Host Yara Shahidi sits down with incredible changemakers to unlock their secrets to conquering life, love, career, and everything in between with unwavering confidence and hope.
We often discuss joy and happiness, but this podcast goes deeper. Optimism is where the magic happens! Join us as we find ways to cultivate the practice of optimism in our own lives.
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Host Yara Shahidi sits down with incredible changemakers to unlock their secrets to conquering life, love, career, and everything in between with unwavering confidence and hope.
We often discuss joy and happiness, but this podcast goes deeper. Optimism is where the magic happens! Join us as we find ways to cultivate the practice of optimism in our own lives.
Dr. Becky Yang Hsu Breaks Down How Culture Defines Happiness
The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi
43 minutes 45 seconds
8 months ago
Dr. Becky Yang Hsu Breaks Down How Culture Defines Happiness
✨What is happiness, really? And are we looking for it in all the wrong places?
This week on The Optimist Project, Yara Shahidi sits down with sociologist Dr. Becky Yang Hsu to explore how different cultures define happiness—and why the solo pursuit of it might be too limiting.
Dr. Hsu unpacks the surprising ways deep connections, community, and relationships shape fulfillment. (spoiler: it’s not just about personal wins).
Maybe happiness isn’t something we chase—but everything we create together.
💡 Get ready to rethink what it means to live a good life.
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The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi
Host Yara Shahidi sits down with incredible changemakers to unlock their secrets to conquering life, love, career, and everything in between with unwavering confidence and hope.
We often discuss joy and happiness, but this podcast goes deeper. Optimism is where the magic happens! Join us as we find ways to cultivate the practice of optimism in our own lives.
