Arthur Brooks
Mentioned in 60 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Harvard-based behavioral scientist and happiness researcher known for his work on well-being, meaningful living, and relationships. He hosts the podcast "Office Hours with Arthur Brooks" and is a bestselling author whose research on topics like loneliness, contempt in relationships, and the components of meaning (coherence, purpose, and significance) is frequently cited across podcast discussions about psychology, personal growth, and life satisfaction. His expertise spans economics, philosophy, and behavioral science, with particular focus on how people can cultivate joy and connection in their lives.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 16, 2026
Ah... They're Fighting Again!
“Quoted regarding personality types susceptible to conspiracy theories and misinformation”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 13, 2026
Nobody's Strikin' Nothin'
“Quoted extensively on psychological research about conspiracy theory adoption and role of love as protective factor”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Apr 13, 2026
6 Big Lessons to Build Your Dream Life with Sahil Bloom
“Host of Office Hours podcast; behavioral scientist discussing happiness science and life philosophy”
Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Apr 13, 2026
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?
“Recent guest on Deep Questions whose interview on meaning and purpose connects to themes of acedia and burnout”
Modern Wisdom · Apr 11, 2026
#1083 - Michael Smoak - 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People
“Quoted on suffering formula: pain times resistance; appeared on Modern Wisdom previously”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Apr 10, 2026
ROI of Aliveness: How to Craft the Math of a Meaningful Life | John R. Miles - EP 753
“Referenced for framework on meaning (coherence, purpose, significance) and achievement-fulfillment divergence”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Apr 2, 2026
The Hidden System Keeping You Burned Out (It’s Not You) | Corinne Low - EP 749
“Discussed in opening segment on meaning crisis; explored foundational concepts of purpose and coherence in modern life”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 1, 2026
Modern Life Is Designed to Leave You Empty. Here's the Antidote. | Arthur Brooks
“Guest discussing his new book on meaning and six-part framework for restoring purpose in modern life”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 27, 2026
Social Media Addiction: Why You Feel You Don’t Matter | John R. Miles - EP 747
“Featured guest for upcoming episode on meaning and purpose; authored 'The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness'”
Good Life Project · Mar 26, 2026
Arthur Brooks: Meaning in Midlife & Beyond
“Behavioral scientist discussing meaning, happiness, and flourishing; author of 'The Meaning of Your Life'”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 26, 2026
How Beliefs Shape Behavior, Motivation, and Resilience | Nir Eyal — EP 746
“Upcoming guest discussing meaning and purpose; continuation of belief-to-purpose conversation arc”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Mar 23, 2026
The End of Wisdom: Chip Conley on AI and the Decline of Leadership
“Author of 'From Strength to Strength'; discusses professions suited to older workers using crystallized intelligence”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 23, 2026
How the Meaning of Life Affects Your Brain: Part 2 of 3
“Explores neuroscience of meaning-making and contemplative practice as antidote to modern meaning crisis”
Good Life Project · Mar 23, 2026
Want Real, Lasting Change? It’s Time to Try a Different Approach. | Eric Zimmer
“Upcoming guest on Good Life Project discussing meaning of life and discovering purpose”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 16, 2026
Find the Meaning of Your Life Part 1 of 3: Get Better at Boredom
“Host and behavioral scientist discussing his personal journey from classical musician to researcher studying meaning, happiness, and boredom”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 2, 2026
How to find your faith
“Host; practicing Roman Catholic, behavioral scientist, author of 'The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness'”
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Feb 28, 2026
2804: The Ultimate At-Home Dumbbell ONLY Workout
“Cited as source of distinction between happiness (thermometer) and joy (thermostat) concept”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Feb 26, 2026
Science-Backed Hacks For Growing Wealth with Jon Levy
“Previous podcast guest who discussed income thresholds for happiness”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 23, 2026
The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure
“Host and behavioral scientist; shares personal experiences as French horn player and current happiness researcher”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026
It's From Bangin' That Green Girl
“Scholar on happiness who wrote about young people choosing OnlyFans over romantic relationships due to fear”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 17, 2026
How to Feel Loved: The 5 Mindsets That Change Everything | | Sonja Lyubomirsky & Harry Reis – EP 730
“Led small group meeting with the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India; discussed love and human connection”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 16, 2026
How to Live Your Life Like a Start-up with Codie Sanchez
“Host of Office Hours; behavioral scientist studying happiness; former president of American Enterprise Institute”
Always Here · Feb 13, 2026
Sisters-in-Law Spill: Postpartum Body Struggles, Worst Dates EVER & V-Day Gift Ideas
“Referenced for relationship advice about eye contact and physical touch bonding”
Therapy and Theology · Feb 12, 2026
S11 E1 | "What Does It Mean To Be Spiritually Healthy?" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle
“Author cited for research on contempt as a threat to spiritual and relational health”
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby · Feb 11, 2026
Married Couple Answers Your Relationship Dilemmas (Cheating, Performance Anxiety, & Sleep Divorce)
“Harvard professor cited for research on brain development at age 25 and correlation with lower divorce rates”
The View: Behind the Table · Feb 9, 2026
Alyssa Farah Griffin Is Ready To Meet Her Baby Boy
“Commentator cited for perspective on Bad Bunny as representation of American cultural export”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 9, 2026
How to Find Love in 2026
“Host and behavioral scientist discussing romantic love, personal 34-year marriage, and upcoming book on life meaning”
The Daily Stoic · Feb 7, 2026
The Philosopher Who Didn’t Care What Anyone Thought
“Harvard professor and philosopher; discussed Cynicism and its misunderstanding in contemporary culture”
The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose · Feb 6, 2026
Unhinged Habits: Transform Your Life by Doing Less with Jonathan Goodman
“Referenced for terminology 'dear friends' in context of friendship categorization and relationship types”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 2, 2026
4 Ways to Be Less Lonely
“Host and happiness teacher at Harvard University discussing loneliness epidemic and connection strategies”
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
1KHO 694: The Anxiety Reset | Levi Lusko, Don't Worry, Warrior!
“Author of forthcoming book on right-brain vs. left-brain balance and emotional health”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 26, 2026
Ep 1294 | Anti-ICE Influencers Explained: How Women Get Radicalized
“Researcher cited for data showing white liberal women under 30 have 60% mental illness diagnosis rate”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 26, 2026
6 Financial Rules for Greater Happiness with Dave Ramsey
“Host of Office Hours; economist and happiness researcher interviewing Ramsey on money-happiness intersection”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 24, 2026
The Anxiety Journal: A Neuroscience-Based Way to Calm Your Mind
“Host and primary speaker presenting the anxiety journal technique and neuroscience-based anxiety management methodology”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 22, 2026
Why You Wake Up Anxious, And How to Fix It
“Host and primary speaker; shares personal experiences with insomnia, high negative affect, and his 4:30 AM morning protocol”
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby · Jan 21, 2026
A messy conversation about divorce
“Expert referenced for research on cohabitation before marriage correlating with higher divorce likelihood”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 19, 2026
How to Set the Right Goals in Life
“Host and primary speaker; Harvard professor and author discussing science of happiness, goal-setting, and meaning in life”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 15, 2026
How to Control Your Emotions (According to Neuroscience)
“Episode host and primary speaker discussing neuroscience-based emotional management techniques and personal applications”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 12, 2026
How to Stop Caring What Others Think
“Host and primary speaker; Harvard professor sharing personal experiences and neuroscience research on social anxiety”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 5, 2026
The 8 Life Lessons that Hoda Kotb Follows
“Host of Office Hours podcast and advisor to Joy 101; interviewer exploring Hoda's life lessons and philosophy”
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · Dec 30, 2025
253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025
“Episode 181 guest who articulated meaning in life has three components: coherence, purpose, and significance”
The Dr. John Delony Show · Dec 26, 2025
Two People in Our Friend Group Had an Affair
“Researcher cited for work on emotional baseline and relationship intensity cycles”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 22, 2025
My 4-Step Method for Making the Holidays Better
“Host and behavioral scientist sharing personal holiday management protocol and research-backed strategies for emotional wellbeing”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 22, 2025
Best of 2025 (Part One): Conversations That Shaped Us
“Harvard happiness expert addressing meaning crisis in Gen Z and purpose-finding frameworks”
The Peter Attia Drive · Dec 22, 2025
#377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks
“Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author on happiness; primary guest discussing science of well-being”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 15, 2025
3 Ways to Want Less and Be Happier
“Host and behavioral scientist discussing neuroscience of happiness, satisfaction, and practical life philosophy.”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 8, 2025
The 3 Macronutrients of Happiness, and How to Measure Yours
“Host and happiness researcher; shares personal journey of raising happiness 60% through deliberate habit application despite genetic predisposition”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 1, 2025
The Truth About Creativity, Aging, and Discipline: From the World’s Best-Selling Author (James Patterson)
“Host, behavioral scientist, Harvard professor, and author interviewing Patterson about creativity and happiness”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 24, 2025
5 Steps Toward a More Grateful Life
“Host and behavioral scientist; shares personal experiences with ingratitude and demonstrates gratitude protocols”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 17, 2025
My 9-Step Evening Protocol for More Happiness and Better Sleep
“Host and author; teaches happiness science at Harvard Business School and writes for The Atlantic”