Arthur C. Brooks

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Appears On

Unashamed with the Robertson Family The Jamie Kern Lima Show Pivot Podcast Conversations with Tyler The Liz Moody Podcast The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast Call Her Daddy

Episode Appearances

Unashamed with the Robertson Family · May 12, 2026

Ep 1331 | Mia Graduates College — Then Jase Pulls a Stunt Nobody Expected

“Author of 'The Meaning of Your Life' discussing faith as source of meaning for next generation”

College graduation and life direction for young adultsMulti-generational family mentorship and spiritual formationActs 17 biblical teaching and apologetics for high school students

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The Jamie Kern Lima Show · Apr 21, 2026

Harvard’s #1 Professor on the Secret to Happiness & Meaning in Your Life! Part 3 with Arthur Brooks

“Guest discussing meaning, happiness, faith, and purpose; author of 'The Meaning of Your Life'”

Finding meaning and purpose in lifeFaith and spirituality in secular contextsMarriage and long-term commitment as practice

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The Jamie Kern Lima Show · Apr 14, 2026

Discover Your Life’s Purpose with Arthur Brooks (Pt 2): Finding Meaning in an Age of Emptiness

“Guest discussing his book 'The Meaning of Your Life' and behavioral science research on happiness, meaning, and transcendence”

Presence and mindfulness in daily lifeMeaning and purpose discovery frameworksSuffering acceptance versus pain elimination philosophy

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Pivot Podcast · Apr 10, 2026

Craig Melvin co-host of Today Show reveals the true cost of success, sacrifice, why he's ok being a bad friend, fatherhood, addiction, Savannah Guthrie's return and how looking at a glass half full vs half empty reflects a person's character.

“Author Craig is reading; writes about happiness and consequences of overprotected children”

Parental Reconciliation and Addiction RecoveryWork-Life Balance and Professional SacrificeFatherhood and Parenting Philosophy

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The Jamie Kern Lima Show · Apr 2, 2026

The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur Brooks: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness

“Guest discussing his new book 'The Meaning of Your Life' and research on happiness, meaning, and depression”

Meaning Crisis in Modern LifeTechnology Addiction and Brain Hemispheric ImbalanceLeft Brain vs Right Brain Function

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Conversations with Tyler · Apr 1, 2026

Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness

“Former AEI president and economist discussing happiness science, career reinvention, and meaning in life.”

Happiness Science and Well-Being MeasurementGenetic vs. Environmental Determinants of HappinessHabit Formation and Behavioral Change

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The Liz Moody Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

The Surprising Reason You're Not Actually Behind In Life

“Harvard happiness researcher quoted on 'humans meant for progress not arrival' and three components of happiness framework”

Arrival Fallacy and Hedonic AdaptationUpward Social Comparison and Status AnxietyPsychological Richness and Life Satisfaction

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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

1KHO 692: Get Your Hopes Up | Danielle Kartes, You Were Always There

“Author discussed for his work on fixing marriages by quitting the grievance pot mentality”

Marriage restoration and rebuilding after near-divorceFaith-based resilience and spiritual provisioning during financial hardshipSelf-publishing and independent book distribution strategies

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Call Her Daddy · Dec 21, 2025

How To Stop People Pleasing

“Cited for Atlantic article 'How to Take and Give Criticism Well' discussing cognitive reframing of feedback”

People-pleasing behavior and chronic approval-seekingDepersonalizing criticism and feedbackConstructive vs. deconstructive criticism

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