Today's guest is Dr. Robert Waldinger, the man behind the longest-running study on happiness ever done.

He’s a Harvard psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and Zen priest, and in this episode of BSU, he shares the surprising truth about what actually makes us happy — and it’s not what you think.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just chasing goals without fulfillment, this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The real cause of modern unhappiness (and how to fix it)

✅ Why loneliness literally kills — and how to fight back

✅ How to build a life that actually feels good to live

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:05 The Shocking Truth About Happiness

5:06 3 Relationship Lessons From 87 Years of Research

8:23 Loneliness Literally Kills

13:43 Does Money Make You Happy?

19:20 The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage

22:16 The #1 Regret of the Dying

29:01 The Ultimate Life Hack for Busy People

34:13 The Truth About Zen & “Detachment”

50:07 3 Simple Daily Habits to Be Happier

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