Dr. Laurie Santos
Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
Psychologist and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, where she interviews leading researchers on topics including relationships, meaning, creativity, and well-being. She created a viral well-being course at Yale and collaborates with designers and researchers on studies about meaningful living. Her work focuses on applying scientific research to help people improve their happiness and life satisfaction.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Mar 19, 2026
Practical Tips For Practicing Gratitude That Could Change Your Life
“Expert guest discussing gratitude science, teaches popular 'Psychology and the Good Life' course”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Feb 9, 2026
How to Feel Truly Loved (with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky and Dr. Harry Reis)
“Host of The Happiness Lab podcast; psychologist interviewing the relationship experts”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Feb 2, 2026
How to Design a More Meaningful Life (with Dave Evans and Bill Burnett)
“Host of The Happiness Lab podcast; created viral well-being class at Yale; collaborates with Evans and Burnett on meaning research”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Jan 26, 2026
The Surprising Science of Creativity (with Dr. George Newman)
“Host of The Happiness Lab podcast; conducts interview with Dr. Newman about creativity research”
How to Be a Better Human · Dec 5, 2025
Pods Fight Poverty: Why Giving Money to Others Makes us Happier | from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
“Host of The Happiness Lab; behavioral scientist whose research on giving and happiness underpins the episode's framework”
What's Your Problem? · Dec 2, 2025
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
“Host of The Happiness Lab; shared personal story of how brief mentorship note to 6-year-old Avery Miller shaped her career as aerospace engineer”