Episode 113

May 29, 2026

Robert Waldinger

What 88 Years of Research Revealed About Happiness | Robert Waldinger

What 88 Years of Research Revealed About Happiness | Robert Waldinger

For nearly 90 years, researchers tracked one question: what actually makes people happy, healthy, and fulfilled as they grow older?

In this episode, Chip sits down with psychiatrist, Zen teacher, and Harvard study director Robert Waldinger to explore what 88 years of research can teach us about relationships, aging, purpose, and emotional well-being.

Together, they unpack:

  • Why strong relationships predict happiness and longevity better than success or money
  • The hidden loneliness behind social media and “curated lives”
  • What Zen practice teaches about anxiety, suffering, and being fully present
  • Why nobody is happy all the time and why that’s normal
  • How paying attention to what energizes you can change your life

Warm, wise, and deeply human, this episode is full of insights that stay with you long after the conversation ends. Listen now and join the conversation.

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