Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness

Dr Mark Williamson hosts inspiring conversations with leading experts, sharing new ideas for a happier and kinder world.

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July 3, 2025 47 mins

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast as Mark engages in a transformative conversation with Deepak Chopra, a leader in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Deepak shares invaluable insights into cultivating a deep and lasting sense of happiness, redefining success, and the profound impact of joy on our lives.

Dive into discussions about the essence of happiness and its integral conne...

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In this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, Mark engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd, a renowned clinical psychologist and author of "How to Overcome Trauma and Find Yourself Again." Dr. Hibberd shares her personal journey and professional insights into overcoming trauma, emphasizing the significance of understanding our experiences and finding inner peace.

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In this enlightening episode, Mark engages in a heartfelt conversation with Stephanie Harrison, a best-selling author and happiness expert. Stephanie delves into the concept of the 'New Happy,' a philosophy for finding genuine happiness in a challenging world. Together, they explore how to move beyond societal pressures of perfection and achievement, embracing kindness, connection, and authenticity. Join us as Stephanie shares insi...

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April 29, 2025 56 mins

In this insightful episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, Mark Williamson has an engaging conversation with Daniel Goleman, the acclaimed author of best-sellers like 'Emotional Intelligence' and 'Social Intelligence'. Goleman, renowned for his contributions to understanding how emotional skills impact personal and professional success, shares strategies from his latest work, 'Optimal', on maintaining excellence ...

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February 26, 2025 57 mins

In this episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, Mark Williamson engages in a profound conversation with Emma Seppälä, the science director at Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Emma shares her insights on achieving inner freedom by releasing destructive self-beliefs and discusses her latest book, "Sovereign".

The discussion delves into Emma's personal journey from Paris to the U.S....

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February 12, 2025 60 mins

Welcome to today's episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, featuring an enlightening conversation between Mark Williamson and Jamil Zaki, a renowned psychology professor at Stanford University and author of "Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness." Join us as we explore ways to overcome cynicism and foster hopeful skepticism amid challenging times.

Delve into Jamil's personal experiences and insights on hum...

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January 13, 2025 59 mins

Welcome to this Action for Happiness podcast, where we explore the transformative power of everyday mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the field. In this insightful session, Jon delves into how mindfulness can be a profound practice embedded in our daily lives, offering more than just stress relief but a way of being.

Join us as we discuss the concepts behind his influential work, including 'Full Catastrophe Living', and...

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In this insightful episode of the Action for Happiness podcast, host Mark Williamson engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff, a world-renowned expert on self-compassion. Dr. Neff, known for her pioneering work in defining and measuring self-compassion, shares her personal journey and the profound impact self-compassion has had on her life.

Listeners are invited to explore the transformative power of self-compa...

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October 29, 2024 60 mins

Join Mark Williamson in this enlightening episode of the Action for Happiness podcast as he engages in a profound conversation with Professor Arthur Brooks from the Harvard Kennedy School. Arthur, renowned for his "How to Build a Life" column in The Atlantic and his best-selling book co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, shares invaluable insights on constructing a happier life despite challenging circumstances.

The episode delv...

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Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Friendly February 2022 calendar.

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December 31, 2021 8 mins

Join Josie from Action for Happiness for an inspiring tour of the 'Happier January 2022' action calendar

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November 30, 2021 10 mins

Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Do Good December 2021 calendar.

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Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the New Ways November 2021 calendar.

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September 29, 2021 11 mins

Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Optimistic October 2021 calendar.

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Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Self Care September 2021 calendar.

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Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Altruistic August 2021 calendar.  

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Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Jump Back Up July 2021 calendar.  

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May 26, 2021 11 mins

Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Joyful June 2021 calendar.  

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April 29, 2021 9 mins

Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Meaningful May 2021 calendar.  

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March 31, 2021 9 mins

Josie from Action for Happiness takes us on a short journey through the Active April 2021 calendar.  

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