What if happiness isn’t about eliminating stress but about learning how to recover and grow from it? In this episode, Tal Ben-Shahar, bestselling author and pioneer in happiness studies, reveals how small daily shifts can boost well-being, why true resilience is about more than bouncing back, and how rethinking expectations can change everything.

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Tal Ben-Shahar on Happiness, Stress, and the Power of MVIs

Connect with and learn more from Tal Ben-Shahar:

Website: ⁠TalBenShahar.com⁠

Happiness Studies Academy: ⁠HappinessStudies.academy⁠

Books: ⁠Happier, No Matter What; Happy Habits (December 2025); and many more.⁠

Classes: ⁠TalBenShahar.com/classes⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠Tal Ben-Shahar⁠

About Our Guest:

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is a globally renowned teacher and bestselling author whose work challenges the myth that happiness is about ease or avoidance. He taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history and is the founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, where he created the world’s first Master's Degree in Happiness Studies.

His message is clear: happiness is not the absence of hardship—it’s the presence of tools, mindsets, and meaning that help us grow through it. This is resilience 2.0, the kind that doesn’t just help us bounce back, but brings us back stronger.

About Lainie:

Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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#142 - Tal Ben-Shahar on Happiness, Stress, and the Power of MVIs