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Happiness 2.0: Surprising Sources of Joy

Sometimes, life can feel like being stuck on a treadmill. No matter how hard you try to feel happier, you end up back where you started. What’s going on here? Today in our Happiness 2.0 series, we revisit a favorite episode from 2020. Researcher <a href="https://dunn.psych.ubc.ca/">Elizabeth Dunn</a> helps us map out the unexpected ways we can find joy and happiness in our everyday lives. Check out our previous episodes on happiness, including our conversations about <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-path-to-contentment/">chasing contentment</a> and <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/cultivating-your-purpose/" target="_blank">finding your purpose</a>.If you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain">support.hiddenbrain.org</a>. And to learn more about human behavior and ideas that can improve your life, subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/">news.hiddenbrain.org</a>.

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.