. Visit quince.com/hhpod for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.

Explore mental health and wellness focused on caregivers and medical professionals. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and author, Jessi Gold, MD, author of How Do You Feel?: One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine.

Separate AI fact from fiction as we debunk the snake oil and expose the truth about AI's real-world capabilities. Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a Senior Fellow at Mozilla, Sayash Kapoor. Our Proud Sponsor: Quince — Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices. Visit quince.com/hhtr for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.

Tired of political discord and online fighting? Learn powerful tools for managing moral divides and reconnecting across beliefs. Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with social psychologist and author, Kurt Gray PhD.

Discover how peacemaking with our minds can soothe critical inner voices and calm mental chaos. Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with clinician, speaker, trauma specialist, and author, Britt Frank, LCSW.