# How to Create Lasting Happiness (Not Just Temporary Highs) with Abigail Ferrell

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Podcast: [Twenty Something with Olivia Burnett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/twenty-something-with-olivia-burnett-7567845)
Published: 2026-02-03T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/twenty-something-olivia/2516141
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In your 20s, happiness can feel fleeting, like something you’re constantly chasing but never quite holding onto. We get caught in a trap that it will come once we have the right job, relationship, routine, or sense of stability… but what if that’s not how happiness works at all? In this episode, I sit down with Abigail Ferrell, author of Happier Us, to unpack what truly creates lasting happiness and how to build it intentionally. We talk about the biggest misconceptions people have about happiness, why so many of us feel stuck or numb, and what science and faith surprisingly agree on when it comes to joy. Abigail shares practical, step-by-step tools for rewiring your brain for joy, including how your thoughts, words, and daily habits shape your emotional life more than you realize. We explore affirmations, gratitude, the role of community, and how to choose happiness without ignoring hard emotions or real struggles. This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply grounding — especially if you’re in a season where life looks fine on the outside, but something feels off on the inside. If you’ve ever wondered why happiness feels harder than it should… this episode is for you.

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