102. Cracking the Happiness Code

<p>In this podcast episode, we discuss the intricate nature of happiness. Although we may grapple with the challenge of defining happiness, we can easily describe moments when we're not happy, which can lead to emotional struggles or even depression. But what do we really understand about human happiness? What ignites it within us? Amid these questions, we explore the science that supports happiness and look critically at the "mental health" industry and its promise to guide us on our quest for happiness.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://drmcfillin.substack.com/p/the-pursuit-of-happiness?utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web">The Pursuit of Happiness - by Dr. Roger McFillin</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're </p><p>considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.</p><p><br /></p><p>RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST</p><p><a href="https://www.drmcfillin.com/">Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RadicallyGenuine">YouTube @RadicallyGenuine</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin">Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X (Twitter)</a></p><p><a href="https://drmcfillin.substack.com/">Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/radicallygenuine/">Instagram @radicallygenuine</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.drmcfillin.com/contact/">Contact Radically Genuine</a></p><p><br /></p><p>—-----------</p><p><a href="https://centerforibh.podia.com/">FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS</a></p><p>—----------</p><p><br /></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES</p><p>1:30 - <a href="https://gss.norc.org/">General Social Survey</a></p><p>2:00 - <a href="https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2023/">World Happiness Report 2023</a></p><p>3:00 - <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db377.htm">Antidepressant Use Among Adults: United States, 2015-2018</a></p><p>4:30 - <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/emiliana_simon_thomas">Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | Profile</a></p><p>5:00 - <a href="https://dtg.sites.fas.harvard.edu/">Daniel Gilbert</a></p><p>11:00 - <a href="https://hubermanlab.com/science-based-tools-for-increasing-happiness/">Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness - Huberman Lab</a></p><p>19:00 - <a href="https://www.bluezones.com/documentary/">Blue Zones Netflix Documentary</a></p><p>26:30 - <a href="https://study.com/academy/lesson/comparing-hedonic-eudaimonic-views-of-happiness.html#:~:text=Eudaimonic%20is%20pursuing%20happiness%20by,more%20lasting%20and%20meaningful%20happiness">Eudaimonic vs. Hedonic Happiness | Overview &amp; Differences - Video &amp; Lesson Transcript | Study.com</a></p><p>29:00 - <a href="https://positivepsychology.com/who-is-martin-seligman/">Who Is Martin Seligman and What Does He Do?</a></p><p>30:00 - <a href="https://positivepsychology.com/via-survey/">VIA Character Strengths &amp; Survey: 31 Ways to Spot Strengths</a></p><p>32:00 - <a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register">VIA Survey</a></p><p>41:00 - <a href="https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/7-japanese-words-you-need-to-be-living-your-life-by/">7 Japanese Words You Need To Be Living Your Life By</a></p><p>48:30 - <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-subjective-well-being-5221255">Subjective Well-Being—A Way to Measure Your Own Happiness</a></p><p>1:01:00 - <a href="https://www.happierhuman.com/optimism-happiness/">6 Ways Optimism Affects Your Level of Happiness - Happier Human</a></p><p>1:22:00 - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1845.Into_the_Wild">Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer | Goodreads</a></p>