258: The Science of Happiness: The Path to True Joy with Stephanie Harrison

What if true happiness isn't about chasing achievements, but about embracing your authentic self and making a positive impact on others? In this episode, we explore the dynamic between "Old Happy" and "New Happy," inviting you to redefine success on your own terms. Discover how embracing who you are and contributing to others can lead to a more profound and enduring happiness in your life. Stephanie Harrison is an expert in the science of happiness and the creator of the New Happy philosophy. She has a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was later an instructor, and was previously the Director of Learning at Thrive Global, leading the development of science-based programs that improve well-being. TIMESTAMPS 1:42 The story behind New Happy 3:24 Stephanie’s background 7:49 What is happiness? 8:53 Old Happy vs New Happy 18:45 Appying the New Happy in our lives 22:41 Tools to boost self-worth 25:58 The obstacles to happiness 33:30 How to connect with other people 34:47 Stephanie’s lifestyle 38:06 Changing our focus 40:35 Finding happiness among challenging times 43:43 How can we have greater compassion for ourselves 45:32 Final message The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 258 FOLLOW STEPHANIE HARRISON • Website | thenewhappy.com • Instagram | @newhappyco @stephaniehson • Book | https://www.thenewhappy.com/book SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram