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Episode #41 - The Pursuit of Happiness, Part 3 - The Medical and Biologial Perspective

Your happiness has a chemistry. A biology. A physiology that is measurable, mappable — and to a significant degree, influenceable. In Part Three of The Pursuit of Happiness series, host Greg Pfeiffer takes us into the science of what is actually happening inside your body and brain when you feel joy, connection, purpose, and peace — and what happens when those systems go wrong. We explore the six key neurochemicals of happiness — dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, GABA, and cortisol — and the extraordinary discovery that your gut produces 90 to 95 percent of your body's serotonin. We look honestly at what happens biologically when happiness breaks down — in depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. And we cover the full range of interventions available: from SSRIs and mood stabilisers to the extraordinary frontier of ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the psychological treatments — CBT, MBCT, ACT, and EMDR — that address the mind as well as the brain. And then we come back to four things that every single one of us can do — right now — that the evidence shows are among the most powerful happiness interventions available to any human being on earth. Sleep. Move. Nourish. Connect. 🎧 Part Three is out now. The final episode, Part Four, coming soon. 📄 Free companion worksheet — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com [contact@thebetterhumansproject.com] Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

Episode #40 - The Pursuit of Happiness, Part 2 - The Religious and Spiritual Perspective

What do the world's greatest wisdom traditions actually say about happiness? And what happens when ancient spiritual insight meets modern science? In Part Two of The Pursuit of Happiness series, host Greg Pfeiffer takes us on an extraordinary journey across six of the world's major spiritual and religious traditions — Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism — exploring what each one says about what happiness is, why it matters, and how to find it. What emerges is both surprising and profound. Because despite their vast theological differences, every single tradition points in the same direction: genuine happiness is an inside job. It cannot be purchased, achieved, or acquired. It arises through gratitude, presence, love, service, and the willingness to transform — not accumulate. Whether you are deeply religious, quietly spiritual, philosophically curious, or genuinely uncertain about all of it — this episode has something for you. 🎧 Part Two is out now. Parts Three and Four coming soon. 📄 Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com [contact@thebetterhumansproject.com] Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

Episode #39 - The Pursuit of Happiness, Part 1 - The Psychology of Happiness

🎙️ The Pursuit of Happiness — Part One: The Psychology of Happiness | The Better Humans Project Podcast What is happiness, really? Not the Instagram version. Not the greeting card version. The real, complex, scientifically understood, philosophically rich, deeply human version. In Part One of our brand new four-part series, host Greg Pfeiffer begins an exploration that will take us through the psychology, spirituality, biology, and deeply personal dimensions of one of the most fundamental human pursuits that has ever existed. Today we start with the mind. What does psychology actually tell us about what happiness is — and what it isn't? Why do so many of our assumptions about happiness turn out to be wrong? And what does the research say about how to genuinely, sustainably build more of it in our lives? We explore the ancient Greek roots of hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of flow, Martin Seligman's PERMA model of flourishing, and the fascinating science of why happiness is not just the reward for a life well lived — it is the foundation of one. We also tackle four of the most common happiness myths that might be quietly holding you back. This is a series worth listening to from the beginning. Because before you can pursue happiness effectively, you need to understand what you're actually chasing. 🎧 Part One is out now. Parts Two, Three, and Four coming soon. 📄 Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com [contact@thebetterhumansproject.com] Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

Episode #38 - Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

🎙️ Tell Me Sweet Little Lies | The Better Humans Project Podcast We all do it. From the small, reflexive white lie to the calculated deception designed to protect an ego or destroy a reputation — lying is one of the most universal, most complex, and most deeply human behaviours that exists. But how much do you really understand about why it happens? In this episode, Greg Pfeiffer takes an honest, unflinching look at the full spectrum of deception. We explore the neuroscience of why lying gets easier the more you do it, the psychological drivers behind dishonesty, how to spot a liar, and what to do when you discover you've been deceived. We also tackle one of the most painful experiences a person can face — having lies told about you — and how to respond without losing yourself in the process. And then we do the hardest thing of all. We turn the lens inward. Because the most valuable question isn't "why do other people lie?" It's "when do I?" 🎧 This one will make you think. It might make you a little uncomfortable. And it just might change the way you show up in your relationships — and with yourself. Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com [contact@thebetterhumansproject.com] Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

Episode #37 - Raise Your Frequency, Raise Your Life

Have you ever met someone and instantly felt their energy — before they'd said a word? In this episode, Greg Pfeiffer explores the science and psychology behind personal frequency and vibration. From ancient Eastern philosophy to quantum physics and modern neuroscience, we unpack why the emotional state you live in is literally shaping your biology, your relationships, and your life — and what you can do to raise it. Discover the 7 attributes of high-frequency people, five practical strategies to elevate your energy, and this week's challenge: your personal Frequency Audit. Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com [contact@thebetterhumansproject.com] Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.