{"podcast":{"title":"Behavioral Grooves Podcast","slug":"behavioral-grooves-podcast-226831","podcast_index_feed_id":226831,"rss_url":"https://behavioralgrooves.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://behavioralgrooves.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2137480/Behavioral_Grooves_-_Podcast_Final_Sq62qdx.png","author":"Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan","episode_count":500,"summary":"Stories, science and secrets from the world’s brightest thought-leaders. Behavioral Grooves is the podcast that satisfies your curiosity of why we do what we do. Explanations of human behavior that will improve your relationships, your wellbeing, and your organization by helping you find your groove.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T12:21:04.977698+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-grooves-podcast-226831"},"episode":{"title":"Throwback Thursday: The #1 Way to Live a Happy Life | Shige Oishi","slug":"throwback-thursday-the-1-way-to-live-a-happy-life-shige-oishi","published_at":"2026-05-21T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-grooves-podcast-226831/throwback-thursday-the-1-way-to-live-a-happy-life-shige-oishi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-grooves-podcast-226831","url":"https://behavioralgrooves.podbean.com/e/throwback-thursday-the-1-way-to-live-a-happy-life-shige-oishi/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qf4r8r87p9556z7e/BG_Shige_EDited.mp3","summary":"In this throwback episode, we're determined to be happy. Psychologist Shige Oishi joined us to explore the three dimensions of a fulfilling life: happiness, meaning, and psychological richness. He shared insights from decades of research into subjective well-being and revealed how personality traits, life experiences, and cultural contexts shape what we consider a “good life.” From challenging the “happiness trap” to embracing life’s rich diversity, this conversation is a roadmap for deeper self-reflection and greater fulfillment. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Shige Oishi [10:28] The Happiness Trap [18:38] Eudaimonic and Hedonic Approaches to Happiness [27:30] The Correlation Between Psychological Richness and Personality [35:00] Gratitude and Social Connection [44:10] What Makes a Happy Society? [48:00] Desert Island Music [1:05:25] Grooving Session: How to Pursue a Fulfilling Life ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links About Shige Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro Oishi Happiness is Everything, or Is It? Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Musical Links Charlie Parker - Honeysuckle Rose Clifford Brown & Max Roach - Joy Spring","meta_description":"In this throwback episode, we're determined to be happy. Psychologist Shige Oishi joined us to explore the three dimensions of a fulfilling life: happines…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4890,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behavioral-grooves-podcast-226831/episodes/throwback-thursday-the-1-way-to-live-a-happy-life-shige-oishi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-grooves-podcast-226831/throwback-thursday-the-1-way-to-live-a-happy-life-shige-oishi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}