Many studies have shown that prolonged sitting is the new smoking. Yet despite it being really bad for our health, so many of us don’t take lunch breaks!
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Designing Happy Cities (E19)
In the first of this two part series on happy cities, this week we explore how to design happy cities. We look at the research from the Global Happiness Council’s annual Global Happiness and Wellbeing Policy Report, and discuss some great examples from around the world of cities which are getting it right.
Finding Purpose with the Japanese Secret of Ikigai (E18)
Ever wondered if there was more to life? Are you looking for more passion and purpose? Look no further than the Japanese secret to a long and happy life: Ikigai.
Ikigai comes from the people in the small Japanese community of Okinawa, a remote island with a remarkably high number of centenarians (people over 100 years old). Ikigai has also been proven to be a major factor not only in their longevity but also their happiness.
Self-Care is Church for Non-Believers (E17)
More and more people do not attend church regularly. In this episode, we discuss how self-care is like Church for non-believers.
Social Media Detoxing (E15)
We discuss the reasons why you should do a social media detox, offer some tips to get you started and discuss the benefits of cutting social media out of your life (well, sometimes).
Exercise Makes You Happy (E13)
Explore the science behind why exercise makes you happy and some recent studies about the benefits of exercise. Get some tips to help with motivation.
Self-Compassion and Being Kind to Yourself (E12)
In today’s podcast, we talk about self-compassion, and being aware of your self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself.
COVID-19 Check-in (E11)
What crazy times we’re living in! Pete and Marie have a COVID-19 check-in and a chat about their own happiness levels and what they’re seeing around them.
What is Flow and How to Find it (E5)
Being in a state of flow means you’re completely focused on the task at hand, so happy in the moment that you forget yourself and the world around you.
What is Happiness? (E1)
In our first episode, meet Marie and Pete and learn a little about what we mean by happiness and its history. Learn about why you too should be asking the question: what is happiness?