How Relationships Shape Our Happiness and Well-Being with Robert Waldinger

In this episode, Robert Waldinger shares how relationships shape our happiness and well-being. He discusses what the research shows about what truly makes us happier and improves long-term health. and explains how cultivating meaningful connections and relationships actually leads to greater happiness and overall fulfillment in life.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Explore the crucial role of relationships and social bonds in building a rewarding life
• Learn how to harness your presence and attention to cultivate important social skills and connections
• Realize the importance of self-acceptance and honoring individual preferences in the landscape of relationships
• Appreciate the significance of continuous research like the Harvard Study of Adult Development in illuminating the key determinants of happiness and well-being.
• Unearth the profound significance of relationships and interpersonal connections in nurturing a satisfying life.

Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. He is also a Zen master (Roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. Robert is the co-author of the book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness

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