Esther Brooks

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

Episode Appearances

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast · Mar 31, 2026

Harvard Professor: 4 Secrets to a Happy Marriage (Backed by Neuroscience)

“Arthur's wife of 34 years; Spanish; encouraged Arthur to pursue happiness research; has moved 20 times during marriage”

Neuroscience of bonding: oxytocin, vasopressin, and eye contact in relationshipsFour secrets to marriage happiness: eye contact, physical touch, fun prioritization, shared prayerTechnology addiction and dopamine pathways: doom loops in social media and internet use

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 2, 2026

How to find your faith

“Arthur's wife; chose not to become happiness specialist due to naturally high baseline happiness”

Neuroscience of spiritual experience and brain activation patternsReligious practice as mental health intervention for depression and anxietyTheodicy and cognitive dissonance in faith development across lifespan

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 23, 2026

The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure

“Arthur's wife from Barcelona; exemplifies healthy leisure practices and models deep conversation in relationships”

Leisure as foundational skill and cultural indicatorPleasure vs. enjoyment neuroscience and prefrontal cortex engagementAcedia (spiritual and mental sloth) in modern life

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 9, 2026

How to Find Love in 2026

“Arthur's wife of 34 years; Spanish-born musician and philosophy/theology graduate who will co-host discussion on couples”

Neurobiology of romantic love and pair bondingFour-stage neurochemical cascade of falling in loveMarriage and cohabitation decline statistics

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 19, 2026

How to Set the Right Goals in Life

“Arthur Brooks' wife who helped him recognize need to pursue goals beyond classical French horn performance”

Goal-setting frameworks and proxy goalsIntrinsic vs. extrinsic motivationPurpose and meaning in life

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 22, 2025

My 4-Step Method for Making the Holidays Better

“Arthur Brooks' wife, described as spiritual guide with positive Christmas attitude despite not celebrating holidays in childhood Spain”

Holiday Depression and Seasonal Affective DisorderEpisodic vs. Semantic Memory in NeuroscienceFading Affect Bias and Memory Distortion

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 24, 2025

5 Steps Toward a More Grateful Life

“Arthur Brooks' wife of 34 years; referenced as example of gratitude practice in romantic relationships”

Negativity Bias and Evolutionary PsychologyGratitude List ExercisesGratitude Letters and Written Appreciation

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 17, 2025

My 9-Step Evening Protocol for More Happiness and Better Sleep

“Arthur's spouse of 3.5 decades; follows modified morning/evening protocols with different sleep needs and exercise timing”

Sleep architecture and circadian rhythm optimizationBlood glucose management and meal timingCaffeine metabolism and timing strategies

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