{"podcast":{"title":"Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast","slug":"nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471","podcast_index_feed_id":6727471,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17595602/Julie_Cover_Art_p74zba.jpg","author":"Julie Fischer","episode_count":66,"summary":"Welcome to Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, where we explore what it means to thrive and flourish in this complex world we are living in.. Join Julie Fischer, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Coach and Well-Being Advocate for meaningful and lively conversations with experts, thought leaders, authors, business leaders and more. We dive into the “un-well-being crisis” we are experiencing as a collective, and share tools and strategies that foster increased mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and financial well-being. Ready to connect with a community of people who strive to thrive? Tune in every other week for inspiration, insight and maybe what feels like a nudge from a friend to keep moving, keep uncovering and keep transforming yourself, your life and your sense of well-being.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:17:48.709095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471"},"episode":{"title":"The Science of Happiness: Why It Matters More Than Ever","slug":"the-science-of-happiness-why-it-matters-more-than-ever","published_at":"2025-10-21T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471/the-science-of-happiness-why-it-matters-more-than-ever","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471","url":"https://ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-science-of-happiness-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/833iu57bfzunhd6t/Julie_Solo_10182025_mixdown6wh3l.mp3","summary":"Is pursuing happiness frivolous when there's so much suffering in the world? Science says it's exactly what we need most. In these complex and divisive times, we need all of our resources available to be the agents of change for creative solutions, people who see possibilities (not just pitfalls) and can hold multiple perspectives to build bridges, instead of walls. Here are a few highlights that we cover in today’s conversation. Why 40% of your happiness is within your control (and how to use it) The two types of happiness and which one creates lasting wellbeing How positive emotions literally broaden your thinking and problem-solving abilities Why happy people are more effective at creating change and building connections The contagion effect: your happiness spreads up to three degrees of separation Evidence-based practices: gratitude, kindness, connection, movement, and meaning Choosing happiness isn't selfish—it's strategic. It gives you the emotional and cognitive resources to show up fully and create sustainable change. Your happiness matters, not just for you, but for everyone around you. This episode is for everyone who is seeking a little more happiness in this season. Here is the link for our October 29th Workshop Cultivating Optimism, Shifting Mindset and Building Resilience in Complex Times. ALL ARE WELCOME Thank you for listening. We are so happy you found us. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast so our new episodes are automatically delivered to your favorite podcast feed, and please share it with friends! Reviews and ratings matter <3 We would be so grateful if you left a 5 star rating and a few words about what you liked (or loved) about this episode. Want more tools and strategies for thriving and flourishing…","meta_description":"Is pursuing happiness frivolous when there's so much suffering in the world? Science says it's exactly what we need most. In these complex and divisive ti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1493,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471/episodes/the-science-of-happiness-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471/the-science-of-happiness-why-it-matters-more-than-ever.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}