The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Laurie Santos

Booking Overview

This is an expert-led interview and explanatory show focused on the science of happiness, wellbeing, behavior, and human flourishing, typically featuring psychologists, neuroscientists, behavioral scientists, authors, and notable practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch researchers, authors with evidence-based frameworks, and experienced professionals with compelling expertise in resilience, habits, relationships, work, or mental health; booking difficulty is high because recent guests are prominent academics and published experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 278

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.1k subscribers

Instagram: 31.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Laurie Santos - Psychologist and Yale University professor known for her research and public education on the science of happiness and human behavior.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Psychologists, neuroscientists, behavioral scientists, university researchers, published authors, and experienced practitioners with credible expertise in happiness, wellbeing, behavior change, relationships, resilience, work, or human flourishing.

Required Achievements:

Published books with evidence-based or broadly applicable frameworks, Faculty appointments or leadership roles at major universities and research centers, Peer-reviewed research with relevance to psychology, neuroscience, behavior, or wellbeing, Recognized public work, research programs, or distinctive personal expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Eric Zimmer - Small Changes, Sustainable Behavior Change, Motivation, Overcoming Setbacks, And Building Momentum Toward Personal Goals.

Richard Davidson - Brain Plasticity, Meditation, Resilience, Psychological Flourishing, Awareness, Connection, Insight, And Purpose.

Angela Duckworth - Environmental Influences On Achievement, Self-control, Goal Pursuit, And How Changing Circumstances Can Support Better Performance.

DJ DiDonna - Sabbaticals, Burnout Recovery, Work-life Design, Workplace Barriers, And The Personal Benefits Of Extended Time Off.

Jia Jiang - Overcoming Fear Of Rejection, Asking For Help, Experimentation, Confidence, And Personal Transformation.

Recent Topics

Health, Wellness, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Habits

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Finding the Magic in Everyday Life with Thoreau and Eric Weiner

October 05, 2026

As we move through our busy lives, it’s easy to stop noticing the tiny, beautiful things all around us. But rediscovering the sense of wonder we had as children might not only bring us more joy — it could also help us better navigate life’s hardest moments. Dr. Laurie explores that idea with traveling philosopher and former NPR correspondent Eric Weiner, author of The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers. Eric shares what he’s learned from...

Want More Joy? Try Taking Yourself Less Seriously with Comedian Chris Duffy

September 28, 2026

When we’re exhausted, overworked, or just going through a difficult time, our instinct is often to put our heads down and simply focus on getting through it. But those serious moments may actually be when we benefit from a little silliness and absurdity the most. Laurie explores the science of humor with comedian Chris Duffy, host of How to Be a Better Human and author of the new book Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy. Chris shares what he&...

Small Steps to Happiness: The Science of Mindful Living with Laurie Santos | From The One You Feed

September 25, 2026

Today we're sharing author Eric Zimmer’s interview with Dr. Laurie on The One You Feed podcast. In this episode, Dr. Laurie Santos discusses the importance of taking small steps to happiness and the science of mindful living. She reminds us that happiness is not a destination, but a practice. By understanding the science behind well-being and implementing small, consistent changes, we can learn how to apply these insights to our own lives to find greater joy and fulfillment. Key T...

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