Happiness - the most mysterious of human emotions. It’s elusive, fleeting and often unappreciated until it’s gone. But what exactly is it, and how do we find it? Each week Joss Stone speaks to a host of guests from deep thinkers, to cultural figures - in an effort to find some answers. Expect outlandish theories, occasional disagreements and a whole lot of laughs.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 5 hours 33 minutes
Robert Waldinger - Lessons From A Zen Priest & The World’s Longest Running Study Of Adult Life
The Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the longest running studies of adult life the world has ever seen. In this episode, the study’s director, Professor Robert Waldinger, explains to Joss how it has enabled researchers to track the lives of 724 men - including one former President - since 1938. After sharing some of the study’s findings, Robert explains how he came to be a Zen priest, and just what this entails...
Matthew McConaughey - The capacity to believe
Matthew McConaughey is a household name, best known for his captivating portrayals on the silver screen, but here we find out that there is so much more to him than his award winning performances and smooth charm. A born storyteller, he reveals a deep love for poetry, writing and spirituality...
Season 3 starts with a bang!
Joss Stone is back with a new season of A Cuppa Happy, the podcast where she speaks to fascinating people about finding happiness. This season she'll speak to a professor running the longest study into happiness, movie stars, comedians, and a whole host of happiness experts as she tries to tie down this elusive emotion. Some of the guests this season include Matthew McConaughey, Krystyna Hutchinson and Gretchen Rubin and so many more...
Scott C. Anderson - The gut brain axis
Author of The Psychobiotic Revolution Scott C. Anderson, joins Joss to chat all things gut microbiome. In an episode jam packed with mind blowing insights, you’ll find how the gut brain axis could be affecting many aspects of your life - from who you choose as a romantic partner, to whether you choose to succumb to that junk food craving. *** A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors! BetterHelp - Start your therapy journey today with 10% off your first month at this link: betterhelp...
John Edward - Opening up to the unknown
John Edward is a television personality, author and psychic medium, who’s best know for his show Crossing Over. He chats with Joss about energy, the ‘clairs’ and opening up to the idea of the unknown. *** A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors! BetterHelp - Start your therapy journey today with 10% off your first month at this link: betterhelp.com/cuppahappy or use code cuppahappy at check out LinkedIn Jobs - Post a job for free on LinkedIn using the link: https://linkedin...
Paul Conroy - Finding light amongst horrors of war
He’s worked in some of the most war torn places on earth, and yet amongst this chaos he’s met the most positive and good humoured people. As a war photographer Paul Conroy was used to experiencing the horrors of conflict a daily basis. In 2012 he entered Syria with journalist Marie Colvin, where they were targeted with artillery by the Assad regime, which sadly Marie did not survive...
Listen - Our Voices in the NHS
A Podcast That Provides A Platform For Our NHS Doctors And Nurses To Share Their Untold Stories. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/Our_Voices
Prof Nutt - Brain chemicals, mental health, and drugs
The renowned scientist Professor David Nutt sits down with Joss to talk about the chemicals in our brain, and the drugs that affect them. He’s not just talking about the legal ones either! A true maverick, he was fired as chief advisor on drugs for the Labour after arguing that drugs legislation is not based on science, and has been on a crusade to get society to have a rethink ever since...
Mo Gawdat - Don't confuse success with happiness
Could there really be a formula for happiness? Find out in part 2 of Joss’ chat with author of Solve for Happy - Mo Gawdat. This far reaching discussion ask whether we can separate our thoughts from our identity, how we mix up success and happiness, and what we can learn from rom coms! Mo’s book is available here. *** A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors! BetterHelp - Start your therapy journey today with 10% off your first month at this link: betterhelp...
Mo Gawdat - Positivity in the face of loss
Author of Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat joins Joss for a chat about positivity even in the face of overwhelming tragedy. They discuss his formula for a happy life, divine mathematics, and taking control of our happiness. This episode is part 1 of a 2. Mo's book is available here. *** A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors! BetterHelp - Start your therapy journey today with 10% off your first month at this link: betterhelp...