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Ep. 488: Marc Miller on the Pursuit of True, Lasting Happiness

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I'm joined on this episode by Marc Miller: founder of Happiness Quarterly Magazine and The Gunnar Project - dedicated to helping children and young adults learn to find happiness outside of the constant dopamine drip of their cell phones, social media, and other modern-day pursuits. In this episode we discuss:

  • [0:02:40] Marc Miller's Origin Story and the Gunnar Project
  • [0:05:40] Concept of Happiness vs. Happy ("happy" vs. "happiness" and brain chemistry)
  • [0:11:02] The Role of Social Media and Dopamine in Modern Happiness
  • [0:14:00] Strategies to Reduce Screen/Phone Addiction, Living in the Moment
  • [0:19:11] Self-Image, Present Living, and Psycho-Cybernetics
  • [0:22:52] Generational Wisdom, The Phone in Our Lives, and Societal Conditioning
  • [0:25:13] Human Attention, Peer Pressure, and Social Fears
  • [0:28:02] In-Person Connection, Phone as a Tool, and Moderation
  • [0:31:59] Building Skills for Moment Awareness and Happiness
  • [0:36:06] Parental Advice on Encouraging Happiness in Kids
  • [0:38:35] Conclusion and Resources: Happiness Quarterly Magazine

Check out The Happiness Project online at Magazine — Happiness Quarterly

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493 episodes

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Manage episode 519028697 series 2588228
Content provided by Aleks Salkin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Aleks Salkin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

I'm joined on this episode by Marc Miller: founder of Happiness Quarterly Magazine and The Gunnar Project - dedicated to helping children and young adults learn to find happiness outside of the constant dopamine drip of their cell phones, social media, and other modern-day pursuits. In this episode we discuss:

  • [0:02:40] Marc Miller's Origin Story and the Gunnar Project
  • [0:05:40] Concept of Happiness vs. Happy ("happy" vs. "happiness" and brain chemistry)
  • [0:11:02] The Role of Social Media and Dopamine in Modern Happiness
  • [0:14:00] Strategies to Reduce Screen/Phone Addiction, Living in the Moment
  • [0:19:11] Self-Image, Present Living, and Psycho-Cybernetics
  • [0:22:52] Generational Wisdom, The Phone in Our Lives, and Societal Conditioning
  • [0:25:13] Human Attention, Peer Pressure, and Social Fears
  • [0:28:02] In-Person Connection, Phone as a Tool, and Moderation
  • [0:31:59] Building Skills for Moment Awareness and Happiness
  • [0:36:06] Parental Advice on Encouraging Happiness in Kids
  • [0:38:35] Conclusion and Resources: Happiness Quarterly Magazine

Check out The Happiness Project online at Magazine — Happiness Quarterly

  continue reading

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