Bob Waldinger

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Harvard researcher and psychiatrist best known for directing the Harvard Study of Adult Development, a longitudinal study spanning 20+ years examining factors that contribute to happiness and well-being. He has published research on relationships and couples' connection, and co-authored the book "The Good Life" based on his findings. Podcasts feature him as an expert on happiness, community, and relationship research.

Appears On

10% Happier with Dan Harris Passion Struck with John R. Miles Modern Wisdom Office Hours with Arthur Brooks Science Vs

Episode Appearances

10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 16, 2026

The Science of Emotion Regulation: Strategies for When You're Anxious, Angry, or Comparing Yourself To Other | Marc Brackett, Ph.D

“Harvard researcher leading the Good Life Study on relationships and longevity; cited for research on relationship quality predicting health outcomes”

Emotion Regulation Strategies and FrameworksCognitive Reframing and Distance Self-TalkPermission to Feel and Meta-Emotions

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Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 12, 2026

Become the CEO of Your Health Through Resilience | Dr. Tara Narula — EP 740

“Harvard Adult Study researcher on importance of relationships for health outcomes”

Resilience as a learnable skill for health outcomesMind-body connection and stress physiologyPatient advocacy and becoming CEO of your health

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Modern Wisdom · Feb 21, 2026

#1062 - Dave Evans - It’s time to rethink your entire life plan

“Harvard researcher leading longitudinal study on community and happiness; met with Evans and Burnett”

Life Design Lab methodology and design thinking applied to personal lifeMeaning-making frameworks beyond impact (wonder, flow, coherence, community)Navigation vs. wayfinding in life direction and career transitions

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 2, 2026

4 Ways to Be Less Lonely

“Researcher with paper in Journal of Family Psychology on couples attempting to know each other improving outcomes”

Loneliness epidemic and self-perpetuating cyclesNeuroscience of being understood versus misunderstoodOpposite signal strategy for breaking negative behavioral patterns

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Science Vs · Jan 22, 2026

The Secret to Happiness?

“Director of Harvard Study of Adult Development for 20+ years; psychiatrist and co-author of 'The Good Life' book on happiness research findings”

Relationship Quality and LongevityStress Physiology and Social ConnectionChildhood Adversity and Resilience

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